More Maker Mania 14 Favorite Cards

In the kit of products we received from Maker Mania 14 were the embossing folder, dies, stencil and rub-ons from Hero Arts you see here. One of the store teachers always features white on white cards, and I thought this one was amazing so I basically copied it. The rub-ons were also featured in the card below I cased from another store teacher:

We also received a set of stamps that are perfect for mixed media cards. I played with some mixed media products I had here and came up with this card:

Cardmaking Joy & Hugs, Karen 

Maker Mania 14 Favorite Cards

I loved the classes and products from this fall's Maker Mania and this card is an homage to my #1 favorite card that was taught:

Clipper Street Scrapbook shared a card in their class that I was enamored with. Years ago I had some Creative Expressions Gilding Polish but it was not in my stash anymore. It is now! I rushed right out and bought the same colors Deanna Hutchinson showed on her card- just look at that background with that amazing embossing folder gilded with that teal and gold polish! The typewriter die was also part of the products included with the Maker Mania 14 package and it too was gilded gold. My only problem with this card was in the A2 size, not enough of that gorgeous background shows. So I made a 5 x 7 version:

Problem solved! The products you see were all made by Hero Arts and are exclusive for the Maker Mania 14 kit. However, I am really hoping they will be released by Hero Arts on their website soon so that I can teach with them. Another favorite card taught in the live classes was this typewriter box card by Margaret of Winneconne Crafts (right here in Wisconsin!) I bought my kit there and she might have a few left on her website if you are loving what you are seeing.

I created a pocket on the back and slipped in a gift card. Great way to brighten up someone's day! Stop back tomorrow to see some more of the cards I created with the products and inspiration from Maker Mania 14.

Cardmaking Joy & Hugs, Karen 

Fall Eclipse Card with Divinity Designs

I love to make eclipse cards and when I saw the new autumn leaf slatted die set from Divinity Designs along with their gorgeous fall colored scenery papers, I could not resist. I started with two pieces of identical fall scenery cardstock and die cut the slatted leaf die from one. I raised it on skinny adhesive strips and put on top so the pattern flows from one to the other. I also die cut the "happy fall" shadows  (Spellbinders) from the same piece, raised them and put back so that pattern flows as well. 

These papers and dies make eclipse cards so easy and the results are beautiful.

Cardmaking Joy & Hugs, Karen 

September Classes at Harts n Scraps

In the classes I taught this month at Harts n Scraps I combined fun folds and techniques with unique dies from Karen Burniston, Altenew and Spellbinders. I teach every month so if you are local, stop in or visit the website for details and to sign up. 

Cardmaking Joy & Hugs, Karen 

More Maker Mania Pre-Event Cards I Designed

Hero Arts designed so many amazing products for the Maker Mania 14 kit I had to purchase it immediately after seeing them. I loved the 3D embossing folder, the stamps, the paper, the rub-ons and especially the typewriter die featured on this card. These products are exclusive right now for Maker Mania 14, but I am hoping they will be released soon after by Hero Arts because I would love to teach with them! Here are two more cards I made with the typewriter theme and other products in the kit:

All of the cards shown started with the 12 x 12 paper pack and were made with only products received in the Maker Mania 14 kit.

If you are liking what you are seeing, the kit and classes are still available here at Winneconne Crafts. The classes are this weekend so you would not receive the kit in time- but no problem. I am busy all weekend and so will be watching at my leisure as the classes are available on the private Facebook group anytime you want to watch or re-watch. 

Cardmaking Joy & Hugs, Karen 

Maker Mania 14 Pre-Event Cards

Maker Mania is an online event that happens twice a year with dozens of paper crafting stores in the USA and Canada sharing ideas all with the amazing products in their kit. This year Hero Arts designed all the products we received and my favorite was the Printer's Type 3D embossing folder. I created this card with a fun fold I learned recently from Jennifer McGuire. Here is another picture:

The front element (created with ephemera and rub-ons included in the kit) floats on the front when opened. 

