One of the most common comments I hear from stampers is about how much trouble people have with designing a card. I understand! Believe me, sometimes I struggle with card ideas, too. But with a few layout tips, it's simple to come up with a creation that you'll love.
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A Foolproof Formula for Featuring Your Favorite Papers
So many pretty papers (especially if you are participating in my LovenStamps Annual Catalog Paper Share!), but what to do with them? If you're looking for a way to feature a series of pretty papers, then the Folding Screen Card Tutorial is your perfect solution.
One of the terrific things about Stampin' Up! Designer Series Papers is that
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The Secret of Successful Ruffles – Varied Vases Gate Fold Card
Sometimes a card just screams for a touch of ribbon - and of course there's always the EXACT right ribbon available to coordinate with every Stampin' Up! suite or color - but a bow doesn't always fit the mood or the theme of the card. That's where Ribbon Ruffles come in and save the day.
Okay, maybe they just save the design. But when
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How To Make a Four Square Card Like a Pro
Sometimes when I sit down to make a card, nothing comes to mind. That's when I turn to my bag of 'design tricks' and pick a card layout that looks like a good fit for the stamp set I'd like to use. I don't really have a bag though. Instead, I keep a few favorite cards around my studio to inspire my new creations. If you don't have a
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Who Else Wants NEW Designer Series Papers?
Each new catalog brings a host of gorgeous new papers. Which one to get first? Eek!! The decisions are endless!
But what if you didn't have to choose? What if you got ALL the new papers - a chance to see them ALL in person - at a fraction of the cost?
That's what you'll get when you sign up for my 2018 New Catalog Paper Shares!
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6 Steps to a Successful Birthday Card: Broadway Bound
My daughter and I recently took a trip to New York City, where we walked along Broadway and even had the chance to see a few Broadway shows! The lights were bright and the colors popped: lots of flash and glitz both on the street and on the stage. This birthday card features the NEW Broadway Bound Product Suite from the new 2018-2019
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You’re Invited! New Stampin’ Up! Catalog Release, plus two Premiere Party Invites
It's here!! The new Stampin' Up! catalog begins today! Watch for the first online ordering to open shortly after lunch - get your Wish List ready, and be one of the first to shop!
Want a suggestion? The new In Colors are at the top of my list - and here's a card that features some of the new colors along with a couple of new stamp
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