Sunshine in my pocket

God’s Beauty Coloring Pages

Paper Crafting

Hello! Today I have some fun projects to share using the new “God’s Beauty Coloring Pages” from Our Daily Bread Designs. The images are all so fun to color, and very detailed. Which gives you a lot of room for creativity in colors.

This first image I colored with colored pencils and had such a great time coloring these birds.

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Aren’t they so detailed!? Wow, what a fun image. I colored the leaves in two tones of green, but you could certainly color them all the same color and add more shading. The flowers are also so beautiful and you could color these in a variety of colors!

My next coloring page uses Copic markers in only four colors!

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But look at all that variation you can get only using 4 colors. I added some glitter to the center of the flowers. The sentiment is from Sister In Christ stamp set.

And lastly, I wanted to try coloring the background in a darker shade.

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This one turned out so dramatic and fun!! I also used Copics on this page and still love how it turned out. I added some bubble droplets to add more interest.

These coloring pages are just perfect for the Daily Marker 30 day, and they make beautiful cards, too! I hope you enjoyed these projects…maybe give them a try yourself. If you do, be sure and tag me…I’d love to see what you do with them!

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Birthday Giveaway — The Hedgehog Hollow box!

Freebies, Paper Crafting

Hello! You may already know that this is my birthday month and I have a few giveaways to celebrate! Today I want to share with you one of my FAVORITE subscription boxes and offer ONE box to a lucky subscriber!

This is the box from The Hedgehog Hollow. Alexandra was kind enough to offer up a box OF YOUR CHOICE to giveaway (in stock boxes only). Check out the boxes that are available here.

To make it even more exciting, she has already announced the JULY 2018 box (hint: it has some cute beach characters in it from Sunny Studio!)

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I have created multiple fun cards using products from these boxes, and can I just say…I have always been so IMPRESSED with everything that comes in them! I have the latest unboxing video here, if you want to see it.

TO WIN

all entries must be received here or on my instagram account. Winner will be chosen from all comments received. Head on over to my instagram account to enter.

**OR comment here on my blog: Tell me which box you would like to receive!

Here are just a few of my projects that I’ve created with products from the May 2018 box:

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I love this box! And here are a couple from the most recent box, the June 2018 box:

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And, I think she may even have one or two boxes left of the March box (featuring the adorable LDRS creative stamps!):

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I will have projects soon to share with you for the brand new July box, but you can get a sneak peek now on her blog!

I hope you win. These boxes are just amazing!

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Pocket Gift Cards for Father’s Day

Paper Crafting

Hello! Today I’m excited to share with you my first set of cards for The Hedgehog Hollow! When I opened this month’s box, I was delighted to see a pocket stamp AND die…and I was immediately drawn to creating a GIFT CARD pocket for Father’s Day.

If you haven’t seen what is included in this June 2018 Hedgehog Hollow box, click here to see my unboxing video!

The first card is a more formal card, with a white shirt and handkerchief sticking out of the pocket. I used the papers included in the box for the handkerchief! My dad LOVES chocolate so a gift card to See’s Candies was just the thing! A gift card fits perfectly inside the pocket.

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The “buttons” are punched out of the same paper to match the handkerchief. And that BEAUTIFUL “dad” die is just the right size for a card. I used the embossing powder included (when you are a regular subscriber to the box) to create a metallic die cut. I love this technique.

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Here you can see that beautiful color of the embossing powder!

Of course I had to create a separate card using the DENIM stamp that is included. I used Distress Oxide ink in “Faded Jeans” (isn’t that just the perfect name for this color and project?!) to ink up the panel and then I stamped over it using the same color.

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On this card I used some copper eyelets to add to that pocket. So easy and adds the real look of jeans, doesn’t it?

I created a video for you to see the process below, or watch on YouTube:

 

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I hope you enjoyed these projects today. They are fun and easy to put together. Add a gift card and you have a perfect Father’s Day card and present!

For more information about the June 2018 Hedgehog Hollow box, visit here. Thanks for stopping by!

