Seriously - why pick sides? It's like picking between your two kids...there's just no contest. You love both kids the same. That's how I feel about Designer Series Paper sometimes - especially the new Frosted Floral sheets from the Holiday Catalog. They're FROSTED - like shiny - and it's awful to have to cover one side up by gluing it
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3 Proven Design Tips for Tag Front Card Success
Have you made a Tag Front Card yet? I am in love with this layout. A Tag Front Card opens sideway or up and down to reveal your message, but the decorations placed on the front of the card are still visible when the card is opened. So instead of having to design BOTH the card front and the card inside, Tag Front Cards use a single design
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Double The Folds, Double The Fun
I love a card with a surprise. This one might look like a normal card, but it actually opens in the center - twice! The cutting is so simple for this card, too - and it's a great way to feature a Designer Series Paper that you love.
Of course the pieces are pre-cut for you when you order a Stamps in the Mail Club kit, but if you'd like
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See How Easily You Can Emboss Using Big Shot Dies
Have you had a chance yet to try the new Big Shot Embossing Mats? This must-have set of add-on mats for your Big Shot will turn your entire library of cutting dies into embossing dies. So for just a few dollars, you'll be extending the possibilities endlessly for the products you already have.
I know! You're wondering why you don't
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Crafting Hacks: 6×6″ Designer Series Paper – Tag Front Card Idea
More crafting hacks? Yes, please! This Stamps in the Mail Club card also features Designer Series Paper and efficient ways to use your paper. Hate cutting into a sheet because you don't want to 'waste' it? This 6 x 6" Crafting Hacks series is for you!
For this Tag Front Card (I've been on a kick for this layout lately), I created the
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Squash Albums Made Simple: Tropical Chic Folding Card Tutorial
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!
Picture this
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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.
Simple Steps to Stamping
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Embellish
Sounds
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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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