Free Tutorials

Each month on the 4th week, I will be posting a free tutorial for a card.

April 2021 – Snailed It Stamp Set
  • Cut paper to the following measurements:
    • Bermuda Bay Cardstock 8 1/2″ x 5 1/2″ and score at 4 1/4″
    • Basic White Cardstock: 5 1/4″ x 4″ + scrap for die cutting
    • Snail Mail Designer Series Paper: 5 1/4″ x 4″
    • Real Red: scrap for die cutting
    • Blushing Bride: scrap for die cutting
  • Adhere the piece of Snail Mail Designer Series Paper to the front of the Bermuda Bay card base.
  • Adhere the piece of Basic White Cardstock to the inside of the card base.
  • On a scrap of Basic White Cardstock, using the Snailed It stamp set and Memento Black Ink, stamp 2 snails. Then color in the snails with your choice of Stampin’ Blends.
  • Using the Stampin’ Cut and Emboss Machine and the Snail Dies, die cut both of the snails as well as the scalloped square and the letter in Basic White Cardstock.
  • Using the Stampin’ Cut and Emboss Machine and the Snail Dies, die cut an envelope in Blushing Bride Cardstock.
  • Using the Stampin’ Cut and Emboss Machine and the Snail Dies, die cut a heart in Real Red Cardstock.
  • Using Bermuda Bay ink, stamp “hello” from the the Snailed It stamp set onto the letter.
  • With Stampin’ Dimensionals, adhere the scalloped square to the center of the card. Adhere each of the snails to the front of the card in opposite corners.
  • Using a Mini Glue Dot, adhere the heart to the point of the Blushing Bride envelope. Then using a Stampin’ Dimensional, adhere the letter to just inside the top of the envelope.
  • Adhere the envelope to the center of the scalloped square.
  • Using both colors of twine from the Snail Mail Twine Combo Pack, make a bow on the top of the card score line by wrapping the twine around the top of the card along the score line and then tie a bow.
  • Embellish with Resin Hearts.
Product List
Snailed It Bundle
$44.00
Snail Mail Designer Series Paper
$11.50
Bermuda Bay 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock
$8.75
Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock
$9.75
Real Red 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock
$8.75
Blushing Bride 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock
$8.75
Bermuda Bay Classic Stampin' Pad
$7.50
Resin Hearts Embellishments
$7.00
Snail Mail Twine Combo Pack
$7.00
Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine
$120.00
Stampin' Seal
$8.00
Stampin' Dimensionals
$4.00
Mini Glue Dots
$5.25
April 2021 – So Sentimental Stamp Set
  • Cut paper to the following measurements:
    • Cherry Cobbler Cardstock: 8 1/2″ x 5 1/2″ and score at 4 1/4″ + scrap for die cutting
    • Basic White Cardstock: 5 1/4″ x 4″ + scrap for die cutting
    • Regals Designer Series Paper: 5 1/4″ x 4″
    • Vellum Cardstock: 3″ x 4″
  • Adhere the piece of Regals Designer Series Paper to the front of the Cherry Cobbler card base.
  • Adhere the Vellum Cardstock diagonally, in the center, to the top of the Designer Series Paper.
  • Adhere the Basic White Cardstock to the inside of the card.
  • Using the Stampin’ Cut and Emboss Machine, cut out the largest label from the Stitched So Sweetly Dies in Cherry Cobbler Cardstock.
  • Using the Stampin’ Cut and Emboss Machine, cut out the next largest label from the Stitched So Sweetly Dies in Basic White Cardstock.
  • Using Cherry Cobbler ink and the So Sentimental stamp set, stamp a sentiment onto the Basic White label then adhere it to the top of the Cherry Cobbler label.
  • Using Stampin’ Dimensionals, adhere the label to the top of the Vellum Cardstock.
  • Using the white twine from the Snail Mail Twine Combo Pack, make a bow on the top of the card score line by wrapping the twine around the top of the card along the score line and then tie a bow.
  • Embellish with Rhinestone Basic Jewels.
Product List
So Sentimental Bundle (English)
$48.50
Cherry Cobbler 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock
$8.75
Vellum 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock
$10.00
Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock
$9.75
Regals 6" X 6" (15.2 X 15.2 Cm) Designer Series Paper
$11.50
Cherry Cobbler Classic Stampin' Pad
$7.50
Rhinestone Basic Jewels
$5.00
Snail Mail Twine Combo Pack
$7.00
March 2021 – Hot Dog Stamp Set
  • Cut paper to the following measurements:
    • Real Red Cardstock: 8 1/2″ x 5 1/2″ and score at 4 1/4″ + scrap for die cutting
    • Basic Black Cardstock: 5 1/4″ x 4″
    • Basic White Cardstock: 5 1/4″ x 4″ + scrap for stamping
    • Playful Pets Designer Series Paper Pattern #1: 5″ x 3 3/4″
    • Playful Pets Designer Series Paper Pattern #2: scrap for die cutting
