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Pet Sympathy Rainbow Bridge

By on July 17, 2021 in Paper Crafting

Hello, today I have a sad post to write. I am sad to create this card today, but grateful for my very special furry friend. My dog, Snickers, has crossed the rainbow bridge. He lived a very long life…he was 17 1/2 years old! But his body was done, and he left us on Tuesday evening.

I created this card before he died, but I didn’t do the voiceover for the video for 2 days afterwards. I think I held it together enough to get the video done, luckily it’s a short video!

The most difficult part of loving a pet is saying goodbye. I agree. It was so hard for me to lose my sweet Snickers. He would spend HOURS with me in the craft studio and since he’s been gone, I haven’t created anything new.

I do believe it will get easier. And there will be a time when I wake up not expecting him to be there. But today, I am still looking for him, and waiting to hear that jingle walking behind me…

I love adding foil to a stenciled card. I show you just how I did it in the video above. And while this is a simple card, it holds quite a lot of meaning.

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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Retro Card
By  on July 13, 2021  in Paper Crafting   

	

	    

Hello! Today I have a video to share and tell you that I’m up on the Hedgehog Hollow Blog sharing this Retro Card! This card uses the new July 2021 Hedgehog Hollow Kit that’s filled with a great retro vibe in it’s stamps and stencils!





Watch the video unboxing and card creation below or on YouTube:













Check out the blog post 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! 












		
		
			
			
		
	






		
		
			
			
		
	





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Easy Backgrounds with Alcohol Ink
By  on July 5, 2021  in Paper Crafting   

	

	    

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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Six Impossible Things
By  on June 26, 2021  in Paper Crafting   

	

	    

Hello! Today I have a card with Alice! You know I love this series of stamps from Miss Ink Stamps, and today I have a NEW stamp set called “Wonderland Wisdom” that I’m creating a card with.





Watch the video below or in HD on YouTube:














		
		
			
			
		
	






		
		
			
			
		
	






		
		
			
			
		
	





I love this saying and it makes me think: I should be thinking impossible things! (or at least dreaming!)





Can you see that extra shine I added with the small stars and glitter?! This is a fun card to create and I absolutely love that stencil in the background.





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! 











Hope you enjoyed! Don’t forget to think impossible things!

	

	

		
   
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Stamp & Stencil: Mingling Mingos
By  on June 23, 2021  in Paper Crafting   

	

	    

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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