DIY Birthday Cards and More
DIY birthday cards are simple with these two beautiful rubber stamp sets. Backyard Basics (w-129255/c-129258) is a wonderful collection of nature stamps suitable for any occasion or project… they make me eager for spring! (Did you notice the butterfly?) I can already envision a few lovely homemade Easter cards using this set. With That’s the […]
I Hope You Like Butterfly Cards!
I was able to spend some time in my stampin’ studio this weekend, and when I was done I realized I had created a number of butterfly cards. I must be ready for spring! Or maybe it has deeper meaning, something about the transformations my life is going through… but it’s about 3:00 in the […]
Homemade Birthday Card Ideas
This is one of the coolest homemade birthday card ideas I’ve seen in a while. I love making these cards that just explode with personality when opened — like a party in a box! — and people really seem to enjoy receiving them. I went all out with a variety of stamp sets and dies […]
Happy 21st Birthday Card!
Happy 21st birthday, Marcus! My son’s 21st birthday is here — where does the time go? — and this is my birthday card for him. The silver foil paper (132178) made it a bit challenging to photograph, but hopefully you can see it okay. I ran it through the Big Shot using the Argyle Embossing […]
Modern Medley Thank You Card Ideas
This thank you card idea was inspired by the wedding thank you card I received from my niece. Featuring one of the designs from my favorite Modern Medley (126926) patterned paper, it’s simple, elegant, and easy to make. What more could you ask for? Click on the photo for a closer view. The greeting came […]
I Miss You Card
This understated I Miss You card came together quickly with a little designer paper — can you guess which one? 🙂 — and the Big Shot Die-Cutting Machine (113439). I love the neutral palette of the Modern Medley Designer Paper (126926). Sophisticated on its own, it’s just as beautiful with an added accent of color. […]
Shiny Card Making Techniques
January’s edition of the Stamp4Joy Card Making Club features the Foil Sheets (Silver-132178/Gold-132622), along with a tutorial of ideas for a variety of card making techniques using them. Metallic accents are all the rage! Now you can bring some beauty and glitz to your own paper art crafts using the affordable and high-quality silver and […]
I Just Want to Sale-A-Brate!
It’s so exciting, Sale-A-Bration is almost here! Free rubber stamps rock!!! This handmade card idea gives a sneak peek from the upcoming Sale-A-Bration catalog, the See Ya Later stamp set. I never seem to have enough sayings, and this set is a fantastic addition with its unique collection of greeting card messages. You can click […]
Humorous Birthday Card
I made this humorous birthday card for a friend of mine. On the back of the “record” it says, “Congratulations! The music you grew up on is now considered Classic Rock!” You can actually get that greeting as part of the Bombs Away Birthday photopolymer stamp set. What makes this record card even more funny […]
Start Making Envelopes Yourself
Today is the last day for the Weekly Deals, and they are available while supplies last. Start making envelopes to coordinate with your handmade card designs. They’re easy to use in your Big Shot, and will add a custom touch to all your special card making projects. And today only you can pick up the […]