A long time ago in a galaxy far, far, away was my very first Papercrafting Playdate episode! One of the cards I demonstrated on that first video was using the Rip & Flip Technique […]
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Sometimes the simplest techniques can make the biggest impact in the art of cardmaking. Shadow stamping is one of these simple techniques that you can use to add “pop” to your focal points. I’m
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I’m ready for a super easy technique this week, how about you? The Split Shape Negative technique is stunning because of its symmetrical design. All you need to create this technique is some pattern
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One of the joys of stamping is that there is a seemingly endless supply of techniques, templates, and fun folds to do on repeat. The technique of heat embossing using embossing powders is a
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The color blocking technique in cardmaking is a great way to create a background on a card front. Color blocking is a design concept that uses two or three big areas of color in
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Paper Piecing is an easy technique that can add interest and whimsy to your stamped images. This technique in a nutshell is “coloring” in your images with paper. Paper piecing is one of those
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It’s time to play with focal point clusters again! This time we are working on how to use a large or unexpected element in a focal point cluster. Creating focal point clusters (FPCs) can
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If you have been following me for a while you may have figured out that I get really excited when I teach a technique that involves only stamps, ink, and cardstock. To me, this
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Stampin’ Up!’s 2024-2025 Annual Catalog can be used as a source of inspiration for card making. It is full of card ideas, tips for stamping, and techniques to try. This year’s catalog also has
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Playing with new colors always infuses a lot of excitement into my cardmaking, and I eagerly await the release of Stampin’ Up!’s five new In Colors each year. This year the wait was so
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Last week we dipped our toes into the world of collage art and applied it to our card making using images specifically designed for collage and images that we wouldn’t necessarily think could be
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