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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

Distress Inks· Everyday Cards· FREE Tutorials· My Stamping Videos· Techniques - Sponged Backgrounds

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

10 Minutes or Less Cards· 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· Winter Projects

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

Christmas· My Stamping Videos· 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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Loves to make cards Check out my Videos for quick easy tips on how to make pretty cards and get inky fingers. visit my blog: www.sandimaciver.com

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I just love playing with Alcohol Pearls and today I used them to create some simple backgrounds for my MFT Flowers In Bloom Stamp @scrapnstampcanada @myfavoritethings #stamping #alcoholpearls #cardsofinstagram #cardmakinghobby #cardmakers #myfavoritethings #scrapnstampcanada #papercrafting #handmadecards #greetingcards #mftstamps #cardmakers #cards

I just love playing with Alcohol Pearls and today I used them to create some simple backgrounds for my MFT Flowers In Bloom Stamp @scrapnstampcanada @myfavoritethings #stamping #alcoholpearls #cardsofinstagram #cardmakinghobby #cardmakers #myfavoritethings #scrapnstampcanada #papercrafting #handmadecards #greetingcards #mftstamps #cardmakers #cards ...

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Aug 22

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Having another play with the Simon Says Stamp Look for the Rainbows card kit and this time it's with those adorable little birdies in a "rainbow" of colours. FREE PDF in today's blog post @simonsaysstamp #linkinbio #papercrafting #cards #handmadecards #cardsofinstagram #simonsaysstamp #lookfortherainbows #cardmaker #cardmaking #greetingcards #adultcoloring #

Having another play with the Simon Says Stamp Look for the Rainbows card kit and this time it's with those adorable little birdies in a "rainbow" of colours. FREE PDF in today's blog post @simonsaysstamp #linkinbio #papercrafting #cards #handmadecards #cardsofinstagram #simonsaysstamp #lookfortherainbows #cardmaker #cardmaking #greetingcards #adultcoloring # ...

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Aug 20

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I'm hopping today with the Crafty Friends crew and our Shop this month is @concordand9th Love their products so much and they have given the team a 20% off coupon too So come on over and hop and shop with us: https://sandimaciver.com/concord-9th-butterfly-love-turnabout/ #linkinbio #turnaboutstamps #stamping #cardmaking #papercrafting #heatembossing #greetingcards #cardsofinstagram #cardmaking #concordand9th #handmadecards

I'm hopping today with the Crafty Friends crew and our Shop this month is @concordand9th Love their products so much and they have given the team a 20% off coupon too So come on over and hop and shop with us: https://sandimaciver.com/concord-9th-butterfly-love-turnabout/ #linkinbio #turnaboutstamps #stamping #cardmaking #papercrafting #heatembossing #greetingcards #cardsofinstagram #cardmaking #concordand9th #handmadecards ...

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Aug 16

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My first play with the NEW Simon Says Stamp Look for the Rainbows Card Kit and I'm in love! Zig Markers for this one, and a PDF for the card is in today's blog post #linkinbio @simonsaysstamp #cardmaking #papercrafting #adultcoloring #cards #handmadecards #greetingcards #crafting #watercoloring #watercolour #watercolor #simonsaysstamp #cardmakingideas #cardsofinstagram #cardmakinghobby #cardmakers #diycards #simonsaysstamp⁣
https://sandimaciver.com/look-for-the-rainbows-watercolor-flowers/

My first play with the NEW Simon Says Stamp Look for the Rainbows Card Kit and I'm in love! Zig Markers for this one, and a PDF for the card is in today's blog post #linkinbio @simonsaysstamp #cardmaking #papercrafting #adultcoloring #cards #handmadecards #greetingcards #crafting #watercoloring #watercolour #watercolor #simonsaysstamp #cardmakingideas #cardsofinstagram #cardmakinghobby #cardmakers #diycards #simonsaysstamp⁣ https://sandimaciver.com/look-for-the-rainbows-watercolor-flowers/ ...

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Aug 15

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We have a new challenge starting today over at A Blog Named Hero, "Stretch your Stamps", so I decided to create a Christmas card with the Hero Arts Tropical Flowers and a Batik Background using the Leafy Bold Background Stamp - video and PDF on my blog this morning #linkinbio @heroarts #papercrafting #cardmaking #adultcoloring #cards #cardsofinstagram #handmadecards #handmade #greetingcards #crafting #handmadecards #cardmakinghobby #cardmaker

We have a new challenge starting today over at A Blog Named Hero, "Stretch your Stamps", so I decided to create a Christmas card with the Hero Arts Tropical Flowers and a Batik Background using the Leafy Bold Background Stamp - video and PDF on my blog this morning #linkinbio @heroarts #papercrafting #cardmaking #adultcoloring #cards #cardsofinstagram #handmadecards #handmade #greetingcards #crafting #handmadecards #cardmakinghobby #cardmaker ...

