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Paper Creations with Karen
Canada
เข้าร่วมเมื่อ 6 พ.ย. 2023
Hi! I'm an independent Stampin' Up! demonstrator in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, sharing my love of paper crafting for creative therapy for all! I'm sharing my Facebook Live videos where I make cards live for my crafting community and I refer to it as "Reality Crafting" -- because you know, mistakes can happen when you're crafting and having fun! I love using SU! products to create cards and teach card making because everything matches and coordinates together, making it easy for anyone to enjoy making beautiful cards!
*** NOV 2023: I just started working on my channel in Nov 2023 so there are more videos to come as I upload past Facebook Lives, so please subscribe to get notified when they're uploaded and thank you for your patience!!***
Ask questions or order products shown in my videos by contacting me at paper.creations.karen@gmail.com. Join me on social media for the latest news and classes I'm offering!
*** NOV 2023: I just started working on my channel in Nov 2023 so there are more videos to come as I upload past Facebook Lives, so please subscribe to get notified when they're uploaded and thank you for your patience!!***
Ask questions or order products shown in my videos by contacting me at paper.creations.karen@gmail.com. Join me on social media for the latest news and classes I'm offering!
TECHNIQUE TIME! Alcohol Ink blending is an easy way to create a unique background!
Welcome to This or That Thursday! (a.k.a. Reality crafting)
This week I CASE'd a card (apologies, I just can't remember who and can't give credit) but changed it up to use the birds from the Flight & Airy DSP, plus created my own background using the alcohol ink technique.
Here's the details:
PRODUCTS:
Simply Zinnia stamp set
Flight & Airy DSP (retired)
Scalloped Contours dies (retired)
Blends markers
Isopropyl Alcohol (99%)
INK & PAPER COLORS:
White
Black
Fresh Freesia
(Other card color combinations:
* Boho Blue with Misty Moonlight blends
* Lost Lagoon with Soft Succulent blends)
EMBELLISHMENTS:
Iridescent Pearl Basic Jewels
--- MEASUREMENTS: ---
CARD BASE (Fresh Freesia): 5-1/2 x 8-1/2", scored at 4-1/4" on long side
EMBOSSED MAT (Fresh Freesia): 4 x 5-1/4"
VELLUM & WHITE MAT: 1-1/2 x 5-1/4"
SCALLOPED MAT: 3-1/2 x 4-3/4"
MAT (White): 3-15/16 x 2-5/8"
--- TOOLS:---
Paper Trimmer
Clear blocks or Stamparatus
Cut & Emboss machine
Blending Brush
Bulb Syringe
This week I CASE'd a card (apologies, I just can't remember who and can't give credit) but changed it up to use the birds from the Flight & Airy DSP, plus created my own background using the alcohol ink technique.
Here's the details:
PRODUCTS:
Simply Zinnia stamp set
Flight & Airy DSP (retired)
Scalloped Contours dies (retired)
Blends markers
Isopropyl Alcohol (99%)
INK & PAPER COLORS:
White
Black
Fresh Freesia
(Other card color combinations:
* Boho Blue with Misty Moonlight blends
* Lost Lagoon with Soft Succulent blends)
EMBELLISHMENTS:
Iridescent Pearl Basic Jewels
--- MEASUREMENTS: ---
CARD BASE (Fresh Freesia): 5-1/2 x 8-1/2", scored at 4-1/4" on long side
EMBOSSED MAT (Fresh Freesia): 4 x 5-1/4"
VELLUM & WHITE MAT: 1-1/2 x 5-1/4"
SCALLOPED MAT: 3-1/2 x 4-3/4"
MAT (White): 3-15/16 x 2-5/8"
--- TOOLS:---
Paper Trimmer
Clear blocks or Stamparatus
Cut & Emboss machine
Blending Brush
Bulb Syringe
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Make your Zinnia pop on a monochromatic embossed background!
