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Stencils I use Over & Over

By KariV on September 7, 2021 in Uncategorized

Hello! Today I have a video sharing some stencils I found that I use over and over again. I love these spotlight stencils and it’s such a bonus when they can be used for SO MANY types of cards.

Watch the video below or in HD on YouTube:

I couldn’t stop making these cards with the Spotlight Stencil

The beautiful thing about this spotlight stencil, is there are many designs that are INTERCHANGEABLE! So you get all kinds of different looks, and they are so easy to create.

For this butterfly card, I used Kaleidoscope Powder in the background to get a glow and shine! I love the look on dark cardstock. (I show you how to do this in the video)

This card turned out to be one of my favorites and it was super simple! I added a heat-foiled sentiment to finish it off.

Be sure to check out the video to see it all!
And TODAY there is a SALE on these products and more…check it out HERE.

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 hope you will check out the video and the sale today! I really enjoyed making these, and I hope you enjoyed the projects. See you soon!

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Cupcakes and Ice Cream

By KariV on September 3, 2021 in Paper Crafting

Hello…I have a new Hedgehog Hollow Kit for September. It’s filled with donuts and ice cream, mints and cupcakes. Delicious!

I’m sharing a card using the ice cream layering stencil and the cupcake stamp today.

It’s quite a fun card to put together! And so easy, too. I share all the details as well as everything that is included in the September kit in the video below. Or watch it in HD on YouTube.

Thanks for stopping by today!

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Mixed Media Art Journal with Altenew

By KariV on August 29, 2021 in Paper Crafting

Hello, it’s Kari here and I’m so excited to be guesting for Altenew. I have created a two-page Art Journal Spread to share today, with lots of fun techniques! Visit the Altenew blog here to see all the details.

I also have a Video tutorial to share on how to re-create this look, watch it below or in HD on YouTube:

I love creating with multiple Mixed Media products! This was a fun tropical layout to put together.

I’m using Mixed Media paper here, and I added the leaves and brushed gesso over the entire panel. Then I used ALL kinds of fun mixed media: ink sprays, ink splatters, stamping, gold inking, and gold metallic gel! So much fun!

Do you see that gold paste onto the dimensional leaves (I used my finger, one of the best tools in the craft room!)

I also cut letters from the Bold Alpha Caps die set to spell “Aloha.” I added some gold foil to the bottom of each letter using scor-tape. (please watch the video to see how this is done)

I Used both liquid adhesive and foam tape to get extra dimension on those flowers.

I happened to have lots of extra flowers, so I also created a slim-line card to match!

I hope you enjoyed this project today! I have listed the supplies below if you are interested.

Kari V.
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Coloring with Reinkers

By KariV on August 28, 2021 in Paper Crafting

Hello! Today I have a fun technique with a new set from Miss Ink Stamps. I love coloring (and painting) with reinkers, and today I have a video to show you just how fun and easy it is!

Watch the video below or in HD on YouTube:https://youtu.be/aNM8h2KVe8A

The video really shows you all the details…but today I made two cards using different colorways. The first set of reinkers is the neon line of colors from Maker Forte (and a new favorite of mine…both the INKS and the REINKERS)!

I even colored the flowers with the reinkers using one simple tool and some felt. If you swipe over the images with your rainbow of reinkers, you can get some great colored images with no effort!

For my second card, I used some Spa colors from the Catherine Pooler line of inks/reinkers. These are much calmer colors (desaturated) and created a lovely more subdued rainbow.

I hope you enjoyed these projects today!

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Truckin’ into Fall

By KariV on August 23, 2021 in Paper Crafting

Hello! Today I’m up on The Hedgehog Hollow blog sharing these fun cards with the August Kit. I hope you will stop by and read all the details at the blog HERE.