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Layered Masking Technique

By KariV on May 5, 2020 in Paper Crafting

Hello! Today I have a Layered Masking Technique that is sure to make you happy: because it creates TWO cards!

I was inspired by the class at Altenew Academy called Masking Unleashed. The technique I loved was layering the masking to created more depth in your card. I took it a little further by adding four layers!

I first masked off some leaves and inked the background (those are the whitest leaves)
Then I masked more of the leaves and inked even more (those are the lighter blue leaves)
I added a stencil layer with a darker blue ink to create a focal point that draws your eyes right to the plant
Fourth, I added some vellum leaves (colored up with green copic marker)

For even more interest I added white and gold splatters and a “designer” vase.

After I took off those masks from the first card, I saw the beautiful blue leaves splattered with the gold and white paint and I knew I needed to make another card…they were too beautiful to go to waist.

I made a video with all the details and tricks for keeping those masks adhered down to the card…after all, those masks had been put on and taken off a number of times! Watch the video below or in HD on YouTube:

I had a great time making these and I highly recommend this class!

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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For Mom

By KariV on May 4, 2020 in Holidays, Mother's Day, Paper Crafting

Hello! Today I’m sharing a project I’ve been working on for a while as a part of my AECP certification. I took a course from Nina Marie Trapini called “Polychromatic.” And, since mother’s day is coming right up, I thought I’d combine these ideas!

Part of the challenge was to color an image with a light or similar color ink to the image you are coloring. So I stamped out my images with a very light pink ink (rose blush from Altenew), then I colored them up with Zig Clean Color Real Brush Markers in pinks, reds, yellows and oranges.

It’s almost like no-line coloring! I think they turned out so nice. I used bristol smooth paper to stamp the images, then cut them out.

I had plenty of images to create two cards. I used the sentiment from the same set (masking off a portion so I only used “I appreciate you”) and added a mom sentiment that was heat embossed in gold and blue sparkle embossing powders.

Gold embossing powder with gold splatters

I inked up this background using a die cut as a stencil…this adds a bit of geometric to the floral card.

For this second card, I taped off the background using post-it tape and inked on a soft blue stripe. Gold splatters add a happy touch. I was inspired by the stripes and colors of the current Altenew Challenge so I will also enter this in the challenge for the month. See the beautiful blues, yellows and oranges?!

I hope you enjoyed these projects today! Have you made some mother’s day cards yet?

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Craft Room Organization: Ink Swatch Book

By KariV on May 1, 2020 in Inspiration, Paper Crafting

Hello again! I’m starting off May with some craft room organization using some products with the May 2020 Hedgehog Hollow kit. Today it’s an ink swatch book and I have lots of ideas for you!

These colors have me feeling HAPPY! I used the smaller stars stamp from the stamp set included in the May 2020 Kit for the Distress Oxides. For the Distress Inks, I used the STENCIL to ink the colors on (since I normally don’t stamp with Distress Inks…I use them for techniques and stencils).

I have a video with some tools and tips for you, watch it below or in HD on YouTube:

I love some good organization! I have to give a standing ovation to Jennifer McGuire for putting together all these 2×2 ink charts with LOTS of inks. She even includes a blank one so you can fill in your own inks, too!

I got the 3 colors charts from Ranger and Scrapbook.com and if you are interested you can find them here:

Jennifer McGuire Charts: https://bit.ly/3bTDNxb
Distress Ink & Oxide Charts: https://bit.ly/3d4ZoDb
Scrapbook.com Ink Chart: https://bit.ly/2KNJ6CB

For the Altenew inks, I stamped a flower with all the layering colors to see what they look like together.

Watch the video for all the details here.

I hope you enjoyed this today! I am so happy seeing all these colors together.

So have you done ink swatching in your craft room? I’ll be back real soon with more organizing ideas!

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Emboss a Layer

By KariV on April 25, 2020 in Paper Crafting

Hello! Today I’m excited to share a new technique (to me) with layering stamps. I stamped this beautiful flower and then heat embossed ONE of the layers to create a fabulous result!

First I stamped out the colors in fun sherbet colors (I’ve got summer on my mind!) and then I heat embossed a layer with this beautiful gold/tan embossing powder.

It adds such a fun layer of light glittery look to the flowers. I also black heat embossed the little stamens for a fun look.

To put this card together, I used some washi tape for the background and cut out the large hope sentiment with a yellow glitter paper and backed it with black cardstock.

Aren’t these flowers so beautiful?! I was inspired by the course “Impressive Heat Embossing” at Altenew…and I had one more technique I wanted to try. Svetlana Marchenko suggested trying clear heat embossing on a dark or colored background. So this next card does just that.

I used the same florals and washi tape on this bright green Spring card…with clear embossing on the background. It is difficult to see in photos, but in real life it adds a fun element to the card.

For the hello sentiment, I heat embossed it with a dark grey embossing powder to finish it all off.

What a great class! I recommend it to anyone wanting some new, fresh heat embossing ideas for your cards. Thanks for stopping by!