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Beautiful Spring Butterflies

By on April 18, 2023 in Holidays, Mother's Day, Paper Crafting

Hello! Today I have some Beautiful Spring Butterflies to share…with cards 3 ways! I love it when you can stretch your dies in this way…and I still have more ideas for this die set. I fell in love with it even more when I started working with it.

Watch the video below or in HD on YouTube:

This die has so many possibilities! It’s an A7 size (so quite large!) and here I have created a Pop-Up Stand card, an A2 card with the butterfly “Flying off the card”, and a shaped card. I love that it is large enough to create a shaped card on it’s own!

For this card I used an alcohol inked panel for the background. I think it has just enough interest but not so much that it takes away from that gorgeous butterfly. I added gems and liquid pearls to embellish it.

Here is the shaped card! I just love a shaped card, don’t you?

And here is the pop-up pedestal card! Oh this is such a great design…if you add a rubberband to the center of the pedestal, it will “pop-up” every time. You can put this in an envelope because it folds completely flat, and then when you take it out of the envelope it will pop up into shape! Watch the video to see exactly what I mean.

I’m often asked what supplies I use to make my cards and projects, so I’ve put together a list using affiliate links when possible. If you make a purchase with these links I may receive a small commission. These help me to keep up with blog costs and continue bringing you fun projects. Thank you so much for your support! 








		
		
			
			
		
	





Thanks for stopping by! I hope you loved these projects like I do!

	

	

		
   
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Shaker Tags
By  on April 9, 2023  in Paper Crafting   

	

	    

Hello! Today I have some Spring Shaker Tags using some new products from Heffy Doodle.





I love how easy these tags are to create with this set! Watch the video below or in HD on YouTube:














		
		
			
			
		
	





I first used the Funhouse Diagonal Stripe Stencil to ink on some light yellow ink, then I turned the stencil the opposite direction and inked on some pink…VOILA! A beautiful Spring Plaid design!





I also create a blue/purple plaid for Spring:






		
		
			
			
		
	





I love the Flock Star Stamp set for these fun flamingoes! I also stamped and colored up some Easter eggs and a little bunny.






		
		
			
			
		
	





The Tag Shaker Die set also includes 4 different hole reinforcer designs, as well as a mini bow. I used all of them on my tags today.





I hope you will watch my video to see how to create these tags, how to make that diagonal background, and how to make sure your acetate doesn’t stick to the Sparkle mixes.





I’m often asked what supplies I use to make my cards and projects, so I’ve put together a list using affiliate links when possible. If you make a purchase with these links I may receive a small commission. These help me to keep up with blog costs and continue bringing you fun projects. Thank you so much for your support! 












		
		
			
			
		
	





Thanks for stopping by today! Happy Easter!

	

	

		
   
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What if you Found an Ogre in the Bathroom?
By  on April 8, 2023  in Paper Crafting   

	

	    

Hello! Today I have a bit of a different card share…What if you Found an Ogre in the Bathroom? That’s exactly the scene I created here using some new stamps from Miss Ink Stamps.





This is a fun card to create, using some fun techniques. Watch the video below or in HD on YouTube:













I share a story in this video that you MIGHT NOT believe! LOL. I almost couldn’t believe it myself. I hope you’ll go watch and see what I’m talking about.






		
		
			
			
		
	





For the wallpaper, I used the flowery layering stencil (all supplies listed below for you) and I do think it’s the PERFECT bathroom wallpaper! I wanted a sort of beadboard look for the lower part of the wall, so I just created my own.





The tile floor is made with another one of my favorite stencils: the Wonky Checker stencil. I love that this brown tile perfectly brings out the brown trousers of the ogre!






		
		
			
			
		
	





I have to say, this card makes me laugh. It’s so silly! I used the images all from the Misery Loves Company stamp set, and added one sentiment from the Rainbows & Sunshine stamp set.





I’m often asked what supplies I use to make my cards and projects, so I’ve put together a list using affiliate links when possible. If you make a purchase with these links I may receive a small commission. These help me to keep up with blog costs and continue bringing you fun projects. Thank you so much for your support! 












