TRHD Boo Kitty!

Hello everyone!

It's Niccole from Nic & Viv Designs back again to share a card I made using  The Rabbit Hole Designs new stencils and stamp sets.  The stencil is called Pumpkin Face and the stamp set is called Boo Kitty. They are the new mini release that went on sale this week.

For today's card I used both ...

Boo Kitty

and the 

Pumpkin Face 

How to create these cards:

• Orange A2 card base
• Black card stock trimmed to 4"x5.25"
• Orange Glitz Gel with the Pumpkin Face Stencil on background
• White heat embossed BOO sentiment from Boo Kitty on black background
• Stamped, Copic colored, fussy cut Boo Kitty
• Attached Boo Kitty with foam tape

TRHD products used:

Boo Kitty

Pumpkin Face

For more inspiration, updates, and news make sure to check out these places:

The Rabbit Hole Designs

The Rabbit Hole Designs Blog

The Rabbit Hole Designs Instagram

The Rabbit Hole Designs Facebook Page

The Rabbit Hole Designs Pinterest

The Rabbit Hole Designs YouTube

I have had so much fun playing with the Boo Kitty Stamp Set and the  Pumpkin Face Stencil. 

Thank you so much for stopping by and spending some time with me.

Until next time ... Hugs & inky fingers! -Nic-

TRHD Pumpkin Faces

Hello everyone!

It's Niccole from Nic & Viv Designs back again to share some cards I made using one of The Rabbit Hole Designs new stencils.  It is called Pumpkin Face. It is part of their new mini release that went on sale today.

For today's card I used the 

Pumpkin Face 

I only used the stencil today but, you can also get the stamp set that was released today along with the stencil.

Boo Kitty

How to create these cards:

• Trimmed my black paper down to 5.25"x4"
• Alcohol inked my black card stock
• Stenciled my Pumpkin Face to my alcohol inked image 
• Glued black card stock to my colored A2 card base
• Same process with other two cards 
• Ta'da! Done!

Here are more pictures; one of each card ...

TRHD products used:

Pumpkin Face

For more inspiration, updates, and news make sure to check out these places:

The Rabbit Hole Designs

The Rabbit Hole Designs Blog

The Rabbit Hole Designs Instagram

The Rabbit Hole Designs Facebook Page

The Rabbit Hole Designs Pinterest

The Rabbit Hole Designs YouTube

I have had so much fun playing with the Pumpkin Face Stencil. 

Thank you so much for stopping by and spending some time with me.

Until next time ... Hugs & inky fingers! -Nic-

PBP & Pink n Main Collaboration - Hey Sugar!

Oh happy day everyone!!

It is collaboration day again ...

Today's collaboration  is Pear Blossom Press and  Pink & Main! I am so excited for today's card.  I have been playing with alcohol ink again.  Take a peak ...

Isn't that fun??? I knew as soon as I saw the Day of The Dead stamp set from Pink & Main that this was the route I was taking.  I love it when something turns out better than what you anticipated in your head. 

Here it is all lit up!  So cool, huh? Keep reading for directions on how to make this fun card.  I promise you it is not difficult at all.  Plus ... these EZ Lights make it a breeze to assemble.

Ok ... let's get to the good stuff!  I started my die cutting my Nara Black Alcohol Ink Paper.  I wanted to die cut it first so that I didn't mar up my alcohol ink after it was applied by running it through my Gemini. I die cit it using the new slim line die called Beautiful Slim Line Die from Pink & Main.  I used the larger frame for the white piece and the smaller frame on my Nara Black paper.  From there I used my alcohol inks and wanted the wispy look to my rainbow colors.

While I made sure that it was completely dry ... I heat embossed my "Hey Sugar" sentiment from the Day of The Dead stamp set.  I hand drew the "push here" sentiment as I wanted to keep the flow of the sentiment going on the bottom of the card as well.  I layered both sentiments on white paper to make them stand out.

From here I started attaching my EZ Lights from Pear Blossom Press. I started by gluing down my battery pack so I had the buttons in the correct spot for the "push here" sentiment.  No you are not seeing double.  I used two set of EZ Lights on this card.  I wanted to make sure I lit up all the Day of The Dead sugar skulls. I made sure the buttons were butted up together so when you pushed it they all lit up.  It is always important to make sure your lights are working before you go any further with the assembly. 

Once you know everything is working; now you can cut your holes for the light and wires to come through.  I pushed again just to triple check that everything is A-ok!

I taped everything down once I knew it was perfectly placed where I wanted everything to go.  It looks more complicated than it really is.  I just like to make sure everything is taped down securely so once I start adding my foam tape it doesn't pull on anything.

Now that I taped the wires exactly where I wanted them and now I know everything is good and it is time to apply my Sugar Skulls from the Day of The Dead stamp set. 

