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  Christmas All Year Long Series Card Pockets and Foil without Laminating

  Posted at 11:00 am by Luci Manos

  Feb 15th

  Hi Everyone!  Luci here from My Crazy Craft Life with these super simple super fast Christmas Pocket Cards! I also do some foiling without a laminator!

  I am so excited to still be doing this series this year, definitely helped me to have my cards ready without having to scramble during the holidays.  So join us each month and hopefully it will inspire you to work through them all year!

  For the step by step process for creating the pockets check out the video HERE!

  SFL “Reindeer Games” Stamp Set 

  SFL “Holly Berries” 6X6 Paper Pad

  SFL “A Vintage Christmas” 6X6 Paper Pad

  SFL “Holiday Flowers” 6X6 Paper Pad

  KaiserCraft “Silver Bells Tags”

  

  Thanks for stopping by be sure to check out SFL for all you crafting needs!

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  Posted in All | Tagged 6x6 paper pad, art, card making, card tutorial, cardmaking, Christmas, Christmas All Year Long, christmas card, christmas cards, christmas series, copic markers, crafty, foiling, fun, giftcard holders, good vibes, Greeting Card, happy, having fun, Holiday Cards, inspiration, interactive card, my crazy craft life, no laminator foil, paper, paper crafts, papermaking, patterned paper, Reindeer Games, sfl, stamping
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  Spring Scenes and Puppy Dog Kisses

  Posted at 11:00 am by Luci Manos

  Feb 12th

  Hi Everyone!  Luci here with this adorable card using the Sunny Studios “Puppy Dog Kisses“, “Spring Scenes” “Ric Rac Snippet Dies” and the SFL “Puppy Hugs and Kisses” paper pad!

  Be sure to check out the video HERE!

  

  I stamped and the puppy images with Memento Tuxedo Black Ink and colored with Copic Markers I used my Scan N Cut to cut the puppy images out.

  I cut a panel of 110lb Neenah white cardstock to 5 1/2 X 4 inches, stamped and masked the scene stamps with Memento Tuxedo Black Ink and colored the scene with Copic markers.  I was not happy with the coloring at all and ended up cutting the panel down to 5 1/2 X about 3 inches.

  If you want to make scene cards but are not sure about drawing your own the “Spring Scenes” stamp set is perfect. There are so many options with this one set for perfect scenes every time.

  I used the dies to cut out a border on the top and bottom of a 5 1/2 X 4-inch panel on the 5 1/2 inch side. I ended up making the panel 5 1/2 by about 3 3/4 inches.

  I stamped the sentiment with VersaFine Onyx Black Ink,  on a circle I cut out of white cardstock.  I used my Misti to position the stamps to fit.  The “& puppy dog kisses” is all one piece and I thought it would be cute to have the sentiment follow the curve of the circle instead of cutting it down.  By using a stamping platform I was able to get the entire sentiment positioned and stamp it all at one time.

  I used a black gel pen for the one puppy’s nose, used a white gel pen for their eyes, and added just a little Glossy Accents to the puppy’s bow and nose!

  

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  Posted in All | Tagged art, brand focus, Card, card making, cardmaking, cards of instagram, copic coloring, copic colouring, copic marker, diy cards, dogs, Focus, fun, get well card, good vibes, Greeting Card, handmade card, happy, having fun, hobby, homemade cards, inspiration, my crazy craft life, paper crafts, paper pad, Papercraft, puppy dog kisses, ric rac, Scrapbook, Scrapping for Less, sfl, stamping, sunny studios
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  Puppy Dog Kisses and Well Wishes

  Posted at 11:00 am by Luci Manos

  Feb 5th

  Hi Everyone!  Luci here with this adorable card using the Sunny Studios “Puppy Dog Kisses“, “Ric Rac Snippet Dies” and the SFL “Puppy Hugs and Kisses” paper pad!

  Check out the process video HERE!

  

  I stamped the images with Memento Tuxedo Black Ink and colored the images super quick with Copic Markers and used my Scan N Cut to cut the images out, I used the dies to cut out ric rac and border the back panel, I cut a circle using a stitched circle die, and then I stamped the sentiment with VersaFine Onyx Black Ink, added a few enamel dots and added just a little of the Spectrum Noir Sparkle Pen to the puppy’s bow!

  

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  Thanks for stopping by!

   

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  Posted in All | Tagged art, Card, card making, card tutorial, cardmaking, Cards, cards of instagram, copic coloring, copic colouring, Dog, dogs, Focus, fun, good vibes, Greeting Card, happy, having fun, inspiration, Paper Craft, paper crafts, paper pad, Papercraft, papermaking, puppy dog, puppy hugs, ric rak, ric rak dies, Scrapbooking, Scrapping for Less, sfl, sunny studios
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  King for the Day! SFL Flavor of the Month

  Posted at 11:00 am by Luci Manos

  Jan 29th

  Hi Everyone!  Luci here from My Crazy Craft Life with a few cards using Collection 3 Birthday King from the SFL Flavor of the Month Card Kit!

