Category Archives: Techniques & Tutorials

Darling Dinos You’re the Best Card Tutorial

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Today I’ve got another tutorial sharing another fun card using the Darling Dinos stamp set (164728) and a Card Sketch I’ll be sharing with you too!

Today’s card uses the same Timeless Plaid 6×6 Designer Series Paper (164678) I shared with you on Monday and even yesterday too, but a different color pallet! I love the way we can do that with our Stampin’ Blends and a pack of our Designer Series Paper like this one. The color choices are endless.

Want to see the card?

I just love these little guys and they are a lot of fun to color! So without further ado here is the video tutorial and PDF too.

Did you know that I include my you tube link on the PDF for you too so that you can find it when you are ready to create. Simply print off the pdf that contains your measurements, supply list and even step by step directions!

Darling Dinos You’re the Best Card Tutorial PDF

As I mentioned earlier this card uses a card sketch.

Card sketches are a great way to create and be inspired when crafting. And as a tool I’ve create a PDF so that you can create one to keep on your desk. I’ve been sharing these with you over the past months so you’ll be able to see them in my Sketches Category if you missed some and want to see my others PDFs so you can create them all.

Meanwhile here is the PDF for today’s card sketch. I’ve also noted the Card Sketch on today’s card tutorial pdf too for your reference.

Card Sketch #12 PDF

You’ll want to be sure to stop back by on each day this week as I’m sharing 5 tutorials with you. I’ll also be sharing a fun little 3d project that can sit on your desk that will hold these little sketches for you.

Enjoy!

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Storybook Friends Easter Treat Holder

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I love making little treats, it is what got me started in paper crafting as a child and came in so full bloom when my own children were young. So today I’ll be sharing with you a sweet little treat for Easter using the Storybook Friends Bundle (164675). I’ll be sharing these fun little treats with my fellow stampers at OnStage in Raleigh.

This bundle has some great images and sentiments so this treat can easily be used for different events, like a baby shower or spring.

Here is my little treat

It’s sweet right? And you’ll love the soft and lovely Petal Pink 3/8″ Scalloped Ribbon (164680) I’ve used, it’s so easy to tie into bows.

Here is my video tutorial showing you how I created this treat be sure to check out the PDF below as it has everything you need to know to create this fun little treat including the YouTube link!

Storybook Friends Easter Treat PDF

I’m sure like me you’ll fall in love with all the products that you can find in the Storybook Moments Suite (164681).

Enjoy!

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Spotlight on Nature Fun Fold Thank You Card

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Today I’m thinking spring so I’ll be sharing a tutorial with you that I’ve done in the soft Pretty in Pink, one of our 2024-2026 In Colors. This card uses a simple fun fold and highlights the Designer Series Paper (163777) in addition to the Spotlight on Nature stamp set (163579).

I just love this fun fold that allows the Designer Series Paper patterns to shine both on the outside and inside. How about you? Want to see how I created this card? I’ve got a Video Tutorial for you today along with the PDF that has step by step instructions, a complete supply list and measurements!

Spotlight on Nature Fun Fold Thank You Card Tutorial PDF

Stay tuned and stop by next week when I’ll be sharing tutorials with you each day for cards that I’ll be swapping at the OnStage Raleigh event.

Enjoy!

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Spotlight on Nature Thank You Card Tutorial

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It’s Friday! So today I’m sharing with you another card that I created with the Spotlight on Nature Stamp set (163579) that is part of our Annual Catalog products.

Done in our In Color, Pretty in Pink it is a wonderful card that reminds us spring is around the corner, don’t you think?

So today here is a quick video tutorial showing you how I created this thank you card.

And of course a PDF with a complete supply list and measurements. Whether you print it off to keep with your stamp set or down load it, this PDF even has the link for the video making it easy to create when you are ready.

Spotlight on Nature Thank You Card Tutorial PDF

Enjoy and Happy Valentine’s Day to everyone!

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Another fun Friendly Seagulls Card Tutorial

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Today I’m sharing with you another of the cards I created using the FREE Sale-a-bration stamp set Friendly Segulls. This set is so easy to create with I just can’t stop. lol.

So here we go, I’ve got another video tutorial and PDF with a complete supply list that you can download or print.

Here is my video tutorial for you

and my PDF with measurements and step by step instructions along with the supply list.

Friendly Seagulls Friend Card Tutorial PDF

Did you know there are just 3 weeks left to get your FREE Sale-a-bration products that you want? And that new products were added this week?

Why not stock up on your favorite crafting products for spring and get FREE products too? Stop by my Online Store to see them all!

Enjoy!

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Friendly Seagulls Hey Friend Card Tutorial & Sketch

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I didn’t get to share my weekly tutorial with you on Friday so I thought I’d share it with you today. My friendship card today uses the Sale-a-bration stamp Friendly Seagulls stamp set (Sale-a-bration 164961) and is one of the items you can earn for FREE during February.

Can you hear the sounds of the waves and sea gulls? I’d dreaming of warmer temperatures now that we have hit the high 60s for a couple of days!

And as always here is a PDF tutorial for you including the supply list measurements and you tube link so you have everything in one place when you create your card.