I Copic colored my skulls and cut them out with my Scan N Cut.  I added small pieces of foam tape to the back making sure that most of the light still shown through. I applied the skulls and that is it! Now to attach it to my card base. 

I cannot say enough about this Double Thick Foam Tape! It is a godsend ... the release paper comes off so easily. I may just start using it all the time for everything LOL. It is really "THAT" good; especially for interactive cards or even shaker cards! I'm tellin' ya ...

Anyways ... you want the double thick foam tape so that your button can work properly and it protects all of the "guts" of the EZ Lights card. Attach it to your card base and that is it ... You are done!! 

I almost forgot ... I added Gold Glossy Enamel Dots to the card front for some added texture to the card. You can find them at Pink & Main as well. 

Once again here is a look at the finished card all lit up. 

I hope you enjoyed my take on the EZ Lights and the Day of the Dead; Pink and Main Stamp Set.

Head on over to the next person on the list ... KATHY SCHWEINFURTH

Pear Blossom Press

Annette Allen 

                                    Niccole Kulig ...... YOU ARE HERE

                                    Kathy Schweinfurth ..... GO HERE NEXT

Renee Moran

Amanda Wilcox

Carol Hintermeier

Ilina Crouse

Cassie Trask

Lynnea Hollendonner
Rachel Winn

Here are the products used if you are interested in them ...
EZ Lights
Double Thick Foam Tape
Day of The Dead Stamp set
Beautiful Slim Line Die
Gold Glossy Dots

Thank you for spending some of your crafty time with me!!

Until next time ... hugs & inky fingers!

- Nic - 
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Thank You For Your Friendship

Oh happy day everyone!!

I am stopping by quick to share a card I made using and older Simon Says Stamp and Altenew Stamptember set from Stamptember 2018 called Dainty Spring. I love this set just as much as the day I got it.

This is a perfect one layer card.  I stamped the outline and the sentiment at the same time using the same black ink.  I stamped the light blue next, followed by the dark blue.  The yellow centers are also a stamp.  I used a green Copic marker to color the leaves.  I finished it off with three small enamel dot.

VOLIA ... that is it!  Seriously; SUPER easy and quick. 

Here is one more look at the finished card.  I really love how it turned out.  I will definitely be making more, maybe a rainbow of colors and different sentiments on each card ... who knows! All I know is ... it makes me happy when I look at it!

Thank you for spending some of your crafty time with me!!

Until next time ... hugs & inky fingers!

- Nic - 
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ACLD - Layered Fluffy Flowers

Oh happy day everyone!!

I am sharing a HELLO card I made using a layering stencil and a die.  Very minimal products used!

OK let's get started ... I started with a Midnight colored A2 card base. I cut down a Mushroom colored card front to 4" x 5.25".  Here is where the magic will happen. First I used the Fluffy Flower Base I stenciled it with Ranger Glacier Pigment Ink. Make sure you let it dry well or it will smear all over.  I think I let mine dry for an hour, but it doesn't take quite that long. From there I layered the Fluffy Flower Middle next on top of the white. I used Concord & 9th Honeysuckle Ink.  And Finally I used the last layer; Fluffy Flower Top in Concord & 9th Midnight Ink. The reason these are so vibrant is because you need the base layer of white first, otherwise your colors will get lost in the dark card stock. I glued the stenciled piece to my card base. From there I die cut my hello 5 times from the Concord & 9th Midnight card stock. I used double sided adhesive on the back of my hello's before I die cut them so I could easily layer them on top of each other and not have a mess trying to glue them together. Since this die does not have a shadow die with it; I decide to run it through my Scan N Cut and cut a shadow that way ... didn't it turn out great?? I layered everything together and added it to my card front ... and voila ... card complete!

BUT ... here is a little secret that has been a game changer for me. On one of my die cut hello's I put the double sided adhesive on both sides, meaning ... I put the double sided adhesive on both sides before I cut it. I do this so that this is my bottom layer and can stick to the die cut and the card front.  No messy glue to be seen through the vellum.

So the hello has two bottom layers, the vellum, and the remaining three layers on top of the vellum.  It really adds dimension to the card. 

Here is one more look at the full card.  I just love how the white makes the flowers really pop off the page. This card makes me smile every time I look at it! Might just have to keep this one! 

Products Used:
(Click on name to be brought to product)

ACD - Fluffy Flower Layering Stencil 
 Lawn Fawn Hello Die
Concord & 9th Mushroom Card Stock
Concord & 9th Midnight Card Stock
Bazzill Vellum
Concord & 9th Honeysuckle Ink
Concord & 9th Midnight Ink
Ranger Glacier White Pigment Ink
Double Sided Adhesive

Thank you for spending some of your crafty time with me!!

Until next time ... hugs & inky fingers!

- Nic - 
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**This blog uses affiliate links when possible. If you follow these links and end up making a purchase then I might make a small commission at no additional cost to you. I love the products that I use and I think you will too!**