Amazing Greeting Cards You Can Learn How to Make in Lightning Speed

The Most Simple Card Making Ever

See amazing greeting cards you can learn how to make in lightning speed for all occasions. Bright and bold simple cards you’ll love to make.

You know I love card kits, and Stampin’ Up! did not disappoint with the kits in the Mini Catalog. Today I am going to make the cards in the YOU ARE AMAZING kit for you so you can see how easy they are and how perfect for some occasions.

Amazing greeting cards you can make with an inclusive card kit.

This kit makes 16 cards – (4) each of (4) different designs.

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Die Cuts for Card Making That Burst Your Heart With Colorful Cheer

Die Cuts for Card Making That Burst Your Heart With Cheer

I can’t wait to show you die cuts for card making that burst your heart with colorful cheer. Need a birthday card? Thank you card? These die cuts will blow your mind with their cuteness!

The flowers are made with the Pierced Blooms dies, which are a part of a bundle with a stamp set, but I did not use the stamp set on today’s cards–just the die cuts today. I used the ‘Happy Thoughts’ stamp set for my stamped greetings.

In this tutorial I show you die cuts for card making and how to make 5 different cards with them.

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Want To Join The Fun?

Just a quick post today to share with you all the fun benefits of joining Stampin’ Up! Right now, through May 31, 2021 there is such a great sale on the Demonstrator Starter Kit that I don’t want you to miss out. Select $155 Worth of Products for Just $99 Yes, you read that correctly. … Read more

Create a Sensational Birthday Card and Celebrate in Style

Create a sensational birthday card and celebrate in style. The ‘Hey Chick’ bundle will give you tons of options for making birthday cards, thinking of you cards and more.

Today we are show casing both the Hey Chick Bundle and the Hey Chick Birthday Bundle. Some of you might actually have the Hey Chick stamp set from several years ago when it was a freebie during Sale-a-bration. Well now you can get the coordinating dies!!!

You’ll be creating sensational birthday cards all year long with this fabulous bundle!

The Stampin' Up! Hey Birthday Chick makes sensational birthday cards.

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2 Simple Ideas for Cards to Make That Are Trendy and Beautiful

Today I have 2 simple ideas for cards that you can make quickly using the SIP method of card making. STAMPS, INK and PAPER-that’s all you need! These cards are trendy and beautiful.

We are using the To a Wild Rose stamp set that is very versatile and the ideas are endless. After my featured projects & video for today, I share several other simple ideas for cards from a blog post a couple years ago. Make sure to check that post out for lots of ideas with this stamp set & coordinating dies.

These are simple ideas for cards using the Stampin' Up! To a Wild Rose stamp set.

This Stamp Set is Retiring May 3, 2021

I was super sad to see this stamp set on the retiring list. It is only available through May 3, so if you love it and want it, make sure to order soon.

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How to Send an Ornate Thanks Sent With a Sensational Handmade Card

An Ornate Thanks Sent With a Sensational Handmade Card

Want to see how to send an ornate thanks with a sensational handmade card? Grab your lovely designer or scrapbook paper the Stampin’ Up! ‘Ornate Thanks’ stamp set and you’re well on your way. I love the ornate font on these greetings!

You can purchase the Ornate Thanks Bundle and save 10% or you can purchase the Ornate Thanks stamp set as a stand alone item. Or you can use this card layout and substitute whatever greetings and papers you have. No matter what your handmade card will be appreciated and extra special!

Ornate thanks by Stampin' Up! makes card making quick and easy.

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Classic Handmade Cards You Can Make Quickly + They Are Great Gifts Too

Check out these classic handmade cards you can make quickly + they are great gifts too! I’ll show you how to package them up super cute!

We are keeping it simple, but with a great pop of color. And I have 2 great little stamping hacks for you–how to color your ribbon and how to fix a stamp pad that is too juicy.

Classic handmade cards are easy to make with a monochromatic theme.

You can quickly make up a set of these notecards to use yourself, to package up as a gift.

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Refreshing Sand & Sea: The Best Stampin’ Up! Cards to Make All Spring & Summer

Refreshing Sand & Sea: The Best Stampin' Up! Cards to Make All Season

Learn to make the best Stampin’ Up! cards to evoke relaxation with the Sand & Sea suite. The perfect way to bring the beach to the mailbox! I am super excited to share with you that I have a 12 card tutorial/online class releasing today that you can get for FREE with a $50+ order … Read more

The Best Blending Brushes for Exciting Card Making and Paper Crafts

Easy Handmade Cards & Coloring Technique

Let me show you the best blending brushes for exciting card making and paper crafts that may change your views. You won’t believe your results!  This was my first time using the Blending Brushes and I am hooked.

You will love the 3 hidden gems in the mini catalog that I am going to use today and I am guessing you might have overlooked them.

The best blending brushes are made by Stampin' Up! I used them to color these floral cards in soft pinks and green inks

Designer Series Paper Blog Hop

It’s BLOG HOP time!   This month we are focusing on using the True Love Designer Series Paper and sharing some amazing projects with it.  After you check out my projects, make sure to “hop” around the world and see what my stamping friends have made for you.

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New Stampin’ Up! Butterfly Brilliance + How to Get 12 Project Ideas for Free

New Stampin' Up! Butterfly Brilliance + How to Get 12 Project Ideas for Free

The Stampin’ Up! Butterfly Brilliance is the perfect way to get started with simple card making. AND to kick off these fun new products I’m going to tell you how you can get 12 project ideas for free with the purchase of this new BUTTERFLY BRILLIANCE COLLECTION.

Please Note: The Butterfly Bijou DSP has SOLD OUT, but the stamp set & dies are still available. Purchase the bundle during March 2021 and I will give you the 12 card tutorial for FREE.

The Stampin' Up! Butterfly Brilliance is so awesome and you can get 12 free tutorials when you purchase the bundle in my online store.

This new collection of products includes a stamp  set (one large stamp), dies, gorgeous Designer Series Paper & Specialty Paper.  You will love all the different ways you can  combined the stamps & dies for so many different looks and techniques.

Here are 3 more Stampin Up Butterfly Brilliance cards for all occasions

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Try the Sip Card Method! The Agony Free Way to Make Beautiful Greeting Cards

Love card making? Try the Sip card method! It’s the agony free way to make beautiful greeting cards. The Stampin’ Up! Art Gallery is the perfect stamp set for this card making method. 

SIP stands for STAMPS, INK & Paper.  Often we are overwhelmed with too much “stuff.”  But, we can make beautiful greeting cards with just these 3 basic supplies .

I love teaching the SIP Card Method; stamps, ink & paper and you can make some beautiful handmade cards.

The projects I have for you today are perfect for the beginning card makers.  This stamp set is perfect because it’s big and bold, and you can just add a greeting.  And the stamp set has the perfect greetings too!

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New! Simple Cards to Stepped Up Cards with Birds & Branches

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It’s NEW! Simple cards to stepped up cards with Birds & Branches will have you chirping away and you’ll enjoy time with this paper craft! Seriously, have you checked out the new Stampin’ Up! Birds & Branches bundle?  This adorable stamp set and die bundle is perfect for making simple cards to stepped up ones. … Read more