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Color Block Backgrounds 3 Ways with Annie Williams
Hi there, this is Annie Williams and Iβm thrilled to be back on the blog today to share a couple of projects using the new Color Block Backgrounds Collection from Spellbinders. The bold and versatile dies in this collection inspired me to create three cards with fun backgrounds for a variety of occasions. Color Blog Cloudscape All of the different cloud formations in the Color Block Cloudscape Die Set had me imagining a dreamy night sky. I added layers of wispy clouds to a blue moon and sparkly sky for this pretty and fun love card. Trim a piece of Cosmic Sky Cardstock to 4.25β x 5.5β. Apply silver metallic…
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Color Block Mini Shapes Collection with Annie Williams
Hi there, this is Annie Williams and Iβm excited to be back on the blog today to share a couple of projects using the new Color Block Mini Shapes Collection from Spellbinders. The fun layered shapes in this collection inspired me to piece together three eye-catching designs to create colorful cards for several different occasions. Mini Inverted Squares Card I loved the look of the Mini Inverted Squares Die Set and thought it would make a beautiful background for a card.Β Here I used shades of black, white, and grey along with pops of gold for an elegant thank-you card. Die-cut Onyx, Graphite, Lunar Gray, Silver Fox, Mirror Gold, and…
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Pattern Play with the Color Block Mini Shapes Collection
Hello fellow crafters. Itβs Jean sharing A2-size cards created with the Color Block Mini Shapes Collection at Spellbinders. This collection, consisting of geometric die sets, can be used to craft for a variety of occasions. With the sets, countless patterns can be designed, whether simple or complicated. Itβs fun to experiment with the shapes! Letβs look at the three cards I made with die sets in the collection. For my first card, I used the Color Block Mini Hexagons set, keeping the colors the same for the hexagons. Create card base: Create an A2-size card base covered with textured white cardstock. Cut a mat from red cardstock with the 4…
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Plant Joy Cards with Lisa Mensing
Hello, crafty friends. Lisa Mensing here from Confetti and Card with Lisa Mensing. It is my pleasure to share three projects featuring the Layered Fleur Bouquet Collection with you today. This is a gorgeous collection just in time for Spring and Summer projects. I love all the dimensions you get when layering the beautiful blooms. It is the sentiment from the Half Slimline Diamond, Plant Joy, which is the theme behind all my projects. Plant Joy Lilies My first card is the easiest card I created for this post. I used glitter cardstock under two layers of the Sweet Leaf Mini Slimline die and simply added the gorgeous lilies. Die-cut…
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Inspired Basics Collection with Annie Williams
Hi there, this is Annie Williams and Iβm excited to be back on the blog today to share a couple of projects using the new Inspired Basics Collection from Spellbinders. The versatile dies and pretty hot foil plates in this collection inspired me to create three cards.Β These cards are easy to create and are the perfect uplifting gifts for sending a little cheer. Create a Decorative Tag Card The Create A Decorative Tag Die Set is perfect for creating gift tags for all kinds of occasions.Β I added a foiled and die-cut tag to an embossed background for this pretty floral card. Trim a piece of kraft cardstock to…
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Layered Fleur Bouquet Slimlines with Karen Yagel
Hello crafty friends! My name is Karen Yagel from Yes Please Papercrafts. Iβm excited to be on the Spellbinders blog for the first time and I am so honored to be a Guest Designer with the gorgeous Layered Fleur Bouquet SlimlineΒ collection by Becca Feeken. Let me quickly introduce myself β¦ I live in Louisiana, USA with my two little Yorkies, Bella & LilyBelle. Iβm a retired Business Systems Analyst aka βcomputer geekβ with a love of all things paper.Β I absolutely adore cardmaking and scrapbooking β¦ creating with paper just makes me happy!!! You can visit my blog or Instagram and I also have a YouTube channel where I share…
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Simple Foiling Ideas with Inspired Basics Collection and Lisa Mensing
Hello, crafty friends. Lisa Mensing here from Confetti and Card with Lisa Mensing.Β Today I am sharing three projects featuring the Inspired Basics Collection. What a great collection to add to your stash for creating coordinating cards and tags, perfect for Motherβs Day or just to brighten someoneβs day. Let us check it out. Smiline Brighten Your Day Card Simple and clean, this slimline card is perfect for any occasion. This card is so pretty with all its white space and how the Citrine Glimmer Foil pops off the white cardstock. Using the Flowers for You Glimmer Plates and Citrine Glimmer Foil, foil white cardstock, the flowers with your favorite alcohol…
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Layered Fleur Bouquet Slimlines Collection with Annie Williams
Hi there, this is Annie Williams and Iβm thrilled to be back on the blog today to share a couple of projects using the new Layered Fleur Bouquet Slimlines Collection by Becca Feeken. The gorgeous layered florals and ornate background designs in this collection inspired me to create three bright and pretty cards for a variety of occasions. Gerber Daisies Card Gerber daisies are my favorite kind of flower, so I had to play with the Layered Daisies Die Set first.Β I added lots of bright colors and shading to my flowers with markers for this bold slimline card. Die-cut white cardstock several times using all of the components of…
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May 2022 Embossing Folder of the Month Kit β Card Inspiration with Annie Williams
Hi again, this is Annie Williams and Iβm excited to be back on the blog today to share a couple of projects using the May Embossing Folder of the Month Kit from Spellbinders. With its pretty and versatile pattern, the Faux Stitch Embossing Folder is one youβll reach for over and over again to add subtle texture to all kinds of card projects. Tiny Sunbursts Although it mimics one of the beautiful patterns in many of the Spellbinders stitching dies, the Faux Stitch Embossing Folder also reminded me of tiny sunbursts. Here I used it to add texture to the background of a bright and pretty springtime scene. Trim a…
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May 2022 Embossing Folder of the Month Preview & Tutorials β Faux Stitch
Our May 2022 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. Hereβs a look at the May 2022 Embossing Folder of the Month: Join the Club May 2022 Embossing Folder of the Month β Video Tutorial Watch video tutorial using this month kit below or on Youtube: Additional inspiration Hereβs a closer look at the projects we created using our May 2022 Embossing Folder of the Month: Value Clubs For those who want to join…