10 Paper Craft Hacks That Will Save You Frustration

[@jeaninejacob1158]

Love the linen look!!!!

[@simplysimplestamping]

Me too!

[@vickiburow7560]

Connie, I saw the opening to your video and told my husband, “Doesn’t Connie look extra pretty today? And look, her top looks like DSP!” Then I settled down to enjoy your tips. I love your videos. Thanks Connie!

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Vicki, that is so nice of you to say.

[@dianacozart5742]

Love these techniques! Thank you. 🤗

[@suzannelanglois8153]

You’re a GENIUS!!!! TFS!

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Suzanne, Wow, thank you!

[@julieligon8177]

Thanks, Connie! Love your top!!!

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Julie, You are so welcome!

[@alkatorsekar]

Connie you are amazing & you certainly don’t need me to tell you that. I just want to tell you is I love your work…

[@simplysimplestamping]

Ah, you just made my day.

[@ForTheLoveOfMike]

Packing tape! You are so clever! ☺️ Thank you so very much for sharing 💙

[@simplysimplestamping]

You are so welcome!

[@wendywoodhouse8533]

Thank you Connie for these amazing tips xxx

[@simplysimplestamping]

Wendy, you are very welcome. Thanks for watching.

[@lindaleonhardt7617]

Good Morning Connie! You are so awesome, thank you for your ideas, they are fantastic!

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Linda, that is so nice of you to say.

[@suetownsend1932]

Some really good tips here, Connie. Thanks so much.

[@simplysimplestamping]

Sue, You are so welcome!

[@darlak.3651]

Embossing the foil blew my mind! Gorgeous!

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Darla, it is so fun!

[@slr559]

Connie, ''thank you so much for all the tips you teach us. You are wonderful.

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Leigh, it is my pleasure.

[@sharonboynton4716]

Love the tips with the tissue paper and the aluminum foil

[@simplysimplestamping]

Sharon, I am so glad.

[@gwensimmons_gigi1629]

WoW tips galore Connie!! 🙏🏾🥰🤩👍🏾

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Gwen, Glad you liked it!!

[@ruthportway5198]

Thanks for all your tips Connie

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Ruth, you are very welcome. Thanks for watching.

[@norataylor1552]

So many fun ideas!

[@simplysimplestamping]

Nora, I am glad you like them.

[@dorothyeverett8790]

Your hacks are the BEST! Thanks for sharing!

[@simplysimplestamping]

Dorothy, Glad you like them. Thanks for watching!

[@cindym1070]

I'm pretty new to card making, but I'm having a lot of fun with it. I have watched several of your videos and I just wanted to thank you for them. You present things in a very good way that's fun, to the point, and easy to understand. I have to watch what I spend, so I also appreciate you showing ways to save money.

[@simplysimplestamping]

Cindy, thank you so much for your kind words. You made my day.

[@smacrafts]

More wonderful hacks, I love them!!

[@simplysimplestamping]

Sylvie, I am so glad.

[@juliereberger3298]

This stunning to watch and so easy to do

[@simplysimplestamping]

I am so glad you enjoyed it.

[@paulinew5089]

Love all of your hacks!! Thank you!!

[@simplysimplestamping]

Pauline, you are very welcome.

[@theroadtomercy]

Great tips! So glad my friend told me about you!

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Mary, Awesome! Thank you!

[@marilynmcleod1196]

Fun video! I've watched you for YEARS and love every one of your videos - plus your cheerful demeanor! Thank you so much.. and for the list too!

[@simplysimplestamping]

Marilyn, You are so welcome! Thank you for watching and for your support.

[@sherryrapp8972]

Connie, thanks for all the paper hacks! Really enjoyed this video.

[@simplysimplestamping]

Sherry, you are very welcome.

[@victoriaratajeski6843]

So many great tips! Thanks for sharing.

[@simplysimplestamping]

Victoria, you are very welcome.

[@alexandragarciabaudrit5835]

I simply find your ideas spectacular! Loved these hacks! Thank you🥰❤️

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Alexandra, that is so nice of you to say.

[@brendahite6251]

Thank you for sharing these great ideas hugs and prayers

[@simplysimplestamping]

Brenda, You are so welcome!

[@tonishaw5266]

Great tips as always... :) THANKS Connie...

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Toni, You are so welcome!

[@kathyhammen2616]

Great ideas! Thanks for sharing!👍😊

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Kathy, you are very welcome.

[@mkathrynblacker5960]

The foil through the embossing folder; WOW!!! 🤯

[@simplysimplestamping]

I am so glad you liked it.

