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2 Easy Card Ideas You Can Make That Look Jaw-Dropping Amazing

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2 Easy Card Ideas You Can Make That Look Jaw-Dropping Amazing

I love when I have easy card ideas that require few supplies but still look amazing! I started with the Stampin’ Up! Daisy Garden stamp. It’s a large stamp and I can quickly make a monochromatic card in under 5 minutes.

I have 2 different cards to show you today that are simple and both use the Stamparatus to make stamping super easy.

Easy card ideas that turn out beautiful. Daisy's stamped in polished pink ink.

I love how the black greeting “pops” against the pink on these 2 easy card ideas. Be sure and watch the video; I show you how simple it is to get the white embossed greeting that you often see me put on my cards.

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How to Send an Ornate Thanks Sent With a Sensational Handmade Card

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An Ornate Thanks Sent With a Sensational Handmade Card

Want to see how to send an ornate thanks with a sensational handmade card? Grab your lovely designer or scrapbook paper the Stampin’ Up! ‘Ornate Thanks’ stamp set and you’re well on your way. I love the ornate font on these greetings!

You can purchase the Ornate Thanks Bundle and save 10% or you can purchase the Ornate Thanks stamp set as a stand alone item. Or you can use this card layout and substitute whatever greetings and papers you have. No matter what your handmade card will be appreciated and extra special!

Ornate thanks by Stampin' Up! makes card making quick and easy.

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How To Use the Peaceful Poppies Elements on Cards

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I’ve got another treat for you today showing you how to use the Peaceful Poppies Elements on cards. Talk about some easy and fun card making? This is it! I’ve got a birthday card, a thank you card, and a couple of multi-occasion cards to show you how versatile this set is. The Peaceful Poppies … Read more

How to Make 3 Cards with One Fabulous Card Design Idea

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I’m thrilled to show you how to make 3 cards with one fabulous card design idea. I am having so much fun creating with the Christmas Rose stamp set and I really liked how today’s greeting cards turned out.  I did not want to limit myself to just making Christmas cards. I wanted to figure … Read more

Stampin’ Up! Floral Phrases Throwback Thursday

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Welcome to “Throwback Thursday” where I like to bring back projects that I posted quite awhile ago and that the stamps and/or dies are still available.  Today I’m bringing back Stampin’ Up! Floral Phrases Throwback Thursday. Keep in mind that sometimes the colors, papers or embellishments might be retired, but you can still get the … Read more

You Need This! 13 Fast & Super Fun DIY Cards | Swirly Bird Stamp Set Throwback

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Hello my stamping friends! I’m just gonna say it outright– You NEED this! 13 fast and super fun DIY cards! Today I have a different type of post for you (and hopefully every Thursday) where I am going to “bring back” a stamp set that in the past I created a lot of cards with … Read more

6 Easy Cards You Can Make in Under 30 Minutes

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Once again, I’ve got 6 Easy Cards You Can Make in Under 30 Minutes and it’s all about showing off lovely Designer Series Paper (also known as scrapbook paper, or craft paper)! You’ll love these card layouts! I have 3 different card layouts to share with you, all using the Stampin’ Up! Botanical Butterfly Designer … Read more

Using Die Cuts for a WOW Factor on Greeting Cards

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Today we’re using die cuts for a WOW factor on Greeting Cards. I think you’re gonna fall in love with this as I have. Butterflies and Gingham….oh my…..IS IT SPRING YET?  I had so much fun playing with all the different colors in the Gingham Gala Designer Series Paper and coming up with butterfly color … Read more

3 Stunning Watercolor Greeting Cards

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Watercolor greeting cards are sooo beautiful and they bring a smile to any recipient!! I’m super excited to share 3 Stunning Watercolor Greeting Cards with you today! These handmade cards are perfect for Happy Birthday cards, Get Well Cards, and Thank You Cards. There are so many new stamps in the Occasions Catalog that I … Read more

DIY: 2 Handmade Cards Made at Once + Tomorrow is the Day!

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DIY: 2 handmade cards video tutorial. Learn how to make these two fabulous greeting cards. If you love handmade card designs that serve multiple uses like congratulations cards, thank you cards, thinking of you cards, Christmas cards, etc. then this is the perfect tutorial for you! #cardmaking #greetingcards #stampinupcards #jackiebolhuis #klompenstampers

Tomorrow is the day that Stampin’ Up! is releasing some brand new, super awesome, stamp sets with coordinating dies. To get you started on ideas and sneak peeks I’ve got a DIY: 2 handmade cards at once tutorial today. I am just giddy with excitement…I think you will see in my video!!!  Make sure to … Read more

Cards for Any Occasion Using Healing Hugs

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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

Simple Greeting Cards Using Petal Promenade DSP

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Simple Greeting Cards Using Petal Promenade DSP

Today I have a gorgeous Designer Series Paper to share with you that has some beautiful prints that look like photographs of flowers. I’m sharing two simple greeting cards using Petal Promenade DSP. Talk about easy cardmaking, all you have to do is add a greeting!  My last post was more masculine cards, today it … Read more