Who doesn't want to stretch their crafting purchases these days..... I really love to find new ways to use my stamps and dies so I get more out the money I invest in crafting. In the below video I am going to show you how to make a Z-fold, Easel and Gatefold card from either … Continue reading 3 Different Ways To Use The Elegant Edge Dies from the Stamps of Life
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Craft Tools That Make A Deckle Edge
There are so many tools on the market you can use to create a deckle edge on your cards and paper projects, but how do you know which is best for you? I put together a 2 minute video that shows you some options and describes some of the good and bad features for each. … Continue reading Craft Tools That Make A Deckle Edge
Fun fold card – creating a teepee or pyramid card
There are lots of fun fold cards that you can make but this one is so simple and looks like you spent a long time working on it. This card is called a teepee card or sometimes a pyramid card. Basically you start with a few squares that are 5.5 inches but in all honesty … Continue reading Fun fold card – creating a teepee or pyramid card
Creating Spinner Cards for A2 and X-Cards
Using the Stamps of Life October 2020 monthly stamp and die sets (snowglobe) and the monthly cardkit, I had created a few spinner cards recently. Several people have asked me how to make them, so I decided to create a quick blog post detailing the steps. https://videopress.com/v/dx7lm1iE?preloadContent=metadata This is the X-Card Spinner in motion I've … Continue reading Creating Spinner Cards for A2 and X-Cards
Fold-Its Part 2 – Using Partial Fold-Its (Shaped Cards) On Your Cards
This post not only shares big love for the Fold-its cards by the Stamps of Life but also new and exciting ways you can use these die sets. A few weeks ago I shared how you can make your Fold-Its into easel cards (stand-up cards). This week, I am showing how you can use partial … Continue reading Fold-Its Part 2 – Using Partial Fold-Its (Shaped Cards) On Your Cards
Fold-Its Part 1 – Turn Your Fold-Its Shaped Cards Into Easel Cards
I am addicted to the Fold-its cards by the Stamps of Life. I think I have them all - from the Stamps of Life Fold-Its, exclusive HSN Fold-Its and even from the "other" company that Stephanie Barnard used to collaborate with. Hands-down they are my favorite type of card. I wanted to see if I … Continue reading Fold-Its Part 1 – Turn Your Fold-Its Shaped Cards Into Easel Cards
Creating a Pouch Envelope for Slimline Cards
I don't know about you, but I am hooked on creating slimline cards! I love the extra space it gives you to tell a story or add extra bling! The problem for me is deciding what envelope to use to mail my custom cards. A standard A10 envelope will fit slimline cards, but to me, … Continue reading Creating a Pouch Envelope for Slimline Cards
How To – Cool Craft and Card Making Tips
Today's post is a bit different than my normal posts. I wanted to share some of the tools and gadgets I use in my everyday crafting that are well worth the cost. How many times have you die cut an intricate die and thought how am I going to glue this? Well, I suggest trying … Continue reading How To – Cool Craft and Card Making Tips
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