simple card making – Klompen Stampers

Where to Find Card Making Ideas

July 23, 2023December 9, 2022 by Jackie

I think one of the hardest things about learning to make cards is where to find card making ideas. The struggle is real, even for myself and I have been making cards for about 30 years! You all think I am so creative…but really, I am not! But, over the years I have learned where … Read more

Easy to Create Simple Card Design Ideas

September 24, 2022September 6, 2022 by Jackie

I can’t wait to share these simple card design ideas that you can use over and over. All you need is a few paper strips, a basic shape, and 1 focal point. Your card will always look great with this layout and it’s a design that you can use with any stamps, paper, and ink!

Are you someone who struggles to think of simple card design ideas? My best advice is to take a basic design and use it with your stamps. Each card does not have to be unique or have a completely different layout!

I hope you love this simple card design and give it a try.

This layout is super easy and the possibilities are endless. Need any tips for putting on the diagonal pieces? Be sure and watch the entire video where you can also see the cards up close– pictures just don’t do them justice.

Ideas for Making Cards With Flowering Tulips | 4 Quick Greeting Cards

May 14, 2023May 20, 2022 by Jackie

Love tulips and handmade cards? I’ve got ideas for making cards with ‘Flowering Tulips’ by Stampin’ Up! 4 Cards you can make in 20 minutes.

It’s May and that means in Holland, Michigan it is Tulip Time. You might be asking, who cares? Well, I have a fun story to share with you that will answer the question – what does Klompen Stampers mean?

I love to share about my business name, but more so, I love to share ideas for making cards! So, you get both things today! Watch the video to learn where the name Klompen Stampers came from.

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I can’t wait to show you how quick and easy these tulip cards are to make and how few supplies you actually need. Plus….ever wonder why my business is called KLOMPEN STAMPERS? In today’s video I explain!

Easy Card Making Ideas: It’s A Great Feeling To Make A Card in 5 Min!

April 2, 2023May 13, 2022 by Jackie

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These easy card making ideas will leave you feeling confident that you can make impressive handmade cards in minutes with minimal supplies. These are perfect for the beginning card maker, or anyone wanting to make fast, fun cards.

The Eclectic Garden stamp set has won a place in my heart for fun quick cards. Seriously, 5 minutes or less and you will have a card ready to send off to bless someone with happy mail!

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Not only are these fun images, but you also get some pretty great sayings in this stamp set. They are so quick and easy to stamp. Who says you need a lot of “stuff” to make pretty cards?

Waves Of Inspiration: The Awesome Bundle That Inspired 3 Simple Greeting Cards

March 1, 2022March 1, 2022 by Jackie

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Want to make 3 simple greeting cards? I’ve got Waves of Inspiration–Stampin’ Up!’s new bundle that makes card making a breeze!

Sometimes it is all about simple…other times you want to do make a card that has a little more. In today’s ‘Wave of Inspiration,’ I’ll show you how to take your cards from simple to stepped up!

Plus, we’re using the Stamparatus –learn how to use this awesome stamp positioner to add multiple colors to your stamped image!

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All you “beachy” people? You are going to love the WAVES OF INSPIRATION and all the goodies in the ‘Waves of the Ocean’ Collection.

Best Card Making Kits For Fast, Simple & Successful Handmade Cards

August 10, 2022November 12, 2021 by Jackie

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

The Perfect Card Every Beginner Can Make With Success From The Start

May 14, 2023August 11, 2021 by Jackie

Where do I start if I want to make my own greeting cards? Today I’ve got the perfect card making for beginners tutorial. Are you more advanced in your skills? Stick around because I’m using my SIP Method of card making today and have ‘stepped up’ versions–perfect for those short on time. These cards are … Read more

Blank Note Cards: How to Make Them Up Fast for Cute & Simple Cards

April 20, 2023August 6, 2021 by Jackie

Blank Note Cards: How to Take Them From Plain to Snazzy in 5 Minutes

Do you know how awesome blank note cards can be? You can add designer paper, grab a fun stamp, some twine and presto! Simple note card made. This is my style of card making and perfect if you want to make something quick, or are a beginner card maker.

Blank note cards are the base for these easy cards and then add a small strip of designer paper and stamp a greeting.

The Biggest Wish stamp set is perfect for adding the greeting to a blank note card with any Designer Series Paper. Just coordinate the color ink with the colors in the paper. Make sure to keep scrolling for a free download of a Designer Series Paper color chart!

Cute Cards Every Kid & Grandkid Will Love To Get In The Mail

July 16, 2021 by Jackie

I think using note cards is a great way to start in card making! These cute cards are perfect to make for kids and grandkids and you can make a bunch of these quickly.

We are using the TO THE MOON stamp set today which I almost overlooked in the catalog. It’s actually adorable and perfect for cards for kids for any occasion.

These cute cards were stamped on blank note cards with a layer of blue cardstock behind the stamped layer.

How to Make Fabulous Quick Cards | A Card Layout You’ll Use Lots

April 20, 2023July 14, 2021 by Jackie

Let me show you how to make fabulous quick cards with a card layout you’ll use LOTS.

Honestly, these are some of my favorite kinds of cards….. fabulous quick cards with Designer Series Paper. I love to let the pretty papers do all the work and just add a greeting and I am sure you will love this idea too. You can make up a whole batch of quick and easy handmade cards at once. Then you have them ready to send as needed.

This layout is all about making 2 cards at one time from a 6″ x 6″ piece of paper. And if you don’t know where to start with a 12″ x 12″ piece, I have you covered for that in the video!

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Besides showing how to make these cards, today’s video is filled with a ton of tips that will help you in all your card making!

How Paper Cards Are My Go-To for Quick and Easy Card Making

April 21, 2023June 16, 2021 by Jackie

These Paper Cards Are My Go-To for Quick and Easy Card Making

Using a piece of scrapbook paper is a great way to make paper cards in minutes. It’s a craft idea that makes a great gift too. It. all starts with a 12 X 12 piece of DSP.

Sometimes it’s so hard to cut up that pretty paper, but why keep it? Use it to make some beautiful cards to send to people to brighten their day.

For these paper cards I used designer paper that is double sided and used one side as the frame and the other as the focal point.

The highlight of these paper cards is the designer paper. Stampin’ Up! has some of the prettiest papers on the market. We are using the ‘Hand-Panned’ DSP with a fun frame card layout. What I love about this card design is you get to show both sides of the coordinating paper!

Stamped Greeting Cards You Can Make from Simple to Wow

April 22, 2023May 26, 2021 by Jackie

Let’s make stamped greeting cards you can make from simple to wow! These are homemade cards that will be adored and are perfect for any occasion.

In my video I will make 2 different cards–one that is a SIP card (only uses stamps, ink & paper) plus another that “steps” it up by using the dies.