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Two Bunnies and a Duck

By KariV on March 15, 2022 in Paper Crafting

Hello! Today I have some cute Easter cards to share: Two Bunnies and a Duck! These are created with a set that is called “Sorry I was Moody” from Maker Forte, so they are not necessarily Easter images, but I think they make the perfect Easter cards!

Watch the video below or in HD on YouTube:

Card One: Stay Hoptimistic

I love the image of this bunny eating a piece of lettuce. I paired it with a floral stencil to make a happy Spring background.

I added a rainbow of gems to distract from the faint cross in the background…see the video for details on this card!

Card Two: Every Bunny Needs Some Bunny

For this card I actually stamped the bunny image with the Laurel Wreath twice. Once on this background, then stenciled on the basket weave stencil in a light pink ink. I cut out the bunny from the second image and popped it up with foam tape on top of the first image. It added some sweet dimension to this Spring card.

Card Three: Waddle I do?

I love that little duck image. This time I used the image without the Laurel Wreath. Instead, I stenciled on the Layered Easter background, added some marbled paper, and popped up that duck.

The sentiment is so so cute! Waddle I do without you?

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’ll be back soon with more cards!

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Orangutan Card

By KariV on March 12, 2022 in Paper Crafting

Hello! Today I’m making a scene with some new products from Miss Ink Stamps. Have you ever made an orangutan card? Yes, I did look up the spelling of orangutan to make sure that I spelled it right! Lol

I created a short video with tricks to creating this scene, watch it below or in HD on YouTube:

I started by coloring the jungle ruins and the big green leaves TWICE. I colored up the first layer of leaves in only one shade of green. Then I colored up the second panel of leaves and fussy cut them out so I could LAYER them on top. This creates fun dimension to this card.

How cute are those monkeys?! I also added a second layer of the palm tree on the left. I popped up the orangutan and the sentiment, too.

For the sunset, I ink blended some Distress Oxides in three colors. Then I cut the top of the Jungle Ruins panel off to reveal that sunset!

Hope you enjoyed this card process!

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Spring Bunnies Cards

By KariV on March 3, 2022 in Easter, Holidays, Paper Crafting

Hello! It’s Kari here today sharing some of my favorite rabbits from the new Maker Forte Spring Has Sprung release! This might be my favorite release yet…it is filled with spring stamps, stencils, papers, gems and more. Today I am sharing quite a few cards…but ONLY the ones with rabbits or bunnies!

Card 1: Hip Hop Bunnies

How cute are these bunnies from the new Hip Hop Bunnies stamp set? Here I used the new Decorated Egg Stencil with Grape ink and then stamped the bunny on top. I colored it up with alcohol markers.

I stamped an EXTRA flower, colored it yellow, and popped it up on top for some dimension. That foil…that is a SNEAK PEEK for something good coming soon!

Card 2: Bunny Patch

This card features the new Bunny Patch stamp set…the carrot wagon and the 3 bunnies are from that set. They are adorable! I loved coloring these up with Spring colors. I added some polka dots to the background and used some of this cardstock to matte the entire slim line card.

I also used the NEW Easter Words Stencil. This stencil has 3 Easter phrases that you can mix and match…check out the next card I used this same stencil on:

Card 3: Spring Bunny

I used THIS new stencil together with the Easter Words stencil to make the sweetest baby card. I love a blue bunny! I used the new DIES here to cut out the “Welcome, Sweet Baby” sentiment.

The gingham paper is from THIS paper pack.

Card 4: Bunny Eggs Stencil

I loved this stencil: it’s a three-piece set and you can change up your colors! I made this one with lots of Eastery colors of ink and I LOVE how it turned out. There is also a bit of THIS new paper peeking out around the edges that I am OBSESSED with!

The Happy Easter sentiment is from THIS set.

Card 5: Peeps!

This Eggstra Sweet Peeps stamp set allows you to mix and match sizes of peeps, accessories, and eyes! Here I added a bow to the yellow peep and some glasses to the blue peep!

The background is made with THIS new background set in an ombre of pinks. I added some glitter to the background in various spots.

I hope you enjoyed these bunny projects today! I really enjoyed making them. I love making Spring cards, and Easter cards (and any cards, really!) Lol. If you haven’t seen the entire new release, check it out HERE. I have listed all the supplies in the listing below, using affiliate links when possible. If you purchase using any of these links, I may receive a small commission (at no additional cost to you). Thank you!

Thanks for stopping by! I’ll be back soon with more cards to share.

Kari

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Patterned Background Design with Sprays

By KariV on February 26, 2022 in Paper Crafting

Hello! Today I have a favorite technique to share…using stencils and sprays. I created a short video to show the technique, watch it below or in HD on YouTube:

This is a favorite technique…and I challenge you to try this with at least 2 different stencils and 2 different colors for one panel! It’s surprising and fun to see what you get in the end.

I hope you enjoyed this video and technique today. I’ll be back soon with more cards to share!

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A Card with only Patterned Paper?!

By KariV on February 24, 2022 in Paper Crafting

Hello! Today I’m sharing a very RARE occurrence for me: a card made with only patterned paper! I just couldn’t resist the papers that came in the February Hedgehog Hollow kit…and they inspired me to make this card!