Bring the freshness of spring to your craft table with Stampin’ Up!’s newest release – the Spring Corners Bundle! While winter still lingers here in Texas, I’m already creating cheerful spring cards using this versatile collection of stamps and dies. What makes this bundle special is how it transforms ordinary card corners into delightful focal points. The curved sentiments and…
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How to Use Craft Stencils for Card Making: Easy Background Techniques
Looking for craft stencils for card making that won’t leave you covered in ink and questioning yourself? You’re in the right place! I’m about to share some seriously game-changing techniques that’ll have you creating backgrounds so pretty that your crafting friends will think you hired a professional. When I spotted these Linked Together Decorative Masks in the January – April…
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Easy Christmas Gift Card Holder Ideas: DIY Tutorial
Who needs an easy DIY Christmas gift card holder? 🎁🎄 This holiday season, be creative and surprise your loved ones with these adorable, personalized gift card holders! Hint: It’s also a great pocket to put some cash! Whether you’re gifting to delivery drivers, teachers, friends, or family, these little handmade gift card holders are the perfect way to show your…
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Transform Shaving Cream into Art + Masculine December Card Class
Have you ever seen the shaving cream card making technique? It may seem a bit unconventional, but it’s a fun and easy way to create unique and masculine cards. I was inspired by Linda Dalke, an Australian demonstrator who accidentally discovered this technique while cleaning up after a class. I recently used this technique to create a masculine Happy Birthday…
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Heat Emboss Glitter Cardstock: How To Create A Sparkling Surprise
It was a great day when I discovered a sparkly secret—you can heat emboss on glitter cardstock! Wow! I was blown away and was envisioning so many possibilities with this technique. You can use this when making cards, scrapbook pages, gift bags, bookmarks, gift card holders, and more. Stampin’ Up!’s special name for this paper is ‘glimmer paper’, but whether…
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Peaceful Evergreens with the Baby Wipe Technique
Who knew Baby Wipes could be such a crafty tool? I certainly didn’t until I stumbled upon this magical technique! I was initially a bit bah humbug about my Shaded Spruce stamped trees. They just weren’t merry and bright enough. But then, I remembered my trusty 55 Card Making Techniques book, and voila! The Baby Wipe Technique was the perfect…
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Stampin’ Up! Regal Winter Suite: Paper Crafting Must-Haves & Design Ideas
Introducing the NEW Stampin’ Up! Regal Winter Suite to elevate your paper crafting game! I’m absolutely stoked to share some awesome handmade card ideas that anyone can create, no matter your crafting experience! Before I show you the cards I made, let me tell you about everything that comes in this captivating collection. You get 6 products—the Regal Flora stamp…
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Embossing Folder Techniques: 10 Fun Backgrounds For Card Making
If you are looking for versatile and fun ways to create cards, then you’ll want to check out these embossing folder techniques for creating backgrounds that look amazing. I’ve got 10 techniques, and you’ll love 1, 2, 5, or all 10! From double embossing to creating a faux burnt wood effect to different inking techniques, there’s something for everyone. These…
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You’re Invited to the Creativate Fall 2024 Retreat
Join the Creativate Team and thousands of other paper crafters for the 19th Creativate Online Stamp Retreat. It’s going to be an amazing weekend of stamping and inspiration, LIVE on YouTube! You can live anywhere in the world and be able to spend the weekend with fellow crafters! Supplies Location: On YouTube in the comfort of your home! Supplies Needed: No special supplies are…
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