One of the very first techniques I learned as a stamper was how to mask off my images. If you remember the REALLY old stamp set, Button Bear, then picture the little teddy in the wagon - made possible by masking. If you don't remember Button Bear, then never fear...he's long in the past, and this updated sunset (sunrise?) card is a
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Would You Mix and Match These Stamps and Patterns?
When the Mountain Air and matching Majestic Mountain Dies first arrived on my stamp table, I wasn't quite sure what to do with them. Fortunately, cards with this bundle pretty much design themselves. I encourage you to stamp, die cut and throw some pieces together. You'll find that the pieces are perfectly designed for building gorgeous
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Stair Step Cards Made Simple: Majestic Mountain Scenery Card Tutorial
Do you have friends who love a good pop-up card or cards that move when they're opened? Then you'll want to try this Stair Step Card Tutorial - and make your own pop-up card at home. With the Mountain Air stamp set, you can created beautiful layered scenery in actual 3-D. Each layer of the scenery sits on a different layer of the stair
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Monochrome Cards for Guys: Majestic Mountain
When it comes to requested video and idea topics, one of my most popular requests is "cards for guys." Turns out that flowery sentiments don't always fit the bill when we're crafting for friends, brothers, sons, dads, etc. Fortunately, there are some stamp sets that lend themselves to the more rugged in our lives - perfect for masculine
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Secrets for the Perfect Collage Card: Follow Your Heart with Parisian Beauty
Don't you love a good layered collage card idea? The elements from the Parisian Blossoms Suite (which includes the Parisian Beauty and the Forever Blossoms Bundles) create a perfect palette for drawing design pieces. The flourish adds an elegant swirl, and I've cut it here from Champagne Foil Sheets to match the champagne foil in the
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Simple Sunny Springtime Blooms with the Tulip Builder Punch
Don't you love when the sun starts shining and springtime comes? I do! And somehow the springtime sun always makes me pull out my Subtles Collection colors and I reach for the nearest tulip stamp set. Right now, that set is the fabulous Timeless Tulips stamp set from the January - June Mini Catalog.
Even more fun? Timeless Tulips has a
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Make Your Own Birthday Greeting – with a Pocket for a Gift Card
My amazing friend, Mary Ellen Stites, introduced me to this card design last month - this super-simple way to turn a regular sized card into a gift card holder, with just one extra score line. See how it works?
I've created this card based on her basic design, this time featuring the Bonanza Buddies stamp set and fabulous Birthday
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My Most Popular Video Tutorial: Revamped with a Pop-Up Lion
Have you looked at Pop Up Box Cards and thought about making one...then decided 2 seconds later that they're too difficult? I have good news for you - this Pop-Up Box Card Tutorial will make you an expert, and you're going to love creating this sweet card with the Bonanza Buddies stamp set!
I've posted a few Pop-Up Box Cards over the
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Secrets for #DSPCardBase Projects: Birthday Bonanza Buddies
Save both sides? Skip the cardstock? These are BOTH great reasons to try a different kind of card - one that uses Designer Series Paper as the starting point for the card. You'll want to know a couple of these make or break tricks though, to keep your cards sturdy and well-designed. All these tips are demonstrated in projects on my blog -
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A Heartfelt Happy Valentine’s Day – So Lucky to Have a Friend Like You!
Hope your day is warm and wonderful! I adore this Heartfelt stamp set and the fabulous friendship greetings.
Best trick on this project? Fold your cardstock in half, then use the heart punch to punch both layers at the same time - with the fold INSIDE the punch edge. It's like the little paper dolls that you made as a kid - the heart
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A #DSPCardBase From My Heart to Yours
Remember back in 1st grade when the teacher would pass out doilies and stickers and construction paper in faded reds, pinks and purples? It was around the start of February, when colors were drab outside but the bright promise of Valentine's Day treats would light up the classroom. And lots of little hands cut out vaguely heart-shaped
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Practically Perfect: Peaceful Poppies Pocket Treats
Chocolate and stamps. They just call out to each other - and they're SO happy when they get together! This fancy fold pocket treat holder is SO simple to create, and the sweet pockets are perfect for any sweet treat - or even tea bags and biscuits!
Who could resist a goodie from this fancy fold treat?
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