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Fun Fold Cards Turning Paper Into a Home

alpha — Sat, 13 Jun 2026 03:40:41 +0000

I’ve been spending quite a bit of time at my desk lately, just playing around with how a simple, flat piece of cardstock can transform into something with so much more personality. There is something endlessly satisfying about the “fun fold” process of taking a standard rectangle and, with a few precise scores and cuts, […]

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Paper Trimmer – Essential of the Month

alpha — Sat, 01 Nov 2025 06:57:52 +0000

If you have ever sat down to create handmade cards or start a new project with your scrapbooking supplies, you know that the foundation of every great design is a straight line. Nothing ruins the “wow” factor of a beautiful card faster than a wonky edge! Today I am kicking off my new series featuring […]

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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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To The Moon Inspiration

alpha — Wed, 16 Feb 2022 03:19:36 +0000

To The Moon stamp set is our inspiration for February Stamp Club. I love a good set of celestial stamps, don’t you? Coincidentally, February is also Valentine’s month and this set is perfect for it because then the people you love can have the moon and the stars too! (just in your cards, of course) […]

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Feels Like Home Stamp Set

alpha — Sat, 24 Jul 2021 03:32:03 +0000

Let’s try DIY washi using the Feels Like Home stamp set. This is a fun paper craft project that uses the smaller stamps in the set. The Feels Like Home stamp set is a Sale-a-bration freebie available until the end of September. What is washi? It’s printed masking tape used as decoration for paper craft […]

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Trimming The Town Card

alpha — Wed, 14 Oct 2020 23:45:25 +0000

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 […]

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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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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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DIY Eco-Friendly Envelopes

alpha — Wed, 11 Oct 2017 00:59:17 +0000

Let’s make DIY eco-friendly envelopes. When I was clearing some shelves in the studio, I noticed my pile of magazines building up in the corner. They are outdated but the pages are filled with gorgeous photos of furniture, architectural and garden details. I also have a pile of brown paper packaging that I saved from […]

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