DIY Christmas Gift Card Holder: How Can You Make It Easy?

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Today we are bringing back a throwback project that is a go-to gift card holder template that use often. This is the perfect idea that you can use anytime, with any stamps, ink, and paper. During the holidays I give a lot of gift cards but I like to find creative ways to DIY a … Read more

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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Here’s A Quick Way To Make Monochromatic Masculine Cards

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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.

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Wonder How to Layer Die Cuts To Make Attractive Cards? Don’t Miss This!

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I wanted to make a unique sympathy card so I decided to layer die cuts to get a unique look. I love to layer die cuts on greeting cards and then ‘build’ my card.

You can cut pieces out of different colored cardstock and then layer die cuts for either a masculine or feminine card.

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In today’s video I show how to “cut down” dies that are too big, as well as how to create beautiful cards with just stamps, ink and paper. You don’t always need to use Designer Series Paper (even though I often do!)

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Can You Believe A DIY Get Well Card Is This Easy To Make? | Free Card Tutorial Offer

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You can make this DIY Get Well card with amazingly easy steps and just a few supplies. Don’t need a Get Well Soon card? Simply change the greeting to fit your occasion and you’re good to go.

Besides this cheerful Get Well card do you know what else I have for you today? The opportunity to earn a FREE CARD TUTORIAL from October 1, 2021 to October 10, 2021–the tutorial contains 12 projects. Read all the details below.

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This bundle has been one of my favorites for the fall stamping season. Especially when you pull out those awesome fall colors. Make sure to check out the card I make on the video, as well as the 12 different cards that are a part of the tutorial. I give you a peak at them all in the video!

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Words of Encouragement Cards: How Your ‘Strong of Heart’ Cards Help

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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.

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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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