Truly, adding texture to a card is one of my favorite tried-and-true tricks for dressing up a background. This card, adapted from the soon-to-retire 2018-2019 Stampin' Up! Annual Catalog, features the pretty Springtime Impressions Thinlits Dies in a different way. Instead of using them to cut the card stock, this card uses the dies to
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Stamping Made Simple: Explosion Box Candle Cards for Christmas
Is it a card? Is it a gift? Is it a candle? Survey says: all of the above! The Explosion Box Candle Card is a sweet way to share your love of crafting with someone special. And with Dashing Deer, this project is perfect for holiday greetings. Plus with Stamps in the Mail Club, it all arrives at your doorstep, ready to stamp!
I recently
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Anyone for a Cupcake? (Coffee Cafe is NOT just for coffee lovers!)
I know the stamp set is actually named "Coffee Cafe" and the greetings are very coffee-centric, but if you're not a coffee lover, then you should know that this stamp set can still be a terrific one for you! After all, who doesn't like cupcakes? Milkshakes? Frosting? See what I mean? EVERYONE should have this fun stamp set!
This card
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Watercolor 102: Best Birds and Blender Pens
Time for Watercoloring with Blender Pens - 102! Blender Pens are a simple tool for adding color to your projects. No experience or art degree required. In the video tutorial, I'll share tips for using a Blender Pen to add color to the images from the Best Birds stamp set, along with step-by-step directions for creating this card for my
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6 Pocket Treats & Tea Bag Holder – A Mini Gift Idea (Just Add Chocolate)
With the end of the school year approaching, everyone's looking for a sweet treat that's easy to make. Or thinking about wedding favors? Also a great idea! This 6 Pocket Treat Holder is a perfect fit. Just grab some 6"x6" squares of Designer Series Paper (you pick the theme) and get ready to start folding. This project is simple and
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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 is a terrific example of how to use those steps to make your own greeting cards. Of course if you're feeling tentative about getting started in rubber stamping, you'll want to purchase my April Stamps
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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 of those that you absolutely need for your stamping tool box. No tools required! Have you ever tried to cut the banner tail and ended up trimming one side, then another, trying to even up the
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How to Use Your Designer Series Paper
Do you have the same fear as me? The one where you don't want to cut into a sheet of gorgeous designer series paper because you "might" have a project later and might want to save it? And what if you already used that paper? Eek! I know - I hear you. Like I said, I'm in the same boat sometimes. But I have a trick that will make it SO
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Use Your Hoard: Designer Series Paper Backgrounds
Really, it's okay. You can USE that paper you've been keeping for a 'special' occasion! And guess what? You CAN stamp on it, too! Got a pattern that's a little too 'cutesy' for the card you want? Grab a stamp and some ink and update it with a collage-style effect that adds a more artsy or eclectic element.
Speaking of eclectic, the
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An Open Heart – Thank You Tag
I have so much catching up to do with you here on my blog! Wanted to share this simple yet elegant gift tag project that I created for the all fabulous demonstrator helpers at our Spring Into Stamping event at the start of May. Was that only 3 weeks ago? Seriously, seems like it was 3 months. At this time of year, I'm sure you know
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Fun Fold Flap Card: Ideas for the Work of Art stamp set
Yup, it's the Work of Art stamp set (134114) again -- I can't help it! I absolutely adore this stamp set. Plus it's the stamp set featured in my June Stamps in the Mail Club, so you should plan to see a few more fun ideas for it from me! (see more Work of Art card ideas)
And of course, if you want to make these June SITM cards yourself
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Sale-A-Bration Tutorials: Feeling Sentimental
Only 4 weeks left of Sale-A-Bration, but the good news is that I have another tutorial for you! This week when you place an order with me, either online in my store or in person, you'll get the next of Meg's Final 5 Tutorials - for the Feeling Sentimental stamp set (see it online - 129630).
Meg’s Final 5 Tutorial: Week 2 – Feeling
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