ideas for card making – Klompen Stampers

Stamp Layering & Color Combos To Create Beautiful Pansies

May 23, 2023 by Jackie

Stamp Layering & Inking Techniques for Realistic Flowers

Pansies come in all different beautiful colors, and you will have so much fun stamping them using the Pansy Patch stamp set and the fun color combos I have for you. Stamp layering allows you to really play with colors and create so many different looks. No two will ever be the same. Grab any … Read more

How to Use A Hybrid Embossing Folder to Make Christmas Cards

January 23, 2023September 30, 2022 by Jackie

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If you haven’t tried a hybrid embossing folder you are going to love this new concept and all the versatility. Emboss, cut, and create beautiful cards with this simple tutorial. And, it’s the first Christmas cards that I am sharing this year. We are using the Merriest Moments stamp set and the Merriest Frames Hybrid … Read more

Want to Use Your Paper Scraps To Make a Simple Frame Card Layout?

April 20, 2023July 15, 2022 by Jackie

How cool it is to create a frame card layout using some paper scraps! Use any stamps, paper, and inks you have on hand to make this card. This is one of my favorite layouts because I can use up paper scraps.

The frame card layout works great with cardstock scraps too! I am featuring the Nature’s Prints stamp set and Sun Prints Designer Series Paper, but make sure to watch the video to see some other fun ideas with this layout.

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Grab your scraps and create a card with this frame card layout idea. What other papers, stamps, or ink pads do you have that will work with this layout?

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What Easy & Fun Card Making Background Will I Make Today?

April 22, 2023July 12, 2022 by Jackie

This is an easy and fun card making background technique that I have been so excited to teach you! I call it the ‘smooshing’ technique. It’s a little bit messy, but not much! And you probably already have the supplies you need to make these backgrounds!

We are also using the Stamparatus today to ensure that our greeting is super dark and black! This is one of my favorite uses for the Stamparatus – stamping image several times to get it to look like you want. Make sure to check out the video for all my tips!

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Are you ready to learn how to make some fun backgrounds?

Sending Smiles Is Super Easy With The SIP Card Making Method

May 14, 2023June 17, 2022 by Jackie

Sending Smiles cards and design ideas is easy! These cards can be made in minutes and I’m so glad that I got this new Stampin’ Up! stamp set! Today we are stamping with a SIP! What is a SIP? Making cards with only STAMPS, INK, and PAPER.

Don’t let the “overwhelm” take over and cause you to feel like you need tons of supplies. You can make darling cards with just a SIP. Start there–then step things up as you go!

So, let’s start with a SIP….

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Sending Smiles cards are perfect for beginner stampers, as well as anyone wanting to make quick cards! Then, easily step up your card using dies – still easy peasy and adorable!

Step Up Your Card Making With This Awesome Explosion Card

May 31, 2022 by Jackie

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If you are wanting to make an awesome explosion card, and keep it simple to make, this is the tutorial for you. The stamping is simple, but the explosion card insert makes it amazing!

It’s quite a surprise when you open this card and see the inside. This explosion card tutorial will teach you how easy it is to make. You can use any products you have; you basically create a card and then add the explosion part to the inside!

The video tutorial teaches you all that you need; you will be an explosion card expert in no time!

Masculine Card Ideas | 7 Greeting Cards Anyone Can Make Like A Pro!

May 17, 2022 by Jackie

There are some awesome masculine card ideas and designs anyone can make like a pro! Follow this step-by-step tutorial for success if you find yourself struggling to come up with masculine cards.

Coming up with masculine card ideas can truly be a struggle and I am always looking for the perfect products to make quick and easy cards. I’m excited to share these 7 ‘guy cards’ anyone can make. You don’t need many supplies and you can make these for any occasion.

We are using a package of the ‘He’s the Man’ Designer Series Paper (DSP) and a little bit of cardstock. No stamping since this DSP has great die cuts!

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!

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.

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!