About KariV

Author Archive | KariV
SUNSHINE-storybook-card-4-close-up

Sneak Peek: New Alice!

Hello, I have a Sneak Peek for you…it’s a new Alice set from Miss Ink Stamps! I will have four sneak peeks over the next three days. I cannot wait for you to see it all!

Watch the video below or on YouTube to see the sneak of the NEW Storybook Alice set:

The new release will go LIVE on Saturday, September 30th…so stay tuned to see everything that will be included in this release!

See you tomorrow with another sneak peek!

Comments { 0 }
MIschief-Makers-Storyboard-Imperial-die-Kari-V

Heffy Doodle New Release Inspiration Blog Hop

Welcome to the Heffy Doodle New Release Inspiration Blog Hop!  We are so excited to share amazing cards from our Design Team members using the new release!  For today’s special Blog Hop, you can win a £50 voucher to the Heffy Doodle store!

To be entered to win the giveaway, all you need to do is comment at each stop along the Blog Hop before Sep 29, 2023 at 11:59 PM EST.  The winner will be announced on the Heffy Doodle Blog on Sep 30th at 10:00 AM EST!

For my card today, I used the NEW Storyboard Die set and Mischief Makers stamp set.

That Storyboard die set is perfect for creating little scenes! (Please note: Heffy Doodle carries this die set in both Metric and Imperial sizes)

I did some masking on some of the insert pieces and some die cutting to pop up some of those cute little foxes! It’s so nice to keep the Mini Die Cutting Machine right on my desk to make it super easy.

Just look at their cute little faces!! For the background of each insert piece, I ink blended on some Picked Raspberry and Antique Linen Distress Oxide inks for a Fall Vibe.

Keep hopping along to see more inspiration from the new release!

(You should have come from Jasmin Oliver and the next stop is Annette Allen)

Blog Hop Lineup:

To be entered to win the giveaway, all you need to do is comment at each stop along the Blog Hop before Sep 29, 2023 at 11:59 PM EST.  The winner will be announced on the Heffy Doodle Blog on Sep 30th at 10:00 AM EST!

I hope you enjoyed today’s project! Thanks for stopping by. Don’t forget to check out the Heffy Doodle Store for all the amazing new products!

Comments { 17 }
SUNSHINE-Alice-in-Halloweentown-card-4

Alice at Halloween

Hello! Today I have a new Alice at Halloween video to share with you. It’s a new card in my Halloween card series! I am sharing 3 ways to make a Halloween card using non-Halloween stamp sets.

Watch the video below or in HD on YouTube:

https://youtu.be/yRSJEHEhUmI

This card was fun and simple to make! All you have to do to create a Halloween card using some Alice stamps (or any other non-Halloween stamp set) is follow these 3 steps:

  1. Use Halloween sentiments
  2. Use Halloween colors
  3. Bring in some small Halloween elements

The little pumpkins are from a few other Miss Ink Stamp sets I had…these are perfect for finishing off this scene!

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 this project today! I’ll be back so soon with another card to share!

Comments { 0 }
Kari-V-no-bones-both-slimline-cards-2

Happiest Skeletons

Hello! Today I have a new video and two cards to share with the Happiest Skeletons! I’m also sharing the absolute easiest way to mask and ink on a card.

Watch the video below or in HD on YouTube:

I’m excited to share that Whimsy now has No Fuss Masks (for many of their stamp sets)…and one that they are introducing TODAY is this one to match this new stamp set!

For this first card, I stamped the images and then stamped the EXTRA hand and foot stamps on the background. I colored everything up with Copics (cool greys for the main characters, and warm greys for the extra limbs)!

I love this slimline Filmstrip Die…I do think it is perfect for this card. I stenciled on that spider and the bats in the background with black ink.

For this second card, I used those No Fuss Masks (which I LOVE!!!) and masked off the skeletons so I could ink on the backgrounds and add some stenciling and stamping, without getting ink on those main characters. It’s an amazing new product!

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 these projects today! I’ve been loving the Halloween Card Series, and I hope you have too! See you soon with more cards.

Comments { 0 }
stamptember-mice-card-4

Stamptember! Spooky & Mice

Hello! Today I’m excited to share my Special Edition Halloween Card video for Stamptember! Featuring the Spooky & Mice stamp set Whimsy collaboration!

Watch the video below or in HD on YouTube:

Just how cute are these costumed critters?! I did quite a bit of masking to create this card, but I think the results are worth it. Check out my video for all the details and fun!

There was one image in the stamp set I didn’t use for my card today, but don’t worry..I have a new card idea just for that image!

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 this project today! I’ll be back with even more Halloween cards to share!

Comments { 0 }