Card Making 101 from Alphacrafts & Stampin' Up!

Starting from Scratch: My Card Making 101 Private Sessions

alpha — Sun, 19 Jul 2026 06:06:08 +0000

I’ve been thinking a lot lately about how overwhelming it can feel when you want to try a new hobby but have absolutely no idea where to start. Walk into any craft shop or browse online, and you’re instantly flooded with thousands of stamps, endless ink shades, cutting machines, and tools you don’t even know […]

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A Little Ink Pad TLC

alpha — Sun, 24 May 2026 00:58:44 +0000

There’s something so satisfying about giving your craft space a little reset, isn’t there? Today is a bit of a studio maintenance day here at Alphacrafts, and my desk is currently covered in Stampin’ Up! ink pads and re-inkers. To someone else, it probably looks like a colourful little mess — but to me, it’s […]

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When Your Creativity Hits a Brick Wall (and What to Do Next)

alpha — Sun, 26 Apr 2026 13:35:00 +0000

Have you ever sat down at your craft table, surrounded by all your favourite supplies… and absolutely nothing happens? No ideas. No excitement. Just a blank mind staring back at you. It’s frustrating, especially when you want to create but feel completely stuck. The good news? It happens to all of us, and it is […]

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Why Papercrafting is the Ultimate Mindfulness Practice

alpha — Mon, 20 Apr 2026 13:54:06 +0000

Have you ever sat down to make a card, and suddenly looked up to realise two hours have vanished into thin air? You look down, and there is ink on your fingers, paper scraps everywhere, and a lovely project sitting in front of you. That right there? That is not just crafting. That is mindfulness […]

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The Joy of Ink Blending and Shared Creativity

alpha — Sat, 17 Jan 2026 13:45:38 +0000

There is a particular kind of magic that happens when you pick up a blending brush and a fresh ink pad. It starts with a blank piece of white cardstock and, with just a few soft, circular motions, a beautiful glow begins to appear. It is one of those techniques that feels almost like a […]

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Colour Wheel Technique

alpha — Fri, 11 Jun 2021 06:13:46 +0000

The colour wheel is a valuable tool that you can use for card making. Have you ever tried making one with the ink pads that you own? The simplest way is to do a pie chart divided into 6 segments. The 6 segments will house your primary and secondary colours. Your primary colours are red […]

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Stamping With Markers Technique

alpha — Wed, 15 Jul 2020 02:28:35 +0000

Have you tried our stamping with markers technique? It’s like magic and lots of fun. For this technique, you need to use water-based markers. Our Stampin’ Write Markers are perfect for this. The brush-tip applies colour to your stamps smoothly. Avoid alcohol-based markers for this because they will not work. They dry too fast and […]

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Sticker Labels On Your Ink Pads

alpha — Wed, 08 Jul 2020 07:37:55 +0000

Did you know that the sticker labels on your ink pads should be placed on strategic places on your Classic Stampin’ Pads? Raise your hand if you label your ink pads. Good on you if you do this religiously when a new ink pad arrives because many skip this part altogether. Perhaps it’s the excitement […]

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How To Cut DSP To Make A Card

alpha — Mon, 27 Apr 2020 06:16:30 +0000

Let’s learn how cut DSP (Designer Series Paper) to make a card. A reliable Paper Trimmer will come in handy for this. Also, make sure that the blade is sharp for a clean and neat cut. Designer Series Paper (DSP) are usually 12 x 12 inches. It’s always a great idea to trim them to […]

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How To Cut Card Stock

alpha — Tue, 21 Apr 2020 01:34:08 +0000

Here’s a quick guide on how to cut card stock. Card stock is your basic paper in card making. It is thicker than copy paper and usually available in 2 sizes – A4 and 12×12 (inches). A reliable paper trimmer and scorer is a good investment when you’re a paper crafter. Also, make sure the […]

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