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  • Exploring Modeling Paste and White Glitter Magic
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    Exploring Modeling Paste and White Glitter Magic

    March 5, 2024 / No Comments

    Hello! Jean Manis here to share inspiration for impactful stenciled card backgrounds using the Light & Fluffy Modeling Paste and Baby Baubs White Glitter. Let’s take a look at the transformative magic of modeling paste on three cards–from the elegant sparkle of glitter-infused paste to a mesmerizing ombré effect and finally to the impact of blended watercolor hues. Modeling Paste and White Glitter For subtle, understated shimmer on a stenciled background, add white glitter to modeling paste. The reflective properties of the glitter enhance the overall visual appeal and create a captivating finish. Create an A2-size card base from Brushed Gold Mix the Baby Baubs White Glitter in with the…

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    Using Just Stamps & Dies! March Relax & Enjoy 2019 Card Kit of the Month Edition

    Using Just Stamps & Dies! March Relax & Enjoy 2019 Card Kit of the Month Edition

    March 12, 2019
    Die D-Lites Inspiration | Hip Llama Card with Laurie for Spellbinders using S3-319 Hip Llama, S4-563 Phrase Set One dies #cardmaking #diecutting #handmadecard #spellbinders

    Die D-Lites Inspiration | Hip Llama Card with Laurie

    March 8, 2018
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    Creating Unique Backgrounds For Cards With Modeling Paste

    March 3, 2024 / No Comments

    Hi there, this is Annie Williams and I’m excited to be back on the blog today to share a couple of cards using white modeling paste as a fun background element. White modeling paste can be used as-is, with stencils, or mixed with a variety of other mediums for endless possibilities in your paper crafting projects. Modeling Paste & Stencils There are lots of ways to alter modeling paste to suit your project, but with a thick and creamy consistency, it also looks great applied through stencils right from the jar. Here I created a pretty textured background for this soft spring flowers card. Apply white modeling paste through the…

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    January 1, 2025
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    Spellbinders Becca Feeken Picot Petite Collection - Cardmaking Inspiration with Jenny Colacicco #Spellbinders #NeverStopMaking #AmazingPaperGrace #DieCutting #Cardmaking

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  • Crafting With Doodlebug - Cardmaking Ideas You Need To Try
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    Crafting With Doodlebug – Cardmaking Ideas You Need To Try

    August 13, 2023 / 1 Comment

    Hi there, this is Annie Williams and I’m excited to be back on the blog today to share a bunch of cards made with some of the beautiful Doodlebug products available in the Spellbinders shop. I paired many of the brightly colored cards and envelopes, sweet patterned papers, and fun washi tapes and embellishments with some of my favorite Spellbinders dies to create cards for many different kinds of occasions. Mailbox Thank You Card I hear a lot of crafters say that they love patterned paper, but struggle to use it on their projects sometimes, especially those with bolder colors and patterns. Here I turned a bright stripe pattern into…

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    Cardmaking Inspiration | Birthday Wishes Card created by Yana Smakula for Spellbinders. Using S4-819 LILLY PEARL FLAT FOLD FLOWER/BORDER, S4-820 Vintage Pierced Banners, S5-329 HANNAH ELISE LAYERING FRAME SMALL, S6-130 CORALENE'S CHEMISE LAYERING FRAME LARGE dies by Becca Feeken #diecutting #spellbinders #cardmaking

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  • Enhance Die Cuts With Ink Blending With Michelle Short
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    Enhance Die Cuts With Ink Blending With Michelle Short

    June 7, 2023 / 2 Comments

    Hello there, Michelle Short here to share three projects with you using the new Photosynthesis Collection. This beautiful collection features lots of florals, which I love! Since it also features mainly die cutting, I wanted to show how you can enhance die cuts by adding ink blending. This really adds interest and dimension to clean and simple cards! My first card uses Floral Stems Etched Dies. I cut the cone flower top petal layer from Snowdrift cardstock and the bottom ones from Purple Mist. I then cut the flower centers from Chamomile and the stems and leaves from Peridot. Using Blending Brushes, I blended on Distress Oxide Inks, focusing the…

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    Photosynthesis & Cards with Marie Heiderscheit

    June 6, 2023 / 1 Comment

    Hello, friends! Marie here again from Marie Nicole Designs. I have three cards to share featuring the Photosynthesis Collection by Simon Hurley. This collection is so fun! Lots of florals and a few ways to create pretty backgrounds. Not to mention the glimmer sentiments that are perfect for any type of card! Let’s take a look. SIMPLE BOUQUET Whenever I create a set of cards I like to make them all in the same color family. Then, I can switch up the card design, but they end up looking very coordinated in the end. For my cards today, I chose a vintage palette. Pinks, purples, and muted greens give an…

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    January 27, 2018
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  • Adding Dimension to Cards with the Photosynthesis Collection with Joan Bardee
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    Adding Dimension to Cards with the Photosynthesis Collection with Joan Bardee

    June 5, 2023 / 4 Comments

    Hello crafters! Joan Bardee here and I’m delighted to share 3 cards chock full of color and dimension using the beautiful Photosynthesis Collection by Simon Hurley. If you love floral cards, you will love this collection. And adding dimension to these cards literally takes them to the next level! Rather than detail all the steps I took for each of these cards, I’m sharing several tips for adding dimension to cards. Sending Hugs This colorful bouquet of flowers uses Ceramic Vases, Floral Stems, and Must Have Sentiments, all part of the Photosynthesis Collection. I added dimension and heft to this card in 4 ways: Stacked die cuts – adhering multiple…

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