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Beginning Card Making: The Complete Guide To Make Easy Cards

May 14, 2023October 27, 2021 by Jackie

If you are just getting started making cards, I am here to help. I want to make it easy for you to decide what to purchase, and then how to use those items make easy cards. At first, it all seems so overwhelming, but when we break it down to the basics, you will be making cards in no time.

Start small, with just a SIP – stamps, ink & paper. Make some cards, then move on from there adding more fun stamps and products. This complete guide to making easy cards will help get you started.

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Step one to beginning card making? Choose a great stamp set! I am using the Stampin’ Up! ‘Art Gallery’. It’s perfect for a beginning stamper and has many great greetings too. You want a stamp set that has a variety of greetings so you can make cards for all sorts of different occasions.

Who Else Wants Easy Ways to Use Stencils For Card Making?

April 22, 2023October 15, 2021 by Jackie

I love card making techniques that are easy. Using stencils for card making to blend a background color is so cool. Honestly, I have had these stencils for a long time and never touched them. I finally decided to play and oh my goodness, what easy wonderful backgrounds you can make!

Why have I not tried these stencils for card making before??

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It was so easy to use a Blending Brush and add some ink. You could cover the whole card layer, but I really liked the look of it partially stenciled and then fading away.

Today’s video is loaded with tips on using stencils for card making! I think you’ll want to add some stencils to your next order; they truly are a hidden gem in the catalog!

Here’s A Quick Way To Make Monochromatic Masculine Cards

October 13, 2021 by Jackie

I was able to make 2 monochromatic masculine cards with the new ‘Reflected in Nature’ stamp set. This stamp is amazing. Well, the whole stamp set is great, but the cabin image is incredible! Look at all that detail in one stamp.

It would be perfect for ANY occasion masculine card–just add the greeting of your choice. Plus, it comes with some pretty sweet greetings too!

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I kept my cards simple, to really let the beauty of the stamp shine! Pictures just do not do these justice. Make sure to check them out in the video to better see the detail.

Wonder How to Layer Die Cuts To Make Attractive Cards? Don’t Miss This!

April 21, 2023October 8, 2021 by Jackie

I wanted to make a unique sympathy card so I decided to layer die cuts to get a unique look. I love to layer die cuts on greeting cards and then ‘build’ my card.

You can cut pieces out of different colored cardstock and then layer die cuts for either a masculine or feminine card.

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In today’s video I show how to “cut down” dies that are too big, as well as how to create beautiful cards with just stamps, ink and paper. You don’t always need to use Designer Series Paper (even though I often do!)

Cute Handmade Cards: How to Put Fun Into Card Making

October 6, 2021 by Jackie

I’m going nuts about squirrels and making cute handmade cards! Let me teach you how to make 5 minute cards that work for so many occasions! Need a cute handmade birthday card? Or maybe a card of cheer and encouragement? Keep reading!

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These little guys are so adorable and so fun to stamp. Once I started playing with this stamp set, I could not stop. So I have 3 cute handmade cards to share with you today.

Can You Believe A DIY Get Well Card Is This Easy To Make? | Free Card Tutorial Offer

April 21, 2023October 1, 2021 by Jackie

You can make this DIY Get Well card with amazingly easy steps and just a few supplies. Don’t need a Get Well Soon card? Simply change the greeting to fit your occasion and you’re good to go.

Besides this cheerful Get Well card do you know what else I have for you today? The opportunity to earn a FREE CARD TUTORIAL from October 1, 2021 to October 10, 2021–the tutorial contains 12 projects. Read all the details below.

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This bundle has been one of my favorites for the fall stamping season. Especially when you pull out those awesome fall colors. Make sure to check out the card I make on the video, as well as the 12 different cards that are a part of the tutorial. I give you a peak at them all in the video!

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Words of Encouragement Cards: How Your ‘Strong of Heart’ Cards Help

August 12, 2022September 29, 2021 by Jackie

I find myself needing ‘words of encouragement cards’ often these days. And guess what? Stampin’ Up! has the ‘Strong of Heart’ stamp set that gives you opportunity to help in more than one way.

Make these easy DIY Words of Encouragement Cards and support your family and friends going through a rough patch AND know that $3 from the sale of each ‘Strong of Heart’ stamp set goes to support heart health.

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I kept the stamping simple, which is perfect to create a quick card to put in the mail to someone who needs it.

In my video, I also share how to make the “messy bow” with the silver cord that is under the greeting plus a few other stamping tips that I am sure will help you with all your card making.

Make 2 Clean and Simple Cards That Are Knock-Out Gorgeous!

September 15, 2021 by Jackie

A clean and simple card with a pop of color and some easy scored lines is the perfect way to make a quick handmade card.

I have 2 clean and simple cards to share with you where each card uses a different stamping technique. Don’t miss a minute of the video or else you may miss some super helpful tips!

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One way to add dimension on your clean and simple cards is by using the Simply Scored board today–something I have not shared with you in awhile.

What Does It Look Like To Stamp Layers?

April 21, 2023September 8, 2021 by Jackie

I love to cheer up my friends with beautiful handmade cards. This step-by-step tutorial will ensure your card turns out perfect! The Quiet Meadow stamp set is amazing, and quite addicting to play with.

Today I am sharing a card where I stamp several layers with different inks and stamps to create a collage. You will love the many possibilities that this stamp set brings to your craft table.

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We are also talking in the video today about how to “see” an idea and then tweak it to make it your own. It’s a matter of learning to look at other cards, and pick out what you like – is it the colors? the layout? the stamps? No matter what, you can learn to make beautiful handmade cards!

Welcoming Woods: How This Stamp Set Inspired Birthday Cards For Him

August 12, 2022September 3, 2021 by Jackie

I wanted to make Birthday Cards for Him—Dad, Boyfriends, Uncles, Guy Friends, etc. and these enchanting card ideas are a winner + easy to make. BUT…don’t forget these cards can be made for other occasions too…not just birthday and I’ve got those ideas for card making for you too.

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If you struggle with masculine cards, you will love the Welcoming Woods stamp set. Not only for birthday cards for him, but also all other occasions. It’s the perfect “all occasion” masculine stamp set. But, don’t rule it out for the ladies too.

Can You Believe Beautiful Fall Cards Are This Easy To Make?

August 12, 2022September 1, 2021 by Jackie

Fall cards can be so simple to make when you use my SIP method—stamps, ink, & paper. I’ve also got alternate options that are beautiful too. There’s a fall card idea for all skill levels!

The cards shown here use the retired Happy Thoughts stamp set; I know many of you have this stamp set so I did not feel too bad using it. This was the stamp set I had the honor of designing, but unfortunately it retired in June. Never fear…. these fall cards are really designed so that you can use any greetings that you have. I am sure you have plenty, so grab your favorite and make these beautiful fall cards.

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Today I’m showing off these gorgeous leaves and how easy it is to make fall cards or stamp scrapbook pages if you’d like. I really love how bold these stamps are!

How To Make The Ever Popular Double Dutch Door Card

August 29, 2021August 27, 2021 by Jackie

Let me show you a fun fold card that is easy to make! It’s called a double dutch door card. This creative, fancy fold card will get you addicted to card making real quick!

This is the perfect fold to make with any stamps. You can use the measurements for cutting and scoring and create with your favorite stamps.

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Make sure to check out the video to see all the pieces and how to easily score them. There is also some tips for scoring or cutting using 1/8″ because I know sometimes people struggle with those measurements.

You will also want to check out my heat embossing tips. See how easy it is to get that greeting to pop on black card stock with white embossing powder.