On the second Sunday each month, I go LIVE on my YouTube channel to give you some tips & ideas on the basics of stamping.
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During the May 11, 2025 Back to Basics on Facebook LIVE, I showed how to make 4 different cards using the Floral Impressions Designer Series Paper by Stampin’ Up!
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During the April 13, 2025 Back to Basics on Facebook LIVE, I showed how quick & easy it is to learn about card making with the Essential Occasions kit.
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During the March 9, 2025 Back to Basics on Facebook LIVE, I assembled the beautiful Heirloom Arrangements kit.
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During the February 10, 2025 Back to Basics on Facebook LIVE, I showed various ways to use the Pick a Season stamp set.
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During the January 12, 2025 Back to Basics on Facebook LIVE, I made suggestions for all levels of crafters.
Whether you are a Scrapbooker, a Beginner Stamper, a Non-Stampers or ready to jump in, I got you covered!
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Here is a printable list of suggestions:
During the December 8, 2024 Back to Basics on Facebook LIVE, I showed how to make 4 different Gift Card Holders using the A Little Bit Festive Specialty DSP.
This DSP has 6 sheets of DSP (2 each of 3 designs), 1 DSP to cut & 3 Die-Cut sheets. It made these projects quick & easy!
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During the November 10, 2024, Back to Basics on YouTube LIVE, I showcased the Rustic Christmas Countdown kit.
This kit includes everything you need to make 25 decorative envelopes that hang on the enclosed twine. Each envelope is big enough for a Ghirardelli chocolate square, a gift card, money & more!
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During the October 13, 2024, Back to Basics in YouTube LIVE, I showcased the new Alpine Air All-Inclusive Stampin’ Up kit.
The All-Inclusive kits by Stampin’ Up are the perfect solution to your card needs. This kit includes everything to make 9 cards, 3 of each design.
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Beautiful cards that can be put together quickly for anyone for almost any occasion!
During the September 8, 2024, Back to Basics on YouTube LIVE, I used the templates to make cards & coordinating tags
I have a PDF of the exact measurements I used for each of the 3 cards & coordinating tags, please let me know if you would like to receive it.
The templates found on p. 16 in the Sept-De 2024 Stampin’ Up Mini catalog can be a very useful tool in card making. You don’t even have to follow them exactly, they are just a tool to help you create!
When I set out to plan this LIVE, I had in mind to make a card & coordinating tag to add to a gift bag, make it look more thought out to your recipient.
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During the August 11, 2024, Back to Basics on YouTube LIVE, I demonstrated how to make 4 cards using a 6″ x 6″ piece of Designer Series Paper.
I designed a tutorial to make 4 cards using 6″ x 6″ Designer Series Paper by Stampin’ Up.
Click here to view to Designer Series Paper that is 15% off during the month of August 2024:
During the July 14, 2024 Back to Basics on YouTube LIVE, I demonstrated how to use the templates that Stampin’ Up has in their catalog (p. 22) to create cards.
Here are 6 cards made following the Sketched Templates from the 2024-2025 Annual Stampin’ Up catalog.
The top 3 were made during the week to give you a sneak peak. The bottom 3 were made on YouTube LIVE.
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During the June 9, 2024 Back to Basics on YouTube LIVE, I demonstrated how to make the same 4 cards using the same stamp set, same colors but different techniques.
Using the Spotlight on Nature stamp set, I created the same card each with a different technique using the same colors: Melon Manbo, Bubble Bath, Granny Apple Greem, Lemon Lime Twist, Azure Afternoon & Blueberry Bushel.
The top left card was made by stamping the images in Memento ink then using Stampin’ Write markers to color them in
The top right card was made by stamping the images in Memento ink then water-coloring the image with Water Painters and Stampin’ Up Ink pads.
The bottom left card was made by coloring the stamps with Stampin’ Write markers colored directly on stamp
The bottom right card was made by stamping the images in Memento ink then coloring the images with Stampin’ Blend markers.
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During the May 12, 2024 Back to Basics on YouTube LIVE, I demonstrated how to make a Quick & Easy Graduation Card!
This Graduation Card was so easy to make, the hardest choice is which kind of tassel to make!
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During the April 14, 2024 Back to Basics on YouTube LIVE, I demonstrated various ways to make quick & easy cards!
I used the Mix & Match “Saying Something” Ephemera Pack, Sunny Springs Cards & Envelopes, Thoughtful Journey Memories & More Card Pack and the Basic White Assorted Memories & More Cards & Envelopes.
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During the March 10, 2024 Back to Basics on YouTube Live, I demonstrated 3 quick & easy cards using the Designer Series Paper ‘Delightful Floral’.
The Delightful Floral DSP is so gorgeous it speaks for itself. The vibrant colors make any card pop!
2 of the cards used fussy-cut images from one of the sheets of DSP in this pack. The edges are nice & smooth, so the cutting was quite easy.
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During the February 11, 2024, Back to Basics on YouTube Live, I demonstrated the upcoming Stampin’ Up Online Exclusive Sweetly Scripted.
This is the perfect stamp set to make quick & easy cards! It is also the perfect set for any beginner stamper. Start with the basics and as you gain confidence as a stamper you can add more elements to the card.
I did fussy cut some images from Designer Series Paper to add an element to a few of the cards.
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I used scraps to make all these cards!!
During the January 14, 2024, Back to Basics on Facebook Live, I demonstrated coloring in a stamped image.