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Aug 11

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A second card I created using Tombow Markers to watercolor this lovely new Harmony Stamp from #pennyblack #linkinbio #tombowmarkers #adultcoloring #stamps #cardmaking #cardsofinstagram #handmadecards #papercrafting #coloringforadults #coloring #rubberstamp

A second card I created using Tombow Markers to watercolor this lovely new Harmony Stamp from #pennyblack #linkinbio #tombowmarkers #adultcoloring #stamps #cardmaking #cardsofinstagram #handmadecards #papercrafting #coloringforadults #coloring #rubberstamp ...

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Aug 11

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That exact moment when you regret not buying Hero Arts full sized ink pads. LOL. #heroarts #miniinkpadsrockuntiltheydont #papercrafting #cards #stamping

That exact moment when you regret not buying Hero Arts full sized ink pads. LOL. #heroarts #miniinkpadsrockuntiltheydont #papercrafting #cards #stamping ...

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Aug 11

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I'm excited to be posting on the @scrapnstampcanada blog this morning with a new video on how to watercolor with Tombow markers and created this card with the lovely new Harmony Stamp from #pennyblack #linkinbio #tombowmarkers #adultcoloring #stamps #cardmaking #cardsofinstagram #handmadecards #papercrafting #coloringforadults #coloring #rubberstamp

I'm excited to be posting on the @scrapnstampcanada blog this morning with a new video on how to watercolor with Tombow markers and created this card with the lovely new Harmony Stamp from #pennyblack #linkinbio #tombowmarkers #adultcoloring #stamps #cardmaking #cardsofinstagram #handmadecards #papercrafting #coloringforadults #coloring #rubberstamp ...

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Aug 10

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A fast and easy card created with the @simonsaysstamp Outline Leaves background stamp and their lovely NEW Filigree Wreath Die - it's so beautiful! #simonsaysstamp #cleanandsimplecards #cardsofinstagram #sandimaciver #papercrafting #cardmaking #cards #stamping #adultcoloring #cardsofinstagram #handmadecards #cardistry

A fast and easy card created with the @simonsaysstamp Outline Leaves background stamp and their lovely NEW Filigree Wreath Die - it's so beautiful! #simonsaysstamp #cleanandsimplecards #cardsofinstagram #sandimaciver #papercrafting #cardmaking #cards #stamping #adultcoloring #cardsofinstagram #handmadecards #cardistry ...

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Aug 3

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another card for you today, a quick and easy emboss resist background and a little inlaid die cutting with this awesome new sentiment die from @simonsaysstamp LOVE IT> shared a PDF file for this card in today's blog post #linkinbio #simonsaysstamp #stamping #cardmakersofinstagram #papercrafting #handmadecards #diecutting

another card for you today, a quick and easy emboss resist background and a little inlaid die cutting with this awesome new sentiment die from @simonsaysstamp LOVE IT> shared a PDF file for this card in today's blog post #linkinbio #simonsaysstamp #stamping #cardmakersofinstagram #papercrafting #handmadecards #diecutting ...

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Aug 3

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I'm excited to be hopping with the Scrap 'N Stamp team today with a Pop up Box Card challenge. I created with the My Favorite Things Deck the Howls stamp/die set, love those little doggies. I also shared a video and PDF for this card in my blog post #linkinbio @scrapnstampcanada #cardmakersofinstagram #copicmarker #adultcoloring #stamping #papercrafts #papercrafting #handmadecards

I'm excited to be hopping with the Scrap 'N Stamp team today with a Pop up Box Card challenge. I created with the My Favorite Things Deck the Howls stamp/die set, love those little doggies. I also shared a video and PDF for this card in my blog post #linkinbio @scrapnstampcanada #cardmakersofinstagram #copicmarker #adultcoloring #stamping #papercrafts #papercrafting #handmadecards ...

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It's Christmas in July over at A Blog Named Hero so I created a couple of simple Holiday cards with the Wonder and Magic of Christmas stamp/die set from @heroarts The challenge runs through Aug 10th so come on over and join in the fun. I also shared a free PDF for both cards on my blog #linkinbio #cardmaking #stamping #papercrafting #holidaycards #christmascards #cardmakersofinstagram #handmadecards #cardmakinghobby #diycards #crafting #greetingcards #cardmaker

It's Christmas in July over at A Blog Named Hero so I created a couple of simple Holiday cards with the Wonder and Magic of Christmas stamp/die set from @heroarts The challenge runs through Aug 10th so come on over and join in the fun. I also shared a free PDF for both cards on my blog #linkinbio #cardmaking #stamping #papercrafting #holidaycards #christmascards #cardmakersofinstagram #handmadecards #cardmakinghobby #diycards #crafting #greetingcards #cardmaker ...

