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Do You Want to Build a Snow Globe?

By KariV on December 6, 2019 in Christmas, Holidays, Paper Crafting

Hello! Today I have a Snow Globe card to share, created with basic shape dies. This cute snowman stamp is from the Hedgehog Hollow November Kit and it’s perfect for this holiday card!

I used nesting Circle dies for the Snow Globe frame, and a rectangle die to create the Snow Globe and base. The background of the Snow Globe is cut with a circle die to fit right inside.

I show you just how to create this Snow Globe and put the entire card together below, or watch it on YouTube:

I added the “snow” with Metallix White Pearl gel. Then for finishing touches, I added Black Nuvo drops to his eyes, mouth, and coal buttons. A little glitter pen on his scarf and antlers give a little extra sparkle!

The background paper is some I had in my Christmas stash, and I thought it was perfect for this snowman card. You can use any holiday paper you have, or create your own inked background.

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 today! I hope you enjoyed this Snow Globe project today. See you next time!

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Sweet Christmas Girl

By KariV on December 4, 2019 in Christmas, Holidays, Paper Crafting

Hello! Today I have a card using dies only! Sometimes it’s fun to switch it up and use only dies on a card.

Isn’t she sweet?! I made her a candy-striped dress and red glittery shoes, with a holly headband! This is exactly an outfit that I dream to own…but I think I just might look a little ridiculous. Maybe one day I will be able to pull it off! Lol.

This sweet girl was colored up with inks and finger daubers! It’s so quick and easy to color up a die this way.

I have a video to show you how this all came together, watch it below or on YouTube:

That light green glitter frame is from a Spring glitter paper set, but I LOVED the lighter green for this card.

I added lots of fun finishing touches to her outfit: green stickles, white nuvo drops and leafy veins to the headband. Would you wear a candy-striped dress? How about red glitter shoes? Or a holly headband?!

I’ll be back soon with more holiday card fun!

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Dear Santa

By KariV on November 28, 2019 in Christmas, Holidays, Paper Crafting

Hello! Happy Thanksgiving to all my crafty friends in the United States! We have a tradition of decorating the tree the evening of Thanksgiving. All the kids and grandkids help to add the ornaments to the tree. No, it doesn’t turn out perfect or look like a designer tree, but it’s a really fun tradition and brings our family even closer.

After that, we write letters to Santa! Today I have some Dear Santa cards to share.

I used the stencil and two stamps from the Hedgehog Hollow November Kit. To add some more fun, I used liquid applique to Santa’s hat and sleeves. It goes on liquid, but when you heat it up with a heat gun, it puffs up!

Here’s a quick video showing you how it all came together, watch it below or on YouTube:

https://youtu.be/MTedaSCE2-0

So tell me, do you write letters (or cards) to Santa?

I’ll be back soon with more inspiration!

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Pie Placecards

By KariV on November 27, 2019 in Holidays, Paper Crafting, Thanksgiving

Hello! I’m back with some Thanksgiving table Pie placecards!

I found this little pie die from Lil Inker Designs and I just knew that I needed it for my Thanksgiving table placecards this year. Here’s a preview:

I made all kinds of flavors: pumpkin, chocolate, pecan, banana cream, apple, cherry, key lime…. all the favorites for this time of year!

Can you pick out which flavors are which? I added all the names with a black pen. Here’s a photo of my Thanksgiving table with the placecards…getting closer to being ready!

I hope you enjoyed this quick look at the PIE placecards! I love them!

A Very Happy Thanksgiving to all my friends celebrating in the U.S.

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Easy Wreath Cards

By KariV on November 22, 2019 in Christmas, Holidays, Paper Crafting

Hello! Today I’m showing you how easy it is to create a wreath card using small stamps! I made 3 cards to share, choosing stamps from The Hedgehog Hollow November Kit.