Four Ways To Use This Handmade Card

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Offhand, I can think of four ways to use this handmade card.  You could make it as a: birthday card thank you card get well card thinking of you card Can you think of any others? Of course, if you change out the card sentiment then you’ll have even more. This sweet card idea used […]

Ombre’ Rubber Stamp Technique

In this craft tutorial you’ll learn four different ways to create the ombre’ rubber stamp technique. Color is an amazing thing!  It sets a mood, conveys a feeling, and can even brighten your day. These card making instructions are all about using a variety of ombre’ techniques along with some of your favorite paper craft […]

New Designs for Digital Card Making!

It’s Tuesday, and that means new designs for your digital card making and scrapbooking! You can try Stampin’ Up!’s free digital scrapbook software for 30 days!  If you haven’t given it a test drive, what are you waiting for? For 30 days you’ll have full access to the software and design tools for making homemade […]

Cheery Greeting Cards

Polka dots are guaranteed to turn your ho-hum handmade card ideas into bright and cheery greeting cards.  I picked up the Polka Dot Parade designer paper for FREE this month, just for doing a job that I love.  How cool is that? Seriously, I can’t look at the red polka dots without thinking of Minnie […]

Try Making Homemade Cards

When you try making homemade cards don’t feel like you have to use tons of layers and embellishments.  Those types of cards are fun to make, but they do take more time.  Whip out a bunch of simple yet beautiful birthday cards and thank you cards to have on hand when you don’t have time […]

Making Homemade Cards

Things don’t always go as planned when making homemade cards, even for me. I really like how this card came out, despite the fact that the stamped image is incomplete in the middle.  I considered putting another flower over it, but I decided to leave it as it is.  I may add a butterfly or […]

Wish List Bigger Than Your Bank Account?

Is your wish list bigger than your bank account? Did you know that Stampin’ Up! hostesses earn free stamps and accessories?  In fact, my hostesses usually average over $100 in free stuff!  Just for inviting family and friends over for a few hours of stamping and learning more about how to use rubber stamps! But […]

Card Folding Techinques: Trifold Cards

Using different card folding techniques will add variety and interest when you’re making homemade cards. Here is a version of a trifold card where the two sides fold in to meet in the middle.   I used the Curly Label Punch in the middle as the two sides fold in, and also used it to punch […]