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Fun Ways To Add Beautiful Sparkle To Your Cards
Hello there Spellbinders friends! Lisa Tilson is here with you today on the Spellbinders blog. Today we are going to be playing with glitter cardstock! I have lots of examples and ideas for you and some great tips to help you get the most out of your cardstock. I love to add glitter cardstock to my cards, often in fairly subtle ways, but there are also many ways of really showcasing the beautiful texture and sparkle. So first let’s take a look at the cardstock itself. Included in the picture are Champagne, Silver, Gold, followed by the five Spring Tones Glitter Cardstock colors, and then the five Jewel Tones Glitter…
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Make Your Blooms Bloom and Create Three Pretty Floral Cards
Hello there! This is Lisa from My Card Trip and I am happy to be back here on the Spellbinders blog with you. Today, I am sharing three ideas using the beautiful new collection from Yana Smakula. This collection is called Let’s Celebrate and it’s definitely a reason to do just that! You’ve got some gorgeous new press plates, a die set, and a wax seal, along with the latest in the line of BetterPress Registration Press Plates. There is also a coordinating layering stencil set for the new BetterPress Registration set if you want to add some more options for using it. I had a blast creating with these…
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‘365 Moments Like These’ Mini Album by Angela Tombari
Hi dear Spellbinders friends! It’s Angela here and today I have a cute mini album to show you. I made it using Noteworthy collection from Simple Stories combined with several Spellbinders products like dies, hot foil plates, wax seal, and more. I had so much fun creating it and I hope you like it too! I will start by giving you some measurements. The mini is 8 inches tall and 4,75 inches wide, while the pages are 7 x 4,25 inches. There are 8 pages in total plus several inserts and flaps that can accommodate photos. The closure of the mini is made with a ribbon that wraps around the…
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3 Dazzling Cards featuring the New Wax Seal Beads and Bead Mixes
Hello, crafty friends! My name is Heejung Hunsberger, and I am excited to be a guest designer this month. Today, I will share some of my latest projects using the new beads and bead mixes from Spellbinders. The Spellbinder wax beads and bead mixes are stunning. Today, I am showcasing three sets of color-coordinated beads and cards. If you want to know me better, visit my blog or Instagram. I also have a YouTube channel where I post a lot of video tutorials. Spruce & Pistachio Wax Beads Mix Card I made a card using the Sealed Florals BetterPress Plate and the Sealed Cord & Faux Seal Sentiment BetterPress Plate. The card base is…
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Add Sparkling Details to Your Projects with Art Glitter
Hello, Spellbinders’ friends Angela Tombari here from I Need Confetti blog. I had the chance to play with Art Glitter and it’s great sparkling fun! I love to use them in many ways and on different kinds of surfaces but today I’ll stay stuck to Art Glitter in paper craft. Keep reading for some examples. Add Art Glitter to Wax Seals It is sufficient to add a pinch of art glitter to make the wax seal shine like a star! There’s a good range of Art Glitter colors with different shining effects and huge shades of wax so it’s great to experiment with different color combinations. From classy to more…
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Packaging Ideas With Clear Boxes You Need To Try!
Hello there! This is Lisa from My Card Trip and I am excited to be a guest again on the Spellbinders blog. Today I am sharing a few ideas for gift wrapping clear acetate boxes using beautiful papers and ribbons and also my own decorations. The Crystal Clear boxes I am using today come in a pack of 25. They are so simple to put together as all you need to do is open the box up and tuck the flaps in. The acetate is scratch resistant and the tabs fold very easily. Not only that but the boxes have been made with a material that won’t brittle or crack…
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Two Simple Ways to Wrap Your Gifts with Style
Hello everyone! It’s Galina with you today. Gift-giving is a joyous act that brings smiles to both the giver and the recipient. But have you ever thought about turning the gift-wrapping process itself into a delightful experience? In this post, I’m excited to share some creative and enjoyable tips to add an extra layer of fun to the art of gift wrapping. Whether it’s for a special occasion or just to surprise a loved one, these ideas will help you turn the wrapping process into a memorable part of the gift-giving journey. So, let’s dive into the world of creative gift wrapping and make each present a work of art.…
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Exploring Distress Stain Mica Sprays
Hello everyone! It’s Galina with you today. Get ready to dive into the world of Distress Stain Mica Sprays! In this post, we’ll explore what makes them so exciting, from their shimmering effects to their versatility in crafting. Distress Stain Mica Sprays contain mica particles, providing a shimmery and metallic appearance to your projects. They add an element of sparkle and iridescence. They provide a unique shimmering and metallic finish that can change with the angle of light. Ideal for projects where you want a touch of elegance, sparkle, or a magical quality, such as art pieces, cards, and mixed media. Distress Stain Mica Sprays vs Distress Stain Sprays Distress Stain…
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Crafting with Vivant Ribbons, Cords and Twines
Hi there, this is Annie Williams and I’m excited to be back on the blog today to share a couple of cards made with some of the beautiful new ribbons, cords, and twines from Vivant available in the Spellbinders shop. I chose my favorite ribbon techniques and paired them with some gorgeous Spellbinders products to create these three easy cards with tons of texture and a little something extra. Floral Wax Seal Card With all of the beautiful wax seal products released recently, it would be hard to craft with ribbons and not consider using this technique first. Here I paired a floral bouquet and wax seal with a couple…
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Gift Wrapping with Vivant and Pepin Press
Hello there, crafty friends! Marie here again from Marie Nicole Designs. I have a fun post to share today, featuring the papers and ribbons from Vivant and Pepin Press! I’ll be creating a few projects with these items and paring them with some glimmering and wax seals from Spellbinders. Let’s get started! FOILING ON RIBBON Did you know that you could foil on ribbon? Some of this satin ribbon from Pepin is perfect for this technique! I grabbed a roll of my copper foil and some of the Dark Green Vivant ribbon and started to heat up my Glimmer machine. This is easy to do and it adds so much…