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It’s Looking Grim

By KariV on September 12, 2023 in Uncategorized

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!

By KariV on September 11, 2023 in Uncategorized

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

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Creative Ways with Halloween Dies

By KariV on September 10, 2023 in Halloween, Holidays, Paper Crafting

Hello! Today I’ve got a new video in my Halloween Card Series sharing creative ways with Halloween Dies. This spooky tree is an absolute favorite of mine.

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I loved creating this card with that Tree die as a background design element. I hope you will watch the video for some tips on creating this, and heat embossing on that Trick or Treat to create a shiny element. I create a special “tool” for easy embossing on a large die like this one.

I was inspired by the black, purple, and white candy corns…I hear they are Blackberry Cobbler flavored, but I have never tried one. Have you?

I hope you enjoyed this project today! I’ll be back soon with another Halloween card installment!

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Alice & the Giant Moon

By KariV on September 9, 2023 in Halloween, Paper Crafting

Hello! Today I have a fun card to share with Alice & the Giant Moon. I will share how to create a moon with very little supplies, and how to color Alice with the moonlight behind her. This is not necessarily a Halloween card, but the techniques could be used for any Halloween images you have!

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This kind of coloring with the moon from the background is a really fun challenge. The moon will glow around the outside of the image, with a darker face. Notice the yellow glow on Alice below:

I used the new Rattan stencil from Miss Ink Stamps for the texture in the background. It really reminded me of a chair, so that is how I came to use the image of Alice sitting in a chair!

I love these extra little die cuts from the Oh Happy Day Frame die set…those dandelions and “weeds” look perfect for this sweet card. I love that Alice also brought the cupcakes! Cupcakes can fix about anything.

I hope you enjoyed this project today! I can’t wait to share more ALICE cards with you (soon)!

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Mixed Media Harlequin Cards

By KariV on September 2, 2023 in Halloween, Holidays, Paper Crafting

Hello! Today I have another episode in my Halloween Card Series with these Mixed Media Harlequin cards. I love the look of this harlequin stencil and it has 3 different areas on this stencil for different looks!

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These harlequin cards are similar, but different. I started out with some light cardstock in green, purple and blue. Then I ink blended a darker shade around the perimeter of each panel. Then I cut a different pumpkin for each of them using patterned paper and white cardstock.

For the green card, I stacked up that pumpkin before adding it to that harlequin background. I used some black ink to ink on those diamonds and stretched it out with a stencil trick that I share in my video.

Then I added some additional elements: a moon, web, and spider along with the Happy Halloween die cut in green and black. I offset the green to create a black shadow on the sentiment.

For the purple card, I used some Texture Paste and a different area of that harlequin stencil. I added some Antique Linen Distress ink around that white pumpkin to add more of a round look…and I do think it looks like it’s glowing! The spider, web, and Chills Word dies finish off this one.

For the blue card, I added the distressed harlequin portion of the stencil with some Crackle paste! I love this look! Then I added a pumpkin that was cut out of the BOOkeh paper. A simple sentiment and spider finish it off.

This little witch and cat are from the Wicked Cute stamp set. Aren’t they cute. I think they look great with the Pumpkin and Mini Jacks die cut set. For the background I added some black Paper Glaze. Once that dried, I stamped on some stars and dots with silver ink.