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The Sweetest Thing: Who Doesn’t Love a Candy Jar?

January 14, 2019 By Meg Loven Leave a Comment

I love it when cards just seem to come together! With the products in this "sweet" suite, you'll find it simple to create fun designs that mix and match all the pieces. Also in this project, you'll see me talk about the gorgeous Lovely Lipstick Foil Sheets. These are available as a Sale-A-Bration free selection, while supplies
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Filed Under: Big Shot, Cards, Club Projects, Clubs, Designer Series Paper, Looking for Ideas?, Products, Sale-A-Bration 2019, Stampin Up, Stamps in the Mail Club, Video Tutorials Tagged With: Coastal Cabana Granny Apple Green 3/8" Reversible Ribbon (148572), Grapefruit Grove and Lovely Lipstick Foil Sheets (SAB 149712), How Sweet It Is Designer Series Paper (148568), Jar of Sweets Framelits Dies (148524), Stamps in the Mail Club, Stamps in the Mail Club January 2019, Sweetest Thing (148575)

Lots to Love Box: Mini Magician Narrow Note Cards

February 26, 2018 By Meg Loven 2 Comments

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It's a fairy tale in a box! This set of Narrow Note Cards (one of the new note card sizes in the Occasions Catalog) does a fun job of displaying all the characters included in the Magical Day stamp set.  The cards and images aren't just for kids either - the "hope you have a magical day" applies to lots of occasions for all ages. Each
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Filed Under: 3d projects, Big Shot, Boxes and Bags, Cards, Club Projects, Clubs, Designer Series Paper, Favors and Treats, Gift Ideas, Looking for Ideas?, Products, Stampin Up, Stamps in the Mail Club, Techniques, Video Tutorials Tagged With: Lots To Love Box Framelits Dies (145653), Magical Day (145857), Magical Mates Framelits Dies (145660), Myths & Magic Glimmer Paper 6" x 6" (145601), Myths & Magic Specialty Designer Series Paper (145600), Myths & Magic Specialty Washi Tape (145602), Stamps in the Mail Club, Stamps in the Mail Club February 2018, Starburst Punch (143717), Sweet Soiree Ready Shreddie (145562), Whisper White Narrow Note Cards and Envelopes (145583)

Glittery Magical Unicorns: Layered Banners with Myths & Magic Designer Series Paper

February 23, 2018 By Meg Loven 1 Comment

Seriously? More cards with this fun paper? Between the Magical Day stamp set and the coordinating Myths & Magic Specialty Designer Series Paper, there are a huge number of combinations and fun cards to create. The layout for this card is basically a set of layered banners. I love this design element, especially when I have several
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Filed Under: Big Shot, Cards, Club Projects, Clubs, Designer Series Paper, Looking for Ideas?, Products, Stampin Up, Stamps in the Mail Club, Video Tutorials Tagged With: Magical Day (145857), Magical Mates Framelits Dies (145660), Myths & Magic Glimmer Paper 6" x 6" (145601), Myths & Magic Specialty Designer Series Paper (145600), Myths & Magic Specialty Washi Tape (145602), Stamps in the Mail Club, Stamps in the Mail Club February 2018, Stitched Shapes Framelits (145372)

Myths & Magic Designer Paper: One of a Kind Knight Card

February 19, 2018 By Meg Loven 1 Comment

So technically, the greeting says 'one of a kind' but the card is a great one to make in quantities! A whole army of knights can be cut out from the Myths & Magic Specialty Designer Series Paper (every one with glittery embossed armor) but each one IS different. Adding in the other snippets of paper from the Myths & Magic
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Filed Under: Cards, Club Projects, Clubs, Designer Series Paper, Kids Stamping, Looking for Ideas?, Products, Stampin Up, Stamps in the Mail Club, Video Tutorials Tagged With: Magical Day (145857), Magical Mates Framelits Dies (145660), Myths & Magic Glimmer Paper 6" x 6" (145601), Myths & Magic Specialty Designer Series Paper (145600), Myths & Magic Specialty Washi Tape (145602), Stamps in the Mail Club, Stamps in the Mail Club February 2018

Bubble Over Clear Card Designs: How to Use a Window Sheet Card Base

January 23, 2018 By Meg Loven 3 Comments

Looking for a fun card layout idea? Let me teach you how to make a clear base card - using the Stampin' Up! window sheets as your folded card material. This see-through card is always a winner, featuring the Bubble Over stamp set for my January Stamps in the Mail Club kit! There are some definite tips and tricks for making the layers
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Filed Under: Cards, Clubs, Designer Series Paper, Looking for Ideas?, Products, Sale-A-Bration 2018, Stampin Up, Stamps in the Mail Club, Techniques, Video Tutorials Tagged With: 1-3/8" Scallop Circle Punch (146139), 1" Circle Punch, Bottles & Bubbles Framelits Dies (145663), Bubble Over (145868), Bubbles & Fizz Designer Series Paper (147244), Tutti-Frutti Adhesive-Backed Sequins (145609), Window Sheets

Floral Hello: How to Soften Busy Designer Series Paper Patterns

December 13, 2017 By Meg Loven Leave a Comment

Thinking of flowers in winter? Orchids are a great bet - perfect for stamping all year long. But don't overpower these fragile blooms with designer paper that's too busy, or you'll lose the beauty of the flower as the blooms fade into the background. What to do though, when the perfect colored paper is just too busy for your design - and
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Filed Under: Cards, Clubs, Designer Series Paper, Looking for Ideas?, Products, Stampin Up, Stamps in the Mail Club, Techniques, Video Tutorials Tagged With: 1" Circle Punch, Big Shot, Climbing Orchid (143723), Fresh Florals Designer Series Paper Stack (144131), Glimmer Paper, Orchid Builder Framelits Dies (143747), Stamps in the Mail Club, Stamps in the Mail Club December 2017

