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DIY Gift Ideas: Note Cards & Envelopes in a Pretty Box

February 28, 2019 By Meg Loven Leave a Comment

I love giving cards as gifts. And I love it even more when there's a coordinating box to make the presentation perfect!  But as you may know, the Acetate Card Boxes in the Stampin' Up! catalog are too big for note cards - the cards just flop around in the box like dead fish.  And dead fish do not make good gift ideas. So to fix this, I
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Filed Under: 3d projects, Boxes and Bags, Cards, Club Projects, Designer Series Paper, Favors and Treats, Gift Ideas, Looking for Ideas?, Products, Stampin Up, Stamps in the Mail Club, Techniques, Video Tutorials Tagged With: Acetate Card Boxes (144628), DIY Gift Boxes, Needle and Thread (148724), Needlepoint Elements Framelits Dies (148541), Needlepoint Nook 12 x 12" Designer Series Paper (148807), Needlepoint Nook Mini Buttons (148810), Note Cards, Old Olive Linen Thread (148811), Pretty Label Punch (143715), Simply Scored, Stamps in the Mail Club, Stamps in the Mail Club February 2019

Simple Stamping: Fun Card Fold Ideas for Easel Cards

February 27, 2019 By Meg Loven Leave a Comment

Sometimes you need a card for a special purpose - like one that will stand up and continue to share cheer from a table or counter. For occasions like this, an Easel Card is the perfect 'fun fold' card layout. This card features the Needle & Thread stamp set from the Needlepoint Nook product suite. Such pretty and detailed floral
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Filed Under: 3d projects, Cards, Designer Series Paper, Looking for Ideas?, Products, Stampin Up, Stamps in the Mail Club, Techniques, Video Tutorials Tagged With: Needle and Thread (148724), Needlepoint Elements Framelits Dies (148541), Needlepoint Nook 12 x 12" Designer Series Paper (148807), Simply Scored, Stamps in the Mail Club, Stamps in the Mail Club February 2019

Secret Slot Gift Card Holder: How Sweet It Is with the Pretty Label Punch

January 20, 2019 By Meg Loven Leave a Comment

Lurking inside this card is a secret... a special slot fold that creates a pocket for a gift card! This technique is actually really simple. You just need to score your cardstock, punch on the center score line, then fold the front and back so that the 'pocket' stays in the middle. Fun, right? Plus the candy theme with the Sweetest Thing
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Filed Under: 3d projects, Big Shot, Cards, Club Projects, Designer Series Paper, Favors and Treats, Gift Ideas, Looking for Ideas?, Products, Stampin Up, Stamps in the Mail Club, Techniques, Video Tutorials Tagged With: Gift Card, Glitter Enamel Dots (144200), How Sweet It Is Designer Series Paper (148568), Jar of Sweets Framelits Dies (148524), Pretty Label Punch (143715), Simply Scored, Stamps in the Mail Club, Stamps in the Mail Club January 2019, Sweetest Thing (148575)

Hooray for the Retro Gift Card Box – Featuring Broadway Bound

December 28, 2018 By Meg Loven Leave a Comment

Gift cards are ALWAYS in season - whether it's Christmas or pretty much any of the other 364 days of the year. This Retro Gift Card Box is a perfect way to dress up a gift - the Broadway Birthday box is just as much fun as the card that you put inside! When I created this box for Stamps in the Mail Club this month, this birthday box was
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Filed Under: 3d projects, Boxes and Bags, Club Projects, Designer Series Paper, Favors and Treats, Gift Ideas, Looking for Ideas?, Products, Stampin Up, Stamps in the Mail Club, Video Tutorials Tagged With: Acetate Card Boxes (144628), Black 1/8" Cord (146350), Broadway Birthday (147067), Broadway Bound Specialty Designer Series Paper (146277), Broadway Lights Framelits Dies (146317), Simply Scored, Stamps in the Mail Club December 2018, Stamps in the Mail Club with Meg, Starburst Punch (143717), Uninked Spectrum Pad (147048)

Stamping Made Simple: Explosion Box Candle Cards for Christmas

October 29, 2018 By Meg Loven 1 Comment

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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Filed Under: 3d projects, Boxes and Bags, Christmas, Club Projects, Designer Series Paper, Favors and Treats, Gift Ideas, Looking for Ideas?, Products, Stampin Up, Stamps in the Mail Club, Techniques, Video Tutorials, Wedding Ideas Tagged With: 1-1/4" Circle Punch, 5/8" Striped Burlap Trim (147889), Boxes, Dashing Deer (147728), Detailed Deer Thinlits Dies (147915), DIY Gift Boxes, Festive Farmhouse Designer Series Paper (147820), Linen Thread, Simply Scored, Sprig Punch (148012), Stamps in the Mail Club, Stamps in the Mail Club October 2018

3 Proven Design Tips for Tag Front Card Success

August 27, 2018 By Meg Loven Leave a Comment

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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Filed Under: Cards, Club Projects, Designer Series Paper, Looking for Ideas?, Masculine Card Ideas, Products, Stampin Up, Stamps in the Mail Club, Techniques, Video Tutorials Tagged With: 1-1/2" Circle Punch (138299), Banner Triple Punch (138292), Sea of Textures stamp set (146486), Simply Scored, Stamping Secret, Stamps in the Mail Club, Stamps in the Mail Club August 2018, Tag Front Cards, Tranquil Textures Designer Series Paper (146331), Tranquil Textures Sprinkles (146337), Under the Sea Framelits Dies (146334)

