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    Focus on the Fun of Coloring Without the Background Hassle!

    June 5, 2024 / No Comments

    Hello, crafters! Cha Lion here as a guest designer on Spellbinders’ blog! I’m thrilled to be back for another month and excited to share some delightful creations with you. Today, I’m showcasing a series of summer cards using the adorable House-Mouse Summer Fun collection. In my previous post, I discussed how storytelling inspired my coloring and highlighted watercolor techniques focusing on spotlight effects (you can check out that post HERE). This time, however, I’m sharing tips for when you can’t spend a lot of time coloring. You’ll see this approach in the three cards I’ve created for you. I hope you enjoy them as much as I enjoyed making them!…

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    Merry & Bright for a Simply Festive Season of Cardmaking

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    Sending Christmas cards is a cherished tradition that brings joy and warmth to both the sender and the recipient. While traditional Christmas cards often feature reds, greens, and golds, there is no rule stating that we can’t add a festive twist with unique and non-traditional color palettes. By incorporating Spellbinders different colors and textures using their amazing dies, hot foil plates, embossing folders, and letterpress plates we can create truly one-of-a-kind greetings that stand out from the crowd. Come and join Lisa Mensing from Confetti and Cards as she presents five fun, festive card designs that are perfect for the upcoming Merry & Bright Season. I truly believe that there…

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