Resources

DISCLOSURE:

This list is compiled only as a resource for sharing and it is NOT updated periodically. The links on this 'Resource' page are not affiliated or sponsored, unless otherwise noted.

Please know that the source (i.e. retailer, blogger, etc.) may require you to create an account and/or make a purchase in order to receive the specified offer, freebie, or discount. Do refer to the websites you're interested in for more details.

Edited: 09/2021

FREE DIGITAL STAMPS, SKETCHES, ETC.

• Gerda Steiner Designs [https://gsd-stamps.com/collections/free-digital-stamps] - Tab: Shop/ Digital Stamps/ Free Digital Stamps for you!
  
• Impression Obsession [https://www.iostamps.com/category/DIGI.html] - click on "Digital Stamps" and scroll down to find FREE digital stamps.
  
• Power Poppy by Marcella Hawley [https://powerpoppy.com/collections/digital-stamps/free-download] - click on "Shop/ Digital Downloads" tab and then change "Filter by:" to Free Download.
• Scrapbook & Cards - FREE sketches, and bonus content (e.g. cutting files, printable images) are available from recent/past issues of the papercrafting magazine. Also, check out the Current Call tab for a chance to submit your card creation for publication.
  

VIRTUAL CARD-MAKING CLASSES

• Altenew Academy Classes [https://altenew.com/collections/altenew-academy-classes] - online classes offered by retailer Altenew. To find FREE class offerings with $0.00USD price, change default view from "Featured" to "Price, low to high".
• Art Classes [https://art-classes.com/product-category/free/] - art classes for purchase and taught by cardmaker/ blogger Sandy Allnock. She also offers a few FREE classes.
  
• Kit and Clowder [https://www.kitandclowder.com/markers101] -  FREE coloring classes.
  
• Online Card Classes [https://www.onlinecardclasses.com/shop/] - online classes for purchase taught by prominent cardmaker bloggers Kristina Werner and Jennifer McGuire. 
• Scrapbook [https://www.scrapbook.com/classes/] - this retailer sometimes offer FREE online classes on basic cardmaking.
  
• YouTube - a great resource for free cardmaking instructions! My favorites are Jennifer McGuire, Jessica Frost-Ballas, Nichol Sphor LLC, and Sandy Allnock.
  

REWARDS, SALES, BIRTHDAY OFFERS

• Jennifer McGuire Ink - she maintains a list of retailers with Sales for cardmaking supplies. I find it useful esp. on Black Friday and Cyber Monday in Nov.
  
• Lawn Fawn (LF) - offers ONE free gift per member and a 10% merchandise discount with purchase during your birthday month! Check this Lawn Fawn Birthday Gift FAQ link for more details.
• My Favorite Things (MFT) - they have once a week sale on selected items called Wednesday Blitzday. You can also earn loyalty reward points on your birthday, purchases, and social media share/follow as a discount code in your account.
• Use this MFT referral link valid on your first purchase only to get a $10 merchandise discount code. Minimum purchase may apply, see site for details.

HINTS: For birthday discount offers, you can save more if the month/day coincides with sales during holiday seasons, or maybe during anniversary sale of your favorite brand(s).

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Maria Byrd