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I believe in you, Sunshine

By on June 12, 2021 in Paper Crafting

Hello! Today I have a card using the prettiest Sunshine stencil from Miss Ink Stamps. I’m sharing a technique for using a stencil as a mask to create this sunny scene.

Watch the video below or in HD on YouTube:

This sun stencil is so delicate and beautiful…look at those golden rays! For this card, I first inked on the clouds and the cloud swirls. Then I used that cloud stencil as a mask, added the sun rays stencil, and spread on the Gold Glitz Glitter Gel.

It works perfectly! I then added some Stickles to the cloud swirls…this makes it extra sparkly just like a “silver lining.” I thought the sentiment “I believe in you” (from the Lovely Unicorns stamp set) would be perfect for an uplifting encouragement card. I popped this up with foam tape on a blue sentiment strip.

I finished it by adding some little butterflies and a blue polka-dot mat frame.

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! 








		
		
			
			
		
	





Hope you enjoyed this project today! 

	

	

		
   
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Rainbow Cards!
By  on June 11, 2021  in Paper Crafting   

	

	    

Today I’m a part of a video hop celebrating my friends Erica & Maria reaching some YouTube goals! This is a rainbow video hop and today I made 1 rainbow, and 2 cards with it.





Head on over to the video on YouTube to comment to win prizes:













I hope you enjoy these tricks I’m sharing to make 1 rainbow and 2 cards! Today I made slimline cards, but you could certainly use this technique for an A2 size or mini slimline card.





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 really enjoyed joining in on this hop! See you soon!

	

	

		
   
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Easy Summer Cards: Part 2
By  on June 10, 2021  in Paper Crafting   

	

	    

Hello! Today I have MORE easy summer cards to share using Maker Forte products. I love the Seaside Silhouettes and they pair perfectly with the A2 spotlight stencil. 






		
		
			
			
		
	





Watch the video below or in HD on YouTube:














		
		
			
			
		
	






		
		
			
			
		
	





These cards are so EASY and super fun to make. They are also very quick. I love the designs in the background…doesn’t the hammock card with bubbles look so dreamy? I wish I was hanging out in a hammock right now. Lol.





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! 












		
		
			
			
		
	





See you soon with more cards to share!

	

	

		
   
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Easy Summer Cards
By  on June 8, 2021  in Paper Crafting   

	

	    

I love easy summer cards! Today I’m sharing a quick card and video using products from Maker Forte. This set is a large 6×8 set designed by Jess Francisco and I love it!





Watch the quick video below or in HD on YouTube:













This stamp set is FILLED with fun summer images and I have so many fun ideas! This is my first card I made with the set, and it reminds me of a T-Shirt I had many many years ago.






		
		
			
			
		
	





I stamped the “sun” image with 4 colors of Distress Oxide inks, to get a gradient reminiscent of a sunset. Then I stamped the large palm trees in a black ink and heat embossed over it with clear embossing powder.





Next, I stamped the sentiment “You are my sunshine” with a teal ink. I finished it all off with some gems.





The cardstock is English Mustard cardstock from Maker Forte (and it’s a favorite of mine)!





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’ll be back real soon with more easy Summer Cards!

	

	

		
   
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You’re an Angel
By  on June 5, 2021  in Paper Crafting   

	

	    

Hello! Today I’m sharing my last card for the musical Kit from Hedgehog Hollow. Do you ever have an idea that pops in your head and you just KNOW you have to make it? That’s what happened to me with the harps in this kit.






		
		
			
			
		
	





I knew I wanted a thank you card with the 2 harps, so I started off by inking on the clouds using some of the most DELICIOUS new colors of ink from Catherine Pooler. (I have linked them below if you want to check them out!)





 Then I used the 2 kinds of foil from Maker Forte (gold & silver) to foil the harps. I initially thought I would use the heart notes, so I foiled that in red.






		
		
			
			
		
	






		
		
			
			
		
	





I didn’t love the black notes that were left on the second ephemera, so I foiled it AGAIN using the silver foil.






		
		
			
			
		
	





This didn’t take me too long and look at those results! I wanted to share with you that you can foil over any black remaining if you want to. But I ended up not using that in my final card.






		
		
			
			
		
	





Instead, I added a couple red hearts and a Simple Sayings sentiment: “You always go above and beyond!”





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! I love the Musical Kit from Hedgehog Hollow…it’s the May kit and may be available as a one-off purchase if they have any left. Click the subscription link above to check it out.





See you soon with more card inspiration!

	

	

		
   
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