Who loves to make a Christmas card the easy way because you have so many you need to make? This card layout is so simple! It uses a few strips of designer paper (pull those paper scraps out!), an embossing folder, a greeting stamp, and a shaped craft die. In minutes you are done. This Mystery Monday Stamping card features…
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You’re Invited to the Creativate Fall 2023 Retreat
Join the Creativate Team and thousands of other paper crafters for the 15th Creativate Online Stamp Retreat. It’s going to be an amazing weekend of stamping and inspiration, LIVE on YouTube! Included in your registration are 8 YouTube LIVE stamping presentations, and 48 matching step-by-step PDF tutorials! Everyone who registers early (September 15-17, 2023) receives a gift from the Creativate Team…Four Fun…
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Want To See A Sparkle In The Eye? Make These Homemade Birthday Cards!
I was thrilled to make some homemade birthday cards with the NEW ‘Year to Celebrate’ stamp set (September-December 2023 Mini Catalog). I’m sure you’re like me and always need birthday cards. I absolutely love the font on the sentiment in this stamp set! I chose to use the Faux Shutter Card design that’s so popular these days and add some…
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What Is Foil Cardstock Used For? For Starters, Easy Greeting Cards!
My mission today is to have you fall in love with foil cardstock and see how fun creating an easy greeting card is. You’ll want to check out the new foil papers that are in the NEW mini catalog (page 9). It’s hard to decipher in the catalog but trust me—these foil sheets are shiny, bright, and cheerful in Melon…
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Card Making Techniques Vol 17 | DIY Cards That Make You Say WOW!
Card Making Techniques Vol 17 packs some really awesome DIY ideas so that your handmade cards have a WOW factor. This technique series has been so popular because no matter how long you’ve been stamping it’s fun to get so creative! I have been teaching techniques for almost two years and with today’s post we are up to 85 techniques!…
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Why I Think A DIY Thank You Card Is The Perfect Way To Express Feelings
Express your heart and make a DIY Thank You Card that doubles as a fun fold! This handmade card is easy to make and it will definitely put a smile on someone’s face! I combined three of my favorites today! Mystery Monday Stamping, fun fold cards, and handmade thank you’s! The ‘Masterfully Made’ Designer Series Paper pattern had so many…
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Simple Masculine Card Anyone? Check Out This Free Tutorial
Simple masculine card ideas are always on my list of tutorials to keep within reach and since it’s been a while since I made a card for the guys I thought the timing was perfect! When I added the die-cut fish and the greeting I giggled and thought, ‘Do we really congratulate someone when they catch a fish?’ Yes, absolutely!…
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Make A Pocket Card Extra Charming: Follow These Steps
Want to spread a little charm and creativity? Make a pocket card! This handmade card is perfect for celebrating a birthday, saying thank you to someone, or offering support. I’ll guide you through all the steps to make this pocket card in just a few minutes. I have not used the New In color 2023-2025 Designer Series Papers so for…
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Want Lasting Joy? Create And Share This Easy DIY Handmade Card
Want an easy DIY handmade card that can bring lasting joy to any family member or friend? This card layout is one you can create in minutes and you’ll use it over and over again. This easy handmade card starts off with a 2” x 2” pieces of Designer Series Paper and a cardstock base where I stamped my own…
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