Category: Punch

Daisy Lane Card Inspiration

Dec 11, 2020

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in Christmas, Christmas Card Series, Craft Classes, Floral, Leaves, Punch, Stampin’ Up!, Technique

Here’s a Daisy Lane card inspiration for Day 9 of our series. This layout came about while decorating my Christmas tree. I have baubles and flowers in the tree so I thought I’d do the same with today’s card. I also brought out another stamp set so I can use the snow globe dome and…
Forever Flourishing Card

Nov 4, 2020

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in Christmas, Christmas Card Series, Craft Classes, Embossing, Leaves, Punch, Stampin’ Up!, Technique, Trees

Let’s use the Forever Flourishing dies to make a card for Day 3 of our series. We’ll use the curved leaves to form a wreath on our Christmas card and attach mini jingle bells for our finishing touch. Our card today is a clean & simple one. This technique is great for multiples. You will…
Perfectly Plaid Card

Nov 1, 2020

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in Christmas, Christmas Card Series, Craft Classes, Designer Series Paper, Punch, Stampin’ Up!, Technique, Trees, Woodland

Let’s use the Perfectly Plaid stamp set and it’s coordinating Pine Tree Punch for Day 1 of our series. The technique I’m sharing with you today will make 2 cards in one go. The leftovers from the first card will go to the second one. I love sharing techniques that reduce paper waste, especially Designer…
Trimming The Town Card

Oct 14, 2020

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in Christmas, Craft Classes, Designer Series Paper, Embossing, Packaging Inspiration, Punch, Stampin’ Up!, Technique, Tools

Our card inspiration features the Trimming The Town DSP, a new set of papers from Stampin’ Up! that are also found in the 2020 Christmas catalogue. First, what’s a DSP? That’s Designer Series Paper. They are double-sided printed papers usually in 12 x 12 inches but are also available in 6 x 6 inches. Coordination…
Gift Wrapped Bundle Card

Oct 4, 2020

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in Birthdays, Christmas, Craft Classes, Designer Series Paper, Embossing, Floral, Punch, Stampin’ Up!, Technique

The Gift Wrapped Bundle will inspire you to make cards for any occasion using a clean & simple technique. The Flowers For Every Season Designer Series Papers (DSP) that I used here is stack of 6 x 6 inch double-sided papers that’s ideal for card making. I love that there are 48 sheets in a…
Tailored Tag Punch

Aug 4, 2020

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in Animals, Craft Classes, Floral, Leaves, Punch, Stampin’ Up!, Technique, Tools, Trees, Woodland

Let’s use the Tailored Tag Punch for a fun Tile Technique to make a card. The idea is to lay your tiles side by side, almost like a mosaic. I like to cut the card stock with the punch before I stamp the images. Don’t worry if the images don’t completely fit in your tile.…
Perfectly Plaid Pop-Up Card

Jul 1, 2020

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in Christmas, Craft Classes, Designer Series Paper, Fun Fold, Kits, Papercraft At Home, Pop-Up Cards, Punch, Stampin’ Up!, Technique, Trees, Winter Scenes, Woodland

We’re using the Perfectly Plaid stamp set to make a pop-up card. Have you made one before? This pop-up card uses the stamp set and it’s coordinating Pine Tree Punch. You will also need a square piece of Designer Series Paper (DSP) for this project. Here’s how: Stamp trees on the cover, add a greeting…
Jar of Flowers Bundle Cards

Jun 13, 2020

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in Craft Classes, Floral, Punch, Stampin’ Up!, Technique

Let’s use the Jar of Flowers Bundle to make all-occasion cards. I love how the Jar of Flowers come with different kinds of flowers. You can colour them with markers. watercolour pencils or alcohol markers. Do you like mason jars? One detail I that like about the jars in the stamp set is that they’re…
Lovely Labels Pick A Punch

Jun 7, 2020

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in Punch, Stampin’ Up!, Tags, Tools

The Lovely Labels Pick A Punch let’s you do just that – pick a punch. This punch makes labels in 6 different sizes. I love that you can pick any length too. Do you like to organise and label things in your home so that everything has it’s place? What other uses will you have…
Truly Tailored Cards

May 20, 2018

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in Birthdays, Craft Classes, Father’s Day, Punch, Stampin’ Up!, Technique, Woodland

Truly Tailored cards uses the stamp set and it’s coordinating punch. I was so happy when Stampin’ Up! released Truly Tailored in the 2018 Occasions Catalogue. It took the guess work out of making male-themed cards for birthdays and Father’s Day. What I love about it is that it has a coordinating punch to finish…
Celebrate You Stamp Set