  • Adhere the piece of Basic Black Cardstock to front of the Real Read card base.
  • Adhere Pattern #1 of the Designer Series Paper to the top of the Basic Black cardstock.
  • Adhere the Basic White Cardstock to the inside of the card.
  • Using a die cutting machine, scraps of Real Red Cardstock, and the Stitched So Sweetly Dies, cut out the largest rectangle.
  • Using a die cutting machine, scraps of pattern #2 of the Designer Series Paper, and the Stitched So Sweetly Dies, cut out the second largest rectangle.
  • Adhere the smaller rectangle to the top of the larger rectangle and then adhere to the front center of the card base using Stampin’ Snail.
  • Using Tuxedo Black Memento Ink, a scrap of Basic White Cardstock and the Hot Dog stamp set, stamp two dogs facing each other and two corresponding word bubbles.
  • Using Stampin’ Blends, color in each dog with your choice of colors.
  • Use Wink of Stella to add some glitter and glitz to each word bubble.
  • Using scissors, cut out each dog and word bubble.
  • Adhere the dogs/word bubbles to the front of the card using Stampin’ Dimensionals.
  • Add a heart embellishment from the Playful Pets Trinkets to the front of the card using Mini Glue Dots.
  • Using the black/white twine from the Playful Pets Ribbon Combo, make a bow on the top of the card score line by wrapping the twine around the top of the card along the score line and then tie a bow.
  • Using Real Red Ink and the Hot Dog stamp set, stamp a sentiment on the inside of the card.
Product List
Hot Dog Photopolymer Stamp Set
$17.00
Real Red 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock
$8.75
Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock
$9.75
Basic Black 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock
$8.75
Playful Pets Designer Series Paper
$11.50
Real Red Classic Stampin' Pad
$7.50
Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad
$6.00
Stitched So Sweetly Dies
$32.00
Playful Pets Trinkets
$8.50
Playful Pets Trim Combo Pack
$7.50
Smoky Slate Stampin' Blends Combo Pack
$9.00
Cinnamon Cider Stampin' Blends Combo Pack
$9.00
Cherry Cobbler Stampin' Blends Combo Pack
$9.00
Stampin' Blends Color Lifter
$4.50
Clear Wink Of Stella Glitter Brush
$8.00
Stampin' Seal
$8.00
Stampin' Dimensionals
$4.00
Mini Glue Dots
$5.25
February 2021 – Hey Girlfriend Stamp Set
  1. Cut paper to the following measurements:
    • Gorgeous Grape Cardstock: 8 1/2″ x 5 1/2″ and score at 4 1/4″
    • Basic White Cardstock: 5 1/4″ x 4″ (2 pieces)
    • Hydrangea Hill Designer Series Paper: 5 1/4″ x 1 1/2″
  2. Adhere one piece of the Basic White Cardstock to front of the Gorgeous Grape card base. Adhere the second piece to the inside of the card.
  3. Adhere the Designer Series Paper to the left side of the card front. Leaving about 1/3″ of an inch of Basic White showing.
  4. Using a die cutting machine, scraps of Basic White Cardstock, and the Layering Circles Dies, cut three plain circles.
  5. Using a die cutting machine, scraps of Gorgeous Grape Cardstock and the Layering Circles Dies, cut three scalloped circles that are slightly larger than the plain circles that you cut.
  6. Using Tuxedo Black Memento Ink and the Hey Girlfriend stamp set, stamp one of the girls on each circle so you end up with three circles with a different girl on each. You will only have about 1/2 of the girl on each circle.
  7. Using Stampin’ Blends, color in each girl with your choice of colors.
  8. Use Wink of Stella to add some glitter and glitz to each girl.
  9. Adhere each Basic White circle to a Gorgeous Grape scalloped circle.
  10. Using Stampin’ Dimensions, adhere the circles alternately to the card front.
  11. Using Gorgeous Grape ink and the Hey Girlfriend stamp set, stamp a sentiment between the two circles on the card front.
  12. Embellish with Pastel Pearls.
Product List
Hey Girlfriend Cling Stamp Set
$21.00
Hydrangea Hill Designer Series Paper
$11.50
Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock
$9.75
Gorgeous Grape 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock
$8.75
Layering Circles Dies
$35.00
Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad
$6.00
Gorgeous Grape Classic Stampin' Pad
$7.50
Clear Wink Of Stella Glitter Brush
$8.00
Pastel Pearls
$6.50
Bronze & Ivory Stampin' Blends Combo Pack
$9.00
So Saffron Stampin' Blends Combo Pack
$9.00
Flirty Flamingo Stampin' Blends Combo Pack
$9.00
Crumb Cake Stampin' Blends Combo Pack
$9.00
Seaside Spray Stampin' Blends Combo Pack
$9.00
Real Red Stampin' Blends Combo Pack
$9.00
Stampin' Dimensionals
$4.00
Stampin' Seal
$8.00
Highland Heather Stampin' Blends Combo Pack
$9.00
Blackberry Bliss Stampin' Blends Combo Pack
$9.00

