How to Make Your Handmade Cards Faster

 

Hello Everyone!  One of the things I hear a lot is that it takes FOREVVVVVVVER to make a single card!  I so get that!  I have been known to spend an entire day in my craft room only to create a couple of cards!

In listening to struggles such as this as well as how to use up your printed papers, how to incorporate different elemments into your  cards and more, I have developed a new series of classes. I am so excited about the Facebook Classes that I have been holding for the last several months.  Each month is different and each class gives you so much! There are always 3 card layouts (and several samples of each layout), there are always at least 3 color combos for each class.  There are several tips and tricks incorporated into each live and even the opportunity to make requests and there are ALWAYS ideas on using DSP (printed paper) in your cards.  I know y'all hoard it just like me!

To help show you the power of the class, I took one of our card layouts from one of the 3 FB lives we do each month (this one is from January's Class) and I want you to see what it is I do:

Check out my post featuring this card layout and tips for making cards quicker on my blog: www.thecreativitycave.com #stampinup #onlinecardclass #thecreativitycave #cardmaking #papercrafts #diy #botanicalbutterfliesdsp

First of all, we focus on 3 different layouts each month. Here is one of the layouts we did in January.  I give you the dimensions for each layer and we make up this "layout" sample card to keep in a file. 

Dimensions:

  • 1/2 Sheet cardstock
  • 3×2" Whisper White
  • 3 1/4 x 2 1/4 Cardstock
  • 2 1/4 x 4 1/2 DSP
  • 2 1/2 x 4 3/4" Cardsotck

Then when you go to sit down to stamp, you can grab a layout and then create from there.  I then showcase for you, several examples using that layout and variations of it: Check out my post featuring this card layout and tips for making cards quicker on my blog: www.thecreativitycave.com #stampinup #onlinecardclass #thecreativitycave #cardmaking #papercrafts #diy #botanicalbutterfliesdsp #bloombybloom #lifeisgrandstampset

my first card features the Life is Grand Stamp set and Bloom by Bloom Bundle, Botanical Butterflies DSP, and Foliage Frame Framelits
Check out my post featuring this card layout and tips for making cards quicker on my blog: www.thecreativitycave.com #stampinup #onlinecardclass #thecreativitycave #cardmaking #papercrafts #diy #botanicalbutterfliesdsp #bloombybloom #lifeisgrandstampset

Colors are Melon Mambo, Grapefruit Grove, Lemon Lime Twist, Granny Apple Green, Vellum
Check out my post featuring this card layout and tips for making cards quicker on my blog: www.thecreativitycave.com #stampinup #onlinecardclass #thecreativitycave #cardmaking #papercrafts #diy #botanicalbutterfliesdsp #bloombybloom #lifeisgrandstampset

I have to say, I really LOVE this card!!
Check out my post featuring this card layout and tips for making cards quicker on my blog: www.thecreativitycave.com #stampinup #onlinecardclass #thecreativitycave #cardmaking #papercrafts #diy #ginghamgaladsp #sohoppytogether #heylove

The next card features the Hey Love and So Hoppy Together Stamp Sets!

Check out my post featuring this card layout and tips for making cards quicker on my blog: www.thecreativitycave.com #stampinup #onlinecardclass #thecreativitycave #cardmaking #papercrafts #diy #ginghamgaladsp #sohoppytogether #heylove

Colors are Black Memento (because i use the Blends to color the frog), Poppy Parade, Lemon Lime Twist, Granny Apple Green
Check out my post featuring this card layout and tips for making cards quicker on my blog: www.thecreativitycave.com #stampinup #onlinecardclass #thecreativitycave #cardmaking #papercrafts #diy #ginghamgaladsp #sohoppytogether #heylove

Turning the layout on its side makes it even more versatile!

