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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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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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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Pretty Inside and Out: #DSPCardBase with a Peek-A-Boo Window
It's a #DSPCardBase - Level 2! My post from the other day shared a #DSPCardBase design using the Peaceful Poppies Designer Series Paper (check the post - learn about saving both sides). This card takes the DSP Card Base design up a notch - adding a Peek-A-Boo Window to the front of the card.
Oh - and did I mention a hidden Pop-Up Card
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Bring On the Color: Ombre Brushed Background Technique
Who doesn't love a chance to add bling to a card? The Peaceful Poppies Sequins from this new product suite are a fun and simple embellishment for any project. This card from my January LovenStamps Card Tutorials features the Painted Poppies stamp set as a focal point, along with a fun ombre background technique.
The ombre background can
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A Card Without No Envelope? That’s Like Peanut Butter Without Jelly!
Milk without cookies? Peanut butter without jelly? How are these things even possible? I'd argue that a card without an envelope is just as lost as the milk and the peanut butter. And the Painted Poppies stamp set from the NEW 2020 Stampin' Up! Mini Catalog has the perfect stamp for easy envelope art.
Be sure to stamp on your envelopes –
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Ombre Die Cut Valentine (with Fun Fold DSP Layer)
This little card brings more to the table than it first appears - not only does it include a special ombre sponging technique for die cut words from the Word Wishes Dies set, but it also includes a fun fold for the Perennial Essence Designer Series Paper.
Untie the polka dot tulle bow and let the fun fold out!
Gorgeous paper, isn't
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Color Questions: Answered!
Colors can feel tricky. I get it. Which ones go together? Which are a terrible combination? Here's my fail-safe answer to choosing perfect color combinations: grab your nearest Designer Series Paper and use it to select your colors.
For these So Many Stars projects (part of my November Card Tutorials - free with any purchase in my online
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Come To Gather Technique BONUS Tip: Custom Thread Colors
As I mentioned the other day in my video tutorial on the Mini Curvy Keepsakes Box, I'm absolutely adoring this Come to Gather Suite from the Holiday Catalog. I love it so much that I've featured it in my LovenStamps Online Crafting Class for September!
A free class, you ask? Yes! 10 project ideas complete with video tips and a printable
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