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Liberty Collection – Patriotic Card Inspiration with Annie Williams
Hi there, this is Annie Williams and I’m excited to be back today to share a couple of projects using the new Liberty Collection from Spellbinders. The fun dies and versatile stencils and stamps in this collection inspired me to create two bright, patriotic cards perfect for sending a summertime thank you. I love every new addition to the Sunday Drive Series and this adorable liberty set is no exception! I added Uncle Sam and Lady Liberty to a bright stenciled and embossed background for this fun card thanking a service member. Trim a piece of white cardstock to 4” x 5.25”. Secure the Sun Burst Stencil on top and…
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Liberty Collection – July and December by Jean
Hello crafty friends! It’s Jean here sharing two projects created with the Liberty Collection. I’ve created a 4th of July card and a Christmas card with products from the collection, which includes a stamp set, die sets, and a stencil. Let’s take a look! Create an appreciation card with a 4th of July theme Create A2-size card base from red cardstock. Dry-emboss with the Stargazer Embossing Folder. Apply silver embossing paste through the Sun Burst Stencil to a Snowdrift cardstock panel cut with the Color Block Panel Apply white embossing paste through the Sun Burst Stencil to a navy cardstock panel cut with the Color Block Panel Once dry, add…
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Liberty Collection Cards with Andrea Shell
Hello! It’s Andrea Shell from blissfullyscrappy.net with you today. I had the pleasure of creating with the Liberty Collection recently and have two cards to share with you. This collection is lots of fun and pairs perfectly with the previously-released Sunday Drive Etched Dies. For my first card, I stayed true to the theme of the collection and created a fun, patriotic card. From colored, metallic, and foil cardstocks, I die-cut the various elements with the Liberty Sunday Drive and Sunday Drive Die sets. I adhered all of the pieces together with liquid adhesive. To create that festive background, I started by inking up a 5″x7″ panel of cardstock with…
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Liberty Collection – A Patriotic Sunday Drive with Crystal Komara
Hello readers! This is Crystal Komara here with you for my very first time on the Spellbinders blog! I am so grateful to be given the opportunity to be your guest host today for the release of the Liberty Collection – a fun new patriotic accessories addition that will coordinate perfectly with the Sunday Drive etched dies. There is, or has been, a member of my family serving in every military branch since my grandfather served in WWII. Others, myself included, are proud members of U.S. law enforcement services, so suffice is to say the Liberty Collection will be used and shared throughout my family and friends for the summer…
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How to Celebrate Community Heroes With Handmade Treats
Hello crafty friends! Nicole here, excited to be guest blogging today on the FSJ blog – something I haven’t done since 2014! It’s Memorial Day Weekend – the official start of summer, for most a 3-day weekend (yes!) and most importantly, a time to reflect and honor those who have sacrificed so much for us to enjoy the freedoms and privileges that we as Americans enjoy. In that spirit, I can think of no better time to share with you a bit more about a recent activity that Reagan and I did, and to challenge you to do the same. Many of you have already seen glimmers of this during our…
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Charming and Easy To Make Star Spangled Banner
Hello, fellow makers! Miranda here from Tinsel + Wheat, so excited to share this charming and easy to make, star spangled banner with you today! Hover over the image below to see what dies I used to create this banner: I even dusted off the ole sewing machine for this project! Don’t worry, I didn’t get too carried away – simple straight lines only, and the best part is, it’s completely optional! Let’s chat supplies. Here’s what you’ll need: Platinum™ 6 Die Cutting and Embossing Machine – 6″ Platform Contour™ Mind Your Manners Steel Rule Dies Die D-Lites Superstars Etched Dies Red and white striped fabric (I used the red…
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4th of July DIY Party Ideas
With the 4th of July about two weeks away, I thought I might inspire you to start a little early by sharing my three piece ensemble. Grabbing my Contour™ Steel Rule Dies, I created a banner, matchbox party favor and utensil holder to make my set. I’ll break down instructions for each piece so that you can recreate them too! Let’s get started… USA Banner Instructions: Cut both sizes of the fish tail banner with patterned papers using Three’s A Crowd Contour™ Steel Rule Die and Platinum™ Machine. Layer the die cuts and adhere with E-Z Runner® Grand. Repeat this step two more times for a total of three…
