Welcome to Class 8 of our Card Making 101 series! In our previous class, we began designing handmade cards using the SIP method – Stamps, Ink, and Paper – an easy and effective way to create simple yet beautiful cards. Today, we’re going to take those same SIP cards we already made and step them up. I want to share with you a few simple ways to step up your cards that will not require you to purchase many additional supplies. To help inspire your creativity, we’ve also included a free downloadable inspiration sheet with simple ways to step up your cards – let’s take your card making skills to the next level!
In class 8 of our Card Making 101 series, you’ll learn simple ways to step up your cards by:
- Cutting and/or punching your sentiment layer
- Adding a small bow
- Adding embellishments
Want to learn more about the basics of card making? CLICK HERE for our full Card Making 101 series where we discuss stamps, ink, paper, and more for your card making.
Card Making 101, Class 8
In this video class, I (Jackie, an experienced card maker) teach Jesi (my daughter, a beginner card maker) different ideas to step up her handmade cards. We hope that if you’re also a beginner card maker you can learn simple ways to step up your cards alongside Jesi and build your knowledge and confidence as she does.
There’s a lot more information shared in the video class than what’s written below. So make sure to give it a watch to learn simple ways to step up your cards!
CLICK HERE to download your simple ways to step up your cards inspiration sheet.
From SIP To Stepped Up Card Ideas
Stamping with a SIP is and easy way to make beautiful handmade cards, but adding a few small embellishments can really change the look of the card! I love all three of these cards, and really don’t think one is better than the other.
If you’re a beginner card maker, don’t be overwhelmed by all the “stuff” out there! A limited amount of supplies can go a long way.
If you want the measurements for these cards, download the free inspiration sheet above!
Shop The Cheerful Daisies Stepped Up Card Supply List
If you loved the stepped up Cheerful Daisies card that we made in the video class, here is everything that you would need to make it yourself!
More Ideas To Step Up Your Cards
After stamping the Cheerful Daisies card in the video class we then showed you these two additional examples for simple ways to step up your cards! These sets were both examples we shared in Class 7: Beginner Card Maker, Start With A SIP. Now you can see how small details really change the look of the cards. Yet, non of them are ugly or boring… they’re all beautiful handmade cards!
CLICK HERE for Enduring Beauty stepped up card supply list.
CLICK HERE for Everyday Details stepped up card supply list.
Learn More About The Basics Of Card Making
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