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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 cards. 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. 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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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: Cards & Gift Bags How-To with Hussena Calcuttawala
Hello, crafty friends! This is Hussena from Quill and Punch Works, and I am so excited to be guest designing on the Spellbinders blog today featuring the Celebrate You Collection. This is a large collection with lots of great gifting and greeting cards goodies that pair beautifully with cardstock or patterned paper for a quick easy card, or something a little more stepped up with the addition of floral dies. Custom Gift Bags My first project is a set of Gift Bags made using the Gift Bag Etched Dies, Be Bold Blooms Etched Dies, the Mini Blooms and Sprigs Etched Dies, and the Geo Screen Embossing Folder. These are so…
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Handmade Paintbrush Cards with Hussena Calcuttawala
Hello everyone! This is Hussena from Quill and Punch Works and I am so excited and honored to be guest designing on the Spellbinders blog today highlighting the NEW Paint Your World Collection by Vicky Papaioannou is a whimsical ode to paintbrushes. The whimsical and fun paintbrush-themed designs, palettes, natural elements, and the set of clear stamps included in the collection are just perfect for creating a wide variety of projects for artists and crafters alike! Painted Blooms Paintbrush Card My first card features the Painted Blooms Etched Dies and the Paint Your World Sentiments Clear Stamp Set. I made the card in 3.5″ x 8.5″, so as to not…
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Spring into Glimmer Collection Inspiration with Natasha Vacca
Hi, my name is Natasha Vacca and I am so excited to be a guest designing on the Spellbinders blog today! I have had an amazing time working with the new release – Spring into Glimmer Collection. I fell in love with everything in this new collection and it was a pure joy to work with! You can also find me on my personal blog. I would love it if you stopped by there too! Glimmer Edge Butterflies For my first card I am using 3 new glimmer die sets from this beautiful collection: Glimmer Edge Butterflies, Glimmer Be Bold Sentiments, and Glimmer Edge Flowers. I love combining sets! I started…
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Precision Layering Basics Collection – Three Ideas From Hussena Calcuttawala
Hello, crafty friends! This is Hussena from Quill and Punch Works and I’m so honored to be guest posting today on the Spellbinders blog! using the new Precision Layering Basics Collection. Basic nesting dies are a staple in every crafter’s stash and there are so many things one can do with them. The dies in the Precision Layering Basics Collection are designed to cut perfectly spaced layers of 1/8-inch, and when combined with the B Sets, help you achieve a 1/16-inch border. This means no more measuring, as the work is done for you. I used the various dies in this collection to create three easy and fun cards for…
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Handmade Cards using Love You More Collection with Hussena Calcuttawala
This is Hussena from Quill and Punch Works and I’m so honored to be guest posting today on the Spellbinders blog! I’m sharing a set of two cards today using dies from the NEW Love You More Collection. This die-cutting collection features two sets that you can mix and match to create a variety of projects ranging from Valentine’s Day cards or Anniversary Cards, just to name a few. The Open House Door Base Die Set coordinates together with the Open House Valentines Set, but if you don’t have that in your stash, you can easily substitute it with the Always Welcome Die Set as all of the accessories mix and match between these two…
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Fluted Classics Collection – 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 new Fluted Classics Collection by Becca Feeken. The beautiful blanket stitch-inspired edging on all of the many shapes in this collection inspired me to create two cards perfect for sending a sweet hello. With the weather getting colder in my area lately, I thought the gorgeous edging detail on these dies was perfect as an accent on a warm and cozy card. Pairing it with a chunky cable-knit pattern and a cute deer, I created this simple and sweet card for a friend. Die cut Portobello…
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Kaleidoscope Argyle Three Ways | Spellbinders Live
Join Nicole Westervelt in the Creative Classroom as she explores the brand new Kaleidoscope Argyle Dies and uses it on three cards. This die set is part of Spellbinders’ largest holiday release ever – but you’ll love how you can use this die set all year long. In today’s video Nicole walks you through these versatile dies and the creative kaleidoscope style. There are endless ways to use this set on a variety of card sizes – A2, slimline, and mini slimline, combined with a limitless color palette. This set begins with 4 dies that layer together. Choose four colors and die cut the layers to make an argyle print. Watch…
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Colorful Circles and Stripes Slimline | Spellbinders Live
Join Kim Kesti in the Creative Classroom as she experiments with the beautiful June Large Die of the Month. Watch as Kim creates three Slimline cards mixing and matching dies and embossing folders for super colorful card projects! The June Large Die of the Month, called Colorblock Circles & Stripes is a powerhouse die set with so many possibilities. It includes detailed circles to layer, a wavy line to surround the circles, and a long die to create stripes of varying widths. This die set is perfect for standard sized cards as well as slimline cards. It coordinates perfectly with the June Clear Stamp of the Month, Circles of Sunshine.…