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(Recorded 20-Jun-2024) Welcome to This or That Thursday! (a.k.a. Reality crafting) My inspiration this week came from a card made by Jennifer Timko who created her card for Freshly Made Sketches. I love the Zinnia dies and have grabbed them again to create this card! Here's the details: PRODUCTS: Simply Zinnia bundle Zinnia 3D embossing folder Blending brushes White embossing powder INK & PAPER...
CASE a card when you need inspiration!
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(Recorded June 6, 2024) Welcome to This or That Thursday! (a.k.a. Reality crafting) Sometimes your crafting mojo needs a little kick... That's when I look at cards made by other demonstrators for inspiration! Today's card CASE's Heidi Collins' card. I switched out the card base color, ribbon and the flower pots to make my version! Here's the details: PRODUCTS: Attention Shoppers bundle Flowerin...
TECHNIQUE TIME! Paper Piecing is so easy and transforms your image!
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(Recorded May 30, 2024) Welcome to This or That Thursday! (a.k.a. Reality crafting) This week I tried out paper piecing for the first time! So easy and it was like *magic* to see the plain little gift bags transform into fancy ones! Use your own stash of line art stamps and DSP to try this out! Here's the details: PRODUCTS: Attention Shoppers bundle Dandy Designs DSP (retired) Blends markers IN...
Use the Zinnia negative die cuts to make another card!
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(Recorded May 23, 2024) Welcome to This or That Thursday! (a.k.a. Reality crafting) This week I took the negative die cuts from the monochromatic zinnia cards I made last week and turned them into a new card! Here's the details: PRODUCTS: Simply Zinnia bundle (online exclusive) Basic 3D embossing folder Inspired Thoughts stamp set (retired) Versamark ink pad White embossing powder INK & PAPER C...
TECHNIQUE TIME: Create a monochromatic card with a popped up zinnia!
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(Recorded 2024-05-15) Welcome to This or That Thursday! (a.k.a. Reality crafting) This week I CASE'D the talented Wendy Lee to make a set of 4 monochromatic Zinnia cards. I copied her original card exactly, but then I changed things up to use different embossing folders and sentiments. These will be a wonderful set of cards to give as a gift! Here's the details: PRODUCTS: Simply Zinnia bundle (...
FUN FOLD! Super easy but impressive fun fold that showcases DSP!
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(Recorded 2024-04-25) Welcome to This or That Thursday! (a.k.a. Reality crafting) This week I'll show you two ways to use the same fun fold with the Simply Zinnia bundle and Flowering Zinnias DSP! The first is a simple version that only uses stamps, ink and paper. The second is a stepped up version because it's so much fun using the dies and matching embossing folder when you have a Cut & Embos...
Simplicity made... splendid!
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(Recorded Apr. 18, 2024) Welcome to This or That Thursday! (a.k.a. Reality crafting) A summary of my funny not-so-funny story at the beginning of this video (so you can fast forward through it if you want): * I planned a seniors class using non-stamping kits (9 cards each!) in the midst of dance competition season, aiming for a quick and easy way to share card making. * I extended the original ...
An AMAZING combo: the Fluffiest beaver friend and the Rings of Nature!
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(Recorded Mar. 28, 2024) Welcome to This or That Thursday! (a.k.a. Reality crafting) It came to me that the Fluffiest Friends beaver would look great with the embossed tree ring die cuts from the Rings of Nature bundle! Here's the details for this card: PRODUCTS: Fluffiest Friends bundle Ringed with Nature Bundle Amazing Thanks dies (retired) Blends markers INK & PAPER COLORS: Crumb Cake Early ...
TECHNIQUE TIME! Use the emboss resist technique to create a subtle background!
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(Recorded Mar. 7, 2024) Welcome to This or That Thursday! (a.k.a. Reality crafting) Today we're creating an ice cream card using the emboss resist technique as well as lots of blending! Here's the details: PRODUCTS: Ice Cream Swirl Bundle Stylish Shapes OR Layering Circles dies Alphabet A La Mode dies White embossing powder Blending Brushes INK & PAPER COLORS: Bubble Bath Daffodil Delight Balmy...