  Check out the process video HERE for all of the dimensions for these four super quick and easy cards!

  If you didn’t get a chance to grab the kit head over to the SFL Subscription Page to grab yours!

  I love making all different types of cards my favorite is interactive cards, but sometimes I like to make a few all at one time to have on hand, especially masculine cards and I thought this kit was perfect for that.

   

  

  

  

  

  

  

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  Posted in All | Tagged art, birthday king, boys card, Card Kit, Card Kits, card maker, card making, Card Making Tutorial, card tutorial, Cardmaker, cardmaking, Cardmaking Video, cards of instagram, cardstock, case cards, crafty, embossing, father's day card, Flavor of the Month, for the boys, FOTM, fun, Glitter Paper, good vibes, Greeting Card, happy, having fun, heat embossing, inspiration, January 2020, kraft cardstock, male cards, masculine card, Quick Cards, Scrapbooking, Scrapping for Less, sfl, stamping
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  Single Layer Beach Scene with SFL

  Posted at 11:00 am by Luci Manos

  Jan 22nd

  

  Hi Everyone!  Luci here with a single layer card using the Brand New Release from SFL “Winter Fairies” and “At the Beach Sentiments” from the June 2018 FOTM Kit! How adorable are these sets!

  I don’t know about you, but here in the Midwest the weather has been yucky and I’m about ready for a beach day! So I thought I would create my own.

  When I saw Crystal’s card using the lights in this set I knew I needed to use them but with a tropical theme!

  I created the scene by masking and coloring with Copic Markers and Distress Oxide Inks. I stamped the sentiment with VersaFine Onyx Black Ink and using Copper Embossing Powder heat embossed it. I finished off the card by using Glossy Accents on the lights, drink, flipflops and Spectrum Noir Clear Sparkle Pen on the water!

  Check out the process video HERE!

  

  I made an A2 size card or 5 1/2 X 4 1/4 inches, I cut a panel to 5 1/4 X 4 inches for the scene. I made some masks for the images, and I stamped and masked as I went, using Momento Tuxedo Black Ink for stamping the images I was going to color.

  I drew in lines for the cabana, horizon, and beach with a pencil before I started ink blending and then colored the images.  After I finish coloring and blending I stamped and embossed the sentiment. I added the glossy accents, the Sparkle Pen for the reflection of the sunset on the water. After it dried I adhered the panel to the card base and used a black Zig Marker to outline the wires on the string lights.

  

  Posted in All | Tagged #sflnewrelease, art, at the beach, at the beach sentiments, beach, beach lights, Card, cardmaking hobby, cards of instagram, copic coloring, copic coloring a scene, copic colouring, Distress Oxide Inks, diy cards, embossing powder, fun, Glossy Accents, good vibes, Greeting Card, handmade card, having fun, hobby, homemade cards, ink blending, inspiration, new release, news, paper crafts, Papercraft, Scrapbooking, SFL Release, single layer card, sunset, Winter Fairies
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  SFL Release and No Die Shutter Cards

  Posted at 11:00 am by Luci Manos

  Jan 15th
  Hi Everyone!  Luci here with a few Super Simple No Die Shutter Cards using the Brand New Release from SFL the “Winter in Pink” paper pad, the stamp sets “Winter Fairies” and “Winter Fairy House“! How adorable are these sets!

  Be sure to check out the process video for step by step instructions HERE!

  I used Copic markers for the Fairy on the inside of the card and Prismacolor pencils for the two fairies on the outside of the card.

  I also used Momento Tuxedo Black Ink for the images, VersaFine Onyx Black Ink for the sentiments, some clear Spectrum Noir Sparkle Pen on the fairies.  I used a mixture of adhesives the liquid adhesive was Art Glitter Glue, foam tape, and a tape roller.

  They are all A2 size cards or 5 1/2 X 4 1/4 inches. Folded into gatefold cards.

  All you need are 12 cut pieces of paper and

  four score lines.

  The measurements for the papers are as follows:

  Card Base 8 1/2 X 5 1/2 inches (1)

  Pattern papers

  Main inside panel 5 1/4 X 4 inches (1)

  Side panels 5 1/4 X 2 inches (4)

  Window/lense back panel 3 X 5 1/2 inches (1)

  Window/lense front panel 5 1/4 X 2 3/4 inches (1)

  Shutter pieces 3 1/4 X 3 inches (2)

  The panel under shutter 4 X 2 3/4 inches (1)

  1 X 11 inch strip thin paper (1)

  You are going to score your card base from 8 1/2 inch side at 2 1/8 inches and 6 3/8 inches

  You score both of the shutter pieces on the 3 1/4 inch side at 1/4 inch.

  Check out the video for all of the instructions!

