Spellbinders April 2020 Clubs Inspiration Blog Hop | Winner Announcement

Hello everyone!

I'm here to announce the winner from the Spellbinders April 2020 Clubs Inspiration Blog Hop. Thank you so much for your kind words on my post! I am so happy to know you liked my 3D Typewriter Card! :)

I used random.org for selecting the winner.

The lucky Winner is 

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Mugdha Gujarathi

Congratulations to you, Mugdha! Please e-mail Spellbinders at socialmedia@spellbinders.us by 29/4/2020 with the subject line Spellbinders April 2020 Blog Hop Winner from Hussena's Blog to claim your certificate.

Thank you once again, everyone!

Spellbinders April Card Kit of the Month | Weekend Fun

Hello there, crafty friends!

I have a couple of cards to share today featuring the April Card Kit by Spellbinders - Weekend Fun. If you haven't heard about the Monthly Card Kits by Spellbinders or don't know how to subscribe to one, you can go over to the Spellbinders website and/or blog and read more about them HERE. 

This "Weekend Fun" Kit, like all their other Card Kits, gives you everything you need to create 10 unique cards and even more. You now also get better goodies, including a 40 sheet paper pad, clear stamps, an adorable die set, tons of embellishments, and more!

I have FIVE Card ideas to share with you today using this kit, so let's get started!

Card #1

I really liked the way this one turned out. It's been a while since I made any cards featuring birds.

My card uses the Weekend Fun Die Cut Shapes Set, Weekend Fun Die Set, and Weekend Fun Paper Pad. 

I really love the combination of peach and gold together and think it looks so pretty. To make my card, I took a piece of White Cardstock measuring 5.5" X 4.25". Then, I picked out some die cuts from the Weekend Fun Die Cut Shapes Set and adhered them to my panel. I used foam dots while adhering the birds and foliage to give it a raised look.

I also die cut some little flowers from Rustic Rose and Peaches & Cream Cardstock sheets using the dies included in the Card Kit. I love their dainty look. I also die cut a leaf from Gold Mirror Cardstock and tucked it beneath my floral arrangement.

The sentiment is a die cut included in the Weekend Fun Die Cut Shapes Set. To complete my card, I die cut a rectangular frame from a patterned paper sheet from the Weekend Fun Paper Pad. I adhered this frame onto my panel and then added it to an A2 card base. 

Card #2

My first card features the Weekend Fun Clear Stamp set, Weekend Fun Die Set, and Weekend Fun Paper Pad. 

To create my card, I first die cut a card panel from White Cardstock. Next, I used the Weekend Fun Clear Stamp set to stamp my images on my card panel using Versafine Onyx Black ink. I did some basic watercolouring to colour the honeycomb and the flowers. I also stamped some honey bees and die cut them using the coordinating die included in the Card Kit. 

I stamped the trail of the bees on my card panel using a stamp included in the Weekend Fun Clear Stamp set. Then, I adhered the honey bees on my panel using foam dots for dimension. 

To finish my card, I picked out a patterned paper from the Weekend Fun Paper Pad and adhered it to my card base. I then mounted my card panel to the A2 card base and my card was done.

Card #3
My next card features the Weekend Fun Die Cut Shapes Set, Weekend Fun Die Set, and Weekend Fun Paper Pad.

This card features the dies that are there as a part of the Weekend Fun Card Kit. I combined a couple of them together on this card.  To start with, I die cut a circle from Outrageous Pink Cardstock using the Nestabilities Hemstitch Circles Etched Dies. Next, I die cut a wreath from Gold Mirror Cardstock and the cameo from Baby Pink Cardstock. I also die cut a tiny bow from Rustic Rose Cardstock and adhered it to the die cut piece. I used foam dots while adhering the die cut of the lady for added dimension. 

The sentiment banner is a die cut piece from the Weekend Fun Die Cut Shapes Set. The tiny flowers and leaves are again die cut using the dies from the Card Kit. I die cut them from Rustic Rose and Peaches & Cream Cardstock and added them around the banner to add interest to my design.

To finish my card, I pulled out a patterned paper from the Weekend Fun Paper Pad and adhered it to my card base. This card was done!

Card #4

My next card features the Weekend Fun Die Cut Shapes Set, Weekend Fun Die Set, and Weekend Fun Paper Pad.

To create my card, I started by picking out a patterned paper from the Weekend Fun Paper Pad. Next, I used the Banner Parade Die Set to die cut a banner from Rustic Rose Cardstock. I then die cut a circle using the Nestabilities Hemstitch Circles Etched Dies from White Cardstock and adhered it to the banner.

I decided to use some die cut pieces this time to create my card focal and used the die cuts included in the Weekend Fun Die Cut Shapes Set. I used a couple of them to create the floral cluster. I stamped one part of the sentiment on the mason jar using a stamp included in the Weekend Fun Stamp set. I stamped the word 'day' directly on the banner, while the words 'fabulous' and 'amazing' are die cut pieces.