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Jul 27

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I finally got to play with the new Simon Says Stamp Party Like a Panda Card Kit and I'm in love with this little die cut panda, and he's fuzzy, LOVE it....I shared a FREE PDF for the card today on my blog #linkinbio #simonsaysstamp #cardmakinghobby #stamping #papercrafting #diecutting #handmadecards #papercrafts #cardmaking #cards

I finally got to play with the new Simon Says Stamp Party Like a Panda Card Kit and I'm in love with this little die cut panda, and he's fuzzy, LOVE it....I shared a FREE PDF for the card today on my blog #linkinbio #simonsaysstamp #cardmakinghobby #stamping #papercrafting #diecutting #handmadecards #papercrafts #cardmaking #cards ...

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Jul 26

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I'm having so much fun coloring these adorable images from the Never Quit swimming set from @simonsaysstamp This is day two and today it's dolphins and turtles with a PDF download and a video on my blog this morning #linkinbio, #SSSBelieveInYou #simonsaysstamp #stamping #cardmaking #papercrafting #adultcoloring #coloringforadults #copicmarker

I'm having so much fun coloring these adorable images from the Never Quit swimming set from @simonsaysstamp This is day two and today it's dolphins and turtles with a PDF download and a video on my blog this morning #linkinbio, #SSSBelieveInYou #simonsaysstamp #stamping #cardmaking #papercrafting #adultcoloring #coloringforadults #copicmarker ...

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Jul 25

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I'm so excited to be playing with the "Never Quit Swimming set from @simonsaysstamp and their new #SSSBelieveInYou release that goes live today. I shared a video and PDF files for the cards in today's blog post as well as links to all the awesome new products #linkinbio #simonsaysstamp #cardsofinstagram #copiccoloring #papercrafts #cardmaking #stamping #colorforadults #handmadecards

I'm so excited to be playing with the "Never Quit Swimming set from @simonsaysstamp and their new #SSSBelieveInYou release that goes live today. I shared a video and PDF files for the cards in today's blog post as well as links to all the awesome new products #linkinbio #simonsaysstamp #cardsofinstagram #copiccoloring #papercrafts #cardmaking #stamping #colorforadults #handmadecards ...

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Remember that little distress oxide spraying mess I shared the other day? Well, here is what I created out of it. Two cards for this weeks Simon Says Stamp Wednesday Challenge. Details and free PDF Download on my blog this morning #linkinbio #simonsaysstamp #timholtz #distressoxideinks #cardmaking #stamping #papercrafting #cardmakersofinstagram #diecutting

Remember that little distress oxide spraying mess I shared the other day? Well, here is what I created out of it. Two cards for this weeks Simon Says Stamp Wednesday Challenge. Details and free PDF Download on my blog this morning #linkinbio #simonsaysstamp #timholtz #distressoxideinks #cardmaking #stamping #papercrafting #cardmakersofinstagram #diecutting ...

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Jul 19

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Distress oxide spray backgrounds. For the @simonsaystamp Wed. Challenge for this week. #timholtz #distressoxideinks #backgrounds #stamping #cardmaking

Distress oxide spray backgrounds. For the @simonsaystamp Wed. Challenge for this week. #timholtz #distressoxideinks #backgrounds #stamping #cardmaking ...

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Jul 19

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Raya at Scrap 'N Stamp in Vancouver B.C. Canada has just brought in a HUGE selection of Gina K products including ALL of her amazing card stock - and has a little ordering special for this weekend #linkinbio #ginakdesigns #stamping #papercrafts #cardmaking #cardmakersofinstagram #handmadecards

Raya at Scrap 'N Stamp in Vancouver B.C. Canada has just brought in a HUGE selection of Gina K products including ALL of her amazing card stock - and has a little ordering special for this weekend #linkinbio #ginakdesigns #stamping #papercrafts #cardmaking #cardmakersofinstagram #handmadecards ...

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Jul 19

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I was playing with the beautiful Sweet Friendship stamp @ginakdesigns set the other day. I love this stamp but I don't always have time to color it, so I created a couple of fast and easy 10 minute or less cards with the heat embossing technique. Info and free PDF downloads in today's blog post: #linkinbio #ginakdesigns #fastandeasycards #10minutesorlesscards #stamping #cardmaking #cards #heatembossing #handmadecards

I was playing with the beautiful Sweet Friendship stamp @ginakdesigns set the other day. I love this stamp but I don't always have time to color it, so I created a couple of fast and easy 10 minute or less cards with the heat embossing technique. Info and free PDF downloads in today's blog post: #linkinbio #ginakdesigns #fastandeasycards #10minutesorlesscards #stamping #cardmaking #cards #heatembossing #handmadecards ...

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Jul 18

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Wow, Crafty Sale over at Simon Says Stamps - I just saw some amazing prices on some great products - #linkinbio #craftysales #shoponline #cardmaking #simonsaysstamp #stamping

Wow, Crafty Sale over at Simon Says Stamps - I just saw some amazing prices on some great products - #linkinbio #craftysales #shoponline #cardmaking #simonsaysstamp #stamping ...

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