1″ x 3″ Strips are the Focal Point of this Easy Card Layout

Handmade cards are made extra special with lots of layers that create interest and dimension. And using a simple card layout like you are about to see in my Make It With Mary Monday #13 Demonstration makes it especially easy for you to create such special cards. Use any products or supplies you have! So grab some card stock and Designer … Read more

Check out the cards I made by CASEing a Christmas Card!

CASE = Copy And Share Everything What does it mean to CASE a handmade card, scrapbook page, or other project? It means we draw creative inspiration from something we see on social media or in a video and use that idea to create something of our own. We might choose to copy that card or … Read more

You’ll want to use this Easy Card Layout again and again!

I was so excited to discover an easy card layout from Kerry McDonogh that I couldn’t wait to use AND share with all of you. The layout is quick and easy, can be used in both vertical and horizontal cards, and is great for highlighting you favorite designer series papers! So watch the demonstration, then … 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

August Bits & Pieces Creative Showcase

In today’s post, I’m sharing cards from the August 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

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

10 cards made by Heat embossing "thank you" from the Thanking You Stamp Set in white on 2024 - 2026 Designer Series Papers.

Check this out – Heat Embossing on Patterned Paper

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

3 Thank You cards made with Thanking You Stamp Set and Timeless Plaid DSP in Early Espresso and Crumb Cake.

Stamps, Ink, and Pretty Papers

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

11 cards made with 12" x 12" One Sheet Wonder, 5 coordinating Card Sketches, and 1 sheet of Wildly Flowering Designer Series Paper in Misty Moonlight, Moody Mauve, Mossy Meadow, Crumb Cake, and Early Espresso. Sentiments read "thank you", "sending happy thoughts", "you've been on my mind".

11 Cards made with 1 Sheet of Wildly Flowering DSP

Introducing my June 12″ x 12″ One Sheet Wonder Tutorial! This month’s One Sheet Wonder features the beautiful Wildly Flowering Designer Series Paper and coordinating products. With just 1 sheet of the Wildly Flowering DSP, my 12″ x 12″ One Sheet Wonder Template, and 5 coordinating card sketches, I’ll show you how to create 11 … Read more

Easy Card Making Techniques using the Simply Scored Scoring Tool

Think the Simply Scored Scoring Tool is just for scoring card bases? Nope. There is so much more you can do with it. In this demonstration, I show you 5 different ways to use the Simply Scored Scoring Tool to easily add creative elements to your cards. The thank you notes I make in the … Read more

Make this Easy Fun Fold Slimline Card

You know I love a good, easy-to-make Fun Fold Card, and I love making Slimline Cards too. BUT, wait! In this video, I demonstrate a combination of these two types of cards. I promise YOU WILL LOVE IT. My demonstration and cutting dimensions listed below make it easy for you to replicate this Fun Fold … Read more

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