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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!

Watch the video below or in HD on YouTube:

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.

One last card I have to share uses the Harlequin stencil in a different way: as a design for the sky, grass, and pathway.

I love that spooky house on this slimline card! I heat embossed the “Wicked Cute” sentiment and added some jack-o-lanterns along that pathway.

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! Don’t forget to go check out my Halloween Card Series on Youtube. See you soon with more cards!

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Cat Mandala

By KariV on August 26, 2023 in Paper Crafting

Hello! I’m back with another card in my Halloween Card Series with a Cat Mandala card. This is a fun (and super easy card) to create! I am absolutely in love with this Halloween Stencil from Miss Ink Stamps…it creates a beautiful card.

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To create this card I started by stamping the cat image in the center of the panel. Then I made a MASK using the Magnolia Frame Die and some thin computer paper. I stuck that mask down with some repositionable adhesive.

After that, I was ready to use that amazing Halloween Mandala stencil! I used two shades of orange ink and a little black ink around the very edges. Once I was finished ink blending, I removed the stencil and the mask and was ready to color up the cat with Copic markers.

I added the frame around the cat (building it up with multiple layers) and then added some polka dots in the white space. You could leave the white space if you wanted, but I love the polka dots!

I added a white heat embossed sentiment, using black cardstock and a thin layer of metallic gold cardstock. To finish off this card, I added some orange and black gems around the mandala AND some yellow stickles to the cat’s eyes. (Ooohh…spooky!)

I hope you enjoyed this project today! It’s my second card in my Halloween card series this year. Come back soon to see more fun (and cute) Halloween cards!

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Light Up your Card

By KariV on October 22, 2022 in Halloween, Paper Crafting

Hello! Today I have a Light up Jack-O-Lantern Card video to share. This is an easy way to create a Jack-o-Lantern (easier than carving it!) that lights up. I couldn’t love this interactive card any more than I already do. I hope you enjoy!

Watch the video below or in HD on YouTube:

When I told my husband I wanted to color this pumpkin house PURPLE, he was skeptical. But I had a vision in my head and to make it come to life was such fun! I used some darker shades of Copic markers in purple and I just love the effect.

I used some EZ Lights again and they are so easy and fun! I think the coloring on this card took LONGER than making it light up. LOL. I share just how to do this in my video.

So now here’s the question: will you make a Jack-o-Lantern card? Thanks for stopping by today!

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Bats & Spiders!

By KariV on October 9, 2022 in Halloween, Holidays, Paper Crafting

Hello! Today I’m so excited to share a new video with some interesting backgrounds for Bats & Spiders. I’m using some new stamps & dies from Heffy Doodle…and this one called Let’s Hang Out is a favorite.

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Aren’t these bats and spiders the cutest? I love them so much…better than real ones! lol.

I started out with a couple backgrounds that are so fun for these critters, and then I share how to put these cards together in the video.

I hope you enjoyed these projects today! Thanks for stopping by!

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Introducing “Mr. Spooky”

By KariV on October 27, 2021 in Uncategorized

Hello! Today I have some easy Halloween backgrounds to share with you, along with a story about Mr. Spooky. See, I saw this skeleton die cut and it reminded me of this story I had to tell you…so I made a couple cards and a video.

Isn’t he cute?! I couldn’t wait to create a card with him holding this giant lantern! Lol.

Watch the video (and hear about Mr. Spooky) below or in HD on YouTube:

I used my FAVORITE brick embossing folder for this first card on black paper, and highlighted parts of it with gesso. This made parts of the brick background really reflect some light.

I also added some cream cardstock behind that lantern to make it pop off the bricks.

For the second card, I heat embossed that damask stamp onto a Stormy Metallic cardstock. I used a new rainbow glitter embossing powder that looks amazing on this cardstock.

The sentiments are from the All Seasons Sentiments paper pack. These sentiments are foilable, but I wanted to keep them black for these Halloween cards.