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5 Ways to use a Stencil and a giveaway!

By KariV on May 27, 2019 in Paper Crafting

Hello there! Today I’m a part of the Save the Crafty YouTuber Video hop sharing 5 ways to use a stencil. There are tons of giveaways, and on my channel you have a chance to win 2 of my favorite die cuts!

These 5 ways are some of my very favorite ways to create beautiful cards using a stencil! I hope you will check out my video below or on YouTube:

To enter for a chance to win, be sure to comment on my YouTube video! These are such fun ways, here are some close ups for you:

Foiling…so pretty! (Do All Things with Love is one of the dies you could win!)

Hey Gorgeous is one of the dies you could win!

So many beautiful ways to use a stencil!

Thanks for stopping by! I hope you have a great time on the video hop.

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Floral Arranging with Stencils

By KariV on May 23, 2019 in Paper Crafting

Hello! I’m here with a card share and a PAPER flower arrangement using the new May 2019 Hedgehog Hollow Kit.

This kit is so full of beautiful florals, but I tried to focus and pick just one stamp to use with this card! Lol. I am also using the stencil in this kit to give the flowers in the jar look BIGGER and take up more space on the card.

I’ve created a video for you to show just how fun this selective stenciling is, watch it below or on YouTube:

Here’s some close ups for you:

You know, I really DO think you are fabulous. Fabulous for stopping by, for saying hello, for giving me a thumbs up….for all or ANY of these things.

Have a fabulous day!

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World Bee Day card

By KariV on May 20, 2019 in Paper Crafting

Hey there! Did you know today is World Bee Day? Well, I couldn’t resist making a card with some cute bees from Paper Smooches.

I used a hexagon embossing folder on the background, inked it up with Distress Oxides and added lots of cuteness from Paper Smooches:

The Layered Hello die is always a favorite of mine. The bees are from the Lots of Love set, and the flowers are from the Friendly Flowers set. I have a special place in my heart for Paper Smooches, because this is the company that got me back into stamping many years ago.

I just love that you can combine sets to make such a happy card like this one. Here’s a close up for you:

I had such a wonderful time creating this card. I hope you enjoyed this project. I also have a healthy respect for honeybees…they are such hard workers. And, did you know that aerodynamically they really shouldn’t be able to fly at all? But the bees don’t know that, so they go ahead and fly anyway.

See, they are inspirational as well!

I’m also entering this into the Paper Smooches May Challenge: Flowers.

Thanks for stopping by! I’ll see you with another card share very soon.

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Monochromatic Stamping with silver embossing

By KariV on May 16, 2019 in Uncategorized

Hello! Today I’m sharing a card using the new May 2019 Hedgehog Hollow Kit. This kit is full of florals designed by Sophia Caldwell and they are beautiful!

I really wanted to use the floral bouquet to make a monochromatic card. I chose the coral colored cardstock in the kit, then stamped the bouquet with a matching ink. I used Catherine Pooler’s Coral Cabana ink and it stamped this detailed image beautifully!

I took that coral cardstock and dry embossed it with an embossing folder (a new one that I just love!) Then I added a black strip of paper over a black/white striped paper.

There are many chipboard words included in this kit and I took the “Hugs” and heat embossed over it with silver embossing powder. I love how it looks like a metal embellishment!

Silver embossing powder over chipboard piece

This May 2019 kit is amazing and FULL of floral stamp sets (3), a stencil, and chipboard pieces as well as cardstock and envelopes! I was really “wow-ed” with all that came in this kit. If you haven’t seen everything included, check out my unveiling video below or on YouTube:

I hope you enjoyed this fun project today. I just think coral and black are striking together!

Thanks for stopping by! Hugs to you!

To see more inspiration using this kit, visit the Hedgehog Hollow blog here.

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Hedgehog In The Desert

By KariV on May 14, 2019 in Paper Crafting

Hello! Today I am a part of the Hedgehog Hollow YouTube Hop, where the theme is all things Hedgehogs! There are prizes to be won, so be sure to visit us at the hop to enter to win (details at the end of this post).

Today I made some fun Hedgehogs In the Desert cards. Since I’m from Arizona, it was fun for me to think of what a hedgehog would be like here in the desert. I image he would fall right in love with a cactus!

So in my video, I show you how to make an easy Desert Sunset background, and put together this cutie card!

Watch my video below, and be sure to head over to YouTube to like, comment, and see where to go next for the hop!

I also made a card with the same idea, but changed up the background colors.

It’s a fun little scene, and a fun card to put together!

Be sure to head over to the hop HERE…and see where to hop next! Good luck at winning one of the awesome prizes! (You have until May 21, 2019 to enter)

I’m often asked what supplies I use on my cards, so I’ve linked them below. I use affiliate links when possible, at no extra charge to you. When you click and purchase using an affiliate link, I may receive a small commission. These help me to keep up with blog costs and continue to bring you more fun projects! Thanks for your support.