Have you ever wished you could add gorgeous metallic details to your handmade cards without the fuss of heat embossing? The brand-new Stampin' Hot Foil System makes it easy to create elegant foiled sentiments, detailed images, and stunning backgrounds that look professionally printed.
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To celebrate the launch, I did a live video where I walk you through everything you need to know to get started with the new system. I shoed how the Stampin' Hot Foil System works step-by-step, shared tips for getting the best results, and created a beautiful card while also showing four finished samples that highlight the amazing possibilities of hot foiling. Missed the live? You can watch the replay right here, then keep reading for more details and close-up photos of all four projects.

Ever find a card sketch you love but wonder if every card will end up looking the same? This week's card making project proves just the opposite!
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With one simple layout, I created four completely different handmade cards - a cheerful thinking of you card, a soccer-themed card that's perfect during the World Cup excitement, a warm hello card, and even a Halloween design. The secret is mixing patterned paper, embossing folders, and your favorite Stampin' Up!® bundles.

Click Read More to see the video tutorials, simple card template, and more details on these 4 handmade card samples.

Have you ever admired the look of a beautiful quilt but thought recreating it with paper would take forever? The new Stitched Stocking Bundle and A Stitched Season Suite from Stampin' Up! make it surprisingly easy to create handmade cards with a cozy quilt-inspired style. Whether you're piecing together a stocking, showcasing the gorgeous patterned paper, or highlighting one of the quilt blocks, this suite does so much of the work for you.

In this week's video, I'm sharing three Christmas card ideas that showcase just how easy it is to create festive handmade cards with this collection.

​Click Read More to see the full video and more photos of the individual cards. 

Have you ever created a background that turned out even prettier than you imagined? That's exactly what happened when I started experimenting with watercolor tissue paper! This simple rubber stamping technique combines a few drops of re-inker, water, and ordinary white tissue paper to create one-of-a-kind backgrounds full of gorgeous color and texture.

This week, I'm sharing how to make these colorful backgrounds along with four handmade card ideas featuring some of the brand-new Stampin' Up! Online Exclusives. Every background turns out a little different, making each card truly unique.
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Read more to watch the video tutorial, see all four card ideas, and grab the free downloadable project sheet!

Christmas cards don't have to be traditional to feel festive!

For tonight's Sneak Peek, I'm sharing the brand-new Festive Cheer Bundle from the July Online Exclusives collection. Instead of reaching for classic reds and greens, I challenged myself to use bright, cheerful colors like Coastal Cabana, Melon Mambo, Lemon Lime Twist, and Pretty Peacock.

The result? Four fun handmade cards that prove Christmas crafting can be colorful, modern, and full of personality. Several of today's cards also feature the Artisan Sketched Garden Designer Series Paper, a gorgeous black and white paper pack that's perfect for customizing with your favorite ink colors.

If you missed the live video, be sure to watch the replay below, then scroll down to see all four card ideas up close!