Going back to the basics of coloring in a stamped image, I used Stampin’ Up’s Stippled Roses stamp set. I wanted to make a quick ‘Thank You’ card for someone that gave me an unexpected gift today.
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During the December 10, 2024, Back to Basics on Facebook Live, I made cards & other paper crafts with the Beary Christmas Memories & More packs by Stampin’ Up.
With 54 double-sided cards, 4 sticker sheets, 20 card bases & 20 coordinating envelopes, the Beary Christmas Memories & More packs by Stampin’ Up are a quick & easy way to make cards & more!!
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During the November 12, 2023, Back to Basics on Facebook Live, we made 4 cards following the One Sheet Wonder tutorial.
Using 1 6″ x 6″ piece of Designer Series Paper by Stampin’ Up, 2 pieces of cardstock, banners with sentiments and a few embellishments we made 4 cards!
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During the October 8, 2023 Back to Basics on Facebook Live, I showed you how to make quick & easy cards using the Them Bones DSP. The Bag of Bones stamp set & dies were added in steps to embellish as desired.
Making quick and easy Halloween cards can be as simple as using the Memories & More white Note Cards & Envelopes and Them Bones Designer Series Paper (DSP) by Stampin’ up. One of the sheets of DSP had multiple images on it for cutting up. Pictured left are just the cut-outs adhered to the note card.
Another sheet of the DSP was cut into 6 sections measuring 4″ x 6″. I took 3 of those cut-outs and showed how to add more embellishing as to what products on hand.
The first card is just DSP on a note card.
The second card added the Bag of Bones stamp set, Memento Ink, black twine and some sequins.
The third card added the Bag of Bones stamp set & dies, Memento Ink, black cardstock, Daffodil Delight cardstock. Basic Gray cardstock, Glow-in-the-Dark Specialty paper & some gems. I used one of the dies to cut a door out of the tombstone.
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Product List- Them Bones 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Designer Series Paper [162215]
- Bag Of Bones Photopolymer Stamp Set (English) [162216]
- Bag Of Bones Dies [162218]
- Glow In The Dark 6" X 6" (15.2 X 15.2 Cm) Specialty Paper [162221]
- Basic White Assorted Memories & More Cards & Envelopes [159234]
- Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad [132708]
- Baker's Twine Essentials Pack [155475]
During the September 10, 2023 Back to Basic on Facebook Live, I showed the Biggest Wish & More Wishes stamp sets by Stampin’ Up.
A great set to begin stamping with is the Biggest Wish and now thru December 31, 2023 you can also get More Wishes! All of these cards were made using the ink from the Stampin’ Spots Classic Assortment, an economic way to get 8 inks for $24. Here are the links to the products if you would like more information or to purchase from my online store:
You may watch the video on this on my YouTube channel: Back-to-Basics Wishes
During the Back to Basics in June & July 2023, I built up from the beginning using the Color & Contour bundle. This month on August 13, 2023, we added dies!
I used the same colors, Pretty Peacock, Flirty Flamingo, Daffodil Delight & Lost Lagoon. The same Designer Series Paper – Hello, Irresistible was also used to stay with the same products.
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During the Back to Basics on Facebook Live on July 9, 2023, I took the supplies we used last month (I changed the colors a bit) added DSP, colored cardstock & coordinating inks.
The Designer Series Paper used is Hello, Irresistible, the cardstock & coordinating inks are: Pretty Peacock, Lost Lagoon, Flirty Flamingo & Daffodil Delight,
Please note, if you purchase a stamp set of your choice, note cards & envelopes, Memento & Stampin’ Write Markers, I will send you a Paper Pumpkin block as a Thank You! Click link “Basic Supplies” above to view them on my online store.
If you would like to watch this Back to Basic episode on YouTube, click here: Basic Stamping Made Easy
During the Facebook Live on June 11, 2023, I took these basic supplies and showed you how to use them and create various cards.
Please note, if you purchase a stamp set of your choice, note cards & envelopes, Memento & Stampin’ Write Markers, I will send you a Paper Pumpkin block as a Thank You! Click link “Basic Supplies” above to view them on my online store.
If you would like to watch this Back to Basic episode on YouTube, click here: Back to Basics – Color & Contour
During my May 14, 2023 Facebook Live, I showed you how to take the next step-up with Dainty Delight dies. I’ve taken the lessons from the last 2 months and added die-cuts to the next set of cards.
I’ve stayed with the same 2022-2024 In Colors and the Dainty Delight stamp set from the first month and the 2022-2024 In Color cardstock & DSP.
If you would like to watch the May 14, 2023 video on YouTube. please click here: Back to Basics PLUS Dies!
During my April 9, 2023 Facebook Live, I showed you how to take the next step and add to the cards we made last month.
If you would like to watch the April 9, 2023 video on YouTube. please click here: Back to Basics PLUS
In addition to the supplies we used last month, we used the 2022-2024 In Color cardstock, the 2022-2024 In Color DSP & Rhinestone Basic Jewels.
During the Facebook Live on March 12, 2023, I took these basic supplies and showed you how to use them and create various cards.
If you would like to watch the March 12th video on YouTube, please click here: Back 2 Basics
Items to purchase to begin creating your own cards:
Please note, if you purchase a stamp set of your choice, note cards & envelopes, Memento & Stampin’ Write Markers, I will send you a Paper Pumpkin block as a Thank You! Click link “Basic Supplies” above to view them on my online store.
I also have a few other samples done with this bundle prior to the Back to Basics classes, see them in the gallery.