Check out the Card Campus 101 below for lots of fun techniques!
Whether you are completely new to stamping and crafting, or are a seasoned pro, it’s always a fun and a good idea to check out the basics as well as new techniques. With so many ideas, products, and possibilities, it can be overwhelming.
From How-To’s and Step-By-Steps to Technique Tutorials, you’ll find lots of easy things to try right here, without getting overwhelmed. I hope you find something fun to try today!
Look below, find one that jumps out at you, check out the tutorial and try it!
STAMPING
- Silhouette Stamping
- Masking
- Two-Step Stamping
- How to Stamp Large Background Stamps
- Triple Layer Stamping
- A Guide To Using Digital Stamps
- Stamp with Marker Ink
- Forced Perspective Stamped Scenes
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DIE-CUTTING
- Basic Die-Cutting of a Stamped Image
- Eclipse Technique
- Cover Plate Die
- Creating a Window
- Die-Cut Shaker Card
- Die-Cuts from Alcohol Inked Paper
- Background Stamp Die-Cut Technique
- Creating Something New with Dies
- Partial Die-Cutting around a stamp
- Making a Unicorn With Tropical Dies and Punches
- DIY Stencils
- Create a Card with a Window using a Die
- Partial Die-Cutting
- Peek-out Stamp Window
- Die-Cutting Foil
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BACKGROUNDS
- Ink Pad Dragging
- Watercolor Powders for a Sunrise
- Black Ice Technique
- Watercolor Smooching
- Ink Blending a Sunset Behind a Silhouette
- Windowpane Background
- Inked Embossed Background
- Ink Blending a Rainbow
- Bokeh Background
- Galaxy with Planets Background
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EMBOSSING
- “Joseph’s Coat” Embossed Stamp Resist (clear)
- Embossed Stamp Resist (white on rainbow)
- Embossing with Gold and Silver
- Embossing VS Debossing
- Black Ice Technique
- Embossing White on Vellum for Jars
- Black Magic (Chalkboard Emboss and Color)
- Inked Embossing Folder Technique
- Gold Embossing
- White Embossing For A Soft Background
- Creating a Chalkboard
- Wet Embossing on Vellum
- Dry Emboss with Dies
- Embossing Foil
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EMBELLISHMENTS
- Using Small Pieces of Ribbon and Bling
- Coloring Pearl Embellishments to Match
- Glittered Elements
- Coloring Pearl Embellishments
- Glittered Edges
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COLORING
- Dye Ink Blending
- Ombre
- Watercoloring
- Coloring with Pencils on Black Paper
- Watercolor Powders
- Paper Piecing
- Ink, Spray, and Smash
- Ink Blending a Nighttime Sky
- Coloring with Washi Tape
- Black Magic (Coloring Heat Embossed Elements)
- Watercolor with your Ink Pads
- Watercolor Smooching
- Inking Your Stamps with Markers
- Ink Blending a Galaxy Background with Planets!
- Inked Window Shaker
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DESIGNER SERIES PAPER
- Using DSP for a Card Without Stamping
- Glitter Paper used with Punches
- Using Leftover Designer Series Paper
- Washi Tape Paper Piecing
- Foil Sheet Die-Cutting
- How to Apply Dimensionals Under Vellum
- Wet Embossing on Vellum
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FUN FOLDS/SPECIALTY CARDS
- Bench Fold
- Slider Truck Card
- Diagonal Fold Card
- Pop-Up Card
- Tri-Fold Gate Card
- Easel Fold Card
- Z-Fold Step Card
- Double Easel Fold Card
- Interactive Floating Balloons
- Purse Handbag Card
- Front Flap Card
- Triangle Corner /Tent Fold Pop-Up Card
- Gate Fold Card
- Peek-a-Boo Window Card
- Pull-Tab Interactive Card
- Pop-Up Box Card
- Pull-Up Card with Multiple Elements
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SHAKER CARDS
PAPER CRAFTS / 3D
- Welcome Home Sampler Sign
- Sport Team Sampler
- Wine Bottle Tags
- Upcycled Gift Tags
- Clipboards
- Lip Balm Holder
- Post-It Note Holder
- Scrapbooking with Digital Stamps
- Pocket Letter (Valentine)
- Mini Picnic Basket
- Adding Texture to a 3D project
- Garden Gift Tags
- Matching Bookmarks
- Pocket Letter Envelope
- Moving Announcement Postcards
- Gift Card Holder
- Table Place Settings
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SUPPLIES
- Basic supplies to begin card-making
- Using Leftover Scraps from a Kit
- Getting the Most from a Kit
- Making a card with Scraps
- DIY Alcohol Ink
- How to Create Cards in Bulk
- How To Use Digital Stamps
- What all is included in a Paper Pumpkin Kit?
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CRAFT SPACE
- How to Begin Organizing your Craft Space
- Ribbon Organization
- Tips to Trying a New Craft
- A pretty way to Store Your Cards
- Stamp and Die Bundle Organization Tip
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I hope you enjoyed learning in Card Campus 101 and find these card techniques fun to try!
This Card Campus 101 list is by no means exhaustive, but new card-making techniques will be added to it often! Bookmark this page or check back often!
If there is a technique you would like to try with an easy-to-read tutorial, don’t hesitate to let me know! Email me at laurascraftcloset@gmail.com
Happy Crafting!