Hero Arts also designed some awesome designer paper which was the start of this mixed media look card. I embossed, inked. stamped and cut the edge with the On the Edge die to make this card. 

If you are liking what you are seeing, the kit and classes are still available here at Winneconne Crafts. The classes are this weekend so you would not receive the kit in time- but no problem. I am busy all weekend and so will be watching at my leisure as the classes are available on the private Facebook group anytime you want to watch or re-watch. 

I will be sharing more of my designs and what I make after the classes, so be sure to stop back. 

Cardmaking Joy & Hugs, Karen 

Guy's Fishing Cards for Retirement and Birthday

I needed a retirement card and these stamps and dies from Waffle Flower are perfect for the friend who is retiring. I also used Waffle Flower dies and stencils to create this card:

I borrowed some dies from a friend and combined a cool fisherman birthday die cut with a Divinity Designs background to make this easy perfect card for a fisherman:

Cardmaking Joy & Hugs, Karen 

Altenew Kinetic Class Cards That Move!

I recently took a class from Altenew to learn how to make kinetic cards that move in different ways. I also received a box of new products to play with and learn along with the instructors. My first card combines a great sketch from one of the classes with a hidden movement that swings a cable car through the mountains. 

The Mountain Peak was created with layering stencils from Altenew and I added some glitter paste to the last layer for some snow. The cable car is a new die from Altenew called Aerial Cable Car. I die cut a stitched cloud and added a new favorite stamped sentiment both from Karen Burniston.

I also received the Let's Scoot scooter made with Altenew's amazing Key Hole System so it was easy to figure out where each piece goes in what order. I created a Swinging Doors card with a die set from Hot off  the Press. I decorated the front and inside pieces with Concord & 9th Splash Stencil Pack. Here is another look at this card with the doors are swung open:

It is difficult to capture the movement in both of these cards in still pictures, so I created a reel showing that motion:

Cardmaking Joy & Hugs, Karen 

Hey Scarecrow Card With Spellbinders Stitching Die of the Month

Isn't this scarecrow adorable? He is from the new Scarecrow Harvest Stitching Die of the Month from Spellbinders. I made a tent easel card held up with one of the sunflowers in the set. One thing I like about these die sets is you can choose to stitch or not. The unstitched holes simply add texture and interest like on the pockets and shirt. But the stitching on the jacket and hat was quick and easy to do and looks perfect for this friendly scarecrow. Did you get the pun with the sentiment? Hey - hay...

If you love this Spellbinders Stitching Die of the Month and want it right away, you can visit the website here and join the monthly club. You have until the 27^th of the month to sign up to receive this set and then look forward to getting a new stitching die set each month. But if you can’t commit to a monthly club right now, you can check the website after the 10^th of next month to purchase. If not sold out, the monthly kit products are available to buy then. However, the cost is higher and shipping is not free.

I am a member of the Spellbinders Stitching Die of the Month club, so each month this year I will share cards made with that month’s die set on this blog, on my Instagram and on my Facebook page.

Cardmaking Joy & Hugs, Karen 

August Class Cards

In the classes I taught at Harts n Scraps in Rothschild WI last week I featured Spellbinders and Hero Arts dies and stencils as well as a Stage Pop Up die from Karen Burniston. Here are the cards I taught:

Aren't they adorable? Which is your favorite?

Cardmaking Joy & Hugs, Karen 

Karen Burniston Cascade Pop-up Brunch and Pasta

Breakfast is my favorite meal to go out for, and I love a great eggs, bacon and toast meal! I made this card front with new breakfast dies, stamps and a crosshatch square from Karen Burniston. I also used a new embossing folder from Altenew called Ribbon Waves and my favorite copper cardstock from CutCardstock.

But just look at what happens when the card is opened! The pop up waffle-licious scene was created with Karen Burniston's Cascade Pop-up as well as her new Mealtime Elements and Mealtime Phrases stamp set. Here is another mealtime card I created with these same dies and stamps:

I CASED (copied and selectively edited) the napkins border from Sue Small-Kreider of Karen Burniston's design team. The salad was created with leaf dies from a KB tree pop up die set and  the wine glass is from her Wine Charms.

