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Crafting for Beginners: Gnomie Christmas Dance 3 Ways
Hello there, Michelle Short here to share some inspiration using Gnomie Christmas Dance Printed Die Cuts from the Oh What Fun Collection. This pack contains 52 colorful die-cut pieces ready to use in different ways. These are perfect to use if you are beginner but are also quick and fun to use if you are not! Today I have a card, gift tag and gift bag to share with you, but they are perfect for all sorts of other crafts too from journals to gift wrap! BEARY MERRY CHRISTMAS For my first project, I wanted to create a card. I took a panel of white cardstock and added ink blending…
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Holiday Cheer Enclosed – Special Pet Delivery 3 Ways
Hello. It is Jean from Right of Rain sharing three projects to showcase the Special Pet Delivery die set, part of the Holiday Cheer Enclosed Collection. Your cat- and dog-loving friends will be delighted to receive projects featuring these cute pets! I created a mini-slimline card, gift tags, and a winter holiday card with products from the collection. While my projects are focused on the winter holidays, the sets can be used for a wide variety of occasions. Custom Cat Card & Socks! Customize a card for the recipient using their pet’s (or pets’) coloring. This card is accompanying a pair of cat socks being sent to a three-cat household.…
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The Winter Garden – 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 Winter Garden Collection by Susan Tierney-Cockburn. The gorgeous new florals and beautiful winter elements in this collection inspired me to create three pretty holiday cards with tons of dimension. Ice Skates Card I couldn’t get over all of the fun details in the Ice Skate Die Set, so I reached for this one first. Paired with some of the new floral designs in soft colors, I love how this pretty Christmas card turned out! Die cut white, Portobello, and Mirror Silver Cardstock using the Ice…
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Open Road Collection – Card Inspiration 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 Open Road Collection from Spellbinders. The unique dies and versatile sentiments in this collection inspired me to create three fun cards perfect for birthdays and graduations. Graduation Card I love how the cute convertible in the Open Road Die Set can be customized with all of the little details included in the set. Here I added gold accents and kept it extra classy for an easy and fun graduation card. Die-cut gold shimmer, Mirror Gold, Snowdrift, and Onyx Cardstock using the car and tire dies…
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Cardmaking, Embossing Folder of the Month, Embossing Inspiration, Kits & Clubs, Large Die of the Month
March 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 March Embossing Folder of the Month Kit from Spellbinders. With its beautiful floral pattern and large size, the Garden Path Embossing Folder is perfect for tons of different techniques and occasions. Sometimes the easiest techniques make the prettiest cards. Here I sanded white-core cardstock to create a soft and subtle background for this pretty hello card. Trim a piece of aqua white-core cardstock to 4” x 5.25” and emboss it using the Garden Path Embossing Folder. Lightly sand the raised edges with a sanding block to…
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How to Trim a Tree in 3 Easy Steps with Jean
Hello crafty friends! It’s Jean here sharing two holiday cards created with the Spellbinders Trim a Tree Collection, which includes dies, glimmer plates, and a stencil that work together or separately. I’m showing how to create cards with this collection using a three-step approach: create the background, create the focal point(s), and embellish. Let’s take a look! A snowy, forest scene captures the magic of the holidays Create background: Create A2-size card base. Cut A2-size panel from navy cardstock. Foil Gifts of Christmas sentiment in Gold in upper-left. Mask sentiment area and apply white embossing paste through the Layered Christmas Tree Stencil (snow portion) to panel. Set aside to dry.…
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Be Merry Collection Inspiration with Laura Evangeline
Hello, crafty friends! I am Laura Evangeline, and I am excited to join you here as a guest blogger for the first time. I grew up in Texas, and after a few trips around the world with the Army, I now call Nashville “home” along with my handy husband, who is soon to retire from the Army, and also my spunky 10-year-old son. I can’t forget our two Yorkies, Max and Penny too! I started making cards a few decades ago now, but after taking a long break I realized it was more than a silly hobby. I wholeheartedly credit my mental health and well-being to crafting and the amazing…
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Be Merry 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 Be Merry Collection from Spellbinders. The fun die sets, sweet holiday images, and beautiful sentiments in this collection inspired me to create three cute cards perfect for sending a little Christmas cheer. DELIVERING WARM HUGS CHRISTMAS CARD I fell in love with the adorable bear in the Chill Bear Die Set and knew I had to use him on a card right away. With a fun stenciled background and a stack of tiny gifts, I created this simple and cozy Christmas card. Trim a piece…
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Tis The Season Inspiration with Tatiana Trafimovich
Hello and welcome! This is Tatiana from TatianaGraphicDesign! I am so excited and happy to guest designing for Spellbinders this month! Thanks so much Spellbinders for this wonderful opportunity!!! I’m a designer, blogger and just an avid paper crafter from Italy. You may know me as @tatianacraftandart on Instagram. I always loved everything handmade and crafty related and tried all kinds of hobbies from jewelry making to crocheting until I discovered and felt in love with a magical world of paper crafting. Cardmaking and coloring became my relaxing getaway. I like getting inky, experimenting, stretching my supplies, learning new techniques and coloring with any medium. It’s never too early to…
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Tis the Season Inspiration with Joe Sysavath
Hi there, this is Joe. I have been crafting for almost 2 years and am so thrilled to work with Spellbinders’ Tis the Season collection. Come hang out with me on Instagram at @vjsjoey. I have some cards to share with you and hope it will inspire you to create with us. I love the holiday seasons and love creating cards for these special occasions. For these projects, I was inspired by not-so traditional Christmas colors and to repeat the color theme for all 3 projects I created. Warm Wishes Christmas Card I kept this card simple but wanted to make an impact in the middle so that it is…
