I love designing ideas for birthday cards so I’m super excited to show you how to make an easy shaker card that will work for all ages. One of my absolute favorite types of cards to make is Shaker Cards, especially for my grandkids! However, I have one grandson who shakes it so hard sometimes the shakers come out! So…
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Ink Pads for Stamps: Breaking Down What’s Best & What Works
Today we are discussing which ink pads for stamps to use when you are crafting. In addition I am also sharing which coloring tools to use with those ink pads. And to help you further I have a download for you to print and keep handy! So many choices which one(s) do you use? Well, it depends on what you…
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How to Make 3 Beautiful Handmade Cards in as Little as 15 Minutes
I love paper crafting but life is busy so I am thrilled these handmade cards are beautiful and simple to make. I made 3 in under 15 minutes. It’s finally spring so it’s the perfect time to pull out the Stampin’ Up! Floral Essence stamp set for these simple cards. Combining it with the ‘True Love’ Designer Series Paper makes…
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Need the Best Card Making Hacks For Successful Projects?
Need the best card-making hacks for successful projects? Let me show you how to organize and make your paper crafting time high-value. Y’all are loving the YouTube Lives I do each week at 7:00 PM Central! I was asked about card hacks to help stampers. You all submitted your questions and areas of struggle and today I’m tackling the most…
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Embossing Powder and It’s Power to Make a Beautiful Greeting Card
Let me show you embossing powder and its’ power to make a beautiful greeting card. This is also the perfect handmade card idea for Mother’s day too–just change the greeting. I decided that the ‘Good Morning Magnolia’ stamp was perfect for this heat embossing project today. It’s also a great opportunity to use the new Stampin’ Up! Blending Brushes. Some…
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A Fascinating Pop Up Card Idea to Make that’s Easier than You Might Think
Let me show you a fascinating pop up card idea to make that’s easier than you might think. It’s a handmade card that will be admired for sure! I am definitely ready for spring so I grabbed the NEW ‘Butterfly Brilliance by Stampin’ Up! and one of the best hidden gems –acetate sheets (aka: window sheets) — and I decided…
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2 Easy Thank You Cards You Can Make Surprisingly Quick
Check out these 2 easy thank you cards you can make surprisingly quick. These DIY cards and bright and cheerful too. You can learn how to make thank you cards super quick with just a few inks, a stamp set, and cardstock. This ‘simple stamping’ is perfect for beginning card makers or anyone who is short on time. You can…
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A Quick Layered Card Sketch That Will Leave You Thinking Tranquil Thoughts
Ready to see a layered card sketch that will leave you thinking tranquil thoughts? It’s a handmade card idea you can use over and over. Sometimes you just need a card to let someone know that you have been thinking of them. So, I dug out my ‘Tranquil Thoughts’ stamp and used this layered card sketch to create this design…
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