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Learn How to Cut Card Stock

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Part of learning how to make handmade cards is learning how to cut your card stock. You need to know how to cut your card bases, as well as what sizes to use for the layers. I have some simple cutting tips to share with you so that you can learn how to cut card … Read more

Creativate Winter Online Stamping Retreat

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REGISTRATION FOR THE WINTER RETREAT IS NOW CLOSED. To still register LAST MINUTE, email me at: jackie@klompenstampers.com and we can still squeeze you in!

Are you ready to beat the winter blues by having a super fun day stamping, learning, laughing, and sharing with others? The place to be will be online with myself and the rest of the Creativate Team on Saturday, January 22, 2022. We have tons of fun stamping inspiration in store for you; I can hardly keep it all a secret!

We just opened registration for the Creativate Winter Online Stamping Retreat and you want to register ASAP – LIKE RIGHT NOW! The fun will begin on Monday, December 27th, and go all the way through January 22nd! That’s 4 full weeks of stamping fun!!!

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Creativate Fall Online Stamping Retreat – Registration is Closed!

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The Creativate Fall Online Stamping Retreat is a great place to learn card making ideas, techniques and have a ton of fun!

WATCH FOR INFORMATION ABOUT OUR NEXT RETREAT IN JANUARY 2022. Make sure you have subscribed to my email newsletter to get all the details and be notified when registration is open.

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I am so excited to share that we just opened registration for the Fall Creativate Online Stamping Retreat. As always, each retreat we strive to make it better and better…..and this one is no exception.

You are going to want to register right away–LIKE RIGHT NOW! The retreat fun will begin on Monday and go all the way through Oct 23rd. That’s 4 weeks of creative inspiration!

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Creativate Summer Online Stamping Retreat- Registration Now Open!

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Creativate Team Summer Retreat 2021

The best part of the summer is here! The Creativate Summer Online Stamping Retreat is a great place to learn card making ideas, techniques and have a ton of fun! Are you ready for tons of inspiration, tutorials, ideas, prizes, challenges, and more?

The Creativate Team is super excited about the upcoming Summer Online Virtual Retreat and we can not wait to share with you!

Creativate Summer Online Stamping Retreat Registration Now Open

You will learn new card making ideas from 4 of Stampin’ Up!’s top demonstrators. There will be about 10 stamping presentations (watch live or video replay), each teaching a different fun idea. Projects are designed so that you can use the stamps, inks and papers that you have–no additional investment needed.

We will be sharing via a private facebook group plus give you step-by-step easy to follow tutorials. If you don’t use Facebook-NO PROBLEM-keep reading to see how you can still participate.

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Die Cuts for Card Making That Burst Your Heart With Colorful Cheer

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Die Cuts for Card Making That Burst Your Heart With Cheer

I can’t wait to show you die cuts for card making that burst your heart with colorful cheer. Need a birthday card? Thank you card? These die cuts will blow your mind with their cuteness!

The flowers are made with the Pierced Blooms dies, which are a part of a bundle with a stamp set, but I did not use the stamp set on today’s cards–just the die cuts today. I used the ‘Happy Thoughts’ stamp set for my stamped greetings.

In this tutorial I show you die cuts for card making and how to make 5 different cards with them.

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New Reversible Stamps that Make Gorgeous Back to Back Blooms Greeting Cards

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Check out these new reversible stamps that make gorgeous greeting cards. You will fall in love with the possibilities this card technique brings.

Back to Back Blooms is a Reversible stamp set you will find in the January-June Mini Catalog. Reversible stamps are just as the name implies–you use both sides of them for stamping.

I can't wait to show you how these new reversible stamps make cards for all occasions. Stampin' Up! Back to Back Blooms

Make sure to check out the video today for lots of tips for using Reversible stamps and also a trick for getting your photopolymer (clear) stamps to stick better to your blocks.

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How to Add Texture to Your Handmade Cards

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How to add texture to your handmade cards

The more you can add texture to your handmade cards, the bigger “wow” factor it will have.  Today we are using the Tin Tile 3D Embossing folder to add amazing texture and fun to your cards. It really amps up the fun in not only card making technique but in creating those beautiful handmade cards!

These are actually cards I have a while back but I wanted to bring them back for those of you who are new to following me.  A few of the items used on the cards are now retired, but you can easily substitute other great card making supplies and embellishments.  The star of the cards–the Stampin’ Up! Country Home stamp set and the the ‘Tin File’ embossing folder is available.

How To Add Texture To Your Handmade Cards!

Add texture to your handmade cards quickly and easily. Jackie Bolhuis, Stampin' Up! Demonstrator

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Cardstock Basics + How to Cut Card Base and Layers | Card Making For Beginners Series

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Let’s talk cardstock basics + how to cut card base and layers and get all your questions answered! This is part 3 of my Card Making for Beginners series.  Knowing cardstock basics is the 3rd essential item when making cards.  We have already talked about stamps, ink…and now on to cardstock! I get asked all … Read more

Successful Simple Card Making from the Get-Go | Perfect for Beginners & Beyond

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Are you new to stamping and/or card making; struggle with knowing where to begin?  Let me show you successful simple card making from the get-go! I’ve got 5 different options that will not overwhelm you as you start to make your own handmade greeting cards. Recently Stampin’ Up! released what we call the BEGINNER BROCHURE. … Read more

How to Become a Stampin’ Up! Demonstrator & Save Money

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Let me tell you how to become a Stampin’ Up! Demonstrator & save money, have fun, and WHY Klompen Stampers is THE team you want to join! Have you ever thought about joining Stampin’ Up! and the Klompen Stampers???  Have you ever wondered if this was something you should do and the many benefits of … Read more

Save Your Day with an Easy Greeting Card Layout

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Check out this gorgeous Designer Series Paper and see how to save your day with an easy greeting card layout!  It is the perfect paper for this quick card making.  When you have such beautiful papers all you need to do is add a greeting, maybe some ribbon and you have your cards done! Easy … Read more

Nested Die Cuts on Cards That Are SO Fun to Make

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I’ve got nested die cuts on cards that are SO fun to make and I’m excited to share this greeting card design with you! Grab your favorite nesting dies and let me show you how easy this card is to make. You’ll be looking at your dies in a whole new light! I am bringing … Read more