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My Version of an Offset Gate Fold

My Version of an Offset Gate Fold

A typical gate fold is a card that resembles the opening of a grand gate. It is a rectanglar piece of cardstock folded inwards from both sides. The gaye fold is created when sides are folded inwards meet in the middle. An Offset Gate Fold has sides that do not meet in...

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Flowers of Beauty – Using the Tissue Paper Technique

Flowers of Beauty – Using the Tissue Paper Technique

WOW! I am impressed with the texture crinkled tissue paper offers my cards.  It is almost like using an embossing  folder. But being able to stamp an image or to be able to use our masks and blending brushes to create images is genius. To make I used:  5-1/2" x ...

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Vertical Joyful Mini Slimline Card and Envelope

Vertical Joyful Mini Slimline Card and Envelope

I love a mini slimline card and I am always intrigued by fun folds. It's no surprise that I would like this mini slimline. Often I like to customize the envelopes I send my slimline cards in.  Below is a list of materials needed to recreate the slimline and an...

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A Fun Graduation Topper Card

A Fun Graduation Topper Card

This is a great Topper Card that can be made to hold a gift card or just a fun graduation card. Any graduate would love to receive this fun card. Here is what I used: A piece of cardstock that measures 3-3/4” x 3-3/4”. You can use any color. I used Real Red because...

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Colorful Ink Blended Layers – With a Lattice Flair

Colorful Ink Blended Layers – With a Lattice Flair

Are you looking for a one of a kind card layer? Here is an idea that you can copy and share. I hope you enjoy! Here is what I used: A 5-1/2" x 8-1/2" piece of Basic White cardstock https://www.stampinup.com/products/basic-white-8-1-2-x-11-cardstock?demoid=2242482 A...

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Easy Pocket Card

Easy Pocket Card

    This pocket card is so easy to make and so versatile. You can send this card  for any occasion and you have the option to attach a gift card to the insert.                To make this card you need:make card is made from a 10" x 4" strip of...

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Faux Shutter AKA Fractured Cards

Faux Shutter AKA Fractured Cards

  I am always attracted to cards that look different  and are  attractive. I have discovered that the Faux Shutter Cards aka Fractured Cards are just that. They are different, attractive and interesting. I  hope you are inspired to recreate one of these cards....

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Last Chance  Sale

Last Chance Sale

It's  time  to make room for new product!   Beginning April 9, 2024, items that will not be available in 2024-2025 annual  catalog  will be on sale. This sale begins April 9 and ends April 20, 2024. I would like to offer a couple hints concerning the sale and...

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Masks, Ink & Paper  Part 2

Masks, Ink & Paper Part 2

Oh my goodness! Using our decorative masks to create different and unique card layers  is pleasing but exploring ways to use the masks, is accomplishing.  It defintely rewards with the feeling of being aeristic.     Watch the video below to seehow I created with...

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Masks, Ink, &  Paper – Part 1

Masks, Ink, & Paper – Part 1

Don't overlook these Decorative Artistic Masks! There are so many ways that you can create with them. With a few items in your craft space you can create some fun cards.   Hwew aew a few cards I created. Creates.       To see how watch video below.  ...

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Birthday Sparkle Kit

Birthday Sparkle Kit

Create glittering birthday cards and gift tags with the Birthday Sparkle Kit! This kit includes six cards and six gift tags. Create each project with the included stamp set, die-cut paper pieces, and twine. It also includes other elements such as glitter stickers,...

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