Handmade card making and papercrafting tips and techniques
On May 1st, 2024 Stampin’ Up! released five brand new “IN COLORS” that will be around for the next two years. How would you like
Without a doubt paper crafters always have lots of loose pieces of pattern paper lying around and wonder what to do with them. With this
Father’s Day is fast approaching and you may need some masculine cards for the occasion. Why not subscribe to Paper Pumpkin? The Paper Pumpkin kit
Hi there! So happy you found me! Today I am going to share how to make a Z Fold Card. There are many variations of
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
What better way to give someone a personalized handmade card than enclosed in a beautifully decorated envelope? Today I’d like to give you ten ways
The Kits Collection by Stampin’ Up! provides many options and types of crafting projects to pick from. These all-inclusive card making kits and project kits
Two years ago, I decided to become an Independent Stampin’ Up! Demonstrator. I have been an avid user of their quality products for over 17
Have you tried the Floating Element technique? It makes it look like parts of your card are floating above the card base. It is really
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.
What is an Explosion Card? It is a super fun fold greeting card design that will amaze your friends and family!! When they open the
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
Today I want to share a 6 x 6 Template that will create 3 cards from one sheet of 6″ x 6″ pattern paper without
For those of you who love cows, the Cutest Cows Bundle which includes the Cutest Cows Stamp Set and the Cutest Cows Builder Punch can
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
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
The holidays are fast approaching and you will no doubt need some gift tags for all those presents you will be giving. I hope the
I was looking for some small 3D project to make to sell at craft fairs and I found instructions for a cute little DIY Pen
Designer Series Paper by Stampin’ Up! is double sided pattern paper which can make it very hard to decide which side of the paper to
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
What in the world is Paper Pumpkin? Well, let me tell you. It is a monthly all-inclusive paper crafting kit with a different theme each
Hello there! I searched high and low for the proper name for this fun fold and I believe it is called the “Partial Flap Fold
Wouldn’t it be fun to invite friends and family over for a “kit” together? Stampin’ Up! makes it even more affordable to do just that
Hello there and welcome! Today’s tutorial has a couple names. I’ve seen it called the Front Flip Card and also the Front Flap Fun Fold.
Summertime is a fun time to play with Pinwheels. I have a pinwheel in my yard that spins around when the wind blows. So why
Grab some cardstock and matching dsp (designer series paper) and let’s make a super fun fold called the Diagonal Fun Fold or Angled Fun Fold
Hello Friends, So glad you could join me today as I provide instructions on how to make a Spanner Panel Card. This technique is very
Do you like to learn new techniques and improve your cardmaking skills? I learned the Faux Ribbon Technique last year and thought it was a
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
Have you ever tried making a Center Step Fold Card? It can look a little daunting but it is actually not that difficult. I love
June Special #1 As summer approaches, now is the perfect time to stock up and save on designer series paper for your scrapbooking projects, cards,
I needed to make a couple graduation cards for my grandson and his girlfriend today so I pulled out the NEW Bright & Beautiful Designer
Spring is taking its sweet time to get here this year but I do see signs of it in my yard. The tulips are finally
If you are a dedicated paper crafter like me, then you probably have craft tools that you use all the time. I have three crafting
I have been a monthly subscriber to Paper Pumpkin for quite some time. Below I put together a list of 16 reasons to subscribe to
Today I have a fun fold to show you called the Mini Easel Fun Fold. It is pretty easy to make and you don’t need
The Corner Tuck card fun fold technique is great for keeping your card closed so it can lie flat. It also adds some interest to
During the Stampin’ Up! Sale-a-bration promotion (January 5-February 28, 2023), you can select the “Beautifully Happy” 17 piece photopolymer stamp set as your FREE item
Every Friday on Facebook I post a “Feature Friday” episode. In order to go into greater depth, this week I created a blog post to
Hello Friends! Are you ready to learn about watercolor pencils and how to make watercolor pencil cards? I love using Stampin’ Up! Watercolor Pencils but
Every now and then I want to make a slimline card but can’t remember how. What size is a slimline card? If I can’t remember
Five Different Ways to Make Book Binding Fun Fold Cards This fun fold makes your card open like a book with a binding. Today I
The holidays will be here before you know it and with that comes gift giving. Gift cards are very popular to give especially when you
Without a doubt the baby wipe technique has been around for a while. But it is always nice to revisit certain techniques. Below I will
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,
Today I have a fun Flap Fold Card to share with you. It is a fun fold card that is pretty simple to make. I
I know it is only September, but today I saw a similar Christmas card design that I loved and had to give it a try.
Craft for a Cause Help make a difference with the Nourish & Flourish Card Kit! Food scarcity is an issue facing communities across the globe.
Well summer is flying by so thoughts of Autumn have begun. This post will describe step by step how to make a tent card stand
There are many ways to make a pop up card but today I am showing you a very quick and easy way how to make
Today’s post is going to show you several ideas for card making for Christmas. Normally I am opposed to seeing Christmas cards in July. It
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
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
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
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
I usually spend a week in Tucson, Arizona every winter visiting my Dad and his wife. This year I spent two months there and missed
I am going to answer a few beginner stampers FAQ’s aka frequently asked questions. We all have questions when we first start stamping. I hope
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
Today’s project is inspired by my upcoming spring break vacation to Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. It has been a long brutally cold winter here in
Today I wanted to share a tutorial for a mini flip card. This tutorial requires very little card making experience and you can use whatever
The book binding fun fold technique is one of my favorites. There are several different ways to do this technique.
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