Today I have a very happy card to share with you! I created this card to participate in the Paper Smooches Designer Drafts challenge. I used the Paper Smooches Friendly Flower stamp set, which has that great plaid flower AND the hello outline sentiment. So great for Spring. I tried out some Zing pink embossing […]
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Dinosaur Shaker card
This is my very first shaker card! I was inspired by Paulina over at Pretty Pink Posh to give it a try. So, my first instinct was to start with my Paper Smooches Cuteasaurus stamps. I mean, these guys are just plain adorable! I used my (new!) Big Shot to die cut that hello five […]
Thanks Bunches card
This week has been a week of gratitude for me…and I never seem to have enough thank you cards! So today, I was inspired by the colors of Paper Smooches in their weekly challenge and I created a happy thank you card for a favorite person. I used some distress inks to create a […]
Wishing You Sunny Days card
More inspiration from Julie Ebersole and Kristina Werner! This time, some sun rays and glitter embossing powder inspired me to put together this little sweet card: I used a Hero Arts stamp for the rays, and added clear glitter embossing powder. In real life, the glitter looks so cool! I can’t wait until the next […]
Thank You Bee mini card
Happy weekend…I’ve been working on some cards this weekend (surprise!) and this one is for the Paper Smooches Sparks contest. I love that little Paper Smooches bee! I used the “Thank you” sentiment from Folkal Points set and a hexagon shaped embossing folder. This is a Mini 3×3 card…perfect for gift giving. I love having […]
Card class Inspiration card – Hope you Made the Nice List
I have been completely inspired by Jennifer McGuire in the 2013 Holiday Online Card Class. Take a look: When you open the (uncommon) side-fold card, you will find… A clever little saying…. “Ho, Ho, Hope you made the nice list!” I tried a new technique on the “fur” by using Liquid Pearls and then adding […]
Home For the Holidays — Stripe Challenge
What do you think of lime green and pink for a Holiday card? I have another striped card for you today! This time, I tried my hand at wreath-making (on a card). I used the “Hang Ups” stamp set by Paper Smooches to create a wreath all my own. Have you seen this stamp set? […]
It’s a Big Deal card
This week the Paper Smooches Trend Watch Challenge was STRIPES! That’s when I had to get creative. I couldn’t find any whole pieces of striped paper in my stash, nor did I have a stripey stamp to use. SO…here’s my paper-piecing striped card. This is from the stamp set by Paper Smooches called “Think Fast” […]
Paper Smooches Fall Leaves Card
Fall is a magical time, with its changing colors and falling leaves. I’ve known for a while that I needed to make a card about this time of year using one of my favorite Paper Smooches characters, the little monster! And of course, what would that little monster be doing at this time of year? […]
Exciting News — Paper Smooches Challenge Winner!
I have some exciting news: my card was chosen as a Paper Smooches Challenge Winner! Paper Smooches is one of my favorite stamp companies…I think I just *may have more of these stamps than any other! I love how fun and happy the images and sentiments are. Here is the card that caught their eye: […]
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!
