How to Start Paper Crafting: A Beginner’s Guide
When you were a kid, all it took to make a great handmade card was a few sheets of construction…
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Die Cutting Demystified: Tips, Tricks, and Techniques
Using a die cutting machine is a game changer for paper crafting. Because it can make precise, intricate cuts so…
Ideas for Using Two-Tone Cardstock
Two-tone cardstock is a versatile craft paper you can use to add layers and detail to any project. This cardstock…
Crafting Techniques: How to Make a Shaker Card
Whether celebrating a birthday, attending a baby shower, or just thinking about a friend, nothing shows you care, like a…
Crafting Technique: Masking With Paper
If you’re looking to step up your crafting skills when it comes to color and depth, you will definitely want…
Crafting Techniques: Using a Decorative Mask with Ink
Masking and layering with ink is a fun way to personalize a paper craft. Whether you’re using precision masking to…
Crafting Techniques: How to Use Stamp Blocks to Craft
Stamp blocks have several unexpected uses in the crafting world. Can you think of one that might surprise you? Our…
Crafting Techniques: How to Use a Die as a Stencil
Anyone who has used a die in their crafting knows what a great tool they are for creating clean and…
Crafting Techniques: Creative Ways to Use Blending Brushes
A blending brush is one of our favorite ways to introduce new crafters to easy techniques that pack a big…
Crafting Technique: How to Make a Slider Card
A card is always a delightful surprise, but an interactive card brings an extra layer of fun for your loved…
Four Embossing Techniques You Can’t Miss
Whether you’re a beginner or an expert crafter, there are always new crafting techniques to discover and perfect. In this…
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Creative Card Templates: Simplify Handmade Cards and Tags
Card templates or sketches are such a brilliant hack for creating beautiful cards and other paper crafts with ease and…
How to Write Inside a Card: Creating Connections through Handmade Greeting Cards
Can we talk science for a minute? (I know, I know, physics probably wasn’t on your list of things to…
A Beginner’s Guide to Using Alcohol Markers in Crafting
Graphic designers, artists, architects, and other professionals have been using alcohol markers for decades. So, it’s no surprise that they…
Crafting Ink and Colors: Tips, Techniques, & Trends
Wassily Kandinsky is credited with saying, “Color is a power which directly influences the soul.” Think about it—color is everywhere…
The Art of Stamp Crafting: A Beginner’s Guide
Using stamps in paper crafting is a fun way to personalize your creative sentiments. Whether you’re scrapbooking, making cards, or…
Handmade Holiday Spirit: Making Your Own Christmas Cards
Handcraft the holiday spirit by creating handmade Christmas cards with the help of Stampin’ Up! Tap into convenient creativity with coordinated collections, get great tips on how to DIY a Christmas card, and the best tools for the job.
Christmas Countdown: Ideas for Adding Magic to the Holiday
Looking for an easy Christmas Countdown that adds a touch of handcrafted excitement to your advent this year? We’ve got the perfect holiday crafting kit for you!
Adorably Spooky: DIY Handmade Halloween Cards
Handmade Halloween cards are more fun with more great ideas! Get creative with this Stampin’ Up! guide for making the most of your adorably spooky card crafts this Halloween.
Sticking to Creativity: The Foundational Guide to Crafting Glues
Avoid sticky situations by learning about the different types of crafting glues, why each type is made for specific projects, and where you can find them.
Embellishments and Ribbon: Elevate Your Craft Project
Utilizing crafting ribbon, paper ephemera, and other pretty embellishments elevates your homemade craft ideas beautifully. Use this easy guide from the crafting pros at Stampin’ Up! to find out the best ways to incorporate and adhere these elements to your projects!
Color Coordinating 101: Everything You Need to Know
This easy color guide by Stampin’ Up makes color coordinating in crafts simple! Learn how to use the color wheel to find the best color combos for your next crafting project while exercising your own creative individuality, too!
Precision in Papercrafting: How to Choose and Use Paper Cutters and Trimmers
Why Precision Matters in Papercrafting When it comes to papercrafts like scrapbooks, paper boxes, envelopes, and cards, it’s all in…
Stampin’ 101: How To Stamp
Learn how to use a stamp, what supplies you’ll need, how to clean your stamps, and more in our beginner’s guide.