Summer Slimline Cards To Inspire You!

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Come see three summer slimline cards that were so cute we just had to share them again! We’ve had so many spectacular slimline cards shared here on the blog and with this month’s theme being all things summer we figured we’d share these summer slimline cards to give you all kinds of ideas for these oversized creations. Even mini slimline cards – more scaled differently than larger in size – give you plenty of space to add an extra message. […]

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Come See Rubbernecker in Orlando!

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Heads Up – Rubbernecker in Orlando this weekend! We’ve sure you’ve heard the Rubbernecker in Orlando buzz already – we’ve got a huge booth jam packed with spectacular stuff, a slew of classes and a “star appearance” of our very own Kittie Caracciolo! Kittie will be teaching a class both Friday and Saturday and will be spending some time in our booth answering questions and helping fans and friends find just the right thing for their cards. First, Kittie’s class […]

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How to Paint Simple Watercolor Cards

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Even if you are a beginner, today’s tips will show you how to paint simple watercolor cards that are just stunning! Today Melinda – one of our expert Design Team members with a real eye for watercoloring – is sharing her tips for how to paint simple watercolor cards. Once you get these basic techniques down, you will be able to create cards hand painted by you that will all be your own little miniature works of art! Melinda says […]

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Using Pops of Color With Stencils

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Today we get to see the magical results that come with using Pops of Color with stencils – easy, fun and FABULOUS! OOh – we are SO excited to share today’s super fun summery card with you! Ricky is giving us a peek at how using Pops of Color with stencils creates the coolest look! If you haven’t heard of Pops of Color, they are a liquid embellishment similar to enamel dots, available from Scrapbook dot com. You can use […]

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Another Idea for Handmade Cards for Campers!

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Today’s idea for handmade cards for campers is fun and easy and will have them ready to roll! With summer coming, everyone is thinking about and planning what fun activities they want to do in the beautiful weather. Being able to send handmade cards for campers to people who love this way to be out in nature is such a fun way to personalize any greeting for them. We’ve got lots of camping themed stamps and dies to give you […]

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Celebrating Mother’s Day 2023

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Today in the US we celebrate Mother’s Day. We know that this can be a sensitive time for many people and we did want to acknowledge those who celebrate while being sensitive to those who don’t. One way to look at the word “mother” is not just as a noun but a verb – “To treat someone with great or excessive care or kindness”. In that light, you can see examples of mothering everywhere with people related or not! And […]

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A Hand Stamped Camping Greeting Card Idea

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Today’s hand stamped camping greeting card is so cute and might just make you start packing! It’s getting to be that time of year! Scoping out new locations, saving campfire recipes, packing the bug spray…… Today’s hand stamped camping greeting card is perfect to share with people for whom camping is a favorite pursuit. Carol created this card she says is easy and quick and is sharing her steps with us so we can get started on our own! Carol […]

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Summer Flower Cards – Flashback Friday!

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Come see some bright and punchy summer flower cards to make to beat the heat! In March, we shared all kinds of spring flower cards. Now it’s starting to warm up into that spring-to-summer feeling and we thought it would be nice to share some summer flower cards to carry those beautiful blossoms into another season of creativity. Summer flowers are beautiful and bold and brilliant and today’s three spectacular summer cards show that off to perfection! First, we have […]

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May 2023 Rubbernecker Release!

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It’s time for our May 2023 Rubbernecker Release – come see what’s new! We LOVE release days and sharing what we’ve been sitting on that’s new and fun from our house to yours. Today is the day – the May 2023 Rubbernecker release starts today and you will LOVE what we have for you! First up is our Summertime Animals stamp set with the available coordinating die. These cute critters all have their own adorable details, perfect for celebrating all […]

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SNEAK PEEK – May 2023 New Release

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See a little sneak peek for our May 2023 New Release! You know us – we have a very hard time keeping secrets when we have the absolute cutest and most awesome stuff coming! We thought we would try something new today and give you a little sneak peek of three new stamps coming on Thursday. First, there isn’t much out there cuter than cute little critters. You know we have an extensive line of these kinds of characters and […]

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How to Add Details With Copic Markers

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Today we have some great tips for how to add details with Copic markers – check them out! When we first saw this card we were so enthralled with all the gorgeous coloring Dawn did – we honestly though those little seaweeds were shiny 3D elements! Once we dove in, though, we saw that these awesome touches were all thanks to Dawn sharing how to add details with Copic markers and we are so psyched! Her tips are easy to […]

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A Gorgeous Card Made With Paper Scraps!

