Heat Embossing. Oh, how I love “the magic” of it. Watching something stamped with Versamark come to life as the embossing powder melts. In today’s post, my message to you is do NOT leave your heat embossing to card stock. Give heat embossing a try on your favorite patterned paper. In this demonstration, I show … Read more
We are so used to stamping on card stock that we forget that stamping on Designer Series Papers is a great technique to add a bit of interest to our cards. Stamping the BIG “thank you” from the Thanking You Stamp Set gives fabulous results when you pair it with a fancy paper like the … Read more
Today’s blog post is a lesson in easy ways to take your cards from simple to stepped up! While they’re is certainly nothing wrong with simple cards – those using just Stamps, Ink, and Paper – many of you are looking for easy ways to take your handmade cards to the next level. Here are … Read more
Here’s an fun alternate way to use your die cuts. Inlay them to create a unique and surprising focal point. Such an easy technique with stunning results. Watch my demonstration of the Inlay Die Cuts Technique, then grab your supplies and give it a try! The cards made in my video below feature a die … Read more
In today’s Stampin’ Peace with Mary Knabe Facebook Live, we explored a gorgeous technique that takes your card-making to the next level—coloring on black card stock with Watercolor Pencils! Yep, you read that correctly – coloring on BLACK card stock! The results? Bold, vibrant, and absolutely stunning! Whether you’re looking to add depth to your … Read more
It’s not very often we get to use CORNER STAMPS, but in this demonstration we are! You too can create stunning handmade cards using Stampin’ Up! Corners in Bloom, Spring Corners, and Grateful Blessing stamp sets! In this video, I’ll walk you through the design process, stamping techniques, and color combinations to make these elegant, … Read more
Paper Piecing. Do you know this Technique? It’s one of my favorite Stamping Techniques, but I’ve only know it to be done using Paper Snips, aka tiny scissors. But guess what? Stampin’ Up! has made Paper Piecing EASY for us with its Umbrella Days Stamp Set & Dies. As you’ll see in this video, Umbrella … Read more
Your November 2024 12″ x 12″ One Sheet Wonder Tutorial is here! This month’s One Sheet Wonder features the beautiful Winter Meadow Designer Series Paper and So Sincere Stamp Set. With just 1 sheet of this Lovely Winter Meadow DSP, my 12″ x 12″ One Sheet Wonder Template, and 9 coordinating card sketches, I’ll show you how to create 9 beautiful all occasion … Read more
You know I love pretty papers, and Stampin’ Up! has so many amazing choices of Designer Series Paper. Did you know YOU can make your own pretty papers. You sure can! It’s simple using stamps and ink pad colors of your choice. In this card making video, I use the Autumn to Remember Stamp Set … Read more
Was I ever happy when I received a swap card with a a “new to me” Fun Fold. It’s an easy variation of the traditional Z-Fold Card that I just knew I had to show you. You’ll also find in this video tips on using the Frosted Forest Decorative Masks and quick and easy tips … Read more
If you’ve ever shied away from Decorative Masks thinking they’d be complicated to use, this video is for you. If you LOVE using Decorative Masks and want to see the Frosted Forest Decorative Masks in action, this video is for you. And if you love Blending Brush Techniques, this video is for you too. Get … Read more
Friends, you are going to love this EASY technique for making one-of-a-kind cards. It only requires a few ink pads, a clear stamping block, and a water spritzer. Once you’ve done the Ink to Block Watercolor Technique, you’ll be ready to use it to make quick and easy cards that others will surely love to … Read more