Spellbinders + Amazing Paper Grace Die of the Month | June 2020 | Shadow Box Frame

Hello, crafty friends!

Hope you are doing well and are safe and healthy!

I have a Card to share today featuring the Spellbinders + Amazing Paper Grace June Die of the Month. This month's "A2 Snip It Grid and Calendar Creator" Set is perfect for making exquisite cards, boxes, bags, envelopes, 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 June, so hurry before they are sold out. If there are any leftovers, they are added to the Spellbinders store for sale at full price. You can see all of the past Dies of the Month HERE.

I created an Easel Card using this Die Set previously which you can check out HERE. I had to use this set again as the dies are so versatile. The entire set comprises of 41 dies and is great value for money. Here's a look at my Shadow Box Frame:

My idea with this project was to create a Shadow Box Frame which could be gifted to a couple for their Engagement/Wedding Anniversary as a memento piece.
Alternatively, this could also be used as a gift by someone to give to their significant other to remember their special day. I have always loved creating my own gifts and the dies from the Shadow Box Collection are perfect to help you create frames in a effortless way.

For my project, I first started with some Pearlescent Textured Cardstock and the Adjustable Shadowbox Frame with 3/4" Border Etched Dies to create the frame. I used a 6" X 6" piece of paper for my frame and followed THIS YouTube Video by Becca to create it - It is really quick and simple to make. Once, I created my Shadow Box, I die cut the grid frame from this month's A2 Snip It Grid and Calendar Creator Set from Whip Cream Cardstock using my Platinum 6 Die Cut Machine. I also die cut the dates for the calendar from Gold Mirror Cardstock. Then, I carefully adhered them all down inside my grid to fit in perfectly.

I created this frame for this friend of mine who celebrated her anniversary on the 10th of June, and so, to draw attention to her Wedding date, I die cut a circle from Pool Play Cardstock and adhered it around the day and also added two little die cut flower to make it look more special.

I wanted this frame to look sweet and elegant, so I chose pastel colours to use for my project. I also created my own handmade flowers to embellish the frame. To create the flowers, I used the flower die included in the A2 Snip It Grid and Calendar Creator Set. I die cut it from White Cardstock and lightly colored the petals and filler flowers using the Pool Play Re-Inker. This is one of my favourite techniques these days to colour my flowers in a jiffy. I simply add a drop or two of the Re-Inker to my Watercolour palette and then using a Watercolor Brush, lift the colour from the palette and use it to paint my petals. You can also paint a full sheet or half a sheet of Watercolor paper using your Re-Inker and Watercolor Brush and then die cut the flowers from it - I use both techniques and they are really helpful.

I shaped my flowers using Flower Shaping Embossing Tools and then added stamens to the centres for a more realistic look. I die cut the leaves too from White Cardstock and then watercolored them using the Sweet Pear Re-Inker. I tucked in some additional foliage in my floral spray to give it a more fuller look - I used the dies from the June Card Kit of the Month for them. I created two floral sprays to add to both sides of the frame.

I wanted my project to have a more ornate look, hence I decided to add an accent piece to the top. I die cut the Vintage Starburst Valance and Gatefold Etched Die from Light Pink Cardstock and adhered it to my frame. I also die cut a label from some Baby Blue Textured Cardstock from the Label Eighteen Nestabilities Die Set which is, sadly, now discontinued. I added die cut words and numbers for the month and year details and adhered this to the accent piece.

All that was missing in my frame was a sentiment banner - and I created one using the banner die included in the A2 Snip It Grid and Calendar Creator Set. I also die cut the words 'On This Day' from Light Pink and Gold Mirror Cardstock and offset them a bit before adhering for added interest. I then stamped the rest of the sentiment using Black Licorice Ink. I like the way this frame came about and I am quite pleased with the end result. 

If you haven't had a chance to look at the Spellbinders Club Kits yet, do check them out. You can find more information about them HERE.

If you would like to see more project inspiration using the Amazing Paper Grace Die of the Month, visit the Spellbinders blog to see the project samples created using it. There is also a super helpful YouTube video that you can see HERE which shows you how to use the die set.
The Club dies are absolutely 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 project! I wqould love to hear what you think of it. :)
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Spellbinders Wedding Season by Nichol Spohr | Cards

Hello there, crafty friends!

I am back today with TWO Cards to share using the Wedding Season Collection by Nichol Spohr. I had such a fabulous time creating with these wonderful dies and I am so excited to share my projects with you!

Wedding Season by Nichol Spohr reflects a clean and contemporary look to that all-important life event. Mix and match with the other sets in the collection to create a wonderful array of projects for the happy couple!

 

My first Card features the Wedding Dress & Tux Etched Dies and the sentiment plates from the Glimmering Wedding Wishes Glimmer Hot Foil Plates.

My idea with this Card was to create a scene based on Seaside Weddings which are so popular and have such an ethereal feel. The colours of the sea, the sky, and the sand as a backdrop for the wedding couple inspiration were some of the images that were my inspiration behind this Card. 

For my card, I first started with a piece of A2 Watercolor Paper which I painted using three different shades of Distress Oxide inks. I then used my Watercolour Brush to blend in the colours in order to achieve a soft, seamless blended background paper. Once I was done with the background, I started working on the focal for my card. I die cut an arch from the Spellbinders Ornamental Arch Etched Dies from Whip Cream Cardstock and adhered it down to my panel. 

