One of the secrets I’ve discovered over years of stamping is that texture transforms a simple card into something extra special. And here’s the good news—you don’t need a hundred tools or advanced skills to make it happen. Today, I’m sharing how the soft embossing technique can take your beginner card from flat to fabulous. Paired with the… Read More »
A Season for Creativity Don’t you just love how autumn brings out the cozy in all of us? Warm colors, crisp air, a little more time at the craft table with a cup of tea or cocoa—this is my happy place! And when I saw the Amber Autumn bundle, I knew right away it was going to be… Read More »
If you’ve been around my craft table for any length of time, you already know that I love to create cards that reach out and connect. Whether it’s to share a favorite memory, a funny moment, or a heartfelt wish, there’s just something magical about creating the card and sharing it with someone special. This month, I’ve fallen… Read More »
Week 5 of the 12 Weeks of Christmas with Just Stamp takes the beautiful Artful Amaryllis a cut above to create a Christmas card in classic red and gold. It’s a great choice for your Christmas greeting this year, as the Amaryllis plant always makes a great gifting choice, too. The stamp and die bundle in the… Read More »
Hybrid embossing folders offer lots of options. Use the embossing folder and coordinating dies separately or together to create texture and cut shapes for handmade projects. In this week’s Facebook LIVE class, I shared four ways to use the folder, coordinating dies and even the stamp images in the collection to create handmade cards. Plus, I used a… Read More »
TV antennae. Technicolor swatches. And the classic design of the entertainment box. These elements add up to retro, good time vibes, which is the gist of Stampin’ Up!’s Tune In Bundle. It’s the featured bundle in this month’s free card class. Today’s card starts with a go-to card template found on page 22 of the Stampin’ Up! annual… Read More »
The Floating Frame card technique combined with the stunning Magnolia Mood bundle creates two WOW cards in under 10 steps! While the cards created with this technique looking amazing, they are not difficult to craft. Bonus! You create two cards as you craft the one project. And, there are minimal supplies needed. FYI: You will need to… Read More »
Here’s a free-standing Pop Up Fun Fold card for the desk top or mantel, or it can be used as a fun gift package. Either way, it folds flat and fits in a standard A2 envelope for easy mailing. This project was created with the Trusty Tools bundle from the January – April Mini Catalog — and… Read More »