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Glad We’re Friends Fun Fold

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Enjoy quick and easy fun folds? Today’s card uses one of my favorites. Check out this card using the Glad We’re Friends stamp set.

I wanted something soft and sweet, so I reached for my Subtles Collection of Designer Series Paper and pulled out one of the Petal Pink patterns. Want to see how I made this card? I’ve whipped up a quick video tutorial for you along with a PDF with a complete supply list and measurements.

Glad We’re Friends Fun Fold Card Tutorial PDF

Like it? I hope you do and if you don’t already have the Glad We’re Friends stamp set why not stop by my online store and get yours today?

Glad We're Friends stamp set

Then check out the other tutorial and projects I’ve shared here on my blog with you for more ideas and inspiration!

Enjoy!

Supplies:

Stamp Set: Glad We’re Friends (158787)

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Glad We’re Friends Card Tutorial

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Do you ever loose things on your desk? Since I broke my arm in January it seems to be a more and more common for me, lol. With PT and appointments seems I don’t get to spend the time I want to doing things so they just pile up. What does this mean to you? Well, a tutorial that I meant to share with you in June.

Better later than never, right? So here we go. The Glad We’re Friends stamp set is a fun one perfect for all ages with cute little images and sayings, and the images are perfect for coloring too.

Glad We're Friends stamp set

This card uses our lovely Soft Polyester Ribbon which ties so wonderfully. Check out this quick and cheerful card that I made for my team retreat .

So what do you think? Sweet, right? If you’d like to make one of these cards too why not check out my Video Tutorial and PDF?

Glad We’re Friends Card Tutorial PDF

You’ll find a complete supply list and measurements along with step by step instructions in my PDF.

Enjoy!

Supplies:

Stamp Set: glad We’re Friends (158787)

Accessories: Stylish Shapes Dies (159183)

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Sweet Conversations Treat Holder Tutorial

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I love making little treat items and passing them out to folks. I love to see the smile on their faces by the unexpected surprise. So today I thought I’d share with you the quick little treat holder I whipped up yesterday based on a swap that I received last fall.

This treat is quick and simple to make and you’ll get tons of them quickly if you want. Check out my quick video tutorial showing you how I made this quick and easy chocolate holder for gift giving this Valentine’s Day.

Sweet Conversations Treat Holder Video Tutorial

Sweet Conversations Treat Holder Tutorial (printable) PDF with measurements & supply list

Then why not stop by my Online Store and get your supplies to make this quick and easy treat!

Supplies:

Stamp Set: **Sweet Conversations (*157618)

Inks: Blushing Bride Classic Ink (147100/131157) and Real Red Classic Ink (147084/103287)

Paper: **Sweet Talk Designer Series Paper (157616), Pool Party Card stock (147107/122933), Real Red Card stock (102482), and Basic White Card stock (159276)

Accessories: Layering Circle Dies (151770), Give it a Whirl Dies (154336), Take Your Pick Tool (144107/150006), and **Iridescent Rhinestone Basic Jewels (158130)

**Sweet Talk Suite Collection of Products (157629)

*Sweet Conversations Bundle (157624)

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Blessings of Home Note Card Tutorial

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Note Cards quick and easy when you need to send a little something to someone needed a little pick me up. Today’s note card is just that and it uses the blessings of Home Bundle (157939) from the upcoming January – June 2022 Mini Catalog that goes live January 4th, 2022!

Check out this little card we made together during OnStage@Home recently.

This card uses a quick and simple coloring technique with our Blender Pens (102845). While Blender Pens are great for all kinds of things, today’s project shows you how to use the line art you’ve stamped itself to pull color into your project.

Blessing of Home Adding Color Technique #2 Video Tutorial

Blessing of Home Adding Color Technique #2 printable PDF

So what do you think? Like this quick and easy color option? I really think you’ll enjoy the Heart & Home Suite (157959) of products it’s jam packed with wonderful items and the Heart & Home Designer Series Paper (157928) is filled with lovely patterns and colors to create with.

Speaking of Designer Series Paper – did you know that I sell Designer Series Paper Swatch Books to help with your creating?

This tool is wonderful to keep on your desk as you stamp and refer back to easily without having to pull everything out. You’ll reach for it again and again. I’m also offering a Paper Share so you have a little of everything in our 2022 Mini & Sale-a-bration brochures. CLICK HERE to learn more about these fun crafting options and get order yours. The deadline to reserve yours is just a couple of days away!