[@diezrosales]

Thanks for all those wonderful tips yet again.👍

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Fatima, Glad you like them!

[@duaneallen2882]

This is one of the best hack videos I’ve ever seen!!! Very great job!!!

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Duane, thanks!

[@marlenewatts9925]

Great info Connie!

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Marlene, thank you!

[@joyceumstead3864]

Awesome. Enjoy your Tuesday video very much.

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Joyce, I so glad.

[@denisefavrin4710]

Love all these amazing hacks. Thks Connie

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Denise, I am so glad you like them.

[@melissaburnett4479]

Wonderful tips, Connie. Thanks.

[@simplysimplestamping]

Melissa, You are so welcome!

[@terrybiggs4418]

I love the foil embossed. Thanks for sharing all the tips very helpful.

[@simplysimplestamping]

Terry, I am so happy you liked it. Glad it was helpful!

[@kayecharles3633]

Thanks for all your wonderful tips and tricks

[@simplysimplestamping]

Kaye, My pleasure 😊

[@sarahlatshaw9451]

Really enjoyed these hacks!! Great!

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Sarah, Glad you like them!

[@beckieblumenstein8985]

I love the sunshine background. The eraser dots are darling.

[@simplysimplestamping]

Beckie, I do love them too!

[@cynthiatuczynski9491]

Wow. Lots of great ideas. Thank you for sharing 😊🤗

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Cynthia, so glad you like them.

[@2legit64]

The packing tape idea is genius. I look forward to trying that one.

[@simplysimplestamping]

I love it!

[@kirene5631]

Oh wow! Love the packing tape idea!!!!!!!!

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K Irene, it is so fun.

[@margewilcox7025]

Thank you for the great tips!

[@simplysimplestamping]

Marge, You are so welcome!

[@sylviawilson7657]

Connie, your amazing!!! These are great. Thank you.

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Sylvia, I am so glad. You are so welcome!

[@janicebutler2736]

Thanks for the great tips!

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Janice, Glad it was helpful!

[@karenwrenn1836]

Oh Connie, I love EVERY SINGLE ONE of these hacks and learned 10 NEW Techniques!!!! I enjoy all of your videos!!! You make me so happy to be a Stamper with your beautiful face and bubbly demeanor!!! God Bless You!!! Many hugs, Karen ❌🌸❌💜❌

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Karen, that is so nice of you to say. Thank you. You made my day!

[@randyesposito1878]

WOW Connie! Love all your tips and tricks. I'll definitely be trying some of them. Thanks for sharing ❤️❤️

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Randy, I am so glad you are going to try them.

[@tami1796]

Thank you for sharing your videos

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Tami, you are very welcome.

[@christinaprzibylla-best2423]

Thanks for the great paper craft hacks. I love them. Regards from Germany Christina

[@simplysimplestamping]

Christina, You are so welcome!

[@suereed3847]

Connie, You are the hardest working women in crafting!!! Wow, 10 Tips in one video!! Great ideas that I have not seen before. Thank you for all you do. Blessings from Sue in Southern Delaware

[@simplysimplestamping]

Sue, Thank you so much! Your kind words made my day.

[@terriebowers7637]

I really appreciate and enjoy your ideas.I have learned soooo much. Thank you 😊

[@simplysimplestamping]

Terrie, You are so welcome!

[@beckykearns1296]

I love every..single..hack!! The packing tape and tissue paper are my favorites 😀 Thank you!!

[@beckykearns1296]

Speaking of hacks - I think you’ve been hacked, Jackie. Somebody is replying to our comments who shouldn’t be.

[@simplysimplestamping]

I am going through them and trying to get them reported.

[@beckykearns1296]

Sorry - I meant “”Connie” - senior moment 😅

[@audreypeterson1939]

Thanks Connie - always love ideas to dress up masculine cards. Can't wait to make leather-look and linen-look on my cards.

[@simplysimplestamping]

Audrey, it is one of my favorite techniques.

[@kathyekblad596]

Thank you Connie for sharing your tips. I am printing them out and hanging them up in my craft room so I see them and use a different one here and there on the cards I make. I really enjoy your videos!

[@simplysimplestamping]

Kathy, I am so glad they are useful for you.

[@kerstinhuerlimann2344]

Perfekt, Dankeschön 😀 😃 Kerstin 🍀 aus der Schweiz

[@simplysimplestamping]

Hello Kerstin from Switzerland. So glad you like them.

