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  • Video Friday | Swirl Frame Cards with Olga for Spellbinders using: S5-354 Swirl Frame, S3-308 Seasonal Words, S4-563 Phrase Set One, S5-338 Wreath Elements, S5-350 Borders, SES-013 Flourish Stitch #spellbinders #neverstopmaking #diecutting #handmadecard
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    Video Friday | Swirl Frame Cards with Olga

    March 23, 2018 / 1 Comment

    Hi, it’s Olga, today I am super excited to share 2 cards that I have created using Swirl Frame die from the latest On the Wings of Love collection by Joanne Fink. This die is perfect for creating framed cards and it can be both landscape or portrait oriented: The first card I’ve made is portrait oriented. I created a shaped frame card base first and then added an embossed insert. For the focal image I have used a tulip die that is also a part of the Swirl Frame set. The die cuts are colored with Distress Inks and the gold foiled sentiment is attached right on top of…

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    Cardmaking Inspiration | Happy Spring Card

    February 28, 2018 / No Comments

    Hello Spellbinders’ fans! Welcome back to our Cardmaking Inspiration series! We hope you’ve been enjoying these mini posts sharing simple cardmaking ideas and step by step instructions on how to make them! Today we have a Clean & Simple floral card created using dies from the Four Seasons collection by Lene Lok. Project created by in-house designer Yana Smakula Step By Step Instructions: We have a full set of step by step instructions describing how to create this card. Create A2 top folding white card base out of white cardstock. Cut blue cardstock panel to 4 x 5 ¼”. Die-cut Spring out of white and deep blue cardstock. Adhere together and…

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    Quick Technique | Winter Time Is Here Card

    January 27, 2018 / 6 Comments

    Hello Spellbinders’ fans! Welcome back to our Quick Technique blog series! Quick Technique is all about sharing simple projects using our products and showcasing fun and fresh techniques! We hope you’ll love this new installment on our blog and will give some (or possibly all?) of these techniques a try! Today we have a fun card to share featuring Four Seasons collection by Lene Lok. Project created by in-house designer Yana Smakula Quick Technique #1 – DIY Snowflake Background Add double sided sticky sheet to the back of glitter paper. Die-cut snowflakes and adhere onto white cardstock panel to create a background. Trim excess with scissors. You can use any small die…

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