4 cards made with the 4 Corners Stamping Technique - stamp 1 piece of card stock in half in both directions, cut, and make 4 cards. This technique also uses the KISS & SIP Technique - Keep It Simple Stamping with Stamps, Ink, and Paper. Stamp sets used are Natural Botanicals and Layered Thoughts. Colors are Cajun Craze, Crushed Curry, Early Espresso, and Old Olive.

Stamp Card Stock in Half in Both Directions for 4 Easy Cards

In this demonstration, I show you how to stamp a sheet of card stock in half in both directions, then cut it to make 4 cards. I really don’t have a good name for this technique, let me know if you have a suggestion. BUT, I can tell you it’s a great way to make … Read more

Emboss, Stack, & Cut

I love what I am showing you in today’s post. I’m using the large Etched Autumn Background Stamp with Versamark Ink and WOW Gold Embossing Powder on Cajun Craze and Mossy Meadow card stock for truly elegant cards. And. I’ll show you how to emboss the 2 different colors of card stock, then stack and … Read more

2 Easy & Elegant fall cards made with Etched Autumn and Artistic Leaves Stamp Sets, Mossy Meadow Ink, Card stock in Very Vanilla and Mossy Meadow, and Gold Foil Paper. Sentiment reads "Hello, sweet friend".

Easy & Elegant Cards

One of the easiest ways to create simple yet elegant cards is with background stamps like the Etched Autumn Background Stamp I used on the cards below and a simple color palette. For me, that color palette for elegant cards often includes a little shimmer or shine. In the Etched Autumn cards made for this … Read more

5 cards made with Love & Courage Stamp Set in Pretty In Pink for Breast Cancer Support.

Love & Courage Card Class to Go

The Love & Courage Stamp Set is made for those affected by breast cancer. Create cards of love, support, encouragement, solidarity, gratitude, and appreciation in a meaningful way with the breast cancer sentiments and images in this stamp set. With each purchase of the Love & Courage Stamp Set, Stampin’ Up! will donate $3 to … Read more

Layered Gate Fold Cards

Be prepared to be WOW’ed with this demonstration of Layered Gate Fold Cards. I’m featuring some of my favorite fall themed products from Stampin’ Up!, but you can use any of your favorite stamps and papers to make your own Layered Gate Fold Cards. Plan to give this Fun Fold a try soon! Dimensions for … Read more

2 cards showing 2 different ways to customize black & white papers with ink and 2 variations of the Spotlight Technique. Colors used are black, white, and Poppy Parade. Sentiments are from the Peace On Earth Stamp Set.

Spotlight Technique with Designer Series Paper

Coloring on Designer Series Papers can be loads of fun and gives a custom look to your favorite papers. The black and white papers from the Stampin’ Up! Mixed Media Florals Designer Series Paper pack were colored to create the beautiful cards below. I used a Blending Brush and Poppy Parade Ink Pad to add … Read more

Easel Card made with Prairie Grass Stamp Set in Misty Moonlight and Black.

Easel Cards made Easy!

Let me show you just how easy it is to make a simple Easel Card! And I’ll demonstrate using Blending Brushes for a moonlit sky or sunny afternoon to showcase the silhouette images of the Prairie Grass Stamp Set. I hope you’ll give the Easel Cards a try! I have no doubt you’ll enjoy making … Read more

3 cards made by adding Granny Apple Green color to black and white Botanical Textures papers with various coloring techniques. Sentiment on cards reads "Just to Brighten your day" and sentiment on envelopes reads "happiness inside". Both sentiments come from the Loving Sharing Crafting Stamp Set.

Add Color to Your Black & White Papers

Making cards with black and white papers can be lots of fun, especially when you add a pop of color to them. In this video, I show you ways to extend that idea with a few easy coloring techniques you can apply to any of your black and white papers for a totally new look. … Read more

Quick and easy cards created with the "Framed Design" papers in the Mixed Media Florals DSP pack. Sentiment used are from the With You In Mind Stamp Set.

How to use “Framed Design” Papers

Stuck on how to use your “Framed Design” papers”? You know, the ones that have designs on all 4 sides but are blank in the center of the paper. At first glance, you may think, “Framed Design” papers are great for scrapbook pages or a home decor piece. Others may look at these same “Framed … Read more

May Bits & Pieces Creative Showcase

In today’s post, I’m sharing cards from the May Bits & Pieces Creative Showcase I hosted for my Merry Stampers Team. Each team member who signs up receives an envelope with paper crafting “bits & pieces” – an assortment of card stock pieces, DSP, ribbon or trim, embellishments, etc. Each month is different. Each person creates a handmade card … Read more

2 cards made iwth Painterly Pears Suite - one featuring the Painterly Pears Designer Series Paper, the other featuring the Perfectly Pears Stamp Set & Dies.

Perfectly Pretty Cards

Today, I’m sharing some Perfectly Pretty Cards I made a few weeks ago with the Painterly Pears Suite. This product suite, especially its Painterly Pears Designer Series Paper, has taken many, many people by surprise. Many found it unappealing until the saw me and other creators using it in their cards and paper projects. If … Read more

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