[@sbhart33]

Connie, love the hacks! I used all of them while watching the video so I got 9 cards out of it as well. Thanks for always being so inovative! You always make my day!

[@simplysimplestamping]

Susan, I am so glad you enjoyed them. Thank you for your kind words.

[@margie4512]

Awesome tips!

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Margie, Thanks!

[@bonniekrogman4604]

I love the idea of using the packing tape to put a shine on things!! Thanks for all these tips!

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Bonnie, it is so fun!

[@stx1989]

Really great ideas.

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Vidette, thank you!

[@FranniWilson-p3g]

Thanks for all the tips since I am new to card making these are handy

[@simplysimplestamping]

Glad you like them!

[@lindawitham8065]

You are my favorite go-to hostess with such a bubbly personality. I appreciate the many practical hacks and methods for making lovely cards. I don’t think anyone puts more into this card making art than you. I look forward to the Tuesday Stampin Ups and the upcoming seminar.

[@simplysimplestamping]

Linda, Wow, thank you! I really appreciate your kind words of encouragement!

[@Madeline7276]

HI Connie! I have been watching your videos for years and thought it was about time to thank you for all your fantastic and useful tips! So, thank you so very much. You have saved me so much time and over thiinking stuff! You rock!!

[@simplysimplestamping]

Thank you so much! You made my day.

[@nancyhassey2788]

I enjoy all your tutorials...but I love the idea of the packing tape to add shine to your card and also the foil...love the embossed look of the aluminum foil...I need to try this...thank you for all you do...love the perfection!

[@simplysimplestamping]

Nancy, You are so welcome!

[@barbaraleaphart1964]

I have learned so much from you! You have amazing talent that is so helpful! Thank you for sharing 😊

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Barbara, that makes me so happy.

[@jennifermitchell5536]

Wow you’re a wealth of information! Great video!

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Jennifer, that is so nice of you to say.

[@audreyhunt1760]

Hi you just thrill my heart when you show us how we can make Beautiful cards with simple techniques. Thanks and Blessings, from NC Audrey

[@simplysimplestamping]

Audrey, that is so nice of you. I really appreciate your kind words.

[@Pebblesmas]

Wow fab tips, thx, and you make amazingly gorgious cards!!

[@simplysimplestamping]

That is so nice of you to say.

[@kimmorrow200]

love the foil through the embossing folder - so pretty Thanks again for ALL your tips! 💕💙💞

[@simplysimplestamping]

Kim, it is one of my favorites.

[@kimmorrow200]

@@simplysimplestamping 💙

[@sljefferson1]

Thank you very much for the wonderful hacks.

[@simplysimplestamping]

Sheila, You are so welcome!

[@sharonannsalmonowicz7478]

Thank you, Connie, for your generosity in sharing all of these wonderful - and helpful - tips with us!! 🌷

[@simplysimplestamping]

SharonAnn, you are very welcome. Thank you for watching.

[@kiwipommiegirl]

I love the look of the crinkled foil! Thanks for sharing Connie.😍👏

[@simplysimplestamping]

I am so glad you like it.

[@lindafielder8344]

Love your Bob Ross comment. Great tips. One of my favourite stampers.

[@simplysimplestamping]

Linda, Thanks so much!

[@nancyprobst6311]

Fabulous video! How do you come up with all these great ideas? All of them are just wonderful, and I love how you channeled a little Bib Ross there. ❤️

[@simplysimplestamping]

Nancy, thank you for your kind words.

[@elaineprice6995]

I definitely will be trying some of these tips! I love the ones about making your own designer paper and how to make a leather look finish.

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Elaine, I'm so glad!

[@susanfromcolorado623]

Well I have another of your great tips video saved! You have no idea how I refer back to your tips when making a card and this one is fabulous! Thanks Connie♥️

[@simplysimplestamping]

Susan, I am so glad you like them.

[@scrappyLiz1]

Thanks for sharing all these awesome tips, just when I thought I knew it all you always seem to show us something else. 😀

[@simplysimplestamping]

Liz, I am so glad you liked them.

[@heidirichardson4988]

Love all your ideas! I love watching Bob Ross, he had such a soft voice! Thank you for sharing, I’ve seen one or two of the ideas, but several times the ve not seen before. 👍❤️💛💜💙

[@simplysimplestamping]

Heidi, Thanks so much!

[@amyfouts9781]

Good morning. Thank u Connie. Thank u 4 all these hacks. I have tried the eraser hack that u mention in your videos. That is a fun hack. I haven't thought of the hack that cutting an image out of 1 of the layered pieces saves money on postage. All these hacks r great. Thank u. Have a great blessed day.

