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Direct-to-Paper Backgrounds & Glimmer Cardfront Sentiments by Joan Bardee
Hello crafters! I’m Joan Bardee and I hope you are ready for some fun! Today I’m sharing some easy and colorful cards using the unique Glimmer Cardfront Sentiments collection. Bottom line – this collection, which has 6 separate glimmer plates, each with a large sentiment in a fun font – packs a big punch. The collection also includes a stencil and die that creates a beautiful floral. I paired 3 of these sentiments with a background made with the “direct-to-paper” technique. In this technique, you hold the ink pad in your hand and apply it directly to the paper. I decided on somewhat abstract versions of circles, stripes, and plaid.…
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Hexi-Gems Collection with Leica Palma
Hello and welcome to the Spellbinders Blog! It’s Leica here. Today, I want to share with you three stunning cards that I created using the Spellbinders Hexi-Gems Collection. This collection is full of intricate dies and glimmer plates that are perfect for adding an elegant touch to your crafting projects. The first card that I want to share with you is a Congratulations card. This A2-sized card features a white cardstock panel with a decorated edge frame. To create the focal point of the card, I used the Hexi-Gem Blooms Glimmer Hot Foil Plate. I also cut 5 different layers from the Essential Hexi-Gems Etched Dies to create depth and…
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Birthday Explosion Box How-To
Hello crafty friends! It’s Rachel Alvarado from RachelAlvaradoDesigns.com, and I have a fun (and fairly simple) birthday explosion box to share with you today! I have step-by-step instructions below to help you figure out how to make the main portion of the box. I used birthday-themed items here, however, you can use whatever colors and decorations that you like! Переглянути цей допис в Instagram Допис, поширений Spellbinders Paper Arts (@teamspellbinders) Step-by-Step Instructions To start, I created my largest box first – which would be my outer layer. I trimmed 5 pieces of card stock and then scored a ½” tab on the 4 side pieces as shown above.…
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The Stylish Ovals Collection With Brenda Noelke
Hello, crafty friends!! Brenda Noelke here from My PaperCut Creations! I’m super excited to be a guest on the Spellbinders blog again today! I’m sharing three cards using the Stylish Ovals Collection!! There is something for everyone in this collection…stamps, dies, embossing folders, foil stamping, and stitching dies!! It’s AMAZING! THINKING OF YOU CARD I began by stamping the image and sentiment from the Stylish Oval Birthday Wishes Stamp Set onto white cardstock with Copic-friendly black ink. I colored it with Copic markers and die-cut it with a die from the Essential Stylish Ovals Etched Dies. I also die-cut Fruit Punch cardstock with the next largest die in the same…
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Design Decisions: Keeping the Process Simple Using the Stylish Ovals Collection with Joan Bardee
Hello crafters! Do you have a hard time settling on a card design? I’m Joan Bardee and I confess to remaking my cards multiple times. Today I’m sharing how I simplified my design decisions using the beautiful Stylish Ovals Collection. I took a long look at the collection and noted that several of the products have a symmetrical or near-symmetrical design. Symmetry, where one half of the design mirrors the other half, is balanced and evokes calm. So, for each card, I opted to use: 1. the same limited color palette (red/peach, white, and/or gold), and 2. a symmetrical or near symmetrical layout. I found that by making these decisions…
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May 2023 3D Embossing Folder of the Month Preview & Tutorials – Balloons & Banners
Our May 2023 3D Embossing Folder of the Month preview & tutorials are here! Exclusive Embossing Folder adds texture and dimension to any project. Size will generally be 5.5″ x 8.5″ and can be used to make slimline, 5″ x 7″, and a variety of sized projects. Please note, new Subscription Sign-Up Window will now open on the 6th of each month and close on the 27th (once existing club members subscriptions have been processed.) If there is additional inventory remaining, then they will be made available for new subscriptions and will have limited availability. Continuing Subscriptions will charge on the 5th of each month. This means existing Club Members…
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Advanced, Glimmer Hot Foil Inspiration, Glimmer Kit of the Month Club, Step by Step Tutorials, Video Tutorials
May 2023 Glimmer Hot Foil Kit of the Month Preview & Tutorials – Silhouette Balloon Greetings
Our May 2023 Glimmer Hot Foil Kit of the Month Club preview & tutorials are here! The Glimmer Hot Foil membership subscription includes an exclusive Glimmer Hot Foil Plate Set + One Roll of Foil (colors may vary). Please note, new Subscription Sign-Up Window will now open on the 6th of each month and close on the 27th (once existing club members subscriptions have been processed.) If there is additional inventory remaining, then they will be made available for new subscriptions and will have limited availability. Continuing Subscriptions will charge on the 5th of each month. This means existing Club Members will still be able to cancel subscriptions or make…
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May 2023 Stitching Die of the Month Preview & Tutorials – Stitched Balloon Card Front
Now making your stitching wishes come true! Join the Stitching Die of the Month Club and receive an expertly designed die set each month, complete with inspiration. The May 2023 Stitching Die of the Month preview & tutorials are here! This “Stitched Balloon Card Front” die set features 1 cutting die. Enjoy the step-by-step tutorial below as well as the video tutorial to get you started with this month’s kit! Make sure to show us what you create by tagging #SpellbindersClubKits on social media! Please note, new Subscription Sign-Up Window will now open on the 6th of each month and close on the 27th (once existing club members subscriptions have…
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Creating “Oceans” Without Watercoloring Using the Seahorse Kisses Collection with Joan Bardee
Hello crafters! I’m Joan Bardee and today I am sharing 3 ocean-themed cards using the beautiful Seahorse Kisses Collection designed by Dawn Woleslagle. As I’m sure many of you know, Dawn Woleslagle is an amazing watercolorist. The Seahorse Kisses Collection would be beautiful watercolored. However, since I’m not on speaking terms with watercolors, I decided to create ocean backgrounds with ink blending on specialty papers. I hope you like the results. A Modern Inky Tide This abstract modern take on ocean tides was inspired by these amazing cards that Yana Smakula made with Spellbinders Glimmer Specialty Cardstock. This paper, designed to be the perfect paper for hot foiling, has a…
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Seahorse Kisses Cards with Marie Nicole
Hello again, crafty friends! Marie here from Marie Nicole Designs. I am sharing three creations using the Seahorse Kisses collection. This collection includes stamps, dies, glimmer plates, and even a stunning embossing folder. If you love all things under the sea, this is a collection that will catch your attention! GLIMMER OVER A FUN BACKGROUND My first card features the large glimmer plate image of a seahorse along with some shells, flowers, and sea plants. I kept it simple by making a fun background to glimmer over. I created the background by dragging several colors of blue ink pads across my paper in different directions to leave some streaks. Then,…
