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The New Horizon Designer Series Paper and the On The Horizon Bundle create clean and simple handmade cards in a flash with my One Sheet Wonder card ideas! As you already know I've been having so

Master the art of clean & simple card making with step-by-step card tutorials. Shop on-line for Stampin' Up! products.

Are you ready to elevate your card-making game with some clean and simple handmade cards? Let's Dive into this easy Faux Envelope Fun Fold Card and discover how to create a beautiful card u

Today's cards are simple stamping cards created using the Oceanfront stamp set from the Mini Catalog. With this stamp set you can create clean and simple handmade cards in a flash! I stamped both

OK just stop... amazing, right!? This Oceanfront stamp set is a dream to work with and it's easy to create the most amazing cards!!! Watch the Video! If you missed my live video yesterday, I invite you to check out the replay below in this post! I've shared lots of tips for making these Oceanfront cards! Order your Oceanfront stamp set online and create these cards! Above & Below: I used the Pelican on the wood pilings from the Waves of Inspiration bundle on this card and also added a large palm tree from Paradise Palms. Check out the top

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You know me, I love the clean and simple (CAS) look and it goes so well with cute children's cards. But it's not always as easy as you think to get the balance right. Today I'm going to take you through some steps to help you learn how you can make clean and simple cards too. Starting Point I start with a stamp set and work from there. It helps me visualise a design on the page. But sometimes nothing comes to mind and so I turn to Pinterest for some inspiration (thanks to Melissa Stout for her gorgeous designs!). That's what I did for these cards you see here using the Zoo Globe set (it's a fun set - keep reading to see an image). Learning from CASEing In this case I CASEd (Copy and Share Everything) the cards exactly and the process of that taught me a few things. Firstly that in the giraffe & koala card that a CAS card can have a "busy" focal point. Here the smaller card she has placed into the design is the focal point - your eye is drawn toward that and that only and the rest of the card is blank. The border frames it all and lifts that smaller white frame. Secondly that a sentiment strip which runs across the page from edge to edge (in this case the smaller card edges) and which cuts the focal picture in two is actually a great way of tying elements together rather than pushing them apart! More lessons learnt The next card of hers taught me that the white embossing on the black cardstock looks fantastic on an all white CAS card. The sentiment becomes a real stand out element of the focal point. It also taught me that when using a small thing in the middle of the page that is a neutral tone, like this little elephant, that the addition of colour will help lift the whole focal point of the card and really make it pop. Applying lessons learnt Next I took what I had learnt from my CASEing exercise and applied them to cards using the Moving Along stamp set (see further down for image) which I thought could offer me a similar look but something that was my own too. My 1st Card - Tips Keeps the single focal point of the elephant card but with an image that is a single block of colour. The train tracks underneath the engine help anchor the focal point. The puffs of smoke provide the perfect framing for the sentiment piece to nestle into the image. My 2nd Card - Tips Using the sentiment strip idea from the giraffe & koala card I used it to ground the focal point of the helicopter. Stamping on the clouds and little "woosh" lines behind the raised helicopter gives the feel that it really is flying. The blue of the clouds also softens the black and makes it less dominant on the page. My 3rd Card (the toughest to design) - Tips My final card posed me the greatest difficulty. I tried a number of different designs before coming up with this one. What I thought would work didn't look right. The stamp set contains a road stamp which I was trying to incorporate, but it was only when I realised that it provided too much block colour (even if that was a neutral tone) that was competing on the page with the car and the black border, that I new I had to ditch it, and use the sentiment strip as a replacement. Stamp sets used Moving Along - $30 I love that this set brings out the inner kid in us all. Click here to buy it now. Zoo Globe - $30 How cute are those animals? Click here to buy it now. If you have any questions about Stampin' Up! related crafting, please get in touch, I'd love to hear from you! Fiona x Shop with me Join my team Like me on Facebook Watch my YouTube videos Check out my pins on Pinterest Send me a message -------------------------------------------- Joy to the World Paper Pumpkin Kit The Joy to the World Kit contains enough supplies to create eight elegant cards and coordinating envelopes—the perfect project kit for simple, fun, and artistic festive cards. Only while stocks last! Click here to buy yours today.

