Sunshine in my pocket

SUNSHINE-Nesting-Dolls-card-2-fancy-fold-photo-1-Kari-V

Fun Fold Card with Nesting Dolls

By KariV on June 27, 2022 in Paper Crafting

Hello! Today I’m featuring the new Nesting Dolls stamp set from Maker Forte. I made 2 cards to share, the first one is an A2 card and the second card is a fun fold card that opens in an accordian style.

Here’s my first card:

Just look at that floral detail on those nesting dolls! For the background I simply clear heat embossed Vintage Damask over the blue cardstock.

For the fun fold card, I first used a button embossing folder and spread on some foundry wax with my finger. Then I heat set that and cut down the panels to fit perfectly on each section. I also used a belly band that says “With Love” to keep this card together for gifting.

I love how this turned out! I put the largest nesting doll on the front, with a medium sized one in the center, and the smallest one in the back.

If you want to recreate this card fold, start with 1/2 of a sheet of cardstock long-wise (4 1/4″ x 11″).

Then, score the long panel at: 1.5″, 3″, 5.5″, and 8″

Here are the measurements for the 3 red panels:
Panel 1: 1 1/4″ x 4″
Panel 2: 2 1/4″ x 4″
Panel 3: 2 3/4″ x 4″

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! Thanks for stopping by!

Comments { 0 }

SUNSHINE-Altenew-Poised-Flamingo-and-Henna-stencil-card-4-with-supplies

“Clean and Simple” Blog Hop and Linky Party + Giveaway

By KariV on June 27, 2022 in Paper Crafting

Welcome to the Clean and Simple Blog Hop & Linky Party and GIVEAWAY!! Today I have a very easy (simple) and quite white (clean) card to share ALONG with a video!

I used the mini Flamingo stamp set & die and a favorite stencil for this card. (all supplies are listed below)

I have created a short video for you with an easy 3-step FORMULA for Clean and Simple Cards, check it out below or in HD on YouTube:

Clean and Simple cards aren’t always so Simple…I find that I even have to take a SNACK BREAK sometimes while making them! (You might see a glimpse of my snack of choice in the video this time. LOL)

Prizes:

$130 in total prizes! Altenew is giving away a $20 gift certificate to 3 lucky winners and a $15 gift certificate to 4 winners! To win, please comment on the Altenew Card Blog and/or each designer’s blog post on the blog hop list below by 07/03/2022.

There’s MORE! Join our party! We have included an Inlinkz at the Altenew blog for you to enter your beautiful, Altenew “Clean and Simple” creations.

We will pick one of our favorite handmade creations from those who joined the linky party, and they will receive a $10 Altenew gift certificate!

Altenew will draw 5 random winners from the comments left on each blog hop stop and announce the winners on the Altenew Winners Page on 07/04/2022.

Hop list:

Comments { 13 }

Add Flock to your Card

By KariV on June 25, 2022 in Paper Crafting

Hello, today I have a fun video share on how to add flock to your cards. I used some SUNSHINE yellow flock with a bananas stencil to create some fuzzy dimension.

Watch the video below or in HD on YouTube:

The great part about using flock sheets, is you get TWO panels you can use to create cards! See…here’s the first panel and then I used the negative piece to create another card, below:

Watch the video to find out just how this magic happens! Lol…it’s really fun to use these flock sheets. They can also be die cut! Oh, the possibilities!

Thanks for stopping by today!

Comments { 0 }

SUNSHINE-Pretty-Princesses-card-close-up-Kari-V

For Your Princess…and Gamer

By KariV on June 21, 2022 in Paper Crafting

Hello! Today I’m sharing some Princess and Gaming cards. These are from the new Young At Heart Collection from Maker Forte and they are so fun.

This princess is among my favorites and I simply stenciled the background and foiled an oval spotlight for her. I colored the image with Copic Markers and picked my FAVORITE sentiment!

Speaking of favorite princesses, there is a brand new set called Once Upon a Time that I ADORE! I have actually colored them up to look like certain famous princesses, but I’ve only had time to turn one of them into a card:

She looks pretty in pink, don’t you think? I added some white gel pen detail to her outfit to make it “sparkle.” That background is made with some shapes from the Boho Watercolor stamp set (it’s so great for creating patterns!) I added some chameleon sparkle paper behind this princess to make her pop.

This card was a breeze to make because that background is a printed paper!! I just colored up and added that carriage with a crown on top, then added a sentiment! So magical.

This last card is for the gamer in your life! Do you remember those hand-held gaming devices? Loved those!

Thanks for stopping by today!

Comments { 0 }

American Gnome

By KariV on June 14, 2022 in 4th of July, Holidays, Paper Crafting

Hello! Today I have a quick card sharing the June Hedgehog Hollow kit products. This month is full of fun Patriotic themes: 2 stamp sets, 3 stencils, 1 pack of Americana ephemera, and 1 pack of papers! Of course, I had to start off with my favorite stamp and stencil to create this card:

I love that flag stencil! I used Telephone Box ink for the red stripes, and Vegas Strip ink for the blue part. Then I added the white stars using embossing paste.

While that was drying, I stamped the gnomes in the same blue Vegas Strip ink and added spots of color with Copic Markers.

That sentiment is perfect for this card! I fussy cut the gnomes and popped them up with foam tape. The entire panel is matted with black cardstock. Isn’t this a fun card!?