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Easy Backgrounds with Alcohol Ink

Hello! Today I’m excited to share one of the products from the NEW Release from Maker Forte! It’s a Christmas in July release, but there are a few products that are not-so-Christmasy like this one.

I love this slimline die, and today I’m sharing how to create easy Alcohol ink backgrounds! Watch the video below or in HD on YouTube:

If you have never used Alcohol inks, this technique is SO EASY and it comes out as a surprise every time. That’s one thing I love about using alcohol inks: the variety!

Just look at how that top card looks like theres mountains and clouds in the background! I couldn’t have planned it better. Here’s my simple technique:

  1. Add Alcohol Blending Solution to glossy photo paper
  2. Drop on some alcohol ink…start with one or two colors
  3. Use a spritzer tool to move the inks around
  4. Add more ink or Blending solution until you like it
  5. Allow to dry
  6. Cut to size for background

There, see how easy that is?

I also used the “extra” die cuts from the silver glitter paper to create a third card using the inlaid die cut technique. This creates a smooth card and looks so neat.

I love creating interesting backgrounds for these slimline dies. Here’s a photo of one I created earlier for the Safari die. I used some striped stamps and Mansi’s art marks stamps to create an interesting look.

Check out the entire new release from Maker Forte HERE.

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! If you give it a try, please tag me so I can see your creations! Thanks for stopping by.

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Stamp & Stencil: Mingling Mingos

Hello! I’m here and delighted to share with you the new Stamp & Stencil set from Maker Forte called “Mingling ‘Mingos.” This could very well be my favorite stamp & stencil yet!

I have a short video sharing four ways to use this set, with different techniques to try! Watch it below or in HD on YouTube:

I hope you enjoy! Here’s a quick share of each card:

First up: my only BLUE card with white pigment ink clouds. I love this look, even though more traditional is the pink flamingo!

Card 2: Stamp with Hot Pink ink! Here I used the Rah Rah Skirt neon ink from Maker Forte, which makes for a brilliant flamingo! I inked on a dusk background for this one and added some Rhubarb Rhipple gems.

Card 3: Glitter Embossing Powder

For this one, I stamped a more coral-colored flamingo then added some glitter embossing powder to make it really sparkle!

Card 4: Stencil on Stencil

I love this technique, and I also love how this card turned out!

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 this inspired you to try some of these techniques! And if you haven’t picked up this flamingo stamp & stencil set yet…hurry on over before it sells out! See you soon!

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Rainbow Cards!

Today I’m a part of a video hop celebrating my friends Erica & Maria reaching some YouTube goals! This is a rainbow video hop and today I made 1 rainbow, and 2 cards with it.

Head on over to the video on YouTube to comment to win prizes:

I hope you enjoy these tricks I’m sharing to make 1 rainbow and 2 cards! Today I made slimline cards, but you could certainly use this technique for an A2 size or mini slimline card.

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 really enjoyed joining in on this hop! See you soon!

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Easy Summer Cards: Part 2

Hello! Today I have MORE easy summer cards to share using Maker Forte products. I love the Seaside Silhouettes and they pair perfectly with the A2 spotlight stencil.

Watch the video below or in HD on YouTube:

These cards are so EASY and super fun to make. They are also very quick. I love the designs in the background…doesn’t the hammock card with bubbles look so dreamy? I wish I was hanging out in a hammock right now. 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!






See you soon with more cards to share!

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Easy Summer Cards

I love easy summer cards! Today I’m sharing a quick card and video using products from Maker Forte. This set is a large 6×8 set designed by Jess Francisco and I love it!

Watch the quick video below or in HD on YouTube:

This stamp set is FILLED with fun summer images and I have so many fun ideas! This is my first card I made with the set, and it reminds me of a T-Shirt I had many many years ago.

I stamped the “sun” image with 4 colors of Distress Oxide inks, to get a gradient reminiscent of a sunset. Then I stamped the large palm trees in a black ink and heat embossed over it with clear embossing powder.

Next, I stamped the sentiment “You are my sunshine” with a teal ink. I finished it all off with some gems.

The cardstock is English Mustard cardstock from Maker Forte (and it’s a favorite of mine)!

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’ll be back real soon with more easy Summer Cards!

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