Blending brushes are a must-have in my craft room. I use them for handmade cards, scrapbook pages, and more. I have been asked a lot lately, “How do you use blending brushes?” Or ‘What is the best tool for blending ink? So, today I have some card ideas using these brushes and the stamp sets called ‘Create with Friends’ and…
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Seascape Scene Greeting Card: How to Build an Ocean Scene Card
I had a blast building an ocean for a seascape scene greeting card with textured seaweed, colorful fish, and more. Ahhhh…the beach and all that I love! Of course I was thrilled to use the Stampin’ Up! Seascape bundle and the Layering Diorama Dies to bring the ocean to a greeting card! You’ll want to watch the video to see…
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Gatefold Easel Cards: Why This is a Great Birthday Card Design
Looking for Birthday card designs to make? Gatefold Easel cards are at the top of my list to make. Actually this fun fold card is perfect for any occasion and I’ve got several samples to show you! Can you imagine how the recipient of your card will feel when they display this card? Every time they walk by it they…
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5 Reasons I Love the Stampin’ Up! Sweet Symmetry Suite for Summer Cards
It’s time to make some summer cards and nothing says it better than that Sweet Symmetry suite by Stampin’ Up! There are 5 reasons I love these craft supplies. Pretty Summer Cards Start With: ✓ Versatile stamp set✓ A coordinating craft punch✓ Beautiful, bright designer paper✓ Flirty Flamingo Gold Metallic RibbonPLUS✓ You have 5 handmade card designs in this post…
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How to Use Ombre Paper to Make Fascinating Greeting Cards
If you’ve never used Ombre Paper to make greeting cards we’ve got to change that! The greeting cards I made were so fun and I love the look. Aside from the Ombre paper I used the Biggest Wish stamp set. The bold and scripty fonts were calling my name! These Ombre papers come in 4 colors – Night of Navy,…
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10 Die Cutting Hacks That Actually Supercharge Your Card Making Skills
Want to supercharge your card making skills? Try these 10 die cutting hacks that will help you get great results with your die cuts. There are so many things you can do with your dies and with die cutting! Let’s start with a fun die cutting hack called Partial Die Cutting. I cut the layer of Basic White and Garden…
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Here Are Easy Cards to Make That Will Bring Delight to Someone’s Day
I love card making and I especially love it when I have quick and easy cards to make because then I make a bunch to have on hand ready to mail! I think easy card making ideas start with the basics—stamps, paper, markers, and a black ink pad. Keepin’ it simple but we still come out with beautiful projects. I…
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Adorable Sweet as a Peach Card & Irresistible Card Class Offer
You can DIY an adorable ‘Sweet as a Peach’ card with the new Stampin’ Up! bundle. I’ve got ideas for cards + card class offer to share. My favorite thing to say when someone asks me how I am doing is “I’m just Peachy!” So, naturally I was drawn to the Stampin’ Up! Sweet as a Peach Suite! Of course…
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Greeting Cards for Friends That Are Remarkable & Relaxing to Make
Got some plant loving friends in your life? I’ll show you how to make greeting cards for friends that are remarkable. Bloom where you are planted! It’s a great saying and now it’s a stamp set Stampin’ Up! created that is perfect for sending thank you cards, cards of encouragement, or just a pretty card to a great friend! When…
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