Simple Stamped Cards – 2 Different Versions

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

Cute Cards Every Kid & Grandkid Will Love To Get In The Mail

Cute Cards Every Kid & Grandkid Will Love To Get In The Mail

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.

These cute cards were stamped on blank note cards with a layer of blue cardstock behind the stamped layer.

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How to Make Fabulous Quick Cards | A Card Layout You’ll Use Lots

Fabulous Quick Cards to Make


Let me show you how to make fabulous quick cards with a card layout you’ll use LOTS.

Honestly, these are some of my favorite kinds of cards…..  fabulous quick cards with Designer Series Paper.  I love to let the pretty papers do all the work and just add a greeting and I am sure you will love this idea too. You can make up a whole batch of quick and easy handmade cards at once. Then you have them ready to send as needed.

This layout is all about making 2 cards at one time from a 6″ x 6″ piece of paper. And if you don’t know where to start with a 12″ x 12″ piece, I have you covered for that in the video!

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Besides showing how to make these cards, today’s video is filled with a ton of tips that will help you in all your card making!

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6 Thoughtful Cards That Are So Gorgeous and Easy to Make

6 Thoughtful Cards That Are So Gorgeous and Easy to Make

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!

These thoughtful cards are gorgeous and quick to make.

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.

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Make a Thank You Card for Customers or Friends

Make a Thank You Card for Customers or Friends

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.

Make a thank you card with Stampin' Up! Plentiful Plants

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National Friendship Day is August 1: Time to Make Fun Cards for Friends

Badger Besties? Only By Making Cute Cards for Friends!

I love making fun cards for friends so on National Friendship Day I’m pulling out a cute stamp set and sharing card design ideas with you.

You may not know this about me, but I was born and raised in Wisconsin, so I really got a chuckle when I saw this stamp set! How stinkin’ cute are these badgers. I will have to do a University of Wisconsin card sometime soon too!

These fun cards for friends feature the stamp set 'Badger Besties' and colored with Stampin' Blends.

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You Won’t Believe How Easy it is to Make Creative Thank You Cards

Creative Thank You Cards You Can Make Unbelievably Fast

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

A Simple One Layer Card You Can Make That is Proven to Turn Out Beautiful

Simple One Layer Card You Can Make Beautifully

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!

For this simple one layers card I used a masking technique with different a circle die cut.

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.

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Needing Handmade Cards for Men? This New Design is Popular

Needing Handmade Cards for Men? This New Design is Popular!

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.

Handmade cards for men made with the 'Beauty of Friendship' stamp set by Stampin' Up!

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?!

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How Paper Cards Are My Go-To for Quick and Easy Card Making

These Paper Cards Are My Go-To for Quick and Easy Card Making

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.

For these paper cards I used designer paper that is double sided and used one side as the frame and the other as the focal point.

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!

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2 Step Stamping: The Time Saving Way to Make Beautiful Greeting Cards

2 Step Stamping: The Time Saving Way to Make Beautiful Greeting Cards

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

A Look at What’s Retiring from the January-June 2021 Mini Catalog

20+ Ideas for Cards & Video Tutorials With My Favorite Stamp Greetings

The Stampin’ Up! retired list for the January-June 2021 Mini Catalog is here. It’s Your last chance to grab your favorite stamps & supplies before they are gone. I can not believe how time flies and that June 30th is right around the corner. It will be a sad day for me as the stamp … Read more