Do You Know How To Make Easy Kids Greeting Cards? Stampin’ Up! Turtle Friends

Something fun and different today…..cards for kids. The Turtle Friends stamp set is perfect to make easy kids greeting cards for all occasions. Actually, these cards are adorable for anyone–not just the kiddos!

I will also be focusing on how to color using the Stampin’ Blends Alcohol Markers for great results–coloring is great for kids greeting cards don’t you think? Check out these adorable little guys….

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How To Make Beautiful Christmas Cards Super Quick & Fun

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I’m going to teach you how to make beautiful Christmas cards quickly! AND these DIY Cards don’t require a lot of supplies! It’s a simple layout using Designer Series Paper.

Not ready to make Christmas cards yet? (me either, honestly!). This is the perfect card layout that works great with any papers and greetings!

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Grab your favorite Designer Series Paper, or those scraps you have sitting around, and make some beautiful Christmas Cards!

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What Does It Look Like To Stamp Layers?

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I love to cheer up my friends with beautiful handmade cards. This step-by-step tutorial will ensure your card turns out perfect! The Quiet Meadow stamp set is amazing, and quite addicting to play with.

Today I am sharing a card where I stamp several layers with different inks and stamps to create a collage. You will love the many possibilities that this stamp set brings to your craft table.

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We are also talking in the video today about how to “see” an idea and then tweak it to make it your own. It’s a matter of learning to look at other cards, and pick out what you like – is it the colors? the layout? the stamps? No matter what, you can learn to make beautiful handmade cards!

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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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Can You Believe Beautiful Fall Cards Are This Easy To Make?

Can You Believe Beautiful Fall Cards Are This Easy To Make?

Fall cards can be so simple to make when you use my SIP method—stamps, ink, & paper. I’ve also got alternate options that are beautiful too. There’s a fall card idea for all skill levels!

The cards shown here use the retired Happy Thoughts stamp set; I know many of you have this stamp set so I did not feel too bad using it. This was the stamp set I had the honor of designing, but unfortunately it retired in June. Never fear…. these fall cards are really designed so that you can use any greetings that you have. I am sure you have plenty, so grab your favorite and make these beautiful fall cards.

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Today I’m showing off these gorgeous leaves and how easy it is to make fall cards or stamp scrapbook pages if you’d like. I really love how bold these stamps are!

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Rainbow Glimmer Paper: How You Can Make Sparkling Greeting Cards

Rainbow Glimmer Paper: How You Can Make Sparkling Greeting Cards

I love the Stampin’ Up! Rainbow Glimmer Paper! It’s easy to make greeting cards that sparkle. I’ve got the step-by-step tutorial and I think you’re gonna get addicted to this lovely specialty paper.

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Card Making Challenge: Get Inspired To Join The Fun & Make Some Cards

Card Making Challenge: Get Inspired & Make Some Cards

My Klompen Stampers Demonstrator Teams loves to learn new stamping ideas, layouts, techniques…..and participate in fun card making challenges. Challenges force us out of our “stamping box” and get us thinking in different ways as we create.

Each month I try to have different types of challenges for my team to participate in. This time I thought I would share some of the great cards that they created when I gave them this card making challenge.

Everyone was given EXACT sizes of cardstock and Designer Series Paper to cut. They could use any colors/paper, but they had to cut exactly per the diagram for this card making challenge. Here is the diagram that I gave them.

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If you would like to give this card making challenge a try, read the rules below and give it a try yourself. If you really want to be challenged, make your card before you check out what my team members came up with.

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Basic Border Dies: 4 Amazing Ways to Make Creative Handmade Cards

Basic Border Dies: 4 Amazing Handmade Cards

I love making creative handmade cards and it’s extra fun with basic border dies! I’ve got 4 super fun ways you can use these dies. These dies are pretty hidden in the catalog as they are not part of of bundle. They are just border dies and the possibilities are endless!

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There are 6 different dies, each to create a different type of border. You can use them on layers, or on the actual card base itself. I have 4 different cards to share today–each using a different border die.

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

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!

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NEW Quiet Meadow Card Tutorial + Sale-A-Bration Is Back!

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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Tie Dye Card Anyone? Learn How to Make This Cool Idea for a Card

Tie-Dye Card Anyone? Learn How to Make This Cool Idea for a Card

It’s cool, it’s hip, it’s fun! Make a tie-dye card in minutes. You need 2 ink pads, some cardstock and a happy tune is optional but adds to the fun. Seriously, this is an idea for cards that is addicting. You’ll want to mix and match all sorts of colors!

This is definitely a stamp that you will want to use your Stamparatus with. It makes it easy for perfect placement so that both colors show and you have the tie dye pattern. There is a simple little trick I share in the video, so don’t miss it.

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2 Easy Card Ideas You Can Make That Look Jaw-Dropping Amazing

2 Easy Card Ideas You Can Make That Look Jaw-Dropping Amazing

I love when I have easy card ideas that require few supplies but still look amazing! I started with the Stampin’ Up! Daisy Garden stamp. It’s a large stamp and I can quickly make a monochromatic card in under 5 minutes.

I have 2 different cards to show you today that are simple and both use the Stamparatus to make stamping super easy.

Easy card ideas that turn out beautiful. Daisy's stamped in polished pink ink.

I love how the black greeting “pops” against the pink on these 2 easy card ideas. Be sure and watch the video; I show you how simple it is to get the white embossed greeting that you often see me put on my cards.

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