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Did You Know Color Choice Makes A Difference For Your Greeting Cards?

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Let me show you how the card making color choice you make reflects the emotion and how a simple change of color can change the entire vibe of a handmade card. The project I have for you today shows you how you can take one simple card layout, and just change the colors.

I use the same stamps and measurements for each of these cards and just change the ink and cardstock color. It can make a big difference as to the emotion one gets when looking at the card.

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Card making color choice evokes emotion–find out how!

And, why do I often white emboss my greeting on black cardstock? We talk about that in the video too!

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My Biggest Wish? Stamparatus Cards That You Can Make Perfectly!

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Stamparatus cards can be so easy to make and it’s the best stamp positioner on the market. Let me show you some design ideas that I think you’re gonna love!

The Stampartus is the perfect tool to help you place images right where you want them, to help you fix images that are not stamped well, and to make these fun “hinged” cards. “Hinged cards?” What is that? Check the video to see all the fun! Careful though, they get a bit addicting!

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Stamp Set: Biggest Wish-perfect for big, bold greetings! Grab ink, notecards, and designer paper and whip these cards up in no time!

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This Pocket Greeting Card Was Easy To Make and Made My Day!

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If you’ve never made a Pocket Greeting Card you’ll find this tutorial easy and comprehensive. I even made my pocket card with a window! Sometimes it’s fun to make a card that is a little different than just a piece of card stock folded in half.

This is a great way to also use up some of that gorgeous Designer Series Paper that you have sitting around just waiting for a fun project like this!

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This pocket greeting card also has a window cut-out. Careful–these get a little addicting!

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Simple Handmade Card Designs

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Simple handmade card designs start with an easy layout or card sketch. I want to share with you how I’m inspired to create and how I take my first steps when creating a card. Sometimes, I look through the Stampin’ Up! catalog to get ideas. It’s filled with so many awesome ideas to get your … Read more

Happy Thanksgiving From All of Us at Klompen Stampers

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I just wanted to take a moment to say THANK YOU! Thank you to all of you who have supported me and my small business for all these years. Without you, I could never do what I love–each and every day for over 26 years! You have all blessed me in so many ways and … Read more

Want The Easy Steps To Make An Accordion Tri-Fold Card?

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You can make an accordion tri-fold card that shows off your beautiful designer paper or scrapbook paper. I can’t wait to show you how! And….I have some fun new products to share with you! The Eden’s Garden suite of products is GORGEOUS!!! Part of the suite is an early release, but part of it is … Read more

Best Card Making Kits For Fast, Simple & Successful Handmade Cards

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I’m sharing the best card making kits that easily give you fast, simple, and successful handmade cards. Choose from a variety of themes too! It’s no secret–I am a card kit lover. And Stampin’ Up! has really “stepped up” their game when it comes to kits.

We have a whole product line called Kits Collection. There are quite a few currently available, and this is a product line they will continuously add to.

These card kits are perfect for those who:

  • Are new to card making
  • Don’t want to purchase a lot of products and supplies
  • Love everything pre-planned, pre-cut, and packaged in a box with everything
  • Looking for a fun gift for anyone

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What’s The Best Thing About Stampin’ Up! Gorgeous Leaves? Handmade Greeting Cards!

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Want to make a beautiful fall card? Grab the Stampin’ Up! Gorgeous Leaves stamp, a few inks, and I’ll show you how to make this card. This card is all about easy and all occasions.

You can add any greeting to it, use any colors, and even use different stamps. It’s just an easy layout that can be super versatile.

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Fall is coming to a close here in Michigan, so I just had to use these gorgeous leaves one more time as I say goodbye.

I finally got my hubby to take a little trip up to Northern Michigan to see some truly gorgeous leaves. Oh my, it was so beautiful! I think this might be a yearly road trip.

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Fun Fold Card Ideas: Delivering Cheer All Year Long One Card At A Time

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Delivering cheer all year long with fun fold card ideas and one stamp set! You can make Christmas cards, Birthday cards & more.

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Homemade Christmas Card Idea That Is Easy To Make | Easy Fun Fold Card

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This do-it-yourself homemade Christmas card idea is easy to make & packs a WOW. It’s a fun fold card too. These stamps are so beautiful and you can put together these scene cards very easily with the dies.

This stamp set is not only perfect for Christmas Cards, but it’s also great for masculine cards. You could easily make these into birthday, thank you, or ???

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I am sure you will like this quick and easy fun fold layout. Don’t forget, you can change your stamps, inks and papers and use this idea with anything.

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

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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!

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White On White Handmade Cards! The WOW Look Of Dies + Embossing Folders

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Get a WOW look when you make white on white handmade cards. I used die cuts and a coordinating embossing folder for these simple cards. I can’t wait to show you how awesome the Bloom Hybrid Embossing folder is!

These “hybrid” products are amazing and so different. The dies match up with the embossed images from the embossing folder. What a “pop” of dimension you can get with these.

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I have lots of tips for using the Dies + Embossing Folder. If you are like me, at first glance, you go….”what?” How do I use these. Let me show you how easy it is.

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