W Fold Card: Want To Learn How To Make This Easy Fun Fold Card?

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Wow! It’s so much fun to make a ‘W’ Fold Card! I can’t wait to teach you how to DIY this card; all the instructions & video tutorial are provided.

Wait until you see the design ideas I have for this fun fold!

You can design your card to open on the side or the top, either is perfect for the W Fold card. It’s pretty simple to make, just lots of pieces!

You’ll find all the measurements below.

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Use whatever stamps, ink, or papers you have on hand to make this W Fold Card.

Want to see more W Card Fold versions? Check out the video and then make one yourself!

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Creativate Spring Retreat Registration is OPEN!

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The Creativate Spring retreat 2022 registration is now open! Early Bird Registration Bonus! We love new things…..and we have something you don’t want to miss out on!!! Register for the Creativate Spring Retreat by Sunday, April 3, 2022 and receive an extra special BONUS TUTORIAL. We have each created a super FUN FOLD bonus project … Read more

Tulip Fields Stampin’ Up! | How To Use This Bundle To Make Lovely Spring Cards

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Need card ideas that use the ‘Tulip Fields’ Stampin’ Up! Bundle? I’m sharing tips for stamping the tulips, coloring the windmill and of course, some card design ideas that are perfect for your spring cards!

I will be honest, this stamp set was a bit intimidating at first, but I will show you how easy these tulip fields are to stamp with my little tricks. In today’s video I also share how to make the sky on these cards using blending brushes–another easy peasy trick for you.

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Some have asked if I designed this stamp set. No, but I certainly could have. This Tulip Fields stamp set is “so me!” I have loved creating with it and I hope you like all the ideas I have to share with you today.

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Handmade Card Ideas To Make In 10 Minutes? Yes, Make 2 Of Them!

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Time is short and you want to make a card? Try these handmade card ideas that let you cut 2 card fronts at once. And all in 10 minutes! You will love this simple card layout and you’ll be able to use it over and over. These handmade card ideas work perfectly with any stamps, … Read more

10 Embossing Folder Tips & Tricks | Make Your Paper Crafts Awesome!

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Make your paper crafts awesome with these 10 Embossing Folder tips & tricks. Learn the proper embossing sandwich or plate + fun ideas.

Do you know how to emboss? Need to know the proper sandwich or plate to use with your embossing folder? I will show you everything you need to know. You’ll be anxious to get in your craft room!

An embossing folder can add so much to your handmade cards, especially when you combine it with some of these different techniques.

I hope you’re inspired to play with these techniques. Remember, it’s only paper. If you don’t like what you try, pitch it and play some more.

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Learn a tip or 2 & try something new with these 10 Embossing Folder tips & Techniques!

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How Do You Make Fancy Fold Cards Extra Fun? Use Designer Paper!

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I wanted to make some fancy fold cards extra special. I used designer series paper & scrapbook paper to create 3 cards. These cards are something different; they are designed using Designer Series Paper as the card base!

Do you have a stash of DSP or scrapbook paper sitting around? Why not make some fancy fold cards–it’s the perfect way to use up that paper!

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Grab some pretty paper, and let’s get you started on making some fancy fold cards! You can do the folds right along with me and then decorate the cards later!

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20% Off Select Stampin’ Up! Bundles

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We all love a great sale, and Stampin’ Up! bundles on sale is great news! There are 13 different stamp sets & die bundles priced at a 20% discount. Don’t forget, if they are bundled, there is already a 10% savings so now you save even more on these select bundles!

These are some fantastic deals you might want to scoop up.

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Besides the 13 bundles, the Mini Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine is also on sale at a 20% discount. This little guy is perfect for “on the go” crafting!

Over the past year or so, I have shared lots of projects with some of these bundles, so I wanted to “bring them back” to you today.

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Handmade Cards For Men: 3 Easy Cards Anyone Can Make

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Looking for manly cards? These handmade cards for men are easy to make and will work for birthdays, thinking of you, and more! Honestly, everyone will love the cheery sailboat cards. But, I know masculine cards are always a challenge, so today, we’ll focus on these as handmade cards for men in your life!

The Stampin’ Up! ‘Let’s Set Sail’ stamp set and the ‘New Horizons’ Designer Series Paper are the focus of today’s guy cards. This is a MUST have paper for all your crafting. The ideas are endless and I have several to show you!

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Want to make those gorgeous watercolor backgrounds you’re always seeing? The ‘New Horizons’ DSP is your solution! You’ll love it!

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How To Turn Cactus Cuties Into Awesome Simple Handmade Cards

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Whether you’re a beginner at card making or just love to make simple handmade cards you will pick up some great tips in this video tutorial! The Cactus Cuties stamp set is so CUTE! And super easy to make simple cards with.

Today I want to show you how to start your simple handmade cards with a SIP – stamps, ink and paper, and then–STEP IT UP! I hope you like the projects!

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Check out the video for all the tips I give you; especially for using “multi-image” punches!

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Know How To Make A Surprisingly Easy & Trouble Free Fun Fold Card?

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The Flowering Fields designer paper is beautiful! I made several trouble-free fun fold cards and I can’t wait to teach you how to make them too! With this design, you can make so many cards out of one 12″ x 12″ sheet of paper.

Keep it simple, but elegant with these cards that you can make for any occasion!

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Check out the video tutorial to see how to make these trouble-free fun fold cards. Just a few pieces to cut, some scoring, and voilà- quick and easy fancy fold cards that your friends will love!

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Hats Off, Stampin’ Up! | Make Super Fun & Creative Handmade Cards

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Hats Off Stampin’ Up! –You made a fabulous bundle and now I get to show everyone how to stamp, cut, mix & match these hats for tons of paper crafting fun! The ideas are endless to create these fun hats for everyone!

I have a ton of tips for you using hese stamps and dies in a variety of ways. Plus, there are several different card layouts that you can use with your hats to make some super creative handmade cards.

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Watch the video for MANY ideas of making hats for all occasions!

I hope you’ll tip your hat to Stampin’ Up! for this ‘Hats Off’ bundle and that you love the bundle as much as I do! I have to admit, once I started playing, I was a tad bit obsessed and could not stop!

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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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