Simple stamping with Phrases for All
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(Recorded Feb. 22, 2024) Welcome to This or That Thursday! (a.k.a. Reality crafting) It's clean and simple stamping today! Here's the details: PRODUCTS: Phrases for All stamp set Seaside Bay stamp set Subtle 3D embossing folder (retired) INK & PAPER COLORS: Petal Pink Wild Wheat Black White MEASUREMENTS: CARD BASE (White): 4 ¼ x 8 ½", scored on the long side at 4 ¼" MAT (Petal Pink): 3-7/8 x 3-...
Use the Hexagon punch to create a fun background for bees!
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(Recorded Feb 15, 2024) Welcome to This or That Thursday! (a.k.a. Reality crafting) Make this sweet card with the Hexagon punch! Here's the details: PRODUCTS: Heartfelt Hexagon stamp & punch bundle Phrases For All stamp set Bee Mine DSP Hive 3D embossing folder INK & PAPER COLORS: Daffodil Delight Crumb Cake Sweet Sorbet Black White MEASUREMENTS: CARD BASE: 5 ½ x 8 ½", scored on the long side a...
Create a fun window using the Hexagon punch!
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(Recorded Feb. 8, 2024) Welcome to This or That Thursday! (a.k.a. Reality crafting) Make this Hexagon window card easily with the Hexagon punch! I CASE'd this layout from Elisabeth Bellville and added embossed layering to give it extra oomph. Here's the details: PRODUCTS: Heartfelt Hexagon stamp & punch bundle Heartfelt Hellos stamp set Delightful Florals DSP Let's Celebrate embossing folders I...
FUN FOLD: Make an easy card with a popup inside!
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(Recorded Jan. 25, 2024) Welcome to This or That Thursday! (a.k.a. Reality crafting) Create this sympathy card with a beautiful cloud-filled background using the free Flight & Airy DSP from Sale-a-bration! Here's the details: PRODUCTS: Heartfelt Hexagon bundle Flight & Airy DSP Basic Borders dies INK & PAPER COLORS: Orchid Oasis Daffodil Delight Calypso Coral Flirty Flamingo MEASUREMENTS: CARD ...
It's a Scrap Buster Layout!
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(Recorded Jan. 24, 2024) Welcome to This or That Thursday! (a.k.a. Reality crafting) I CASE'd this card layout from Stamp It Up With Jaimie. It's a great way to use up your scraps! Here's the details! PRODUCTS: Fluffiest Friends bundle Most Adored Specialty DSP (FREE Sale-a-bration DSP) Thanks a Bunch stamps (retired) Stylish Shapes dies Stitched Rectangles dies (retired) White embossing powder...
FUN FOLD! This little penguin has a gift card for you!
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FUN FOLD! This little penguin has a gift card for you!
FUN FOLD! Easy Corner Pocket card to showcase DSP!
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FUN FOLD! Easy Corner Pocket card to showcase DSP!
TECHNIQUE TIME! Create a stack of cards with the Stack, Cut & Shuffle technique!
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TECHNIQUE TIME! Create a stack of cards with the Stack, Cut & Shuffle technique!
FUN FOLD! Create an impact with this Seaside Bay fun fold card!
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FUN FOLD! Create an impact with this Seaside Bay fun fold card!
Show off your hoarded DSP using this easy blocked card layout!
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Show off your hoarded DSP using this easy blocked card layout!
TECHNIQUE TIME: Ombre lettering adds oomph!
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TECHNIQUE TIME: Ombre lettering adds oomph!
TECHNIQUE TIME! A cloudy creation using blends brushes and a die cut!
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TECHNIQUE TIME! A cloudy creation using blends brushes and a die cut!
KIT CRAFTING: Check out the fast and easy shaker cards in the Confetti Birthday Kit!
