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Mixed Media Magnolia card

By KariV on May 11, 2024 in Paper Crafting

Hello! Today I have a new card and video sharing a Mixed Media Magnolia card. This is a fun one to make, I hope you enjoy the video!

Watch it here or in HD on YouTube:

I start with some watercolor cardstock and heat emboss the magnolia images on it using white embossing powder. Next, I brought out an oldie that I haven’t used in a while: Color Bursts! These really are a burst of color, so be judicious in using them. A little goes a long way! (Watch the video to see how to dot this).

I added some extra color inside the magnolias so they were darker when they dried.

Once the entire panel was dry, I stenciled some Distress Oxides over the top. I used the center piece of the Magnolia Frame die to stamp my focal image…the heart mug! See, it pays to keep all your extra pieces. WINK*

I used vellum for the sentiment today and that finished it all off! I hope you had as much fun as I did with this 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!

Hope you enjoyed this one! Do you create many mixed media cards? See you soon with more cards to share.

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Citrus Cupcake card

By KariV on May 10, 2024 in Paper Crafting

Hello! Today I’m excited to share a Citrus Cupcake card with you, creating my own colors of background patterned paper.

Watch the video below or in HD on YouTube:

I started off with some foilable paper from Crafty Meraki, but instead of foiling it, I ink blended some Distress Oxide inks! I used colors that reminded me of grapefruit, oranges, and lemons.

Next, I colored up one of my favorite cupcake stamps with the same colors. Love these colors for Spring and Summer!

I also foiled that Hi hot foil plate sentiment with copper colored foil! I know it’s difficult to tell the foiling and color in these photos…it’s so difficult to capture foil in a picture!

I put it all together with a sentiment from the cupcake stamp set. I just love how it all came together!

I hope you enjoyed this citrus inspired project today! I’ll be back with another card to share soon!

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Stained Glass Cards

By KariV on April 27, 2024 in Paper Crafting

Hello! Today I have some Stained Glass Cards and a video to share! I have two different ways to create a stained glass look…and I love them both.

Watch the video below or in HD on YouTube:

The first card I made has a light up feature and a vellum “stained glass” window. I love the silver leading on this one, which matches the silver frame of this card.

I used the remainder of the silver cardstock to create the following card:

What?! You don’t see the silver? That’s because I treated it with some Distress Paint in Black Soot. I love how the effect turned out. See it even better in the video!

I hope you enjoyed the Stained Glass video and cards today. I’ll be back with more cards to share soon!

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Spotted Orchids

By KariV on April 26, 2024 in Paper Crafting

Hello! Today I’m excited to share a new card and video coloring up some Spotted Orchids. These are among my favorite flowers to color up, and I have a video with my process using new products from Crafty Meraki!

Watch the video below or in HD on YouTube:

I paired this with a foiled background using the Floral Filigree Effortless Shimmer paper and an orchid colored foil. So pretty in the light!

I hope you enjoyed this project and video today! I really loved creating this one for you. I’ll see you soon with more cards to share.

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A little Bird-day card

By KariV on April 14, 2024 in Paper Crafting

Hello! Today I have a little Bird-day card to share, with a video too! I love the bright and vibrant card with a bright and happy parrot…and I hope you love it, too.

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I just adore these parrots from Heffy Doodle! So when I created a nice layered focal point with the Deckled Paper Hugs die set, I knew the focal image would be this happy parrot.

I cut the Decked Paper Hugs dies with cardstock that matched my colored parrot (which I colored up with alcohol markers). I added some dots on the parrot for interest, but also to help the transition of the colors.

For the background, I stenciled on the Vertical Vines stencil with some Peacock Feathers Distress Ink. Then I popped up the parrot and perch with some foam adhesive.

I finished off the card by layering up all the cut cardstock, then added some sequins and gems to the front. I sure love the Sparkle Mixes from Heffy Doodle!