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Author: Kari Van Noy

Springtime Gnome with Patterned Paper

Springtime Gnome with Patterned Paper

February 24, 2021February 23, 2021 Kari Van Noy

Hello! It’s Kari here today. Have you had a chance to play with the *NEW Springtime Gnomes set?! It’s filled with a bunch of cute gnome images and Easter eggs. Today, I chose the “bunny gnome” and paired it with some patterned paper designed by Alex Syberia. I thought this paper was perfect to go… Continue reading Springtime Gnome with Patterned Paper

Cultured Collection Cards

Cultured Collection Cards

February 17, 2021February 16, 2021 Kari Van Noy

Hello! It’s Kari here sharing a couple cards from the new release. This stamp set is from the Cultured Collection and it has such beautiful stamps and sentiments. Today I’m pairing the stamp set with simple Oxide backgrounds to show off those stamps! CARD 1 The first card features the world stamp that says “Be… Continue reading Cultured Collection Cards

Mini Color Block Valentines

Mini Color Block Valentines

February 10, 2021February 9, 2021 Kari Van Noy

Hello! It’s Kari here with some Mini Color Block Valentines. Have you seen the Watercolor Hearts stamp set? It’s a fantastic set: there’s the option to stamp the outline box in one color and the heart inside in a different color. It’s a great color block look! I used this stamp set for the sentiments…these… Continue reading Mini Color Block Valentines

Lots of Hearts Card Set

Lots of Hearts Card Set

February 5, 2021February 4, 2021 Kari Van Noy1 Comment

Hello! It’s Kari here today with a cute Valentine project: Lots of Hearts Card set. This heart stamp set is so versatile to use on Valentine’s cards. Today I have four to share with you. For all of them, I used a foiled sentiment with the new Maker Forte Valentines Simple Sayings. Card 1 For… Continue reading Lots of Hearts Card Set

Patterned Paper plus a Peony

Patterned Paper plus a Peony

January 24, 2021January 23, 2021 Kari Van Noy

Hello! It’s Kari here today with a fun card using patterned paper and a peony. I was inspired by the new paper pack designed by Alex Syberia, and I chose a couple papers to start out. The “You are Amazing” paper really jumped out at me. This starts as a basic black and white paper,… Continue reading Patterned Paper plus a Peony

Five Fun Ideas with the Leaves Stencils

Five Fun Ideas with the Leaves Stencils

January 17, 2021January 17, 2021 Kari Van Noy

Hello! Today I have Five fun ideas for using the leaves stencils from Maker Forte. These stencils are beautiful and I love that they have a 6×6 stencil and a slimline stencil! In my video I share five ways to use stencils and I hope you find something to inspire you to use your stencils… Continue reading Five Fun Ideas with the Leaves Stencils

Spectacular Stamp & Stencil Duos

Spectacular Stamp & Stencil Duos

January 10, 2021January 9, 2021 Kari Van Noy1 Comment

Hello! It’s Kari here and today I have TWO cards to share using the Stamp & Stencil Duos from Maker Forte. The *New Safari stamp and stencil bundle is just amazing, and the previously released Deer To Me Stamp and stencil bundle is now back in stock! So I thought I’d make a card with… Continue reading Spectacular Stamp & Stencil Duos

Santa Claus is Coming to Town

Santa Claus is Coming to Town

December 23, 2020December 21, 2020 Kari Van Noy

Hello, it’s Kari here with a Santa Claus card! This is the week that he’s coming to town! So I thought I’d share the TWO stencils that fit perfectly together to create a Santa Sleigh scene. I think it looks a little like a snowglobe, and when you pair it with Kaleidoscope powders, it looks… Continue reading Santa Claus is Coming to Town

Foil-like Card & Tag

Foil-like Card & Tag

December 17, 2020December 16, 2020 Kari Van Noy

Hello, Kari here again with a wreath card & Tag project for you. This wreath stencil is so beautiful and it looks great in foil! Today I’m sharing a foil-like wreath and I hope you love it. These are pretty quick projects, and I have a short video showing you it all! Watch it below… Continue reading Foil-like Card & Tag

Santa’s Sleigh Bouquet

Santa’s Sleigh Bouquet

December 11, 2020December 12, 2020 Kari Van Noy

Hello, it’s Kari here with a card featuring the Sleigh Bouquet designed by Alex Syberia. This is a beautiful stamp set, and you still have time to make your own Christmas projects with this sleigh! Today I started out by watercoloring a deep blue background. I let this dry before adding some pearl and gold… Continue reading Santa’s Sleigh Bouquet

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