Beautiful handmade cards start with stunning Designer Series Paper! One thing I love about Stampin’ Up! Designer paper is that most of it is double-sided with coordinating colors and patterns, making it a fabulous choice for paper cards!  Are you thinking, “Wouldn’t it be even better if you could take things up a notch and make some fun fold cards with the designer paper, too?” That’s what I thought, and I’m making that wish come true. I’ve got 4 easy but different design ideas, and they show off both sides of your beautiful papers just by using the proper folding or technique! While I al ..read more

Have you ever heard of Creative Circles? How can we make paper crafting fun this week? So many people are feeling like they are running in circles these days, so I decided to explore the positive and negative aspects of circles and use an easy technique to make not one but two handmade cards!  There’s no time like the present to introduce a fun technique to Mystery Stamping, and of course, I want you to join in on the fun, too! To get started you need a circle punch or craft die, a blending brush or sponge, stamps, ink, and cardstock.  How To Use Creative Circles In Card Making: Vi ..read more

Mom deserves the best, so let’s DIY Mother’s Day Card that is beautiful, unique, and easy to make! From the beautiful Rose Gold Specialty paper to die-cutting techniques, I will show you every step to make your card stunning.  If you are looking to give Mom something better than a store-bought card then I suggest starting with the elegance of rose gold specialty paper you can find in my Stampin’ Up! store. I love this because it’s an easy way to add beauty and sophistication to any Mother’s Day card.  I hope you’ll be inspired by these 3 easy card design ideas I’m making for my own f ..read more

What if you could transform your leftover cardstock strips into adorable paper scrap cards? This simple card making design is perfect for any occasion. You can use strips of cardstock, designer series paper, or a combination of the two. Don’t forget to unlock the magic of embossing folders for your paper scraps to give the layers an extra touch of pizzazz! Paper Scrap Card Video Tutorial If you need a way to reduce your cardstock paper scraps and avoid wasting paper, then you’ll find this a fun way to make a personalized greeting card for birthdays, thank-you, or just because.  Who will ..read more

Did you know that this Easter you can make paper Easter eggs with a fun and easy dyeing technique? It’s a technique that teaches you how to make a bubble background! Intrigued? Keep reading! Easter is a bit earlier this year than typical (March 31, 2024) and I’ve got 14 Grandkids that I want to make handmade Easter cards for so I need to get crafting! It’s been a while since I’ve played with bubbles, but I figured out a simple way to make paper Easter eggs that are so much fun. I taught this bubble technique in Card Making Techniques Vol 10; be sure to check out the bubble card there too.  ..read more

Can you make a gift box a delightful and eye-catching surprise? Absolutely and I can’t wait to show you how easy this paper craft is! Earlier this month, I had the pleasure of attending a business conference in Arizona with some friends. Having recently received the new Mini Catalog I quickly ordered the Square Pillow Boxes. I thought these would be a great option to make pillow gifts. While brainstorming ideas, it dawned on me that the Cactus Socks I had purchased for my friends would neatly fit inside the Square Pillow Boxes. It was a serendipitous discovery, making the presentation of the g ..read more

Everyone loves easy card making and today you’ll get to crack the code to making a beautiful greeting card with a simple layout. Warning: this tutorial may lead to an addiction to those beautiful designer series papers! I’m giving some love the Very Best Occasions stamp set. I made this fun card with a basic card layout and featured the ‘Flight and Airy’ designer series paper—a FREE option during Sale-A-Bration while supplies last.  Mystery Stamping is the perfect recipe for laughter and learning. It’s also perfect for easy card making and it is beginner friendly too! To make this card yo ..read more

Forget complicated! Whip up 3 charming SIP cards (Stamps, Ink, Paper) with any floral stamp set. I’m showing off the Painted Lavender set by Stampin’ Up! but use whatever you have on hand. This method is perfect for any skill level, including beginning card makers! Each card takes just 3 pieces of cardstock and some embellishments. I know that Lavender isn’t blue, but I wanted to be creative and play with different colors. For the first SIP card, I chose to use Blueberry Bushel and Garden Green inks. Using Stampin’ blends and a ruler, I marked off the area where I wanted to stamp the greeting ..read more

Not just a “Thank You,” this simple thank you card is also a breeze to make! I featured the ‘Softly Sippled’ designer series paper (available as a FREE choice during Sale-A-Bration) for this thank-you card. I discovered it pairs perfectly with a greeting stamp – no need for extra images. Quick and charming make it a great way to say thank you! I decided to give Wild Wheat the love it deserves! This often-overlooked color creates a stunning backdrop; especially when used with the Calypso Coral in today’s thank you card. Follow the clues (free download at the bottom of this post) and you will be ..read more

This masculine fun fold class is your saving grace if you’ve ever found yourself thinking, “Where are all the cool masculine cards for men?” I have a large family and send a lot of cards out to my guys so I’m thrilled when I come up with some fresh and inviting ideas. You’ll be hooked on this FREE online class and best of all? It doesn’t require any fishing lures! Instead of focusing on a specific stamp set this month, I’m taking a different approach with my masculine fun fold cards. Why? Because there’s an incredible Free Designer Series Paper called Trusty Toolbox available during February w ..read more