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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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Click here to enter









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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Spring Cards with a Stencil Technique
By  on March 25, 2023  in Paper Crafting   

	

	    

Hello! Today I have some Spring Cards to share with a fun stencil technique.





Watch the video below or in HD on YouTube:













This technique works best when you have a stencil with a lot of larger areas, and a second stencil with a smaller design. For both cards I used the SAME stamp set…Punny Farm Goats from Miss Ink Stamps. 






		
		
			
			
		
	





I love the chicken and chicks in this stamp set, AND it also has the cutest goats to choose from! I hope you will watch the video to see how to do this technique.






		
		
			
			
		
	





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!

	

	

		
   
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Shaped Birthday Card & Video Hop
By  on March 22, 2023  in Gift Ideas, Paper Crafting   

	

	    

Hello! Today I’m creating a Shaped Birthday Card as a part of a GIVEAWAY Video Hop!





Watch the video below or in HD on YouTube:
(Please check out all the giveaway information and hop instruction in the video description)














		
		
			
			
		
	





I’m creating a SHAPED card (birthday cake) with an interactive element with that Birthday Cake Chapstick gift!





I created a Rainbow Cake with Vanilla Frosting and a Caramel drizzle:






		
		
			
			
		
	





A Strawberry Cake with real-looking frosting and fresh fruit on top:






		
		
			
			
		
	





And a Chocolate frosted Yellow cake with Chocolate Chip cookie and candle:






		
		
			
			
		
	





To see how I created all these, including the inside of these cards, please see my video! Don’t forget to follow the hashtag and instructions in the video description for the hop!





Congratulations to my friend, Maranda for reaching 10K subscribers!





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!

	

	

		
   
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