Sep 7, 2017

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in Birthdays, Craft Classes, Punch, Stampin’ Up!, Technique

The Celebrate You stamp set is big. The thing is, I love big stamps (and I cannot lie). Did you just sing that in your head? Are you a fan of big stamps too? They can stand on their own and instantly make your cards look gorgeous. The cards I made were super easy. I…
Balloon Bouquet Punch

Jan 29, 2017

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in Birthdays, Children’s Cards, Craft Classes, Punch, Stampin’ Up!, Technique

Let’s use the Balloon Bouquet Punch for birthday cards. Do you sometimes just want to make birthday cards that are all the same? This birthday card layout is super easy and fun. I paired the Balloon Bouquet Punch with Designer Series Paper (DSP). Here’s how: Trim your Designer Series Paper (DSP) to 4 inch squares.…
Gift Box Punch Board

Nov 18, 2016

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in Christmas, Craft Classes, Designer Series Paper, Packaging Inspiration, Punch, Stampin’ Up!, Technique, Tools

The Gift Box Punch Board should be your box maker this Christmas. The holidays are here again and if you’ve been busy baking and making things, you will need packaging. Wouldn’t it be nice if you can make your own boxes? Well, there’s a gadget for that. It’s a nifty little punch board that makes…
Wishing Well Card

Feb 5, 2016

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in Craft Classes, Designer Series Paper, Fun Fold, Punch, Stampin’ Up!, Technique, Wedding

Let’s make a gorgeous wishing well card. The B.Y.O.P. stamp set and the Cheers To Love stamp set coordinate so well in this card. I also used the Envelope Punch Board to help me create the envelope. Here’s how: Create an envelope with the Envelope Punch Board. Use a piece of Designer Series Paper (DSP)…
Wonderland Christmas Card

Nov 18, 2015

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in Christmas, Craft Classes, Designer Series Paper, Leaves, Punch, Stampin’ Up!, Technique, Trees, Winter Scenes, Woodland

This Wonderland Christmas card uses the stamp set and the beautiful 6×6 Vellum Designer Series Paper (DSP). I love how beautiful the stamp set is. The trees look gorgeous when stamped repeatedly to form a forest. The use of the 6×6 Vellum elevates the card and gives it an elegant finishing touch. Here’s how I…
Envelope Card Inspiration

Aug 7, 2015

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in Birthdays, Christmas, Craft Classes, Designer Series Paper, Embossing, Fun Fold, Punch, Stampin’ Up!, Technique

Here’s an envelope card inspiration that uses the Envelope Punch Board. It’s perfect for a gift card, wishing well, cash or a little gift. It’s an easy fun-fold technique for the 6×6 Designer Series Paper (DSP). I like to use an embossing folder for texture too. If you notice, I attached an embossed sheet on…
A Whole Lot Of Lovely

Jun 19, 2015

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in Craft Classes, Floral, Leaves, Punch, Stampin’ Up!, Technique

A Whole Lot of Lovely is a hostess-only stamp set available to anyone who hosts a card making party with friends. Would you like to host one? It’s easier than you think because all the hard work is done for you. All we need to do is organise a suitable date and time for the…
Gift Card Holder Inspiration

Feb 25, 2015

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in Birthdays, Craft Classes, Designer Series Paper, Fun Fold, Graduation, Handmade, Punch, Stampin’ Up!, Technique, Tools, Wedding

This gift card holder inspiration is fun and easy to make when you have the Envelope Punch Board. I also used the B.Y.O.P. stamp set because it has greetings and words appropriate for gift vouchers and cash. Bring out your Designer Series Paper (DSP) too because this is a great opportunity to use them for…
Tag Topper Punch Inspiration

Feb 25, 2015

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in Craft Classes, Packaging Inspiration, Personal, Punch, Stampin’ Up!, Tags, Technique, Tools

Here’s a Tag Topper Punch packaging inspiration for you. Before I gave birth a month ago I decorated about a dozen bottled jelly beans to bring to the hospital. They were for nurses and visitors dropping by to see me and the new baby. I needed a simple project because you know, the whole pregnancy…
Festival Of Trees Bundle

Nov 26, 2014

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in Christmas, Christmas Card Series, Craft Classes, Fun Fold, Pop-Up Cards, Punch, Stampin’ Up!, Technique, Trees

