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Masked Peacock Card

By on October 4, 2019 in Paper Crafting

Hello there! Today as I am writing this, I realized that my title sounds like maybe you might be getting a Peacock Halloween card…or a peacock wearing a mask. Lol. Sorry, this post is not that.

But it IS an easy to mass produce, quick card with a peacock theme, which is almost as nice. Right? This is my last card share with the September 2019 Hedgehog Hollow Kit. It has such beautiful images!

Why blend in when you were born to stand out?

Here’s the how-to:

First, I masked off a portion of the card panel using 1 1/2″ purple tape
Second, I attached the stencil with tape and blended on three colors of ink using stencil blending brushes.
Then, I removed the tape and stencil, and covered up the stenciled feathers with some scrap paper.
I stamped the sentiment and the top portion of the peacock with black ink, added some gold washi, and attached it to a dark blue cardstock and card base. That’s it! Done!

A simple card, but so striking!

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 this project today! I’ll be back soon with more inspiration!

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Heat embossing on Dark cardstock

By on September 26, 2019 in Paper Crafting

Hello! Today I have a card share with showing just how striking heat embossing can look on dark cardstock.

I used a variety of glitter embossing powders, including one from a previous Hedgehog Hollow kit. The feathers and all stamps I use here are from the current September Hedgehog Hollow kit.

Start with a dark cardbase, I used black cardstock here. Then use an anti-static powder bag to prep it. Dark cardstock is notorious for holding onto stray bits of embossing powder so don’t skip this step!

Then, using an embossing ink, stamp the image onto the cardstock and add various colors of glitter embossing powders. I used my Nuvo spoon to add a little of each color to get a smooth look.

I love how this embossing powder really pops on the dark background.

For the sentiments, I used Distress Oxides to blend the background colors. I gave it some time to dry before stamping the sentiments on with a black ink. Then, I cut out sentiment strips.

So take a look at your embossing powders and try it out on a dark cardstock base! It’s fun to see the different results.

I have a short video to show you some tricks for heat embossing and ways to get a softer blend between colors, watch it below or on YouTube:

I hope you enjoyed this project today. As you can see, I couldn’t stop making these cards once I got started!

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!

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Peacock cards using Paper Strips

By on September 20, 2019 in Paper Crafting

Hello again! Today I have some peacock cards to share, using the stamps from The Hedgehog Hollow September Kit.

I gathered together some cardstock in various colors (inspired by a peacock) and cut them into strips for these easy-to-make cards.

Beautiful peacocks

I sometimes love a card that has no coloring…and this first card is just that! The colorful paper does the coloring “for you.” I heat embossed the peacock in gold over those strips of paper for an easy card.

The second card needed a bit more glitter! Lol. So I cut those strips from glitter cardstock for this one.

I have a quick video to show you the process for these cards, watch it below or on YouTube:

These cards were fun to put together and also just a little different. I hope it inspired you to try this technique on your cards!

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 love these peacocks, and they are fun to use on a card. I will be back soon with more inspiration!

Dream…

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