It is hard to show the amazing pop up motion of this Cascade Pop-up in still pictures, so here is a reel I made to show that:

Cardmaking Joy & Hugs, Karen

Spellbinders Stitching Die of the Month Trick or Treat

Spellbinders was thinking ahead with the new August Stitching Die of the Month, and now I have an adorable Halloween card done for one of my grandsons. The bandages on this mummy can be stitched or not, and I decided to simply ink them a little and glue onto another layer. Everything you see here is part of this set and in very little time I was able to finish this spooky card.  

 If you love this Spellbinders Stitching Die of the Month and want it right away, you can visit the website here and join the monthly club. You have until the 27^th of the month to sign up to receive this set and then look forward to getting a new stitching die set each month. But if you can’t commit to a monthly club right now, you can check the website after the 10^th of next month to purchase. If not sold out, the monthly kit products are available to buy then. However, the cost is higher and shipping is not free.

 I am a member of the Spellbinders Stitching Die of the Month club, so each month this year I will share cards made with that month’s die set on this blog, on my Instagram and on my Facebook page.

 Cardmaking Joy & Hugs, Karen 

 

Favorite Die from the New Karen Burniston Release

As soon as Karen Burniston dropped her video on how to use the new Cascade Pop Up die set I just had to try one. I had a feeling it would be my favorite of the new release and it is. Sooo many things you can do with it! My first card is a CASE from several design team members who used Karen's Poinsettia die on theirs. Pretty front but look at the inside!

Three levels of pop up magic! It is hard to catch that in a still photo, so here is a reel I filmed showing the card being opened and closed:

I know I am going to be making many more cards with this die set as soon as I have time to play, and will be teaching with it as well. 
 

Cardmaking Joy & Hugs, Karen 

New Cards with the July Release from Karen Burniston

Have you seen the dies and stamps in the July release from Karen Burniston? All I can say is WOW - she knocked it out of the park again! I just got mine and played with a couple of the new sets, but when I have time I will be playing and sharing many more! I created this fall gazebo scene with the new Little Bench Pop Up and the Gazebo Stage Add-on. This combo can be used for weddings or holidays or any occasion. I decided to add some fall leaves to mine. 

The new Toolbox Pop Up is perfect for guy's cards and easy to create with especially after watching Karen's excellent videos. Here is the front of this card:

There is also an add-on for this set called Six Pack Toolbox Add-on and with it we can create six packs of beer or soda. I chose beer:

Each of the new die sets released have matching stamp sets with perfect sentiments for each theme as you can see. The beer keg on the front is from an older Sue Wilson set. 

Cardmaking Joy & Hugs, Karen 

Playing with New Dies and Products from Recent Shows

I finally had some more time to play with new products I bought at the last couple shows I attended. This CAS card showcases gorgeous papers and an Open Window Die set from Blue Knight Rubber Stamps. I am busy designing cards for an upcoming class at Harts N Scraps featuring stencils and stamps from Blue Knight so if you are local, be sure to check them out!

I took a class with Winneconne Crafts at the Madison show and she featured this LDRS Stepped Edge Die and several ways to use it. This card also features more of the gorgeous paper from Blue Knight Rubber Stamps and some bird dies from Crealies.

The Stepped Edge die can be used along the edge of the card front too. The sand background was created with colored sand from Mudd Puddles and a shell I bought in their booth too. It opens as you can see here:

Cardmaking Joy & Hugs, Karen

Christmas in July Class Cards

My friend Deb Holms and I taught Christmas in July Fun Folds Cards this last week at Harts N Scraps in Rothschild. All the cards also featured Clear View Transparencies. Deb's card was the star card. My favorite card was the last one with the amazing blue jay from Altenew and the pop up frame from Karen Burniston. Which is your favorite?

Cardmaking Joy & Hugs, Karen