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Mermaid Kit for Summer

By on June 1, 2021 in Paper Crafting

Hello! Today I am sharing a brand new Mermaid Kit just in time for summer! This is the first time I have ever tried out one of these kits from Not 2 Shabby Shop, and I have to say that I’m so happy with it. I have a reveal video of everything in the kit and FIVE cards to share today!

Watch the video below or in HD on YouTube:

I sat down with this kit and made FIVE cards right away. I had way too much fun and just couldn’t stop! This first card is using the ephemera in the kit (no coloring involved!) and some of the patterned paper from the kit. There are both slimline papers and 6×6 papers. I also added a bunch of the sequins that are included, for a very easy card!

This second card, I stamped the image this time and colored it with my copics. I love that you have the option for stamping or using ephemera! This patterned paper was some of my favorite.

The Narwhal in the stamp set is so cute, and it made me smile every time! I just had to use that on this card. I created some backgrounds with some new ink colors from Catherine Pooler and they have such fun movement to them.

Probably my favorite sentiment is this one: “Magic is all around, you just have to believe.” It’s a really fun design, and I used this sentiment stamp along with the beta fish for some magic on this card. Can you see the glitter I added to his tail?

The seahorses were also a favorite and how great is it that they have the mirror image so you can face them towards each other?! I love that. I made just a simple card with these guys, and added a “Hugs and Fishes” sentiment strip to finish it off.

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 look at the Mermaid Kit! I hear these kits sell out fast, so if you are interested, go take a look right away. I still have so many ideas and cards to make with this kit…and I think this could keep me busy all summer. Lol. Happy summer!

	

	

		
   
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Mixed Media Cards with Altenew
By  on May 28, 2021  in Paper Crafting   

	

	    

Hello! Are you a fan of Mixed Media? I love it, and today I am creating Mixed Media cards using Altenew Roses! I also share my favorite watercolor techniques with Altenew’s watercolor markers.





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How pretty are those watercolor roses?! So much variation. These watercolor markers are so Vibrant! But wait until you see just how EASY these are to watercolor when you use the right ingredients.






		
		
			
			
		
	





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 Mixed Media cards today! I’ll be back soon with more inspiration.

	

	

		
   
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Musical Card with Ephemera
By  on May 24, 2021  in Paper Crafting   

	

	    

Hello! Today I have a quick card using the Hedgehog Hollow Musical Kit from May. I show you in my video how to use the ephemera packs for foiling and not wasting a bit of that foil!





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I have to admit, I did NOT understand how this ephemera worked at first. One of the packages of ephemera is just all black…and how in the world does that make sense?!  Well, I finally got it! And it’s so so cool.






		
		
			
			
		
	





See how the piano is black, but has periwinkle foil all around the outside?! Well, that’s the secret! It uses the “leftover” foil so you have no waste. It’s brilliant! Be sure to watch the video to see the magic.





To make this card, I first stamped the background stamp twice to fill an A2 panel. Then I foiled the ephemera (both parts of it).






		
		
			
			
		
	





Next, I white heat embossed the sentiment on black cardstock and matted it with Lavender cardstock. I added a rainbow frame, glued down the sentiment and popped up the ephemera with foam tape.






		
		
			
			
		
	





How beautiful is that rainbow foiled musical notes piece?!? I love it. This is a simple card made SO easy and SO glamorous with that foilable ephemera.





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 as much a I did! 
Just a note on this May Kit: since it’s after the 15th of the month, if you sign up for a subscription, you will get the next month’s kit. If you are interested in THIS kit, keep checking back at the Hedgehog Hollow shop to see if they will offer any extras as a “one-off” box.





See you soon with more card inspiration!

	

	

		
   
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Summer Craft Camp is Almost Here!
By  on May 23, 2021  in Classes, Paper Crafting   

	

	    

Hello! Today I have an exciting announcement: Summer Craft Camp with Maker Forte is starting soon!! This craft camp is going to be so fun….and it’s all about mastering your crafty supplies.






		
		
			
			
		
	





It starts on June 2nd (coming up soon!) and will be every other week for the summer. Check out all the details here: Summer Craft Camp





If you want to join us…we will be exploring all our craft mediums and learning all the ways to use them! Then we will craft together. This Craft Camp will be held over Zoom, so you can join in the comfort of your own home.





It will be 7 weeks (meeting every other week during the summer) of crafting goodness!





I hope to see you there!






		
		
			
			
		
	





For more information, click HERE.

	

	

		
   
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Bubbles 3 Ways
By  on May 22, 2021  in Paper Crafting   

	

	    

Hello! So happy to share 3 different ways to add bubbles to cards using Miss Ink Stamps. This new doggie stamp set is so cute.





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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! 











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