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Wax Seals Weekend Inspiration!
Hi there, this is Annie Williams and I’m excited to be back on the blog to share a couple of ideas featuring Wax Seals. Mini Slimline Friendship Card I loved the detail in the Scattered Flowers Wax Seal Stamp so decided to try that design first. Here I chose rich colors and gold accents for this pretty mini slimline friendship card. Melt Black Wax Beads and press with the Scattered Flowers Wax Seal Stamp on a silicone mat. Once cool, lightly apply a gold metallic marker over the raised areas of the seal. Die cut white, Onyx, and Mirror Cardstock with the Sealed Gingko Die Set and assemble the sprigs…
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Stitched Numbers & More 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 Stitched Numbers & More Collection from Spellbinders. There are so many ways to incorporate these bold new stitched numbers and symbols into cards and I was inspired to create three fun cards with them for birthdays and every day. 34th Birthday Card Naturally, the new Stitched Numbers Dies are perfect for birthday cards and even better for kinda funny birthday cards. Here I used some fun punctuation and a snarky greeting along with my stitched numbers for this cute birthday card for a friend. I…
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The Painter’s Garden Collection – Spring Paper Flower Card Ideas
Hi there, this is Annie Williams and I’m thrilled to be back on the blog today to share a couple of Spring paper flower card ideas using the new Painter’s Garden Collection by Susan Tierney-Cockburn. The gorgeous floral designs in the collection reminiscent of the works of Impressionist painters inspired me to create three bright springtime cards for different occasions. Pansy Thank You Card I love the unique colorings of pansies and thought they would be a fun design to try it out first. Here I chose three different purple varieties of pansies to emulate for this pretty square thank you card. Die cut Susan’s Garden Specialty Cardstock using the…
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Season Label Motifs 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 Seasonal Label Motifs Collection by Becca Feeken. The beautiful label designs, gorgeous seasonal elements, and unique sentiments in this collection inspired me to create three pretty cards for a variety of occasions. Fall Into Autumn Mini Slimline Card The ornate label design and beautiful autumn accessories in the Fall Label Motifs Die Set caught my eye first. Here I used a fun color palette with a pretty embossed background for this golden autumn mini slimline card. Die cut a piece of Alabaster Cardstock with the…
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3D Embossing Folder 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 3D Embossing Folder Collection from Spellbinders. The gorgeous three-dimensional designs in this collection inspired me to create three soft and pretty cards for a variety of occasions. Tufted 3D The elegant Tufted 3D Embossing Folder caught my eye first. Here I added a couple of dainty flowers to a fun custom sentiment for this pretty card for a friend. Trim a piece of purple shimmer cardstock to 4” x 5.25” and emboss it using the Tufted 3D Embossing Folder. Mat the embossed panel with Mirror…
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Color Block Backgrounds 3 Ways 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 Color Block Backgrounds Collection from Spellbinders. The bold and versatile dies in this collection inspired me to create three cards with fun backgrounds for a variety of occasions. Color Blog Cloudscape All of the different cloud formations in the Color Block Cloudscape Die Set had me imagining a dreamy night sky. I added layers of wispy clouds to a blue moon and sparkly sky for this pretty and fun love card. Trim a piece of Cosmic Sky Cardstock to 4.25” x 5.5”. Apply silver metallic…
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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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Happy Dance Kinetic Cards 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 Happy Dance Collection from Spellbinders. The unique kinetic dies, versatile accessories, and beautiful sentiments in this collection inspired me to create three fun cards perfect for celebrating lots of different little moments. Stuck on You Kinetic Card What crafter can’t think of at least a dozen ways to use this cute little glue bottle on a card? Here I’ve added it to a pretty set of legs for this easy love card. Die-cut Pink Sand, Barely Peach, Snowdrift, and Persimmon Cardstock using the legs, skirt,…
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Bibi’s Butterflies Collection Inspiration with Hussena
Hello everyone! This is Hussena from Quill and Punch Works, and I am so excited to be guest designing on the Spellbinders blog today. I have three projects to share, highlighting the NEW Bibi’s Butterflies Collection by Bibi Cameron. The GORGEOUS butterflies and the wonderful sentiments in this Collection inspired me to create a set of three cards perfect for sending to your friends and family! The Delicate Butterflies Etched Dies is my favorite die set from the Collection and I couldn’t wait to use it for my card here. I cut and colored the butterflies and flowers and added them to a glitter stenciled background for this soft congratulations…
