A Simple One Layer Card You Can Make That is Proven to Turn Out Beautiful

Simple One Layer Card You Can Make Beautifully

I love taking a simple one layer card and adding dimension and fun with ink. These handmade cards turn out beautiful every time.

You don’t always need to layer and layer your cardstock to make your cards. Have you tried a ONE LAYER card? I promise you this is a creative card idea that you’ll be hooked on!

For this simple one layers card I used a masking technique with different a circle die cut.

Keep it simple with these one layer cards, yet add some dimension with ink by using your Blending Brushes. It’s so easy and the results are great.

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Needing Handmade Cards for Men? This New Design is Popular

Needing Handmade Cards for Men? This New Design is Popular!

I am always asked to create handmade cards for men so today I will show you how to make masculine cards + I’ve got tips on layering die cuts.

The new ‘Beauty of Friendship’ bundle is full of different tree ‘leaves’ that are so easy to cut from the Designer Series Paper. You’ll be making masculine cards year round with this set.

Handmade cards for men made with the 'Beauty of Friendship' stamp set by Stampin' Up!

Stampin’ Up! is all about product coordination and they did not disappoint with the Beauty of Friendship dies and Designer Series Paper. Perfect for masculine cards don’t ya think?!

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How Paper Cards Are My Go-To for Quick and Easy Card Making

These Paper Cards Are My Go-To for Quick and Easy Card Making

Using a piece of scrapbook paper is a great way to make paper cards in minutes. It’s a craft idea that makes a great gift too. It. all starts with a 12 X 12 piece of DSP.

Sometimes it’s so hard to cut up that pretty paper, but why keep it? Use it to make some beautiful cards to send to people to brighten their day.

For these paper cards I used designer paper that is double sided and used one side as the frame and the other as the focal point.

The highlight of these paper cards is the designer paper. Stampin’ Up! has some of the prettiest papers on the market. We are using the ‘Hand-Panned’ DSP with a fun frame card layout. What I love about this card design is you get to show both sides of the coordinating paper!

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2 Step Stamping: The Time Saving Way to Make Beautiful Greeting Cards

2 Step Stamping: The Time Saving Way to Make Beautiful Greeting Cards

Have you ever tried 2 step stamping? It’s a time saving way to make pretty cards and scrapbook pages. These even have the wonderful look of being watercolored but shhhhh….the secret is ours! What are 2-step stamps? That is a question I am often asked. So, today we are going to make a card where … Read more

How to Make Easy Cards in Minutes and Show Off New In-Colors

How to Make Easy Cards in Minutes and Show Off New In-Colors

You’re going to want to make easy cards in the rainbow of new in-colors. I love ideas for cards that are easy to duplicate!

Make easy cards with the new Stampin' Up! In-colors and the Stamparatus.

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Sweet as a Peach Card Making Tutorial Fun: A Time Limited Offer

Online Card Class: Instructions to Make 12 Greeting Cards

I am so excited to share with you my first card making tutorial of the new Stampin’ Up! Catalog. This tutorial features 12 cards made using the Sweet as a Peach Bundle and coordinating Designer Series Paper. You are absolutely going to love making these fun summery cards. You can get this PDF tutorial for … Read more

Make Simple Cards in Minutes

Make Simple Cards in Minutes

I love to make simple cards that I can hand stamp quickly. These are perfect cards for all occasions and are easy cards to make for men (or anyone else in your life). I am using the BEAUTY OF FRIENDSHIP stamp set from Stampin’ Up! This stamp set is perfect to make simple cards with … Read more

Stamped Greeting Cards You Can Make from Simple to Wow

Stamped Greeting Cards You Can Make from Simple to Wow

Let’s make stamped greeting cards you can make from simple to wow! These are homemade cards that will be adored and are perfect for any occasion.

In my video I will make 2 different cards–one that is a SIP card (only uses stamps, ink & paper) plus another that “steps” it up by using the dies.

These are stamped greeting cards you can make by hand with Hydrangea Haven.

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2 Simple Ideas for Cards to Make That Are Trendy and Beautiful

Today I have 2 simple ideas for cards that you can make quickly using the SIP method of card making. STAMPS, INK and PAPER-that’s all you need! These cards are trendy and beautiful.

We are using the To a Wild Rose stamp set that is very versatile and the ideas are endless. After my featured projects & video for today, I share several other simple ideas for cards from a blog post a couple years ago. Make sure to check that post out for lots of ideas with this stamp set & coordinating dies.

These are simple ideas for cards using the Stampin' Up! To a Wild Rose stamp set.

This Stamp Set is Retiring May 3, 2021

I was super sad to see this stamp set on the retiring list. It is only available through May 3, so if you love it and want it, make sure to order soon.

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Easy Card to Stamp and Complete in 5 Minutes

A Jaw-Dropping Easy Card to Stamp and Complete in 5 Minutes

This is a quick and easy card that you can stamp and complete in 5 minutes or less. Everyone needs a happy card in their mailbox and this is the one to make! Switch out the words for different ones in the stamp set to cover all sorts of reasons to send some happy mail. … Read more

Classic Handmade Cards You Can Make Quickly + They Are Great Gifts Too

Check out these classic handmade cards you can make quickly + they are great gifts too! I’ll show you how to package them up super cute!

We are keeping it simple, but with a great pop of color. And I have 2 great little stamping hacks for you–how to color your ribbon and how to fix a stamp pad that is too juicy.

Classic handmade cards are easy to make with a monochromatic theme.

You can quickly make up a set of these notecards to use yourself, to package up as a gift.

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A Delightful Fun Fold Card That’s Actually Simple to Make

A Delightful Fun Fold Card That's Actually Simple to Make

Ready to see a delightful fun fold card that’s actually simple to make? I’ve got a butterfly creative fold you won’t want to miss.  This is the perfect easy fun fold card that you can make with any stamps, papers & inks.  

Make sure to watch the whole video because at the end I share several other cards made just like this with different stamps and papers to give you more ideas.

Make this delightful fun fold card with Butterfly Brilliance

Please note–this video was filmed prior to today and since then, the Butterfly Bijou has SOLD OUT. This fun fold card design however, will work with any stamps and any papers–just use your favorites!

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