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Fabulous & Fast Bookmarks

By KariV 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:

Emboss with silver or platinum on dark cardstock
Emboss with GLITTER!
Stamp in black and clear heat emboss
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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Spectacular Stamp & Stencil Bundles

By KariV on January 10, 2021 in Paper Crafting

Hello! Today I’ve got some spectacular stamp & stencil bundles to share…I am making two cards with these fantastic products from Maker Forte. This is the first time I’ve seen stencils that match a stamp; and it gives you so many options for creativity!

Today I have two cards, with a video on the new release and card process! Watch it below or in HD on YouTube:

Card 1:

For this first card I used the “Deer to Me” stamp and stencil bundle. This set has sold out multiple times, but I see that it’s now back in stock! I stamped the stamp with dark black ink and then added the matching stencil over the top. I ink blended with three colors of Distress ink. THEN, I used another geometric stencil over the top and ink blended again.

What a spectacular result! Does it remind you of Northern Lights? Image trying this with different colors of ink, too! I popped up a sentiment with foam tape to finish off this slimline card.

Card 2:

For the second card, I used the Safari stamp and stencil bundle. This set comes with two stencils, and I added both of them to ink up the sun. Then I removed the second stencil and ink blended the background with Fired Brick, Spiced Marmalade, and Squeezed Lemonade.

See the light shadow behind the trees? That’s from offsetting the stencil a little bit! It’s a neat look with very little effort.

I hope you enjoyed these projects today. Thanks for stopping by!

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Ink Blended Blossoms

By KariV on January 9, 2021 in Paper Crafting

Hello! It’s Kari here and I’m back after a little card-making break. I find that card making is such a great way to help in healing sadness, and today this card made me VERY HAPPY! Especially since I ink blended those blossoms instead of coloring them. It’s a very easy shortcut and so, so beautiful!

Watch the video below or in HD on YouTube:

This card is my most favorite card I’ve made all year! Lol…well, it’s my only card I’ve made all year. That sounds so strange to say. HAPPY NEW YEAR!

I love this look and love how fast this card came together. For the background, I first taped around the edge and ink blended Speckled Egg Distress Ink in the center. Then I added the stencil and ink blended some more. This adds a subtle look, with added interest for your background.

I stamped the images with my new favorite black ink (see below for link) and then blended Picked Raspberry Distress ink over the top. THIS INK DIDN’T SMEAR!! Yeah!

Then I colored up the leaves with BG11 & BG15 Copics. So fast. To add extra sparkles, I put liquid adhesive in the center of each flower and sprinkled on some iridescent and sand glitter.

Thanks for stopping by today!

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Lose Yourself in a Book

By KariV on January 9, 2021 in Paper Crafting

Hello! Do you love to read…or create a book list for yourself for the year? I love to read, but have not read much lately. But today I’m sharing the newest January Hedgehog Hollow Kit that is filled with great book images and sentiments.

Watch the unboxing below and see the card I made; or watch it in HD on YouTube:

I chose only 5 colored pencils for this card, and other than the card kit I have minimal supplies. I love a card that needs minimal supplies sometimes. These images are so beautiful that they can stand on their own!

And now, I’m going to go lose myself in a book! Happy New Year!

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Easy Floral Hedgehog Card

By KariV on January 3, 2021 in Paper Crafting

Hello and Happy New Year! Today I have an easy floral hedgehog card for you. This sweet stamp came in the December Hedgehog Hollow Kit and I was so happy to create a card with it.

I am also so so excited to share with you my new favorite BLACK INK for Copic Coloring!! This is the first time I have ever tried this ink and it was impressive! I stamped only one time and got a clean, crisp impression. It dried quickly and I colored right away with Copics and had NO SMEARING!! This is big! (sorry for all the exclamation points, but I couldn’t be more excited about this ink)

The hedgehog is such a good size, it can fit on an A2 size card either vertically OR horizontally.

This is a simple card, but I stepped it up a bit with some light inking around the edges with Mermaid Lagoon Distress Ink. I also foiled that sentiment with some of the new Lily Pad foil in the Fairy Tale collection. I love this color!

I also added more interest with Stickles in yellow and turquoise and some Nuvo Jewel drops in Lime. (I’ve listed everything below if you are interested)