Have you seen the All Squared Away bundle from Stampin’ Up!? It’s amazing and I can’t wait to show you how to make these note cards.

Have you seen the All Squared Away bundle from Stampin’ Up!? It’s amazing and I can’t wait to show you how to make these note cards.

Need the perfect solution for making simple stamped cards? I’ve got a lovely basic card plus stepped up versions that are also easy to DIY. These are perfect ideas for beginners, as well as “seasoned” card makers as I will also show how easy it is to STEP UP your simple cards! Artistically Inked is … Read more
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.

I’m thrilled to show you gorgeous designer paper to make thoughtful cards so quickly. It’s simple card making that turns out beautifully.
Do you struggle cutting your Designer Series Paper? I hear all the time–it’s too pretty to cut. Well, what good does that do you? We buy it to make beautiful, thoughtful cards to send to people to make them happy. So here’s the challenge….grab your designer paper and let’s cut it!

My video today will show you how to cut up several pieces of the paper that are in the Expressions In Ink Designer Series Paper Package. Just add a nice bold greeting and you have some quick and easy cards to put into the mail.
The Stampin’ Up! Plentiful Plants is perfect to make a thank you card. Whether you need a thank you card for customers or friends this design will work great!
And, if you are anything like me, these are the one kind of plants I can “grow” and keep alive! I have had so much fun with this bundle or products can I can’t wait to show you how to make these thank you cards.

The best part of the summer is here! The Creativate Summer Online Stamping Retreat is a great place to learn card making ideas, techniques and have a ton of fun! Are you ready for tons of inspiration, tutorials, ideas, prizes, challenges, and more?
The Creativate Team is super excited about the upcoming Summer Online Virtual Retreat and we can not wait to share with you!

You will learn new card making ideas from 4 of Stampin’ Up!’s top demonstrators. There will be about 10 stamping presentations (watch live or video replay), each teaching a different fun idea. Projects are designed so that you can use the stamps, inks and papers that you have–no additional investment needed.
We will be sharing via a private facebook group plus give you step-by-step easy to follow tutorials. If you don’t use Facebook-NO PROBLEM-keep reading to see how you can still participate.
I’m always looking for creative thank you cards to make and I especially enjoy making the note card size. It’s so fast to make these cards. I have a lot of little fun tricks to share with you today. And, as always, it’s all about making cards quick and easy. Today we are doing a … Read more
I love taking a simple one layer card and adding dimension and fun with ink. These handmade cards turn out beautiful every time.
You don’t always need to layer and layer your cardstock to make your cards. Have you tried a ONE LAYER card? I promise you this is a creative card idea that you’ll be hooked on!

Keep it simple with these one layer cards, yet add some dimension with ink by using your Blending Brushes. It’s so easy and the results are great.
I am always asked to create handmade cards for men so today I will show you how to make masculine cards + I’ve got tips on layering die cuts.
The new ‘Beauty of Friendship’ bundle is full of different tree ‘leaves’ that are so easy to cut from the Designer Series Paper. You’ll be making masculine cards year round with this set.

Stampin’ Up! is all about product coordination and they did not disappoint with the Beauty of Friendship dies and Designer Series Paper. Perfect for masculine cards don’t ya think?!
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.

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!
Have you ever tried 2 step stamping? It’s a time saving way to make pretty cards and scrapbook pages. These even have the wonderful look of being watercolored but shhhhh….the secret is ours! What are 2-step stamps? That is a question I am often asked. So, today we are going to make a card where … Read more