A Card Making Method That Will Save You Time

Looking for a card making method that will save you time and give you a stack of gorgeous cards?  Look no farther! Let’s talk batch processing this paper craft.  You can easily make up all kinds of these cards, then just add different greetings so you are ready for whatever type of card you need.

Today's paper craft teaches you how a card making method that saves time.

In today’s video, I also share tons of stamping tips:  things like heat embossing, masking, fussy cutting, and more…

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5 Awesome Handmade Cards You Can Make Incredibly Fast

Here are 5 awesome handmade cards you can make incredible fast with some lovely scrapbook or designer series paper. 

 

5 awesome handmade cards you can make in minutes AND with designer paper you can earn for free.

Today is all about quick and easy cards and using up paper you have laying around!  Let your Designer Series Paper do the work and just add a greeting.  I also have many card making tips to share in today’s video.  You’ll be making your own awesome handmade cards in no time!

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DIY Notecard Happy Mail You Can Make in 3 Ways

DIY notecard happy mail you can make in 3 ways? Yep! Use my SIP (stamps, ink & paper) method to complete super cute greeting cards & note cards.

Today is all about quick and easy and using the SIP method to card making.  Sometimes we feel so overwhelmed that we need so many products and “things” to make cards.  That is not true.  Focus on a SIP – stamps, ink & paper.  Those are the basics and you can make some great DIY notecard happy mail this way!

DIY notecard happy mail that is super easy to make.

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The Cutest Greeting Cards You Can Make With Lots of Heart

See the cutest greeting cards you can make with Lots of Heart! These all occasion cards are super easy to make. These would make a great gift set too.

I like to make greetings cards for family and friends throughout the year using “heart” stamps.  Don’t limit yourself to Valentines Day when you want to spread a little love with a handmade card.  Today I am featuring the Stampin’ Up! LOTS OF HEART stamp set.  It also has some great coordinating dies.

The cards I have to share are not Valentines Day cards, but are the cutest greeting cards to make, send and give year round.

The cutest greeting cards made with the Stampin' Up! Lots of heart stamp set.

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Adorable Handmade Baby Cards to Make That Are Super Easy

Need adorable handmade baby cards to make that are super easy? These design ideas are perfect for baby boy or baby girl cards.

I’m also sharing great tips to teach you how easy it is to color with the Stampin’ Blends.  I don’t make baby cards too often, but lately I have been needing them. The ‘Baby Pull Toys’  stamp set is perfect because you make these cards so fast and have a stash ready to go! 

I hope you enjoy these adorable baby cards!

adorable handmade baby cards to make in minutes

The stamp set  ‘BABY PULL TOYS’ is found in the January-June 2021 Mini Catalog.  Check out the OH SO OMBRE DESIGNER SERIES PAPER that is a FREE offering during Sale-a-bration.  It makes these baby cards extra adorable!

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Don’t Miss Out – Creativate Winter Stamping Retreat

Only a couple more days to register for the Creativate Winter Online Stamping Retreat.  Even if you can’t join us on that day, you can still register.  You will be able to download all the tutorials and watch the videos when the time is right for you!

You will have the opportunity to learn fun stamping ideas for 5 of Stampin’ Up!’s top demonstrators.  We will have 10 different stamping presentations (maybe even more) that will include everything from simply stamping to over the top projects.  All projects are also designed so that you will be able to make them with products that you already have on hand!

Registration Closes January 13th

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The Best Fun Fold Card You Can Make with the Fine Art Floral + Class Sneak Peek

Are you ready to see the best fun fold card you can make with the ‘Fine Art Floral’ + a class sneak peek? I think the ‘Fine Art Floral’ is one of the most gorgeous suites of products that Stampin’ Up! has ever offered, so I knew it had to be my first online class of the new mini catalog!

The coordination and beauty of the stamps, dies and Designer Series Paper will truly make you feel like an artist.  And I make it easy for you to create with my online classes.  You will get step-by-step tutorials for 12 unique cards along with a video filled with tips!

The best fun fold card fun I've had so far with the NEW Stampin' Up! Fine Art Floral.

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The Best Craft Punch for Making Simple Cards + Blog Hop

Hello friends! I’m so excited to share today’s cards. I’ve got the best craft punch for making simple cards! Mix it with beautiful designer paper or your favorite scrapbook paper for a variety of looks. I’m sharing bonus card ideas too!

So, What IS the best craft punch? The Tailored Tag Punch by Stampin’ Up! Ok, so that is just one of my favorite punches but for these simple cards it’s perfect.

The ‘Peony Garden Designer Series Paper’ (DSP) is the paper I chose. You can see how easy it would be to mix and match papers. I’d love to hear your thoughts– do you think this is the best craft punch for these simple cards? Would you use some other paper punch?

Let me show you the best craft punch for making simple cards and simple card backgrounds.

Designer Series Paper Blog Hop

Today it is also my monthly blog hop with my international stamping friends.  We are all featuring fun projects using the Peony Garden Designer Series Paper.  After you watch my video, “hop around the world” and check out all the other projects.  

Then, come back here if you’d like to place a Stampin’ Up! order!  

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Join 5 Top Stampin’ Up! Demonstrators For an Online Stamping Retreat

It’s time to register for the quarterly Creativate Online Stamping Retreat.  We are super excited to open up registration for the Winter Retreat!  These retreats are fabulous and so much fun for all levels of stampers.  We share so many stamping ideas, complete with tutorials, that you will be stamping for months (or until the … Read more

Did you know Happy Thoughts Make All Occasion Greeting Cards a Breeze?

Happy Thoughts Stampin’ Up! greeting set makes all occasion cards super easy to make! Sometimes as card makers we need to push the EASY button and be able to make a stack of cards quickly. Do you ever feel that way? I love to craft and create but life gets busy!

Today I have the perfect all occasion greeting cards to share with you. You make these so quickly.    There are coordinating products that make card making super simple. But the star of the show is the HAPPY THOUGHTS Stampin’ Up! stamp set.  It has the perfect “inside” and “outside” words for all your cards. It’s truly a set every stamper needs and will use ALL the time.

Want to know another reason I’m excited to show you these card designs…..I DESIGNED THIS STAMP SET!  Make sure to watch the video to learn all about it!

Happy Thoughts Stampin' Up! set perfect for making simple handmade cards.

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Simple DIY Cards That Are Adorable AND Quick to Make

Simple DIY Cards with Step by Step Video Tutorial Not only is this a simple DIY card but it’s monochromatic (aside from the greeting) so grab your favorite color ink and you can hand stamp a stack of cards in minutes. These would be great easy cards to make for craft fairs and gift giving! … Read more

The Quite Curvy Card That Will Kick Winter Blues Out of the Way

Boy do I have a lot to share with you today!  I am featuring a quite curvy card that will kick winter blues out of the way! I’m loving the beautiful cards I can make using the Stampin’ Up! Quite Curvy Bundle.  I also have a ton of tips for using Stampin’ Blends to color both your images and your ribbon.

You won’t see this bundle in the catalog yet as it is an early release for the upcoming January Mini Catalog.  But, you can purchase it NOW, along with a couple LIMITED RELEASE coordinating products.

Quite curvy card is so cheerful with yellow flowers and cardstock layer.

The dies in this bundle are truly unique and will work well with many other stamp sets too. 

There are so many different ways to use these dies, so make sure to check out my tutorial that I have available for FREE when you purchase this bundle from me – keep reading through this post for all the details.

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