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KIT CRAFTING: Check out the fast and easy shaker cards in the Confetti Birthday Kit!
Layer and emboss to add depth to your card!
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Layer and emboss to add depth to your card!
FUN FOLD! The Pop-Out Window card is impressive but so easy to make!
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FUN FOLD! The Pop-Out Window card is impressive but so easy to make!
Make a sassy Siamese cat for a card with some attitude!
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Make a sassy Siamese cat for a card with some attitude!
First time watching. Thank you. From Kansas
Thank you for watching! Glad you enjoyed it!
We called the suction ball a 'snot sucker' Ü
@@ritahernandez6724 🤣 fair enough.... But I think I need to use something more crafty sounding lol.
Masterpieces😁
Beautiful 😄
Fantastic
@@conneeboulmay3431 thanks!
Pretty card. Hope you have a safe and happy summer. Addie In Texas❤😊
@@addiejackson153 thanks Addie!
My granddaughter graduated high school in June. She is going to Poland for a a couple weeks to visit an exchange student she became close friends with and then off to college. Very proud of her, but sad (for me) that she won’t be nearby to see everyday. Oh well, I guess we have to let them spread their wings and fly.
@@bonnieisabelle3641 it's true. They have to have time to be independent.
Hello from Fort Worth Texas❤
Hello and thanks for watching! :)
This is so cute! If you glued the purple grid paper down first could you just stamp the cat on both the dsp and white at once or would that not look right/ not line up ok?
Love the card design and the colours you used. Thanks for showing how you made the card.
Thanks so much for your kind words and thanks for watching!
Would love to see how to make the Grad card. I have a nephew graduating this year and it would be perfect! Thanks!
I'm not planning on making this card live but you can find the original template and instructions by another demonstrator here: dianebarnes.blogspot.com/2021/10/jai-576-christmas-pop-up-slider-words-of-cheer.html Hope that helps you get started!
This is a WONDERFUL tip! I’m so grateful that have chosen to share it. Your cards and projects are beautiful and elegant. I’m so glad I ran across your videos! I’ll pass it on to my stamping friends. So press on!
Thank you so much for commenting. I'm glad you found it useful and thank you for watching!!
Beautiful card. Love the colour combination ❤
Thanks so much and thanks for watching!
I did this card also because I follow wendy. My card didn't torn out as well as hers. It's a beautiful card.
Yes, as soon as as saw Wendy's I knew I had to try it!
Hi from Texas
Hello and thank you for watching!
Awesome card, love this! I will definitely make this card, thank you for sharing!
Thanks for watching and happy creating!
Good morning! This is a great card. Thank you for sharing.
Thanks for watching and happy creating!
LOVE the card. So cute. You could use the sentiment during easter or for a engagement card as a pun for carats.
I’ve got to make a card like this! Great creative use of vellum 😊
Thank you and glad you've been inspired!
Replay-Enjoy your videos, from Fort Worth Texas- Addie
So cool!
I love this technique. I make about 200 Christmas cards, and this makes it go quick and easy.
WOW 200 cards!! Kudos to you! Yes, this technique would definitely help get those done faster!
I did this technique not long ago. I think this is a good way to make a set of cards if you want to make a gift. I would like to see the other option you had too. That is the one I would have chosen.
I was actually expecting everyone to choose the other option! I CASE'd the other set of 3 cards from Sherry Roth, so you can search for her video to see how she made hers. Happy crafting!
Hi, Karen! Watching from N.W. Indiana. Your cards are so darn cute. I show my mom's 88 year old cousin when i make your cards and she gets a kick out of them too. Keep them coming, lol. Thanks so much for sharing!
Linda, it was SO kind of you to leave me such a wonderful comment! It totally made my day and makes me happy that you`re both enjoying my videos and cards. Thank YOU for watching!
Very pretty ❤
Thank you!
Watching from Cocoa Beach FL. First time
Cocoa Beach sounds like a beautiful place! Thanks for watching!
