If you’ve ever sat down to make a card, stared at your pretty paper pile, and thought, “Well… now what?” — friend, you are stuck at Step 1. And you are so not alone. Today I’ve got three easy card templates that will rescue you from that stuck feeling and carry you all the way to “Look what… Read More »
Life’s Full of Reasons to Celebrate Even with the holidays in full swing, life doesn’t pause for birthdays, milestones, or those small-but-sweet moments worth celebrating. That’s why this week, I’m featuring a fresh batch of Cake Day card ideas — handmade designs created with the new Stampin’ Up! Cake Day Bundle, available exclusively online. Whether you’re making a… Read More »
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 »
One of the things I love most about cardmaking is how a simple tool can take your projects from “that’s pretty” to “wow, you made that?” The Stampin’ Up! Charming Day bundle already offers us gorgeous florals, versatile greetings, and coordinating dies, but when you pair it with a coloring tool like daubers, you unlock a whole new… Read More »
The holiday season is all about spreading joy — what better way to do that than by creating your own DIY Christmas wreath? Today, I’m sharing an easy and super fun way to make a sweet papercrafted wreath using the Sweetest Star bundle from Stampin’ Up! It’s a perfect project to brighten up your home. This project… 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 »
A little birdie told me that Stampin’ Up!’s Country Birdhouse bundle is worth two birds in your crafty hands. It tweety is a smart choice for year-round cards, as shared here with the Double Diagonal Fun Fold with a patriotic theme. Think of the possibilities — birdhouses for fall, Halloween, Christmas, spring. Every season and holiday on… Read More »
Let’s talk about scraps! And what to do with the stash of cardstock scraps most cardmakers have. Big pieces. Little pieces. Fortunately, for crafting a super fun retro vibe birthday card, they’re exactly what’s needed! Create a fun Starburst technique in just 8 simple steps. This Starburst with Scraps technique card marries two current Stampin’ Up! offerings:… Read More »