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Reward: Time to Celebrate You

By KariV on July 12, 2022 in Paper Crafting

Hello! Today I have the easiest card that’s oh-so-cute! I am using the new set from Maker Forte called Giddy Up Cowboy. Here’s the best part: I used some pre-printed paper for the background! That’s right: the background was done for me!!

I love a great background, especially when it’s already done! And just look how cute it is. I cut the panel down so I would have a white frame around the background.

For this card, I stamped and colored a few of the images from the stamp set. I colored them up very simply with Copic markers (in keeping with the quick theme).

For the sentiment, I picked one from a simple sayings set and die cut it with the Simply Stated dies! Then I popped the sentiment and the images up with foam tape. VOILA! A completed card that was so so simple.

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I hope you enjoyed this project today! Thanks for stopping by!

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Masking Stencils to create a Wavy Background

By KariV on July 9, 2022 in Paper Crafting

Hello! Today I have some Wavy Background stencils to share, and I create a watery scene. I love the new stencils, and I paired them with a sweet hippopotamus from Miss Ink Stamps.

Watch the video below or in HD on YouTube:

To create the “splashes” I used the Fancy Shells stencil with embossing powder and glitter. I love the texture and the shine this adds!

Thanks for stopping by!

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Dragonfly & Hummingbird

By KariV on July 8, 2022 in Paper Crafting

Hello! Today I have the new July Hedgehog Hollow kit to share along with 2 cards. I loved the large stencils included in the kit: one is a dragonfly and one is a Hummingbird. I paired them with the wildflower background stamp for some beautiful cards.

I created a process video for you, watch it below or in HD on YouTube:

I used the foilable ephemera in the kit on both of these cards. I love this concept because they include both the positive and negative ephemera to use up all your foil! This is difficult to explain, so watch the video to find out how to really use this!

Thanks for stopping by today!

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Patriotic Flip Flops

By KariV on July 4, 2022 in 4th of July, Holidays, Paper Crafting

Hello and Happy 4th of July! Today I have some patriotic flip flops to share…inspired by a pair of flip flops I actually own.

I die cut the flip flops from white cardstock and then inked up the blue one with Vegas Strip ink. I used a stripe stencil from my stash to ink on the red stripes with Telephone Box ink. I used these same colors to ink up the straps.

Then I used a mini star stencil from my stash to add embossing paste on the blue flip flop. I set this aside to fully dry.

To assemble the card, I used a background paper from Honeybee stamps. I layered 3 sets of straps per flip flop and attached them with liquid adhesive.

Of course I had to add a gemstone! Then I stamped the sentiment with the same blue ink and die cut with matching dies.

Thanks for stopping by today! Happy 4th of July!

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Fun Fold Card with Nesting Dolls

By KariV on June 27, 2022 in Paper Crafting

Hello! Today I’m featuring the new Nesting Dolls stamp set from Maker Forte. I made 2 cards to share, the first one is an A2 card and the second card is a fun fold card that opens in an accordian style.

Here’s my first card:

Just look at that floral detail on those nesting dolls! For the background I simply clear heat embossed Vintage Damask over the blue cardstock.

For the fun fold card, I first used a button embossing folder and spread on some foundry wax with my finger. Then I heat set that and cut down the panels to fit perfectly on each section. I also used a belly band that says “With Love” to keep this card together for gifting.