Fun Techniques with Lemon Zest

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I know today is not Thursday, but I have a bit of a “throw back” post anyways and today I’m sharing some fun techniques with lemon zest stamp set and punch! As you know (or if you don’t know, make sure to read this whole blog post,) this months FREE CARD MAKING KIT is using … Read more

Stampin’ Up! Floral Phrases Throwback Thursday

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Welcome to “Throwback Thursday” where I like to bring back projects that I posted quite awhile ago and that the stamps and/or dies are still available.  Today I’m bringing back Stampin’ Up! Floral Phrases Throwback Thursday. Keep in mind that sometimes the colors, papers or embellishments might be retired, but you can still get the … Read more

Blow Your Mind Easy and Beautiful Handmade Card

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Ready for a blow your mind easy and beautiful handmade card??? Today’s card tutorial will not disappoint!! One of my favorite things is to make special cards for special people.  And that is exactly what these cards were all about.  Make sure to watch my video to see who I made these handmade cards for … Read more

Hurry! Grab the Retiring Colors Plus SIP Greeting Cards

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Hurry! Grab the retiring colors plus SIP greeting cards samples that I’m sharing today. It’s almost time to say good-bye to some gorgeous Stampin’ Up! In Colors.  These 5 retiring Stampin’ Up! colors will soon be gone, so I wanted to give you plenty of warning to pick up your favorite products.  In April they … Read more

Fun Barn Door Cards

Learn to make cards with the Barn Yard Bundle in the Occasions Catalog from Stampin' Up! Projects by Jackie Bolhuis, Klompen Stampers #jackiebolhuis #klompenstampers

Happy Thursday friends. That means it’s time for another “throw back” of a stamp set I have not used in a long time!! These are projects I made and posted quite awhile ago, but I know many of you never saw them because you are new to following me!  And, if you saw them before, … Read more

Beach Happy! Guaranteed Smiles with this Greeting Card

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Beach Happy!! Guaranteed smiles with this greeting card!!! I mean seriously, sunshine and summer–where are you??? This card was so fun to stamp and it totally put me in the mood for summer and the beach!  The stamp set is called BEACH HAPPY and you will find it in the Occasions Catalog on page 37. … Read more

Simple Embossing Technique You’ll LOVE for Easy Cards

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Today I have a simple embossing technique you’ll love for easy cards.  I don’t do a lot of “techniques” because they are messy, take a lot of supplies, and a lot of time–and that is NOT my style.  But, I think you are going to like my post today where I show how to ink … Read more

Using Die Cuts for a WOW Factor on Greeting Cards

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Today we’re using die cuts for a WOW factor on Greeting Cards. I think you’re gonna fall in love with this as I have. Butterflies and Gingham….oh my…..IS IT SPRING YET?  I had so much fun playing with all the different colors in the Gingham Gala Designer Series Paper and coming up with butterfly color … Read more

Use Scrapbook Paper to Create Greeting Cards at Electric Speed

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I have another card layout to share with you today showing you how to use scrapbook paper to create greeting cards at electric speed! Oh, and by the way…scrapbook paper…designer series paper… designer paper… it’s all the same we just call it different things sometimes. This greeting card layout works with any scrapbook papers or … Read more

Fast Elegant Stylish Christmas Card | Poinsettias

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There is still time to make Christmas cards this year, but you might want to think about making it a quick and easy Christmas card.  I have a perfect handmade Christmas card design idea for you today– Fast Elegant Stylish Christmas Card | Poinsettias! This DIY Christmas card is especially for you if you plan … Read more

Easiest Stamped Watercolored Trees | Winter Woods

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I’ve got the Easiest Stamped Watercolored Trees | Winter Woods card to share with you today! The Winter Woods is the HOTTEST selling stamp set in the Holiday Catalog.  It’s an amazing stamp set with so many possibilities as to what you can do with it!  If you have not purchased it yet–this really should … Read more

DIY: 2 Handmade Cards Made at Once + Tomorrow is the Day!

DIY: 2 handmade cards video tutorial. Learn how to make these two fabulous greeting cards. If you love handmade card designs that serve multiple uses like congratulations cards, thank you cards, thinking of you cards, Christmas cards, etc. then this is the perfect tutorial for you! #cardmaking #greetingcards #stampinupcards #jackiebolhuis #klompenstampers

Tomorrow is the day that Stampin’ Up! is releasing some brand new, super awesome, stamp sets with coordinating dies. To get you started on ideas and sneak peeks I’ve got a DIY: 2 handmade cards at once tutorial today. I am just giddy with excitement…I think you will see in my video!!!  Make sure to … Read more