  1. Cut Cardstock into the following measurements:
  • Basic White Thick – 8 1/2″ x 5 1/2″ and score at 4 1/4″
  • Basic White – 5 1/4″ x 4″

2. Put the 4″ piece of Basic White in the Ornate Floral 3D Embossing Folder and run it through a Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine.

3. Cut a piece of Terracotta Tile ribbon from the Ornate Garden Ribbon Combo Pack and wrap it horizontally around the middle of the embossed cardstock.

4. Adhere the embossed cardstock to the front of your card.

5. Using a Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine, a piece of Basic White cardstock, and a frame from the Ornate Layers Dies, cut out a frame.

6. Using Terracotta Tile and the Ridiculously Awesome stamp set, stamp a sentiment on the frame.

7. Adhere the frame to the front of the card using Stampin’ Dimensionals.

8. Take another piece of the Terracotta Tile ribbon and tie a bow on the left hand side of the frame.

9. Embellish the card with Opal Rounds.

November 2020 – Whiskey Business Birthday Card

  1. Cut cardstock and Designer Series Paper the following measurements:
    1. Basic Black: 5 1/2″ x 8 1/2″. Score at 4 1/4″ and fold in half.
    2. Very Vanilla: 5 1/4″ x 4″
    3. Shimmery White: 4 3/4″ x 3 1/2″
    4. World of Good Designer Series Paper: 5 1/4″ x 4″
  2. Cut a piece 5 3/4 piece of Early Espresso Faux Suede Ribbon and wrap it around the front center of the Designer Series Paper, adhering each end to the back.
  3. Using Stampin’ Seal, adhere the Designer Series Paper to the front of the Basic Black card.
  4. On a scrap piece of Shimmery White cardstock, stamp the whiskey glasses from the Whiskey Business stamp set in Memento Black Ink. Color them in with your choice of Stampin’ Blends and then cut them out.
  5. On your 4 3/4″ x 3 1/2″ piece of Shimmery White Card, stamp the Whiskey decanter on the left center of the piece using Memento Black Ink. Color it in using your choice of Stampin’ Blends.
  6. Using Stampin’ Dimensionals, adhere the two whiskey glasses to the front of the card, one on each side of the decanter.
  7. Using a die cutting machine and the tasteful label dies, cut out a label from Crumb Cake cardstock.
  8. Stamp a sentiment from the Whiskey Business stamp set onto the label.
  9. Cut a 12″ piece of the Gold Metallic Trim ribbon from the Forever Greenery ribbon combo. Put it in circles/ovals and using a Stampin’ Dimensional, adhere it to the right side of the card.
  10. Adhere your sentiment label over the time of the ribbon.
  11. In the inside of the card, adhere the piece of Very Vanilla Cardstock and then stamp a sentiment from the Whiskey Business card stock.

