paper crafting

A Play on Words: The History of Klompen Stampers

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Have you ever wondered why my Website/Blog is called Klompen Stampers?  Or I use “Klompen Stampers” on everything I do??? Today’s post is not my usual type of post and I don’t have any stamping ideas for you today….but I just thought it would be fun to explain the name Klompen Stampers for those of … Read more

Receive a Discount on Stampin’ Up! Products

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Do you love Stampin’ Up! Stamps, Inks, Papers and more?Do you love how the inks, card stocks, ribbons and embellishments coordinate and always look fabulous together? Do you love all the wonderful dies that coordinate with stamp sets?Would you like a discount on Stampin’ Up! products?Would you like the opportunity to see and purchase Stampin’ … Read more

Double Time Stamping Your Way To Making A Pretty Greeting Card

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I can’t wait to teach you this fun greeting card; it uses the double time stamping technique, has an offset card layout, and has a great embossing folder. So much happening!

In addition to the double time stamping I’m using the masking technique, coloring with Stampin’ Blends, and showing you a different way to use Linen Thread. It’s a nice easy card!

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Don’t let everything going on with this card scare you, it is actually very easy to make so check it out. You will love giving the Double Time Stamping a try!

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Welcoming Woods: How This Stamp Set Inspired Birthday Cards For Him

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I wanted to make Birthday Cards for Him—Dad, Boyfriends, Uncles, Guy Friends, etc. and these enchanting card ideas are a winner + easy to make. BUT…don’t forget these cards can be made for other occasions too…not just birthday and I’ve got those ideas for card making for you too.

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If you struggle with masculine cards, you will love the Welcoming Woods stamp set. Not only for birthday cards for him, but also all other occasions. It’s the perfect “all occasion” masculine stamp set. But, don’t rule it out for the ladies too.

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NEW Quiet Meadow Card Tutorial + Sale-A-Bration Is Back!

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12 Handmade Card Ideas With Stampin’ Up! Quiet Meadow

There are 12 Greeting Card Ideas for you in the Quiet Meadow Card Tutorial and you can earn this tutorial for free! It’s a WOW for sure! There are so many fun techniques that you can do with this stamp set and die bundle!

I started to play and could not stop–so the Quiet Meadow Card Tutorial collection is what I created for you. There are 12 cards in this tutorial–what a deal!

You will learn so many ways to combine the stamps and dies to get creative layered looks; plus there are several different card techniques too.

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Today is quite exciting!!! Not only do I have this new Quiet Meadow Card Tutorial for you, but there is also a new Mini Catalog and SALE-A-BRATION begins.

Wait, what?? Sale-a-bration? Yes, this year we have a 2nd Sale-a-bration during the months of August and September!

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The Top 5 Retiring Stampin’ Up! Stamp Sets You Absolutely Can’t Miss + Last Call Retreat Registration

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Retiring Stampin’ Up! Stamps have just been announced and you absolutely can’t miss these top 5. There’s a ton of paper crafting to be made!

I just wanted to do a quick post today to share the retiring list with you so that you have a chance to get items that are still on your wish list before they are gone. AND to share that they have many items marked down, some as much as 60%.

Retiring Products Up to 60% Off

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How to Decorate An Envelope For a WOW Factor + Easy Cards to Make

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Are you ready to learn how to decorate an envelope for a WOW factor? You often hear me say….no naked envelopes!  Don’t spend all that time making a pretty handmade card and then putting it in a plain boring envelope–give it beauty and pizzazz with an envelope design to complete the look. It’s eye candy … Read more

How to Stamp the Perfect Wreath for Your Paper Crafts

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Wreaths are awesome for not only on the front of doors, but also for the front of cards.  Today I’m going to show you how to stamp the perfect wreath for your paper crafts! The Stampin’ Up! Tidings All Around is a perfect stamp set / die combination all on it’s own, but it also … Read more

Did You Miss Out Earlier? Good News!

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Did you miss out on this gorgeous collection of coordinating products???? GOOD NEWS–it’s available again, and in the Clearance Rack at a 15% discount!  These products were only offered last May, but they are bringing a limited quantity back!  You will love the coordination that these products offer and all the different ways you can … Read more

Stamping with Markers and How to Get Unique Looks with Them

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Today I want to share stamping with markers and how to get unique looks with them. Yesterday I shared with you the difference in coloring with Stampin’ Blends and Stampin’ Write Markers, and why I BY FAR prefer the Stampin’ Blends.  But….that doesn’t mean I never use my markers.  Markers definitely have their place in … Read more

Looking for the Best Practical Coloring Tool?

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Looking for the best practical coloring tool? Let’s chat a bit about it! I am often asked the difference between the Stampin’ Blends and the Stampin’ Write Markers and why I prefer to color with the Stampin’ Blends.  In today’s video I will show you how the results look so different and why I prefer … Read more

How to Clean Your Stamps | 5 Ways to Clean Your Stamps

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I’m going to show you how to clean your stamps – 5 WAYS to clean your stamps at that! I know….that sounds like a pretty boring post and video–how to clean your stamps!  But, I get asked often and there are so many options, I thought I would take a day and share the different … Read more