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Blessings of Home Card Tutorial

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As promised today I’m going to share another video with you using the Blessing of Home Bundle (157939) from the 2022 January – June Mini Catalog that we made during our OnStage@Home event.

This card adds color to the image using a quick and easy technique with our Sponge Daubers that is sooo easy to do! Check out my video tutorial on how I made this card.

Blessings of Home Adding Color Technique Card #1 Video Tutorial

Blessings of Home Adding Color Technique Card #1 printable PDF

Easy peasy right? And if you are making multiple cards the quick and easy die cut tip I shared with you makes stamping multiples so quick and fun too.

Enjoy and then stop back by tomorrow when I’ll be sharing my last project with you from OnStage@home and quick and simple note card using a second coloring technique, this time with your Blender Pens!

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Lay Out #3 Eden’s Garden One Sheet Wonder Tutorial

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I hope you’re enjoying the One Sheet Wonder Tutorial – Today’s card Lay Out #3. This card is made extra special due to the Ever Eden Cotton Paper that was used to highlight the beautiful pattern from the Ever Eden Designer Series Paper.

This Cotton Paper is really quite cool to work with, one side has more of a sheen than the other and when torn like I have here it gives you another texture. Why not check out my Video Tutorial?

One Sheet Wonder Eden’s Garden Lay Out #3 Video Tutorial

And of course, a printable PDF too.

Eden’s Garden One Sheet Wonder Lay Out #3 Card Tutorial PDF

Enjoy! And don’t forget to stop back by tomorrow for Lay Out #4, our 4th and final card for this One Sheet Wonder Template.

Supplies:

Stamp Set: Eden’s Garden (*157823)

Inks: Evening Evergreen (155576/155577) and Soft Succulent Classic Ink (155778/155779)

Paper: Ever Eden Specialty Designer Series paper (*159996), Ever Eden 12×12 Cotton Paper (*159997),Gold Shimmer Paper (Retiring 156471), Evening Evergreen (155574), Soft Succulent (155776), and Basic White Card stock (159276)

Accessories: Eden Dies (157831), Tailored Tag (145667) and Label Me Lovely Punches (151296), Layering Circle Dies (151770), Metallic Pearls (14622), and Take Your Pick Tool (144107)

*Eden’s Garden Collection (160849)

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Eden’s Garden One Sheet Wonder Lay Out #2 Tutorial

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Yesterday I shared with you a fun One Sheet Wonder Template using the Ever Eden Specialty Designer Series Paper and as promised here is the Lay Out #2 Card Tutorial.

A portrait layout with rich Gold Shimmer Vellum. I love the translucent look of this vellum, it is simply gorgeous. But it is part of the Retirement List so it’s while supplies last so you’ll want to stock up on this elegant crafting option.

This card is quick and easy and if you follow my One Sheet Wonder 6×6 Cutting Guide Template #1 Video Tutorial. You can see it HERE.

One Sheet Wonder Eden’s Garden Lay Out #2 Video Tutorial

One Sheet Wonder Template #1 – Eden’s Garden Lay Out #2 Card Tutorial PDF

Enjoy!

And then stop back by tomorrow for Lay Out #3 and another fun tutorial using this One Sheet Wonder Template!

Supplies:

Stamp Set: Eden’s Garden (*157823)

Inks: Evening Evergreen (155576/155577) and Soft Succulent Classic Ink (155778/155779)

Paper: Ever Eden Specialty Designer Series paper (*159996), Ever Eden 12×12 Cotton Paper (*159997),Gold Shimmer Paper (Retiring 156471), Evening Evergreen (155574), Soft Succulent (155776), and Basic White Card stock (159276)

Accessories: Eden Dies (157831), Tailored Tag (145667) and Label Me Lovely Punches (151296), Layering Circle Dies (151770), Metallic Pearls (14622), and Take Your Pick Tool (144107)

*Eden’s Garden Collection (160849)

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Eden’s Garden & the One Sheet Wonder

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Starting today I’ll be sharing with you a fun One Sheet Wonder project. My One Sheet Wonder Template #1 will help you create 4 quick and easy cards using the lovely Ever Eden Specialty Designer Series Paper and Eden’s Garden stamp set. Here is a quick peek at all 4 cards.

