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Home 2023 January

Month: January 2023

Getting the most out of your patterned paper

January 31, 2023 January 31, 2023Uncategorized 0

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Sometimes, there’s a paper pack that just speaks to your heart, and for me, this free (with $60 CAD purchase) one does it. A Day at the Farm has just the right mix of critters and patterns for just about any occasion. This design also gives ample opportunity to showcase…

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Quick and easy sticker hack

January 29, 2023 March 27, 2023Anything but a card, Beginner crafter, Helpful hints, How do I..., Taking care of tools, Uncategorized 0

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Applying the sticker to the back of a cling stamp can sometimes be tricky business. I can’t remember where I saw this trick, but it has made sticker application SO much easier and faster, with next to no errors. As long as you are steady(ish) you can get a perfect…

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Sketch together- week 4

January 26, 2023 January 26, 2023Live videos, Sale-a-Bration, Sketch 0

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It’s sketchin’ time again! I really enjoy creating a jumping off point for creativity, and with this sketch, you get just that. Flip it on the size for a horizontal card, change the shapes, add bling or a ribbon, or whatever else strikes your fancy. That’s the beauty of sketches-…

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Hidden message Valentine

January 24, 2023 January 24, 2023Sale-a-Bration, Tutorials- folds, Tutorials- techniques 0

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The beauty of handmade cards is you can fully customize them based on the recipient, and their feelings about certain things. The Alphabest stamp set makes it a breeze to create your own sentiments, and this one was particularly fun to do. Sometimes, you need to embrace your inner sass!…

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Kissing in the craft room

January 24, 2023 January 24, 2023Beginner crafter, Clean and simple, Easy crafts, Tutorials- techniques 1

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Today, it’s all about kissing. Not only does this card use an older technique, it also goes along the lines of Keep It Simple, Silly. Now, for this card, simplicity was where I went, but you could amp it up as much as you’d like. The Kissing technique simply involves…

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How do I cut paper?

January 20, 2023 January 20, 2023Beginner crafter, How do I... Beginner stampin' up! 0

How to create inked tie dye

January 18, 2023 January 19, 2023Colouring, Easy crafts, How do I..., Tutorials- techniques 0

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It’s January in Manitoba, and I am craving heat, and sun. This card came together very easily with a few colours of ink and the small blending brushes. I have, and love, the large ones, but the small ones make it easier to get a more precise application, and area…

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Sketch to it- week 3 inspiration

January 17, 2023 January 17, 2023Uncategorized 0

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What do you start with when you see a sketch? I usually start with the stamp I want to use, but sometimes the layout or the background speaks to me first. The thing about sketches is there is no right or wrong way to do it. The creator (at least…

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Ready to Ride quick card

January 16, 2023 January 16, 2023Clean and simple, Easy crafts, Inspire creativity, Kid cards, Masculine cards 0

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Sometimes you want to make a card, but don’t have the right stamp, or really even feel like stamping much. This card fits the bill. In fact, the Ready to Ride designer series paper pack makes it possible to create cards in a flash. Check out the video below to…

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Pretty paper loves say what???

January 10, 2023 January 10, 2023Uncategorized 0

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The first place I turn in a new catalogue is to the new papers. I haven’t often met a paper I don’t love, and, if there’s an odd one, chances are I like the other side, so it’s win-win! The Rain or Shine Designer Series Paper in the January to…

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