Stamping Techniques

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

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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Stamping & Card Making 101: The Best Complete Guide

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Whether you are a beginner at card making or needing a refresher I am so excited to bring you this often asked for Stamping & Card Making 101: The best complete guide. Even if you are experienced at stamping you’ll want to watch the video and scroll through the blog post so you can see … Read more

How to Create Magic in Card Making with a Fun Technique | Masking Technique

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Ohhh my! You’re going to love learning how to create magic in card making with a fun technique that uses masking tape! These card making ideas are guaranteed to make you smile. These little guys just seem to have so much personality and are so fun to create with. If you want to know how … Read more

Cardmaking & Stamping Basics: Where to Start

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Today’s post is a bit different. I’ve got Cardmaking & Stamping Basics: Where to Start!! Recently I have had a lot of questions about the basics of card making and stamping.  Everyone starts at the beginning, and I know it can be overwhelming at first.  What stamps?  What inks?  How to cut cardstock?  The questions go … Read more

Tons of Techniques With Rose Wonder

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Stamping technique using Rose Wonder Stampin' Up!

Today I am saying goodbye to Rose Wonder with tears in my eyes.  The greetings in this stamp set are “go to’s” of mine.  One of the best all around greeting sets we have.  A couple of years ago when this stamp set first came out, I did a whole series showing tons of techniques … Read more

Color Me Happy Cards — Lots of Samples

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Color Me Happy stamp set is still available. Perfect for coloring with Stampin' Blends or any other way you love to color. Details about card are posted on website.

I have a couple more COLOR ME HAPPY cards for you today.  As a reminder, this set was a special release back in October when they introduced the Stampin’ Blends. It has the perfect images for quick and easy cards if you like to color!  They color super fast using the Stampin’ Blends, or any … Read more

Have you tried this technique?

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Emboss Resist watercoloring technique using Stampin' Up! Flower Shop stamp set

A couple of weeks ago I shared these cards and a video showing how to do the EMBOSS RESIST WATERCOLORING TECHNIQUE.  I have another card today with this same technique.  If you missed the cards from the original post, just click on the little pictures below to check it out:     And if you … Read more

New Technique Video-Emboss Resist Watercoloring

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Emboss Resist watercoloring technique using Stampin' Up! Wood Words stamp set

I had so much fun playing with this technique.  It’s an EMBOSS RESIST and then watercolored with my stampin’ pads and an AquaPainter. Here is the video: [embedyt] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9saiYqOYcT4[/embedyt] (if you are reading this in your email, the video might not show up, CLICK HERE for the video) Let’s take another look at the card … Read more

Video: How To Ink Embossing Folders

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Ink your embossing folders for a fun different look. Quick & easy card--but a little messy!

I shared this card and video a couple of months ago, but thought I would share again today in case you  missed it.  (it’s one of my most popular videos!)  This is a fun and easy technique that gives dramatic results!  (but a little messy) Let’s start with the video: [embedyt] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VRJ4w219EjI[/embedyt]   Here is … Read more

4 Different Embossing Techniques

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Embossing Techniques: Embossing with Water, Colored Ink Pads, On Vellum and creating Faux Metal

Recently Stampin’ Up! shared this fabulous video filled with embossing tips and techniques!!!! [embedyt] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ph69NX41csE[/embedyt] (if you are reading this blog post in your email, the video might not show up–just click HERE to go to my blog so you can see this fabulous video!) Are you ready to do some embossing?  Here are most … Read more

Another “Smooching” Card

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Smooching Technique using Happy Birthday Thinlits.

A couple of weeks ago I shared a technique called SMOOCHING.  Today’s cards use that same technique.  In case you missed the other post, just click the picture below: I have been having so much fun with this technique–the ideas are endless!  Today I combined it with the HAPPY BIRTHDAY THINLITS for a super fast … Read more