Sometimes it’s the small card making tips that make the biggest difference. In this project, I’m sharing 7 simple tips that can help your handmade cards look cleaner, more polished, and easier to put together. These are quick and easy card making ideas that work especially well for beginners, but they’re also great reminders for any crafter who wants simple ways to improve their cards.
Video Tutorial
The best part is that you can use these tips with any stamps, ink, and paper you already have. If you enjoy simple stamping, this project is packed with helpful ideas to make card making easier and more fun. Watch the step-by-step video, try the tips on your next card, and keep the ones that work best for your style.
Boutique Blooms Cards
For these cards, I’m using Stampin’ Up!’s Boutique Blooms stamp set paired with the Banner Sayings stamp and punch for quick card making.
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- Basic Beige: 8 ½” x 5 ½”, score at 4 ¼”
- Granny Apple Green: 3 ⅞” x 5 ⅛”
- Basic White:
- (front) 3 ¾” x 5”
- (sentiment) scrap
- (inside) 4” x 5 ¼”
- Stampin’ Pads: Calypso Coral, Daffodil Delight, Granny Apple Green, Secret Sea
- Embellishment: Linen Thread
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- Granny Apple Green: 8 ½” x 5 ½”, score at 4 ¼”
- Basic Black:
- (layer) 3 ⅞” x 5 ⅛”
- (sentiment) scrap
- Basic White:
- (front) 3 ¾” x 5”
- (inside) 4” x 5 ¼”
- Stampin’ Pads: Crushed Curry, Daffodil Delight, Granny Apple Green, Secret Sea, Versamark Ink with Basics WOW Embossing Powder
- Embellishment: Linen Thread
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Don’t forget to stamp the insides & envelopes!
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Project sheet includes measurements for all cards shown.
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