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Halloween Pop-Up Spell Book

By on September 10, 2024 in Halloween, Holidays, Paper Crafting

Hello! Today I’m making a Halloween Pop-Up Spell Book and I hope you love it as much as I do!

Watch the video below or on YouTube:

First of all, the Spell Book Cover Plate Die is amazing and includes those spider web corners, cauldron, label die (with black cat at the top), and all the accessories you could want to decorate the front of your book! I completely fell in love when I saw it.

I cut the book base with metallic storm grey cardstock, which I think adds to the magical feeling of this spell book! Then of course I wanted to add some pink glitter…so I cut the background of that label with pink glitter cardstock.

For the inside, I built up a fun layered look using the book sides as places to secure my pieces. I also created an acetate “Bridge” to help stablize the witches. (watch the video to see how this works).

I love those dancing witches! I used the cauldron once again on the inside, this time with a hot pink glitter potion inside. I adore the book shelves with all the details in these dies: there are books, potions, a little witches hat, and many more dies to choose from!

I wanted a base of jack-o-lanterns, which I cut from the Pumpkin Kitties die set (along with that black glitter cat on the right).

For the inside of the book, I cut another label and used the remaining book shelf with hanging items (a spider, a scroll, and some herbs). I thought the “Pick Your Poison” die was appropriate! This is cut from the same hot pink glitter cardstock as the cauldron potion.

I had to put some pink stripes on the spine of my spell book! I think it ties everything together so 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! 








		
		
			
			
		
	





You can bet I will be making many more of these! I love, love, love how it turned out. I hope you enjoyed this Pop-Up Book today! 
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Christmas in July card…so easy!
By  on July 12, 2024  in Christmas, Holidays, Paper Crafting   

	

	    

Hello! Today I’m sharing a video with the Festive Flora Wreath EAP from Crafty Meraki. This is the neatest paper…and perfect for a quick card or for when you don’t feel like coloring!





Watch the video here:













For the background I dry embossed the Craft-A-Round mini slimline die onto the background (after I had ink blended with Distress Oxide ink). It makes such a pretty soft texture!






		
		
			
			
		
	





I cut the wreath and all the sentiments at once from the Effortless Artistry Paper using the Coordinating die. It’s such a time saver!






		
		
			
			
		
	





I used a portion of the wreath on the bottom left and top right of the card panel. It’s a great way to create a different look!





I chose the sentiment “Warm Wishes” because it sure is warm here today (111 degrees!) and I thought it was appropriate. Lol. I finished off the card with the beautiful Fern Dew Drops.






		
		
			
			
		
	





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 this project today! 

	

	

		
   
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Leprechauns Quick Card Fronts…the quickest card!
By  on March 17, 2024  in Holidays, Paper Crafting, St. Patrick's Day   

	

	    


		
		
			
			
		
	





Today I have a really fun, and REALLY QUICK video sharing some cute and quick cards. I’m using Quick Card Fronts from Whimsy Stamps and I just adore them!





Watch the video below or in HD on YouTube:














		
		
			
			
		
	






		
		
			
			
		
	





I also share these Quick Card Fronts in the video: (OH YUM!)






		
		
			
			
		
	





Sometimes you just want to make a quick card, right? So I love these for that. You can add as much or as little as you want and it always comes out great!





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 quick cards today! I sure LOVE to make them!

	

	

		
   
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Mini Valentine Shaker Notes
By  on February 13, 2024  in Holidays, Paper Crafting, Valentines   

	

	    

Hello! It’s an exciting day for me to share some Mini Valentine Shaker Notes…these are little note card sized shakers that are oh-so-sweet. I hope you enjoy!





Watch the video below or in HD on YouTube:













These note cards measure 3.5″ x 4.25″ so they are a nice little size to fit into a lunch bag or a briefcase! (Wink*) I love how easy they are to build up with the polaroid die from Whimsy Stamps. I will show you in the video how to make the “walls” to keep the shaker bits inside the shaker, and how to add the acetate topper.





I used a variety of stamps and dies to decorate the fronts of each card, all images that I LOVE!






		
		
			
			
		
	






		
		
			
			
		
	






		
		
			
			
		
	






		
		
			
			
		
	






		
		
			
			
		
	





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! 











This Polaroid Die fits a slimline card, and for the mini cards I cut it apart to build up the shakers. It is also a cute design to make a slimline card, so I have included a sample of that here:






		
		
			
			
		
	





I hope you enjoyed these projects today! I wish you a very happy Valentine’s Day (aka Hugs Day!) filled with love. See you soon with more cards!

	

	

		
   
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Llots of Llove (Llama Valentine)
By  on February 11, 2024  in Holidays, Paper Crafting, Valentines   

	

	    

Hello, today I have a card with Llots of Llove: a Llama Valentine! Watch the video below or in HD on YouTube:














		
		
			
			
		
	





I just love the Coffee Cup Shaker Die…which I used on this card, but did not turn it into a shaker card. I have used this die many times in the past, and was excited to create with it again in a different way.





The sentiment is from the Perfect Blend stamp set, and that Llama is from the Llamazing Llamas stamp set. Such a cute llama!!






		
		
			
			
		
	





I blended Oxide inks on some kraft cardstock first, then I used the same stencil on some white cardstock for the coffee cup sleeve.





The little tag was perfect for the “llots of llove” stamp from the same Llama set. I hope you smile at a llama with his tea cup to go!





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 this project today! See you soon with more cards to share.

	

	

		
   
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