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Cotton Candy and Coffee

By KariV on August 18, 2021 in Paper Crafting

Hello! Today I’m up on the Maker Forte blog sharing a classic combination: Cotton Candy and Coffee. What? That’s not a classic combination?! Well, I hope you enjoy these cards anyway! Be sure to visit the blog HERE for all the details!

This is a brand new Cotton Candy set and It’s so fun! It also has a stamp for “Candy Floss” and “Fairy Floss” if you call it that instead.

I colored this up with copics and added a shadow beneath the large cotton candy treats!

These new sets are so dreamy, and if you like coffee, you might need them! There’s a lot of cute sentiments and “foam” you can stamp on top. Here’s another card made with the You Are Brew-tiful stamp set:

I added some of my favorite colors to make this one pop. Hope you enjoyed!

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!

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Dazzle Dust Technique

By KariV on August 14, 2021 in Paper Crafting

Hello! Today I have a rainbow card for you adding some Dazzle Dust Glitter. I’m sharing a technique that makes sure that glitter doesn’t come off your card!!

Watch the short video below or in HD on YouTube:

I love this stencil from Miss Ink Stamps, it’s great for adding lots of color (or just a few colors like I did today).

The Dazzle Dust I used today is Moody Blues and it shifts in color from blues to greens when you hold it in the light. So so pretty!

Thanks for stopping by today! I hope you love glitter and rainbows as much as I do! See you soon with more cards…

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Cards with Ephemera & Layering Stencils

By KariV on August 10, 2021 in Paper Crafting

Hello! Today I’m sharing two cards over on the Hedgehog Hollow blog using the new August Kit! This kit is filled with beautiful fall images and stencils…and don’t forget about all that wonderful ephemera!

I have a video to share everything that comes in the kit and two cards using only the stencils and ephemera! Watch it below or in HD on YouTube:

Thanks for stopping by today! Check out all the details at the Hedgehog Hollow Blog and my video (linked above). <3

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Copic Coloring Flamingos

By KariV on August 9, 2021 in Paper Crafting

Hello! You might already know that I love flamingos! I love stamps of flamingos, I love coloring flamingos and I love making flamingo cards. A couple months ago, I shared a Flamingo Silhouette stamp and how to layer stencils with it (see that video HERE).

Today, I have a NEW stamp that is perfect for COLORING! This “Flirty Flamingos” stamp set was just announced TODAY, so if you like it…head on over and get yourself a set before it sells out!

I am sharing my FAVORITE color combination for coloring flamingos in my latest video. Watch it below or in HD on YouTube:

I LOVE this new stamp set (designed by Alex Syberia) and it’s a blast to color! I paired it with a leaf stencil from Maker Forte, and gold heat embossed the top portion of the sentiment to really stand out.

That flower crown on the flamingo on the right is so unique and easy to color as well. I finished it all off with an enamel heart. Did you notice how I colored the one on the right a bit darker shade of pink/coral? I wanted them to be a little bit different. (I’m guessing that one on the right has eaten more shrimp! Lol)

Thanks for stopping by today! I hope you enjoyed this flamingo project. :)

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High Heels & Purses!

By KariV on August 5, 2021 in Paper Crafting

Hello! I’m back with another fun set from the Maker Forte new release. This is another favorite of mine, designed by Alex Syberia (and you know I’m a big fan of Alex Syberia!)

This set is called “Be In Vogue” and it has some beautiful images. I created two cards this time, with some bold colors and designs!

CARD 1

I used the beautiful (and foilable) zebra print paper from THIS paper pack. Then I stamped out the pair of shoes with THIS ink.

I stamped and gold heat embossed the supporting images: the purse, sunglasses, and perfume. Then I watercolored them using THIS ink.

The sentiment was gold heat embossed, too, to bring it all together.

CARD 2

For my second card, I chose a few of the smaller images to create a sort of patterned paper. I used a variety of ink colors for this one and a bunch of gem colors, too!