I've been seeing these Pop-Up Box cards around for the last couple of months. But honestly, the first time I looked at one, I thought, "No way." I figured they were way too complicated for my tastes. I'm a fan of simple stamping. But then I finally saw one created in person at our demonstrator Stamp & Share event last month, and I
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Stamps + Designer Paper = Trendy Accents
Another trend that's popular right now? Using Designer Series Paper to accent stamped image elements! The technique is super-simple and I've got a Video Tutorial to show you how to create a fun card with this technique.
You can make this card at home as part of my February Stamps in the Mail Club - and yes, I have a couple of kits left
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Join the Gold Rush: Happy Watercolor Note Card
What's on trend these days? Open the Occasions Catalog and you'll see right away -- it's a GOLD rush!
This glamorous gold card is one of the projects that you'll make during February as part of my Stamps in the Mail Club. If you've been watching my videos for awhile and thought about joining the Club, FEBRUARY is the first month of a
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Happy Congratulations: Masking Technique Video Tutorial
Looking for some fun projects on with the Happy Congratulations stamp set? This project features the Bermuda Bay Celebration Add-On Kit (133432) and the Masking Technique - easy steps to a layered look with your stamping.If you’re viewing via email subscription, click here to see the post & video directly on my blogFeatured supplies
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Instant Gift Idea: Nifty Trick for Envelopes
Need a way to package up some fun note cards? Here's a nifty way to use envelopes to make a Card Portfolio in a jiffy! These would make great holiday gifts -- just package up a few cards & envelopes. Teachers would LOVE to have a head start on their thank you notes for after Christmas!
Trying to decide on a stamp set? The
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Trendy Flash!! Faux Polaroid Frames – Learn How with Video Tutorial
Have you seen these cards all over the place? The Faux Polaroid Frames are super trendy in papercrafting, both in the card making world AND in the scrapbooking world.
Want to get the look yourself?
Here are the DIY instructions for making Faux Polaroid Frames.
Supplies:
White card stock (100730 - dimensions: 3" x 3-3/4")
Squares
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Learn Howto! Crystal Effects Layered Flowers
You're going to LOVE the DIY effects you can get with this technique. Many stamps are perfect for cutting in layers and then re-assembling to create a multi-dimensional look.But when you add Crystal Effects (101055) to the equation, you're in for a whole new treat! Check out this Video Tutorial on how to create layered flowers with the
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Video Tutorial: Double Stamping Technique
What a great technique for stamps with lots of detail -- especially if you don't want to take the time to color them. The Regarding Dahlias stamp set is a terrific choice.
Double Stamping Technique:
You'll need squares of Whisper White card stock, plus darker mats for each (cut the mats 1/4" bigger than the white pieces).
Layer the
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Fan Fold Gift Bags – Blast from the Past
I know! It's so easy! It was a white lunch sack, and now it's a sweet gift bag. Magic? I don't think so... more like a simple Video Tutorial on making these Fan Fold Gift Bags, along with supplies from the Merry Little Christmas Simply Created Card Kit (132158) and my Stamps in the Mail Club Kit.
Fan Fold Gift Bags: Video
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Thankful Journal Project: Video Tutorial
Here is the last of my Thankful Tablescape Kit projects from my September Stamps in the Mail Club kit. This project was presented on stage at the Stampin' Up! Convention this past summer and I loved it!
The idea is to make a pocket page for the special things in your life -- family, friends, memories... The chalkboard die cuts from the
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Fall Pop N Cuts Birthday Card – Thankful Tablescape Kit
Here's another Thankful Tablescape Kit project from my September Stamps in the Mail Club kit. I love the Pop N Cuts Card Base Die (130099) for the Big Shot -- it has a fabulous shape for a card base (the outer shape) and with the Label Pop N Cuts (130160) it creates a fun pop-up in the center.
Isn't that fun?? I added a couple of
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Beyond Basic Borders: Creative Card Edging
Ever get tired of folding your card stock in half and calling it a card? Here's a fun way to make a creative use of your card edges for a little extra visual effect.
Creative Card Edging Tutorial:
Fold basic card stock in half.
Trim away 3/4" or more from the front card edge.
Apply ribbon, Designer Series Paper or stamp images on
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