Handmade card making and papercrafting tips and techniques

gingerbread house treat box

Easy Treat Box Idea

The holidays are fast approaching. Would you like an easy treat box idea?  Does your child needs something special to give to their teachers or

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double wonder card layout 4

Double Wonder Cards

There are many one sheet wonder templates floating around on Pinterest that show you have to maximize your designer series paper and get the most

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pink bargello technique

Bargello Technique

I posted a card on Facebook recently using the Bargello Technique and many people asked me for the instructions on how to make it.  So,

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frames and flowers card 2

Frames & Flowers

Do you ever see something and think right away “I gotta have that!“?  The Frames and Flowers Specialty Designer Series Paper was it for me. 

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final perennial card

Front Fold Card

You will love this quick and easy technique that shows off both sides of your designer series paper.  Not sure if it has an official

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Bokeh card

Bokeh Technique

Have you heard of the Bokeh Technique? Pronounced bow-kay.  It is a very old technique and my research shows that it is a photography term. 

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sale-a-bration

What is Sale-a-bration?

What is Sale-a-bration? If you are new to the Stampin’ Up! family, you may be wondering what is Sale-a-bration.  It is a once-a-year event whereby

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Z Fold Card Tutorial

Every Friday over on my Facebook page I feature a product or technique of the week.  This week’s Feature Friday is a cling stamp set

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simply sparking card

Pop or Soda?

Do you call it Pop or Soda?  I grew up calling it soda and then moved to Minnesota where they call it pop. Stampin’ Up! calls

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Autumn Leaves

Autumn Leaves

Autumn is such a beautiful season here in Minnesota when the leaves start turning colors.  I saw a quote on Facebook that said “Autumn is

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wishes

Cardmaking 101

Well Hello there!  I am so happy you found me.  Are you thinking about cardmaking as a hobby? Then you have come to the right

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witch with lattice

Halloween Best Witches

My favorite month is October when the leaves start to change colors and the air is crisp and Halloween decorations go up.  I love Halloween,

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Pearlescent Seashells

Pearlescent Embossing

Have you tried adding ink to a 3D embossing folder?  Today’s Pearlescent Embossing technique uses Pearlescent Specialty Paper, Seashells 3D Embossing folder and Mint Macaron

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Basic card with 2 kites

Back to Basics

Hello Stampers and Crafters, Today we are going to get back to basics.  Maybe you are a beginner stamper or maybe more experienced but in

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card with paper hug sentiment

A Paper Hug from Me

Stampin’ Up! Annual Catalog Launch The new Stampin’ Up! Annual catalog launched on May 3, 2022 and my wish list grows daily!  One new stamp

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May Day Basket

May Day

May Day Basket Surprise! Yesterday was May Day and it was also my granddaughter, Hazel’s 1st birthday.  She and her parent’s are visiting family in

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Whale Done

Whale Done

Let’s have a whale of a time making this card together!  The Stampin’ Up! Whale Done photopolymer stamp set has been carried over to the

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