What can I say: I’ve been in love with this Mama Elephant stamp set since I first saw it, and this online card class inspired me to just GET IT! So, finally, my first card ever with “Up and Away” I had a little extra fun on that background…inspired by Kristina Werner. I love this […]
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Thank You cards galore!
I’m always needing thank you cards and I thought I’d try a new embossing technique. When my husband saw it, he said “Will you make some for me?!” But all he wanted was the embossing…no hearts, no cute little animals. BORING! So I make a bunch for myself with some of my favorite Paper Smooches […]
Stretch Your Stamps 2 — Day 6
I was completely mesmerized by Donna Mikasa’s water painting technique and that’s the first one I tried my hand at. I had some fun with this one, although I think I could use a little more practice! I used distress inks to bring in the color (picked raspberry, orange marmalade, mustard seed) and then […]
Using mosaics up
I had some watercolor background mosaic tiles left over from the Shari Carroll card I made here (in the Stretch Your Stamps 2 class), so I thought I’d use them up for a birthday tag. I think they work great on a tag! This is going to my niece who’s birthday is coming up this […]
Stretch Your Stamps Day 3 — Stamped die cuts
This online card class is so much fun! I’m loving how to learn to “Stretch Your Stamps” and today I was inspired by Debby Hughes. She is a master at clean and simple, and I think my card turned into a little bit more…it actually may be a mix between Debby’s class and Stephanie Klauck’s […]
Stretch Your Stamps — Day 2 Ombre Backgrounds
I just love the Ombre look and Laura Sterckx hit it out of the park with her demo class in Day 2 of Stretch Your Stamps 2! Here’s my take: I had a lot of fun with this one! I only have a few colors of distress ink, so I tried to get them to […]
Stretch Your Stamps 2 — Day 1
“School” started today for me with Online Card Classes. The new Stretch Your Stamps 2 started out with some great projects! I was so inspired and even got some homework done today. This is my version of the watercolor emboss resist background made into two cards: I love how they turned out! (my husband was […]
Stretch Your Stamps 2 — Day 1 Faux Watercolor Background
I was inspired by Shari Carroll’s Faux Watercolor Background stamping in the Online Card Class (Stretch Your Stamps 2), and I just had to try it out. Now, this is not perfect, but I do think it turned out kinda fun! I ended up using the second stamping, just like Shari did. I just liked […]
Wish You were Here (at the Bakery)
Have you ever just craved a good bakery item? Today I was hungry for something delicious right out of the bakery and I think that’s what inspired this card. Well, that and the Designer Drafts challenge at Paper Smooches. Here is the draft: This draft lends itself so perfectly to fill with some adorable […]
Zoo and Pirates!
My dear nephews (my brother’s boys) both have birthdays in July! So I had some fun with making their cards this year. Lincoln turned 3, and I just knew my Paper Smooches zoo stamps (and a few others) would make a perfect card for him! His (current) favorite color is green, so I added green […]
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!
