Card Making Ideas

Create a Shimmering Card with Peace on Earth

Create a Shimmering Card with Peace on Earth

The Peaceful Garden suite featuring the Peace on Earth bundle is quickly becoming a go-to favorite for crafters everywhere, and it’s easy to see why! This suite is one of the most versatile and popular collections in the current online exclusives collection. Whether...

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Order Your Ultimate Christmas Card Kit NOW!

The Ultimate Christmas Card Kit offered only by ME, Brenda Miller, is available for purchase! Reserve yours today at https://brendamillersu.com/product/ultimate-christmas-card-class-registration/ Do you love the idea of sending handmade Christmas cards but don’t want...

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Meaningful Card for Rosh Hashanah

Meaningful Card for Rosh Hashanah

Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish New Year, is happening next week. Wondering what to send for the holiday? An appropriate greeting is L'Shana Tova, which is Hebrew and literally means “for a good year.” It is often shorthand for the longer expression: “L’shana tova...

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Autumn Abundance Blog Hop

Autumn Abundance Blog Hop

This month’s theme for the Stamper’s Dozen Blog Hop is Autumn Abundance—and I have to admit, I’ve been so focused on preparing my Ultimate Christmas Card Class that I nearly skipped right over fall crafting! Thankfully, this blog hop gave me the perfect excuse to...

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Charming Day Bundle – Quick Class Replay

Charming Day Bundle – Quick Class Replay

Have you seen the Charming Day Bundle from Stampin’ Up!? It’s such a versatile floral set—delicate leaves paired with bold images that come together beautifully on any card. This design was originally planned for my Stamp-a-Stack classes this month, but unfortunately...

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Sneak Peeks: New Papers & Embellishments

Sneak Peeks: New Papers & Embellishments

Get a sneak peek into the upcoming Stampin' Up! September-December 2025 mini catalog and Online Exclusive release! I'm excited to have new fall and holiday products to play with and you'll be able to get them soon as well - they launch on 9/3.    Want to see...

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Scenic Adventure Inspiration—Alaska, Here I Come!

Scenic Adventure Inspiration—Alaska, Here I Come!

With my Alaskan cruise coming up at the end of the month, it’s no surprise that the Scenic Adventure bundle keeps finding its way into my craft room! The natural beauty and outdoor vibes of this set are perfect for inspiring creativity—and I couldn’t resist featuring...

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August 2025 Stampin’ Class Schedule

August 2025 Stampin’ Class Schedule

It's August 1st, so I figured I'd better get my class schedule posted! You can always see my upcoming in-person and virtual classes here and my calendar here. But here I add the actual dates for your convenience. Quick Classes every Wednesday on my Facebook page...

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Birthday Celebration Bundle Fun Fold Card

Birthday Celebration Bundle Fun Fold Card

The Birthday Celebration bundle from Stampin' Up! is a great basic bundle to have in your collection. Combine images to create customized ages and messages. Finish with festive banners or flowers stamped in multiple hues for colorful cards and scrapbook pages. The...

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Lovely Painterly Pears Suite for Stampers Dozen Blog Hop

Lovely Painterly Pears Suite for Stampers Dozen Blog Hop

It's time for another Blog Hop! We are showcasing NEW products, so I chose to use the new Online Exclusives suite called Painterly Pears. While I wasn't sure about it at first, the designer series papers (DSP) totally sold me! The DSP features the following colors:...

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Using Two-Toned Cardstock for a Cool Card

Using Two-Toned Cardstock for a Cool Card

Stampin' Up! added 12x12 Two-Toned cardstock to their repertoire when Close To My Heart was added to the line. But what exactly is Two-Toned cardstock? Stampin’ Up! Two-Tone Cardstock adds depth, texture, and creative versatility to your paper crafting projects. Each...

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New Perforating Tool Technique

New Perforating Tool Technique

This weekend, I learned a new technique using the perforating tip for the Take Your Pick tool! We had a demonstrator-only event where we made a few projects, and since I learned a fun new tip, I knew I needed to share it with you right away. The projects we made all...

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Gorgeous Card Made with Mixed Media Florals Suite

Gorgeous Card Made with Mixed Media Florals Suite

With the ongoing Sweet Suite Sale, I really wanted to showcase the Mixed Media Florals Suite. Since I can't own everything, one of my downline graciously loaned me the Mixed Florals bundle for my classes. The suite actually features 2 bundles! The other is Mixed...

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June Stamper’s Dozen Blog Hop – Lovely Garden

June Stamper’s Dozen Blog Hop – Lovely Garden

June's blog hop theme is "Anything Goes", so I'm featuring a card made with the Lovely Garden Suite. Did you know there is a Sweet Suite Sale going on in June? All suites and items within in them are Buy One, Get One 50% off all month long. You can see all the details...

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Celebratory Sips for a Cheer-ful Card

Celebratory Sips for a Cheer-ful Card

Celebratory Sips is one of the great suites from Stampin' Up! that is part of the Sweet Suite Sale! Buy one suite or any item from a suite, get 50% another suite or item. Find all the details here. As with any great suite, there are so very many options. This one...

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Stamp-a-Stack Card Class Set for June 12-14

Stamp-a-Stack Card Class Set for June 12-14

Monthly Stamp-a-Stack - Thursday, June 12th at 10 AM, Friday, June 13th at 10 AM and 7 PM, and Saturday, June 14th at 10 AM - Make 10 cards – 2 each of 5 designs. Classes held at my home in Basking Ridge, and all supplies are included. Fee is $30 or FREE with an order...

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It’s a Fabulous Suite Sale!

It’s a Fabulous Suite Sale!

The suite sale starts today! From 6/3/25 through 6/30/25, all available suites and suite products from the 2025–2026 Annual Catalog and Online Exclusives are Buy One, Get One 50% off! If you’ve had your eye on a new suite from the annual catalog or you really like the...

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Zoom Card Class Scheduled for May 27th

Zoom Card Class Scheduled for May 27th

Tuesday, May 27th at 7 PM - We’ll be making 6 cards - 2 each of 3 designs. Classes held VIA ZOOM, and all supplies are included, as well as a pdf tutorial in case you can't make the call. Fee is $15 plus $4 shipping if applicable, or FREE with an order of $30 or more...

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