Limited Supply Double Gatefold Card & a Giveaway! Stamp School!

| thefrugalcrafter Lindsay Weirich

Hello friends! Tonight I wanted to do a simple card because I know that many folks that tune in for the Stamp School tutorials are beginners and it takes a long time to build up a stash of supplies. So tonight we are using 1 stamp (it is really 3 stamps but sold as one at Art neko) 2 ink pads and one sheet of watercolor paper or cardstock to make this:

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Also I will draw a name from the comments in one week to win the stamps I used so just leave a comment and it could be you! This giveaway is open worldwide:) Yay!

Video!

Stamps by Art Neko  *Save 10% off your next order of any size or get free shipping on orders over $50 (whichever discount is greater you get!) just by mentioning thefrugalcrafter!

Supplies
White watercolor paper or cardstock cut to 5.5″x12″
Dye ink
Washi tape if desired
Stamp: Sakura stamp and 2 blossoms *The entire stamp sheet “Spring in Paris” is on sale for $19.99 (Regular $29.99)
Silk flowers (dollar store)
Brad
Round brush and water

Directions:
1. Score watercolor paper 2″ and 4″ from each edge. Make a notch 2.5″ from top and cut a diagonal line from the nothe to the 4″ score line on each side. This is your card base.

2. Stamp flowers randomly over one side of the paper keeping the center open for writing. Use a wet brush to move stamping ink around. You can also press the inkpad to an acrylic block and use that ink to color the designs. Repeat with another color on the back of the paper.

3. Apply washi tape around the perimeter of the card if desired.

4. Fold in the gatefold sides as shown.

5. Decorate a 1″ strip of paper to use as a “belly band”. You can also write your sentiment on the band.

I must admit, I get a bit carried away with colors and patterns but you can use softer colors and a plain washi tape if you prefer:) Don’t forget to leave a comment on this post for a chance to win the stamps I used from our sponsor Artneko and if you place an order with them be sure to mention “thefrugalcrafter” for 10% off. Thank for stopping by and til next time happy crafting!

 

311 thoughts on “Limited Supply Double Gatefold Card & a Giveaway! Stamp School!”

    2. This is a pretty card, it was done in a minimal aamount of time which is great if a nice card is needed but there is little time in one’s day. I like the two colors chosen.

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  2. HeyLindsay. These seem so simple. Will have a go with my limited stamps and see how they go. Thanks! Aussie Peter

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  3. What a fun and easy card. You could even use regular card and color in the stamps with marker or chalk.

    Love that stamp.

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  4. So glad I found you on YouTube. Really love your idea and help so I can create with very limited tools and supplies. This stamp looks like one that could be limitless in creativity. Thanks.

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  10. Just starting to make cards. Thanks so much Lindsay for making a card that I can try to make with my limited supplies!!

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  25. I have never been interested in rubber stamping before. That is until I found your YouTube channel and started watching stamp school and all the other videos you have one there. You do wonderful work.
    Thank you,
    Jamie T.

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  26. I love when you do stamp school. You just gave me some great ideas. Even tho I don’t have the set you used I do Ave the pansy set and the old fashioned rose set I could combine to make some thing similar. I love how you show things for some of us who have limited craft supplies. Thank you very much. M.

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  32. Such a pretty card, Lindsay. I especially love the black and white tape around the edge. Thank you for your videos.

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  37. I love this card! I have done something like that before and used a large flower stamp along the edges, then trimmed around the flowers. You have to remember to stamp on the back of the paper in the sections that fold to the front for the image to show. Thanks for sharing.

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  39. Ooh Lindsay that’s an awesome tutorial. The wet brushing of the ink is a great idea. I wouldn’t have thought of that! I haven’t heard of fabric washi tape. Would I find that with the regular washi tapes? Thanks for sharing 😁

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  40. You never cease to amaze me! It’s hard not to envy your many talents and how “frugal” — yet incredibly beautiful your finished products are! Thank you for so generously sharing your talents with us!
    (and I’m not trying to flatter you–just telling the truth!)

