I started off with some foilable paper from Crafty Meraki, but instead of foiling it, I ink blended some Distress Oxide inks! I used colors that reminded me of grapefruit, oranges, and lemons.
Next, I colored up one of my favorite cupcake stamps with the same colors. Love these colors for Spring and Summer!
I also foiled that Hi hot foil plate sentiment with copper colored foil! I know it’s difficult to tell the foiling and color in these photos…it’s so difficult to capture foil in a picture!
I put it all together with a sentiment from the cupcake stamp set. I just love how it all came together!
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I hope you enjoyed this citrus inspired project today! I’ll be back with another card to share soon!
Hello! Today I am a part of Ardyth, Jen C & Kathy’s celebratory video hop for 5,000 subscribers!
This video hop has lots of prizes, so go check it out, then follow along the hop, like and comment on the videos for your chance to win!
Today I’m sharing 4 jaw-dropping ways to use a coverplate die, so go check it out!
In case you are interested, I have listed all the supplies here as well.
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!
Hello! Today I have a couple cards re-creating the look of Bioluminescence using Distress Oxide inks. Did you know that over 90% of all jellyfish produce a chemical reaction that creates light? So cool! So today I thought a card showcasing that natural phenomenon would be fun.
I actually have had a REAL-LIFE encounter with a jellyfish. In fact, too close of an encounter! Yes, I was stung multiple times on the leg while I was snorkeling in Hawaii. But I was told that I was LUCKY…because it was only a “mild” one. And it only hurt for a few hours afterwards.
But that is why I enjoy jellyfish more on a CARD! Lol.
I have a quick video showing the process of this card, including how I fixed an error on stamping the sentiment. (I always try to save a card after working so hard on it, if possible!)
These cards actually came together pretty quickly, and I think they will be great encouragement cards. You can make them as dramatic or subtle as you want, depending on the colors you choose.
I splattered water on the blue card, but not on the purple card. I like both ways. Which one do you like better?
Have you ever met a jellyfish in the ocean? I’d love to hear your stories!
I hope you enjoyed these cards today. Thanks for stopping by!
Hello…today I’m excited to share another card I made for the Lawnfawnatics challenge: inspired by a movie, book or song.
This one was a card that WOULD NOT leave me alone until I created it. Does that ever happen to you? I couldn’t stop thinking about it and so now here it is!
Welcome to the Shire!
I imagine if you open up that round door you will see a Hobbit!? Or maybe…just maybe he has gone on an Unexpected Journey?
I only used 2 stamp sets and 3 die sets for this card. It’s a record low amount!! Here’s what I used:
Mushroom House Mushroom Border Scalloped Treat Box Spring House Add-on Open Me Stamp Set Milo’s ABCs Stamp Set
The top of the Mushroom House is grassy…I did some partial die cutting on this to add the grass to the top to make it look like a part of the grassy hill. Those mushrooms on the border not only look great with some Stickles and Nuvo Drops added, but they also double as a Cobblestone Walkway to the Hobbit house!
I used the sign from the Open Me stamp set and spelled out the name “Baggins” with Milo’s ABCs. I inked it up with Vintage Photo Distress Ink and added some wood detail with colored pencil. I love the lantern lamp hanging over the sign. Even at night you will know this is the Baggins’ property!
It’s a beautiful spring day at the Shire! The flowers and the fence are from the Scalloped Treat Box Spring House Add-on. Doesn’t this look like a lovely place to live? I die cut the fence twice from chipboard and added white detail with a gel pen.
The butterfly matches the mushrooms. Lol. I had a vision of the Hobbit House and a color scheme of dark amber, blue and brown. I will say that it ended up turning out a lot brighter than I imagined. But I love it!
The window and the keyhole/doorknob are cut from Satin Gold mirror cardstock. I love the soft golden look. I think the yellow and orangey-brown clouds make it look so dreamy…like it’s nearing sunset.
I used some circle dies to cut the door and the door frame. The woodgrain paper gives it just the right detail…and I inked up the door with Salty Ocean and Faded Jeans Distress Oxide inks. The darker blue toned down that Salty Ocean and gave it just the right feeling for this card.
I hope you enjoyed visiting the Shire today. Come back soon, won’t you?
Hi I'm Kari. I'm a creator, a card maker, and a day maker! I am Lucky in love to a supportive husband, blessed to raise 3 kids (all moved away now!), and happy to be watched over by 2 dogs.
I originally started this blog to remind me to be happy amid adversity, and I hope it inspires you, too!