When was the last time you made something and couldn't believe how much FUN it was to assemble and then play with your finished project? The Squash Album Folding Card - or just plain Squash Album - is one of the most fun projects out there. Fun to create, fun to play with, and you better believe it's fun to receive one!
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Crafting Hacks for 6×6″ Designer Series Paper: Tropical Escape Note Card
I love a good crafting hack as much as the next person - so many good ideas out there, right? And if you're not familiar with a term, a 'crafting hack' is like a 'life hack' except related to crafting. Life hacks are those things that make you smack your forehead and go, "Why didn't I know that? What a brilliant idea!"
There's no need to
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Faux Rock N Roll Made Simple: Tropical Technique Tutorials
While I absolutely love the firm foam ink pads that Stampin' Up! carries this days, one of the techniques that's harder to do is the Rock N Roll Technique. When you need more than one color on a bold stamp, it used to be possible to ink the stamp in the lighter color first, then 'rock' the stamp around a darker ink pad to pick up the
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Top Designer Series Paper Layout: Tag Front Cards
Do you follow me on Instagram? Recently I had a conversation with another crafter about a card that I'd posted - one with a fun Tag Front Card design from a year ago. I didn't realize that I'd never shared that card here on my blog, so thought I should let you know... be sure to follow me on Instagram and Facebook so you don't miss
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The Purse Accessory that EVERY Crafter Needs
Do you see of project inspiration everywhere? Color combos that you'd love to try? Or maybe you just think of things for your 'to do' list at odd moments. No matter what, you need to make some of these sweet Tag Topper Punch Post It Note Holders. They're super-quick and super-fun. Decorate however you'd like!
The extra-heavy Share What
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Make Card Design Work for You: Varied Vases and the Vases Builder Punch
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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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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Gotta Have It All: Note Card Gifts (and the cutest purse idea!)
One of my favorite demonstrator perks is gathering with other Stampin' Up! demonstrators to see new products, share ideas and projects and have fun sharing our love of crafting together. This past year I got to spend 4 days at a demonstrator retreat with my LovenStampfuls team and one of the things we did was make little table
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Gotta Have It All: Fussy Cut Flower Card
When is paper not just paper? How about when the images double as an embellishment? That's how this gorgeous new Share What You Love paper works - both as the background and the decoration for this simple card. Just add some extra tidbits from the Share What You Love Embellishment Kit and voila!
Ready to get some tips on putting this
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