I also die cut some hexagons from Gold Mirror Cardstock and adhered to my card panel for added interest. I love the variety of dies included in this month's set. They are all so wonderful and can be used time and again for a lot many projects!

Card #5

My last card features the Weekend Fun Die Cut Shapes Set, Weekend Fun 3D Stickers, and Weekend Fun Paper Pad.

To create my card, I first pulled out two coordinating patterned paper sheets from the Weekend Fun Paper Pad. I trimmed the two to fit my card panel. I also trimmed a 1/4" strip of  Gold Mirror Cardstock and adhered to my card panel. 

Next, I die cut a circle from the Nestabilities Hemstitch Circles Etched Dies from Baby Pink Cardstock. Then, it was time to embellish my card - I decided to use one of the gorgeous 3D stickers included in the Card Kit for my focal. 

For my sentiment, I went with die cut shapes. The mini purple banner as well as heart are included in the Weekend Fun Die Cut Shapes Set. And that is all! 

If you want to find out more about the Club – prices, how you sign up and what’s included, please look ——–> HERE. 

 The Card Kit for Spellbinders Monthly Clubs are exclusive to Spellbinders and you won't find them anywhere else. There is also a super helpful Blog Post and YouTube video that you can see HERE which has some awesome card ideas using the Card Kit. 

That's it from me for today! I hope you liked my cards. Let me know if you have any favourite(s)!

If you would like to see more of my work using Spellbinders, do follow my Instagram page - @hussena_cal

Thank you so much for your visit to my blog today!

Spellbinders + Amazing Paper Grace Die of the Month | April 2020

Hello, crafty friends!

I have a Card to share today featuring the Spellbinders + Amazing Paper Grace April Die of the Month. This month's "Pop Up 3D Vignette Typewriter" Set is perfect for making exquisite cards and more. 

If you want to find out more about the Club – prices, how you sign up and what’s included, please look ——–> HERE. These dies are only available through the Club and are limited to the month of April, so hurry before they are sold out. There is also a super helpful YouTube video that you can see HERE which shows you how to assemble the die set.

Here's a look at my Card using the Die Set. This typewriter die is so elegant and I can't have enough of it!

This card measures about 6" X 6" and is quite layered and happens to be one of my favourite cardmaking styles! To create my card, I first began by die cutting the Pop Up 3D Vignette Typewriter Die Set from Gold Mirror Cardstock as well as the DCWV Blush 12" X 12" Paper Pad. I used two different patterns along with the Gold Mirror Paper as I wanted the typewriter to have a stylish look. I layered and adhered the basic body of the typewriter, so that I could start working on the other elements of my card.

Next, I die cut the blank pages coming out of the typewriter from the Scripts & Music Notes 12" X 12" Paper Pad and the Blush Paper Pad, both from DCWV. I die cut the words 'News Flash' from patterned paper and then added a piece of Gold Mirror Cardstock at the back to give it an inlaid effect. Then, I die cut the words 'You R Mine' from Gold Mirror Cardstock and adhered them to the paper to form a complete sentiment. I did this just to add some interest to my card design. These word dies are included as a part of the Pop Up 3D Vignette Typewriter Die Set.

I wanted the typewriter to be the star of the card and hence kept the embellishing minimal. I used some Mulberry Retro Flowers and some die cut leaves to create floral clusters near the focal point. I also tucked in some strands of satin ribbon under one of the bunches form added interest.

To enhance the look of the typewriter, I adhered some pink oval rims to give it a more complete look. I like the way this turned out - I would love to know what you think of it!

 I  also made a Pop Up 3D Typewriter yesterday for the Spellbinders April 2020 Clubs Hop, which you can check out HERE for more inspiration!

If you are still on the fence about the Amazing Paper Grace Die of the Month Membership, do check out the project samples created using it on the Spellbinders blog. The dies are great value for money and the cost of the kit covers shipping cost within USA. So, what are you waiting for? Sign up as soon as possible!

That's it from me for today! I hope you liked my card.
If you would like to see more of my work using Spellbinders, do follow my Instagram page - @hussena_cal

Thank you so much for your visit to my blog today!

Spellbinders April 2020 Clubs Inspiration Blog Hop

Hello, crafty friends!

I'm super excited and honoured to be joining Spellbinders for the April 2020 Clubs Inspiration Blog Hop today. If you arrived here from, Alicia Havranek's Blog, then you are on the right track. If this is your first stop, then you will want to start at the beginning, the Spellbinders Blog. We've got tons of inspiration and giveaways for you on the hop today, so keep reading till the end of this post for more information.

