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Embossing Folder of the Month Kit – Card Inspiration with Annie Williams
Hi there, this is Annie Williams and I’m excited to be back on the blog today to share a couple of projects using the June Embossing Folder of the Month Kit from Spellbinders. The simple and pretty pattern of the Botanical Diamond Embossing Folder makes it super versatile and perfect for all kinds of card projects. Faux Antique Tiles Look The beautiful patterns in the Botanical Diamond Embossing Folder reminded me of antique tiles, so I wanted to try to create a card inspired by that first. Here I used ink to create a distressed letterpress look to use as a background for this pretty spring hello card. Trim a…
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Stitched Alphabet Collection – Personalized Cards & Gifts with Annie Williams
Hi there, this is Annie Williams and I’m thrilled to be back on the blog today to share a couple of projects using the new Stitched Alphabet Collection from Spellbinders. The fun stitch-able letters and beautiful foiled sentiments in this collection inspired me to create two custom cards and a monogrammed gift bag perfect for a variety of occasions. Stitched “Happy” Card When you can cut out any word you want, why not start with happy? Here I stitched white florets onto brightly-colored letters for fun slimline birthday card. Die-cut Teal Topaz, Pink Sand, Persimmon, Dahlia, and Rainforest Cardstock using the letter dies from the Stitched H, A, P, and…
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Color Block Mini Shapes Collection with Annie Williams
Hi there, this is Annie Williams and I’m 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. 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,…
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Inspired Basics Collection with Annie Williams
Hi there, this is Annie Williams and I’m 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 easy and uplifting cards perfect 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. I added a foiled and die-cut tag to an embossed background for this pretty floral card. Trim a piece of kraft cardstock to 4” x 5.25” and emboss it using the…
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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. 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 Mother’s Day or just to brighten someone’s 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 I’m 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. 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 – Card Inspiration with Annie Williams
Hi again, this is Annie Williams and I’m 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 you’ll 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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Utilizing Leftover Foil with Essential Glimmer Solid Shapes & Annie Williams
Hello again this is Annie Williams and I’m excited to be back on the blog today to share a couple of projects using the new Essential Glimmer Solid Shapes Collection from Spellbinders. The bold designs in this collection can be used with so many interesting techniques and I was inspired to create three springtime cards for a variety of occasions. Leftover Leaf Design One of my favorite ways to use these designs is also the simplest. By taking the leftover foil from a background design, I can create an equally beautiful “negative” of that background for another card. Here I added a few spring blooms to a golden leaf background…
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Celebrate You Collection – Cards & Gifts For Special Occasions with Annie Williams
Hi there, this is Annie Williams and I’m thrilled to be back on the blog today to share several projects using the new Celebrate You Collection from Spellbinders. The gorgeous sentiments, unique 3D dies, and pretty tag designs in this collection inspired me to create a ton of cards and bags for all different occasions. Baby Card I thought the Venetian Wallpaper Stencil was so beautiful and would make the perfect background for this soft and pretty baby card. Trim white cardstock to 4” x 5.25” and apply Tumbled Glass, Spun Sugar, and silver pigment ink through the Venetian Wallpaper Stencil with a blending tool to create the background. Apply…
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April 2022 Embossing Folder of the Month Kit – Card Inspiration with Annie Williams
Hi there, this is Annie Williams and I’m excited to be back on the blog today to share a couple of projects using the April Embossing Folder of the Month Kit from Spellbinders. With its versatile pattern and large size, the Radiant Burst Embossing Folder is perfect for drawing the eye to a focal point almost anywhere on your card front. Shift the Center! It’s natural to want to center your cardstock in an embossing folder, but the Radiant Burst design is begging to be moved around on your cards! Here I shifted the burst to the lower right corner of my card to draw attention to the sentiment on…
