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Pawprint Background

By on February 21, 2021 in Paper Crafting

Hello! Today I’m so happy to be sharing another pet card using the Hedgehog Hollow February Kit. There are so many great stamps in this kit, and that large pawprint jumped out at me to make a background!

I started with the large pawprint with a heart in the middle and stamped it with a very light amalgam ink. I wanted a subtle background for this card, but it would also be fun in bright colors!

I colored in the heart in the center of the pawprint with a light pink Copic marker and covered it in my favorite Stardust Stickles for some sparkle! (I left the bottom right pawprint uncolored so I could stamp the sentiment).

For the sentiment, I chose a dark green ink to match the hat. I love how these play off each other.

I positioned the dog under the hat and drew in some “SHADOWS” by using some cool grey Copic Markers in curves underneath. It may already look like there’s a shadow there, but I did draw some in!

Then I attached the dog under hat using some foam tape. I added it all to a heavy weight card base and VOILA! Done!








		
		
			
			
		
	





I loved creating this card. I hope you love it, too!

	

	

		
   
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Always Stay Humble
By  on February 17, 2021  in Paper Crafting   

	

	    

Hello! Today I have a couple sweet cards to share using the new set from the Cultured Collection at Maker Forte. These stamps are so awesome, I just added some inked backgrounds and let the stamps SHINE!






		
		
			
			
		
	





CARD 1





For the first card, I inked up the background with various blues and green Distress Oxide inks. Once the background was completely dry, I stamped the world stamp over the top in black and clear heat embossed that.





I stamped and fussy cut the hands and added it with foam tape over the center of the world. For some sparkle, I used Stardust Stickles in the center of the hands where they form a heart. I added a metallic heart to finish it off.






		
		
			
			
		
	





CARD 2





For this card, I did a gradient of Distress Oxides in the background. Then I stamped the “Always Stay Humble and Kind” stamp. I love this stamp! I decided to keep this one super simple and finished it off with star confetti.






		
		
			
			
		
	






		
		
			
			
		
	





Isn’t this stamp beautiful?! Be sure to check out this stamp set HERE.





I’ll see you soon!






		
		
			
			
		
	

	

	

		
   
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Valentine Corner Cafe
By  on February 14, 2021  in Holidays, Paper Crafting, Valentines   

	

	    

Hello, today I am creating a scene…. on a card! I had an idea to create a little Valentine Corner Cafe using dreamy magentas and greys. This would be a little Corner Cafe you would love to visit, and it’s especially cute just in time for Valentine’s Day!






		
		
			
			
		
	





I’m using fun techniques to get some 3D detail; like: heat embossing, foam tape, and 3D coloring. Watch all the details at the video below or in HD on YouTube:













Isn’t this the cutest Corner Cafe? I’m imagining you can get coffee, crepes, hot cocoa, and smoothies there! What about cute little sandwiches, too?






		
		
			
			
		
	






		
		
			
			
		
	





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 visiting my Valentine Corner Cafe today! See you next time. Happy Hugs Day!

	

	

		
   
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Easy Box Card
By  on February 13, 2021  in Paper Crafting   

	

	    

Hello! Today I have a fun and easy box card tutorial for you. I recently found this new die and I am now in love. So today, I’m sharing how to put together a box card that will fold flat in an A7 envelope! This is a tea party box card, and I’ve also made a coordinating regular card to go with it.






		
		
			
			
		
	






		
		
			
			
		
	





Watch all the details on how to make them in my video below, or in HD on YouTube:













I love these images, too…the tulips, the cupcake on a plate, the bowl of fruit. They are just dreamy!





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! 












		
		
			
			
		
	





Enjoy!

	

	

		
   
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Color Block Mini Valentines
By  on February 10, 2021  in Holidays, Paper Crafting, Valentines   

	

	    

Hello! Today I have a fun Mini Valentines project using some Color Block stamps from Maker Forte. These are the coolest stamps: you can stamp the outline block in one color, and the inside heart in another color creating a very beautiful & graphic Valentine!






		
		
			
			
		
	






		
		
			
			
		
	





I love this set so much! I had a great time combining it with this set for the sentiments, that I stamped in a nice black ink over the top of the colored hearts.






		
		
			
			
		
	
Two shades of pink






		
		
			
			
		
	
Offset heart





For the blue card, I offset the heart a little, to leave a white shadow. I think this creates a fun, whimsy look!





To make this project so easy, I first cut the heavy weight cardstock into 6″ x 3″ panels. Then I stamped the images using my Misti. It was nice to have a longer panel to hold it down with the magnet.





Once they were stamped, I scored the panel at 3″ and folded it in half to create these mini 3″ Valentines.






		
		
			
			
		
	
Buttercup & Grapefruit





These are so easy to put together and I love how fast these sets make mini Valentines!





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 Mini Color Block Valentines today! I sure enjoyed making them. Happy Happy Hug Day to you!

	

	

		
   
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