Squash Albums Made Simple: Tropical Chic Folding Card Tutorial

July 20, 2018 By Meg Loven 1 Comment

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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Filed Under: 3d projects, Cards, Designer Series Paper, Favors and Treats, Gift Ideas, Looking for Ideas?, Products, Scrapbooking, Stampin Up, Stamps in the Mail Club, Techniques, Video Tutorials Tagged With: 6"x6" Paper Crafting Hacks, Basic Adhesive-Backed Sequins (146933), Granny Apple Green 1/2" Textured Weave Ribbon (146920), Simply Scored, Sponge Daubers, Tropical Chic (146753), Tropical Escape 6" x 6" Designer Series Paper (146916), Tropical Thinlits Dies (146831)

Pop Up Corner Cards Made Simple: Petal Palette

April 25, 2018 By Meg Loven 1 Comment

I’m in love with this card design!  The Pop-Up Corner card is perfect when you need some extra space for photos, signatures or an extra-long message.  This card features the Watercolor Words stamp set for my April Stamps in the Mail Club.  Haven’t signed up yet?  It’s not too late!  Check out the details now and use the “click here order
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Filed Under: 3d projects, Cards, Club Projects, Designer Series Paper, Looking for Ideas?, Products, Stampin Up, Stamps in the Mail Club, Techniques, Video Tutorials, Wedding Ideas Tagged With: 2-1/4" Circle Punch (143720), 2" Circle Punch (133782), Big Shot, Cards that Move, Monochromatic, Petal Palette (145788), Petal Passion Designer Series Paper (145589), Petals & More Thinlits Dies (145655), Pop-Up Cards, Simply Scored, Stamps in the Mail Club, Stamps in the Mail Club April 2018, Sweet & Sassy Framelits Dies (141707), Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad (132708)

Labels to Love: Merry Music Treat Tubes for Christmas in Pink & White

September 30, 2017 By Meg Loven Leave a Comment

LovenStamps: Merry Music Treat Tubes for Christmas - black and white and Berry Burst all over, with Labels to Love stamp set

Do you have your Treat Tubes yet? Don't wait to add these to your next order - they're sure to be a hot commodity (and they're on Low Inventory right now!). This project was one that I created to feature the elegant black & white in the Merry Music Specialty Designer Series Paper. Who wouldn't love to receive one of these pretty
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Filed Under: 3d projects, Candy Projects, Cards, Designer Series Paper, Favors and Treats, Gift Ideas, Looking for Ideas?, Products, Stamp Club To Go, Stampin Up, Wedding Ideas Tagged With: 7/8" Striped Ribbon (144624), Everyday Label Punch (144668), Labels To Love (144967), Merry Music Specialty Designer Series Paper (144623), Party Favors, Shower Favor, Simply Scored, Swirly Snowflakes Thinlits Dies (144678), Treat Tubes (144612), Wedding Favor

Simple Stamping Treat Tubes: Spooky Cat on a Spooky Night

September 25, 2017 By Meg Loven Leave a Comment

LovenStamps: Spooky Cat and the Cat Punch Treat Tube Holder Card - updated directions for using Spooky Night Designer Series Paper

I am in love with this Spooky Night Designer Series Paper right now - so many fun ideas! Did you know that you can punch the printed cats from the paper with the new Cat Punch? And that the tree branch featured in this project has TWO directions - shown here with the cat sitting in front of the moon, or rotate to the left 90 degrees, and
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Filed Under: 1st Grade Projects, 3d projects, Boxes and Bags, Candy Projects, Designer Series Paper, Favors and Treats, Gift Ideas, Halloween, Looking for Ideas?, Products, Stamp Club With Meg, Stampin Up, Techniques, Thanksgiving Tagged With: Black Rhinestone Jewels (144639), Cat Punch (144666), Cat Stamps, Classic Label Punch (141491), Everyday Label Punch (144668), Halloween, Simply Scored, Spooky Cat (144749), Spooky Night Designer Series Paper (144610), Treat Tubes (144612), Vintage Crochet Trim (144611)

Fun Folds Tutorial: Dutch Door Card with Cool Treats

April 19, 2017 By Meg Loven 2 Comments

Cards with a unique fold?  Absolutely!  I love this Dutch Door fold card for the simplicity - and I've been making a ton of them lately!  What better way to feature some fun Designer Series Papers?  Be sure to check the retiring list in my online store for today's selection... available while supplies last only, so don't wait if you see
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Filed Under: Big Shot, Cards, Club Projects, Designer Series Paper, Looking for Ideas?, Products, Stampin Up, Stamps in the Mail Club, Techniques, Video Tutorials Tagged With: Big Shot, Cool Treats (142982), Frozen Treats Framelits Dies (142756), Fun Folds, Glimmer Paper, Layering Circle Framelits Dies (141705), Simply Scored, Stamps in the Mail Club, Stamps in the Mail Club April 2017, Tasty Treats Specialty Designer Series Paper (142770)

Oh So Succulent Video Tutorial: Tunnel Card Technique

March 20, 2017 By Meg Loven 2 Comments

Did you see the Tunnel Card directions that I posted last week?  I have another Tunnel Card project to share with you - this time featuring the Oh So Succulent stamp set, which is the feature for my Stamps in the Mail Club during March. This version of a pop-up card includes an insert that creates an instant focal point - whatever you
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Filed Under: 3d projects, Big Shot, Cards, Club Projects, Designer Series Paper, Looking for Ideas?, Products, Stampin Up, Stamps in the Mail Club, Techniques, Video Tutorials Tagged With: Decorative Label Punch, Layering Circle Framelits Dies (141705), Oh So Succulent (142992), Oh So Succulent Photopolymer Bundle (145184), Simply Scored, Stamps in the Mail Club, Stamps in the Mail Club March 2017, Succulent Framelits Dies (142757), Succulent Garden Designer Series Paper (142778), Tunnel Card

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