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New Video – Hero Arts Hello Toucan two Layer Watercolor and Distress Oxide Ink Card

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Hi stamping friends, today I’m sharing a NEW VIDEO – Hero Arts Hello Toucan Two Layer watercolor and Distress Oxide…
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NEW VIDEO – Distress Oxide Ink Simple Backgrounds #4

Distress Oxide Inks· Everyday Cards· Techniques - Masking· Techniques - Sponged Backgrounds

Simon Says Stamp Wednesday Challenge for this week is Anything Goes – Tim Holtz Stamps.

Fairytails and Dandelions – New Video

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Simon Says Stamp Beautiful Day Card – In 10 minutes or less

10 minutes to WOW· cards for friends· Everyday Cards· Sympathy Cards· Techniques - Die Cutting· Techniques - Sponged Backgrounds

Welcome back stamping friends, today I’m sharing a super fast and easy card created with the Simon Says Stamp Beautiful Day Stamp set

Simon Says Stamp Snow Much

Distress Inks· Everyday Cards· FREE Tutorials· Simon Says Stamp· Techniques - Heat Embossing· Techniques - Sponged Backgrounds

What do you do when it’s -39 outside and snowing? Turn on the fireplace, make tea and colour snowmen of course!

Winter Sky Sponged Background

Card Making Videos· Christmas· Stampin Up· Techniques - Sponged Backgrounds

Hi stampers, I ran out of Christmas cards the other day so I was creating some new ones with this cool Winter Sky Sponged background

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Card maker, youtuber, blogger, cancer survivor, mom to two corgis, Wife to an awesome guy. LOVE LIFE Visit my blog: www.sandimaciver.com

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I'm so excited to be playing along with the @simonsaysstamp #sssunitedwecraft blog party Today. I chose the Cosmos Background stamp for the project and spent a blissful hour coloring it up. Do you find coloring relaxing? I sure do. Visit me at www.sandimaciver.com and grab the link for the rest of the 99 crafters sharing in today's blog party. #linkinbio #simonsaysstamp #copicmarkers #copiccoloring #adultcoloring #misti #mysweetpetunia #cardmaking #papercrafting #handmadecards #sandimaciver #stampinwithsandi #ssslove #stamps #crafting

I'm so excited to be playing along with the @simonsaysstamp #sssunitedwecraft blog party Today. I chose the Cosmos Background stamp for the project and spent a blissful hour coloring it up. Do you find coloring relaxing? I sure do. Visit me at www.sandimaciver.com and grab the link for the rest of the 99 crafters sharing in today's blog party. #linkinbio #simonsaysstamp #copicmarkers #copiccoloring #adultcoloring #misti #mysweetpetunia #cardmaking #papercrafting #handmadecards #sandimaciver #stampinwithsandi #ssslove #stamps #crafting ...

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Apr 3

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My second card for a couple of @simonsaysstamp challenges today, the stencil challenge for #sssigchallenge and #birthdaycards for the Wednesday blog challenge, created with the Peony Bouquet Stencil Details in today's blog post #linkinbio #simonsaysstamp #sssheybestie #cardmaking #papercrafting #stencilart #distressoxideinks #handmadegreetingcards #cardmakersofinstagram #sssunitedwecraft

My second card for a couple of @simonsaysstamp challenges today, the stencil challenge for #sssigchallenge and #birthdaycards for the Wednesday blog challenge, created with the Peony Bouquet Stencil Details in today's blog post #linkinbio #simonsaysstamp #sssheybestie #cardmaking #papercrafting #stencilart #distressoxideinks #handmadegreetingcards #cardmakersofinstagram #sssunitedwecraft ...

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Apr 3

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Playing a couple of @simonsaysstamp challenges today, the stencil challenge for #sssigchallenge and #birthdaycards for the Wednesday blog challenge, created with the Peony Bouquet Stencil Details in today's blog post #linkinbio #simonsaysstamp #sssheybestie #cardmaking #papercrafting #stencilart #distressoxideinks #handmadegreetingcards #cardmakersofinstagram #sssunitedwecraft

Playing a couple of @simonsaysstamp challenges today, the stencil challenge for #sssigchallenge and #birthdaycards for the Wednesday blog challenge, created with the Peony Bouquet Stencil Details in today's blog post #linkinbio #simonsaysstamp #sssheybestie #cardmaking #papercrafting #stencilart #distressoxideinks #handmadegreetingcards #cardmakersofinstagram #sssunitedwecraft ...

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Apr 2

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My second card today created with the @reverseconfetti Butterfly Wreath Stamp and Die Set and of course @heroarts lovely Abstract Graphic texture die, LOVE the backgrounds it creates. PDF tutorial on the blog today #linkinbio #cardmaking #sssunitedwecraft #heroarts #papercrafting #coronavirus #isolation #craftingmytimeaway #cardtutorials #sandimaciver #stampinwithsandi #adultcoloring #watercolorcards

My second card today created with the @reverseconfetti Butterfly Wreath Stamp and Die Set and of course @heroarts lovely Abstract Graphic texture die, LOVE the backgrounds it creates. PDF tutorial on the blog today #linkinbio #cardmaking #sssunitedwecraft #heroarts #papercrafting #coronavirus #isolation #craftingmytimeaway #cardtutorials #sandimaciver #stampinwithsandi #adultcoloring #watercolorcards ...

