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The Halloween Stencil you NEED in your Stash

By KariV on September 10, 2025 in Halloween, Holidays, Paper Crafting

Hello! Today I have an absolutely amazing Halloween Stencil to share and you NEED this in your Stash! This stencil is amazing and you can use it for a focal point on your card or for a beautiful background. I pull it out every year around this time to make at least one Halloween card!

Watch the video below or on YouTube:

Just look at that detail from the stencil!! There are jack-o-lanters, brooms, bats, and spider webs! It really is a fun one. Today I used a bunch of stamps from the Magical Collection to create this card. The sentiment is from another product that’s a favorite that I pull out EVERY YEAR! It has so many sentiment and even some large sentiments…everything you need!

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. Let’s Spook up some Fun!

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Terrific Tickets Shaker Cards

By KariV on September 10, 2025 in Halloween, Holidays, Paper Crafting

Hello! Today I have some Terrific Tickets Shaker cards to share with a video! These new products from Whimsy Stamps are so fun and easy to mix and match! Today I decided to make two shaker cards to give you an idea of some of the cards you could make. Let your imagination soar!

Watch the video below or on YouTube:

The Terrific Tickets die has a matching Terrific Tickets Window die, which is what makes it so easy to turn these into shaker cards! I first cut the Terrific Tickets die and used the Layering Stencil on it (all products are linked below for you to check them out). Then I cut the Window die out of black cardstock and used that as the top portion for the shaker. I cut some acetate from the original Terrific Tickets die to adhere to the window die. Please watch the video to see all the details on this!

To make it tall enough to allow the sequins to shake around, I used double-thick foam tape in thin strips for the frame/window die. I just LOVE that you have the option to shake it up!

For a few details, I added some Mini Jacks, mini bats, and bones.

For my second card, I created a graveyard shaker…I wanted to use that “Graveyard Tours” ticket (that I stamped on the ticket with the stamps that match). So I ink blended those tickets in purple & orange. The skeleton from the No Bones About It stamp set works perfectly on these gravestones!

I made this into a circular card, with a secret trick I use to make them STAND UP on your table! I hope you’ll stop by the video to take a look!

Thanks for stopping by today! Which shaker is your favorite?

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Alice Shaker

By KariV on August 30, 2025 in Paper Crafting

Hello! Today I have an Alice Shaker card and video. This is a fun one! I used the Nested Keyholes set to start off the entire card…watch the video below or on YouTube:

I love the postage frame from the Miss Ink Stamps Postage, Seal and Shaker Collection. While there IS a full shaker panel to use in the set, I wanted to turn the postage frame portion into a shaker! So I cut that out, ink blended the inner panel (which will act as the background for the shaker), and put it all together with some acetate and foam tape. Watch the video for the full tutorial.

I hope you enjoyed this project today! I really loved making it. Shake, shake, shake! I’ll be back soon with more cards to share.

Kari

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You Won’t Believe all the Options on this Layering Stencil!

By KariV on August 27, 2025 in Halloween, Holidays, Paper Crafting

Hello! I have some fun cards & a video to share. You won’t believe all the options on this Layering Stencil! It’s a fun one for Halloween (or Christmas!) Watch the video below or on YouTube:

I absolutely love layering stencils, but when they come with this many different images & sentiments to choose from…WOW! It’s so easy to make lots of different cards with just one stencil set.

Watch the video to see all the different options you have, along with a couple cards. I love creating with this stencil and if you like to make Halloween cards, this stencil might just be for you!

Thanks for stopping by today! Everyday is Halloween right now… (Wink). See you soon with another card to share!

Kari

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Have you ever felt like a Tornado hit your Craft Room?

By KariV on August 23, 2025 in Paper Crafting

Hello! Have you ever felt like a tornado hit your craft room? Well, today I was feeling that…and I decided to craft my feelings! Miss Ink Stamps has some of the perfect sets to create this. Watch the video below or on YouTube:

The Twister stamp set is perfect on its own, but I thought if a tornado were to REALLY hit my craft room…what would be flying around? Well, Cards and Letters of course. Maybe glasses, lightning bolts, and a broom and hat (as a nod to Halloween!) And for sure some glitter or gems!