Share Coffee With a Friend–Coffee Cafe Stamp Set

Lots of ideas using the Coffee Break suite of products, including the Coffee Cafe stamp set from Stampin' Up!. All details & instructions posted on klompenstampers.com

This was probably the first stamp set that caught my eye when I got the new catalog.  I am a coffee lover, but also–it just looks so fun to create with! It has “lots of pieces” but it was really easy to put together.  Here is today’s card: Before we get started with the details … Read more

Happy Birthday Gorgeous

Quick & easy birthday card using Happy Birthday Gorgeous by Stampin' Up! All details and instructions posted. klompenstampers.com

Quick and easy birthday card using the HAPPY BIRTHDAY GORGEOUS stamp set.  I love all the pieces in this set that make quick cards–totally my style!  And these new In Colors–oh la la!  They go so perfectly together! Tranquil Tide Card Base:  8 1/2 x 5 1/2″ Fresh Florals Designer Series Paper:  2 1/2″ x … Read more

Tips For Stamping With the Daisy Delight Stamp Set

Video filled with tips for stamping with the Daisy Delight Stamp set and punch.

Today’s video is filled with lots of tips….everything from how I made this background, to lining up the punch and tying bows! (& more) [embedyt] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i8PXlu_ubrY[/embedyt]   Let’s take a look at the card in the video: Cajun Craze Card Base:  8 1/2″ x 5 1/2″ Whisper White:  4 7/8″ x 3 5/8″ Crumb Cake: … Read more

Be The Good–So Many Shells Stamp Set

So Many Shells stamp set from Stampin' Up! is perfect for this simple & elegant card.

This stamp set has the BEST greetings in it that I have seen in a long time.  And I love the font and everything about them!  The card I have today is very simple & elegant.  The shells are so beautiful I wanted to make sure they stood out. Whisper White Card Base:  8 1/2 … Read more

New Video–Coloring With Bleach

Video showing how to color your images with Bleach using Stampin' Up! Floral Statements stamp set.

This is a technique I have not done in awhile and I thought it would be perfect with the stamps in the FLORAL STATEMENTS stamp set! We are going to color with BLEACH! Here is today’s video: [embedyt] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UYgFa6aHt1A[/embedyt] If video is NOT showing in your email, just click the picture below: Let’s take a … Read more

Another “Cancer Card”

Ribbon of Courage stamp set from Stampin' Up! is perfect for quick and easy cards to let people know you care. All instructions and details posted at klompenstampers.com

And again I find myself making a card for a friend who has Breast Cancer.  It just doesn’t end!  It makes me so sad to hear of all the people who are currently fighting cancer–not only Breast Cancer, but all other kinds as well. Today’s card is really simple–no frills, no fluff….just for a friend … Read more

New Video–Tips For Stamping With the Lemon Zest Bundle

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Once I started playing with this new bundle…I just could not stop!!!!  It was so addicting to make all different lemons, limes, oranges, and even a grapefruit!  But there were a few things that I figured out as I was playing that gave my fruit more life–more texture and dimension, so I thought it would … Read more

Meet the DSPs….Introducing Delightful Daisy

Several different ideas using the Delightful Daisy DSP from Stampin' Up! Cutting instructions posted on blog. www.klompenstampers.com

Welcome back for episode #2 of Meet the DSPs!  Today I would like to introduce you to DELIGHTFUL DAISY.  WOW–is this paper ever gorgeous. Whether you use it with the coordinating stamp set or not–it is perfect for quick and easy cards! DON’T FORGET–DO NOT HOARD YOUR PAPERS!!!  PURCHASE THEM…..USE THEM….REPEAT! Before I get started … Read more

Quick & Easy Birthday Card

STAMPING MADE SIMPLE with this quick & easy birthday card using the Birthday Banners stamp set by Stampin' Up! Change the colors and it's a great card for anyone! All details posted on blog.

Need an easy idea for a birthday card that you can make for anyone??  This card is perfect.  Use any colors and it’s perfect for young or old, male or female.  Great card to mass produce and have several on hand and ready! Pacific Point Card Base:  4 1/4″ x 11″ + scraps for scalloped … Read more

Join the Club–Stamps-in-the-Mail

Join the Stamps-in-the-Mail club and get a free card kit every month to make 8 cards--plus instructions and video tips. Other club benefits include FREE stamp set, product gifts, exclusive specials and more. Contact Jackie for details at klompenstampers@gmail.com

Have you heard about one of the longest running stamping clubs around???  Can’t even remember when I began the STAMPS-IN-THE-MAIL CLUB, but I do know that I was the first Stampin’ Up! demonstrator to do a club in the mail like this.  I think it was about 12 or 13 years ago!  WOW–that is a … Read more

Life is Short–Fun Card With Lemon Zest Set

Lemon Zest stamp set is perfect for all your summer stamping. All details posted on website--it's a fun and quick & easy card!

It’s HOT HOT HOT here in Michigan so I spent all day yesterday in my basement stamping with new products, trying to stay cool.  This new stamp set and punch bundle was perfect to play with on this hot summer day!  I just love the fun bright colors and I made several quick and easy … Read more

New Video–Figuring Out Sizes to Cut Cardstock

Video filled with tips for cutting cardstock, figuring layer sizes, and more using Lovely Friends stamp set from Stampin' Up!

This weeks video is a bit different….it has a bunch of different tips!!!!  Not just a technique.  Watch the video for tips on: Figuring out what size to cut cardstock layers Cutting cardstock using 1/8″ measurements Using 2-Step Stamps Stamping large background stamps [embedyt] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4fnLOYE6CGM[/embedyt]   Here is the card featured in the video.  It … Read more