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5K Video Hop

By on May 22, 2020 in Paper Crafting

Hello! Today I am a part of Ardyth, Jen C & Kathy’s celebratory video hop for 5,000 subscribers!

This video hop has lots of prizes, so go check it out, then follow along the hop, like and comment on the videos for your chance to win!

Today I’m sharing 4 jaw-dropping ways to use a coverplate die, so go check it out!

In case you are interested, I have listed all the supplies here as well.

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!

Be sure to check out the video for all details!

A big congrats to Ardyth, Jen C., and Kathya!! Thanks for inviting me to celebrate with you all.

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Craft Organization: Stencils and 6×6 Paper

By on May 15, 2020 in Paper Crafting

Hello again! I’m back with another installment of my Organization in the Craft Studio Series! Today I’m talking about stencil organization and 6×6 paper organization. The May 2020 Hedgehog Hollow Kit had a really great product that inspired me to do this organizing!

It’s the 6×7 Storage Pocket, and it’s sturdy with a tab at the top for easy labeling! Oh, I think I’m really going to love this!

Check out my video below or in HD on Youtube, where I also talk about the easiest way to organize and store stencils:

And of course, while I was organizing, I was so inspired by the papers that I had to create a quick card! Lol…ever wonder why it takes so long to organize?!? I get distracted!

I took a piece of the 6×6 paper and cut it down to 4.25″ x 5.5″. Then, with the remaining pieces, I fussy cut some of the flowers and popped them up with foam tape on the top left and lower right side of the panel.

I added a hello die cut, colored with alcohol markers, into the center and added some black Nuvo drops. That’s it! The easiest, happy hello card!

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 enjoyed my organizing tips for stencils and 6×6 paper today! And my card made with minimal supplies. 🙂

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Altenew Artist Markers

By on May 11, 2020 in Paper Crafting

Hello! Today I have some cards inspired by my latest class at Altenew Academy called Magical Marker Techniques.

There were many techniques I wanted to try, so I actually made two cards! The first one features stenciling, with some marker accents. Then I splattered on the marker ink using alcohol to make it more liquid, and a stippling brush.

See the stippling?

I inked on the stencil first, then added some darkness with the markers. I also colored some pearls with the same artist marker to make them match.

This stippling technique creates such small, dainty splatters! I love how this turned out.

Then, I really wanted to use the markers to color an image. So, I first stamped the layers of this flower with ink, then I added to it using the artist markers.

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The artist markers really add such a beautiful dimension! The stamping (on the right) is beautiful on its own, but add the markers (on the left) and get a flower that really pops!

I added some soft gray stamping in the background using the leaves from the same stamp set. Then for a little sparkle, some stickles to the center of the flower, and painted onto the gray leaves. It’s subtle, but gorgeous!

I hope you enjoyed these projects today! This is my last project/class for my AECP Certification…now onto the Final! (wish me luck). Thanks for stopping by!

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Craft Studio Organization: Embossing Powders

By on May 7, 2020 in Paper Crafting

Hello! Today I have the second edition of Craft Studio Organization ideas with Embossing Powders. I’m up on The Hedgehog Hollow Blog today with all the details, but I’m going to share a ton of pictures here and a video.

I was excited to get this done, and I have to admit, once I finished this organization project, I left this drawer open just so I could look at it all day! Lol.

BEFORE
AFTER

I have a video showing you all the details and a few tricks I learned along the way, watch it below or in HD on YouTube:

I also made a card using embossing powders and matching inks. It was so easy with the ink swatching I did last week!

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 enjoyed these projects today! I’lll be back soon with more organization ideas.

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Layered Masking Technique

By on May 5, 2020 in Paper Crafting

Hello! Today I have a Layered Masking Technique that is sure to make you happy: because it creates TWO cards!

I was inspired by the class at Altenew Academy called Masking Unleashed. The technique I loved was layering the masking to created more depth in your card. I took it a little further by adding four layers!

Can you count all four layers?
  1. I first masked off some leaves and inked the background (those are the whitest leaves)
  2. Then I masked more of the leaves and inked even more (those are the lighter blue leaves)
  3. I added a stencil layer with a darker blue ink to create a focal point that draws your eyes right to the plant
  4. Fourth, I added some vellum leaves (colored up with green copic marker)

For even more interest I added white and gold splatters and a “designer” vase.

After I took off those masks from the first card, I saw the beautiful blue leaves splattered with the gold and white paint and I knew I needed to make another card…they were too beautiful to go to waist.

I made a video with all the details and tricks for keeping those masks adhered down to the card…after all, those masks had been put on and taken off a number of times! Watch the video below or in HD on YouTube:

I had a great time making these and I highly recommend this class!

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!

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