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  50. You are such a good teacher! I painted along with your “Blue skies and Birch tree” last summer and entered it into the local fair. I won a 1st place ribbon as well as the sweepstakes (for best of the best) ribbon. This summer, I painted along with your “Geraniums in watercolor” and won the same prizes! My thoughts are that you are either a very good teacher, or a good luck charm. I tend to think a bit of both. 🙂

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  51. I am hooked on your site. I love the card you made today as well as all the other talents you share so generously!! I look forward to checking my email for your posts every day! Thank You!

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  54. Wow, I love that you were using only limited supplies and this turned out so pretty. I love your videos and always come away with ideas on what I can try. Thanks so much!

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  58. Hi Lindsay, I have to say that I’m always amazed at your creativity in being able to use what you have to make suchdifferent and beautiful creations. Thank you for sharing your time and your talents with us. 🙂

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  60. Hi Lindsey,
    It sounds like your feeling better. I can’t wait to make this I love it. Thank you for all the videos and for sharing your talents with us. Hope the family is doing good and they are having a wonderful summer. Take care and be safe.
    Jodi

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  64. Lindsay I really enjoy your personality and all the tips you have for the variety of mediums you use. Thanks for the stqmp school, I am learning a lot.
    These stamps remind me of the Cherry Blossoms in Okinawa Japan. My family and I stayed there for a 3 year deployment.
    I can already imagine the projects and techniques I would do with these stamps.

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  65. Great card Lindsay, you make things look so easy! Thanks for all the great tips. Love that stamp set!!!! 😄

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  66. I love how versatile the stamps are. I have a few sympathy cards to make, I think this z gate fold card will be a nice card to send. Thanks for the ideas.

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  67. You come up with the best ideas! I have tons of stamps but I like the idea of using just one set and different colors of ink. Thanks!

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  68. I really like this fold for a card! I am always looking for new ways to fold a card. Fairly easy card that looks much more difficult!

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  69. I like how you use water color. It made me think of toile cloth. I am new to card making the z gate fold card will be in my bag of tricks form now on. Thanks for the ideas!

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  77. Hello Lindsay, beautiful and original project as always. I love all your work and look up to you. Keep it up! 🙂

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  80. Beautiful use of simple supplies. I love your stamp school videos. Thank you for sharing your techniques and that you for the chance to win. Love the stamp used!

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  85. I loved the addition of the washi tape and the flower. I find myself making complicated cards, but this tutorial reminded me that sometimes simple is beautiful! Thanks for doing this video!

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  86. I look forward to all your stamp school videos. Actually I enjoy all your videos. You have a gift for simplifying everything, so that we’re inspired to try new things. Thank You for sharing your knowledge and love of crafting with the world.

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  88. I’M a newbie at making cards. I absolutely love this one thanks for sharing your talent with us, you make projects seem so simple. Love your videos
    Thanks

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  90. Those colors were awesome and you made this look so easy. Thank you for showing the ease of this as well as the chance to win that stamp.

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  91. Hi Lindsay,
    Like the idea that you didn’t use many supplies but still made a nice card. Love the gate fold and the band idea. Thanks for another great video. Rose

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  95. Thank you so much for everything you show us. I am slowly building my stamp collection and appreciate a project with a small inventory list.

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  96. Omg its so beautiful i wish i owned these beautiful stamps ive been dying to start making my own cards but everytime i just cant afford it.

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  97. Beautiful card!! I really love the stamps that you used and the full sheet is an amazing array of images!! I love double gatefold cards and this one is a beauty!! thanks for the inspiration and chance to win these awesome stamps so I can try to recreate this!

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  100. I love making double gatefold cards, but keep running out of that expensive double sided cardstock. Now I know I can use my stamps to decorate plain paper. I will try it on pastel papers too, not just white!
    Thanks so much for the ideas!

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  102. beautiful card!! love the stamps, flowers are so versatile. and the details here are so pretty. thanks for sharing these ideas with us!

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  103. You make it all look so easy Lindsay for your lovely card….thanks for the video! The stamp you used made a great background!!!
    Paper Hugs,
    Jan

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  104. Lindsey, thank you again for another great tutorial and beautiful example of your art. Your videos are easy to follow and full of great ideas and diys. I really appreciate that. Thanks again.

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  107. Thank you for showing us a way to make a lovely card without lots of supplies. It’s difficult when you are new and have limited resources.