  

  

  

  

  

  

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  SFL Winter Fairies and Fairy House Single Layer Card

  Posted at 11:00 am by Luci Manos

  Jan 8th

  

  Hi Everyone!  Luci here with a single layer card using the Brand New Release from SFL “Winter Fairies” and “Fairy House“! How adorable are these sets! I colored the images and created the scene with Copic Markers, and I finished up the card by stamping the sentiment with VersaFine Onyx Black Ink added a few sequins and you can’t have Fairies without some Spectrum Noir Sparkle Pen!

  Check out the process video HERE!

  

  I made an A2 size card or 5 1/2 X 4 1/4 inches, I cut a panel to 5 1/4 X 4 inches for the scene. I made some masks for the images, I stamped and masked as I went, using Momento Tuxedo Black Ink for stamping the images I was going to color. I drew in some hills with a pencil before I started coloring.   I colored the panel.  Once I finished coloring I adhered the panel to the card base, added a few sequins and used the Sparkle Pen on tops of hills, the roof, the white parts of her hat, and the accents on her dress and shoes.

  

  You can head over to Scrapping for Less for these products and more!

  Thanks for stopping by!

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  SNEAK PEEK! SFL December 2019 Flavor of the Month Card Kit

  Posted at 12:57 pm by Luci Manos

  Dec 22nd

  Hi Everyone! Luci here with a Sneak Peek from the December 2019 Flavor of the Month Card Kit! The Theme is Sending Love!

   

  Be sure to grab your kit if you’re not subscribed to

  Scrapping for Less!

  

  

  Be sure to check back each day until the final reveal on

  December 28, 2019, at 12:00 am (PST!)

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  Posted in All | Tagged art, arts and crafts, card making, card making hobby, card making ideas, cardmaking, crafty, Flavor of the Month Card Kit, FOTM, fun, good vibes, happy, inspiration, monthly card kit, paper crafts, Papercraft, papermaking, Scrapping for Less, sending love, sfl, SFL FOTM, SFL Sneak Peek
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  Amazing Texture using Nuvo Stone Drops

  Posted at 11:00 am by Luci Manos

  Dec 18th

  

  Hi Everyone!  Luci here with a few cards using Nuvo Stone Drops, a few stencils, including the Echo Park “Coffee Dot” stencil, stamps set from Echo Park “I Am A Crafter“, Gina K “Sweet Friendship“, a Hello Die from Pink and Main, paper pad from SFL “Spring Patterns”, nesting dies from Sizzix heart and flower sets, Versafine Onyx Black Ink for the sentiments and the Spectrum Noir Sparkle Pen.

  Be sure to check out the video HERE!

   

  For all of these cards, I used the Nuvo Drops over the stencils and let it dry about an hour in a half to two hours.

  

  This card is a 5 1/2 inch square card base.  I used the largest heart die and cut it out the abstract stencil, then I used the second to the smallest heart for the sentiment that I cut out from white cardstock, I cornered the right edge of the card base. I stamped the sentiment on the small heart. I adhered the heart onto the card base in the center and then popped up the sentiment heart in the middle of the large heart. to finish it up I used some sequins.

  

  This card I made similar to the first except its A2 size or 4 1/4 X 5 1/2 inch card base in pink and I used a piece of pattern paper that I cut down to 4 X 5 1/4 inches for the back panel.  I cut out the largest flower from a stenciled piece and then the second smallest one for the sentiment in white.  Stamped the sentiment on the smaller flower. Layered it onto the card base and finished it off with a few sequins.

  

  My final card is A2 sized and I used a black card base. I cut down the stenciled piece to 4 X 5 1/2 inch and adhered it to the card base.  I used a piece I smeared the stone drops on to cut out the hello sentiment from the die and a piece of black card stock for the shadow. I adhered it to the center of the card.  I used some black sequins and I used the sparkle pen all over the sentiment and shadow.

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  No Die Quadruple Slider Card with SFL and I Am A Crafter Stamps by Echo Park

  Posted at 11:00 am by Luci Manos

  Dec 11th

  

  Hi Everyone!  I have such a fun easy Quadruple Slider Card for you today!

  Be sure to check out the video for the process HERE!

  I promise it’s much simpler than you would think! I used the SFL “Spring Patterns” paper pad and the “I Am A Crafter” stamp set from Echo Park.

  What you will need:

  Cut from heavyweight card stock

  5 3 1/2 inch squares

  4 2 3/4 X 3 1/2 inch panels

  1 5 inch square

  2 1 3/4 inch square

  2 1 1/2 X 1 3/4 inch panel

  Cut from SFL “Spring Patterns” pattern paper

  4 2 1/5 X 3 inch panels

  1 3 1/4 inch square

  1 5 inch square

  Other items

  Echo Park “I Am A Crafter” stamp set

  corner crop-a-dile

  1/4 foam tape

  1/4 score tape

  Art Glitter Glue liquid adhesive 

  various colored ink pads

  a soft plastic bag or envelope

  craft knife

  paper trimmer

  

  

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