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Continue reading →: New Online Exclusive Products, Foils and moreNovember’s launch is fun and exciting! So many new items from product suites to independent embellishments and paper; and let’s not forget about the fabulous line of foils and kits. November also brings a New Product Of The Month (POTM) This month, we have a beautiful background stamp called “Branched Out Messages” item 168601. It is only $5 with a $75 purchase The simplicity of this exclusive stamp set makes it incredibly versatile. You could quickly stamp the greenery as a background, add an all-occasion sentiment, and voila—a beautiful, no-fuss card. Or you could elevate the design by adding flower…
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Continue reading →: Happy Creative Fold Card – Sunflower Fields SuiteThere’s something about sunflowers that just makes me smile! Their bright golden, yellow color really pops. And what makes it better but a Creative Fold card. Today’s handmade card features the beautiful Sunflower Fields Suite Collection, with warm golden tones, cheerful florals, and a little touch of gingham ribbon.The front features a lovely sunflower arrangement, accented with soft green embellishments and the sentiment “Wishing You So Much Happiness.” But the creativity doesn’t stop on the outside!Open the card to discover more sunflower accents, a coordinating striped panel, and a sweet birthday greeting. I even decorated the envelope flap with matching…
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Continue reading →: We Bee Stamping Team Blog Hop – Cards of GratitudeWelcome to this months Team Blog Hop featuring cards of gratitude. ✨ Today’s handmade card features the beautiful Bloom Boutique 12″ x 12″ Designer Series Paper paired with the Framed and Fabulous Foil & Die Bundle from Stampin’ Up! This one is pretty simple so you can make multiples very easily. I love how the delicate floral pattern complements the gorgeous gold metallic frame which is the Metallic Effects Specialty paper. The soft pink tones, intricate scalloped details, and gold-embossed Thankful for You sentiment create such an elegant combination. I added some Barely Blush ink to the edges of the…
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Continue reading →: Merry Christmas – A Little Mouse CardHello, crafty friends! Today I’m sharing another sweet Christmas card featuring the Stampin’ Up! A Little Christmas Suite Collection. I just love this little mouse holding his Christmas present — he definitely deserves center stage! For this card, I kept the layout fairly simple and let the coordinating Designer Series Paper and adorable stamped image do the work. But there are a few great elements to this one! The Timeless Metallic 12″ x 12″ Specialty Designer Paper, the Flourish & Frames Hot Foil Bundle and some gold heat embossing. The little mouse was stamped, colored with Blends markers and then…
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Continue reading →: Bendy Card with Silly Old BearSometimes the sweetest cards are the ones that make you smile! 🐻💕 Today’s project features the adorable Silly Old Bear Suite Collection from Stampin’ Up! and a fun fold design with a little surprise inside. I love how all the elements of this card came together. Hydrangea Hue is such a lovely blue color and the designer paper from the Silly Bear Suite coordinates so well, which is one of my favorite things about buying Stampin’ Up! suite collections. Bendy Card? Let’s take a look at the curved vellum panel that adds beautiful dimension, while the little butterflies give the…
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Continue reading →: One Sketch – Two Creative DesignsHave you ever looked at a card sketch and wondered how many different ways you could bring it to life? That’s exactly what inspired today’s projects! One of my favorite things about card making is taking a simple layout and turning it into something completely different just by changing the colors, stamps, embellishments, and finishing touches. Today, I’m sharing two handmade greeting cards inspired by the very same card sketch. Although both cards follow a similar layout, each has its own personality! It’s a wonderful reminder that a card sketch is simply a starting point. The creative possibilities are endless!…
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Continue reading →: Bonus Rewards during OctoberJoin as a demonstrator in October for $100 and get $50 in Stampin’ Rewards along with your $125 coupon code! Enjoy all the perks that come with being a demonstrator, like a 15–20% product discount, early access to the latest products and catalogs, the opportunity to earn a modest commission, the chance to attend incredible training and crafting events, and so much more. I love my days as a demonstrator! Join My Team and take in all the immediate benefits… If you have questions about becoming a demonstrator, do not hesitate to reach out to me! creativecardcloset@gmail.com Happy stamping! 💕…
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Continue reading →: Product of the Month – Shining Stars DiesIf you love exclusive products, you’re going to love Product of the Month, a promotion centered around a special product release every month. The Product of the Month (POTM) items are specially designed to be some of the best items Stampin’ Up! has to offer that aren’t available in any of our catalogs or our Online Exclusives. Every month new item that is only available for purchase once per account. These items will be limited quantity and are likely to sell out quickly—once they’re sold out, they’re gone for good! Let’s take a look at October’s PTOM item! I’m so…
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Continue reading →: Easy Standing Z-Fold Christmas CardCreate and Easy Creative Z-Fold Christmas Card featuring Stampin’ Up! Suite A Little Christmas with an adorable mount, striped Designer Series Paper and a scalloped layer
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Continue reading →: Easy Embossing Folder Technique using Hundred Acre Woods FolderHello and welcome to Creative Card Closet. I’m Lisa Brown. I have an easy embossing folder technique to add interest to a background. I am using the Hundred Acre Woods 3D Embossing Folder from Silly Old Bear Suite Collection. Let’s take a look… TECHNIQUE: Using our Mossy Meadow 12″ x 12″ Two-Tone Cardstock, I cut a 3-3/8″ x 5-3/8″ piece and embossed with the Hundred Acre Woods 3D Embossing folder. Our Two-Tone cardstock has a light and dark side so be sure to use the dark side. Also the paper has a white core so you will see little white…
Lisa Brown Independent Stampin’ Up!® Demonstrator
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I’m Lisa Brown, an Independent Stampin’ Up!® Demonstrator. I love sharing beautiful card ideas, simple techniques and the Stampin’ Up! products you can use to create them yourself.
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