Glimmer Essentials Collection – Springtime Card Inspiration with Annie Williams
Hi there, this is Annie Williams and I’m so happy to have the opportunity to share a couple of projects using the new Glimmer Essentials Collection from Spellbinders. The Essential Duo Line Glimmer plates create the perfect accent border for any background, sentiment, or focal image and I was inspired to create two bright springtime cards combining all of the different shapes. Simple circle borders are always the perfect backdrop for a rustic wreath, so I created this cheerful floral birthday card using both the Essential Duo Line Glimmer Circles and Squares. Apply Gold Hot Foil to navy blue cardstock using the two largest plates from the Essential Duo Line…
- Cardmaking, Glimmer Hot Foil System, Intermediate, Platinum 6, Stamping Inspiration, Step by Step Tutorials
Under the Stars – the Celestial Zodiacs Collection
Hello crafty friends! Jean here sharing three cards created with the Celestial Zodiacs Collection that feature glimmer foiling, stamping, and stenciling. This versatile collection can be used to craft for any number of occasions, including birthdays, friendship, anniversary, engagement, and encouragement. Love-Themed Zodiac Card As they say, “it’s written in the stars”; this personalized, love-themed card features two zodiac constellations set against a dry-embossed star background. Dry-emboss Brush Gold cardstock with the Stargazer embossing folder. Glimmer foil the zodiac symbols (Aries and Virgo shown) in Gold on red cardstock. Cut the symbols with the outline heart in the Forever Love Hearts. Glimmer foil the zodiac names in Gold on black…
- Advanced, Cardmaking, Die Cutting Inspiration, Glimmer Hot Foil System, Intermediate, Step by Step Tutorials
Expressions of Spring Collection – Easter Card Inspiration with Annie Williams
Hi there, this is Annie Williams and I’m thrilled to have the opportunity to share a couple of projects using the new Expressions of Spring Collection. The elegant layered eggs, cute bunnies, and beautiful florals inspired me to create two different styles of Easter cards that are colorful and fun. The intricate layered egg designs in the Forever Spring Eggs Die Set were so big and beautiful, I knew right away I wanted to make them the focal point of a pretty and sophisticated card. With soft blended colors and metallic touches, I love how this card screams springtime! Die cut kraft cardstock with the two largest dies in the…
Delicate Impressions Collection – Card & Gift Inspiration with Annie Williams
Hi there, this is Annie Williams and I’m so excited to have the opportunity to share a couple of projects using the new Delicate Impressions Collection by Becca Feeken. The gorgeous patterns and beautiful sentiments inspired me to create two cards and a gift card pocket that are delicate and sweet like the designs in the collection. I couldn’t wait to color the beautiful flowers in the Sweet Blooms Border Hot Foil Plate and thought they would look great paired with the Diamonetta Background for a feminine and pretty wedding card. Trim pieces of watercolor paper and navy blue cardstock to 4.25” x 5.5”. Apply Gold Hot Foil twice to…
Susan’s Autumn Flora Collection – Floral Dies with Sandi MacIver
Hi there, Sandi MacIver here and I’m very excited to share with you two cards created with the Susan Tierney Cockburn – Susan’s Autumn Flora Collection. These dies create realistic looking flowers and leaves allowing you to build beautiful cards quickly and easily. You can also use different mediums to color your florals and I am sharing two of them with you today. Let’s start with the Button and Daisy Chrysanthemum Etched Dies Die cut three pieces for each flower and two sets of leaves for each. Color both sides of the flowers and leaves with copic markers: Copics Used: Flowers Y15, RV55, Y11, Centers Y15, Leaves: G29, G07 BG07…
- Cardmaking, Die Cutting Inspiration, Glimmer Hot Foil System, Intermediate, Platinum 6, Step by Step Tutorials
Fashionably Fun – Sweet Cardlets
Hello crafty friends! I’m Jean, a papercrafter living in the Pacific Northwest blogging at Right as Rain. I am delighted to share cards combining two of my favorite techniques–diecutting and foiling–to showcase the Sweet Cardlets Collection by Becca Feeken for Spellbinders. For all three cards, I’ve used Black Glimmer Foil, one of my favorite ways to add impact and style to a card. With the Sweet Cardlets Collection, you’ll create cards suitable for a multitude of occasions that come together in minutes. The sets contain foil plates and dies that include background, focal image, and sentiments. Please note: I used the Foil Trimmer to cut the foil for these projects.…
Becca Feeken Sweet Cardlets Collection – Nature-Inspired Cards with Annie Williams
Hi there, this is Annie Williams and I’m so excited to have the opportunity to share a couple of projects using the new Sweet Cardlets Collection by Becca Feeken. The adorable bug and bird images and beautiful sentiments in this collection inspired me to make three loving cards perfect for nature enthusiasts or anyone who needs a smile. When I saw the beautiful bee image in the Just Bee-cause Glimmer Hot Foil Plate Set, I knew I wanted to create a big hive with a flurry of wings around it. A slimline card was the perfect format to convey that feeling. Trim a piece of white cardstock to 3.75” x…
Expressions of Faith Collection – Easy Holiday Cards with Annie Williams
Hi there, this is Annie Williams and I’m so excited to have the opportunity to share a couple of projects using the new Faith Collection from Spellbinders. The intricate cross designs in this collection are stunning when assembled, so I paired them with simple backgrounds and just a few embellishments to really let them shine in these two holiday cards. I thought the gorgeous details on the Kaleidoscope Cross would look beautiful in layers of gold and white. Once assembled, I draped a swag of lilies around it for a simple and elegant Easter card. Die cut the components of the Kaleidoscope Cross, using gold metallic cardstock for the top…
- Cardmaking, Die Cutting Inspiration, Glimmer Hot Foil System, Intermediate, Platinum 6, Step by Step Tutorials
In Faith – Foiling and Diecutting
Hello crafty friends! I’m Jean, a papercrafter blogging at Right as Rain. I am delighted to be on the Spellbinders blog today sharing CAS cards created with the Faith Collection. With this collection, you can craft beautiful cards for a variety of faith-based occasions – baptisms, confirmations, first communions, and bereavement – to name a few. Let’s take a look! On the first card, I combined a die-cut Kaleidoscope Cross with a glimmer-foiled sentiment. With the Kaleidoscope Cross set, die-cut top pieces of cross from Whip Cream cardstock. Die-cut bottom pieces from Brush Gold cardstock. Glue layers together and assemble cross. With the Faith Glimmer Sentiments set, foil sentiment in…
- Advanced, Cardmaking, Glimmer Hot Foil System, Project Kits, Step by Step Tutorials, Video Tutorials
Becca Feeken Sweet Cardlets Glimmer Project Kit | Cardmaking Inspiration with Sandi MacIver | Video
Hello Spellbinders’ and FSJ fans! Our Becca Feeken Sweet Cardlets Glimmer Project Kit is here! The Sweet Cardlets by Becca Feeken Glimmer Project Kit is the perfect way to snag select products from the collection a bit early. This kit features THREE Glimmer Hot Foil Plates, TWO Foils, and the supplies to create FOUR Gorgeous cards. This kit does require the Glimmer Hot Foil System (or a similar hot foil system.) The kit is a $92.95 Value for just $72.00! BUY KIT NOW Also included are full color instructions and an online Video Tutorial. You will be guided through every step of the way as your create die cut projects. Join designer Sandi MacIver…