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Apr 1

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5 more inches of snow here so I'm coloring butterflies to remind Mother Nature it's supposed to be spring, LOL this is @reverseconfetti Butterfly Wreath stamp and die set and I share a pdf for each card in today's post #linkinbio #cardtutorials #sandimaciver #stampinwithsandi #cardmaking #papercrafting #handmadecards #diecutting #watercolorcards #adultcoloring #coloringforadults

5 more inches of snow here so I'm coloring butterflies to remind Mother Nature it's supposed to be spring, LOL this is @reverseconfetti Butterfly Wreath stamp and die set and I share a pdf for each card in today's post #linkinbio #cardtutorials #sandimaciver #stampinwithsandi #cardmaking #papercrafting #handmadecards #diecutting #watercolorcards #adultcoloring #coloringforadults ...

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Mar 31

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MORE SPRING for the #SSSIGchallengeI and day 30 of #thedailymarker30day with Kathyrac. This time I used my #artezarealbrushpens to color the fabulous Early Tulip Bouquet from @picketfencestudios love how easy these are to color with!. Video up on my blog

MORE SPRING for the #SSSIGchallengeI and day 30 of #thedailymarker30day with Kathyrac. This time I used my #artezarealbrushpens to color the fabulous Early Tulip Bouquet from @picketfencestudios love how easy these are to color with!. Video up on my blog ...

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Mar 31

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Day 29 #thedailymarker30day by @kathyrac and I'm playing with @Arteza Real Brush Pens and this awesome BIG Birthday Cake stamp from @coloradocraftcompany Video up on my blog #coloradocraftcompany

Day 29 #thedailymarker30day by @kathyrac and I'm playing with @Arteza Real Brush Pens and this awesome BIG Birthday Cake stamp from @coloradocraftcompany Video up on my blog #coloradocraftcompany ...

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Mar 30

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Wishing SPRING would arrive, so I colored some @simonsaysstamp Cosmos for Day 28 of #thedailymarker30day with @kathyrac Using my @artez real brush pens, Because the stamp is 6 x 6, I was able to cut down the panel to create two cards yeah!. Video up on my blog

Wishing SPRING would arrive, so I colored some @simonsaysstamp Cosmos for Day 28 of #thedailymarker30day with @kathyrac Using my @artez real brush pens, Because the stamp is 6 x 6, I was able to cut down the panel to create two cards yeah!. Video up on my blog ...

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Mar 30

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I need SPRING so I colored some @simonsaysstamp Cosmos for Day 27 of #thedailymarker30day with @kathyrac Using my @artez real brush pens, love how easy these are to color with!. Video up on my blog

I need SPRING so I colored some @simonsaysstamp Cosmos for Day 27 of #thedailymarker30day with @kathyrac Using my @artez real brush pens, love how easy these are to color with!. Video up on my blog ...

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Mar 26

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This little baggy box matches the Easter Card I created with the @simonsaysstamp Oh Bunny stamp and Die set and @memorybox Blooming Heart Wreath die. The background paper is Moda Scrap. There is a video and PDF for this baggy box over on my blog:

This little baggy box matches the Easter Card I created with the @simonsaysstamp Oh Bunny stamp and Die set and @memorybox Blooming Heart Wreath die. The background paper is Moda Scrap. There is a video and PDF for this baggy box over on my blog: ...

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Mar 26

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Trying to create spring at my house with the @simonsaysstamp Oh Bunny stamp and Die set and @memorybox Blooming Heart Wreath die. The background paper is Moda Scrap and gave me a great color base to start from. FREE PDF for the card on my blog #linkinbio #cardmaking #papercrafting #simonsaysstamp #eastercards #bunnycards #diecutting #diycards #cleanandsimplecards #freetutorials #sandimaciver #stampinwithsandi

Trying to create spring at my house with the @simonsaysstamp Oh Bunny stamp and Die set and @memorybox Blooming Heart Wreath die. The background paper is Moda Scrap and gave me a great color base to start from. FREE PDF for the card on my blog #linkinbio #cardmaking #papercrafting #simonsaysstamp #eastercards #bunnycards #diecutting #diycards #cleanandsimplecards #freetutorials #sandimaciver #stampinwithsandi ...

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Mar 25

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Blowing snow outside yesterday so I decided to ignore it and create some Easter projects (maybe Mother Nature will take the hint LOL!). ⁣ This is a cute little gift box and coordinating card created with the "Oh Bunny" stamp and die set from @simonsaysstamp and the beautiful Blooming Heart Wreath die from @memoryboxco New Video and PDF downloads for both project in today's blog post #linkinbio #cardmaking #papercrafting #eastercards #easterprojects #cardmakingvideo #youtuber #videotutorial #simonsaysstamp #memorybox #memoryboxdies #diecutting #handmadecards #papercrafts #tutoriais #papercraft #stamping #boxes

Blowing snow outside yesterday so I decided to ignore it and create some Easter projects (maybe Mother Nature will take the hint LOL!). ⁣ This is a cute little gift box and coordinating card created with the "Oh Bunny" stamp and die set from @simonsaysstamp and the beautiful Blooming Heart Wreath die from @memoryboxco New Video and PDF downloads for both project in today's blog post #linkinbio #cardmaking #papercrafting #eastercards #easterprojects #cardmakingvideo #youtuber #videotutorial #simonsaysstamp #memorybox #memoryboxdies #diecutting #handmadecards #papercrafts #tutoriais #papercraft #stamping #boxes ...

