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Double Point Fun Fold Card | Don’t Miss This Idea For Card Making!

December 12, 2022April 22, 2022 by Jackie

The double point fold card takes triangle pieces to create an interesting card front & adds the space of a ‘traditional’ card with plenty of room to write. It’s a lot easier to make than you might think!

When I first saw a card like this it looked hard and complicated. Actually, one that I saw was–so I made it easier. This double point fold card truly is easy and it’s fun to add the extra dimension to your card making.

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Make sure to check out my card; I hope it inspires you to make one yourself. Don’t forget- send it through the mail to someone-we all love getting happy mail!

Double Time Stamping Your Way To Making A Pretty Greeting Card

April 22, 2023April 15, 2022 by Jackie

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I can’t wait to teach you this fun greeting card; it uses the double time stamping technique, has an offset card layout, and has a great embossing folder. So much happening!

In addition to the double time stamping I’m using the masking technique, coloring with Stampin’ Blends, and showing you a different way to use Linen Thread. It’s a nice easy card!

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Don’t let everything going on with this card scare you, it is actually very easy to make so check it out. You will love giving the Double Time Stamping a try!

Mask, Blend, Splatter Technique: How To Make Super Fun Greeting Cards

April 22, 2023April 12, 2022 by Jackie

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I can’t wait to teach you the mask, blend, splatter technique! It’s fun to use on handmade greeting cards and scrapbook pages too! This is really 3 different techniques, all rolled into one to make this fabulous card!

This is a bit messy for me, but it’s quite fun and easy. You might just get your fingers a little inky! But I have had so much fun trying different stamps to do the mask, blend, splatter with! I have 4 different versions to show you!

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W Fold Card: Want To Learn How To Make This Easy Fun Fold Card?

April 27, 2022April 8, 2022 by Jackie

Wow! It’s so much fun to make a ‘W’ Fold Card! I can’t wait to teach you how to DIY this card; all the instructions & video tutorial are provided.

Wait until you see the design ideas I have for this fun fold!

You can design your card to open on the side or the top, either is perfect for the W Fold card. It’s pretty simple to make, just lots of pieces!

You’ll find all the measurements below.

W-Fold-Card-design-with-pink-purple-flowers-and-bright-colors — Use whatever stamps, ink, or papers you have on hand to make this W Fold Card.

Want to see more W Card Fold versions? Check out the video and then make one yourself!

Tulip Fields Stampin’ Up! | How To Use This Bundle To Make Lovely Spring Cards

March 29, 2022 by Jackie

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Need card ideas that use the ‘Tulip Fields’ Stampin’ Up! Bundle? I’m sharing tips for stamping the tulips, coloring the windmill and of course, some card design ideas that are perfect for your spring cards!

I will be honest, this stamp set was a bit intimidating at first, but I will show you how easy these tulip fields are to stamp with my little tricks. In today’s video I also share how to make the sky on these cards using blending brushes–another easy peasy trick for you.

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Some have asked if I designed this stamp set. No, but I certainly could have. This Tulip Fields stamp set is “so me!” I have loved creating with it and I hope you like all the ideas I have to share with you today.

Handmade Card Ideas To Make In 10 Minutes? Yes, Make 2 Of Them!

April 21, 2023March 25, 2022 by Jackie

Time is short and you want to make a card? Try these handmade card ideas that let you cut 2 card fronts at once. And all in 10 minutes! You will love this simple card layout and you’ll be able to use it over and over. These handmade card ideas work perfectly with any stamps, … Read more

Waves Of Inspiration: The Awesome Bundle That Inspired 3 Simple Greeting Cards

March 1, 2022March 1, 2022 by Jackie

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Want to make 3 simple greeting cards? I’ve got Waves of Inspiration–Stampin’ Up!’s new bundle that makes card making a breeze!

Sometimes it is all about simple…other times you want to do make a card that has a little more. In today’s ‘Wave of Inspiration,’ I’ll show you how to take your cards from simple to stepped up!

Plus, we’re using the Stamparatus –learn how to use this awesome stamp positioner to add multiple colors to your stamped image!

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All you “beachy” people? You are going to love the WAVES OF INSPIRATION and all the goodies in the ‘Waves of the Ocean’ Collection.

Handmade Cards For Men: 3 Easy Cards Anyone Can Make

February 15, 2022 by Jackie

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Looking for manly cards? These handmade cards for men are easy to make and will work for birthdays, thinking of you, and more! Honestly, everyone will love the cheery sailboat cards. But, I know masculine cards are always a challenge, so today, we’ll focus on these as handmade cards for men in your life!

The Stampin’ Up! ‘Let’s Set Sail’ stamp set and the ‘New Horizons’ Designer Series Paper are the focus of today’s guy cards. This is a MUST have paper for all your crafting. The ideas are endless and I have several to show you!

Lets-Set-Sail-Handmade-Cards-for-Men — Want to make those gorgeous watercolor backgrounds you’re always seeing? The ‘New Horizons’ DSP is your solution! You’ll love it!

How To Turn Cactus Cuties Into Awesome Simple Handmade Cards

August 12, 2022February 8, 2022 by Jackie

Whether you’re a beginner at card making or just love to make simple handmade cards you will pick up some great tips in this video tutorial! The Cactus Cuties stamp set is so CUTE! And super easy to make simple cards with.

Today I want to show you how to start your simple handmade cards with a SIP – stamps, ink and paper, and then–STEP IT UP! I hope you like the projects!

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Check out the video for all the tips I give you; especially for using “multi-image” punches!

Know How To Make A Surprisingly Easy & Trouble Free Fun Fold Card?

December 12, 2022February 4, 2022 by Jackie

The Flowering Fields designer paper is beautiful! I made several trouble-free fun fold cards and I can’t wait to teach you how to make them too! With this design, you can make so many cards out of one 12″ x 12″ sheet of paper.

Keep it simple, but elegant with these cards that you can make for any occasion!

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Check out the video tutorial to see how to make these trouble-free fun fold cards. Just a few pieces to cut, some scoring, and voilà- quick and easy fancy fold cards that your friends will love!

Hats Off, Stampin’ Up! | Make Super Fun & Creative Handmade Cards

February 1, 2022 by Jackie

Hats Off Stampin’ Up! –You made a fabulous bundle and now I get to show everyone how to stamp, cut, mix & match these hats for tons of paper crafting fun! The ideas are endless to create these fun hats for everyone!

I have a ton of tips for you using hese stamps and dies in a variety of ways. Plus, there are several different card layouts that you can use with your hats to make some super creative handmade cards.

I hope you’ll tip your hat to Stampin’ Up! for this ‘Hats Off’ bundle and that you love the bundle as much as I do! I have to admit, once I started playing, I was a tad bit obsessed and could not stop!

Did You Know Color Choice Makes A Difference For Your Greeting Cards?

January 28, 2022 by Jackie

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Let me show you how the card making color choice you make reflects the emotion and how a simple change of color can change the entire vibe of a handmade card. The project I have for you today shows you how you can take one simple card layout, and just change the colors.

I use the same stamps and measurements for each of these cards and just change the ink and cardstock color. It can make a big difference as to the emotion one gets when looking at the card.

card-making-color-choice-gives-each-card-a-different-emotional-feel — Card making color choice evokes emotion–find out how!

And, why do I often white emboss my greeting on black cardstock? We talk about that in the video too!