Learn how to create an easy quilters star with ANY patterned paper you have on hand. It’s a fun paper piecing technique and a great way to use up scraps! Quilters Star Design First let’s talk about how to create the quilters star design. Start with a 3 x 3 inch piece of white cardstock. Draw a pencil line across the white cardstock, diagonally, from corner to corner to make an “X” on the white cardstock. Cut 4 pieces of patterned paper at 1/2 x 6 inches. Lay two pieces across the white cardstock on each side of one of the pencil lines. Lay the other two pieces across the white cardstock on th ..read more

Learn how to step up your card making with a few simple techniques. The cards feature the NEW 2024-2026 Stampin’ Up! In Colors along with a new bundle of products called Attention Shoppers. These products will be available May 1, 2024. Simple Techniques First let’s talk about some of the simple techniques you can use to jazz up your cards! The first card features some simple stamping combined with ink blending and dry embossing. Start with a 4 x 5-1/4 inch piece of white cardstock. Stamp the bag image across the white cardstock using black ink. Emboss the cardstock with your favorite embossin ..read more

Learn how to use the paper piecing technique in your card making! It’s a fun and simple way to use patterned paper to accent stamped images. The cards feature the NEW 2024-2026 In Color Collection and the Country Flowers Bundle from Stampin’ Up! These NEW products will be available beginning in May 2024. However, keep in mind you can use any supplies you have on hand with this card design. Paper Piecing First let’s talk about the paper piecing technique! It’s a great way to accent your stamped images and it requires very little effort. Start with an image that would typically require the use ..read more

Let’s talk about the five NEW 2024-2026 Stampin’ Up! In Colors! Not only will I give you a sneak peek of the new colors, but I will also share a variety of different card ideas with you. These 5 new colors launch in May 2024 along with the new Stampin’ Up! Annual catalog! Super fun! In Color Collection First let’s talk about these fabulous NEW colors! The 2024-2026 In Color Collection includes 5 new colors: Petunia Pop, Pretty in Pink, Peach Pie, Summer Splash and Shy Shamrock! I thought I would start out by showcasing how well these colors work together! The first card features all 5 In Colo ..read more

Learn how to create an easy corner closure for your fun fold cards! And I have two different ways you can use this technique in your card making. Besides the easy closure, this fun fold card design enables you to create two fun fold cards from one piece of cardstock without having any leftover scraps! The cards feature the Cutest Cows Bundle from Stampin’ Up! However, keep in mind you can use any supplies you have on hand with fun fold design. Creating the Fun Fold Design First let’s talk about how to create the fun fold card design. Start by cutting an 8-1/2 x 11 inch piece of cardstock in h ..read more

Today I have a variety of different alternate card designs to share which feature the March 2024 Paper Pumpkin kit called Memorable Meadows. The kit includes all the supplies to complete 9 cards; 3 of each of the 3 different designs. However, we will focus to how to cut apart some of the supplies in the kit to create 30 or more cards! I will also share 4 different card ideas featuring the extra stamp set in this month’s kit. Paper Pumpkin Kit The March 2024 Paper Pumpkin kit features 3 different card designs. The kit comes with enough supplies to create 9 cards; 3 of each of the 3 different d ..read more

Easter is right around the corner! As such, I have a variety of card ideas to share with you which feature the Easter Lilies Bundle from Stampin’ Up! However, keep in mind you can use these card layouts with any supplies you have on hand. Just get creative with it! Easter Lilies The first couple of card ideas feature a few a fun and simple ways to showcase the beautiful images from the Easter Lilies stamp set. Start with a 4-1/4 x 4 inch piece of white cardstock. Cut out a “window” in the center of the white cardstock using one of your favorite die shapes. For this card, I am using one of the ..read more

Learn how to make a diagonal joy fold card. It’s like two fun fold cards rolled into one! And I have two different ways you can use this fun fold design in your card making. The cards feature the Easter Lilies Bundle from Stampin’ Up! However, keep in mind you can use any supplies you have on hand with this fun fold design. Diagonal Joy Fold First let’s talk about how to create the base of this fun fold card. The base of the card consists of the diagonal fold. Start with a 5-1/2 x 8-1/2 inch piece of cardstock. Score the 8-1/2 inch side at 4-1/4 inches to create a standard card base. Open the ..read more

Looking for some simple Easter cards to make? You have come to the right place! Today I have 6 different Easter card layouts to share which feature the Excellent Eggs Bundle from Stampin’ Up! These card layouts work perfect with this bundle, but you can certainly use them with any supplies you have on hand. Excellent Eggs First let’s talk about the Excellent Eggs Bundle which makes up the focal point for each of the 6 card ideas. There are a variety of different die cuts shapes and stamp images you can mix and match to create some fun designs. The patterned papers in the background come from ..read more

The Tri Fold card design is a super simple fun fold card to make! There are two folds which create three panels for you to decorate! It’s such a great way to show off your patterned papers. And I have two different ways you can use this fun fold design in your card making. The cards feature a variety of products from the A Little Latte Collection which is a NEW Online Exclusive from Stampin’ Up! However, keep in mind you can use any supplies you have on hand with this fun fold design. Tri Fold Design First let’s talk about how to create the Tri Fold card base. Start with a 5-1/2 x 11 inch pie ..read more