Category Archives: Tutorials & Techniques

Create a Festive Papercrafted Christmas Wreath with Stampin’ Up! Sweetest Star Bundle

By | November 21, 2024

  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 »

4 Ways to Use Hybrid Embossing Folder Featuring Seaside Wishes Bundle

By | August 16, 2024

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 »

How to Make a Double Diagonal Fun Fold with Country Birdhouse

By | June 8, 2024

  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 »

Starburst with Scraps Technique in 8 Simple Steps

By | May 27, 2024

  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 »

Make a Shaker Card in 9 Simple Steps

By | April 27, 2024

Here’s a doable cards that will earn you loads of compliments — the Shaker Card! Good news —  you can make it in just 9 simple steps. Stampin’ Up!’s Beautiful Balloons helped craft a confetti-filled card suitable for graduation, new job, promotion, retirement, golden wedding anniversary and other celebratory occasions. While the Beautiful Balloons stamp set has sold… Read More »

Floating Frame Card Technique Featuring Online Exclusive Magnolia Mood Bundle

By | April 19, 2024

  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 »