Mind blown: a blog about paper crafting and cardmaking techniques
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Haunted Graveyard Slimline Card
Hello my friends! I have another Halloween card for Whimsy Stamps. I decided to create a haunted graveyard using some slimline patterned papers and die set. You’ll have to let me know what you think in the comments below! I rarely start my projects by choosing patterned paper, but I was inspired by the Surreally…
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Whimsy Stamps Halloweener Design Team
Halloween is a big deal for Whimsy Stamps! In fact, it is THE holiday for our beloved Creative Director Deb Davis, so it seemed only fitting that we start a team dedicated to promoting that spooky season. We hope you’ll be inspired over the next few months as our fabulous Halloweener Design Team shares some…
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Stenciled Underlayer Copic Colored Background with Chin Up Buttercup
Hi friends! I have a beautiful card to share with you today featuring a multi layered stencil technique creating an underlay for Copic coloring. Now try to say that three times quickly, I recently had a request from a friend to create a clean and simple card with spotlight stenciling and silhouette stamping, but naturally…
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Christmas in July: Adding Color to Dark Cardstock
Hello my friends! I finally did it!! I opened my Polychromos after looking at them for 18 months! While I am focusing on Christmas in July cards I decided to try out different techniques throughout the month. Today’s card explores adding layers of colors on dark cardstock in dramatic tones using the Poinsettia set from…
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Card Hoppin’ A Year of Fun Techniques: Grunge Design
Hello my friends! Today I am participating in hop where we are focusing on grunge and clean and simple designs. I chose grunge because it takes me out of my comfort zone. Be sure to check out everyone’s projects over on Youtube! Grunge isn’t new to me, but it isn’t something I gravitate to when…
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Neon Color Hive Ink Sunset Blend
Creating a sunset background is a snap when you using the Neon line of Color Hive Inks from Maker Forte. But, oh my isn’t the Savannah Skies die just exquisite? Did you know that elephants are a symbol of good luck and wisdom? So wouldn’t this card be perfect for someone starting on a new…