I love using card making ideas that give cool effects and the emboss resist technique certainly falls in that category. Spring is in the air and it’s the perfect time to show you 2 creative card. If you’ve never tried the emboss resist technique this will be a great introduction for you. If you are familiar with the technique then…
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Make Shimmery Greeting Cards That Share So Much Love & Beauty
I love when I can make shimmery greeting cards that are simple and beautiful with bright colors. This hand made card is so cheerful. I am often asked how I start creating card design ideas so today let’s chat about these 3 cards and my process. Card design inspiration comes from many things — sometimes it’s just the stamp set,…
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How to Make Your Own Unique Gift Card Holder for a Birthday Surprise
I love finding creative ways to make a unique gift card holder. Perfect for Birthdays, Weddings and more! Got another Birthday in my family and she wants a gift card so it’s the perfect opportunity to make a unique gift card holder customized for her. Stampin’ Up! knocked it out of the park with the ‘Sweet Ice Cream’ and it’s…
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How to Make an Easy Shaker Card as a Special Birthday Treat
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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