Wednesday, December 19, 2018

Spellbinders December 19th Blog Hop

Hello, friends!
I'm so excited to be a part of the Spellbinders December Blog Hop today. I have THREE projects to share using several dies from the Exquisite Splendor Collection by Marisa Job.

You should have arrived from Desiree Kuemmerle's blog. Today, we are celebrating and featuring the following collections: 

Projects

First up, I have this card to share featuring the Square Medallion Tiles Dies. This is an absolutely gorgeous tile die set, and is simply versatile. There's so much one can do with this die set. Here's how I used it on my card:

This card was really simple to put together! I started by die-cutting the Square Medallion Tiles Dies from Neenah Classic Crest Solar White #110 LBS cardstock. Then, I coloured the die cut using three shades of Alcohol Markers by Altenew. This did not take much time at all, and was fairly simple to colour. 

Next, I matted the tile die cut on to some dark blue paper, and then gold foil cardstock. I also matted the centres of the die cut with gold foil cardstock to give it a more complete look. Finally, I stamped a sentiment directly on my card base, and it was done! :)


Next up, I have a Gift Box to share using the Square Medallion Tiles Dies and Blooming Floral Wreath Dies. I am sure most of you know by now, how much I adore making them! Here's one I created using these two die sets. 

I created the basic gift box using the Heart Flower Box Dies. This box die is simply amazing; I love it for the finish it gives, and the way it makes work so much more easier. :)

I used the Square Medallion Tiles Dies for creating the intricate background on the lid of the box. Next, I used the tiny flower dies from the Blooming Floral Wreath Die Set to create the floral cluster. I used three different sizes of the same flower die to create the flowers. I coloured them using Dye inks from Altenew and shaped them using embossing tools. I also added pollens to the centres to give the flowers a complete look. 

Here's a close-up of the flowers. I have tried to achieve an ombre effect on them!

The leaves were die cut using the wreath die from the Blooming Floral Wreath Die Set. I snipped off the leaves from the wreath, and inked the leaves using two different green dye inks to create the perfect foliage for my box. I love how this one came together. What do you think?

Lastly, I have a Gift Basket to share, which I made using the Tulip Flower Box Etched Dies. This is such an adorable die set for creating gift baskets. Here's a look at the one I have created:

This gift basket again took no time to put together. I started by die cutting the main square base die from White cardstock. Once my base was die cut, I went ahead and die cut the tulip box sides and the tulip box side inserts. Once everything was assembled, I die cut the coordinating inserts from patterned papers. This die is fairly easy to use and so well thought of, with the base dies and the insert dies combined together perfectly. The big plus point about this set is that, you can add as many layers or as many sides as you wish to, to create the basket of your choice.I have created a four sided basket, but a hexagonal basket is just as easy to create using this die.

I used the flower dies from the Blooming Floral Wreath Die Set to create tiny little clusters on either side of the handle. I die cut the flowers from White cardstock, inked them, and then adhered them in bunches on the handle.

I did the same thing on the other side of the gift basket. I made a slightly smaller bunch on this side to give the basket a balanced look.

The leaves are from the Blooming Floral Wreath Die Set. I inked them in green to go along with the mini flowers. I have added a bunch of chocolates inside the basket to show you how many chocolates can be fit in one small basket like mine. I hoe you like the idea. :)

Giveaway:
To celebrate this release, Spellbinders are giving away a $50 gift certificate to one blog reader – selected from the comments across all of the blogs in the hop. Giveaway closes on Sunday, December 23rd at 11:59 pm EDT. The winner will be announced on the Spellbinders Blog Hop post the following Monday. Winner is responsible for shipping cost, duties and taxes.

Blog Hop List:
Next, on the hop is Jennifer Snyder's blog. I have also included the full blog hop list so that you don't you get lost.

                         Hussena Calcuttawala (You are HERE)

Thank you so much for stopping by my blog. I would love to hear your views on my projects.
Have a great day!

37 comments:

  1. Gorgeous creations. I am in love with the box!

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  2. Gorgeous creations. I am in love with the box!

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  3. Your creations are always treat to eyes and spellbinders intricate dies compliment your work 👍🏻.

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  4. The way you used the medallion tiles really intrigues me. Love the fresh Spring ideas, too.

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  5. Beautiful projects. Those flowers are exquisite.

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  6. Gorgeous projects! I especially like the pink box - so elegant looking!

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  7. Very pretty card and projects and your flowers are almost look real! You have inspired me! Thanks for sharing 😊😊😊

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  8. Such beautiful projects - you have used the new dies in amazing ways!!

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  9. I love the level of detail in the medallion with the stitching.

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  10. Beautiful projects. Love your gift box and basket!

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  11. Your gift basket is just adorable.

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  12. Love the beautiful projects you created with these dies.

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  13. Love these projects! :) So very pretty.

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  14. All your projects are awesome..simply amazing❤❤❤❤

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  15. Thanks for sharing your fabulous creations--these new dies are gorgeous!

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  16. I love all of these! Especially the flowers on top of the beautiful white die!

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  17. Great uses of the tile die cuts! Very clever.

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  18. Such elegant projects Hussena. Love the medallion background... perfect with the pretty flowers. The basket is so pretty.

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  19. I love the way you used the medallion die on the box was great gives me a new way to thing outside the box for using dies.

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  20. I too love to make little gifts for people. These are so pretty with the flowers and all.

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  21. Wow this die is so pretty loving your choice of colors and flowers.

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  22. Love the tile dies; they are so versatile!

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  23. These are all beautiful projects!! You did a fantastic job!! Hugs ❤️

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  24. Beautiful use of these dies! What a beautiful basket. Thanks for the inspiration.

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  25. Beautiful creations as always....loved it..

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  26. All your projects are very pretty!

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  27. Gorgeous projects, it's great to see that the same die can be both the focal point and a background on a project. Thanks for sharing this inspiration with these fun products.

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  28. All 3 projects are beautiful, I love how versatile these dies are. The gold foil on the card really adds to the richness of the design. I love the box and basket, very creative and the basket will be so perfect for Easter treats. Thank you for sharing and the great inspiration. (mardy14@bellsouth.net)

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  29. Beautiful projects.Love the flower bunches. The box and the basket are wonderful. Thanks so much for sharing your art.🐧

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  30. Love the dies you used! Gorgeous projects!

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  31. Oh what gorgeous projects! Beautiful dimension and designs.

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