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Joyful Monkey

By KariV on September 22, 2019 in Paper Crafting

Hello again! Today I’m participating in the MFT 2019 Card Design Superstar contest for the Clean & Simple category.

I was inspired by my nephew (who loves monkeys) and creates so much JOY in my life.

I used the Cheeky Monkey set and colored him up in bumblebee colors. Then I created some greenery and flowers using the In Bloom set. I love this set for some easy and beautiful floral arrangements.

Then, I added a JOYFUL sentiment from the Handwritten Holiday Set, which is another favorite of mine. Last, I die cut the panel with the Stitched Rectangle Staxs Dienamics and attached it to a top folding card base.

I hope this card makes you smile, too! Thanks for stopping by!

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Over the Hill Birthday

By KariV on September 22, 2019 in Paper Crafting

Hello! Today I’m participating in the MFT 2019 Card Design Superstar Contest: Innovation Master.

I had this idea to have some monsters peek out from behind some gravestones using a pull tab for action. It’s the perfect card for an Over the Hill Birthday (one foot in the grave). Lol.

The front of the card…I have a feeling we are being watched!

So first I set it up to have some of the monsters just peeking out from the gravestones….who’s lurking there?!

I set a pull tab mechanism up on a “pivot system” using small brads. I hid the black strip behind the black “grass” that I made with an older die from MFT called Icicle Border. It think it looks like a spookier grass! Lol.

I had to cut off the feet of this monster to make it work!

Poor monster. Sorry I had to cut off your feet.

When you pull on the pull tab, the monsters peek out from behind the gravestones!

Eep! Who’s sneaking around the graveyard?

I colored one side of the monsters darker, so it looks like the moonlight is lighting up one side…It’s a darker “night time” look for these scary monsters. For the gravestones, I used the Distress Marker Spritzer to give them a more stone-like appearance.

But INSIDE the card has a surprise too!

The pink monster POPS UP at you when you open the card!

It’s a great birthday card for an October birthday, don’t you think?!
Thanks for stopping by today, and wish me luck!

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Peacock cards using Paper Strips

By KariV on September 20, 2019 in Paper Crafting

Hello again! Today I have some peacock cards to share, using the stamps from The Hedgehog Hollow September Kit.

I gathered together some cardstock in various colors (inspired by a peacock) and cut them into strips for these easy-to-make cards.

I sometimes love a card that has no coloring…and this first card is just that! The colorful paper does the coloring “for you.” I heat embossed the peacock in gold over those strips of paper for an easy card.

The second card needed a bit more glitter! Lol. So I cut those strips from glitter cardstock for this one.

I have a quick video to show you the process for these cards, watch it below or on YouTube:

These cards were fun to put together and also just a little different. I hope it inspired you to try this technique on your cards!

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 love these peacocks, and they are fun to use on a card. I will be back soon with more inspiration!

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Polar Bears in Fall and Winter

By KariV on September 19, 2019 in Paper Crafting

Hello! Today I have some polar bears to share with you…the cutest polar bears! I’m making fall AND winter cards with the same sets. It is easy to use a winter set for both seasons, and today I’m going to give you some ideas and inspiration for stretching your stamps!

First, the winter cards. A polar bear in the snowy, cold forest, and two polar bears tubing/sledding down the sparkly hill!

Then, for fall, you might not know it…but polar bears love apple harvest time! I just adore the sweaters on these cuties!

I have a process video showing you the Ins and Outs of making cards for two seasons, watch it below or on YouTube:

I hope you enjoyed these cute polar bears in sweaters today!

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Very Very Complimentary

By KariV on September 17, 2019 in Paper Crafting

Hello! Today I’m popping in with some ideas on making a card filled with compliments! I’d love to get a card like these…and I hope you like them, too.

I’m using a stamp set from Scrapbook.com that I just love called “You Are”…it has so many complimentary words you can choose from. Today I have a video showing you the process, watch it below or on YouTube:

I love the idea of incorporating lines of compliments…so here I have a rainbow look and two sentiment strip looks (one using patterned paper for some extra pizzazz).