Friendly Seagulls Hey Friend Card Tutorial PDF

This card also uses a card sketch that you can use to inspire you when creating. So today I’m sharing the Sketch for your Sketch Ring or Book if you don’t have it already.

Card Sketch #26 PDF

I know, I’m sharing these sketches out of order, but no worries I’ll share them all over time. My Card Sketches are also included in my monthly card classes and team meetings too!

Did you know you can search for past sketches? Simply click on the sketches category to see them, or use the magnifying glass and search for sketches.

Enjoy!

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Bee My Valentine Merci Treat

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Today I’m going to share a quick little treat to whip up for someone special, or create a bunch of them and share with everyone lol. These little treats are so fun and easy to make you won’t want to stop! I was tickled when I received this little treat in a swap a couple of years ago during a BackStage event and could wait to make my own.

Of course, since they use a punch they are great to make a bunch of them too! This treat uses the Bee My Valentine stamp set (162457) and it’s coordinating Bee Builder Punch (162553).

Want to see how I created this treat? Here is a quick video and PDF tutorial for you with the supply list and meaurements.

Bee My Valentine Merci Treat Tutorial PDF

Punches are my go to when creating large numbers of treats like this one that I made for the teachers at my daughters school. And if you love bees and enjoy scrapbooking check out our Meant to Bee Bundle (167243) that includes a set of dies.

Enjoy!

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Blueberry Bushel Fun Fold Card Tutorial

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It’s been cold here in North Georgia and while I don’t like the snow and ice to stick around long the lows at night haven’t been above freezing, so it’s still sticking around in the higher elevations and in shady spots. While it’s cold like this it makes me think of our blueberry bushes. Odd, right? But I know that the chilling hours we get now will help give me a bumper crop come June and I’ve loved picking blueberries and of course using them in all kinds of things from our bushes since our children were small.

So today’s card shows off those wonderful blueberries I’m anticipating with a fun fold. Open the front panel and you’ll see the beautiful Designer Series Paper inside.

Open the second panel and you’ll have a full panel for writing.

Want to see how I made it? Why not check out this Video Tutorial showing you how I cut this fun fold card and decorated it using the Blueberry Bushel Stamp set Last Chance List (163432) and Brights Designer Series Paper Assortment (163775).

And of course here is a PDF with a complete supply list and measurements so you can make one too.

Blueberry Bunches Fun Fold Card Tutorial PDF

Enjoy!

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Embraced with Love

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The holidays are upon us and that means gathering and traveling, unfortunately the end results can mean being under the weather. And who doesn’t like a little pick me up knowing someone is thinking of them when you don’t feel good?

The Embraced with Love Stamp Set (Last Chance 164246) gives you get well options and more. And these little animals are adorable too. Check out this lovely card using a quick and easy stripping technique for the background.

While the image was colored with our Stampin’ Blends and cut out using our Stylish Shapes Dies (159183) the background technique adds bold color and pulls out the colors Peach Pie, Azure Afternoon, and Cajun Craze that were used for the bear and blanket.

How was the background made? Everyone has those 1/2 inch strips laying around, right? simply draw a line across the card front at an angle starting at the top left down to the bottom right. Add your first strip along this line for a starting point then add the next strip and so on until top section is filled. Trim ends to line up with the card front. Next, line up the ends of the strips along this line for the bottom section, adhere and trim with the edge of the card front. Yep, that simple! and what an impact.

A few of our Earth Tones Shimmer Gems (164070) add a bit of texture and shine to the card.

Did you know that Stampin’ Up! announced our Last Chance products from the Holiday Mini catalog? The Embraced with Love Stamp Set (Last Chance 164246) is part of that list and is only available while supplies last.

If you want to see all the items that are part of the Last Chance List click HERE for my Online Store. And if you want to mark your catalog, check out my video I posted yesterday making it easy to mark your catalog.

online store image

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More Seaside Wishes

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Summer. Sun, water, and sand…there is nothing like a day at the beach or pool during these hot summer days. So today’s cards highlight the Seaside Wishes Bundle (163498).

With it’s fun coordination pieces and all occasion sentiments.

Today’s first card uses a simple tearing technique and adds a bit of color to the edge with our Sponge Daubers (133773).

This next card uses the same torn edge technique to create the sand but add a bit of texture with the So Swirly Embossing Folder (163791).

It also uses our Stampin Spritzer (126185) filled with and Basic Beige Reinker and alcohol to spray the Sand dollars and star fish to add a bit more texture to the product. Little Iridescent Foil Gems (162842) add a bit of shine.

And finally this next card uses a quick and easy resist technique.

Basic stamping has been done for the cards sentiments and rocks, then the sand dollars have been stamped with VersaMark Pad (102283/102193). After a that it’s been heat embossed with our Basics Wow! Embossing Powder (165679). Finally using our Blending Brushes (153611 or 160518) Summer Splash, Shy Shamrock, and Azure Afternoon has been added and the excess wiped off with a paper towel to create the emboss resist.

Once again the Petal Pink & Pretty Peacock Foiled Gems (162587) add a bit of shine and texture.

Whether you like simple stamping, techniques, or just love the ocean I think you’ll enjoy creating this with bundle of products. So why not stop by my online store and check it out?

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