Stamp Layering & Color Combos To Create Beautiful Pansies

Stamp Layering & Inking Techniques for Realistic Flowers

Pansies come in all different beautiful colors, and you will have so much fun stamping them using the Pansy Patch stamp set and the fun color combos I have for you. Stamp layering allows you to really play with colors and create so many different looks. No two will ever be the same. Grab any … Read more

Guide to Card Making Stamps

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Today we are talking all about card making stamps! I have the complete guide to help you have success in your card making no matter what kind of stamps you use. Some stamps are “clear” while others are “red rubber.” Each type has its own unique things about them that you will want to know … Read more

Learn How to Cut Card Stock

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Part of learning how to make handmade cards is learning how to cut your card stock. You need to know how to cut your card bases, as well as what sizes to use for the layers. I have some simple cutting tips to share with you so that you can learn how to cut card … Read more

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

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

New Stampin’ Up! In-Colors: Let These Bright, Fun Colors Lift Your Mood!

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The 2022-2024 Stampin’ Up! In-Colors have been released and these bright colors are sure to lift your mood and make you want to create a LOT! These colors are amazing and coordinate so well with each other, and also all the other colors Stampin’ Up! has.

I have several projects to share today, all highlighting these amazing new colors. I honestly think they are the BEST Stampin’ Up! In-Colors we have had in many years! PLUS, there are many coordinating products in these colors in the NEW Annual Catalog.

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Above you will see a monochromatic card made with each of the new In-colors. They are stunning alone, but wait until you see them together. I have lots of different projects to share in the video today, so make sure to check it out.

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New Stampin’ Up! Catalog: The Complete Tour Guide + Card Preview

I am excited to share with you today the brand new Stampin’ Up! Catalog. It is now available to order from so I thought I would do a walk-through tour of the catalog.

Watch the video to see some of the new products, and to help you get familiar with the catalog, how it is organized and some of the features. After the “tour,” I also have several sneak peaks of cards I have made that will be featured in upcoming posts.

Today’s video is a bit different than my normal….sorry no stamping today. But I hope you like the tour of the new Stampin’ Up! catalog to help you make the most of all the awesome products!

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Mask, Blend, Splatter Technique: How To Make Super Fun Greeting Cards

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I can’t wait to teach you the mask, blend, splatter technique! It’s fun to use on handmade greeting cards and scrapbook pages too! This is really 3 different techniques, all rolled into one to make this fabulous card!

This is a bit messy for me, but it’s quite fun and easy. You might just get your fingers a little inky! But I have had so much fun trying different stamps to do the mask, blend, splatter with! I have 4 different versions to show you!

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20% Off Select Stampin’ Up! Bundles

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We all love a great sale, and Stampin’ Up! bundles on sale is great news! There are 13 different stamp sets & die bundles priced at a 20% discount. Don’t forget, if they are bundled, there is already a 10% savings so now you save even more on these select bundles!

These are some fantastic deals you might want to scoop up.

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Besides the 13 bundles, the Mini Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine is also on sale at a 20% discount. This little guy is perfect for “on the go” crafting!

Over the past year or so, I have shared lots of projects with some of these bundles, so I wanted to “bring them back” to you today.

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How To Turn Cactus Cuties Into Awesome Simple Handmade Cards

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Whether you’re a beginner at card making or just love to make simple handmade cards you will pick up some great tips in this video tutorial! The Cactus Cuties stamp set is so CUTE! And super easy to make simple cards with.

Today I want to show you how to start your simple handmade cards with a SIP – stamps, ink and paper, and then–STEP IT UP! I hope you like the projects!

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Check out the video for all the tips I give you; especially for using “multi-image” punches!

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Know How To Make A Surprisingly Easy & Trouble Free Fun Fold Card?

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The Flowering Fields designer paper is beautiful! I made several trouble-free fun fold cards and I can’t wait to teach you how to make them too! With this design, you can make so many cards out of one 12″ x 12″ sheet of paper.

Keep it simple, but elegant with these cards that you can make for any occasion!

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Check out the video tutorial to see how to make these trouble-free fun fold cards. Just a few pieces to cut, some scoring, and voilà- quick and easy fancy fold cards that your friends will love!

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Hats Off, Stampin’ Up! | Make Super Fun & Creative Handmade Cards

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Hats Off Stampin’ Up! –You made a fabulous bundle and now I get to show everyone how to stamp, cut, mix & match these hats for tons of paper crafting fun! The ideas are endless to create these fun hats for everyone!

I have a ton of tips for you using hese stamps and dies in a variety of ways. Plus, there are several different card layouts that you can use with your hats to make some super creative handmade cards.

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Watch the video for MANY ideas of making hats for all occasions!

I hope you’ll tip your hat to Stampin’ Up! for this ‘Hats Off’ bundle and that you love the bundle as much as I do! I have to admit, once I started playing, I was a tad bit obsessed and could not stop!

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Did You Know Color Choice Makes A Difference For Your Greeting Cards?

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Let me show you how the card making color choice you make reflects the emotion and how a simple change of color can change the entire vibe of a handmade card. The project I have for you today shows you how you can take one simple card layout, and just change the colors.

I use the same stamps and measurements for each of these cards and just change the ink and cardstock color. It can make a big difference as to the emotion one gets when looking at the card.

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Card making color choice evokes emotion–find out how!

And, why do I often white emboss my greeting on black cardstock? We talk about that in the video too!

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