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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.

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.

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.

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.

Rainbow Glimmer Paper: How You Can Make Sparkling Greeting Cards

August 29, 2021August 25, 2021 by Jackie

I love the Stampin’ Up! Rainbow Glimmer Paper! It’s easy to make greeting cards that sparkle. I’ve got the step-by-step tutorial and I think you’re gonna get addicted to this lovely specialty paper.

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Card Making Challenge: Get Inspired To Join The Fun & Make Some Cards

August 18, 2021August 18, 2021 by Jackie

Card Making Challenge: Get Inspired & Make Some Cards

My Klompen Stampers Demonstrator Teams loves to learn new stamping ideas, layouts, techniques…..and participate in fun card making challenges. Challenges force us out of our “stamping box” and get us thinking in different ways as we create.

Each month I try to have different types of challenges for my team to participate in. This time I thought I would share some of the great cards that they created when I gave them this card making challenge.

Everyone was given EXACT sizes of cardstock and Designer Series Paper to cut. They could use any colors/paper, but they had to cut exactly per the diagram for this card making challenge. Here is the diagram that I gave them.

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If you would like to give this card making challenge a try, read the rules below and give it a try yourself. If you really want to be challenged, make your card before you check out what my team members came up with.

Basic Border Dies: 4 Amazing Ways to Make Creative Handmade Cards

August 13, 2021August 13, 2021 by Jackie

Basic Border Dies: 4 Amazing Handmade Cards

I love making creative handmade cards and it’s extra fun with basic border dies! I’ve got 4 super fun ways you can use these dies. These dies are pretty hidden in the catalog as they are not part of of bundle. They are just border dies and the possibilities are endless!

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There are 6 different dies, each to create a different type of border. You can use them on layers, or on the actual card base itself. I have 4 different cards to share today–each using a different border die.

The Perfect Card Every Beginner Can Make With Success From The Start

May 14, 2023August 11, 2021 by Jackie

Where do I start if I want to make my own greeting cards? Today I’ve got the perfect card making for beginners tutorial. Are you more advanced in your skills? Stick around because I’m using my SIP Method of card making today and have ‘stepped up’ versions–perfect for those short on time. These cards are … Read more

Blank Note Cards: How to Make Them Up Fast for Cute & Simple Cards

April 20, 2023August 6, 2021 by Jackie

Blank Note Cards: How to Take Them From Plain to Snazzy in 5 Minutes

Do you know how awesome blank note cards can be? You can add designer paper, grab a fun stamp, some twine and presto! Simple note card made. This is my style of card making and perfect if you want to make something quick, or are a beginner card maker.

Blank note cards are the base for these easy cards and then add a small strip of designer paper and stamp a greeting.

The Biggest Wish stamp set is perfect for adding the greeting to a blank note card with any Designer Series Paper. Just coordinate the color ink with the colors in the paper. Make sure to keep scrolling for a free download of a Designer Series Paper color chart!