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Hello Sunshine Card – Sweet Summer Florals Step-by-Step

July 5, 2025 No Comments

Looking to brighten someone’s day? This Hello Sunshine Card is just what you need! Created with the Sweet Summer Florals Collection from Simply Stated Design. Super Stock from Creative Scrapbooker Magazine, and adhesives from Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L, this vibrant project is as sunny as it gets. Let’s dive into the details so you can make your own Hello Sunshine Card at home. Cut a piece measuring 4 ¼” x 5 ½” from Sweet Summer Florals Paper 4 (Simply Stated Design). Cut another measuring 3 ¾” x 5” from Paper 2. Sand the edges of both. Cut a piece measuring 4” x 5 ¼” from Solid Paper 1. Sand the edges. From the Essentials Ephemera, gather the Hello Sunshine sentiment, citrus banner, and citrus tag. Sand the edges of the banner and tag. From the Florals Ephemera, select the large citrus and floral cluster. Choose to keep or fussy cut…

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Pop-Up Cardmaking Magic with Dare 2B Artzy

June 13, 2025 No Comments

Pop-Up Cardmaking is the perfect way to welcome spring with color, creativity, and a touch of fun! In this Technique Tasters episode, Cathie Allan walks you through a simple, stylish pop-up card project featured in the Spring 2025 issue of Creative Scrapbooker Magazine. This cheerful interactive card is designed to brighten someone’s day—and it’s easier than it looks. With bold stamped florals, whimsical bikes, and vibrant coloring, Cathie shows how to build beautiful dimension using: Dare 2B Artzy Bike Bouquet Stamp & Die Set Serenity Fair Vintage Victorian Roses Washi Tape WOW! Embossing Powder Creative Scrapbooker Super Stock Scor Board and more! 💡 Cathie’s tip? Use those tiny stamps to create custom backgrounds, and let your die-cut pieces shine as the focal point. With a clever pop-up fold and floral details, this card is guaranteed to deliver smiles. 🌼 Ready to embrace the season and your creativity? 👉 Watch the…

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Winnie the Pooh Baby Collection Giveaway from Echo Park Paper Co.

June 11, 2025 No Comments

Congratulations to this week’s lucky winner – Gayle Windsor Winnie the Pooh Giveaway time! We’re bringing a little magic from the Hundred Acre Wood straight to your craft room with this adorable prize package from Echo Park Paper Co. Celebrate baby memories with classic Winnie the Pooh artwork, soft pastel colours, and charming papercrafting supplies that are perfect for scrapbooking, cardmaking, and beyond! 💛 One lucky winner will receive the following products from the Echo Park Paper Co. Winnie the Pooh Baby Collection 12×12 Collection Kit (includes patterned paper + element stickers) Coordinating Solids Paper Pack Ephemera Pack Frames & Tags Pack Puffy Stickers Enamel Dots Chipboard Words & Phrases Chipboard Accents 👉 Click here to enter to win! Hurry—this sweet giveaway won’t last long! 📅 Contest closes, Friday, June 13th at midnight (MDT) 🍼 Whether you’re crafting for a baby shower, memory book, or handmade card, this Winnie the…

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Dare 2B Artzy Bicycle Card Inspiration with Karla Yungwirth

May 20, 2025 No Comments

Dare 2B Artzy products bring fun and flair to this vibrant spring-inspired bicycle card designed by Karla Yungwirth! This joyful project appears in the Spring issue of Creative Scrapbooker Magazine and bursts with colour, creativity, and cheerful energy—perfect for anyone who adores papercrafting. Build with Dare 2B Artzy Stamps and Dies To create the main focal point, Karla turned to the Dare 2B Artzy Bike Bouquet stamps and coordinating dies. She used Zebra Pen Mildliners for soft, vibrant colouring and stamped the images with Ranger Tim Holtz Distress Oxide inks. Layering the elements added dimension and charm to the card. Dare 2B Artzy Stencils and Patterned Paper Magic For the background, Karla selected a polka dot texture using the Dare 2B Artzy Circle Duo Stencil Set. She combined it with papers from the Countryside Floral Collection to create a beautifully balanced spring palette that’s lighthearted and elegant. Add Pop with…

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Watering Can Border: Cheerful Spring Scrapbook Layout

May 18, 2025 No Comments

Spring is in full swing—so why not bring that sunny feeling to your scrapbook pages? In this delightful tutorial by Noreen Smith, you’ll learn how to create a watering can border using the Creative Memories Border Maker System and the Noteworthy Days Collection. It’s a fun, colourful way to add personality and pop to your spring memories! Watering Can Border Instructions Punch a picket fence border from the dark-brown striped Noteworthy Days paper using the Picket Fence Border Maker Cartridge. Trim to 1.75” x 12” with the 12-inch Trimmer. Cut a 12” x 1” strip of light blue polka-dot Noteworthy Days paper. Use the Repositionable Tape Runner to adhere it behind the fence border’s cutouts. Punch a watering can border from the light green lattice Noteworthy Days paper using the Watering Cans Border Maker Cartridge. Trim to 1.5” x 12”. Punch additional watering can borders from medium-blue, dark-green distressed papers,…

