How to Make Birthday Cards for Kids Young and Old | Fun Fold Card

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I am back with another Dino Days Fun Fold card.  Today I’ll teach you how to make birthday cards for kids young and old! Fun fold cards add that special touch, rather than just a card folded in half and of course that’s a bonus when we’re making birthday cards for kids! I hope you … Read more

How to Make an Adorable Fun Fold Card for Teacher

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Let me show you how to make an adorable fun fold card for a teacher but know up front that this fun fold card can be adapted easily for any occasion. I have one alternate idea to show you today as well! It gets boring making the same size and shape of card so today … Read more

Treasure Trove of Holiday Cards To Get Excited About | Sneak Peek #2

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I am back today with a treasure trove of holiday cards to get excited about | sneak peek #2.  Remember, you can’t order any of these products yet, but I thought it would be fun to share with you what I have been stamping the past month.  All of these cards, plus the ones I … Read more

Must-See 2019 Holiday Sneak Peek | Gold Mine of Card Design Ideas

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WooHoo, my Stamping friends ~ This is a must-see 2019 Holiday Sneak Peek | Gold Mine of Card Design ideas for the holiday season. September is right around the corner and with that comes the 2019 Stampin’ Up! Holiday Catalog.  It doesn’t begin until September 4th, but I have been stamping away for a month … Read more

Card Ideas You Can Make in a Snap

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Are you ready for some card ideas you can make in a snap? I am back today with another set of SIP cards plus some stepped up versions. SIP cards?  SIP stamps for STAMPS, INK & PAPER–that’s all you really need to make some quick and easy cards.  These are DIY card ideas you can … Read more

Stamping with Markers and How to Get Unique Looks with Them

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Today I want to share stamping with markers and how to get unique looks with them. Yesterday I shared with you the difference in coloring with Stampin’ Blends and Stampin’ Write Markers, and why I BY FAR prefer the Stampin’ Blends.  But….that doesn’t mean I never use my markers.  Markers definitely have their place in … Read more

Looking for the Best Practical Coloring Tool?

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Looking for the best practical coloring tool? Let’s chat a bit about it! I am often asked the difference between the Stampin’ Blends and the Stampin’ Write Markers and why I prefer to color with the Stampin’ Blends.  In today’s video I will show you how the results look so different and why I prefer … Read more

How to Clean Your Stamps | 5 Ways to Clean Your Stamps

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I’m going to show you how to clean your stamps – 5 WAYS to clean your stamps at that! I know….that sounds like a pretty boring post and video–how to clean your stamps!  But, I get asked often and there are so many options, I thought I would take a day and share the different … Read more

Simple Fun Fold Card and Come Sail Away Around the World

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It’s BLOG HOP time and I am excited to share a simple fun fold card using the Come Sail Away Designer Series Paper.  After checking out my project, make sure to HOP AROUND THE WORLD and see what my international stamping friends made with this same paper!!!   Simple Fun Fold My project for the … Read more

Best Monochromatic Cards You Can Make in Minutes

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I’ve got the best monochromatic cards you can make in minutes. Today I am sharing projects using the Stampin’ Up! Modern Heart stamp set.  I have to admit, I skipped over this several times in the catalog.  Wasn’t quite sure what I would do with it.  I decided to use it to make some easy … Read more

Fundamentals to Heat Embossing the Easy Way + A Super Cute Card

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Today I’m sharing heat embossing fundamentals that are easy to learn + A super cute card! I have ventured out of my box and I had such a blast making these cards using the WE’LL WALRUS BE FRIENDS stamp set.  This “flower gal” is getting pretty brave and I must admit, I am enjoying it! … Read more

Need to Make A Quick Beautiful Handmade Card?

Need to make a quick beautiful handmade card? This card is so simple and quick you won’t believe it! I created this as a thank you card but you can easily change out the greeting for some other occasion and be good to go. Card design ideas like this are perfect for my SIP (stamps, … Read more