I’ve created video tutorials and pdfs for each of these projects that I’ll be sharing with you so make sure you come back each day this week to see them all. I know you wont to miss out on this wonderful Collection that is only available until January 3rd or while supplies last.

First the Cutting Guide – I’ve created a quick video sharing how to cut your 6×6 piece of Ever Eden Specialty Designer Series Paper.

ONE SHEET WONDER CUTTING GUIDE – TEMPLATE #1 VIDEO TUTORIAL

along with a PDF for you too. This template not only includes the cutting guide but also the 4 layouts in one place.

One Sheet Wonder 6×6 Cutting Guide Template #1 PDF

Once you have your pieces cut why not start creating with the Lay Out #1? Here is the card and a quick another video tutorial for you today along with the card’s printable PDF.

EDEN’S GARDEN ONE SHEET WONDER LAYOUT #1 VIDEO TUTORIAL

EDEN’S GARDEN ONE SHEET WONDER LAY OUT #1 CARD TUTORIAL PDF

Enjoy! and then stop back tomorrow when I’ll be sharing another card and tutorial with you this time for Lay Out #2

Supplies:

Stamp Set: Eden’s Garden (*157823)

Inks: Evening Evergreen (155576/155577) and Soft Succulent Classic Ink (155778/155779)

Paper: Ever Eden Specialty Designer Series paper (*159996), Ever Eden 12×12 Cotton Paper (*159997), Gold Shimmer Paper (Retiring 156471), Evening Evergreen (155574), Soft Succulent (155776), and Basic White Card stock (159276)

Accessories: Eden Dies (157831), Tailored Tag (145667) and Label Me Lovely Punches (151296), Layering Circle Dies (151770), Metallic Pearls (14622), and Take Your Pick Tool (144107)

*Eden’s Garden Collection (160849)

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Here’s the final Nuts About Squirrels Tutorial in my Step It Up Series

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Today’s card is the last and final card in my Step It Up Series using the Nuts About Squirrels stamp set. The addition of the Beauty of the Earth Designer Series Paper adds a wonderful pop of color and texture that ties everything together nicely. I’ve deviated a bit from the Mini Catalog design, but that is one of the fun parts about stamping.

I’ve also changed up the sentiments in this Series so that I could show you all the great sentiments in the set.

Step It Up Series 1 – Nuts About Squirrels Card #3 Video Tutorial

Step It Up Series 1 – Nuts About Squirrels Card #3 Tutorial PDF

Enjoy!

Supplies:

Stamp Set: Nuts About Squirrels (156475)

Inks: Early Espresso (147114), Pumpkin Pie (147086), Old Olive (147090), Crushed Curry (147087), Cajun Craze (147085), and Sahara Sand Classic Ink (147117)

Paper: Beauty of the Earth Designer Series Paper (155841), Cajun Craze (119684), Old Olive (10702), Crushed Curry (131199),and Very Vanilla Card stock (159276)

Accessories: Banners Pick a Punch (153608) and Meadow Moments Embossing Folder (153126)

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Step it Up with Nuts About Squirrels

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Today’s card is one I took right from the pages of the Mini Catalog using the Nuts About Squirrels stamp set. I love this kind of project where you can make it simply or you can step it up by using a few extra items that you may have. I’ll be sharing 3 card tutorials with you in this series using the same basic supplies. Today’s card is perfect for the stamper who is just starting to collect supplies or someone who just wants a clean and simple card. Isn’t that the great thing about stamping?

This stamp set is just so cute with it’s 2 step images and it’s great with it’s all occasions sentiments.

Here is a quick video for you and a PDF too that you can print with a complete supply list and step by step instructions.

Step It Up Series 1 – Nuts About Squirrels Card #1 Video Tutorial

Step It Up Series 1 – Nuts About Squirrels Card #1 Tutorial PDF

Enjoy! and then stop back by tomorrow when I’ll be sharing the second card in this series with you.

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Supplies:

Stamp Set: Nuts About Squirrels (156475)

Inks: Early Espresso (147114), Pumpkin Pie (147086), and Sahara Sand Classic Ink (147117)

Paper: Cajun Craze (119684) and Very Vanilla Card stock (159276)

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