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Christmas Card Ideas

alpha — Mon, 01 Aug 2022 04:14:05 +0000

Christmas card making in July is always a great idea. Winter is upon us so the weather is perfect for it. It’s exactly what we did for our July Catch-Up. We used the stamp set called Christmas Season on the day and each attendee also took it home. One of the projects was the card […]

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Cards Shaped Like Paper Houses

alpha — Thu, 14 Jul 2022 04:28:24 +0000

Cards shaped like paper houses is a fun-fold technique that’s easy and only require simple basic measurements and fold lines. Here’s how: First, you’ll need a piece of 4 x 11-1/2 inch Basic White Thick Cardstock. Fold it in half and use this score line to form the roof. Measure 1-1/2 inch out from the […]

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Butterfly Brilliance Inspiration

alpha — Tue, 09 Nov 2021 01:07:18 +0000

We used the Butterfly Brilliance stamp set on our November Stamp Club and everyone loved it. It was also the take-home product for Stamp Club. Stamp Club is a monthly creative catch-up where attendees receive a stamp set and also materials for projects that I prepared for us to assemble. Each month is different so […]

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Campology Card Inspiration

alpha — Thu, 26 Nov 2020 23:20:16 +0000

Here’s a Campology card inspiration for Day 7 of our series. Today we are using the Toile technique for our Christmas card. Toile is a fabric printed with a repeating pattern. The standard for Toile is single colour and the theme is usually the scenic French countryside. It is usually printed in black, blue or […]

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Mini Curvy Keepsakes Card

alpha — Tue, 10 Nov 2020 02:53:41 +0000

Let’s use the Mini Curvy Keepsakes dies for Day 4 of our series. We’ll be using the star and the sprigs to make a clean & simple Christmas card. We’ll also make a cute box for treats. Did you know that a Ferrero Rocher fits perfectly in this box? You can also put little gifts […]

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Diaper Fold Technique

alpha — Mon, 04 May 2020 07:10:32 +0000

Let’s learn the Diaper Fold Technique. It’s not for the baby and it’s also not an actual diaper because well, you know, eww. Instead, we’ll use the concept and turn it into something extraordinary. We are making a purse for Mother’s Day using this fun-fold technique. It’s called Diaper Fold because it’s like putting a […]

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Embossing and Paper Piecing Technique

alpha — Fri, 24 Apr 2020 06:37:58 +0000

Let’s learn the Embossing and Paper Piecing Technique. Do you have scraps of left-over Designer Series Paper? (DSP). One of the ways to use them up is a technique called paper piecing. I recommend DSP printed with dainty or small details for this project. I’m using the Beautiful Moments stamp set for my card. I’m […]

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Eclectic Expressions

alpha — Thu, 15 Mar 2018 00:19:18 +0000

The Eclectic Expressions stamp set is free during Sale-a-bration when you reach a qualifying purchase amount. I love how perfect it is when paired with the Just Add Color Designer Series Papers (DSP). Here’s how I made the card above: First I selected and fussy cut (cut out) the teapot and cup from one of […]

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Party Pandas Cards

alpha — Sat, 17 Feb 2018 12:19:32 +0000

Party Pandas cards are fun and easy to make. I received the Party Pandas stamp set for free because it’s Sale-a-bration once again. I paired it with the 6 x 6 Picture Perfect Party Designer Series Paper (DSP) for fun and festive cards. Here’s how to make the cards: 1. Cut your 6×6 Picture Perfect […]

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Basic Essentials In Card Making

alpha — Sat, 26 Apr 2014 02:27:28 +0000

So what are the basic essentials in card making? And how much does it cost? It’s a question I often get asked. You don’t need a lot and it doesn’t have to cost you a fortune. I have narrowed it down here for you so that once you have them you can keep going for […]

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