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“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)

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!

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:

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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!

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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!

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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!?

I hope you enjoyed this project! Check out my reel on Instagram to see a sneak of everything that’s in the kit and how I made this card.

I’ll be back soon with more to share!

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Tea Party Birthday Card

By KariV on June 11, 2022 in Paper Crafting

Hello! Today I have a fun project and video to share. I am re-visiting a stamp set that I absolutely adore (Alice) and pairing it with a NEW layering stencil set called Hug in A Mug. I think together they create a great, fun, colorful card and I can’t wait to show you.

Watch the video below or in HD on YouTube:

I have to say, these Alice sets are among my favorites in my crafty studio! I just love when I have new product to use with them. 🙂

Don’t forget to watch the video to find out the trick for making those images pop out from this busy background! I hope you enjoyed this project today. I’ll be back soon with more cards to share.

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