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Halloween Cacti Embellishments

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Hello everyone and welcome to another fun ADORNit project! For this particular design, I used one of the paintable sheets, Cactus Love,  full of fun and beautiful cacti images. My dear friend Jennifer loves all things cactus, succulents and halloween. And I thought it would be a great idea to color and create some embellishments she can use for all her future Halloween projects. I wanted to keep it simple and only add some dimensional, glitter stickers , and keep the color true to both the holiday and the cacti. Sometimes, creating something new can take you put of your comfort zone,  and allows for fun creations! If you would like to recreate these , you can find the product by visiting the ADORNit website . Remember to share them with me on Instagram @doodledaisiesandink! Happy Crafting, Eny Dunn

OddBall Art Blog Challenge

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Hello everyone! It's the 1st of the month, and that means another blog challenge over at OddBall Art . This months theme is Naughty Gnomes, and appropriately enough, I have chosen imagine #461 Naughty Gnomes for my DT entry. For this fun cover, I decided to pair the gnomes with a fun Mushroom House coloring page I got from Pinterest. To keep it simple, I colored my images using my American Crafts colored pencils. I love the monthly challenges, because it gives everyone the opportunity to try something new, push their creativity and use some creepy cute images! I cant wait to see what you all come up with. If you need any digital images for this challenge, make sure to use coupon code DTENY10 for 10% off your purchase! Happy Crafting! Eny Dunn

Chin Up Buttercup

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Floral images and a great sentiment are my weakness! I love combining different stamp sets, to make my vision come to life. It also serves as a great opportunity to try different mediums and techniques. For this simple card cover, I used the Chin Up Buttercup stamp set from Ink Road Stamps paired with one of the floral images from the Poppy stamp set from Stampendous. I wanted to create levels of color, using my Spectrum Noir Alcohol Markers and my distress inks. I stamped my floral image over Tim Holtz distress watercolor paper, and colored it using various shades of pink, yellow and green distress inks. Once it was dry, I was able to fussy cut it and proceeded to create my background. I created the effect of broad brush stories by using the broad tip aide of my Spectrum markers, going from lightest pink, to darkest pink. At the bottom right corner, I stamped my chin up Buttercup sentiment and added a few details using the mini flowers included in that set. I adhered my large ...

Quick and Easy Spring Card|Newton's Nook Stamps

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Hello everyone and Happy Friday! Today's card was inspired by this adorable stamp set from Newton's Nook, that has a fun play on the "April showers, bring May flowers" sentiment. I wanted to create a colorful background, so I used my cloud border stencil, and distress inks, to add a soft sunrising effect to my cover. I had in my stash a die set from Peachy Cheap that I acquired a while back, and it has this adorable person holding an umbrella and wearing rain boots. Using the same smooth white cardstock I used for my background, I cut the piece using my Spellbinders Platinum 6 Machine. Added a bit of color to my image my using the same distress inks as my background. I wanted to add a simple ground where my person could stand on , and I created the look of grass by using three different shades of green of my Copic markers. Using a flick motion along the bottom of my cover. I stamped my sentiment, and adhered my die cut, added some enamel accents and done! For th...

Floral Mandala Thank You Card|Color Burst Watercolor Powders

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Hello everyone! I've been a little M.I.A , but I'm back with this card I created, using the Floral Mandala background stamp from Hero Arts. Also wanted to use this opportunity to showcase some of the colors included in the Galaxy Color Burst set, and how to use these watercolor powders. I began my card by applying some anti-static powder over my Canson Mixed Media paper and then stamped the  Floral Mandala image  with some Versa Mark Clear Ink. I used my Tim Holtz Stamp Platform to make sure I have a crisp, full image. For my embossed detail, I used Lawn Fawn Rose Gold Embossing powder, and melted it down with my brand new Wagner heat gun. This tool is amazing and worth every penny. It's so quick to melt my embossing powder, and that means less warping of my paper. Once everything was cool, I was able to use three of the Color Busrt colors in the set; Solar Flare, Jupiter and Terrestrial. By gently tapping the bottom of my bottles (once they're upside down), I get e...

Mothers Day Card|Spellbinders|Distress Oxide Inks

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Hello everyone and Happy Monday! Today I wanted to share another Card Making project, this time using one of my new Spellbinders die sets, You Mean The World To Me! This set is designed for card covers, and will fit perfectly a standard A2 size card (4.25x5.50). I wanted to really focus on this beautiful die set, so I created a soft background using some Distress Oxide Inks and adding a gold shimmer finish. I love being able to put together a super sinple, yet gorgeous, card for holidays and special occasions. For the full step by step tutorial and product list, please visit my YouTube Channel . Happy crafting, Eny Dunn

10 Cards, One Kit| SSS May Kit| Pink Fresh Studio Elements

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Hello everyone, Thank you for joining me again for another Card Making video. Today I wanted to share how quick and easy it is to create 10 cards, using one paper or card kit. For these cards, I didn't stamp any images or use fancy mediums, I simply used some patterned 6x6 paper, puffy and enamel stickers, and my card bases. I went with the tried and true A2 size card (4.25x5.50) but decided to make five of the cards top folding and the other five side folding, to switch it up a bit. Took me about 20 minutes to create all these cards, and it was rather therapeutic. I had some snacks, my kids were in the room with me, and it was great to be able to create without over thinking the process. Just some simple layering to have some cards ready for any occasion. For the full step by step tutorial, please visit my YouTube Channel . Happy crafting, Eny Dunn