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  109. I really love the stamps you used and the way you used the ink to color them! You made the stamps shine! Thank you for showing us an awesome card that doesn’t need 10 to 15 things to make it look great!

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  118. Wonderful, Lindsay! Love it! Thank you for ALL your inspiration, always. Love the stamp set!
    Blessings & bunnie-hugs from R.I.,
    Laura

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  121. Hey, Lyndsay! Cindy Matthews here. While I’m not a novice, I always learn a little something from your vids – thanks so much for your generosity and enthusiasm – truly, it’s your love of art and crafting that makes you so interesting to watch. (Not meaning to imply that other Y-tubers aren’t as passionate, but you have what my sister and I call “it”. As you may recall I’m from a huge family, unto the third and fourth and even now the 5th generation from our parents. My mom had that “it” and so does my sister, and several of the kids in the 4th generation, and now the 5th. It’s amazing. You people can walk into a room and it’s yours, just by your enthusiasm and love for people. Treasure the gift. It paves the way for all kinds of good things!

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  122. Wow the card is beautiful and gives me so many ideas. As a beginner card maker I don’t have many supplies. I’ve crafted for years so I had supplies I could ‘crossover’ but stamp sets and dies I don’t have many at all! Thanks for the chance to win and for your time and generosity in teaching us!

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  127. Lindsay, that’s a bit of genius to stamp and color with the same ink and create your own patterned paper as well. Sometimes we get carried away with all the supplies we have and forget that simple can be just as beautiful! Thanks for the reminder!

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  130. Love watching your videos, even when I don’t do the project. You are so kind and helpful; you always cheer me up. Lots of great ideas here.

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  131. Lindsay, thanks so much for sharing your talents with all of us. I started with watching your watercolor videos and now I’m hooked on making cards and mixed media. You’re a gem to help us beginners.

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  133. Hi Lindsay, I really enjoy your videos on YouTube, I especially enjoy watching your reviews of fine art supplies, You provide a great service to those of us that have to be frugal, to see you actually use the products and give your opinion.

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  135. Loved the stamp, the card and everything! I tried to find your board (the score-pal one) but I could not locate it on the net. Do you have it for a long time? I hope to win! Thanks!

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  137. Lindsay, sometimes I get caught up in ‘more’ when card making so it was great to be reminded that simple is just as beautiful. Thanks.

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  139. You are my “go to craft gal” when I get on the laptop each day. I enjoy what you do and what you make. If I have the supplies on hand or close to the them, I try to follow along. Somehow mine don’t look as beautiful as yours, ha ha.

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  140. Hi love the gate fold and you’re YouTube channel!
    World wide yeah so have the chance to win soMe thing from America yeah!

    Gr Diana from the Netherlands.

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  141. Lovely! 🙂 I’m nearly done the last afghan and am looking forward to getting out my paper, pens, ink, cutters, etc., etc., etc.!

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  142. What a great idea and it would be fun to see all the different ways you can use stamps to change up the look of the card! Thank you!!!

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  143. I always come away inspired from watching your videos. I always feel like ‘I can do it too!’ Keep up the great work!

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  145. What a beautiful thank you or note card. I am new and building up my stamps and techniques. I like the you tube videos where I can see examples. I am a huge fan! I visit your blog daily!!

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  146. Never heard of this stamp company how ever I love what you did with it. Thanks for always trying out things and showing us your point of views on so many arts supplys.

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  150. HI from Australia Lindsay. I came across your site a few years ago and absolutely adore it. Your enthusiasm is so catching and just makes one want to do the project. Love your ‘how to do’ things on the cheap, although where I live we don’t have a lot of cheap shops selling craft supplies and don’t get vouchers!!!!! LOVED your couch make over ,you sure have some talent.

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  153. Thank you for sharing your gift! I have a new found joy in watercolor. Your blog and YouTube channel have given me the confidence to try so many new ideas.

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  155. I am going to make this card! I like how you use just one stamp set to create this card. I don’t have much of a stamp stash so this gives me motivation to use what I have.😊

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  158. Love this stamp set, the belly band scares me, I try to make it and always mess up. You make it so easy looking. Would enjoy these stamps. Thanks for all you do to inspire.

