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Using Distress Oxide Inks To Add Tons of Color to Die Cut Scenes
Hi there, this is Annie Williams and I’m thrilled to be back on the blog today to share some fun ways to use Distress Oxide Inks to enhance your die-cut scenes. Ink-blended backgrounds can add tons of color to your cards while coloring die-cuts with inks can really add dimension and realistic details. Here I used Distress Oxide Inks along with the Country Road Collection to create three colorful cards for different seasons. Sunset Scene Thank You Card Distress Oxide Inks are perfect for creating easy ink-blended backgrounds even between colors you might not normally try to mix. I thought a bright sunset-inspired sky would be beautifully paired with a…
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June 2023 Clubs Inspiration Roundup!
Hello Spellbinders’ fans! We hope you are excited to receive or maybe have already received your June 2023 Club packages in the mail! To bring you even more inspiration and spark your creativity using products from our Small Die of the Month, Large Die of the Month, Quick & Easy Card Kit of the Month, Stitching Die of the Month, Glimmer Hot Foil Kit of the Month, Clear Stamp of the Month, Embossing Folder of the Month, and 3D Embossing Folder of the Month for June 2023 we put together this post linking to inspirational projects by our guest designers! Be sure to visit their blogs to see/read more about…
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Birthday Mini Album with Carissa Wiley’s collection It’s My Party with Angela Tombari
Hi crafty friends! It’s Angela Tombari from I Need Confetti blog. Today I would like to share the mini album I created with the fun It’s My Party collection signed by the amazing Carissa Wiley. I will show you how easy it is to create a beautiful memory-keeping project using this collection, It’s My Party, combined with some products from It’s My Party Too collection by Spellbinders. First thing first, the mini album cover measures 4,75 x 8,75 inches. The pages are 4,25 x 8,25 inches, about the size of a traveler’s notebook, so popular in scrapbooking. So, if you’d like to replicate this project and don’t want to create…
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Birthday Card Ideas With Leica Palma
Hi there, crafty friends! It’s Leica writing on the Spellbinders Blog. Today, I want to share with you three cards I made using the new Carissa Wiley – It’s My Party collection. I absolutely adore this collection because I’m always in need of birthday cards to send to my family and friends. For my first card, I created a shaker card using the Giant Party Balloon. I used Pastel Pink Hot Foil on Pink Sand Color Essentials Cardstock to hot foil the balloon. To make a fun background for the shaker balloon, I hot foiled the Starburst Glimmer Hot Foil Plate in Pastel Mint. Then, I hot-foiled the Happy Birthday sentiment…
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Balloon Bonanza With Michelle Short & Carissa Wiley It’s My Party Collection
Hello there, Michelle Short here to share some projects with you using the new Carissa Wiley – It’s My Party Collection. This beautiful collection features lots of balloons! Balloons are great for any type of celebration – birthday, new baby, congratulations, wedding, etc. I have made three projects that all feature balloons in some way. BRIDE TO BE My first card uses the Party Balloons Bouquet Glimmer Hot Foil Plate & Die Set. I foiled the balloons, as well as the balloon string (three times), onto white cardstock using Champagne Foil. They were then die cut out using the coordinating dies. I placed the Balloon Bouquet Designs Stencil on top…
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Faux-Bleached Letterpress Cards with Annie Williams
Hi there, this is Annie Williams and I’m excited to be back on the blog today to share this easy and fun faux-bleached letterpress technique with the new BetterPress System from Spellbinders. You can go to town coloring the beautiful BetterPress designs, but with so much gorgeous detail already in the plates, I wanted to play around with simpler coloring techniques. Here I used ink-blended backgrounds with some soft faux-bleaching to create a bold look for these simple and pretty cards. Distress Inks with Faux-Bleached Letterpress I started with Distress Inks for this technique because I love the vibrancy of the colors and wanted to create a bold ink-blended background…
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Betterpress-ing on Different Types of Cardstock
Hey everyone, this is Martina from @fraupony and I am truly excited to be a guest on the Spellbinders Blog today. Today’s post will be focusing on a very exciting topic when it comes to the brand-new (and amazing!) BetterPress System – the paper! One of my first questions that came to my mind when I have first seen the BetterPress System was: Do I have to use some special paper? I have then been looking that question up in the FAQ on the Spellbinders Blog and on the Educational Section on the Spellbinders Website and found this answer: “Yes, any cardstock will work with the system; however, to get…
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Spellbinders BetterPress: Your FAQ Guide!
Hey there, crafty friends! Are you ready to take your paper crafting to a whole new level? We’re thrilled to introduce you to Spellbinders BetterPress, a fantastic tool that will revolutionize your crafting experience. In this blog post, we’ll dive into some frequently asked questions about the BetterPress and give you all the scoop you need to unleash your creativity. Let’s get started! Jump to section: What exactly is the Spellbinders BetterPress? What is included with the BetterPress system? Which die cutting machine does BetterPress work with? How is letterpress image different from stamp image? How are the press plates themselves different from Glimmer plates or etched dies? Can you…
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Unleash Your Creative Potential with BetterPress: Tips for Success
Hey there, creative souls! Are you ready to take your crafting game to new heights? Look no further because we’re here to unlock the secrets of BetterPress and share some incredible tips for achieving success. Whether you’re a seasoned pro or just starting out, these tips will help you create clean, detailed impressions that will leave a lasting impact. So, let’s dive in and discover the magic of BetterPress! Tip #1 Keep it Clean and Detailed: To ensure pristine results, it’s important to periodically clean your press plates with Ranger Archival Ink™ Cleaner. Start by removing the plates from the magnetic pad in the chase. Grab a lint-free cloth, like…
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Unlock Your Creativity with BetterPress: A User-Friendly Guide
Welcome, craft enthusiasts! Are you ready to take your paper crafting skills to the next level? Look no further than BetterPress LetterPress System by Spellbinders. This innovative tool is designed to help you create stunning embossed and letterpressed designs effortlessly. In this blog post, we’ll walk you through the exciting features and step-by-step instructions on how to use BetterPress to achieve impressive results. What’s Included in the Box? When you purchase BetterPress by Spellbinders, you’ll receive a thoughtfully curated package that includes everything you need to get started on your embossing and letterpressing journey. Let’s take a closer look at what’s included: Platen: The platen is the main component of…