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You know me, I love the clean and simple (CAS) look and it goes so well with cute children's cards. But it's not always as easy as you think to get the balance right. Today I'm going to take you through some steps to help you learn how you can make clean and simple cards too. Starting Point I start with a stamp set and work from there. It helps me visualise a design on the page. But sometimes nothing comes to mind and so I turn to Pinterest for some inspiration (thanks to Melissa Stout for her gorgeous designs!). That's what I did for these cards you see here using the Zoo Globe set (it's a fun set - keep reading to see an image). Learning from CASEing In this case I CASEd (Copy and Share Everything) the cards exactly and the process of that taught me a few things. Firstly that in the giraffe & koala card that a CAS card can have a "busy" focal point. Here the smaller card she has placed into the design is the focal point - your eye is drawn toward that and that only and the rest of the card is blank. The border frames it all and lifts that smaller white frame. Secondly that a sentiment strip which runs across the page from edge to edge (in this case the smaller card edges) and which cuts the focal picture in two is actually a great way of tying elements together rather than pushing them apart! More lessons learnt The next card of hers taught me that the white embossing on the black cardstock looks fantastic on an all white CAS card. The sentiment becomes a real stand out element of the focal point. It also taught me that when using a small thing in the middle of the page that is a neutral tone, like this little elephant, that the addition of colour will help lift the whole focal point of the card and really make it pop. Applying lessons learnt Next I took what I had learnt from my CASEing exercise and applied them to cards using the Moving Along stamp set (see further down for image) which I thought could offer me a similar look but something that was my own too. My 1st Card - Tips Keeps the single focal point of the elephant card but with an image that is a single block of colour. The train tracks underneath the engine help anchor the focal point. The puffs of smoke provide the perfect framing for the sentiment piece to nestle into the image. My 2nd Card - Tips Using the sentiment strip idea from the giraffe & koala card I used it to ground the focal point of the helicopter. Stamping on the clouds and little "woosh" lines behind the raised helicopter gives the feel that it really is flying. The blue of the clouds also softens the black and makes it less dominant on the page. My 3rd Card (the toughest to design) - Tips My final card posed me the greatest difficulty. I tried a number of different designs before coming up with this one. What I thought would work didn't look right. The stamp set contains a road stamp which I was trying to incorporate, but it was only when I realised that it provided too much block colour (even if that was a neutral tone) that was competing on the page with the car and the black border, that I new I had to ditch it, and use the sentiment strip as a replacement. Stamp sets used Moving Along - $30 I love that this set brings out the inner kid in us all. Click here to buy it now. Zoo Globe - $30 How cute are those animals? Click here to buy it now. If you have any questions about Stampin' Up! related crafting, please get in touch, I'd love to hear from you! Fiona x Shop with me Join my team Like me on Facebook Watch my YouTube videos Check out my pins on Pinterest Send me a message -------------------------------------------- Joy to the World Paper Pumpkin Kit The Joy to the World Kit contains enough supplies to create eight elegant cards and coordinating envelopes—the perfect project kit for simple, fun, and artistic festive cards. Only while stocks last! Click here to buy yours today.

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Bear is looking seriously cute all dressed-up in the City, at the Farm and to the Rescue. Emily Mydlowski is sharing tips and tricks to create clean and simple scenes using white space as the backd…

Hi Everyone I shared a card on the Simply, Sweet Poppy Stencils Group on Facebook yesterday and was asked how I did it so I thought I’d put together a step by step. It’s really easy but gives beautiful results, I do like quick clean and simple cards. Step 1. Mask off the edge of your card with Sweet Poppy Stencils masking tape. I’m inking straight onto a Craft UK Ltd DL white card blank, it’s 225gsm and takes ink beautifully. Step 2. Pick your inks, I’ve used a variety of Distress Oxides in Hues of Blue for the Simply, Sweet Poppy Stencils September challenge, I’m working from the edge of a blending mat but you can use the torn edge of a piece of paper or cut a wavy edge on some acetate. Step 3. Using either a makeup brush, blending foam or a smoothie work from your wavy edge building up the ink on your card. Step 4. Once you’re happy with your first ink move up the card with your next colour. Don’t blend the colours into each other, by leaving a small gap the colours will stand out more. Step 5. Once you’ve used all the colours start from the beginning again. Step 6. Once you’ve reached the top peel away the masking tape to reveal a nice clean white border. Step 7. Lay your card onto a magnetic sheet, place your Sweet Poppy Stencil where you want it and mask the edges off to protect your card. Gently ink through the stencil, I’ve used VersaFine Clair ink and a small make up brush but you can apply with blending foam or a smoothie. Just remember to build it up slowly so that it doesn’t bleed under the stencil. Step 8. Add a sentiment if you want and add some highlights with a gel pen. If anyone has any questions don’t hesitate to ask. Share your makes if you decide to have a go. Happy Crafting Julie xxx

Yesterday, I shared sketch #16 of my Stampin' Pretty Sketchbook! As promised, today I am sharing a creation using this sketch and the Plaid Tidings Suite Collection from the Stampin' Up!