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  160. Ooooooo! This card is gorgeous! I love the colors in the flowers. So vivid & such a pretty shade! I appreciate you showing how to make the card as it looks complicated but your instructions prove it really isn’t! Love the contrast of color with the washi tape too!☺️

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  162. This is AWESOME. Thank you so much for all your videos. I really enjoy them. You have really great tips and ideas.

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  164. I’m new at stamping and card making. Your instructions are easy for me to follow. I also like the watercoloring.Thank you

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  165. Just by looking at thr card i smile, its seems so happy xD and it’s very easy to make too ❤❤ btw love ur art .

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  169. Hi Lindsay,
    What a pretty card! I love the stamp you used. It’s hard to find too many Art Neko stamps this side of the pond so thanks so much for giving us all a chance to win this stamp.
    Bejay xx

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  170. I followed along made one! So fun and different deciding which colors to use on the opposite sides. Thank you for the inspiration!

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  172. I love all your videos. I am now making my own cards and even started using watercolors. I hope I win these awesome stamps. Thank you for sharing with us all.

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  174. Wow Lindsay you have amazing ideas, love this card, wouldn’t have thought of this. Thank you, I love watching your videos.

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  178. That’s quite fancy! I really like the card concept. I’m just not sure I could remember where to cut it properly. LOL Thank you for all the great tips, it’s really revived my interest in stamping again. And I think your basic videos are the best for us beginners. Thank you! 🙂

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  179. I love how you used the stsmps and made the card look like watercolors. I love your art school tutorials (actually all of your tutorials) They are great for not only beginners but also for someone a little more advanced.

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  180. Hi, great video. I love the ideas of making more use of your stash with the stamps, and also the little bits you add to the main technique, like the belly band and splashing. Sometimes I struggle with ideas and thinking out of the box, so your video has helped and I’ve thought of other uses for your techniques. I particularly like stamping off the page and I think I’ll have a go at stamping over the pencil diagonal line and cut around the flower images so when folded the zig zag is flower shaped. Thank you! I love the stamp you used, at the moment I have individual flowers but could still do a similar thing 🙂

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  182. You are one of the most creative people on YouTube . I love the card and appreciate the links you provide for the supplies you use. I am new to watercolor and I am loving your tutorials! Thanks for your hard work and dedication !

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  184. I’ve never tried a gatefold card, but you make it look so easy. I really like the simple materials and varied textures. Definitely going to try this. Thanks for the inspiration, as always!

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  186. I love the card! I’m actually using the same fabric tape on a wedding card! I’m using it as my bow tie!

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  187. Your blog is always so much fun and I always learn something new or am reminded of something that I already knew!! Love this card and your special touches – thank you so much!

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  189. You are so talented. Thank You for all you do for us. Your time and talent seem unlimited. I would love to give those stamps a home in my craft room.

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  192. I love your use of the silk flowers. They really added some great dimension to the card. Love your videos!

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  197. I love your work! I don’t know how many hours I put into watching your videos instead of studying 😉
    (and btw it’s so great to have someone whose giveaways are open worldwide!!!)

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  199. Thank you for the video on making a Z Gatefold card. Very helpful, and as always, super creative! I now make all my cards for family and friends and look for new ideas.

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  201. It’s beautiful how you you have stamped the card. The choices were perfect. And the choices were unique, just like us all! Lovely

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  203. you make everything look so easy…lol. I make cards all the time and sometimes I get card makers block…this was perfect for me today…I got some ideas from just watching the video..Thanks so much!

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  204. i like it! !! and I really like your videos. You come up with so many ideas using things you have left over from something else.( like the flowers and using heat on it) The card looked hard to make but . after watching you make it. I’m going to make one

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  206. love, love, love this card idea. I will be making it today. ( or something like it- I hope.) LOL Thanks for the chance to win these beautiful stamps.

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  209. Hi there,
    Another great card that is simple, cute and most of all you don’t need a ton of supplies to show elegance!

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  210. OOOO – this is super nifty! ~~ I have a friend’s birthday coming up, and this will be a perfect technique to use!

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  211. Cute card! I love how you used red on one side and the blue on the other! Thank you for the chance to win these great stamps!!

