Welcome back to my blog. Last week I did a post on how to cut cardstock to get your card bases and to make the most out of your cardstock. Now that you have that down pat the next step is layering your card bases. The easiest and most effective layering is using Designer Series Paper. Stampin' Up have a variety of  double sided patterned paper which they call Designer Series Paper  (DSP). The paper can be used for layering and the gorgeous images can also be fussy cut out to put on your card. When I started out making my cards I played around with layers and made templates of the ones that worked for me. Templates make creating cards somewhat easier as you don't have to remember the measurements. Have fun and don't be afraid to try out different layers. To start off cut your DSP to flush with your card base then cut smaller ones that work for you. Then add your sentiment and embellishments and you have a beautiful handmade card. Next week I will show some of my

When I first started on my card making journey I didn't know the first thing about cutting cardstock for card bases or how to cut cardstock for layering. So one of the first things I wanted to help others with was this basic and important part of card making. Our A4 cardstock comes in a variety of colours, Whisper White and Very Vanilla. To get the most out of your cardstock follow these two examples and then create some beautiful handmade cards today. Landscape example Portrait 

Are you new to card making? Or a seasoned stamper but want something super cute and quick? The new Stampin' Up! "Mini Catalogue"/"Beginners Brochure" has just what you need. The brochure is called Experience Creativity and that's exactly what it allows you to do. Experience creativity without the confusion of how to start or where to start. One of the best things  to purchase when  starting on your paper craft journey is an All In One Kit. You can create beautiful all-occasion cards easily with everything you need in these kits. The one in the Beginners Catalogue is on page 4 & 5 and is called 'Looking Up Card Kit'. Included in the Kit that makes 15 beautiful cards is: *7 photopolymer stamps (that you can use again on other cards) *Clear stamp block *Bermuda Bay Classic Stampin' spot *15 Printed card bases *15 Printed envelopes *Printed, die cut images *Copper foil stickers *Stampin' Dimensionals and adhesive

Introducing the Beginners Brochure Stampin' Up! have introduced a Beginners Brochure that will help take away the confusion when you want to start your paper  craft journey. With fun projects and kits made with beginners in mind, you will fall in love with the endless creativity. Has the questions of what do I buy first, do I need to purchase everything, stopped you from starting that gorgeous card? Check out the pages in this brochure that are full of stamps that will inspire you to put ink to paper with just a few items. You can then go ahead with confidence and the right tools to create your Smile Mail today.   Beginners Brochure                                                                                                Watch this  video  for a closer look at this stamp set. This is one of the stamp sets in the Beginners Brochure. It is also my favourite because I adore anything to do with owls. This stamp set has fun images for colouring in. A