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I’ve got another video for you today! I’m using some funny new stamps from Miss Ink Stamps and I’m telling you: this is true to life!

Watch the video below or in HD on YouTube:

Don’t you just love that sentiment!? This is a fun set. Check out the video for all the details.

I’ll be back soon with more to share!

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Amazing Four Layered Dies

Hello, it’s Kari here today and I’m excited to share some fun ideas with the *NEW Layering Dies just introduced to the Maker Forte line. I am so excited about these dies. I’m using the Daffodils for Days layering die set to make lots of cards today, and I hope it inspires you!

To show how to layer these dies up and create all these cards, I have made a video. In this video I share layering options, color choices, and finished cards to get your creativity flowing! Watch the video below or in HD on YouTube:

I really enjoyed working with this die set. I tried lots of colors and added some glitter cardstock, metallic cardstock, even mirror cardstock! I mixed and matched layers, using all of the layers on some of the cards, and just a couple layers on others. I did cut down some of the layers, and even used some of the die cut pieces that would normally be thrown out!

ALL THE LAYERS

These first cards use ALL FOUR layer of the die set, using different colors in monochromatic or complimentary colors. Oh, and I think Gold Glitter cardstock goes with ANYTHING! So I used gold glitter as the top layer here:

These four-layered cards are so beautiful that I didn’t even want to add a sentiment! I decided to put the sentiment on the inside of the card instead. On this turquoise card, I simply added some silver mirror paper on top and a silver/black pearl embellishment in the center.

JUST A COUPLE LAYERS

There are so many fun looks you can create by just using a couple of the layers. Many of these next cards use only a few layers, I just changed up the colors and textures.

This one is made with the back two layers, I used Windsor Blue cardstock and Blue Metallic cardstock. Then I stamped a blue “just because” and cut it out with a circle die to add to the center.

This one uses the top two layers with pink glitter and pink pearl cardstock. I added just a few Nuvo drops in a translucent color to complete the look. A simple Pink Hello sentiment strip is all it needs!

For this one, I used Blue Raspberry cardstock with Mint cardstock. Then I stamped the sentiment onto the Mint cardstock. I added back in the top and bottom “cut away” pieces to give it a different look. Just a few sequins finished this card.

USING THE “THROW AWAY” PIECES

As I was making these cards, I realized that some of the pieces you would normally throw away were JUST TOO PRETTY to discard!! Check out these cards I made with the pieces that would have gone in the trash bin:

Here some “leftover” pink pearl paper with a simple white heat embossed sentiment and pink gems.

This gold glittery card turned out better than I imagined! Can you believe those pieces almost went into the trash bin?!? I added a Thanks sentiment die and a little pink heart.

Add a top layer of black cardstock to these “cut away” pink glitter pieces for a dramatic card! I used some black pearls to add to the center design.

Here I used the blue mirror card on cream paper and added a silver glitter top layer. You gotta see the video to see the real beauty of how this one came together! I put in on a stenciled background on kraft paper. I just love how this one turned out!

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 a look at the new Daffodils for Days Layering dies! I really enjoyed making them. These are a limited edition die set, so if you like what you see, go and grab your set soon!

I’ll be back with more cards soon.

Kari V.
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Unicorns & Rainbows

I’m over the moon today to share with you these Unicorns and Rainbow products from Miss Ink Stamps. I had the opportunity to play with them and make a bunch of cards so I could show you all SEVEN cards on the release date (today)!!

Aren’t they so happy!? I have a video sharing all the new products I got to play with, and these cards. Watch it below or in HD on YouTube:

Check it all out at the Miss Ink Stamps site 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!






Looks like it’s going to be a Unicorns & Rainbows kind of day!

That sentiment!!
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New Flower Stamp Sets!

Hello! You might know that I love a good flower stamp set. Today I am sharing TWO NEW sets from Maker Forte, and I’m putting together two cards.

I have all the details at the Maker Forte Blog here. And I also have a video showing the entire process, including coloring tips, stencil tips and more. Watch it below or in HD on YouTube:

This first card is using a stamp set designed by Alex Syberia. Her floral designs are always a favorite of mine!

This second card features a new stamp set designed by Verada Sharma, who is a new designer to Maker Forte! I colored up these flowers like gardenias, but they can certainly be any flower and any color!

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!

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Daisies for Mom

Hello! I have a couple daisy cards to share today, using a favorite die set from Scrappy Tails Crafts. This set is called Layering Daisies and it’s really fun to work with.

My video shows you an easy way to watercolor these dies, and create two cards. Watch it below or in HD on YouTube:

I love working with these products…and you can see the Hummingbird I used here on this card. Hummingbirds are my mom’s favorites and everytime I see one, I think of her.

I used brush watercolor markers for these cards, which are so vibrant and colorful!

For the background on this card, I mixed some watercolor brush marker color with embossing paste. Then I added it to my card panel with a dot stencil. I added the daisies all around the frame of the card.

The circle sentiments are my favorites! So unique and perfect for cutting out glitter paper. I used glitter paper on both projects.






Hope you enjoyed these projects today. See you soon!

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