Tie Dye Card Anyone? Learn How to Make This Cool Idea for a Card

Tie-Dye Card Anyone? Learn How to Make This Cool Idea for a Card

It’s cool, it’s hip, it’s fun! Make a tie-dye card in minutes. You need 2 ink pads, some cardstock and a happy tune is optional but adds to the fun. Seriously, this is an idea for cards that is addicting. You’ll want to mix and match all sorts of colors!

This is definitely a stamp that you will want to use your Stamparatus with. It makes it easy for perfect placement so that both colors show and you have the tie dye pattern. There is a simple little trick I share in the video, so don’t miss it.

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2 Easy Card Ideas You Can Make That Look Jaw-Dropping Amazing

2 Easy Card Ideas You Can Make That Look Jaw-Dropping Amazing

I love when I have easy card ideas that require few supplies but still look amazing! I started with the Stampin’ Up! Daisy Garden stamp. It’s a large stamp and I can quickly make a monochromatic card in under 5 minutes.

I have 2 different cards to show you today that are simple and both use the Stamparatus to make stamping super easy.

Easy card ideas that turn out beautiful. Daisy's stamped in polished pink ink.

I love how the black greeting “pops” against the pink on these 2 easy card ideas. Be sure and watch the video; I show you how simple it is to get the white embossed greeting that you often see me put on my cards.

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Let Me Get You All Squared Away! Make Some Fabulous Note Cards Today

Make Fabulous Note Cards With ‘All Squared Away’ Bundle

Have you seen the All Squared Away bundle from Stampin’ Up!? It’s amazing and I can’t wait to show you how to make these note cards. 

All Squared Away bundle by Stampin' Up! is fun to create handmade cards with.

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Simple Stamped Cards – 2 Different Versions

Need the perfect solution for making simple stamped cards? I’ve got a lovely basic card plus stepped up versions that are also easy to DIY. These are perfect ideas for beginners, as well as “seasoned” card makers as I will also show how easy it is to STEP UP your simple cards! Artistically Inked is … Read more

6 Thoughtful Cards That Are So Gorgeous and Easy to Make

6 Thoughtful Cards That Are So Gorgeous and Easy to Make

I’m thrilled to show you gorgeous designer paper to make thoughtful cards so quickly. It’s simple card making that turns out beautifully.

Do you struggle cutting your Designer Series Paper? I hear all the time–it’s too pretty to cut. Well, what good does that do you? We buy it to make beautiful, thoughtful cards to send to people to make them happy. So here’s the challenge….grab your designer paper and let’s cut it!

These thoughtful cards are gorgeous and quick to make.

My video today will show you how to cut up several pieces of the paper that are in the Expressions In Ink Designer Series Paper Package. Just add a nice bold greeting and you have some quick and easy cards to put into the mail.

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National Friendship Day is August 1: Time to Make Fun Cards for Friends

Badger Besties? Only By Making Cute Cards for Friends!

I love making fun cards for friends so on National Friendship Day I’m pulling out a cute stamp set and sharing card design ideas with you.

You may not know this about me, but I was born and raised in Wisconsin, so I really got a chuckle when I saw this stamp set! How stinkin’ cute are these badgers. I will have to do a University of Wisconsin card sometime soon too!

These fun cards for friends feature the stamp set 'Badger Besties' and colored with Stampin' Blends.

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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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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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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

DIY Birthday Cards That Make Your Heart Lighter + Best Weenie Dog Ever!

Let’s DIY Birthday cards that make your heart lighter with the best Weenie dog ever! These are adorable handmade cards anyone can make in minutes. AND I’ve got plenty of tips on using the Stampin’ Blends too–the best alcohol based markers on the market!

I had so much fun making these cards and I think I had a smile on my face the whole time! I am a bit partial to Dachshunds because one of my grand-dogs is a “weenie dog” as we call her. We also have a grand-dog that is a chiweenie. Whether you like Dachshunds or not, I hope these cards put a big smile on your face!

DIY Birthday cards featuring the Stampin' Up! Hot Dog are too adorable to pass up!

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