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Most Wanted

By KariV on August 20, 2025 in Paper Crafting

Hello! Today I have a fun project and video featuring my MOST WANTED posters! Lol. These were so fun to create, so stop on by and check out the video below:

I cannot believe how many of these I wanted to create. It’s really a matter of mix and match and choosing some favorite stamps and dies and just having FUN!

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! I hope you had a giggle or two over these cards! See you next time,

Kari

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Haunted Castle with a Nighttime Sky

By KariV on August 13, 2025 in Paper Crafting, Uncategorized

Hello! Today I have a Haunted Castle with a Nighttime Sky card and video! Watch the video below or in HD on YouTube:

This was a fun one to make, and I started out creating that foggy Moon and sky using the Night Sky Scene stencil from Miss Ink Stamps. (I show you how in the video)

That castle die is so awesome and it looks great as a silhouette cut in black cardstock! Then I added some cute Halloween critters to finish the scene. I hope they can catch all that candy they are throwing from the castle windows!

Thanks for stopping by. Haunted Hellos to you! See you next time,

Kari

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Subtle Textured Sunset with Highland Cows

By KariV on August 9, 2025 in Paper Crafting

Hello! Today I have a new card and video to share featuring a subtle textured sunset with the cutest Highland Cows! Watch the video below or on YouTube:

I loved creating this card with the newer Postage Seal & Stamp Collection die set from Miss Ink Stamps….the largest postage die cuts both the frame AND the inner panel! This makes an easy panel for ink blending that sunset.

Distress Oxide inks are perfect for a sunset blend….they are beautiful, dreamy colors that blend so easily into each other. I share my tips for blending in the video.

Once the blending was completed and dried, I used some Versamark ink through a stencil and added some Distress Embossing Glaze. This creates the subtle texture with just a little shine for that background!

I love adding some interest…and that PostMarks set is great in a light grey for an additional touch. I used the same grey to ink blend that postage border to make it stand out from the background.

I ended up using allll the Highland Cows and some blue birds for this card…aren’t they the cutest?

I hope you enjoyed this card today! Thanks for stopping by.

Kari

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Llama Love and Socks

By KariV on July 23, 2025 in Paper Crafting

Hello! Today I have some Llama Love and Socks (with a mysterious magical creature) on a card to share. I have to admit, this one was fun to put together!

Watch the video below or on YouTube:

This card was so fun…using a Layering Sock stencil in the background really emphasized the sock fetish that could be going on here. This stamp set is a new favorite….and this little freshly-sheared fellow might be showing a little bit of embarrassment! Lol.

Just look at some of the details that come with this stamp set: the razor/trimmer, the basket of wool! Those socks came with the Laundry Love stamp set (where this hidden character is also from)…and it just occurred to me that I used the Llama Love AND Laundry Love stamp set on the same card. They work perfectly together!

I hope you’ll watch the video to see how this all comes together!

I hope you enjoyed this woolen sock adventure with me today! See you soon with more cards,

Kari

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When is a pond, a cake?

By KariV on July 12, 2025 in Paper Crafting

Hello! Today I have a surprising birthday card for you to answer the question: when is a pond a cake?!

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I love the Oh Capy Day stamp set from Miss Ink Stamps! There is a pond stamp in there that worked perfectly as a make-shift CAKE for this card! Its a great way to stretch your stamps.