[@simplysimplestamping]

Amy, thank you, you too!

[@cindiefrappollo3757]

just brilliant!!! enjoyed! (newbie alert)

[@simplysimplestamping]

Cindie, Welcome aboard. Glad you enjoyed it!

[@margieryne6220]

Hi, Connie, you always have the neatest tips!🥰

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Margie, Glad you like them!

[@margieryne6220]

@@simplysimplestampingI love you & everything you do! You’re fun & I get a kick out of you!🥰😁

[@alkatorsekar]

Great ideas, lots to learn..

[@simplysimplestamping]

I am so glad they are helpful.

[@debfitzgerald7390]

Your hacks are great. Thanks.

[@simplysimplestamping]

Deb, thanks so much!

[@carlamooney622]

I really enjoy your videos! I'm learning more from you than I thought I would have been able to. You are easy to understand and laugh while you're doing it, so that it takes the edge off. Thank you so much!! For the education AND the laughs! ❤

[@simplysimplestamping]

I appreciate that!

[@gloriaebert4209]

Okay Bob Ross :). Loved the tissue paper technique, but also liked the aluminum method. Thank you for sharing.

[@simplysimplestamping]

Gloria, You are so welcome!

[@glendakerr287]

Great voice over!

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Glenda, thank you! I haven't done that before. But I didn't want to have to redo the video.

[@margueritepeaden3445]

Some I was familiar with, but some I’d never seen. But though I was familiar with some it was nice to have a reminder of them, because I put them in the back of my mind.

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Marguerite, I am so glad you enjoyed it.

[@teresamadrid3279]

Love the swimsuit pattern!!

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Teresa, thanks!!!

[@cathyroland7279]

Oh Connie I love all your wonderful hints. Sooooo useful. Thanks for all your Inspiration . Yes your blouse was beautiful and did like like it could be a DSP!

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Cathy, that is so nice of you to say.

[@sallyc.9017]

Great ideas. Thanks for the really helpful tips. One I really needed is how to fix the scoring mistake. I've done that several times but didn't know how to fix it.

[@simplysimplestamping]

Sally, I have found that if you turn the cardstock over with the "mountain" score facing up, use a bone folder to flatten it back down.

[@sallygreiner9531]

Great suggestions, Connie! Thanks so much!

[@simplysimplestamping]

Sally, Glad you like them!

[@funiturecolimited5920]

As usual Connie you have presented us with great ideas that need to be tried immediately!! thanks again!

[@simplysimplestamping]

You are so welcome!

[@veleriaalexander8073]

Great Ideas. Thaks!

[@simplysimplestamping]

Veleria, I am glad you like them. You are so welcome!

[@thecraftybluerose9297]

Hi Connie. I've been watching your videos, all of them wonderful. But today's video is full of great ideas. You are an inspiration. Always so cheery and enthusiastic. Keep up the good work, we love you!

[@simplysimplestamping]

I am so glad you like them. Thank you for your kind words of support and encouragement.

[@kathywong1055]

Live all these ideas! Thanks for sharing them in video and in print. Great job on the voiceover!

[@simplysimplestamping]

Kathy, thank you so much.

[@lysebrown9687]

Fantastic tips. You know so many techniques & make them look so easy! I love watching & learning. How many years have you been stamping?

[@simplysimplestamping]

Lyse, I have been stamping for over 20 years.

[@melissazabower339]

Aluminum foil -- cutting it also sharpens your blade! Either scissors or trimmer blade.

[@simplysimplestamping]

Melissa, true. Thanks for the tip.

[@tamihalverson3673]

Oh, Connie! These were such great tips! Wow! I don't think I can pick a favorite one! I never would have thought of several of these without your inspiration ✨️ Thank you so much!

[@simplysimplestamping]

Tami, so glad these were helpful.

[@susanzastrow5226]

Thanks for creating this summary of hacks! Love these videos so please keep them coming!

[@simplysimplestamping]

Susan, Glad you like them! Thank you for watching.

[@gracebullen5584]

So much fantastic content! I'd never covered one paper with another by folding the corners first -- definitely an improvement on how I'd been doing it! Thanks you! !

[@simplysimplestamping]

Grace, you are very welcome.

[@thegrandfernalley9146]

These are fantastic tips, Connie! Thanks for all your hard work bringing us such great content!

[@simplysimplestamping]

I am glad you found it useful. Thank you for the kind words.