Simple Stamping Birthday Card: Beauty Abounds & Better Together

Simple Stamping Birthday Card

Simple Stamping Birthday Card Hello Paper Crafters!! Today we are making this Simple Stamping birthday card (#simplestamping) . I designed this as the first project for my new class: Introduction to the Art of Rubber Stamping. This card was designed with the February #simplestamping Challenge from Stampin’ Up! in mind. The project perimeters this month for a #simplestamping card include stamps, ink, paper & designer series paper. Beauty Abounds Stamp…

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True Gentleman Suite Birthday Card: Truly Masculine [Tutorial]

True Gentleman Suite Birthday Card

Truly Tailored Brother Hello Paper Crafters!! I created this True Gentleman Suite Birthday Card for my little brother, Dale. At 6’ 4” he’s not “little” any more. His birthday is May 1. He has a lovely family and I am proud to call him my brother. I just love the True Gentleman suite of products. It’s my favorite masculine suite ever!! I knew that I would put this suite to…

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True Gentleman Suite Card #GDP 134 [Masculine Card]

True Gentleman Suite Card

 Global Design Project 134 | Sketch Challenge Hello Rubber Stampers!!  Today I created this True Gentleman Suite card. I am using it to participate in my first ever design challenge with Global Design Project. I thought this would be a good way to stretch my creativity. How does it work? Every week you are given different types of inspiration for the challenge. It could be Color, Theme or Sketch inspiration. This week Global…

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Coloring Designer Series Paper Is So Much Fun!!

coloring designer series paper

Coloring Designer Series Paper with Stampin’ Blends Hello! Have you ever colored Designer Series Paper? Coloring Designer Series Paper is a great option when you want to add color and give your card a more personal touch. The Springtime Foils Specialty DSP is gorgeous on its’ own but when colored with Stampin’ Blends it has a real WOW factor. Coloring for adults has become all the rage. “It relieves stress,…

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Sweet Little Someone Easter Treats [Step by Step Tutorial]

Easter Treats

Sweet Little Someone Easter Treats Hello! Today I wanted to share with you this Easter Treats project I put together on Sunday to give to my children on Easter. I know that they are both 20-somethings, but I just love making them special projects for holidays. And if the truth were known I think they love getting candy, all prettied up, from me. I used the Sweet Little Something stamp…

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How to Copy a Card and Make it Your Own [Tutorial]

copy a card

How to Copy a Card And Make it Your Own  Using Color Theory [Tutorial] How do you copy a card and make it your own using color theory? “Color theory is the general application of color principles to design” (techopedia.com). It’s a set of principles used for working with colors. “It involves color mixing, considering the visual effects of color, and creating pleasing color combinations” (study.com). In this project tutorial…

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Project Videos in a Flash

4 cards from 60 second videos

60-Second Videos: Project Videos in a Flash Take a look. Stampin’ Up! has created some quick 60-second videos featuring products from the 2018 Occasions catalog. Be inspired by these Project Videos in a Flash. Beautiful Day Card This beautiful card was created using the Beautiful Day stamp set, white embossing powder and our new option for adding color to a project – Brusho Crystal Colour. The Brusho gives your cards…

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Valentine’s Day Treat Boxes: 2 Simple Ideas

valentine's day treat boxes

2 Simple Valentine’s Day Treat Boxes Looking for easy Valentine’s Day treat boxes? Stampin’ Up! has a mini pizza box and a clear tiny treats box that are perfect for this project. With just a little bit of paper, stamped images and embellishments, you can create multiples in a snap. Aren’t these Valentine’s Day Treat boxes so cute! They are the perfect size for holding a variety of candy (Kisses,…

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The Answer to your Masculine Valentine’s Day Card Dilemma

masculine valentine's day card

Masculine Valentine’s Day Card Are you having difficulty coming up with a Masculine Valentine’s Day Card for that special guy in your life? Then I have the perfect project for you! As I continue with my Painted with Love Suite series, I have created a simple to put together card that is sure to please the receiver. I chose a neutral color palette to give this card a masculine feel.…

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