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A Golden Hello

By on June 27, 2019 in Classes, Paper Crafting

Hi there! I’m on Day 4 at the Altenew 3D Floral Focus class with a fun card share today! The topic was to use less layers of the die cuts to create a modern vibe.

Believe it or not, I was going for a modern look here, but it absolutely turned into FANCY! Lol. That happens sometimes.

Before I die cut the flowers, I ink blended some Distress Inks in ombre fashion onto some 80# cardstock, then I splattered some of the same color of paint and gold watercolor paint onto the panel. I then die cut some flowers, reserving the darker portion of the panel for the furthest back florals.

I layered them up, but I didn’t use a complete floral layer for each of them..only 2 or three layers each. After I found an arrangement I liked, I adhered them down with liquid adhesive and splattered the entire panel with gold watercolor paint.

A golden hello

I die cut the hello sentiment out of gold foil paper and adhered it to the center of the card. Only two corners got the corner-rounded treatment before I added the entire panel to a gold glitter 4 1/4″ x 5 1/2 panel. Then the whole thing was added to a 110# card base.

I absolutely love how it turned out, but it really took on a life of it’s own!

For the colors of this card, I was inspired by the photo below, so I’m also entering the June Altenew Challenge with this card.

I’ve linked the supplies below, as I get asked often about what products I used. Affiliate links are used when possible, so if you make a purchase through these links, I may receive a small commission. These help me to keep up my blog and bring you more fun projects like this one. Thanks for your support!







I hope you enjoyed my modern/fancy floral card! lol.






		
		
			
			
		
	





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Inlaid Die Cut Peony
By  on June 24, 2019  in Classes, Paper Crafting   

	

	    

Hi there! Today, as a part of my 3D Floral Focus class, I am trying a new technique called Inlaid Die Cutting. I have to admit, inlaid die cutting hurts my head!  I rarely include inlaid die cutting on my cards…because it takes too much brain power…Lol!





But today I braved it, and here is my card:






		
		
			
			
		
	
Everything but the center pieces are INLAID!





This card took me about 800 hours to complete. Well, maybe not quite that long, but a really long time! Most of it was thinking about how to cut those pieces to fit into each other.






		
		
			
			
		
	





Now, it is not perfect. And I can’t believe I’m showing you this close up, but in full disclosure I thought you should know that everything didn’t line up PERFECTLY. In retrospect, I wish I listened better to Therese Calvird when she suggested having a colored background that would disguise that. I could’ve done a blue background and you wouldn’t even have noticed! (maybe?! Lol)






		
		
			
			
		
	





I’m not going to even point out all the other things that went wrong with this card. We are our own worst critics, right?





I used a polka dot embossing folder to add some fun to the background, but all in all I kept this card a bit simple. No sequins, No gems, No Nuvo drops. (crazy, right?)





Just a simple heat embossed sentiment on a popped up flag. 





Here’s a list of the supplies I used on this one. For the peony, I only used the largest of the flowers this time. I really like that peony. 











Thanks for joining me in this fun flowery journey!





And now, for the grand finale photo…I added some fun with a polka dot backdrop! Lol. 






		
		
			
			
		
	
Do you like the polka dot backdrop?





Ok, I’m having way too much fun with this class. 🙂 See you next time.

	

	

		
   
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My Next Card Class is coming up!
My Next Card Class is coming up!
By  on August 10, 2018  in Classes   

	

	    


















Did you see?! The Unicorn Card Class is


almost here!


That’s right. The Unicorn Card Class for you and your Little (ages 5 and up) is coming up soon! And I can’t wait…


I have so much fun in store with lots of unicorns and some fun watercolor, colored pencil, and glitter pen techniques! And now, by popular demand…this class is coming true..

















































HERE’S A SAMPLE OF TWO UNICORN CARDS…


…that will be fun and easy for you and your Little one to color and assemble! Unicorns are so


popular right now and your small guest will enjoy spending time with you as they design their unicorn flower wreath, watercolor up a girl with her unicorn, and add glittery touches!


Sign Me Up











































But that’s not all…


More Unicorns are on their way….


