How to Make Your Own Window Cards
Sometimes it’s fun to turn things inside out. With this circle window card layout, most of the images are actually inside the card, rather than …
Tips & Tricks: Best Place to Find Inspiration for Cards
Are you ever “stuck” when you sit down to stamp? Do you suffer from the crafting version of Writer’s Block? If so, then you’ll really …
Learn to Stamp in 3 Simple Steps: A Nice Cuppa
When I teach beginners how to stamp, I like to tell them that there are three simple steps: stamp, layer and embellish. This card layout …
Video Tutorial: How To Make The Snow Cone Pop-Up Card
Have you been watching the excitement coming from Salt Lake City this week? I’ve been here for the Stampin’ Up! OnStage 2016 event – 3 …
Springtime Gift Idea: Pretty Petals Card Set with the Envelope Punch Board
Need a perfect Mother’s Day gift? Something to give a friend as a thank you for watching your pets over spring break? A hostess gift? …
Rose Wonder: Make Your Own Banner Card
Sometimes a simple trick makes all the difference between “aha!” and “oh no!” This trick for cutting your own custom banner tails is exactly one …
Color Mistakes and How To Avoid Them
When a stamp set (like Rose Wonder) has such beautiful lines, a sweet and simple layout is all that’s needed to highlight the art work. …
Simple Design: Use the Rule of Three
Three is a pretty amazing number. Have you ever noticed how commonly it pops up? Three steps to good writing. Three things to remember – …
Photo Cards: Mini Fold-Up Purse Album
It’s a snowy blustery day here – 6 to 9 inches of snow and 50 mph wind gusts. Definitely a good day to stay inside …
Sunburst Outline: Using Die Cut Masks
I loved this card shared on the Stampin’ Up! home page recently – and wanted to adapt it for one of my Stamps in the …
Sponged Sunburst – Faux Layering Card Technique
So many techniques for the fun Sunburst Thinlits Die (140617) and the coordinating Sunburst Sayings stamp set (140725). This video tutorial post will teach you …
Color Me Irresistible: Sponged Sunburst Thinlits
Quick poll – is it sunny or gray where you’re stamping right now? The good news is that the Sunburst Thinlits Die (140617) and the …
Party Pop-Up Cards: Birthday Die Cuts to Celebrate
A hand-stamped card is always a treat to receive in the mail. But when the card opens and a BIRTHDAY CAKE jumps out, the experience …
Hip Hip Hooray for Faux Stained Glass Paper Piecing
Looking for another fun way to use your die cut shapes? Try turning them into stained glass! Okay – faux stained glass. Paper doesn’t survive …
It’s Clear! How to Make A Window Sheet Card
Ever have a piece of Designer Series Paper that had two gorgeous sides – and you couldn’t bear to ‘waste’ one side by layering it …