BEST WITCHES! This black and white Halloween card uses the Bewitching Bundle (Item 159857 | $34.00)and the Black & White Designs Designer Series Paper (Item 159861 | $12), from the 2022 July – December Mini Catalog! MY FAVORITE THINGS! This card uses one of My Favorite Things from the Holiday Mini

The Halloween season is upon us and and today's project is a "frightfully cute" treat box to package goodies for your favorite trick-or-treaters! BUNDLE & SAVE 10%! I love these "spooky" elements! Purchase the Stampin' Up! Frightfully Cute Cling Stamp Set and the coordinating

With Halloween on the horizon, I thought I would share with you a 'No Tricks Just Treats' themed Mini Pizza Box. It was created using a few of My Favorite Things from the 2019 Holiday Catalog. The Everything Festive Stamp Set and Monster Bash Suite Bundle (below) are all part of My Favorite Things from

You’re already running late and need a quick quick card for a friend? We can help! Lisa Spangler has created some fabulous clean & simple cards with Essentials by Ellen Everyday Doodles, …

A clean and simple graduation card featuring the phrase,"The sky is the limit." The stamped images of the mortarboard are hand-colored with blending inks and foam mounted for added dimension. Clouds are diecut and added for detail. Background created with a cloud stencil and blending brush. Sentiment inside reads, "conGRADulations!" Images and dies are copyright Stampin' Up!, Lawn Fawn and MFT stamps. Card is A2 size and measures 4.25" x 5.5" Includes coordinating lined envelope and a plastic storage sleeve. As handmade cards are just that, minor variations in the artwork may occur when multiple renditions are created. A picture of one card is provided as an example or representation of the design in all recreations. Some of my handmade cards often use layers of materials, and may require extra postage due to weight or size. Please check with your local postal service to determine the proper postage amount when mailing.

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The Cute Halloween 6x6 Designer Series Paper is perfect for creating cute 3x3 note cards and matching envelopes. Pair it with the Frightfully Cute Cling Bundle for quick and easy notes. BUNDLE & SAVE 10%! I love these "spooky" elements! Purchase the Stampin' Up! Frightfully Cute Cling Stamp

Two clean and simple cards using Stampin' Up! Wild Fern Bundle, the Fern 3D Embossing Folder with partial embossing and masking techniques.

How to DIY 5 Minute Cards Like a Boss – I think I knocked it out of the park with today’s clean and simple cards. If you need cards for the guys or the girls, these 5 minute cards are perfect for you. This new stamp set is quickly becoming a favorite of mine and […]

It’s been a while since I’ve done a Clean And Simple (CAS) card. A Clean And Simple card has lots of white space, minimal layers and little or no embellishments. My card evolved from this color block design in the Ful of Life Designer Series Paper. I planned to go in a completely different direction, […]

Welcome to DAY 5 and last day of my inspiration week using the SSS April Card kit. Here is the card I made for you today. For the last day, I just had to use one of those cute little envelopes included in the kit. So I made a tag with the sentiment to insert …

Creating unique and memorable Christmas cards by hand is a wonderful and heartfelt way to connect with friends and family during the holiday season. This guide offers a variety of creative and inspiring ideas for crafting Christmas cards that are sure to stand out and spread joy. Hand-Painted Designs Embrace

You just have to see my clean and simple and REALLY, really clean and simple Flowering Fields cards while you

Happy Friday everyone and welcome to our new challenge at Just Add Ink! This week we have a beautifully Clean and Simple sketch designed for you by Narelle. Sketches are always so super versatile as you can use them for whatever theme or purpose you need. We'd love you to join us and share what you used it for - Birthdays or Christmas and anything in between. Here is what the Design Team have come up with this week to provide you with inspiration... Tina Gillespie Narelle Farrugia Nikki Spencer Jo Stubbings Lou Kitzelman Rochelle Blok Di Barnes Jan McQueen Kim Badelt JUST ADD INK RULES Create a card, layout or 3D project using our challenge as inspiration. Link your post, NOT your whole blog back here. Your project must be new, created for this challenge and combined with no more than 5 other challenges. Please mention JUST ADD INK in your blog post and provide a link so others can come and join in the fun too. Please DO NOT use your challenge entry as self promotion. We are here to have fun and encourage creativity. We reserve the right to remove links that do not comply with the above guidelines. The challenge closes each Wednesday at 10.00 pm (AEST) Australian Eastern Standard Time.

POP! Want an easier (and fun) way to open your Stampin' Up! ink pad? Watch today's 1 Minute to WOW! Video Tutorial where I demonstrate how to easily open your ink pad (and save your thumbs) by simply putting pressure on the hinge!

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Clean, classic contrast with fabulous dimension, this handmade card is easy to make with cutting dies!