Pop-Up Box Card Tutorial: Made Simple With Cool Treats

April 24, 2017 By Meg Loven 1 Comment

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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Filed Under: 3d projects, Cards, Clubs, Designer Series Paper, Gift Ideas, Looking for Ideas?, Products, Stampin Up, Stamps in the Mail Club, Techniques, Video Tutorials Tagged With: Cool Treats (142982), Foil Sheets, Frozen Treats Framelits Dies (142756), Metallic Foil Doilies (138392), Pop-Up Box Card, Pop-Up Cards, Stamps in the Mail Club, Stamps in the Mail Club April 2017, Sweetheart Punch (133786), Tasty Treats Specialty Designer Series Paper (142770)

WOW Card Ideas: Try a Window Sheet Card!

June 23, 2014 By Meg Loven Leave a Comment

Do you ever find yourself looking for something UNIQUE and DIFFERENT when you sit down to make a card?  Have you tried a Window Sheet Card yet??  These are such a fun surprise for Aunt Suzy (or whoever is opening the card) and they're super-simple to create.Window Sheet Cards (a few secrets--shhh!)Use a Bone Folder to crease your window
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Filed Under: Cards, Club Projects, Clubs, Designer Series Paper, In Colors 2014-2016, Looking for Ideas?, Masculine Card Ideas, Stampin Up, Stamping Opportunities, Stamps in the Mail Club, Techniques, Video Tutorials Tagged With: 2-1/2" Circle Punch, Itty Bitty Accents Punch Pack (133787), Momento Pad (132708), Moonlight Designer Series Paper Stack (133701), Stamps in the Mail Club June 2014, Thank You Card Ideas, Window Sheets, Work of Art (134114)

Color Flow Technique for Watercolor: with the Beautiful Bunch & the Fun Flower Punch

June 16, 2014 By Meg Loven 1 Comment

While you're waiting for the Blendabilities Markers to be available for order*, here's a fabulous, gorgeous, fun technique for you to try: Color Flow.* if you just can't wait for the markers, then join my Demonstrator team! You can get the Blendabilities NOW!The directions are fairly simple and the new Beautiful Bunch stamp set (134282)
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Filed Under: Cards, Club Projects, Clubs, In Colors 2014-2016, Looking for Ideas?, Punch Ideas, Stamp Club With Meg, Stampin Up, Stamping Opportunities, Techniques Tagged With: 7/8" Scallop Circle Punch, Aqua Painters, Beautiful Bunch, Color Flow Watercolor Technique, Flower Patch (134207), Fun Flower Punch (133785), Heat Embossing, Heat Tool, LovenStampfuls, Technique Tutorial

Beautiful Banners – Happy New Year!

January 1, 2014 By Meg Loven Leave a Comment

Happy New Year!! Thanks for sharing another great year of stamping with me -- I appreciate all the kind emails and comments and I love seeing stampers in person at classes, workshops and clubs.  Stamping is such a fun and fulfulling hobby.  I love the joy that comes from creating something, plus then there's the joy that comes from
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Filed Under: Big Shot, Cards, Club Projects, Clubs, Designer Series Paper, Masculine Card Ideas, Punch Ideas, Scrapbooking, Stampin Up, Stamping 101, Stamping Opportunities, Stamps in the Mail Club, Techniques, Video Tutorials Tagged With: Big Shot, Crystal Effects, Deco Label Collection Framelits, Diagonal Stripes Embossing Folder, Embossing Folder, Glass Glitter, Glimmer Paper, Polka Dot Parade Designer Series Paper, Stamps in the Mail Club, Stamps in the Mail Club December 2013, Yippee Skippee

Technique Tutorial: Acrylic Block Backgrounds

November 27, 2013 By Meg Loven Leave a Comment

Isn't the background on this tree gorgeous?  I love the soft hazy look, especially for a solemn occasion like a sympathy card.  The technique is super easy, too.  All you need is a Clear Acrylic Block - here I used the C Block (118486) and it's a perfect size to match lots of images.  Thanks for the inspiration on this technique and color
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Filed Under: Cards, Club Projects, Clubs, Express Stamping, Looking for Ideas?, Masculine Card Ideas, Stamp Club With Meg, Stampin Up, Stamping 101, Stamping Opportunities, Techniques, Workshop Projects Tagged With: Acrylic Block Background Technique, Clean and Simple, Free Tutorials, Sympathy Card Ideas, Technique Tutorial, Thoughts & Prayers

Trendy Flash!! Faux Polaroid Frames – Learn How with Video Tutorial

November 23, 2013 By Meg Loven 2 Comments

Have you seen these cards all over the place?  The Faux Polaroid Frames are super trendy in papercrafting, both in the card making world AND in the scrapbooking world. Want to get the look yourself? Here are the DIY instructions for making Faux Polaroid Frames. Supplies: White card stock (100730 - dimensions: 3" x 3-3/4") Squares
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Filed Under: Big Shot, Cards, Club Projects, Clubs, Express Stamping, Looking for Ideas?, Scrapbooking, Stampin Up, Stamping Opportunities, Stamps in the Mail Club, Techniques, Video Tutorials Tagged With: Crystal Effects, Glimmer Paper, Regarding Dahlias, Stamps in the Mail Club, Stamps in the Mail Club November 2013, Staz-On Ink, Video Tutorial

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