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Light Up your Card

By KariV on October 22, 2022 in Halloween, Paper Crafting

Hello! Today I have a Light up Jack-O-Lantern Card video to share. This is an easy way to create a Jack-o-Lantern (easier than carving it!) that lights up. I couldn’t love this interactive card any more than I already do. I hope you enjoy!

Watch the video below or in HD on YouTube:

When I told my husband I wanted to color this pumpkin house PURPLE, he was skeptical. But I had a vision in my head and to make it come to life was such fun! I used some darker shades of Copic markers in purple and I just love the effect.

I used some EZ Lights again and they are so easy and fun! I think the coloring on this card took LONGER than making it light up. LOL. I share just how to do this in my 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!

So now here’s the question: will you make a Jack-o-Lantern card? Thanks for stopping by today!

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Adding Flock to cards

By KariV on October 20, 2022 in Classes, Halloween, Holidays, Paper Crafting

Hello! Today I’m up at the Maker Forte blog to share some Flocked Halloween cards.

Have you used flock on your cards before? Join me in class tomorrow night October 21, 2022 at 7:30 pm. Eastern time at the Hedgehog Hollow YouTube channel to learn how to use it!

I love the texture and velvety feel that flock adds to cards! Here the polka dots, the hats and bats, and the entire background of these cards are flocked! And that “HI” sentiment is also flock that I colored with some ink blending.

To read more information on these cards, visit the Maker Forte blog HERE.

Have a bootiful day! Thanks for stopping by!

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Bats & Spiders!

By KariV on October 9, 2022 in Halloween, Holidays, Paper Crafting

Hello! Today I’m so excited to share a new video with some interesting backgrounds for Bats & Spiders. I’m using some new stamps & dies from Heffy Doodle…and this one called Let’s Hang Out is a favorite.

Watch the video below or on YouTube:

Aren’t these bats and spiders the cutest? I love them so much…better than real ones! lol.

I started out with a couple backgrounds that are so fun for these critters, and then I share how to put these cards together in the video.

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

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The Magical Mirror

By KariV on October 8, 2022 in Paper Crafting

Hello! Today I have a magical mirror card to share! This is a fun one and I’m using the new Magical Collection from Miss Ink Stamps.

I have a video sharing all details, watch it below or in HD on YouTube:

I used the new Magical Stars stencil for the background, and inked it up in a rainbow of colors. Then I offset the stencil to add some gold glitter stars in between that rainbow of stars!

I love that this Heart’s Desire stamp set has coordinating dies. The dies allowed me to cut out the center of the mirror and replace it with MIRROR CARDSTOCK! See my video for how I colored the mirror to look like wood-grain.

I hope you enjoyed this magical project today! I’ll see you soon with more cards!

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The Port at Sunset

By KariV on October 3, 2022 in Paper Crafting

Hello! Today I have a simple card with a sunset feel…I love cards like these that have such an impact, but are so easy to make!

I first stamped the brushstroke background stamp in yellow ink. Then I added some Red Leicester and Pink Flamingo inks just around the edges. I blotted the ink before stamping so as not to get harsh lines.

I then stamped the ship images over the top, with the sentiment in Eclipse Black ink.