Make Your Own Stampin’ Up! Color Coach – 50 Colors Included!

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Do you love colors but struggle to put together good combinations when creating? What color goes with what? What will look great together? The struggle is real my friends and I am here to help! Once you create this awesome Stampin’ Up! Color Coach and you will be amazed at all of the fabulous color … Read more

How to Add Texture to Your Handmade Cards

How to add texture to your handmade cards

The more you can add texture to your handmade cards, the bigger “wow” factor it will have.  Today we are using the Tin Tile 3D Embossing folder to add amazing texture and fun to your cards. It really amps up the fun in not only card making technique but in creating those beautiful handmade cards!

These are actually cards I have a while back but I wanted to bring them back for those of you who are new to following me.  A few of the items used on the cards are now retired, but you can easily substitute other great card making supplies and embellishments.  The star of the cards–the Stampin’ Up! Country Home stamp set and the the ‘Tin File’ embossing folder is available.

How To Add Texture To Your Handmade Cards!

Add texture to your handmade cards quickly and easily. Jackie Bolhuis, Stampin' Up! Demonstrator

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10 Simple Greeting Cards That Are Beautiful & Quick to Make

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It’s BLOG HOP time and I am excited to share with you 10 simple greeting cards that are beautiful & quick to make. Now, I made my cards today as sympathy cards and I used the Pressed Petals Specialty Designer Series Paper (DSP.) BUT, the greetings can easily be changed out to make these as … Read more

Just Released! Stampin’ Up! Retiring List for 2018-2019 Catalog

Hello friends! Drumroll please…..Just Released! Stampin’ Up! Retiring List for 2018-2019 Annual Catalog and Occasions Catalog is here. CLICK HERE TO VIEW ALL RETIRING PRODUCTS SPECIAL NOTES: When you look at the stamps that are retiring, don’t FREAK OUT!  Not all stamp sets are retiring!!!!  Even though it appears as if they are!  When the … Read more

Top 5 Stamping Videos of 2018

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It’s the day after Christmas and if you are like me, you are exhausted.  Why, oh why, do we do this to ourselves??  But, this is also the day I like to just sit and relax a bit and “re-group,” so to speak.  I have decided to take a couple days off from blogging and … Read more

Back In Stock

Back in stock! You asked for it, you've got it! DIY Christmas card ideas made easy! Make a ton of homemade cards fast with the Stampin' Up! Timeless Tidings project kit. 

I am so excited…….the TIMELESS TIDINGS kits are back in stock!!!  These sold out very quickly when the Holiday Catalog began back in September, but they are back!  Not sure how long until they sell out again, but I thought I would re-post my original post sharing this awesome kit in case you wanted to … Read more

Lots of Card Making Tips Using Painted Harvest Stamp Set

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Hello my stamping friends….today I have a video that is FILLED with lots of card making tips using Painted Harvest stamp set.  Now, don’t let the stamp set scare you away.  Even if you don’ like it, don’t have it, or don’t want it, I am sure you will learn a bunch of tips today … Read more

Cards for Any Occasion Using Healing Hugs

Any Occasion Cards made quick, easy, & beautifully. Join Jackie Bolhuis with Klompen Stampers for this step by step card making tutorial. #greetingcards #cardmaking #stampinupcards #jackiebolhuis #klompenstampers

Today is the last day to participate in the October Stamps-in-the-Mail so I thought I would share one more idea with you for one of the featured stamp sets.  Healing Hugs is perfect to make cards for any occasion.  Even though it comes with greetings for “get well” cards, simply grab a different verse from … Read more

Die Cut & Embossing Mat Tips: Rooted in Nature

Die Cut & Embossing Mat Tips Video Tutorial by Jackie Bolhuis with Klompen Stampers. Learn how to make this beautiful card with a mix of die cuts and embossed layers using the Big Shot machine and embossing mats. #cardmaking #greetingcards #stampinupcards #jackiebolhuis #klompenstampers

Today I have another card for you made using the Rooted in Nature bundle and I have plenty of die cut & embossing mat tips to share.  This one is what I call a “parts and pieces” card because I simply did all the stamping, embossing, and cutting, then assembled it.  The dies in this … Read more

Easy Get Well Card Idea

Video Tutorial! Today I'm sharing an Easy Get Well card that you can make. Join me for step-by-step instructions! #cardmaking #stampinup #papercrafting #jackiebolhuis #klompenstampers

There is one stamp set in the catalog that is the BEST “GET WELL” set I have seen in a long time!  It’s an absolutely gorgeous rose! So today I want to share an easy Get Well card idea. Quite often I am asked for “get well” card design ideas and honestly, I too struggle … Read more

6 Fast Greeting Cards Made With Wishing You Well Stamp Set

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Today I have 6 Fast Greeting Cards Made With Wishing You Well Stamp Set to share. Sometimes you just skim through the catalog and totally miss a hidden gem, as I like to call them.  This stamp set is one that I just recently discovered and it makes the BEST quick & easy cards!  Why I did … Read more

Masculine Cards Using Winter Woods Stamp Set

Card Tutorial with Jackie Bolhuis. Need quick greeting card design ideas for masculine cards? I've several to share with you today and even more ideas in the blog archives! #cardmaking #stampinupcards #jackiebolhuis #klompenstampers

Do you struggle with masculine cards?  I know I do and I am always looking for good “all occasion” stamps that I can use to make them.  Why is making cards for the guys so hard?  Probably because I love stamping flowers and “pretty stuff.”  If you struggle like I do, I know you are … Read more