The W-Fold Pop Out Card takes ordinary greetings to a whole new level; imagine sending a card that explodes with joy when opened!  Forget flat and forget boring – this ingenious card design folds flat for mailing but unfolds to reveal a stunning 3D surprise. It’s perfect for thinking of you, support, birthdays, or even the holidays! Our first card features the beautiful ‘Comforting Thoughts’ stamp set from Stampin’ Up! and showcases how to incorporate designer series paper for a beautiful effect. The second card highlights the ‘Simply Zinnia’ set, offering creative ideas for embossing th ..read more

It’s almost time for a brand new Creativate Stamping Retreat and trust me, you don’t want to miss out on this amazing weekend of stamping. Spoil yourself with a weekend set aside just for you and your favorite hobby. Friday night & Saturday – July 26-27, 2024. You deserve a couple of days to stamp! The Creativate Team is comprised of some of your favorite YouTubers. Join me along with Jackie Bolhuis, Brandy Cox, and Sharon Armstrong. We are excited to share our 18th Online Stamping event with you! We’ve got 8 YouTube stamping presentations lined up for you and 48 PDF tutorials to go alo ..read more

You can make a greeting card in just a few minutes, and it will look great. This budget-friendly design uses paper scraps, so you don’t need a lot of craft supplies. Whether you want to make a birthday, thank you, congratulations, or just a friendly hello card, this simple card layout is a great way to turn those paper scraps into a thoughtful greeting card. Make A Greeting Card | Video Tutorial Don’t let your paper scraps leave you feeling overwhelmed! The video tutorial will walk you through the steps to make a greeting card that you can proudly send to your family and friends. Have troub ..read more

Go beyond the ordinary and make a clever card like this Standing Easel Card. It has a delightful pop-up element and a heartfelt message, giving you a truly unforgettable way to express your love and support. Creating this Standing Easel Card is easier than you might think, and I’m excited to teach you how to do it. The two card designs I am sharing with you today feature the ‘Rest, Relax, Enjoy’ stamp set and the ‘Sketched Butterflies’ set by Stampin’ Up! Standing Easel Card Video Tutorial: Don’t have time for complicated crafts? No problem! These Standing Easel Cards are surprisingly ea ..read more

From quick and simple to dazzling, the art of stenciled cards is a thrilling dive into learning how to layer different inks, mix in some die-cutting, and add in some embellishments to create a unique handmade card. In fact, today I have three card designs to share with you. The flowers in the Layers of Beauty Bundle screamed, “Anniversary Card” to me but then you’ll see how I made a couple of other cards too. Stenciled Cards Video Tutorial Want to master the skill of stenciling cards? This step-by-step video teaches you how to add Layers of Beauty in minutes! Have trouble viewing the video ..read more

If you like cards that offer a surprise when opened, then today’s hidden gate fold card will be a delight! This impressive design works for so many occasions, and it’s a lovely way to show off some of your designer papers, too. In fact, it’s a One Sheet Wonder card in addition to being a fun fold. All kinds of creativity happening here! The card is created with an 8 ½” x 11″ piece of cardstock. I have a diagram to help you recreate the card easily. Hidden Gate Fold Card Video Tutorial Just how do you cut the designer paper, score the folds, and decorate this gate fold card? Watch the video ..read more

You can take your handmade cards and paper crafts to the next level with a fun and effective ‘triple technique’! Sponging, splattering, and coloring ribbon come together beautifully on this simple card design, and the skills you learn here can be applied to all sorts of paper crafting projects, from scrapbook pages and gift bags to bookmarks and more. Let’s explore how these three techniques work together. Triple Technique | Video Tutorials Want to know the secret to making these cards pop? Watch the entire video to discover my ‘triple technique’ for adding texture and color. You can eve ..read more

Have you bought wobble springs for your paper crafting needs? What if you learned a hack for making your own wobble springs? Let me show you… I am giddy with excitement about today’s project because it was SO easy and you are going to love the result! So… how do you make a wobble spring? I have 2 different techniques to show you. Wobble springs are great for making a card interactive! CLICK HERE TO WATCH TODAY’S VIDEO Wobble Spring DIY Video Tutorial: Have trouble viewing the video? CLICK HERE ⭐️ Are you excited to try making your own wobble spring? What ideas are you dreaming up for your c ..read more

This easy DIY card set is the perfect way to create something personal, save money, and present a nice gift. This all-occasion set will impress anyone, and I think you will enjoy creating with the Stampin’ Up! Attention Shoppers bundle. Even though I love the shopping cart in this stamp set, I really fell in love with all those cute things that can go inside it. Today, I am excited to share a card collection that would make a wonderful gift for a friend’s birthday, a hostess, or just a simple way to say thanks for your help. You’ll have a blast creating these unique handmade cards! Easy ..read more

One thing I love about clean simple silhouette cards is having clean lines and bold contrast. The combination of black and white cardstock is always a winning combination for any card making design. We can add a more enticing element too! Keep reading to see how I incorporated a pop of color with silhouettes to make a unique birthday and a get-well card.  I have a GREAT tip to share on how you can use your Stampin’ Blends on these cards with no bleeding inside your card base. Clean Simple Silhouette Cards Video Tutorial: Even if you are short on time you can create a heartfelt card! Th ..read more