Mother's Day Card| feat. Simon Says Stamp

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Good morning and happy Monday! Thank you so much for joining me on yet another Card Making video. I had a lot of fun creating this card, because I was able to use two new products from Simon Says Stamp. The center cut background stamp and "mom" die set, were part of their exclusive mothers day card kit 2018. Some items included in the kit are sold separately (the die set) and some releases are meant to be used with an overall theme, like the center cut stamp. They have a variety of stamps similar to this one. It makes it fun and easy to create intricate backgrounds, or use just one element to create a unique detail. I wanted to use my watercolor palette for my background, so I decided to heat emboss my main image, to add an extra layer and pop of color. A raised edge works great for watercoloring, to keep each color seperate from the other, but I just wanted an extra touch to background, to help my watercolor stand out more. Using some scraps of paper I had in my stash, I...

Some Odd Girl Birthday Stamp (DT Call Entry)

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Hello everyone! This one is a late night post, but I couldn't wait to share! This beauty here is from Some Odd Girl's digital stamp selection, Birthday Wishes. She is fun and happy, and I couldn't wait to color her. For this particular image, I used my Copic Ciao Markers (list of colors at end of post) , to add shading and highlight. Inspired by a 6x6 Echo Park birthday paper pack, I created a vibrant, colorful card, perfect for celebrating a loved ones birthday. By creating simple layers, I add a touch of interest, without taking away from the image. I really wanted her to stand out, even more than she already does. I'm so happy to have stumbled upon this growing company, that creates fun and affordable physical and digital stamps for all occasions. Visit Some Odd Girl on Instagram , to get a glimpse of what they have to offer. Happy crafting, Eny Dunn Copic Ciao Markers used for this card: Skin: E00 E11 Hair: E21 E37 E29 Clothes: RV02 RV04 R20 V12...

Quick and Easy Box Card

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Hello everyone! I hope you're all having an amazing Wednesday. Today I wanted to share a quick and easy way to create a box card. Uaing a mini pizza box template and design for my idea, this one is so easy to recreate, you'll want to make a few before the day is done. With just two sheets of 6x6 paper, you can create one 4x4 box, perfect for adding a gift card, pop up elements or any other goodies you want to gift. Making sure one of the sheets is slightly smaller in size, you will score each corner at 1 inch, and create notches to assemble a cute little box. Make sure to use a strong adhesive for this one, score tape should do the trick! For the full step by step tutorial, make sure to visit my YouTube Channel . Happy crafting, Eny Dunn

Simple Double Fold Card

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Hello everyone, Welcome to another Card Making video and post. Today I wanted to share a simple double fold card, perfect for adding a interactive element to your card, without all the hassle, extra trimming or die cutting. Today I used a Jane Dunn Hampton Art clear stamp. These layered flowers add a wonderful touch to any card. By stamping my images with distress oxides, I achieve a chalk or matte look, that plays well with the simplicity of the overall look. I added a bit of interest by embellishing my cover with some washi tape and enamel accents. When you open the second fold, you see a simple sentiment and flower details, keeping the main focus on the cover and giving enough room to write a heartfelt note. For the full step by step tutorial and product list, please visit my YouTube Channel. Make sure to follow me on all my social media accounts, so you may be notified of all new tutorials , sneak peeks, and project shares. Happy crafting, Eny Dunn

The Impossible Card: Simplified

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Hello everyone and Happy Monday! Today I wanted to share a card that has been circulating around YouTube and Instagram for a little while now, The Impossible Card. My simplified version cuts the cutting time in half by masking both sides of the base cardstock. One side before my pencil marks and scoring and one side after the fact. The base for this card is 5x7. I used 80lb smooth white cardstock, because it's easier to bend and fold without tearing the paper. Once your paper is cut to 5x7, you want to mask with your favorite solid or patterned paper, and then mark with a pencil the areas you will be cutting to create your folds. Once the card base is cut, all sides are folded and masked, you can then add all your embellishments and details. This is a fun card to make for all special occasions and I was very excited to share it with you. For the full tutorial and product name, please visit my YouTube Channel . Happy crafting, Eny Dunn

Dimensional Card: Use your stash!

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Hello everyone! Today's card is brought to you by my stash! Yes, indeed this card was made using items available in my stash. I wanted to add dimension and interest to this particular card, but didn't want to break out the die cut machine. Using son patterned paper, a crepe paper flower embellishment from a previous project, and cut aparts, I created a simple but beautiful card, perfect for any occasion. Please visit my YouTube Channel for a step by step tutorial ! Happy crafting, Eny Dunn

Egg Easter Scene Shaker Wand

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Hello everyone, Eny here with DoodleChips Crafts! I have a quick and easy project to share with you today. I recently found these egg containers at Dollar Tree, with enough depth to use for some shaker fun! I used stickers, crinkle paper and lots of shaker bits, to create a fun and simple shaker wand. These are always perfect gifts, and are so fun to create. You can use this concept and create fun wall decor, Easter egg hun goodie gifts and so much more. Just another way to show some love, without breaking the bank! Make sure to check my video tutorial for all the details! Happy crafting, Eny 💖