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Heffy Doodle, Maker Forte, and SugarPea Designs Collaboration Blog Hop

By KariV on August 17, 2021 in Uncategorized

Welcome to the Heffy Doodle, Maker Forte, and SugarPea Designs Collaboration Blog Hop!
Design Team members from all three companies are sharing inspiration using products from all three companies.

I have created TWO cards today, both using products from ALL THREE companies! This was a fun challenge, and I hope you enjoy!

CARD 1

For my first card, I first inked on the background using this stencil from Maker Forte and all their beautiful neon inks in the following colors: Roller Skates, Rah Rah Skirt, Outrageous, California Love, Limewired, Acid Wash, and Purple Rain. These are quickly becoming my favorite inks to blend!

I then colored up the Bear from Sugar Pea Designs, and the parrots from Heffy Doodle. I popped the images up with foam tape and stamped on the sentiment from another Sugar Pea Designs stamp set.

I stamped a few of the ink splotches on its matching color and matted the panel on a rainbow paper background.

CARD 2

For the second card, I used the same BEAR from Sugar Pea Designs, but this time I colored him up as a polar bear.

The surf board is from Maker Forte, and I stamped it & masked it off with the coordinating stencil (oh yes…this stencil comes with a mask!) before adding the bear so it would look like the bear was behind it. I then masked off the bear and inked on the lemons from a layering stencil from Maker Forte.

The crab images and the sentiment are from Heffy Doodle. And that’s it! Two cards using all three companies! I think they work pretty well together, what do you think?

If you are interested in more details, I have a video showing you just how to put these together easy! Watch it below or in HD on YouTube:

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!

BLOG HOP DETAILS:

To be entered to win the giveaway, all you need to do is comment at each stop along the Blog Hop!
Maker Forte will be giving away $35, Heffy Doodle will be giving away £25, and SugarPea Designs will be giving away $25 to their respective stores! Be sure to comment before 11:59 PM EST on Aug 20th to be entered to win!

Each company will post their random winner on Aug 21st at 10AM EST! Make sure to check the Heffy Doodle Blog, Maker Forte Blog, and SugarPea Designs Blog to see if you’re a winner!

Blog Hop Lineup:

Kim Boliver

Kari VanNoy *YOU ARE HERE

Vera Yates <—- VISIT HERE NEXT

Sugar Pea Designs Blog

Maker Forte Blog

Thanks for stopping by today! Don’t forget to leave a comment on your favorite card or technique to be entered to win!

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Dazzle Dust Technique

By KariV on August 14, 2021 in Paper Crafting

Hello! Today I have a rainbow card for you adding some Dazzle Dust Glitter. I’m sharing a technique that makes sure that glitter doesn’t come off your card!!

Watch the short video below or in HD on YouTube:

I love this stencil from Miss Ink Stamps, it’s great for adding lots of color (or just a few colors like I did today).

The Dazzle Dust I used today is Moody Blues and it shifts in color from blues to greens when you hold it in the light. So so pretty!

Thanks for stopping by today! I hope you love glitter and rainbows as much as I do! See you soon with more cards…

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Cards with Ephemera & Layering Stencils

By KariV on August 10, 2021 in Paper Crafting

Hello! Today I’m sharing two cards over on the Hedgehog Hollow blog using the new August Kit! This kit is filled with beautiful fall images and stencils…and don’t forget about all that wonderful ephemera!

I have a video to share everything that comes in the kit and two cards using only the stencils and ephemera! Watch it below or in HD on YouTube:

Thanks for stopping by today! Check out all the details at the Hedgehog Hollow Blog and my video (linked above). <3

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Copic Coloring Flamingos

By KariV on August 9, 2021 in Paper Crafting

Hello! You might already know that I love flamingos! I love stamps of flamingos, I love coloring flamingos and I love making flamingo cards. A couple months ago, I shared a Flamingo Silhouette stamp and how to layer stencils with it (see that video HERE).

Today, I have a NEW stamp that is perfect for COLORING! This “Flirty Flamingos” stamp set was just announced TODAY, so if you like it…head on over and get yourself a set before it sells out!

I am sharing my FAVORITE color combination for coloring flamingos in my latest video. Watch it below or in HD on YouTube:

I LOVE this new stamp set (designed by Alex Syberia) and it’s a blast to color! I paired it with a leaf stencil from Maker Forte, and gold heat embossed the top portion of the sentiment to really stand out.

That flower crown on the flamingo on the right is so unique and easy to color as well. I finished it all off with an enamel heart. Did you notice how I colored the one on the right a bit darker shade of pink/coral? I wanted them to be a little bit different. (I’m guessing that one on the right has eaten more shrimp! Lol)

Thanks for stopping by today! I hope you enjoyed this flamingo project. :)

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High Heels & Purses!

By KariV on August 5, 2021 in Paper Crafting

Hello! I’m back with another fun set from the Maker Forte new release. This is another favorite of mine, designed by Alex Syberia (and you know I’m a big fan of Alex Syberia!)

This set is called “Be In Vogue” and it has some beautiful images. I created two cards this time, with some bold colors and designs!

CARD 1

I used the beautiful (and foilable) zebra print paper from THIS paper pack. Then I stamped out the pair of shoes with THIS ink.

I stamped and gold heat embossed the supporting images: the purse, sunglasses, and perfume. Then I watercolored them using THIS ink.

The sentiment was gold heat embossed, too, to bring it all together.

CARD 2

For my second card, I chose a few of the smaller images to create a sort of patterned paper. I used a variety of ink colors for this one and a bunch of gem colors, too!