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Assemble This! / March 17, 2023

Create a Plaid Background for a Cute Kiddo Birthday Card + Video

Sharing a simple card idea for using a 2 layer stencil to create a plaid background. Perfect for a cute lamb birthday card. The images are from the My Little Lamb Unity Stamp Company stamp set. #unitystampco #plaidstencil #lamb #birthdaycard #boycard #copics #cardmaking #handmadecards #cardmaker #cardmakingideas #cardideas #simplecards #carddesign #craftersgonnacraft #papercrafts #dahlhousedesigns #cardtutorial

Do you love plaid? I sure do and I’m all about the plaid today. I’m excited about the Unity Stamp Company layering stencils to…

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Assemble This! / February 18, 2023

Assemble This! Vintage Layers Card Set + Video

Sharing a trio of hand stamped cards with vintage layers and easy stamping. The images are from the Kindness Matters and Soul Mail Unity Stamp Company stamp sets. #unitystampco #vintagecards #mixedmedia #cardmaking #handmadecards #cardmaker #cardmakingideas #cardideas #cardtutorial #carddesign #craftersgonnacraft #papercrafts #dahlhousedesigns

Today’s cards are all about lots of layers, pretty pattern paper, and super simple stamping. I’m combining a new Unity Stamp Company release for a…

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Assemble This! / January 30, 2023

Use up your LEFTOVER Distress Oxide Ink with Reverse Stenciling

Use up your LEFTOVER Distress Oxide Ink with Reverse Stenciling Keywords: Sharing a great idea to use up that leftover ink from stenciling. Featuring products from Distress Oxide Inks plus Chatty Hearts Stencil and the Many More Birthday stamp set by Unity Stamp Company. #unitystampco #cardmaking #handmadecards #cardmaker #cardmakingideas #cardideas #simplecards #carddesign #craftersgonnacraft #papercrafts #dahlhousedesigns #unitystamps

Today’s card is all about using the leftovers from a stencil. We don’t want to waste that beautiful ink and this is a…

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Assemble This! / January 7, 2023

Quick & Easy Birthday Card with Torn Layers

Sharing a simple birthday card idea with torn layers and simple stamping. The images are from the Aging Gorgeously Unity Stamp Company stamp set. #unitystampco #cardmaking #birthdaycard #tornlayers #simplestamping #quickandeasy #handmadecards #cardmaker #cardmakingideas #cardideas #simplecards #carddesign #craftersgonnacraft #papercrafts #dahlhousedesigns #unitystamps

Happy New Year, Friends! Today’s card is all about simple stamping and torn layers. I’m starting the year off with a simple card…

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Assemble This! / December 3, 2022

4 Easy Card Ideas Using the Same Supplies + Video

How to create 4 cards using the same supplies for elegant winter cards. The images are from Unity Stamp Company stamp set. #unitystampco #cardmaking #wintercards #snowflakes #sentimentkit #samebutdifferent #handmadecards #cardmaker #cardmakingideas #cardideas #simplecards #carddesign #craftersgonnacraft #papercrafts #dahlhousedesigns #unitystamps

Today it is all about getting the most bang for your buck during your crafty time. I made this set of cards that…

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Short & Sweet / December 1, 2022

Cozy Birthday Wishes Card | Paper Piecing and Copic Coloring

Sharing a cute winter birthday card idea with paper piecing and Copic marker coloring . The images are from the Freaking Cold Unity Stamp Company stamp set. #unitystampco #cardmaking #buffaloplaid #birthdaycard #birthdaywishes #paperpiecing #coffeelove #handmadecards #cardmaker #cardmakingideas #cardideas #simplecards #carddesign #craftersgonnacraft #papercrafts #dahlhousedesigns #unitystamps

Today’s card is all about that cozy buffalo plaid goodness. I’m stamping, die cutting, and Copic coloring with the brand new Unity Stamp Company release.…

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Assemble This! / November 19, 2022

An Easy Background Blending Hack + Eclipse Technique (with video)

Sharing a simple card idea with a tutorial & quick video for a background blending hack. The images are from the Happy and Cozy Unity Stamp Company stamp set. More inspiration on dahlhouse-designs.com. #unitystampco #cardmaking #cardmaker #cardmakingideas #cardideas #cardinspiration #simplecards #timholtz #distressink #blending #birthdaycard #easycards #stamping #dahlhousedesigns #handmadecards #carddesign #craftersgonnacraft #papercrafting #papercrafts

Today’s cards are all about an easy background blending hack. I pulled out some of my favorite Unity Stamp Company stamp sets and got to…

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Assemble This! / November 9, 2022

Vintage Ledger Background with Color Pencil Coloring

Sharing a simple card idea for a vintage photo look and coloring with colored pencils. The images are from the Wings & Petals Ledger Unity Stamp Company stamp set. #unitystampco #cardmaking #vtinagecard #birthdaycard #butterflies #colorpencils #coloring #handmadecards #cardmaker #cardmakingideas #cardideas #simplecards #carddesign #craftersgonnacraft #papercrafts #dahlhousedesigns #unitystamps

Today’s card is all about that vintage ledger look with pops of color. Join me as I use the new Wings & Petals…

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Assemble This! / October 1, 2022

2 Easy Ways to FOIL Your Cards

Sharing 2 easy ways to foil your cards with and without a laminator. Make a pretty & shiny birthday card with me. More inspiration on dahlhouse-designs.com with a video tutorial. #unitystampco #stamping #foiling #thermoweb #cardmaking #handmadecards #blending #timholtz #distressink #cardmaker #cardmakingideas #cardideas #cardinspiration #dies #diecutting #carddesign #dahlhousedesigns #unitystamps

It is all about the shine today! I have 2 fun ways to add foil to your cards and I’m using the Hello…

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Assemble This! / September 8, 2022

Using the MISTI for Layering Stamps

Sharing a fall pumpkin birthday card with layered stamps and hot foil accents. The images are from the Fall Most of All Unity Stamp Company stamp set.  #unitystampco #stamping #hotfoil #MISTI #glimmersystem #spellbinders #tealpumpkins #fallcards #stamp #cardmaking #handmadecards #cardmaker #cardmakingideas #cardideas #cardinspiration #carddesign #craftersgonnacraft #papercrafts #dahlhousedesigns #unitystamps #cardsofinstagram 

It is new release time at Unity Stamp Company and I’m here for this fall stamp set. I have a thing for teal pumpkins,…

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