Product List

Whiskey Business Cling Stamp Set (English) [152550] $19.00 Tasteful Labels Dies [152886] $31.00 Label Me Lovely Punch [151296] $18.00 World Of Good Specialty Designer Series Paper [152491] $15.00
Basic Black 8-1/2″ X 11″ Cardstock [121045] $8.75 Very Vanilla 8-1/2″ X 11″ Cardstock [101650] $9.75 Shimmery White 8-1/2″ X 11″ Cardstock [101910] $10.00 Crumb Cake 8-1/2″ X 11″ Cardstock [120953] $8.75
Early Espresso 1/4″ (6.4 Mm) Faux Suede Trim [152472] $6.50 Forever Greenery Trim Combo Pack [152475] $9.00¨C10C Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad [132708] $6.00¨C11C Crumb Cake Stampin’ Blends Markers Combo Pack [144601] $9.00
¨C12C So Saffron Stampin’ Blends Combo Pack [149557] $9.00¨C13C Stampin’ Blends Color Lifter [144608] $4.50¨C14C Clear Wink Of Stella Glitter Brush [141897] $8.00¨C15C Stampin’ Dimensionals [104430] $4.00
¨C16C Stampin’ Seal [152813] $8.00

October 2020 – Hallows Night Magic Card

  1. Cut cardstock the following measurements:
    1. Basic Black 5 1/2 X 8 1/2. Score at 4 1/4. Fold in half.
    2. Pumpkin Pie 5-1/4 x 4” (Cut two of these)
  2. Using a die cutting machine, the Halloween Magic Dies and the Black Glitter Paper, cut out two spiders and five small bats.
  3. Using a die cutting machine, the Halloween Magic Dies and Basic Black card stock, cut out the largest label.
  4. Using a die cutting machine, the Halloween Magic Dies and Smokey Slate card stock, cut out the other label.
  5. Cut a 12″ piece of the Glittered Organdy Ribbon.
  6. Using the spiderweb in the Hallows Night Magic stamp set and Black Memento Ink, stamp the spiderweb all over one side of the Pumpkin Pie cardstock. You are creating your own designer series card stock.
  7. Using your adhesive, adhere your designer series cardstock to the front of your card. Adhere the blank piece of Pumpkin Pie to the inside of your card.
  8. Using the Hallows Night Magic stamp set and Basic Gray ink, stamp a sentiment on the Smokey Slate label and then adhere it to the top of the Basic Black Label.
  9. Using Mini Glue Dots, wrap the Organdy Ribbon around the top layer of the card, adhering it on the front of the card.
  10. Put the Basic Black label with the sentiment down over the center of the ribbon.
  11. Using Stampin’ Dimensionals, put the two spiders on the front of the card and the five bats on the inside of the card.
   Product List  
 
  Hallows Night Magic Bundle [155188] $46.75 
  Basic Gray Classic Stampin' Pad [149165] $7.50 
  Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad [132708] $6.00 
  Basic Black 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [121045] $8.75 
  Pumpkin Pie 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [105117] $8.75 
  Smoky Slate 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [131202] $8.75 
  Black Glitter Paper [153518] $6.00 
  Black 5/8" (1.6 Cm) Glittered Organdy Ribbon [147897] $8.50 
  Stampin' Dimensionals [104430] $4.00 
  Mini Stampin' Dimensionals [144108] $4.00 
  Stampin' Seal [152813] $8.00  

