Handmade by Kavya

Hey folks!

I am back with another post at Crafty Meraki blog with another way to use those cute critters without having to create a detailed background. This is my go-to technique when I don't feel like blending or coloring a lot.

For this card, I created two mini-oval windows using nesting dies. Crafty Meraki has a wide range of frame dies if you prefer something fancier! I then ink-blended the inside of each frame using distress inks splattered some white paint for a subtle background. After stamping the sentiments and placing the critters using some double-sided foam tape, I decided to use my white Sakura gelly roll pen to add a border to the card.

And there you go! A super simple quick card without having to worry about creating a background or figuring out where to place the critters!

Happy Crafting,

Kavya

Supplies Used:

Newton's Nook Flower Garden
Distress Inks: Mowed Lawn, Mermaid Lagoon, Abandoned Coral, Spiced Marmalade

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Hey folks!

Today's card shows yet another way to use the MFT's Corner Blooms stamp available at Crafty Meraki. Here's how I made this card:

First, stamp the image on some 110lb cardstock
Cut one 'arm' of the corner blooms stamp (I decided to cut the one with two smaller flowers/the one placed on the right side of the heart)
Add a stem to the main flower and color the image using alcohol ink marker

For the background, blend the bottom half of the panel using Antique Linen distress ink. Then, heat emboss the MFT Harmonius Hibiscus background using a pearl gold embossing powder of your choice
Add a sentiment and embellishments of your choice to finish it up! I used a sentiment from MFT Flower Fairies stamp set available at Crafty Meraki and some holographic clear sequins

And you are done :) I hope you enjoyed these creative ways to use a corner stamp!

Thanks,

Kavya

Supplies used:

Floral Stamp: MFT Corner Blooms, MFT Harmonious Hibiscus Background
Sentiment: MFT Flower Fairies
Distress Inks for blending: Ranger Tim Holtz Mini Distress Ink Pads - Antique Linen

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Hey folks!

I hope everyone is safe and sound! Today's card uses MFT's Corner Blooms stamp available at Crafty Meraki to create a heart as a focal image. Yup, you don't have to use corner stamps for just corners anymore! With few alterations, this floral stamp proves to be a versatile addition to your craft stash. Here's how I made this card:

First, stamp the image on some 110lb cardstock and color using alcohol ink markers
Die cut a heart from pale gray cardstock and ink blend the edges using various shades of green
Cut one 'arm' of the corner blooms stamp (I decided to cut the one with two smaller flowers/the one placed on the right side of the heart)
Place the fuzzy cut pieces as follows (feel free to cut the leaves as well and place them wherever you desire!):

Add a sentiment and embellishments of your choice to finish it up! I used a sentiment from MFT Flower Fairies stamp set available at Crafty Meraki and some holographic clear sequins
For the background, dry emboss the panel using an embossing folder of your choice and mat it on a slightly larger piece of green cardstock to add some dimension!

Voila! You are done :) I hope you enjoyed this quick and short tutorial. I will be back in a few days with yet another way to use the corner blooms stamp from MFT!

Thanks,

Kavya

Supplies used:

Floral Stamp: MFT Corner Blooms
Sentiment: MFT Flower Fairies
Distress Inks for blending: Ranger Tim Holtz Mini Distress Ink Pads - Twisted Citron, Cracked Pistachio, Evergreen Bough and Mowed Lawn

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Hey guys,

I know it has been a while since I have posted on my blog but I have definitely been cardmaking! Just stopping by to share a card that I made using Altenew's Paint-A-Flower Rose stamp. The sentiment is from Kraftgali's Peony Bliss Die.

Happy Crafting,

Kavya

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Hello Crafters,

I have the honor of being a guest designer at Time Out Challenges! This means so much to me as it is my first time guest designing. The theme for this challenge, sponsored by CAS-usual Friday stamps, is “Lots or a Little Purple with an optional twist of friendship.

For this card, I was inspired by a Celtic knot used a symbol for friendship. I cut the knot using my cameo on some DIY silver card stock made from silver gift wrapping paper from the dollar store! The flowers are from Altenew’s Flower Garden stamp set and were heat embossed using WOW copper embossing powder. For the background, I used a mix of distress inks and Simon says stamp mini inks. For some extra texture, I heat embossed the background using Spellbinders Canvas Prints Stamp (doesn’t this look just gorgeous? Looks so much like linen or burlap!) and WOW pearl embossing powder. The sentiment was heat embossed on tracing paper (a cheaper alternative than vellum paper imo!) using WOW copper embossing powder.

I hope you like this card. Do join Time Out Challenges by linking a project! Can’t wait to see what you all create.

Thanks,

Kavya

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Hello!

Here is a quick card I made for the MFT Birthday Project Challenge! Nothing fancy here :) Quick and Simple!

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Hey guys!

I know I am way behind on my posts but let's just say that I am not a big fan of writing (probably explains why I am a Computer Science Major!). Today's card is inspired by Altenew's February color inspiration challenge. I actually made two cards for this challenge.

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Hey!
I have a different card to share with you all today... I created the focal point out of a paper quilled rose in a heart. I love the CAS look of this and can't wait to create more like these. The "hello" sentiment was hand-lettered by me and cut using my Cameo. You can find the free svg file under downloads if you are interested!

I am entering this card in the following challenges:

Indian Quilling Challenge
Timeout challenges #154 - Affectionate
Fusion Card Challenge - Two hearts
Crafty Cardmakers - Love is all you need
Craft Challenge #543 - Love/Valentines
The flower challenge - Add Leaves
Kat Scrappiness Blog - Hearts!

Happy Crafting,

Kavya

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Hey folks!
This is my first post on this blog and I am totally excited to be back in the blogging world after 8 years! I have a new card using Altenew's flower garden stamp and some of favorite WOW embossing powders. The background was made using heart die cuts from a nested heart die set and the flowers were painted using a $5 watercolor pearl set from Michaels! I totally love how this card turned out.

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