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

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

How to Use Digital Stamps for Easy Greeting Cards | Easy Print & Cut PDF

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I’ve got a special treat for you today! Let me show you how to use digital stamps for easy greeting cards. These greetings and images come from an easy print & cut PDF. Lately I have shared a number of card ideas teaching you how to make cards using up your Designer Series Paper (DSP.) … Read more

OMG! This Elegant Card is SO Easy to Make + Online Class Opportunity

I’ve got an elegant card that’s easy to make with these simple steps. Whether you need a wedding card, anniversary, or birthday card this one’s a winner!  This card uses the Stampin’ Up! Forever Blossoms stamp set that is part of the Parisian Blossoms Online Stamping Class.  This card is not part of the class, … Read more

How to Make Simple Cards in Minutes

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Last week I shared with you a layout to help you use your Designer Series Paper as a focal point for your cards.  Today I’m going to show you how to make simple cards in minutes with another similar concept to last week. Both of these layouts are part of my tutorial collection that I … Read more

No-Brainer Greeting Cards Made the Easy Way

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I’ve got no-brainer greeting cards made the easy way. Short on time? Don’t have space to store much? Travel? Need a gift idea? You’ll HAVE to watch this! Today we are featuring another one of the Stampin’ Up! card kits.  It’s called FOR THE LOVE OF FELT and you will find it on pages 200-201 … Read more

15 Versatile Cards You Can Make in a Breeze

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I’ve got 15 versatile cards you can make in a breeze! I have always loved card kits because they have everything you need to make quick and easy cards.  They are perfect for beginners, perfect for those with little time or supplies or storage space and perfect for those of you who just want to … Read more

12 Gorgeous Cards – New Online Stamping Class

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12 Gorgeous Cards Using the Toile Tiding Suite of Products To try to stay on my regular blog posting days, you are getting the October online Class information a day early!  The October online card class is all about gorgeous Christmas Cards- 12 gorgeous cards in fact- combining all of the products in the Toile … Read more

Best Monochromatic Cards You Can Make in Minutes

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I’ve got the best monochromatic cards you can make in minutes. Today I am sharing projects using the Stampin’ Up! Modern Heart stamp set.  I have to admit, I skipped over this several times in the catalog.  Wasn’t quite sure what I would do with it.  I decided to use it to make some easy … Read more

7 Stamping Tips That Will Give You Success Every Time | How to Stamp

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Hello stamping friends!  I’ve got 7 stamping tips that will give you success every time plus, I have some adorable cards to share!  Make sure to watch the entire video today so that you don’t miss out on any of the stamping tips and tricks that will help you in all of your stamping (even … Read more

1 Big Reason to Love Simple Watercolor Cards

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There is 1 BIG reason to love simple watercolor cards – they are BEAUTIFUL! Ok, so the second top reason to love simple watercolor cards is that they are easy and anyone can make these! Last Friday I shared a card and video showing some easy watercoloring techniques.  Today, I have more easy water coloring … Read more

Watercolor Method You Can Conquer Quickly for an Easy Handmade Card

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I’ve got a watercolor method you can conquer quickly for an easy handmade card! And are you ready for a masculine card?  I make so many cards using flower stamps, that sometimes I just have to stop and think masculine.  This was a fun card to make and the video is full of a lot … Read more