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Two cards using Foiled Basics by Yana Smakula

February 27, 2020

You guys, this collection by one of my favorite artists of all times – Yana Smakula – it is just so beautiful and dreamy! I am in love. That’s why I created, not one but two love cards using the beautiful foil plates in this collection. Card 1: I just wanted to combine the loose… Read More Two cards using Foiled Basics by Yana Smakula

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3 more watercolored cards using Simon Says Stamp Stronger Together card kit

February 25, 2020

Namaste! Watercoloring is going strong in my neck of the woods. And lucky for me, the current Simon Says Stamp Stronger Together card kit has 3 pre-printed watercolor cards by the amazingly talented Suzy Plantamura. I used those to create these 3 cards. For all these, I used the watercolor pencils that came with the… Read More 3 more watercolored cards using Simon Says Stamp Stronger Together card kit

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Simon Says Stamp Card Kit – Stronger Together – Card 1

February 23, 2020

Hi guys, after so many days of working on die cut based cards, I am shifting to my old love – watercolors – at least for a little bit. And the perfect companion for this was this month’s Simon Says Stamp – Stronger Together card kit for March 2020. I started by die cutting a… Read More Simon Says Stamp Card Kit – Stronger Together – Card 1

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Cute floral hair accessories – using Large Die of the Month Feb 2020 from Spellbinders

February 20, 2020

If you have a friend / colleague who adores his little granddaughters – what do you do as a crafter? You make pretty hair accessories for those little princesses, of course! :D And that’s exactly what I did!! In my book: Rule number 1: any excuse to craft and spread some cheer, is a great… Read More Cute floral hair accessories – using Large Die of the Month Feb 2020 from Spellbinders

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Mini Accordion Album using journaling cards – from Spellbinders Card kit of the Month Feb 2020

February 17, 2020

Hi friends, I have one more quick and easy crafty project to share today. And just like my last post, this one also uses the super fun and colorful journaling cards from this month’s Spellbinders Card kit. Yes, it is a mini accordion album. I used the white cardstock from this month’s card kit and… Read More Mini Accordion Album using journaling cards – from Spellbinders Card kit of the Month Feb 2020

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Elegant birthday card using Amazing Paper Grace die of the month for Feb 2020 from Spellbinders

February 15, 2020

Hi guys, hope your Saturday is going great! Finally, my girl is back to feeling better after a week of flu. We are about to get sucked into another period of hustle-bustle with a birthday party for younger princess and gotcha-day party for my fur baby. So in the in-between time, I decided to put… Read More Elegant birthday card using Amazing Paper Grace die of the month for Feb 2020 from Spellbinders

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Using Journaling cards for focal points on Cards – using Spellbinders Card kit Feb 2020

February 13, 2020

Hi guys, do you use journaling cards on your cards? This time the Spellbinders Card kit of the month has a pack of journaling cards and I decided to make them focal points on my cards :) These were pretty straightforward-ish to put together. I picked my cards, I picked the background patterned paper for… Read More Using Journaling cards for focal points on Cards – using Spellbinders Card kit Feb 2020

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Girl-y thank you card using Spellbinders Small Die of the Month Feb 2020

February 9, 2020

Hi friends, I am back today with another card idea – this time it is a gray-pink-purple themed thank you card using Spellbinders Small Die of the Month for Feb 2020. This is a pretty straightforward card. I used the dies as they were intended and applied one of my favorite techniques – to use… Read More Girl-y thank you card using Spellbinders Small Die of the Month Feb 2020

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Modern card with stamped succulents using Spellbinders + Fun Stampers Journey Stamp of the Month Feb 2020

February 6, 2020

Hi friends, I am on a quest to try different colors, as well as techniques this year. So for the succulent / cactus stamp set from this month’s Spellbinders + Fun Stampers Journey Stamp of the Month kit, I decided to do something modern-looking. I know, it isn’t exactly my style, but as I said,… Read More Modern card with stamped succulents using Spellbinders + Fun Stampers Journey Stamp of the Month Feb 2020

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DIY little rainbow felt backpack-keychains using Spellbinders Large Die of the Month – Feb 2020

February 4, 2020

Hi guys, if you have been here long enough, you know I like to use paper crafting / card making supplies to make other things too and today is just one more such post :) Yes, I did make a card but I also made two little backpack keychains – and all of these with… Read More DIY little rainbow felt backpack-keychains using Spellbinders Large Die of the Month – Feb 2020

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Abstract scene setting with Spellbinders Large Die of the Month – Feb 2020

February 2, 2020

Hi friends, I have 3 cards to share with you today which are very much like the little children’s books with funky, abstract designs (think sparkly, square-ish clouds) and happy bright colors. What can I say? This month’s Spellbinders Large Die of the Month made me do it :) Ready? Here you go: Card 1:… Read More Abstract scene setting with Spellbinders Large Die of the Month – Feb 2020

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LOVE Wood Sign – upcycled from Goodwill – Valentine home decor craft

January 22, 2020

Hi friends, in Sharma household last week was just a blur – both girls got the flu bug, and I wasn’t feeling my very best either and overall it was something I am hoping doesn’t happen again, at least not anytime soon at all :( But, we are all back to our regular life now,… Read More LOVE Wood Sign – upcycled from Goodwill – Valentine home decor craft

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1 Trick 5 cards – Dry embossing with stencils

January 15, 2020

Hi guys, are you ready for another 1-trick-5-cards post? I know I am :) 1 Trick: Today’s trick is to dry emboss with stencils instead of embossing folders. You do need to use a die cutting / embossing machine for this too. The sandwich will be the platform your stencil paper on which to dry… Read More 1 Trick 5 cards – Dry embossing with stencils

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Hot foiled hearts Valentine card – January’20 Glimmer Kit Add On – “Snarky Hearts”

January 13, 2020

Hi friends, the Sun has decided to bless us with his presence today and I am celebrating by creating a bright & cheery card full of foiled hearts :) This month’s Glimmer Foil kit is just perfect for Valentine’s day – it has gorgeous corner borders and matching dies for making envelopes + several hearts… Read More Hot foiled hearts Valentine card – January’20 Glimmer Kit Add On – “Snarky Hearts”

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5 easy cards with no stamping – Spellbinders Card Kit of the Month – Jan 2020

January 12, 2020

Hi friends, today I have 5 cards to share with you – all easy, nothing elaborate, but just some ideas to use the patterned papers and ephemera pieces. I am showcasing goodies from Spellbinders Card Kit of the Month – Jan 2020 but the same ideas can be applied to papers / die cuts from… Read More 5 easy cards with no stamping – Spellbinders Card Kit of the Month – Jan 2020