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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’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 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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Half-oween Celebration Video Hop & Giveaway

By KariV on April 20, 2024 in Paper Crafting

Hello! Today I’m a part of a Half-oween Video Hop & Giveaway with Whimsy Stamps. This is a fun VIDEO hop, and you have a chance to win a $50 Gift Card to the Whimsy Stamps online store for hopping along, liking the videos, and commenting on each one. But hurry, this hop giveaway ends in just a few days!

Go check out my video here or in HD on YouTube:

I did a fun Halloween COSTUME card…designed & pieced together for/by Wednesday. I hope you enjoy!

I’ll be back soon with another card 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.

Watch the video below or in HD on YouTube:

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!

I hope you enjoyed this card today! It sure is a happy, bright card! See you soon with more cards.

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Earth Day: You Mean the World

By KariV on April 13, 2024 in Paper Crafting

Hello! Today I’m so excited to share a new card and video featuring the Bunny & Bear: The World stamp set from Miss Ink Stamps. You know I love the Bunny & Bear collection, and this stamp is so sweet! It’s perfect for the upcoming Earth Day on April 22nd.

Watch the video below or in HD on YouTube:

I have to say, I was impressed with the Distress Watercolor pencils, they feel substantial in my hand and they are so creamy and easy to blend. I share some of my tips for using them in the video.

I used a favorite shortcut for the background watercolor design: patterned paper! Lol. I had this particular paper in my stash and it was begging to be used on this project. I do love how it turned out.

I hope you love this sweet card as much as I do! I’ll be back with more cards to share soon. Happy Earth Day!

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Slimline Birthday Card

By KariV on April 12, 2024 in Paper Crafting

Hello! Today I have a new video and Slimline Birthday Card to share with you. I’ll be mixing three patterned papers together and I have a secret for how to mix patterns successfully. Watch the video below or in HD on YouTube:

I mixed three patterns here, choosing a large pattern, a medium pattern, and a small pattern (that’s the secret!)

I also used just the buds from the Peony die set, and the leaves from the Madison Meraki Flora Die. I used colors from the patterned paper to create my flowers…and that brings it all together.