Check out my post featuring this card layout and tips for making cards quicker on my blog: www.thecreativitycave.com #stampinup #onlinecardclass #thecreativitycave #cardmaking #papercrafts #diy #climbingroses #stampinblends #subtleembossingfolder

In this gorgeous card, I used the die cut element from the Climbing Roses in place of my larger panel of DSP.  SO COOL!
Check out my post featuring this card layout and tips for making cards quicker on my blog: www.thecreativitycave.com #stampinup #onlinecardclass #thecreativitycave #cardmaking #papercrafts #diy #climbingroses #stampinblends #subtleembossingfolder

Climbing Roses Bundle, Subtle Embossing Folder, Petal Pink, Calypso Coral, Soft Seafoam, Basic Gray
Check out my post featuring this card layout and tips for making cards quicker on my blog: www.thecreativitycave.com #stampinup #onlinecardclass #thecreativitycave #cardmaking #papercrafts #diy #climbingroses #stampinblends #subtleembossingfolder
Check out my post featuring this card layout and tips for making cards quicker on my blog: www.thecreativitycave.com #stampinup #onlinecardclass #thecreativitycave #cardmaking #papercrafts #diy #gearedupgarage #mancards #masculine

And finally, I had to break out the Geared Up Garage Bundle and I LOVE how it turned out!

Check out my post featuring this card layout and tips for making cards quicker on my blog: www.thecreativitycave.com #stampinup #onlinecardclass #thecreativitycave #cardmaking #papercrafts #diy #gearedupgarage #mancards #masculine

Geared Up Garage Bundle, Smoky SLate, Basic Gray, Silver Foil, Classic Garage DSP, Classic Garage Elements
Check out my post featuring this card layout and tips for making cards quicker on my blog: www.thecreativitycave.com #stampinup #onlinecardclass #thecreativitycave #cardmaking #papercrafts #diy #gearedupgarage #mancards #masculine

 

Register for the February Facebook Class Today! 3 Facebook Lives with tips and tricks on speeding up your cardmaking process, learning how to stamp quick, how to uses your Printed Paper, and how to incorporate color into your creations!  https://www.thecreativitycave.com/my_weblog/facebook-class-registration.html

What did you think?  This is just a few of the comments I hear about what people are saying about class:

"Still giggling because the “awesomeness” it is beyond my expectations every class!!!" -Twila C.

"Awesome cards today (and everyday!). Can never get enough of watching you create." -Carol B.

"Thank you for the side note on why you chose that particular type of sentiment–so helpful!" -Kasey

I so love all your ideas!" -Barbara D

"Your layouts are wonderful. I did 8 cards in 4 hours with layout, paper, cutting and putting together. Really speedy" -Barbara G

 

Whether you are new to stamping or a seasoned veteran, you are going to love the inspiration filled in this class!

What is included in Facebook Classes from The Creativity Cave:

  1. 3 FB Lives per month in our FB Group page
  2. 3 Card Layouts for each live (9 per month) Typically a couple of fun folds included, too!
  3. 3 Color Combination Suggestions minimum per live (at least 9 per month)
  4. Option to share your creations from each layout in the group to inspire others
  5. Requests are taken for things you'd like me to show!
  6. Stamp with me!  I'll give you the dimensions for each layout ahead of time so you can put them together with me!

Ready to sign up?  There are two options:

  1. Register for a month $25 
  2. Subscribe and SAVE $10– only $15 a month!

Click here to Register for February's Facebook Class!

 

 

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4 thoughts on “How to Make Your Handmade Cards Faster”

  1. Awesome job as always Dena. ❤️ Also I did receive my package for the Occasions catalogue class on Saturday. Can’t wait to work on those. Thankyou❣️

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  2. I love these cards! I’ll check into your classes later. As a hobbyist demonstrator, money is tight! But, I’ll look! I love these cards! I could keep saying just that! I love the way you upgraded your second card! And OH! Those lips! I cracked up! Yes, I remember the OnStage presentation! I laughed so hard I cried! TFS!

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