		
		
			
			
		
	





Do you have an ogre stamp in your stash?

	

	

		
   
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Altenew 9th Anniversary Blog Hop Day 3 + Giveaway (over $2,500 in Total Prizes)
By  on April 7, 2023  in Paper Crafting   

	

	    


		
		
			
			
		
	





Welcome to the Altenew 9th Anniversary Day 3 Blog Hop! I am so excited to wish Altenew a very HAPPY 9th ANNIVERSARY! Today I have a beautiful project to share that I think really showcases Altenew’s specialty: FLOWERS! 





I’m using the Craft-A-Flower Orchids die set for this project, and I have a video so you can see how this project came together here:














		
		
			
			
		
	





I love this CAF Orchids set! It is so beautiful and you can create any color or style of orchid you would like. Today I’m showcasing a favorite Little Gem (spotted) orchid.






		
		
			
			
		
	






		
		
			
			
		
	





I stenciled on the background with the Stone Wall Stencil, and added a simple die cut sentiment with this Be Kind die set.






		
		
			
			
		
	





These flowers are gorgeous, and Altenew is such a MASTER at bringing florals to life with their products. 





9th Anniversary Special Offers





  • 4/3/2023-4/10/2023: FREE Mini Blending Brush Set (worth $26.99) with every order of the brand-new Billowing Peonies Complete Bundle!! Shop HERE. 






		
		
			
			
		
	





Now, let’s get to the prizes!





Giveaway Prizes






		
		
			
			
		
	





Over $2,500 in total prizes! Altenew is giving away a $50 gift certificate to 10 lucky winners. There are also 24 awesome companies/crafty friends who are celebrating with us, and they are offering the following prizes:









Be sure to leave comments by 4/16/2023 for a chance to win one of 55 prizes! To make the hop more exciting, start your comment with “Hi from (city or country where you’re from)!” 55 winners will be chosen at random from the comments left on any of the blogs listed below and will be announced on the Altenew Blog on 4/21/2023.





Your next stop is the talented Amy Hill!





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I’m often asked what supplies I use to make my cards and projects, so I’ve put together a list using affiliate links when possible. If you make a purchase with these links I may receive a small commission. These help me to keep up with blog costs and continue bringing you fun projects. Thank you so much for your support! 












		
		
			
			
		
	





Thanks for stopping by today! I hope you enjoy the Celebration!

	

	

		
   
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Birds and Birdhouse Pop-Up Cards
By  on April 4, 2023  in Easter, Holidays, Paper Crafting   

	

	    

Hello! Today I have the brightest Spring Birds and Pop-Up Birdhouse Cards to share. I really fell in love with these birds and I couldn’t stop making colorful birds (patterned after REAL birds)!





I made so many birds and card samples, that I separate them into TWO videos! Watch them below or in HD on YouTube:





















Just how cute are these birds?! I really loved to make them and I share a tip for choosing colors and creating your OWN in my video.






		
		
			
			
		
	






		
		
			
			
		
	





I love the little chubby birds and the smaller birds! And there’s a die for Blue Jays, too! Of course I couldn’t stop at just Blue Jays, I made two variations on that bird including a woodpecker.





In the second video I share how to make these pop-up birdhouses! The one on the left is completely foldable and fits in an envelope to mail if you want. The yellow one is more of a decor piece….and I’m using it for a place setting for Easter!






		
		
			
			
		
	





EVEN MORE CARDS!
I also share an A2 shaped card and another A2 card idea using this same die! I love it when you can stretch your dies like this.






		
		
			
			
		
	






		
		
			
			
		
	





I’m often asked what supplies I use to make my cards and projects, so I’ve put together a list using affiliate links when possible. If you make a purchase with these links I may receive a small commission. These help me to keep up with blog costs and continue bringing you fun projects. Thank you so much for your support! 












		
		
			
			
		
	





I hope you enjoyed all these projects today! Thanks for stopping by!

	

	

		
   
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