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Heart Clouds: Stencil technique

By on September 11, 2021 in Paper Crafting

Hello! Today I have another stencil technique for you, using one of my favorite stencils: The Heart Cloud stencil from Miss Ink Stamps.

Watch the video below or in HD on YouTube:

I absolutely adore the heart clouds you can make with this stencil. Here I added it to the center of the cards, but you can certainly add more hearts! To make that rainbow in the center, I added a stencil ON TOP of this stencil. It’s a fun technique.

For the hearts, I used the same rainbow stencil and some sticky embossing powder. I heat set it just until the embossing powder went clear. Then I sprinkled the Dazzle Dust glitter over the top and heat set it again to “lock it in.”

Watch the video for a full description of how to do this.

My second card features the Heart Cloud with another one of my favorite stencils: Square Dance.

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 cards today! 

	

	

		
   
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Hats & Bats & Candy Corn
By  on September 8, 2021  in Paper Crafting   

	

	    

Hello! Today I have some awesome Halloween stencils to share with you. I love these stencils, and I even have a video sharing how to use the Layering Candy corns and turn them all into cards!





Watch the video below or in HD on YouTube:













I have more details about these cards on the Maker Forte blog!






		
		
			
			
		
	






		
		
			
			
		
	






		
		
			
			
		
	






		
		
			
			
		
	





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! See you soon with more cards!

	

	

		
   
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Stencils I use Over & Over
By  on September 7, 2021  in Uncategorized   

	

	    

Hello! Today I have a video sharing some stencils I found that I use over and over again. I love these spotlight stencils and it’s such a bonus when they can be used for SO MANY types of cards.





Watch the video below or in HD on YouTube:






https://youtu.be/tIhuBIQI7Jg







		
		
			
			
		
	
I couldn’t stop making these cards with the Spotlight Stencil





The beautiful thing about this spotlight stencil, is there are many designs that are INTERCHANGEABLE! So you get all kinds of different looks, and they are so easy to create.






		
		
			
			
		
	





For this butterfly card, I used Kaleidoscope Powder in the background to get a glow and shine! I love the look on dark cardstock. (I show you how to do this in the video)






		
		
			
			
		
	






		
		
			
			
		
	





 This card turned out to be one of my favorites and it was super simple! I added a heat-foiled sentiment to finish it off.





Be sure to check out the video to see it all!
And TODAY there is a SALE on these products and more…check it out HERE.





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 will check out the video and the sale today! I really enjoyed making these, and I hope you enjoyed the projects. See you soon!

	

	

		
   
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Cupcakes and Ice Cream
By  on September 3, 2021  in Paper Crafting   

	

	    

Hello…I have a new Hedgehog Hollow Kit for September. It’s filled with donuts and ice cream, mints and cupcakes. Delicious!





I’m sharing a card using the ice cream layering stencil and the cupcake stamp today. 






		
		
			
			
		
	





It’s quite a fun card to put together! And so easy, too. I share all the details as well as everything that is included in the September kit in the video below. Or watch it in HD on YouTube.














		
		
			
			
		
	





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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Mixed Media Art Journal with Altenew
By  on August 29, 2021  in Paper Crafting   

	

	    

Hello, it’s Kari here and I’m so excited to be guesting for Altenew. I have created a two-page Art Journal Spread to share today, with lots of fun techniques! Visit the Altenew blog here to see all the details.





I also have a Video tutorial to share on how to re-create this look, watch it below or in HD on YouTube:














		
		
			
			
		
	






		
		
			
			
		
	





I love creating with multiple Mixed Media products! This was a fun tropical layout to put together.





I’m using Mixed Media paper here, and I added the leaves and brushed gesso over the entire panel. Then I used ALL kinds of fun mixed media: ink sprays, ink splatters,  stamping, gold inking, and gold metallic gel! So much fun!






		
		
			
			
		
	





Do you see that gold paste onto the dimensional leaves (I used my finger, one of the best tools in the craft room!)





I also cut letters from the Bold Alpha Caps die set to spell “Aloha.” I added some gold foil to the bottom of each letter using scor-tape. (please watch the video to see how this is done)






		
		
			
			
		
	





I Used both liquid adhesive and foam tape to get extra dimension on those flowers.





I happened to have lots of extra flowers, so I also created a slim-line card to match!






		
		
			
			
		
	





I hope you enjoyed this project today! I have listed the supplies below if you are interested.





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! 











Kari V.
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