KariV | Sunshine in my pocket

Lots of Color For Your Day

April 18, 2020 Paper Crafting

Hello! Today I am sharing a project for AECP inspired by the class called “Color Your Day” taught by Therese Calvird.

I was really inspired by day 5, where Therese talked about all the ways your coloring can look different…depending upon what medium you used, what ink you used, or what embossing you used. So I thought I’d give it a try!

I inked up one of my favorite flowers from the Wonderland Stamp set in a variety of ink & embossing powders. One in clear embossing powder, one in white, and one in black embossing…then I watercolored them with Zigs. Then I also inked one with Amalgam ink to color with Copics. Can you guess which one is which?

This was an interesting color study, as different mediums and different inks really make a difference in the way the cards look.

Watercolored cards with Clear embossing, white embossing, and black embossing

I do think they have a different feeling, and I chose similar colors and coloring techniques to make them as similar as I could.

I used the same sentiments on all of them also, using some greys and black inks. (I thought the lighter cards needed a softer color sentiment, so I used gray ink).

I used a light blue color around each of the flowers to make it stand out more. I love the differences in these, and it was quite a fun study of color/mediums for cards.

I hope you enjoyed these projects today! Give it a try to see how your cards have a different feel with different mediums & embossing powders. It’s a fun exercise!

Thanks for stopping by today!

May your days be filled with sunshine,

Spread Joy, Not Germs Hop

April 17, 2020 Paper Crafting

Hello! Today I’m excited to be a part of the Spread Joy, Not Germs Hop. There are lots of prizes, so be sure to enter (see details below). I am using stamps from the Hedgehog Hollow April 2020 Kit and March 2020 Kit.

When I was creating this card, I was inspired by the events going on today. I created a dark gray city with bright, happy people. See, even with this big challenge, we can be happy and stick together. 🙂

I first stamped the people images with copic-friendly ink. Then I masked them off with masking paper before inking on the gray buildings using a stencil and Distress Oxide ink.

I colored the images in bright colors so they really stood out from the background. The large “always” sentiment is from the March 2020 Hedgehog Hollow Kit (lettered by Jessica Francisco). I white heat embossed it on black paper then fussy cut around the sentiment.

I stamped the “you” and “me” with black ink, then made a blue mat around them with the same blue Copic marker as on the sweater.

For the video tutorial on how this card came together, watch the video below or in HD on YouTube:

If you are interested in the colors I used, here is my Copic Color Chart:

I’m often asked what supplies I use to make my cards, so I’ve made a list here 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!

There are so many prizes to be won on this hop, and the more blogs you visit and COMMENT, the better your chances are at winning! On my blog, you have the chance to win a $20 Gift Card to the Hedgehog Hollow shop!

SPONSORS AND PRIZES!

THIRTY ONE companies are offering more than FIFTY prizes on this hop! Comment on the blogs on the hop to be entered. No minimum number of comments required, but the more blogs you comment on, the greater the chances of winning.

Deadline to enter is April 24 and winners will be announced on Monday, April 27 on the Catherine Pooler Designs and Hedgehog Hollow blogs.

Catherine Pooler Designs – $20 Gift Certificate on the CP blog and each of the Brand Ambassadors’ blogs
Hedgehog Hollow – one month free sub to the box with free us shipping
CAS-ual Fridays – Win the new release – over $80 value
Heffy Doodle – £35 voucher for the store
Whimsy Stamps – $15 GC on each of their Creative Team team blogs
Sassy and Crafty Stamps – $35 Gift Certificate
The Ton – $20 Gift Certificate (stamps, dies, ink or sequins)
Ellen Hutson – $35 Gift Certificate
Polka Dot Orchard- $20 Gift Certificate
Ink on 3 – $35 Gift Certificate
Brutus Monroe – $50 GC
STAMPlorations – $25 gift code on the STAMPlorations blog + $10 gift code on each designer blogs.
Trinity Stamps- $25 Gift Certificate
WOW! Embossing Powder – two gift vouchers 1 x £30 and 1 x $30 that covers the USA, UK and Europe
Greeting Farm -$25 Gift Certificate
Miss Ink Stamps -$25 Gift Certificate
Pear Blossom Press -$25 gift certificate
Trinity Stamps -$25 Gift Certificate
Paper Sweeties – $50 Gift Certificate
Xyron – Mega Runner, Refill & 1.5 inch sticker maker, refill
Beacon – Product gift bag
Artesprix – Getting Started Kit
iCrafter – $20 Gift Certificate
Joy Clair – $25 Gift Certificate
Dina Kowal – Two $10 gift codes to Dina Kowal Creative
Rabbit Hole Designs – $10.00 gift code on each DT members blogs
You’re Next Stamp – $25 Gift Certificate
Taylored Expressions – $50 Gift Certificate
Pink and Main – $25 Gift Certificate
Unity – two $25 Gift Certificates
Dress My Craft – $35 gift certificate

TO ENTER TO WIN, please comment below on my blog and tell me what you are doing now that makes you feel JOY. (I’d also love to hear about your favorite cardmaking technique right now)

The next link on the hop is Julissa Padilla! Thanks for stopping by!

May your days be filled with sunshine,

Hoppy Poppy in the Flower Fields

April 15, 2020 Paper Crafting

Hello! Today I have such a happy card to share with you using one of my all-time favorite bunny stamps. I am pairing it with some giant flowers made of red rubber to create the giant Flower Fields card.

The flower stamps are unmounted red rubber, so in this video I show you a couple options for using these types of stamps. And I actually figure out a way to make it work with the Misti stamp platform. Watch it below or on YouTube:

I used Copic Markers to color up these images and I will have the colors listed below.

Greens: YG05, YG13, YG17
Yellows: Y00, Y08, Y17
Oranges: YR15, Y35
Purples: B63, BV04, BV01
Grays: C0, C1, C3
Pinks: (ears) R30
Pinks: (flower) RV19, RV17, RV55, RV02, RV52
Blues: B00, B000, B0000
Browns: E79, E57, E35

I hope this card made you smile today. I know this bunny always makes me smile…and a bunny in a giant flower field is especially happy!

Thanks for stopping by!

May your days be filled with sunshine,

A Very Happy Easter!

April 12, 2020 Easter, Holidays, Paper Crafting

Happy Easter, friends! Today I have a cute Easter card to share featuring more cute bunnies. These are from Heffy Doodle and they are some of my favorites!

This time, the bunnies are hiding eggs AND carrots! Don’t they look like they are having fun!?

I colored them up with Copic markers and used the same yellow plaid paper for the background and the die cut sentiment (also from Heffy Doodle).

Every year, I think I can make a bunch of cards using all my favorite bunny stamps. It’s a great thought, but might literally be impossible. I’ll probably keep on trying until I finally accomplish it. Lol.

I hope you have a wonderful Easter weekend. See you next time!

May your days be filled with sunshine,

Happy Spring Jelly Bean!

April 12, 2020 Easter, Holidays, Paper Crafting

Hello and Happy Spring! Does it feel like spring where you are? Here we’re getting some beautiful blooms in the desert. Spring is coming! I have a fun springy card for you today, with the cutest happy bunny from Paper Smooches.