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It’s Looking Grim

Hello! It’s Looking Grim for my next cards…Grim Reaper that is! This is a fun part of the new Whimsy Release and I have THREE cards to share.

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For these three cards, I used the SAME DIE CUT called “Nightmare Die” from Whimsy Stamps. I show how you can use the die for Slimline, Mini Slimline, AND A2 sized cards. It’s so fun to change it up a bit to fit the cards!

Card 1: Grim Reaper

The Magnificent Backgrounds are so easy when you have GORGEOUS paper packs like these from Whimsy. For this grim reaper card, I used the Slimline Nightmares paper pack, the Nightmare Die, and the Roaming Monsters Die. I added some detail to the black cardstock with the Clawed stencil and some Antique Linen Distress Oxide ink.

Card 2: Mini Slimline Spooky Jacks

For this card, I took the inside portion of that Nightmare die and repurposed it for this size! I added the gorgeous Harlequin stencil with the same Antique Linen Distress Oxide ink. The background paper is from the Haunted Graveyards 6×6 Paper Pack, which has quickly become a favorite paper pack of mine!

Those stacked jack-o-lanterns are so cute, aren’t they? That’s from the Boo Ghosts stamp set.

3. A2 Monsters

Just look at that paper on the background! It’s just beautiful, isn’t it?! I cannot recommend Whimsy’s paper packs enough. Every single one I have is just breathtaking and a joy to create with.

Again, this is the leftover inside piece of that Nightmare die. I cut it once, and was able to create THREE CARDS with just one die cut piece! So awesome.

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 projects today! See you soon!

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Have a Beary Merry Christmas!

Hello! Today I have the sweetest Christmas Teddy Bear card to share. You know I love my bears! So this card really made me smile.

This is a part of the brand new Whimsy Stamps release this month. I was SO HAPPY to get to create this card. I stamped that bear and colored him up with Copic markers. Then I used a stacked circle die to cut out the image, and the next size up to cut out a red circle to frame that out.

I used the Jolly Holly stencil to stencil the background with greens and reds. Then I added the image and circle frame. I used the Christmas Branch Die set to add some holly leaves to the sentiment. Then I finished it all off with some red gems!

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 just loved how this card turned out. I hope you love it too! Thanks for stopping by!

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Sending All the Bug Hugs

Hello! It’s Kari and I’m sending all the Bug Hugs today with this shaker card. I love a sweet shaker card, especially when it has happy bugs! Lol.

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How happy are these bugs?! They certainly make me smile! This could be used as a Valentines card, but it also really could be for any occasion. I started with a panel that was already on my desk. I had cut 2 squares out of it for another card, but I didn’t want to throw the rest of the panel away. Unfortunately, the square cuts were SO CLOSE to the edge that I wasn’t sure I would be able to use it for anything.

No worries! To fix this, I cut two additional square frames from Hot Pink cardstock and glued them to the back of the cut squares in the panel. It fixed it so I was able to get skinny foam tape around the squares to make this shaker card!! Yay!

I show you just how to make this shaker card in my video, I hope you’ll go take a look!

I love the colors of the Unicorn Dreams Sparkle Mix, I think they complement this card perfectly.

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! I’ll be back with more cards to share soon. Until then, Big Bug Hugs to you!

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Otterly Adorable!

Hello, I have some cute cards to share today with the cutest critters. I just can’t decide if they are otters (like the stamp set suggests) or baby seals.

Give my video a watch and let me know what YOU think. Watch it below or on YouTube:

In my video I share easy ways to make multiples, and change up a few things to get a different look!

Which one do YOU like better?

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 today!

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Card Sets with a Beach Theme

Hello! Today I’m sharing some Card Sets with a Beach Theme. I need gifts every so often and I love to give sets of cards…so I hope you enjoy, too!

Watch the video below or in HD on YouTube:

I’ve got more details about these cards over on the Maker Forte blog HERE.

I will share lots of photos and supplies on my blog, but to see all the details, be sure to visit their blog.

Card Set 2

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 beach themed sets of cards. Thanks for stopping by!

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