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2 Slimline Cards with The Hedgehog Hollow

By KariV on November 30, 2021 in Christmas, Holidays, Paper Crafting

Hello! Today I have 2 slimline cards to share using the Hedgehog Hollow November Kit. This kit has a lot of slimline options so I couldn’t just stop at 1 card!

Card 1

My first card is made using the slimline cardstock in the kit. I inked on a cable knit slimline stencil (all supplies linked below) using 2 colors of ink: Tartan Teal & Everglades.

Then I placed the “Let it Snow” stencil from the kit over the top of my inked panel. I smooshed some clear sticky ink through the stencil, removed the stencil, and sprinkled on some Rainbow Sparkler embossing powder. After I heat set it, the glitter sparkle really stands out!

I matted the entire panel on my favorite color of cardstock: Welsh Dragon! Then I adhered it all onto a slimline card base.

Card 2

For my second card, I wanted some touches of red! So I stamped the vertical sentiment “Hot Cocoa” and the cocoa cup just over the top of that with Telephone Box ink.

I cut down this panel and added it to some red cardstock, and then green glitter cardstock.

For the back panel, I used the snowflake only from the “Let it Snow” stencil and inked on some Blue Raspberry ink. Then I stamped a small snowflake stamp from the kit in some Blue Moon ink.

I added that to some British Racing Green cardstock and put everything together!

Some light green gems finished it all off.

But I didn’t stop there! I used the corner Peppermint Sticks stencil on a slimline envelope using Telephone Box ink.

I will write the recipient’s name and address just below and to the right of the stenciled design.

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’ll be back soon with more cards to share.

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Bear Hugs!

By KariV on November 27, 2021 in Paper Crafting

Hello! I’m excited to share a new release stamp set from Miss Ink Stamps. This one is called Bear Hugs and today I have created 2 cards.

I love this set, it reminds me of my Dad. Since it has almost been 1 year from the date he died, I REALLY loved working with this set. Watch the video below or in HD on YouTube:

How cute are these sleepy bears?!

Thanks for stopping by!

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Have you Hot Foiled?

By KariV on November 17, 2021 in Paper Crafting

Hello! Today I am sharing my Hot Foil Press cards from my previous blog post…these cards were so fun to make, and I just HAD to create a video to share the process.

I am also sharing some new paper I found that works great for the Hot Foil Press. Hope you Enjoy! Watch the video below or in HD on YouTube:

I’d love to hear your adventures with the Hot Foil Press! Have you found a paper you love for this technique?

Thanks for stopping by!

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Altenew Glint & Glimmer Hot Foil Plates, Embossing Folders and Stencils Collection Release Blog Hop + Giveaway ($300 in total prizes)

By KariV on November 16, 2021 in Paper Crafting

Hello and welcome to the Altenew Glint & Glimmer Blog hop! Today I am excited to join in to share the NEW foil plates and other product newly released from Altenew! CLICK here to check out the entire new release.

I have SIX cards to share, so let’s get started:

Card 1: Anemone Branch & Die with Deco Diamonds Stencil Embossing

I fell in LOVE with the Anemone Branch Stencil & Die….you can stencil on the branch, and stencil the flowers separately to die cut. Then POP them up for a simply stunning look!

The Deco Diamonds Stencil is gorgeous and here I used it for dry embossing on the background panel. Want to see it in use with inks? Check out my next card.

Card 2: Deco Diamonds Stencil Inked with Tiny Patterns Hot Foil Plate

I inked up the background with the stunning Deco Diamonds Stencil…this is a 2 piece stencil so it’s easy to add 2 different colors. Here I used a coral and a grey ink on the background.

The small lines are FOILED using the new Tiny Patterns Hot Foil Plate. It is so simple and fun to use. I added a flower from the previous anemone stencil & die (which quickly became a favorite of mine).

The Tiny Patterns Hot Foil Plates are the perfect size for a tag also! I used another one of the patterns on this tag.

The Sentiments are FOILED around the edges using the Sentiment Banners Hot Foil Plate…which gives you many sizes of foiled banners all at once! Cut them ALL out at the same time with the Sentiment Banners Cover Die. These banners are sized perfectly to go with the Sentiment Strips stamp set 1 and Sentiment Strips stamp set 2.

Card 3: Gilded Rose Hot Foil Plate AND Stencil

The new Gilded Rose Hot Foil Plate is amazing and really makes a statement. The best part is, after you foil the rose, you can then color it using inks and the Gilded Rose Layering Stencil Set!! Oh, my! I fell directly in love with this combo, and they do offer a Gilded Rose bundle, too!

To show off that rose, I finished the card off simply using the Peace Die inked in the same colors that I used on the rose.

Card 4 & 5: Sunburst Doily

Oh the Sunburst Doily Hot Foil Plate & Die Set is a beautiful match!! They come sold TOGETHER, so you can do all sorts of amazing techniques with this one. Here I foiled the Sunburst Doily with a silver foil, then die cut the shape and popped it up on a background embossed with the new Dotty Circles 3D Embossing Folder.

With the extra foil, I hot foiled a white sheet of cardstock and cut it into a shaped card! (card on the left)…Foil is notoriously difficult to photograph, so I hope you can see how gorgeous this Sunburst Doily is foiled.

I foiled the Sentiment Banners Hot Plate Plate and Die set using some turquoise foil…which perfectly matches with this card.

Card 6: Double Rainbow Stencil

The Double Rainbow Stencil creates a beautiful slimline card with multiple rainbows. You could, of course, cut it down to an A2 size card as well. I used the remaining turquoise banners for the sentiment on this one. Those stars are ALSO from the Sentiment Banners Hot Foil and Cover Die…they are like a little happy bonus!

Have you used a Hot Foil Press before? Watch my video below to see the hot foiling process and these cards come together!

https://youtu.be/PCtpChVS3tg

Giveaway Prizes

$300 in total prizes! To celebrate this release, Altenew is giving away a $50 gift certificate to 2 lucky winners and a $25 gift certificate to 8 winners! Please leave a comment on the Altenew Card Blog and/or each designer’s blog post on the blog hop list below by for a chance to win.

Altenew will draw 10 random winners from the comments left on each stop of this blog hop and announce the winners on the Altenew Winners Page on 11/24/2021.

Your Next Stop is the talented Therese Calvird HERE.

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Thanks for stopping by today! Let me know which products caught your eye…and if you are shopping, I really appreciate if you use my affiliate links! Check out the entire new release HERE. See you soon with more cards.

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Handmade Candy Book

By KariV on November 15, 2021 in Christmas, Holidays, Paper Crafting

Hello! I am excited to share this project with you today….we are making Candy Books from cardstock! Remember those lifesaver books that made an appearance this time of year? Well, that’s kinda the idea with this project.

I have a video with ALL the details of how to make this, watch it here or in HD on YouTube:

For the front cover I created a book jacket with silver vellum (I love this stuff!). I heat embossed the stamp from “All I Want for Christmas” on the vellum and I really love how it turned out.

For the inside, I stamped in red and green using the Tough Nut to Crack stamp set.

On the spine, I added some details with stamps and glitter tape. I love the font of the scripty “Jingle all the way.”

For the back of the book, I wanted some interesting texture, so I used the Damask stamp to clear heat emboss a design.

I have a few other ideas for the book front cover, too. You could easily change out this book jacket cover for a stenciled front cover. Here’s my favorites from the newest Maker Forte release: