I couldn’t resist this Seagull stamp set from MFT Stamps. So I thought it would be the perfect time to try them out with a Nuvo Mousse sea made with a stencil! I learned about Nuvo Mousse and how to use it from Online Card Classes: Sparkle & Shine. I had already purchased some in […]
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Glitter Paste Background (Sparkle & Shine: Day 5)
Kristina Werner inspired me in her class on Glitter paste in the Online Card Classes: Sparkle & Shine. I loved how she made the transition in colors of glitter pastes. So I thought I’d give it a try. Lucky for me, I already had 3 colors of glitter paste by Bo Bunny. Here’s the background […]
Perfect Pearls Background (Sparkle & Shine: Day 4)
Confession: This is the first time I have ever used Perfect Pearls. I got a couple colors to try out just for this Online Card Class, Sparkle & Shine. I used a stencil to cover the paper, then added VersaMark ink. Then I applied Perfect Pearls with a paintbrush. Wow! The background turned out so […]
Adding Liquid Sunshine/Rain (Sparkle & Shine: Day 3)
In Day 3 Online Card Classes: Sparkle & Shine, we learned more about liquid applications. One of the classes taught us about making rain and raindrops on our project. I was intrigued by adding colored pencil to the raindrop, then adding glossy accents to the rain. I tried that technique on my project here: I […]
Adding Foil to a Sentiment (Sparkle & Shine: Day 2)
I love the idea of adding foil to my cards! So when I saw that Day 2 was all about foiling I was very excited! But then I found that, while I had a lot of foil in my collection, I didn’t have a lot of WAYS to add my foil to my projects. But […]
Adding shadows to Glitter Paper (Sparkle & Shine: Day 1)
Another technique from the Online Card Class, Sparkle & Shine is to add color to pre-made glitter paper. I tried adding a gray shadow to silver glitter paper. I thought it looked really pretty, but so subtle in real life. So I kept adding more & more gray. In this picture it looks a lot […]
You are Loved
I’m so excited to finally get to play with my new Zig Clean Color Real Brush Markers. I thought I’d join along with the Concord & 9th Floral Challenge, and here is my take on the challenge: I love how these watercolor makers work on the Bristol Smooth paper using a water brush. I also […]
You are Totally Fabulous
The Ellen Hutson January Pinsights challenge (here) inspired me to make this card. I loved the black and gold and turquoise colors from the inspiration board and it translated into this card: I first die cut the sentiment out of gold glitter paper. Then I adhered that to a black strip of paper. I stamped […]
Love You Penguin
This little penguin is so cute. I have always loved the critters from Paper Smooches! I stamped the penguin and the sentiment in black pigment ink, then heat embossed with clear embossing powder. It adds a fun glossy look. Then I painted some watercolor paper with a color I mixed with Gansai Tambi Watercolors. (This […]
Hugs & Kisses
I cannot stop making Valentine’s cards! I have one to share today featuring Mama Elephant Stamps. This card started out with stamping all the XOXOs with the Misti, so I could get them all lined up. Then I watercolored that cute cat, and white heat embossed the sentiment on black cardstock. And that’s where it […]
Hi I'm Kari. I'm a creator, a card maker, and a day maker! I am Lucky in love to a supportive husband, blessed to raise 3 kids (all moved away now!), and happy to be watched over by 2 dogs. I originally started this blog to remind me to be happy amid adversity, and I hope it inspires you, too!
