Masculine Card Collection

Masculine Card Collection April Card Class in the Mail Hi, Friends!  For the April Card Class in the Mail, we are making a masculine card collection.  It’s always a challenge for me to create masculine cards.  That’s why I decided it would be a good idea to make a masculine […]

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Card for a Frontline Worker

Card for a Frontline Worker Hi, Friends!  I want to share with you this card I made for a frontline worker.  I used the “Handsomely Suited” bundle from Stampin’ Up! to create the lab coat.  I am so happy with the results! The Handsomely Suited Bundle comes with so many […]


How to Make a Double Pocket Fold Card

How to Make a Double Pocket Fold Card Hi, Friends!  Watch my YouTube video on how to make a double pocket fold card! This card fold is great because you can use the double pocket fold for an invitation or to hold a gift card.  There are so many possibilities! […]

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Triple Panel Stand Alone Card

Triple Panel Stand Alone Card You’ll love the easy triple panel stand alone card.  You can watch the video tutorial beginning Tuesday, March 16th at 8pm eastern on my YouTube channel HERE.  When I chose the color for this card, I didn’t realize that I would be showing the video […]


Dutch Door Fold – March Card Class in the Mail

Dutch Door Fold March Card Class in the Mail Premiere Date and Link Join me Tuesday, March 9th at 8pm eastern on YouTube to learn how to make a Dutch door fold card.  I’ll also show you the other four cards that are part of the March Card Class in […]

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Make a Pop-Up Card Box

Make a Pop-Up Card Box Hi, Friends!  The pop-up card box has been around for awhile, but they’ve always intimidated me!  I decided to finally make one, and it was so much easier that it looks!  The pop-up card box even folds into a regular 4-1/4″ x 5-1/2″ card, so […]


Quick Easy Cards to Make and Give as Gifts

Quick Easy Cards to Make and Give as Gifts Hi, Friends!  This week on YouTube, I posted an easy tutorial on quick easy cards to make and give as gifts.  I used the Stampin’ Write Markers to make this fun card! I have to admit it was fun to take […]

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How to Start Paper Crafting on a Budget of $250

How to Start Paper Crafting on a Budget of $250 Hi, Friends!  I started a new series on my YouTube channel for beginning stampers.  I wanted to get back to the basics and put out short video content that explains in simple terms how to use paper crafting items. I’ve […]


How to Use Gilded Leafing with Adhesive Sheets

How to Use Gilded Leafing with Adhesive Sheets Last week, I introduced you to two easy ways to use gilded leafing on your cards.  This week, I’m going to show you how to use gilded leafing with adhesive sheets.  The technique is so easy and you are going to love […]

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Two Easy Ways to Use Gilded Leafing on Your Cards

Two Easy Ways to Use Gilded Leafing on Your Cards Hi, friends!  I came up with two easy ways to use gilded leafing on your cards.  The Gilded Leafing Embellishment is a new item that Stampin’ Up! offers in the current January to June Mini Catalog.  I was fascinated by […]


February Card Class in the Mail

February Card Class in the Mail Sweet Ice Cream Card Class in the Mail  Join me for “Almost LIVE Stamping with Charlene” on YouTube! When:  Tuesday, February 2nd Time:  8pm eastern I’ll be joining you LIVE to view my latest video where I’ll show you the cards that are part […]

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Sweet Little Valentines Cards & More Alternate Ideas

Sweet Little Valentines Cards & More Alternate Ideas Hi, Friends!  I can’t believe it’s almost the end of January!  That means Valentine’s Day is only a couple of weeks away.  Holy cow!  I want to show you two Sweet Little Valentines Cards & More alternate ideas that are available in […]