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Come see how this card made with paper scraps created details that look like china! Wen you see this card made with paper scraps you are probably going to start going through your scrap stash to look for your own “china patterns”! Kittie created this card for us and she says she was inspired by a leftover strip of paper she had from another project she made with our Welcome Spring 6 X 6 Paper Pad. When she spotted it, […]

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Make a Summer Slimline Card in Brights!

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Come get all the fun tips to make a summer slimline card like this one! You can tell our designers are into this month’s theme – we are seeing the MOST fun summery projects and it makes us want to break out our straw hats and flip flops! When Sammi decided to make a summer slimline card like the one she did today, she sure did make us want to hit the beach! Sammi used gorgeous bright Color Fuse Inks […]

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Happy Cinco de Mayo!

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See how we celebrate Cinco de Mayo at Casa Rubbernecker! Today is May 5th which translates to Cinco de Mayo in Spanish. This is, as many know, not just a date but a notable one in Mexican-American culture. It celebrates Mexico’s victory over victory over the Second French Empire at the Battle of Puebla in 1862. Cinco de Mayo is NOT Mexico’s Independence Day – that’s September 16th – and this date is celebrated more in the US than in […]

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Dry Embossing AND Inking With Stencils!

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Come learn how dry embossing and inking with stencils can give you a gorgeous look! Today we are sharing a very fun and simple technique of using dry embossing AND inking with stencils to create both a colorful and textural design. It’s so easy and the effect in real life is spectacular! Julie is sharing this card with us today and we want to thank her in advance for her helpful photos! Overall, she says, this card is pretty simple. […]

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A Die Cut Card for Wine Lovers

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Come see how to make a die cut card for wine lovers that will have them grinning! Ricky, today’s designer, says “This card reminds me of when I was in Portugal drinking their Vinho Verde which the country is known for. I can’t wait to go back!” His die cut card for wine lovers can, of course, be made in any color to represent their favorite vintage. Ricky’s choice of the fresh green to represent Vinho Verde just feels SO […]

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Cards to Make for Summer Occasions All Month!

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All May we will be sharing cards to make for summer occasions – today kicks us off perfectly! We like to give you a little head’s up on ideas and designs for what’s coming and this month we are sharing cards to make for summer occasions. From backyard barbecues to pool parties to road trips to soaking up the sun, we have cards to celebrate everything from the exciting to the everyday. Today, Jamie is serving up that idea with […]

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April 2023 Blog Roundup

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Check out all of this month’s beautiful projects in our April 2023 blog roundup! We’ve got a twofer for you in this April 2023 blog roundup! First here are all the beautiful cards we shared this month – just click on one you want to see up close and personal and you will get popped right over to the post. And – just in case you missed them, here are the cards we shared in our New Release post – […]

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A Sweet Hand Stamped Daisies Card!

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Come see how to make this quick and easy hand stamped daisies card you can use for so many occasions. Today Dawn is sharing her take on this oh-so-pretty hand stamped daisies card. Dawns says “I love Daisies and had to make this card to make the flower shine. Even though Dawn added some pretty color with her layers, indeed her daisies are the stars of this project. Let’s take a look at the making so we can get inspired […]

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Rainbow Ink Blending on Handmade Cards

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See some beautiful examples of rainbow ink blending on handmade cards! We just love the look of rainbow ink blending on handmade cards and since “April showers” are coming to an end, we thought we’d take a peek at some of our most popular posts showing off this pretty technique. First we have this card from earlier this year – those soft colors really let our Flower Girl pop! Another card that uses a gorgeous rainbow inked background ups the […]

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Rubbernecker in Chantilly, VA 2023!

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Come see Rubbernecker in Chantilly, VA – 2023 is SO fun so far! If you’ve been itching to do some in person shopping and exploring, this weekend is the Rubbernecker in Chantilly, VA 2023 opportunity! Our booth is PACKED with all new goodies and tons and tons of new samples for you to gobble up with your eyes and creative brains. We’ve done a little reorganizing, rearranging and restocking – well a LOT of restocking! – and we’ve got so […]

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