Want to know how I make a note card look extra special? Grab an embossing folder and transform your paper and layers to have texture! All you need is an embossing folder, cardstock, and some designer series paper. Choosing to emboss both the cardstock and the designer paper layers on your card really adds to the beauty and depth of…
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The Creativate Team is thrilled to bring you our 14th Online Retreat on July 21-22! Join us for a lot of Inspiration! Those who register June 23-25, 2023 will receive the Early Bird Gifts of Four (4) Fun Fold Tutorials! (this will be emailed to you on Monday, June 26, 2023) Creativate Online Retreats are held on YouTube so that…
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Need card design ideas? These 3 handmade cards were all made with one stamp set and craft punch and they range from super simple to a little stepped up. The stepped-up card design is still simple—using an embossing folder to add texture to the designer series paper. Card idea 1 is a simple monochromatic card where I used the Lost…
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Need a guy card that you can make quickly? Try this layout with any designer series papers and stamps that you have on hand. But….after I show you the products I used to make this card I have a feeling you’ll be adding this suite to your wish list! Good things come to those who wait, right?! That’s how the…
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Ever tried color blocking on handmade cards? I’ve got some creative ways to teach you for using this technique. The color blocking technique is a fun way to use your inks and blending brushes to add a variety of colors to create some vibrant backgrounds for your cards and scrapbook pages. Grab your favorite colors and go to town! I…
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Don’t you think it’s time to shake things up with some birthday cards with balloons? The ‘Beautiful Balloons’ bundle from Stampin’ Up! includes stamps and dies that give us plenty of reason to celebrate. I was excited to DIY some shaker cards right out of the gate! Your birthday cards with balloons start off by using some really awesome craft…
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I love making handmade cards from paper scraps! With a simple layout and designer paper of your choice, it’s a quick and easy way to make a card or a stack of cards. I started my scrap card idea with a great stamp set from Stampin’ Up! called, ‘Dainty Delight. The stamp set has 4 different types of greeting stamps;…
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Fun Fold Cards Vol 6 is being released today! Are you excited?! There are 4 new card designs in this class and if you are one of the many enthusiasts then you’ll love adding this to your card making reference binder! Wait….there’s more to get excited about in the future too! I am thinking of adding valuable tips too. Drawing…
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What if I told you that you can make an easy DIY card in minutes and that it would look fabulous? One thing I love about today’s method is that you can use whatever scrapbook or designer series paper you have on hand. One paper I highly recommend is the ‘Hello, Irresistible’ designer series paper. It’s amazing with great colors…
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