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CCD x PBP COLLAB HOP with CC DESIGNS and PEAR BLOSSOM PRESS

By KariV on August 26, 2022 in Paper Crafting

*This is my second blog post today….scroll down to my next post to see my cards with Maker Forte Under the Seashore products!

Welcome to the CCD x PBP Collab Hop, a collaboration between Pear Blossom Press and CC Designs! Our designers are sharing the CCoolest light-up cards today, all featuring stamps from CC Designs and lights from Pear Blossom Press. Be sure to hop along and comment as you go, for your chance to win a $25 gift voucher! Ready to be inspired? Let me show you my cards…

I couldn’t help but make TWO cards, using a couple stamp sets and the same CC Designs die! (see VIDEO below the card photos)

CARD 1: May the Force Be With You

For this card I used the most adorable stamp set from CC Designs and combined it with the filmstrip die.

I created a simple galaxy background for this MINI SLIMLINE card. That filmstrip die is perfect for a slimline card! Then I colored some vellum for each of the squares…and that is what I put the light behind.

Just look at how CUTE this is with the lights!! (Check out my video below to see how to make this!)

CARD 2: Fairy Hello

For this next card I absolutely used the SAME DIE as the card above! Can you believe it?! One thing I LOVED about this filmstrip die is that they included tons of small images like the mushrooms, flowers, and grass! The “HI” sentiment is also from that die!

How cute are these fairies?! I couldn’t stop smiling as I was making this card, they are that adorable!

Now for the LIGHTS!! Look at how awesome the halo light kit is! I cut a circle out of the panel that was just a little smaller than the circle of lights.

Now, this photo might be a little awkward because I’m right handed, but how do you hold a camera, press the lights, AND take a photo with the right hand?! Lol. Let me try it again…

This photo is better…I shot it using my LEFT HAND, which is no easy task!

I have a VIDEO with all the details of how to put these together with those brilliant Pear Blossom Press lights! Watch it below or in HD on YouTube:

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!

Every good hop has prizes, right? So CC Designs and Pear Blossom Press are each giving away a $25 store credit! Comment on this post by September 2, 2022 to be entered to win. Winners will be posted on the Pear Blossom Press and CC Designs blogs on September 9, 2022.

Here’s the BLOG HOP list order:

Pear Blossom Press
Meghan Kennihan
Kari VanNoy ***YOU ARE HERE
Cristena Bagne <— GO HERE NEXT
Julissa Sargo
Cindy Beland
CC Designs

I hope you enjoyed these projects today! Comment and let me know your favorite card!

Thanks for stopping by today!

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Elvis in the House!

By KariV on August 13, 2022 in Paper Crafting

Hello! Today I have a fun Elvis card…in the Hall of Fame! I’m using a cute little set from Miss Ink Stamps called Thank You Very Much.

Did you know Elvis is the only performer that was inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, the Country Hall of Fame, AND the Gospel Hall of Fame? That’s so cool.

That is what gave me the the idea to create this card. Watch the video below or in HD on YouTube:

This is such a fun little set, and I used GOLD and SILVER ink to make those records in the background.

I know the REAL Elvis had dark hair, almost black hair, but I made mine with brown hair to match my color scheme. And I felt like a white jump suit was too plain…so my Elvis has a purple/blue jump suit with a lime green jacket! LOL. Now there’s some color!

I hope you enjoyed this project today! Thanks for stopping by!

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Let’s Have a Picnic

By KariV on August 1, 2022 in Paper Crafting

Hello! Today I have 2 Watermelon picnic cards to share using the new August Hedgehog Hollow Kit. This kit is just packed with all things picnic and grilling related…it’s really great!

I have a video sharing everything in the kit, and sharing how I made these two cards. Watch it below or in HD on YouTube:

I loved making these cards, and got some surprising results with glitter paste and then glitter ON TOP of that! I hope you’ll check it out!

For this card I used the larger watermelon and also the cartoon-like ant. I also chose a couple papers from the paper pack included in the kit to act as our tableclothes.

I think that sentiment is so funny…and perfect for this card!

Card 2:

For this second card, I used the watermelon and ant background stencils. This is the same idea with the “tablecloth” patterned paper. Doesn’t this just look like a picnic waiting to happen?!? (Ants and all…LOL)

Notice the watermelon rinds…I used some neon green glitter paste with some darker green glitter sprinkled on top in spots. This is to mimic the watermelon striped rinds…did you get that?

Thanks for stopping by today! Now, who’s ready for a picnic?

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Alice and the Caterpillar

By KariV on July 23, 2022 in Paper Crafting

Hello! Today I have a card that has been in my head for a while, and I finally made some time to create it. I paired the Cloud Heart stencil with the Smoking Caterpillar stamp set for a fun slimline card!

Watch the video below or in HD on YouTube:

In my video I share how this card came together, and a bit of my Copic coloring process (which has been requested!)

I also share how to add some fun texture and dimension to this card for so much interest.

I always love creating with the Alice sets from Miss Ink Stamps, and this Caterpillar set is a new one in my collection! So I was so happy to color him up.

Isn’t that fun to have the smoke in the shape of heart clouds?!

I hope you enjoyed this project today! I really had fun making it, and I can’t wait to make my next Alice card. See you next time!

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The Happiest Gingerbread Man

By KariV on July 21, 2022 in Paper Crafting

Hello! Today I have the cutest, happiest Gingerbread Man card to share with you! I am using a new stamp set from Maker Forte for this one, and it is one that is so versatile. You can make cute cards (like this one) or even more elegant cards depending on the images you choose. I just love sets like that.

I have a video for you on how this card came together, watch it below or in HD on YouTube:

This card was such a delight to make, I might have been smiling the entire time!

I used the whipped cream from the set as my background, stamped in PINK! I think this could be peppermint whipped cream. YUM!

I also stamped some mini marshmallows in the background and some silver heat embossed snowflakes.

For the focal point, I stamped the mug with one of the sentiments (of course I had to choose “Hot Cocoa!”) Then I stamped that happy gingerbread man. I colored this up with Copic markers and popped it up with foam tape on the whipped cream panel.

Isn’t he so happy?!

Thanks for stopping by today! If you haven’t already checked out the entire Christmas in July release, check it out HERE. So many great sets released!

Happy Crafting!

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