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  212. Such a beautiful idea. Ur such an inspiration with all that u do. I love watching all ur videos to get ideas or just to sit back and watch ur videos. Keep on inspiring. Always smile. God Bless u always. Take care. BTW, great giveaway. Can’t wait to see who will be ur winner. To me everyone is a winner. Have a beautiful day everyone….

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  215. Awesome video…. love to always watch whatever new ideas u come up with. Have a great week. And have a blessed day.

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  217. I love watching you videos…and reading the process seems to really help also! I love the stamp…I am building up my stache…so I really appreciate the chance to win! Thanks so much for inspiring me and others to create too!

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  222. I love that this card is so easy but looks like a difficult card to make! I cant wait to try it! Enter me in the give-a-way!

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  225. Another idea added to the “Lindsay Crafts Encyclopedia” LOL! Awesome card and you always add a smile to my face Lindsay! TFS

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  231. Wow this card is so much easier than I thought. I love that you show how to use a minimum of supplies. Thanks for another excellent tutorial and the chance to win those beautiful stamps.

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  237. HI, EASY DESIGN THAT LOOKS UNUSUAL. SUITABLE FOR A VARIETY OF OCCASIONS. THE STAMPS LOOK VERSATILE TOO. THANKS FOR SUGGESTING IT. (HOPE YOU ARE FULLY RECOVERED NOW TOO). BEST WISHES, MARY

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  238. Hi Lindsay

    I recently discovered you through your tutorial on the RST website ( I have many of their peg stamp sets) and have since been addicted to your tutorials. Love this cheap and cheerful card and am sure I can replicate using the RST Cherry blossom set. Looking forward to your next tutorial 🙂

    Joyce from the UK

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  241. I love that your card is artsy, not just stamped. You inspire me.
    I have been making my own patterned 81/2 by 11 card stock paper using celery and potatoes as stamps. I also add embossed stamps technics. It’s fun and one of a kind. Then I cut it into quarters and make four matching cards with different sentiments using these papers.

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  246. Lindsay, thank you for remembering to make posts for our fellow crafters who may not have many supplies. The stamps you used are pretty and would go so well with my Asian stamps.

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  247. Cute card. We need to USE our supplies instead of just having them sit on the shelves. I’m guilty of that. Shame on me!

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  251. Hi Linda, I’ve watched your videos over the last few years and they inspire me. I use “dollar store” blush brushes for dusting ink on and I love that you use your talent to make cards instead of purchased papers, loads of dies etc. Thank you for another lively and lovely chic

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  258. Thanks Lindsay! I’ve always wanted to make a gatefold card but thought I had to buy them pre-made It is terrific that I can now make my own any time I want I look forward to your blog post and I am amazed that you find something new and different to make ‘frugally’ EVERY day! If your talent and ingenuity could be bottled, you’d make a fortune! Thanks!!

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  272. Hi what a nice & cute card! Will have to do this making my own pattern paper thanks for sharing this great idea!

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  278. Hi Lindsey
    Great card. Very fun. I am sorry I haven’t been able to catch your Friday show. I watch it every week. Thanks for all you do. Bille

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  279. I love the blossoms on this stamp set Lindsey!! Never tried the gate fold card before…need to give it a try!!

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  282. Love that you made a beautiful card without having to have a huge supply of materials. This card could be used for many different occasions. Thank you for sharing.

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  283. Hey Lindsay, Great card! I love the way you make everything look so simple! I can’t want to get home and try one myself. Thanks for the opportunity to win this great stamp!

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  284. Thanks Lindsay! This card has simple techniques using basic supplies, but a very pretty presentation when you’re finished. The Artnecko stamp is gorgeous! You inspired me to try to make a gatefold card. Wish me luck 🙂

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  290. You are always showing us new techniques but I love how easy and beautiful this card is…thank you for the giveaway opportunity.

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  300. Thanks, Lindsay. This is such a simple, easy, and beautiful card. It’s something a bit different that I always forget to make.

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  302. You are my favorite on youtube. You are funny and bright. How do you keep so fresh. I like your watercolor art videos. Thank you.

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  304. Love your videos for stamp school! I’m just starting out and binge watched all of them in 3 days! I’m crazy excited to get going on this wonderful new adventure.

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  305. Love how you painted in the stamped flowers. Colored the silk flowers with ink. Great stamp set. Thanks for your cheerful videos.

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