Have you thought of using your acrylic block for a fun stamping technique? I created a watercolor background for my cards with this block technique. When you use the acrylic block stamping technique you get so much versatility–change the inks, the stamps and you get very different looking cards! I am going to walk you through how to make 3…
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Christmas in July is a real thing! Get a stress free start to your Christmas crafts! Make Christmas cards ahead of time with a fantastic card layout that is quick and easy. These cards are featuring the ‘Tidings & Trimmings’ bundle by Stampin’ Up! If you don’t have this bundle no worries; grab any other stamps and designer or scrapbook…
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Tried the retiform technique in your card making, scrapbooking or other paper craft projects? You’re in for a treat with this easy method. Next month I will be celebrating 24 years as a Stampin’ Up! Demonstrator! I was thinking back to some card making techniques from the past. I decided it was a great time to bring the retiform technique…
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The Stampin’ Up! Art in Bloom bundle give you great tools to make beautiful handmade cards. Check out these 5 cards you can make. Stampin’ Up! knocked it out of the park when they designed the ‘Art in Bloom’ bundle! It comes with stamps, dies, and a coordinating embossing folder that is super lovely! Stamp, cut, emboss your flowers and…
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I’ve got 3 card layouts to make birthday cards so easily. I made masculine cards today plus I’m sharing a masking card technique that’s super easy. To make birthday cards for men I wanted to use the Stacked Stone background stamp because it’s super easy to get that masculine rugged look. I chose to use the Stampin’ Up! Peaceful Moments…
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Would you be inspired to know you can make a flap fold card with 2 flaps? Think of the creative ways you could use this card design! Fun fold cards are always a favorite to make too. I decided to use the Stampin’ Up! Quiet Meadow stamp set and coordinating Meadow Dies. Today’s flap fold card comes with a free…
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Stampin’ Blends are my favorite alcohol markers and I use them for lots of paper crafts including my handmade greeting cards. Y’all know that I have been to the beach with my family, including five grandkids. I decided to carry on the relaxing vibes with the Beautiful Moments stamp set and the Stampin’ Blends to color seamlessly. I’ve got 3…
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Registration is now open for the Creativate Summer Online Retreat that will be held on August 14, 2021. This fun Virtual retreat is designed to inspire you! The Creativate Team has held online retreats for our teams for years and last year we opened it up to everyone! You can live anywhere in the world and join in on the…
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I was excited to make ocean theme cards to remember my vacation. These cards have stamping, die cuts, and bright colors. You can make them too and I can’t wait to show you how! These ocean theme greeting cards start with the ‘Sea Life’ bundle by Stampin’ Up!. Some of the dies are designed as ‘partial die cutting’ but I’m…
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