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Postage Valentine Cards

By KariV on February 8, 2025 in Holidays, Paper Crafting, Valentines

Hello! Today I have 2 Postage Valentine Cards to share using more new products from Miss Ink Stamps. I love how many different looks you can get with these sets!

Watch the video below or on YouTube:

My first card brings together quite a few sets (some mini sets, too!) to create this fun postage Always card. I love all these new sets: Look at those little letters! The faux wax seal is from the Postage Seal and Shaker Collection.

I couldn’t resist creating a second card with many same elements, but bringing in the SWAK Hearts Postage die set. It was begging to include the Queen of Heart on the heart postage! See how I masked her off for the postage heart in the video.

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 Valentine cards today. Thanks for stopping by!

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March Crafty Crew Kit Unboxing

By KariV on February 2, 2025 in Paper Crafting

Hello! Today I have the March Crafty Crew Kit unboxing with a card and video! This is probably one of my most favorite crafty kits….watch the video below to see why:

I made a Crafty Mouse card for my first sneak peek of this kit. But today I’m making a Crafty Friend craft card with the products in this kit. I’m telling you there is SO MUCH you can do with this kit!! (And I love it)

I started off stamping that crafty girl and then masking her off. Then I used the stencil to add some greens & blues in a radiating design.

Next I colored up the girl with Copic Markers, added some crafty supplies all around and colored them up with darker colors to really pop!

The sentiment “You Inspire Me” is from the Crafty Mouse stamp set and I think it’s perfect for this crafty card!

You must pre-order this kit by February 15, 2025 if you want it! Shipping starts the first week of March. Find out all the information for ordering HERE. Thanks for stopping by!

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St. Patrick’s Day Cards

By KariV on February 1, 2025 in Holidays, Paper Crafting, St. Patrick's Day

Hello! Today I’m sharing some fun St. Patrick’s Day Cards with new products from Whimsy Stamps. I love making St. Patrick’s Day cards and I have for a while since I have some loved ones whose birthdays are on March 17th!

This first set called Lucky Charm really made me smile! I heat embossed the sentiment in gold and created an ink blended rainbow background. I colored up that lucky leprechaun with Copic Markers and popped him up with foam adhesive….you might notice the gold coin (and trail) stamped on the background. That’s right!! I stamped it first on the background just to have those elements showing, then put the colored version of the leprechaun only over the top!

I used the clovers in the stamp set to create a background and ink blended some green ink around the edges.

Next, I created a shaker card with the new Quick Card Fronts! There are actually 2 different sets of Quick Card Fronts this release, this one with the harp is the Celtic Mix.

For the border, I used only one of the dies from the new Celtic Knots Die set. I LOVE this die set! See my next card for a full look at the border in this set.

Here is the magic of that Celtic Knots die set!! This time I used it with the St. Patrick’s Day Vintage Postcards Quick Card Fronts (a beautiful collection)!

I hope you enjoyed these projects today! Thanks for stopping by!

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Mixed Media Owl Post

By KariV on January 29, 2025 in Paper Crafting

Hello! Today I have a new video with a Mixed Media Owl Post Card!

Stop by and watch the video here or on YouTube:

I hope you enjoy this project and video today! Check out my links to see all the products and watch my video for the details of building this card. Thanks for stopping by!

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Sneak Peek at the March Crafty Crew Kit!

By KariV on January 26, 2025 in Holidays, Paper Crafting, Valentines

Hello! Today I have a fun Sneak Peek at the March Crafty Crew Kit! I chose one of the images (and I sneak a few more on the video!) and create a card.

Watch the video here or on YouTube:

Crafting really IS my love language, so this kit really speaks to me! I adore all the images (including mice and more!) and the papers. I am so excited to share it with you today. Please watch the video for all the details!

How cute is that little mouse!?! I just know you are going to love this kit like I do. Check it out HERE, using my affiliate link. Pre-orders are available only UNTIL February 15th!!