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Stamp Layering & Color Combos To Create Beautiful Pansies

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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

Best Adhesives for Card Making

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What is the best adhesive for card making & scrapbooking (and other paper crafts)? As with everyone, I have my favorites and I want to share with you why I love the ones that I use. There are four different basic adhesives that I feel every card maker (and paper crafter) needs. These are the … Read more

Double Time Stamping Your Way To Making A Pretty Greeting Card

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I can’t wait to teach you this fun greeting card; it uses the double time stamping technique, has an offset card layout, and has a great embossing folder. So much happening!

In addition to the double time stamping I’m using the masking technique, coloring with Stampin’ Blends, and showing you a different way to use Linen Thread. It’s a nice easy card!

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Don’t let everything going on with this card scare you, it is actually very easy to make so check it out. You will love giving the Double Time Stamping a try!

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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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Beginning Card Making: The Complete Guide To Make Easy Cards

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If you are just getting started making cards, I am here to help. I want to make it easy for you to decide what to purchase, and then how to use those items make easy cards. At first, it all seems so overwhelming, but when we break it down to the basics, you will be making cards in no time.

Start small, with just a SIP – stamps, ink & paper. Make some cards, then move on from there adding more fun stamps and products. This complete guide to making easy cards will help get you started.

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Step one to beginning card making? Choose a great stamp set! I am using the Stampin’ Up! ‘Art Gallery’. It’s perfect for a beginning stamper and has many great greetings too. You want a stamp set that has a variety of greetings so you can make cards for all sorts of different occasions.

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Here’s A Quick Way To Make Monochromatic Masculine Cards

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I was able to make 2 monochromatic masculine cards with the new ‘Reflected in Nature’ stamp set. This stamp is amazing. Well, the whole stamp set is great, but the cabin image is incredible! Look at all that detail in one stamp.

It would be perfect for ANY occasion masculine card–just add the greeting of your choice. Plus, it comes with some pretty sweet greetings too!

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I kept my cards simple, to really let the beauty of the stamp shine! Pictures just do not do these justice. Make sure to check them out in the video to better see the detail.

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Wonder How to Layer Die Cuts To Make Attractive Cards? Don’t Miss This!

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I wanted to make a unique sympathy card so I decided to layer die cuts to get a unique look. I love to layer die cuts on greeting cards and then ‘build’ my card.

You can cut pieces out of different colored cardstock and then layer die cuts for either a masculine or feminine card.

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In today’s video I show how to “cut down” dies that are too big, as well as how to create beautiful cards with just stamps, ink and paper. You don’t always need to use Designer Series Paper (even though I often do!)

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Cute Handmade Cards: How to Put Fun Into Card Making

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I’m going nuts about squirrels and making cute handmade cards! Let me teach you how to make 5 minute cards that work for so many occasions! Need a cute handmade birthday card? Or maybe a card of cheer and encouragement? Keep reading!

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These little guys are so adorable and so fun to stamp. Once I started playing with this stamp set, I could not stop. So I have 3 cute handmade cards to share with you today.

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Words of Encouragement Cards: How Your ‘Strong of Heart’ Cards Help

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I find myself needing ‘words of encouragement cards’ often these days. And guess what? Stampin’ Up! has the ‘Strong of Heart’ stamp set that gives you opportunity to help in more than one way.

Make these easy DIY Words of Encouragement Cards and support your family and friends going through a rough patch AND know that $3 from the sale of each ‘Strong of Heart’ stamp set goes to support heart health.

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I kept the stamping simple, which is perfect to create a quick card to put in the mail to someone who needs it.

In my video, I also share how to make the “messy bow” with the silver cord that is under the greeting plus a few other stamping tips that I am sure will help you with all your card making.

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

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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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Make 2 Clean and Simple Cards That Are Knock-Out Gorgeous!

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A clean and simple card with a pop of color and some easy scored lines is the perfect way to make a quick handmade card.

I have 2 clean and simple cards to share with you where each card uses a different stamping technique. Don’t miss a minute of the video or else you may miss some super helpful tips!

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One way to add dimension on your clean and simple cards is by using the Simply Scored board today–something I have not shared with you in awhile.

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