Replay, good morning from Fort Worth Texas. Enjoy watching your videos 😊
Hi Addie! Thank you for watching!
I have no idea where 16th measurements are on a cutter---that deters me from making this
Hi, do you have a Stampin' Up! paper trimmer? It has measurements all the way down to 1/16".
@@PaperCreationsWithKaren No I have a different trimmer in inches
@@PaperCreationsWithKaren Though stamp it up trimmers are way too expensive
@@sworley1956 I had 3 trimmers and didn't think I needed a Stampin' Up! trimmer. But its features and benefits won me over and it's a high quality product which I'm very happy with.
@@PaperCreationsWithKaren well dont see the need to get a stamp it up trimmer just for these type of measurements. Happy crafting.
Good morning Karen, from Addie in Texas. Watching replay, I enjoy your videos and love your cards.
Hi Addie, thank you for watching!
Good morning from Texas. Enjoy your videos
Thank you for watching and for saying hi!
Hi, Karen. I did a quick Google search, and there are quite a few videos using the search terms ‘rehydrating’ or ‘refreshing’ ink pads. I only watched one, but it was by a Stampin’ Up demonstrator. She said SU ink pads are water based, so all she did was use a small spray bottle, and spritzed the pad with water. One of the viewers commented it’s best to use glycerin, not just plain water. If you’re using pigment ink, instead of water based, then include that in your search term.
Thanks so much for that tip! I'll have to try that!
Replay- Good morning, don’t think I will ever see live due to being 6am here in Texas. Love what I have been watching. You make it very interesting and makes me want to do some. Have a good day
Thank you so much for your kind words!! I'm glad you're enjoying watching the videos and are being inspired!
Where to buy stamps, I looking for lady faces n neck long with heads to deorate
Hi I buy my stamps from Stampin' Up! If you're in Canada go to stampin.ca, or stampinup.com in the States. Stampin' Up! is also available in other countries; just search for "Stampin' Up".
Have a great day! 🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉
Thank you and thanks for watching!
Hi watching from Fort Worth Texas, Happy belated Birthday 🎉
Thank you and thanks for watching!
Hi watching from Brandon, MB
Thanks for watching!
Happy belated birthday! 🎉I hope your day was wonderful!!
Thank you and thanks for watching!
Replay- hi from Texas. Love your videos
Awww, thank you! Glad you're enjoying them and thank you for watching!
I found you last week. I'm watching from Nebraska. ❤
Thanks so much for watching!
That turned out better than I thought! This is really cool. Imagine doing this with like a plastic keychain instead of a card though, that would be even cooler I think. Maybe there are some kits for that? 52:76 there are even multiple cards! Adorable.
No kits for keychains but you could try making your own?! I hear creativity at work!
Love this card. ❤️
Thank you!!
The "Where did I put it?" is very relatable! 😅 Thank you for the tip for moving the ink on an extra juicy stamp pad. I have several pads like that, and it's frustrating when images don't stamp clearly. I love how the crab turned out!
I'm so glad you found that tip helpful. I found it really puzzling when I got unclear stamped images because of extra juicy ink pads. Thank you for watching!
Love this fun fold. Thank you for sharing.
Thank you for watching! Glad you liked it!
Thank you so much for your work! I love this video .❤
I'm so glad you enjoyed my video! Thanks for watching!
@@PaperCreationsWithKaren of course! i subscribed too.
Hi, from Texas. Like your video 😊 You gave me inspiration to do some stamping.
Thanks for watching and I'm happy you're inspired! 💕
Sounds like my husband preparing dinner in the background - he’s noisy too!!
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I like this card. However, instead of fussy cutting the candles, I'd probably cut them out using a circle die larger than the small opening. Easier to manipulate that way.
Great idea! Thanks for the suggestion!
I'm a newly, watching from Queensland Australia 🇦🇺
Thanks for watching!!
Great card.
Thank you and thanks for watching!
Hi