paper crafts

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

Sale-A-Bration Deals You Don’t Want To Miss

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There are some great things happening during Sale-a-Bration so I wanted to take a break from my normal video and card sharing and take a few moments to share the great things about Sale-a-Bration. First, during the July and August Sale-a-Bration period you can take advantage of all the ways to get FREE products! Looking … 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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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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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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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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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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6 Thoughtful Cards That Are So Gorgeous and Easy to Make

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6 Thoughtful Cards That Are So Gorgeous and Easy to Make

I’m thrilled to show you gorgeous designer paper to make thoughtful cards so quickly. It’s simple card making that turns out beautifully.

Do you struggle cutting your Designer Series Paper? I hear all the time–it’s too pretty to cut. Well, what good does that do you? We buy it to make beautiful, thoughtful cards to send to people to make them happy. So here’s the challenge….grab your designer paper and let’s cut it!

These thoughtful cards are gorgeous and quick to make.

My video today will show you how to cut up several pieces of the paper that are in the Expressions In Ink Designer Series Paper Package. Just add a nice bold greeting and you have some quick and easy cards to put into the mail.

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

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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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Need Simple Cards for Men That Are Impressive and Fun to Make?

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Simple cards for men are one of the top tutorial requests I get. Since the Stampin’ Up! Winter Woods stamp set is retiring I wanted to make sure you didn’t miss the last chance opportunity to pick this set up.

These simple cards for men combine easy layouts with fun card making techniques too. 

I actually am pulling out 2 different posts from quite awhile back to share with you again. I love these techniques and this stamp set. And…it’s perfect for those masculine cards that we all struggle with!

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This simple card for men uses only the base card layer.

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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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