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Patterned Paper plus a Peony

By on January 23, 2021 in Paper Crafting

Hello! I love it when you find good patterned paper that make it so easy to create a card! Today I have a beautiful card to share using patterned paper from Maker Forte (designed by Alex Syberia).

I first found a black and white paper with words on it. When you look and highlight a few of the words, it says “You are Amazing!” Love it. Then I found a complimentary patterned paper from the same set with purples and oranges. I cut a smaller strip of this paper to put on as a band.

This inspired the color palette for the peony! This paper pack has so many bright and vivid papers in it. They are fun to mix and match.

I colored up the peony with Copic markers using: YR15, R21, E01.
These are colors I just plucked out of my markers and made them work together to create a peachy-orange color.

Coloring this flower was the longest part of this entire card. Once I was finished coloring the flower, I added some Dark Brown colored pencils in the “Nooks & Crannies.”

For some extra interest, I added some yellow Liquid Pearls to the center of the flower. These will dry raised and add a tactile element to the 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! 








		
		
			
			
		
	






		
		
			
			
		
	






	

	

		
   
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Bear Cards for Dad
By  on January 21, 2021  in Paper Crafting   

	

	    

Hello. Today I have a different kind of post and it’s all about creating Bear Cards for Dad. You might know that my Dad passed away the day after Christmas (December 26th). I have started a project to assist in healing to create 74 bear cards for him…one for each year he has been on Earth.





If you would like to help me get this done…I would love it! Just create a bear card and post a photo on Instagram using the hashtag: #bearcardsfordad
Tag me @kariavan so I can see and smile.





Here’s my projects for today, a bear card for Dad AND an art journal page:






		
		
			
			
		
	






		
		
			
			
		
	






		
		
			
			
		
	





I have a video explaining it all, watch it here or in HD on YouTube. But warning, it is a little emotional!













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. And GIANT THANKS if you can help make a bear card!

	

	

		
   
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Valentine Conversation Heart Bear
By  on January 20, 2021  in Holidays, Paper Crafting, Valentines   

	

	    

Hello again! It’s that time again…time to create some Valentine’s for your loved ones. Today I have a Valentine Conversation Heart Bear card to share. I was inspired by those conversation heart candies released at this time of year. I never eat them (do you like them?) but they sure are cute for a sweet message!






		
		
			
			
		
	






		
		
			
			
		
	





After I made this card, I ran out to get some just for this photo shoot. Lol!






		
		
			
			
		
	





I have a video showing you masking techniques and coloring techniques for this one-layer card. Watch it below or 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! 











I loved this set so much, that I made a second card using the box of chocolates! This time, I went a little more formal with blacks and reds as the color scheme:






		
		
			
			
		
	






		
		
			
			
		
	





Happy Valentine’s Day! I call it Hug Day, but I guess right now Hugs are a little difficult to get. At least you can still get chocolate!

	

	

		
   
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Five Ways to use Leaves Stencils
By  on January 17, 2021  in Paper Crafting   

	

	    

Hello! Today I’m popping in real quick to share my most recent video with Five ways to use Leaves stencils. These stencils are from Maker Forte, and there is a 6×6 stencil AND a slimline stencil.





Watch the video below or in HD on Youtube:













These are super fun stencils to play with! Watch the video to get all FIVE techniques for these stencils. And of course, you can apply these techniques to any stencils you may already have!






		
		
			
			
		
	






		
		
			
			
		
	






		
		
			
			
		
	






		
		
			
			
		
	






		
		
			
			
		
	





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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Fabulous & Fast Bookmarks
By  on January 16, 2021  in Paper Crafting   

	

	    

Hello! Today I have some fun ideas using the bookmark stamps from the Hedgehog Hollow January 2021 kit! These stamps are so fun to use and turn into bookmarks…and they are just the right size.






		
		
			
			
		
	





Try these ideas:





  1. Emboss with silver or platinum on dark cardstock
  2. Emboss with GLITTER!
  3. Stamp in black and clear heat emboss
  4. Stamp in black, paint with Distress Paint, then stamp over it all with black ink (once it’s dry!)





Watch the video below or in HD on YouTube and see how I finished them all off, too using cording, ribbon, and yarn:














		
		
			
			
		
	





These bookmarks are cute alone, but add some finishing touches with ribbon, cording or yarn for a fun touch!






		
		
			
			
		
	






		
		
			
			
		
	






		
		
			
			
		
	





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! Are you a book lover?

	

	

		
   
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