While I'm not a quilter myself, I can appreciate the hours of labor and love that go into creating a beautiful piece of art that will warm someone in body and heart - and I treasure the hand-made quilts that we have at our house! What I do love though, is crafting with paper. And using the Quilt Builder Framelits Dies, I've crafted my
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Make Your Own Summer Banner: Naturally Eclectic
Before I knew anything about Stampin' Up!, I was a scrapbooker. I loved having a way to organize and share my favorite pictures and memories. As times have changed, I am always looking for time-saving ways to display those memories, and fun banners now top my list of quick photo projects - like this banner featuring the Naturally Eclectic
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Coffee Lovers Unite: Make a set of custom thank you notes
I love to have little note cards on hand - and even better if they're bundled together in sweet packaging, ready to present as a gift or treat for someone special! These Coffee Cafe note cards (featuring the Coffee Break Designer Series Paper) are just begging to be bundled together with a Starbucks gift card - just tuck it right into
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How to Use the Gift Bag Punch Board: Lovely Words Note Card & Basket Set
Hand-made cards are always a terrific gift idea, whether for the end of school, a hostess gift when you visit a friend, or as a pick-me-up for someone who's been under the weather. Adding a cute presentation to the cards makes the treat even more special. The Gift Bag Punch Board is perfect for making up simple bags or baskets that fit a
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Best Birds Sampler Frame: How to Mix & Match
When I see a stamp set that includes lots of small interesting images, combined with a coordinating die set that gives even more options, my go-to project is always a Sampler Frame! Whether it's a small sampler card (like this hot air balloon idea or this succulent card) or a full frame like the project here, the concept is the same: mix
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Watercolor 102: Best Birds and Blender Pens
Time for Watercoloring with Blender Pens - 102! Blender Pens are a simple tool for adding color to your projects. No experience or art degree required. In the video tutorial, I'll share tips for using a Blender Pen to add color to the images from the Best Birds stamp set, along with step-by-step directions for creating this card for my
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Pop-Up Box Card Tutorial: Made Simple With Cool Treats
My Pop-Up Box Card Tutorial is my MOST popular video on YouTube - watched almost 200,000 times! So when the sweet (get it?) Cool Treats stamp set came along, I knew it was time to make a new version of that popular Pop-Up Box Card.
Cool Treats with the coordinating Frozen Treats Framelits Dies is the perfect stamp set for this card:
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DIY: How to Make A Sweet Succulent Garden Planter
"Oh So Succulent?" I think the name of this stamp set and coordinating Big Shot dies should be "Oh So Realistic!" The first time I saw one of these planters in person, I couldn't believe how much they look like the real thing. In fact, I had to come up with a top 5 reasons to LOVE the Oh So Succulent stamps - part of the Succulent
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Oh So Succulent Video Tutorial: Tunnel Card Technique
Did you see the Tunnel Card directions that I posted last week? I have another Tunnel Card project to share with you - this time featuring the Oh So Succulent stamp set, which is the feature for my Stamps in the Mail Club during March.
This version of a pop-up card includes an insert that creates an instant focal point - whatever you
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Finally! Directions for the Tasty Trucks Treat Box!
You know you've been waiting for these... it's the directions for the Tasty Trucks Treat Box pictured in the Sale-A-Bration Mini Catalog on page 12!
Here are my directions for the box - a step-by-step tutorial for making your own little Tasty Trucks Treat Box.
Can’t see the video correctly? No problem, click here to view it directly on
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Love Sparkles: A Simple Tunnel Card Technique
Looking for a fun card fold? The Tunnel Card Technique is always a great choice - especially when your message or theme has several stamped images that you'd like to include, such as with the Love Sparkles stamp set from the Occasions Catalog.
How To Make Your Own Love Sparkles Tunnel Card
Cut card base to 4 ¼” x 8 ½”.
Cut Pool
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NEW! Oh So Succulent – March Stamps in the Mail Club Selection
Hot off the press! If you haven't seen these little plants yet, you're going to want to take a look. I have to admit that pages 20-21 with the Oh So Succulent Garden Suite were my LEAST favorite in the 2017 Occasions Catalog when I first saw the catalog at OnStage last fall. But guess what? They're now among my VERY favorites! AND
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