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3 Ways to use a Silhouette Stamp – Sister cards

Paper Crafting

Hello! Today I am excited to share with you 3 Ways to Use a Silhouette Stamp using the set “Sister Time” by Our Daily Bread Designs.

I have my absolute favorite go-to for using silhouette stamps, and that is to Distress Ink the background, then stamp over it in black ink. But today I have THREE ways to show you!

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  1. SISTER ADVICE

The first way is Distress Inking a panel, and then using a die to cut it out. I used the Flourishy Frame Die and Distress Oxide Inks in Picked Raspberry, Spiced Marmalade, and Fossilized Amber ink here.

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I did splatter some water over that background, then I allowed it to try before I die cut the frame. I masked off the edges before adding the stamp from Sister Time in my favorite crisp black ink.

Doesn’t this just look like an older sister giving advice to the younger sister? I love that.

2. LAUGH SMILE LOVE GOLDEN ADVICE

Another way to get more out of your silhouette stamps is to GOLD emboss them. Here I used black paper to gold emboss, then I cut it out using the Double Stitched Square Dies. I added it onto black fun foam before attaching it to the Flourishy Frame Die. I love that die and have used it a lot this month. I used two layers of the frame to give it more dimension and pop!

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I cut those words out of gold foil paper. But you could also heat emboss them using the same gold embossing powder to make them completely match. My gold colors were just close enough!

The stripes are made using a clarity brush and Tea Dye Distress Ink…I masked off the stripes using Post It tape!

3. OMBRE INKED SISTERS

The last way I have to share with you today is to ombre ink the stamp! Here I used different colors and a Misti. I inked up the first color, then stamped. Added the second color further down the stamp, then stamped. And then the third color at the bottom of the stamp, then stamped again. Having a MISTI really helped with this technique!

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I could’t resist turning this into a shaker card using all the matching colors of sequins. I cut out the top layer with the Double Stitched Square Dies, then added two layers of foam tape. Be sure to add the sequins before you tape the panels together!

I can think of a few more ways to using silhouette stamps, but those will have to wait for another day! (How about a watercolored background or Sponge inking inside a shape?) Lol…I could go on.

If you have any other suggestions for a different way to use your Silhouette stamps, please let me know in the comments below. Thanks for stopping by!

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Lawn Fawn Giveaway!

Classes, Paper Crafting

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It’s my birthday month and I’m celebrating so many things! So today I’m hosting a very special giveaway to share some with YOU! I actually have multiple giveaways this month, and this is just the first one!

Here’s what I’m celebrating:

  • My new website for registering for my card classes is live!! (check it out here)
  • Just had a wonderful birthday and I love the month of June!!
  • Have been a Guest Designer for multiple companies so far this year!!
  • Designing for a few of my favorite companies right now!!
  • Nearly 2,000 followers on Instagram! (help me get there…@kariavan)
  • Almost 1,000 Subscribers on YouTube! (please help me get there…subscribe here)
  • So many helpers for putting my card classes together!
  • Family who is there for me, even during trying times!
  • And so many blessings….

Here’s what you can win!!

  1. A spot in my Lawn Fawn Card class coming up on June 20th in Arizona!!
  2. AND a Lawn Fawn stamp set of your choice (choose from You are Sublime, or Coaster Critters!)

Not in Arizona? Don’t worry, you can also win a stamp set of your choice!! (2 winners)

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Here’s how to win:

  1. Comment here on my blog and tell me which stamp set you would like to win! Also, tell me if you are in Arizona to win the card class spot!

For additional entries (these entries are optional, but increase your chances at winning!)

  1. Subscribe to my YouTube channel here and comment that you have done so with your YouTube name
  2. Follow me on Instagram here and comment with your IG name so I know
  3. Like my Facebook page (Sunshine In My Pocket) and let me know in the comments
  4. Subscribe to my blog (see right hand side of my blog to subscribe) and comment here to let me know
  5. Follow the instructions on Instagram for more entries!

Ends Monday, June 18 at 11:59 p.m. PST and I will announce the winner shortly thereafter.
Winners will be chosen from all entries received on this post and on IG.

Good Luck! And thanks for all the birthday wishes so far!! 🙂

Stay tuned for more giveaways and fun!

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