The Festival of Trees Bundle is a fun Christmas tree builder stamp set that coordinates with a Tree Punch. Do you like the idea of creating your own tree so that it can be in any colour and style that you like? So do I and that’s why I love this set so much. What…
Holiday Home Card

Nov 24, 2014

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in Christmas, Christmas Card Series, Craft Classes, Punch, Stampin’ Up!, Technique

Let’s use the Holiday Home stamp set for a clean and simple Christmas card. This is a builder set that allows you to add details such as Christmas lights, a wreath, thanksgiving pumpkin and even Halloween decor. Do you celebrate all these occasions? Here’s how to make the card: On a sheet of Natural White…
Big Shot Machine Card Idea

Nov 23, 2014

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in Christmas, Christmas Card Series, Craft Classes, Designer Series Paper, Embossing, Punch, Stampin’ Up!, Technique

The Big Shot Machine plays center role for our card idea. If you have this amazing machine, you already know how easy it is to add texture and cut out shapes to make your projects more interesting. The Big Shot allows convenience when you have to make cards in multiples. Here’s how to make the…
Fun-Fold Box Card

Nov 13, 2014

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in Christmas, Christmas Card Series, Craft Classes, Designer Series Paper, Fun Fold, Packaging Inspiration, Pop-Up Cards, Punch, Stampin’ Up!, Technique

This is a fun-fold box card idea for when you need a card and gift box in one. Join me for a workshop to learn the technique. Do you give gift vouchers or cash for Christmas? How about jewellery or hair accessories? Gift-giving is as much about the wrapping as the gift itself, especially around…
Tape It Stamp Set

Nov 12, 2014

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in Christmas, Christmas Card Series, Craft Classes, Embossing, Punch, Stampin’ Up!, Technique, Trees

The Tape It stamp set is a washi tape lover’s dream. Customise and create them in any length, width and colour that you like. Who would have thought? I paired it with the Festival Of Trees Bundle because it’s for Christmas. Do you like this fun idea too? Isn’t it clever? Here’s how to make…
Mixed Bunch and Simply Stars

May 19, 2014

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in Birthdays, Craft Classes, Floral, Fun Fold, Pop-Up Cards, Punch, Stamp Club, Stampin’ Up!, Technique

Let’s use the Mixed Bunch and Simply Stars stamp sets to make pop-up cards. On our recent stamp club, the ladies and I had so much fun making this card. The card folds flat and when you open it, flowers pop-up in the middle. Do you also like cards with a surprise element? They are…
Mother’s Day Card

May 7, 2014

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in Craft Classes, Floral, Fun Fold, Mother’s Day, Pop-Up Cards, Punch, Stampin’ Up!, Technique

Let’s make a Mother’s Day card. It truly is a miracle of life whenever I look at my sons. I cannot imagine my life now without them. Although my eldest is now almost 14 and my youngest 12, I can still remember the overwhelming emotions the first time I laid my eyes on them. Do…
Occasions Catalogue 2014

Feb 11, 2014

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in Birthdays, Craft Classes, Designer Series Paper, Fun Fold, Packaging Inspiration, Punch, Stampin’ Up!, Tags, Technique

The new Occasions Catalogue 2014 is here and we’ve got a lot of exciting products to inspire creativity. One of my favourites from the catalogue is the Scalloped Tag Topper Punch. It’s fun to make bookmarkers, tags, and packaging with this punch. What other projects can you create with it? How about a little match…
Christmas Card Ideas

Dec 17, 2013

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in Christmas, Craft Classes, Fun Fold, Punch, Stampin’ Up!, Technique, Trees

Here are 3 Christmas card ideas that are quick to make, including a gift card holder for easy gift-giving. Gift Card Holder – We all know how hard it is to find gifts for teenagers. More often than not, they prefer cash or gift cards so that they can buy items on their wish list.…
I Love the SU! Punch

Nov 11, 2013

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in Craft Classes, Punch, Stampin’ Up!, Tools

A punch is a valuable tool in card making and I love the SU! punch. Card making for me will never be the same without it. Coordination is key for an enjoyable stamping experience. Cutting is easier and fussy-cutting takes a back seat when products coordinate. I love decorative edges and a border does that…
Christmas Card Punch Art

Oct 16, 2013

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in Christmas, Christmas Card Series, Craft Classes, Punch, Stampin’ Up!, Technique

Christmas card punch art is a fun project for the holidays. Even the kids can participate and I assure you, you will all love it. Here’s how to make the Santa card: On a piece of Blushing Bride card base, attach a striped embossed Basic White border on top. At the bottom, attach a Chocolate…