I have made a Pop-Up 3D Vignette Typewriter using the Amazing Paper Grace - April Die of the Month. I absolutely LOVE this die set. It's so ingenious! 

The dies for Spellbinders Monthly Clubs are exclusive to Spellbinders and you won't find them anywhere else. If you want to find out more about the Club – prices, how you sign up and what’s included, please look ——–> HERE.

To create my 3D Typewriter, I followed the step by step Video Tutorial shared by Becca Feeken. It's very simple and easy to follow and will have you creating your very own one of a kind special typewriter in a few minutes! 

I wanted to create mine in soft, pastel colours , so I chose to use Buttercream Cardstock and Baby Pink Textured Cardstock. I die cut the basic structure of the typewriter from Buttercream Cardstock, while the add-on layers were die cut from Baby Pink Cardstock as well as Gold Mirror Cardstock. No project of mine seems to be complete without Gold Mirror Cardstock - LOL! It really adds that elegant touch!

Once I die cut all the different elements of the typewriter and adhered them together, it was time to embellish it.

I die cut the sheets of paper coming out from the typewriter from the DCWV 12" x 12" Scripts and Music Notes Cardstock Stack. Then, I added some die cut words on all three layers to give it a personalized touch. The die cut words 'Hello Friend' are from a previous Amazing Paper Grace Club Kit and I combined it with the sentiment die included in this month's kit. 

To embellish the typewriter, I created some mini handmade flowers which were die cut from Baby Pink Textured Cardstock. I embossed the petals using an Embsossing Ball Tool and added stamens to the centers to give it a more finished look. I also die cut some leaves and foliage from Sweet Pear Cardstock and arranged them near my flowers to give it a cohesive look.

I also die cut few oval key rims from Gold Mirror Cardstock to give it a more realistic touch. The attention to detail in this Pop-Up 3D Vignette Typewriter Die Set is simply amazing. Each and every little add-on accessory has been included as a part of the die set, and you don't need to invest in any extra Add-On Sets to create these beauties. Well worth the money, in my humble opinion. :-)

I repeated the same process for the back side of the typewriter as well in order to give it a finished look. This little piece now sits on my desk and I plan to create some more of these and mail them to my crafty friends. This would surely brighten their day!

I hope you liked my project and are inspired to create your own! I would love to know what you think of it! 

Affiliate Disclosure

All products in today's post are linked throughout the post.  These are my personal affiliate links which you can shop from at no cost to you! Thank you for your support!

Giveaway:

To celebrate this release, Spellbinder is giving away a $50 gift certificate to 3 lucky blog readers – selected from the comments on our blog. Hop along for additional chances to win. Giveaway closes on Sunday, April 26th, 11:59 pm EDT. The winner will be announced in the blog hop post the following Tuesday. The winner is responsible for shipping cost, duties and taxes.

Additional Giveaway:

The generous folks at Spellbinders have allowed me to giveaway a $25 gift certificate to ONE lucky winner! For your chance to win, leave a comment on this post by 26th April, 2020. Winner is responsible for shipping cost, duties and taxes.

Please note, store credit (gift certificate) cannot be applied to Club Subscriptions. Store credit can be applied to shop past Club products, Club extras and regular releases.

Blog Hop Order:

Next Stop on this Blog Hop is, Joy Baldwin's blog.

Just in case you lose your place along the way, here is the complete list of participants so that you can find your way back:

Blog Hop Order:

Spellbinders Blog

Yana Smakula

Nichol Spohr

Tina Smith

Desiree Kuemmerle

Jennifer Snyder

Laurie Willison

Bibi Cameron

Kathy Clement

Jill Hilliard

Ilina Crouse

Jean Manis

Alicia Havranek

                          Hussena Calcuttawala (You are HERE)

Joy Baldwin

Marie Heiderscheit

Zsoka Marko

Dina Kowal

Thank you so much for your stopping by and reading this blog post. I hope you liked my project! If you would like to see more of my work using Spellbinders, do follow my Instagram page - @hussena_cal

Wishing you a wonderful day ahead!

Altenew 6th Anniversary Blog Hop Day 1 + Giveaway

Hello, crafty friends!

I'm happy and honoured to be joining Altenew for their 6th Anniversary Blog Hop today. Wow, six years already! Happy Anniversary to Altenew! I have always been a big fan of their products and amazed at what new products they come up with month after month.

If you arrived here from, Teri Wilson's Blog, then you are on the right track. If this is your first stop, then you will want to start at the beginning, the Altenew Card Blog.

I have TWO Cards to share for this hop, so let's get started!

My first Card features the Bride-To-Be Stamp Set, Bride-To-Be Die Set, and Beveled Squares Stencil.

For my card, I started by mixing some Embossing Paste and Citrus Burst Crisp Dye Ink to create my own colored paste. Then, I used this paste to stencil over my card panel using the Beveled Squares Stencil.

