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Pearl Alcohol Inks with Photo paper

By KariV on April 4, 2019 in Paper Crafting

If you’re anything like me, you have a nice stash of old Photo Paper. You know, the kind you used with an inkjet printer to print photographs? I have an entire full box of it!

So I did what any creative type might do…I put it to work in my craft room! I heard multiple times that photo paper doesn’t really work so well with alcohol inks…that the ink just soaks right in and doesn’t move.

But I found a trick!

Using Pearl Alcohol Inks with Photo Paper

In fact, I found a way to make it work that is so much fun…I just couldn’t stop making card panels!

I have a video to show you all the details, watch it below or on YouTube:

I can see many Alcohol ink panels in my future…after all…I still have the big box of Photo Paper!

Thanks for stopping by! I can’t wait to see your Alcohol Ink cards! The bees and sentiments I used for these cards are from the Hedgehog Hollow February Kit. For more details about the February 2019 Kit, visit the Hedgehog Hollow shop.

I’m often asked what products I’ve used and where to get them, so below is a list of supplies I used. When possible, affiliate links are used at no extra charge to you. These links may pay a small commission that helps me to keep my blog and YouTube channels running. Thank you for your support!

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Sequin Sublimation

By KariV on March 28, 2019 in DIY, Inspiration, Paper Crafting

Hello! I have one more project to share using the Artesprix Heat Transfer Markers that came in the Hedgehog Hollow March 2019 kit.

This was a fun one! I just could not wait to try sublimating on sequins!! So I found these pouches and gave it a try.

Check out my video below or on YouTube to see how to do this:

Now, who would’ve thought you could use these markers to heat transfer onto sequins!?!

It worked! And I was surprised and delighted! For the instruction, be sure to watch the video posted above.

If you are interested in the pouches I used, find them here. You can get these markers from The Hedgehog Hollow (in the March 2019 kit).
Thanks for stopping by!

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It’s A Beautiful Life

By KariV on March 27, 2019 in Freebies, Paper Crafting

Hello! I got a new digital stamp from Jessica Lynn Originals and for the month of March it’s FREE*! (hurry on over here to get your Spring Goat digi stamp. I’m sharing this only because I love it and had a chance to color it up today.)

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I colored it up using copics, then blended on some soft green and blue for the ground and sky using these brushes. I just got these recently and I’m LOVING them so far! Use a light hand to add just a subtle brush of color on your card.

I added some dots with Copic markers for some interest on the grassy hill he’s standing on.

The sentiment is from this set and it’s one of my favorites! Lots of sentiments to choose from. Those cute clouds are just the right size.

Thanks for stopping by. I hope you feel inspired to create a spring card of your own!

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Sublimation Markers Project: Pillowcase

By KariV on March 21, 2019 in Uncategorized

Hello! Today I’m over on the Hedgehog Hollow Blog sharing these pillowcases I made with the Artesprix Heat Transfer Markers.

Head on over to the HH Blog to take a look! I had such fun with this project.

See you next time with one more project I have up my sleeve! 😉

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Corgi Love (with Heffy Doodle)

By KariV on March 17, 2019 in Paper Crafting

Hello! Today I’m excited to be guest posting over on the Heffy Doodle blog. I’m featuring the new “Oh Crumbs” stamp set with the cutest Corgis ever! Head on over to the Heffy Doodle Blog to see how I made these four cards:

I also have a bonus VIDEO for you today, showing you how to Mirror Image any stamp in your collection.

See those Corgi cards on the left? I used the mirror image technique to get one Corgi to face the other! Such a fun technique and great when you want to have additional options.

Watch the video below or on YouTube:

I hope you give this technique a try yourself. I remember when I first learned how to mirror image a stamp from my friend Suzy…I was mesmerized and did not think I would be able to remember how to do it. But once you try it, it’s easy!