Card Making Resources
Everything you need to design beautiful cards with ease! Whether you’re brand new to stamping or a seasoned crafter looking for helpful guides and quick tips, we’ve gathered our most loved card making resources all in one place to help you create cards with confidence.
Resource Guides
Ink Pad Guide
This guide will help you easily understand the differences between ink pads and recommend which one to use for a project.
Cardstock Cutting Guide
This guide includes diagrams for cutting card bases and measurements to make your own card layering templates.
Adhesive Guide
This guide compares the differences between 10 adhesives and recommends the best use for each depending on your project.
Paper Cutting Calculator
Have you ever struggled with how to cut your cardstock or Designer Series Paper most efficiently to minimize waste? I have the answer for you – a PAPER CUTTING CALCULATOR! It is the perfect solution for card makers and scrapbookers.
This easy-to-use tool helps you plan your paper cuts with precision, whether you’re prepping a single card project or cutting for a whole stack.
Enter the size of your full sheet (e.g., 8-1/2″ x 11″ or 12″ x 12″) and the number of pieces you need, and the tool will instantly calculate the most efficient way to cut your paper.
Stampin’ Up! Color Resources
Color Collection Inventory
Keep an inventory of your ink pad, marker, and cardstock colors by Stampin’ Up! color collections.
Color Coach
Learn how to make a color coach HERE. Pick a color and it will give you color combinations that look fantastic together.
Card Making Resources You’ll Use Again and Again
I’ve put together three different books filled with my most popular card templates and fun fold designs. These are my go-to resources for creating quick, easy, and beautiful handmade cards—and now they can be yours too!
Card Making Templates
48 simple templates with cutting measurements to help you design cards with confidence. Use any stamps, paper, and ink!
Creativity Made Simple
Another set of 48 layouts, so you’ll never run out of inspiration. Perfect for quick and easy card making.
Fun Fold Templates
54 unique fun fold templates with step-by-step cutting and scoring instructions. Take your card making to the next level!
Product Tips
Cut & Emboss Machine
Never forget the proper sandwich for die cutting or embossing while using the Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine.
Heat Embossing
Learn about the essential tools required for heat embossing and learn the proper technique.
Craft Room Storage Resources
Ink Pad Storage
There is no correct way to organize your ink pads and I’ve tested them all, learn about my favorite way to store and organize them all.
Craft Room Tour
Come take a tour of my craft room and find inspiration on how you can set up and organize your crafting space.
Storage & Organization
Check out my craft room recommendations that have helped keep my space organized so I can enjoy a clean stamping area.
Basics Of Card Making
Card Making 101
Learn about the basics of card making – Stamps, Ink, & Paper – and how to put it all together to make handmade cards.
Quick & Easy Card Templates, Grab Your FREE Tutorial
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