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  • Parcel & Post Collection – Mailbox Cards Inspiration with Annie Williams
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    Parcel & Post Collection – Mailbox Cards Inspiration with Annie Williams

    July 25, 2022 / No Comments

    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 Parcel & Post Collection from Spellbinders. The unique designs and fun sentiments in this collection inspired me to create three bright and cheery cards for a variety of occasions. Christmas Mailbox Card I have such fond memories of big red mailboxes around the holidays that I had to use the Parcel & Post Mailbox Die Set to recreate one of them first. Here I stuffed my mailbox full of Christmas goodies for this pretty holiday card for a friend. Die cut Phone Booth, Mirror Gold,…

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  • Be Bold Colorblock Collection – Card Inspiration with Annie Williams
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    November 3, 2021 / No Comments

    Hi there, this is Annie Williams and I’m so happy to be back on the blog today to share a couple of projects using the new Be Bold Colorblock Collection from Spellbinders.  The eye-catching sentiment designs in this collection inspired me to create two bright and fun cards perfect for expressing yourself in a big way. The Be Bold Colorblock Merry Christmas Die Set really creates a showstopping background when you mix bright colors.  I added a few cute gnomes to this vibrant card front for a simple and fun Christmas slimline card. Die cut Pomegranate, Snowdrift, Pink Sand, Waterfall, and Lagoon Cardstock using the Christmas die from the Be…

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  • Sweet Cardlets II Collection – Card Inspiration with Annie Williams
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    May 25, 2021 / 1 Comment

    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 Sweet Cardlets II Collection by Becca Feeken.  The beautiful heartfelt sentiments and sweet images in this collection inspired me to create three cheerful cards for a variety of occasions. I thought the lighthouse image in the Shine Your Light Glimmer Plate Set was so pretty and perfect for summertime cards. By adding a different sentiment, I created a clean and simple friendship card. Trim a piece of white cardstock to 4” x 4”. Apply Moondust Hot Foil to the bottom of the panel using the…

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  • Emboss Plus Ink TWO Ways | Spellbinders Live
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    Emboss Plus Ink TWO Ways | Spellbinders Live

    April 23, 2021 / 2 Comments

    Embossing folders are a perfect way to add a subtle background or a bold pattern to handmade cards and crafts. Join Kim Kesti in the Creative Classroom as she creates with four favorite embossing folders from Spellbinders: Heart and Soul, Scallops, Sun Rays, and Plaid Company. Looking for the perfect sandwich for these embossing folders on your Platinum or Platinum 6? Start with the platform, then embossing folder with cardstock, and one cutting plate on top. (Have you seen our new Glitter Cutting Plates?!) Kim started with the Heart and Soul Embossing Folder and shared some ideas for adding ink to your embossed panels. The easiest way to add ink is with a sponge dauber. Keeping the…

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  • Sweet Street Collection – Baked with Fun with Jean
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    April 19, 2021 / 4 Comments

    Hello crafty friends! I’m Jean, a papercrafter blogging at Right as Rain. I am delighted to be on the Spellbinders blog sharing three whimsical and colorful cards created with the Sweet Street Collection by Tina Smith. I took my color direction from the collection’s Sweet Sprinkles Embellishments. With this baked goods-themed collection, which includes dies, embellishments, and a stamp set, you can craft unique cards for a variety of occasions. Let’s take a look! Delicious Day –  a store-front of sweets for a birthday or special occasion Create card base and background: Heat-emboss Sugar Coated Sentiments sentiment in silver on yellow cardstock panel. Cut with rectangle die. Add to white…

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    March 23, 2021 / No Comments

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  • Embossed Cards Trio with Yasmin Diaz
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    March 22, 2021 / No Comments

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