That’s right…there’s two more unicorn cards and they are a SURPRISE! I’ll show you a sneak peek in a few days, but know that they are beautiful and fun and filled with RAINBOWS AND UNICORNS!


Click here for all the details!

















































When is it?


It’s coming up on SATURDAY, August 18, 2018.


10 a.m. – 12 noon


at the Red Mountain Multigenerational Center

7550 E. Adobe Road

Mesa, AZ  85207-4702


I had so many requests to hold this class on a Saturday so moms could come and bring one of their favorite girls…and leave Dad home with the rest of the kids! So that’s what I scheduled.






































What will you need to bring? Just liquid adhesive. I will have everything else you need!


Here’s two of my favorite liquid adhesives for cardmaking: here and here


I will have a few of the Lawn Fawn glue tubes available for purchase at class (they are $4.50 each). If you want one, email me to reserve one now!


(P.S. I know some of you have already signed up for class…thank you! You will receive a reminder email just before the class is here.)


Sincerely,

















































Kari VanNoy


Cardmaker and Creator































Click here to sign up!









































	

	

		
   
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Lawn Fawn Giveaway!
By  on June 14, 2018  in Classes, Paper Crafting   

	

	    

		
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It’s my birthday month and I’m celebrating so many things! So today I’m hosting a very special giveaway to share some with YOU! I actually have multiple giveaways this month, and this is just the first one!


Here’s what I’m celebrating:


    

  • My new website for registering for my card classes is live!! (check it out here)
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  • Just had a wonderful birthday and I love the month of June!!
    • 

  • Have been a Guest Designer for multiple companies so far this year!!
    • 

  • Designing for a few of my favorite companies right now!!
    • 

  • Nearly 2,000 followers on Instagram! (help me get there…@kariavan)
    • 

  • Almost 1,000 Subscribers on YouTube! (please help me get there…subscribe here)
    • 

  • So many helpers for putting my card classes together!
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  • Family who is there for me, even during trying times!
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  • And so many blessings….
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Here’s what you can win!!


    

  1. A spot in my Lawn Fawn Card class coming up on June 20th in Arizona!!
    2. 

  2. AND a Lawn Fawn stamp set of your choice (choose from You are Sublime, or Coaster Critters!)
    3. 



Not in Arizona? Don’t worry, you can also win a stamp set of your choice!! (2 winners)



		
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Here’s how to win:


    

  1. Comment here on my blog and tell me which stamp set you would like to win! Also, tell me if you are in Arizona to win the card class spot!
    2. 



For additional entries (these entries are optional, but increase your chances at winning!)


    

  1. Subscribe to my YouTube channel here and comment that you have done so with your YouTube name
    2. 

  2. Follow me on Instagram here and comment with your IG name so I know
    3. 

  3. Like my Facebook page (Sunshine In My Pocket) and let me know in the comments
    4. 

  4. Subscribe to my blog (see right hand side of my blog to subscribe) and comment here to let me know
    5. 

  5. Follow the instructions on Instagram for more entries!
    6. 



Ends Monday, June 18 at 11:59 p.m. PST and I will announce the winner shortly thereafter.

Winners will be chosen from all entries received on this post and on IG.


Good Luck! And thanks for all the birthday wishes so far!! 🙂


Stay tuned for more giveaways and fun!

	

	

		
   
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It’s finally a reality!!
By  on June 14, 2018  in Classes, Paper Crafting   

	

	    
I’m so excited to announce that our *new website is up and ready!! It’s our site where you can FINALLY register for card classes online…and I am jumping up and down.


Before, all classes were paid for in person and it was all me trying to get the registrations squared away. NOW, you can simply sign up here!! I think it will be so much easier and better for my class attendees!


Check it out and let me know what you think! Please tell your crafty friends in Arizona, too.


And come back for some fun GIVEAWAYS a bit later! COMING SOON: Look for this photo to learn how to enter:



		
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That GIVEAWAY will be announced soon….I hope you will help me get the word out!


Don’t forget to check out the new class site, go here to see all the fun classes coming up.


Thanks so much for stopping by 🙂

	

	

		
   
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