2 Winning Card Ideas You Can Make with Scrap Paper

I’ve got 2 winning card ideas you can make with scrap paper or designer paper. Easy card making ideas you’ll love!

If you are like me, you always have scraps of DSP (Designer Series Paper) sitting around that you just can’t throw away.  It’s hard to do when they are so pretty, but do you use those scraps?

Take these 2 card sketches, grab your scrap paper and you’ll have some winning cards made in minutes!

2 winning card ideas you can make with paper scraps in under 5 minutes.

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Simple Card Layout That’s Perfect for Making Easy Christmas Cards

Hello stamping friends. I’m excited to share a simple card layout that’s perfect for making easy Christmas cards. I’ve got a bonus today too–a great Tutorial with 10 layouts using Designer series paper. You’ll use this tutorial year round; just change papers and stamps and you’ll be good to go!

How do you make beautiful Christmas cards? Start with some paper scraps!  Cut strips of some of your Designer Series Paper and get to crafting! 

I’ve also got a bunch of tips for using the Banners Pick a Punch–you are going to love this punch! Makes card making super simple!

And, as if that is not enough, it’s my monthly blog hop with my international stamping friends so they all have projects to share with you too!  You better grab a cup of coffee before you read on, there is a lot to read about!

A simple card layout makes it easy to create Christmas cards.

It’s Blog Hop Time

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Monochromatic Christmas Cards to Make That Will Save You Time

I’ve got monochromatic Christmas cards to make that will save you time and turn out lovely!

It is the time of the year to start thinking about making your Christmas cards.  And I know you want to know how to make beautiful Christmas cards that are simple to make. These are easy and minimal on supplies too. What’s not to love?!  

Both of these cards use the same “card recipe” and supplies.  The monochromatic Christmas cards designs keeps the supply list really small. 

This is a perfect card to make if your list is long and you have to make a lot of them.  These should make up pretty quick.

Monochromatic Christmas cards are easy to make and a time saver.

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Card Designs with One Paper Punch | 4 Cards

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Are you ready to see how to make 4 card designs with one paper punch? It’s fall y’all! Let’s make some apples and pumpkins and send out some easy and cute fall cards!

The Stampin’ Up! ‘Harvest Hellos’ stamp set and Apple Builder punch are some cool card making tools; I gotta tell ya! 

I actually shared these 4 card designs last year, but since it’s fall again, I thought I would share them again. I love showing you how easy it is to make 4 card designs in one sitting and get different looks.

Most of the products used on these cards are still available;  if something is retired, you can easily substitute some other fabulous card making supplies.

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How to Make 15 Greeting Cards With the Simply Citrus Card Kit

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Make 15 greeting cards with the Simply Citrus card kit. These cards are adorable and simple to make. Perfect card making for beginners too! I have always been a huge fan of card kits and once again, Stampin’ Up! hit a home run with this Simply Citrus kit and I’m so excited to share it … Read more

How to Decorate a Card Fast and Fun

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I’m going to show you how to decorate a card fast and fun! One of my favorite types of cards to make are note cards.  I love to keep a stack on hand to pop in the mail anytime someone needs a little encouragement. Today I am going to show you how to decorate a … Read more

See the Good! 3 Easy Cards with a Fun & Quick Sponging Technique

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I’ve got 3 easy cards! See the Good with fun & quick sponging technique with a stamp set you may have overlooked. Hint: It’s got a greeting you’ll want too!! Don’t let the word “technique” scare you when it comes to card making.  I think sometimes when people talk about techniques it means messy, lots … Read more

Simple Card Making Ideas | Tasteful Touches Stamp Set

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I’ve got simple card making ideas using the Tasteful Touches stamp set that you can make in minutes! Looking for handmade gift ideas? These work perfect! Today’s project is a fun set of notecards all packaged up pretty to be able to give as a gift.  I am using the Tasteful Touches stamp set along … Read more

Successful Simple Card Making from the Get-Go | Perfect for Beginners & Beyond

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Are you new to stamping and/or card making; struggle with knowing where to begin?  Let me show you successful simple card making from the get-go! I’ve got 5 different options that will not overwhelm you as you start to make your own handmade greeting cards. Recently Stampin’ Up! released what we call the BEGINNER BROCHURE. … Read more

New! Simple Cards to Stepped Up Cards with Birds & Branches

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It’s NEW! Simple cards to stepped up cards with Birds & Branches will have you chirping away and you’ll enjoy time with this paper craft! Seriously, have you checked out the new Stampin’ Up! Birds & Branches bundle?  This adorable stamp set and die bundle is perfect for making simple cards to stepped up ones. … Read more

How Simple Card Making Can Make Your Life Easier

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Hello my friends.  Want to see how simple card making can make your life easier? Paper crafting is so fun and gives you a creative outlet. Card making is just one form of the hobby  and it brightens the mailbox of your family and friends too! All you need is a SIP – stamps, paper … Read more

How to Snag the Perfect Card Kit | Great For Yourself or As a Gift Idea!

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It’s been awhile since I have shared about the perfect card kit —  Paper Pumpkin!  I am super excited to announce that I now have another family member “working” with me!  My niece, Jayla, has just come on board as my “Paper Pumpkin Creator!”  Each month she is going to create the cards with the … Read more