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Rainbows just make me happy, how about you? this is my second card share in today's @pinkfreshstudio blog hop with my @craftyfriends come on over and join in the fun

Rainbows just make me happy, how about you? this is my second card share in today's @pinkfreshstudio blog hop with my @craftyfriends come on over and join in the fun ...

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Crafty Friends blog hop today sharing piles of card inspiration using @pinkfreshstudio products Come on over for our E- Social (germ free), and bring your tea! #linkinbio #pinkfreshstudio #cleanandsimplecards #cardmaking #papercrafting #diycards #handmadecards #craftyfriends #diecutting #simplecardmaking #sandimaciver @stampinwithsandi

Crafty Friends blog hop today sharing piles of card inspiration using @pinkfreshstudio products Come on over for our E- Social (germ free), and bring your tea! #linkinbio #pinkfreshstudio #cleanandsimplecards #cardmaking #papercrafting #diycards #handmadecards #craftyfriends #diecutting #simplecardmaking #sandimaciver @stampinwithsandi ...

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#thedailymarker30day Day 17 was another fun bunny landing in a field of daisies....me wishing this crazy winter would end so I can get out in my garden, LOL thank you @kathyrac for this challenge #copics #copicmarkers #coloring #coloringforadults #adultcoloring #cardmaking #cardmakinghobby #cardmakersofinstagram #diycards #springcards

#thedailymarker30day Day 17 was another fun bunny landing in a field of daisies....me wishing this crazy winter would end so I can get out in my garden, LOL thank you @kathyrac for this challenge #copics #copicmarkers #coloring #coloringforadults #adultcoloring #cardmaking #cardmakinghobby #cardmakersofinstagram #diycards #springcards ...

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Day 16 of #thedailymarker30day with @kathyrac and I'm into easter cards with this adorable bunny from @pennyblackstamps This coloring challenge could not have come at a better time, what a great distraction

Day 16 of #thedailymarker30day with @kathyrac and I'm into easter cards with this adorable bunny from @pennyblackstamps This coloring challenge could not have come at a better time, what a great distraction ...

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Mar 18

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I'm sharing two cards I created with this adorable little bunny stamp from @pennyblack I decided he made the perfect Easter cards so I used the #bunnykisses sentiment die from @simonsaysstamp on the blue one along with the "clouds for days" stencil that I can't seem to stop playing with, LOL FREE PDF download for both cards in today's blog post for you

I'm sharing two cards I created with this adorable little bunny stamp from @pennyblack I decided he made the perfect Easter cards so I used the #bunnykisses sentiment die from @simonsaysstamp on the blue one along with the "clouds for days" stencil that I can't seem to stop playing with, LOL FREE PDF download for both cards in today's blog post for you ...

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Mar 15

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I created this adorable shaker card with the new Sleeping Baby stamps and dies from @picketfencestudios March release. Such an adorable image to color for day 15 of @Kathyrac #thedailymarker30day coloring challenge.⁣ FREE PDF download for the card in today's blog post

I created this adorable shaker card with the new Sleeping Baby stamps and dies from @picketfencestudios March release. Such an adorable image to color for day 15 of @Kathyrac #thedailymarker30day coloring challenge.⁣ FREE PDF download for the card in today's blog post ...

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Staying in and avoiding the crazy so I die cut this puppy 8 times in different colors and did the inlaid technique. As a stained glass artist, this new Die plate from @Picketfencestudios really spoke to me, now working on my second and third ones. Details here: https://sandimaciver.com/picket-fence-march-release/⁣ ⁣ Details of the card and the release in today's blog post #linkinbio #diecutting #inlaidtechnique #cardmaking #papercrafting,

Staying in and avoiding the crazy so I die cut this puppy 8 times in different colors and did the inlaid technique. As a stained glass artist, this new Die plate from @Picketfencestudios really spoke to me, now working on my second and third ones. Details here: https://sandimaciver.com/picket-fence-march-release/⁣ ⁣ Details of the card and the release in today's blog post #linkinbio #diecutting #inlaidtechnique #cardmaking #papercrafting, ...

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Card #2 for the @picketfencestudios March release and the Early Tulip Bouquet Stamp Set. Colored with copics and I LOVE this big strong images, so easy to color when you a trifocal girl. Details of the release in today's blog post

Card #2 for the @picketfencestudios March release and the Early Tulip Bouquet Stamp Set. Colored with copics and I LOVE this big strong images, so easy to color when you a trifocal girl. Details of the release in today's blog post ...

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