My next step was to pick a stamp set to use for my main card design. I really love the dainty elements in the Bride-To-Be Stamp Set and decided to use it for my card. I stamped a bunch of floral and foliage images from the Stamp Set on Neenah Classic Crest Solar White 110LBS Cardstock using a variety of inks: Peach Perfect, Mango Smoothie, Bamboo, and Dark Chocolate.

Once they were all stamped, I die cut the images using the coordinating Bride-To-Be Die Set. At this point, I felt, my background was missing something, so I added some strips of Cardstock which were coloured using the Chamomile Crisp Dye Ink and Marigold Crisp Dye Ink. Then I adhered all the stamped images on my panel using foam dots for dimension.

All that was needed to complete this card was a sentiment strip and some black paint splatters. I also went in and later added some orange splatters to tie in the colours together.

My second Card features the Virginia Rose 3D Die Set, Pattern Play: Diamond Stamp Set, and Watercolor Brush Markers - Tropical Fiesta Set.

I was happy to get a chance to finally use my Virginia Rose 3D Die Set which I have had in my stash for a while now. I generally do not tend to use such bright colours for my cards, so this was a nice change for me as well. To create my card, I die cut the various floral layers from Brustro Cold Pressed Watercolor Paper and coloured the individual petals and leaves using Purple Wine and Lime Watercolor Brush Markers from the Tropical Fiesta Set. I used these two colors predominantly for coloring all my die cuts. I also mixed in a bit of Sweet Leaf for the leaves to give them a more natural look.

I wanted my card background to be simple so as to not take away from the beauty of the layered florals. I took a piece of White Cardstock and watercolored it using the Evening Gray Watercolor Brush Marker. I diluted the colour with water to achieve a very light shade. Next, I took my Pattern Play: Diamond Stamp Set and stamped it on my card panel using Versamark Embossing ink, and then heat embossed it in White using the Pure White Crisp Embossing Powder. This was just to add a little bit of interest to my card design.

I stamped my sentiment on a strip of White Cardstock using the Altenew Obisidan Pigment Ink (which is my absolute fave) and mounted it on my card panel using foam tape. Lastly, I added loads of green paint splatters as the finishing touch for my card.

Special Offer

Enjoy FREE U.S. shipping with code HAPPY6TH or $5 OFF international shipping with code ANNIV20 at checkout. Offer valid from 4/2/2020 at 12:01 am EDT through 4/5/2020 at 11:59 pm EDT. Not valid on prior purchases. Cannot be combined with other promo codes. Shop here: https://altenew.com/

Prizes

Altenew is giving away a $50 gift certificate to 6 lucky winners and one Altenew Academy class to 10 lucky winners. There are also 14 awesome companies/crafty friends who are celebrating with us, and they are offering the following prizes:

Altenew: 6 $50 Altenew gift certificates

Altenew Academy: 10 class spots

Jennifer McGuire Ink: 1 $100 Altenew gift certificate & 5 Share Handmade Kindness goodie bags($20 each)

My Sweet Petunia: 1 prize bundle(Original MISTI, a set of Creative Corners, a Cut-Align and a bar magnet)

CiLi in Papers: $100 gift certificate

Craft Stash: £75 gift certificate

Amy Tangerine: Your Brightest Year Yet Online Workshop (valued at $89)

Online Card Classes: 3 class spots

Simon Says Stamp: $50 gift certificate

Scrapbook.com: $50 gift certificate

Michelle's Cards & Stamp: $50 gift certificate

Ellen Hutson LLC: $30 gift certificate

Butterfly Reflections Ink: $25 gift certificate

Scrapbook & Cards Today: 1 copy of Scrapbook & Cards Today Spring 2020 issue

Bumbleberry Papercrafts: £25 gift certificate

Seven Hills Crafts: £25 gift certificate

Be sure to leave comments by 4/12/2020 for a chance to win one of 37 prizes! To make the hop more exciting, start your comment with "Hi from (city or country where you're from)!". 37 winners will be chosen at random from the comments left on any of the blogs listed below and will be announced on the Altenew Card Blog on 4/18/2020.

Blog Hop Order

Day 1: April 2nd, 9:00 AM EDT

Altenew Card Blog

Jennifer McGuire

Erum Tasneem

Debby Hughes

Lydia Evans

My Sweet Petunia

Nicole Picadura

Kelly Griglione

CiLi in Papers

Emily Midgett

Kathy Racoosin

May Sukyong Park

Kelly Latevola

Soraya Maes

Teri Wilson

                          Hussena Calcuttawala (You are HERE)

Thank you so much for your stopping by and reading this blog post. I hope you liked my cards! If you would like to see more of my work using Altenew, do follow my Instagram page.

Thank you for stopping by, and wishing you a lovely day!