August 2020 Dandelion Wishes Card
  1. Cut cardstock the following measurements:
    1. Thick Whisper White 5 1/2 X 8 1/2. Score at 4 1/4. Fold in half.
    2. Blackberry Bliss 5-1/4 x 4”.
  2. Cut the vellum to the following measurements:
    1. 5 1/8 x 3 3/4
  3. Using a die cutting machine and the Dandelions Embossing Folder, put the vellum paper through the die cutting machine.
  4. Using the Light Old Olive blend and color in the stems of the dandelions on the vellum.
  5. Cut a 6″ piece of the white ribbon in the ribbon combo pack and using the Dark Blackberry Bliss Blend, color it Blackberry Bliss.
  6. Using glue dots, adhere the vellum to the Blackberry Bliss cardstock. Being sure to place the glue dots under the dandelions and other places where it won’t be seen.
  7. Using glue dots, adhere the ribbon to the front of the vellum and adhere it to the back of the Blackberry Bliss cardstock.
  8. Adhere the Blackberry Bliss Card stock to the front of the card.
  9. Using a die cutting machine and the Stitched So Sweetly Dies, cut out the label of your choice.
  10. On the label, using Blackberry Bliss Ink, stamp a sentiment from the Dandelion Wishes stamp set.
  11. Using Stampin’ Dimensionals, adhere the label to the front of the card in the middle of the ribbon.
  12. Place Champaign Rhinestone Basic Jewels on the front of the label and the card in strategic places.
  13. On the inside of the card, on the far right edge, using the Blackberry Bliss Ink and the Dandelion Wishes Stamp set, stamp several dandelion petals.

Product List

Dandelions 3D Embossing Folder [152953] $10.00 Dandelion Wishes Cling-Mount Stamp Set [151345] $20.00 Whisper White 8-1/2″ X 11″ Thick Cardstock [140272] $8.25 Vellum 8-1/2″ X 11″ Cardstock [101856] $10.00
Whisper White 8-1/2″ X 11″ Cardstock [100730] $9.75 Blackberry Bliss 8-1/2″ X 11″ Cardstock [133675] $8.75 Blackberry Bliss Classic Stampin’ Pad [147092] $7.50 Champagne Rhinestone Basic Jewels [151193] $6.00
Flowers For Every Season Ribbon Combo Pack [153620] $10.00 Old Olive Stampin’ Blends Combo Pack [154892] $9.00¨C10C Blackberry Bliss Stampin’ Blends Combo Pack [154877] $9.00¨C11C Stitched So Sweetly Dies [151690] $32.00
¨C12C Stampin’ Dimensionals [104430] $4.00¨C13C Mini Glue Dots [103683] $5.25¨C14C Stampin’ Seal [152813] $8.00
July 2020 Zany Zebra Birthday Card
  1. Cut cardstock the following measurements:
    • Bermuda Bay 5 1/2 X 8 1/2. Score at 4 1/4. Fold in half.
    • Magenta Madness 5-1/4 x 4”.
    • Whisper White 5-1/4 x 4”.
  2. Cut Rainbow Glimmer Paper 4 x 1″. 4 strips of various colors.
  3. Then cut the Glimmer Paper strips diagonally in half vertically.
  4. Using adhesive, adhere the Rainbow Paper strips in various order to the front of the Magenta Madness paper. Then adhere it to the front of the card.
  5. On the Whisper White, stamp the birthday sentiment and a zebra in Memento Black Ink. Then adhere to the inside of the card.
  6. On a scrap piece of whisper white stamp 2 more zebras and two party hats. Color them as desired with Stampin’ Blends and then fussy cut both the zebras and the party hats out.
  7. Using a Mini Stampin’ Dimensional, adhere a party hat to each zebra.
  8. Using a die cutting machine and the Stitched Rectangle Dies, cut out the two smallest rectangles on Whisper White Cardstock.
  9. Stamp a sentiment onto each rectangle with Memento Black Ink and then adhere them to the top corner and the opposite bottom corner.
  10. Add the Artistry Blooms Sequins to the two sentiment rectangle as pictured.
  11. Using Stampin’ Dimensionals adhere the two zebras to the front of the card as pictured.


Product List

Zany Zebras Cling Stamp Set [152536] $19.00 Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad [132708] $6.00 Whisper White 8-1/2″ X 11″ Cardstock [100730] $9.75 Magenta Madness 8-1/2″ X 11″ Cardstock [153080] $8.75
Bermuda Bay 8-1/2″ X 11″ Cardstock [131197] $8.75 Rainbow Glimmer Paper [153056] $6.00 Artistry Blooms Sequins [152477] $7.00 Bermuda Bay Stampin’ Blends Combo Pack [154878] $9.00
Magenta Madness Stampin’ Blends Combo Pack [153106] $9.00 Mango Melody Stampin’ Blends Combo Pack [154888] $9.00¨C10C Granny Apple Green Stampin’ Blends Combo Pack [154885] $9.00¨C11C Stitched Rectangles Dies [151820] $35.00