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Keep Going! Stamping and Colouring a Floral Bouquet

May 17, 2025 No Comments

Floral bouquet card making just got a fresh, fabulous twist! In this quick and cheerful tutorial, you’ll learn how to stamp, colour, glaze, and pop up a pretty bunch of tulips that will make anyone’s day bloom. Grab your favourite pens and let’s bring this bouquet to life—dimension and all! ✂️ Step-by-Step Instructions: How to Make a Dimensional Floral Bouquet Card 1. Stamp the base imageStamp the Art Impressions vase and tulip bouquet from the Farmhouse Container Set and Floral Long Stem Bouquet Set onto watercolour paper using Ranger Archival Ink. Repeat this step to make a second stamped image and set it aside. 2. Colour the bouquetUsing Zebra ClickArt pens and a water brush, colour the flowers and greenery on the base image. Skip the vase, as it will be covered later. 3. Cut out the vaseFrom the second stamped image, carefully cut out the vase using OLFA scissors.…

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Happy Day Mini Album Tutorial with Simple Stories

May 16, 2025 No Comments

Hey Creative Scrapbooker Fans!Today, I’m excited to walk you through the process of creating a Happy Day Mini Album using the Simple Vintage Flower Shoppe Collection from Simple Stories. Along with adhesives from Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L. This cheerful project is filled with florals, fussy cut layers, and beautiful butterfly details—perfect for celebrating any special moment. Let’s dive in! Cover Page – Mini Album Front Design To create the base and cover of this Happy Day Mini Album, I used the Scalloped Rectangles Layering Die Set by Tonic Studios and the Marigold Gingham paper from Simple Stories. I layered in: *Bits & Pieces *Ephemera *Fussy cut accents from 2×2/4×4, 3×4 Elements, and Captured papers *Enamel Dots for added texture Page 1: Happy Bike Ride This page features a bike tag from the Tag Elements Paper. I added a sentiment from the Bits & Pieces collection for a joyful pop. Page…

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Elegant Botanicals with Altenew Leaf Canopy

May 15, 2025 No Comments

Altenew Leaf Canopy is the star of this beautiful cardmaking project by designer Heather Fischer. Featured in the Summer issue of Creative Scrapbooker Magazine, this duo of stunning handmade cards highlights the versatility and elegance of Altenew’s Leaf Canopy Stamp Set, Die Set, and Add-On Die. Whether you’re designing vibrant sentiments like “Have a Good Day” or sending heartfelt thanks, this collection allows you to layer, emboss, and dimensionally elevate your designs with ease. Heather’s supply list includes: Creative Scrapbooker Super Stock Altenew stamps and dies Ranger Tim Holtz Distress Oxide Ink, embossing ink & embossing powder Lisa Horton Crafts embossing folder Elizabeth Craft Designs dies Simple Stories enamel dots Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L E-Z Runner & 3D Foam Adhesive From subtle watercoloured leaves to bold pops of colour, the Altenew Leaf Canopy collection offers timeless design possibilities for all skill levels. 🌿 This project is featured in the Summer…

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Coffee Crafting Inspiration with Pam Bray Designs for Emerald Creek

April 3, 2025 No Comments

Are you ready for some heartwarming coffee crafting inspiration? ☕✨ Pam Bray Designs, in collaboration with Emerald Creek, brings caffeine-fueled creativity straight to your craft room with her beautifully coordinated “Coffee Delight” collection! From cling mount rubber stamps to charming 12×12 designer papers and ephemera, this line is a must-have for cardmakers, scrapbookers, and mixed media enthusiasts alike. Featured here is a gorgeous handmade card designed by Pam herself, using the adorable mug and sentiment stamps, along with coordinating patterned papers that add rich detail and texture. ❤️ Featured Emerald Creek Products: Pam Bray Designs Cling Mount Coffee Sentiment Stamps Pam Bray Designs Coffee Cups Rubber Stamps Pam Bray Deigns coffee Delight 12×12 Paper Collection Whether you’re sipping on your favorite brew or dreaming up your next layout, coffee crafting with Emerald Creek Pam Bray Designs is sure to warm your soul. Perfect for celebrating friendships, daily pick-me-ups, and everything…

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How to Make Bold Cards Using Designer Paper – Elizabeth Craft Designs

April 2, 2025 No Comments

Looking to create bold cards that are quick, creative, and packed with personality? Look no further! This fabulous tutorial from Elizabeth Craft Designs shows you exactly how to make a striking handmade card using designer paper — no coloring required!🌟 The featured project by Vicki Dutcher uses the Beetles and Bugs Stamp & Die Set, perfect for stamping and die-cutting intricate images like dragonflies, beetles, frogs, and more.To build the colorful layers in the background, Vicki chose papers from the Colorful Collective Paper Pack — an excellent way to use up patterned paper and add vibrant personality to your cards. 👉 Visit the full blog post here for the complete tutorial: Elizabeth Craft Designs Blog 📌 Don’t forget to pin or save this card for inspiration. You’re going to want to try this EZ card idea yourself! We are thrilled to announce that Elizabeth Craft Designs is one of our Great…