I went with very informal, summery colours for the clothes of the bride and groom since the backdrop was of a beach/seaside. I die cut the jacket for the groom from River Stone Cardstock using the various dies from the Wedding Dress & Tux Etched Dies, while for the bride I went with a white dress which I lightly coloured with Summer Days Ink Pad. I also embossed her dress top to add some interest to the design.

I die cut the bottom of her dress from the same Whip Cream Cardstock and then put together the top and bottom to construct the dress. I love how these dies have so many add-on accessories included in the set which makes it super easy to accessorize them. I die a little tie, buttons, and the shirt from itty bitty pieces of left over cardstock and adhered those down to the jacket.

The flowers are handmade using the Petite Double Bow & Flowers - Die. I die cut the flowers from Watercolor Paper and then inked them using Distress Oxide inks (I used the same colours which I used for painting my background). I added pollens to the centres to give them a fuller look.

For my sentiment, I used the sentiment plates from the Glimmering Wedding Wishes Glimmer Hot Foil Plates. I used my Glimmer System and Glimmer Hot Foil Roll - Gold to hot foil the sentiment on a strip of White Cardstock. I then snipped them into two and matted the strip with Bubblegum Cardstock.

My next Card features the Wedding Dress & Tux Etched Dies and the sentiment plates from the Glimmering Wedding Wishes Glimmer Hot Foil Plates.

I decided to go with more traditional Wedding colours for this one to show you the versatility of the dies. All that you need to do is, change your background, colours, and/or design, and you'll find yourself creating new and unique designs each time round.  For my card, I started with a piece of A2 White Cardstock. I foiled the top half of the card using the Twinkle Lights Glimmer Hot Foil Plate. I used my Glimmer System to foil it to my background and used the Hot Foil Roll in Matte Gold for the sparkly gold finish. Then, I die cut a decorative arch piece using the Shapeabilities Grand Arch 3D Card Etched Dies from Whip Cream Cardstock and adhered it down to my foiled panel.

It was time to start working on the main focal of my card, so I die cut the dresses of the bride and groom using the Wedding Dress & Tux Etched Dies from Black Licorice Cardstock & Pearlescent White Cardstock respectively. You'll notice how the dress has some deep embossed lines on it, which is so amazing, as it adds so much interest to the design. I put together the tuxedo and added gold buttons and a small red rose to accessorize his waistcoat.

For the bride's dress, I went with pastel shades and tucked in little roses all around her dress to make it look delicate and elegant. I also die cut a bunch of flowers using the flower dies from the Spellbinders Card Kit of the Month - Life is a a Party and slightly embossed them using Embossing Tools to give them some shape. The centres for the flowers were die cut from Gold Mirror Cardstock and then adhered down to my card panel. I also added some leaves and foliage to make it look more complete.

The sentiment is die cut using the Shapeabilities Layered Happily Ever After Etched Dies. I snipped off the vignette frame just to use the sentiment word piece I die cut it from Whip Cream Cardstock and Gold Mirror Cardstock and adhered it down to my panel. If you notice, I have offset the sentiment a bit while adhering to add interest to my design.

That's it from me for today! I hope you liked my cards! I had a great time whipping up these cards and would love to hear what you think of them. :)
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Spellbinders | Twinkle Lights Glimmer Hot Foil Plate

Hello, crafty friends!

Hope you are doing well and are safe and healthy!

I have a Card to share today featuring the Spellbinders Twinkle Lights Glimmer Hot Foil Plate. This Plate adds stunning foil accents to any project from cards to mixed media and more. The Glimmer Hot Foil Plates are designed to be used with the Spellbinders Glimmer Hot Foil System (or other compatible hot foil system).


I had a great time working on this card as I took out my Glimmer System to use after a really long time. I love adding foiled accents to my projects, but often get lazy, and don't feel like pulling out my Glimmer System to foil certain accents for my cards, but this plate gave me the impetus to finally take out my machine and work with it. Here's a look at it:

This Card hardly took me hardly any time to put together as the Twinkle Lights Glimmer Hot Foil Plate did all the work for me. For my card, I first trimmed a piece of Black Licorice Cardstock to fit my card size. Next, I took out my Spellbinders Glimmer Hot Foil System and let it heat for some time till it was ready to foil - I used the Twinkle Lights Glimmer Hot Foil Plate in conjunction with the Glimmer Hot Foil Roll - Matte Gold to foil my card background. The size of this Glimmer Plate is really good and I had to repeat the process only twice to foil my entire card background. I also chose to use a Matte finish foil as it looks more chic compared to the regular Gold Foil Rolls.

Once I was done with my background, I started planning about the focal for my card. I die cut a circle using the Nestabilities Hemstitch Circles Etched Dies from Black Licorice Cardstock. Then, using the different sentiment plates from the Glimmering Wedding Wishes Glimmer Hot Foil Plates, I created my own sentiment and hot foiled it using the Glimmer Hot Foil Roll - Matte Gold. I love the dramatic look that the black and gold offers. I am using this color combination for my card after a long time, so it was quite refreshing!

I wanted to create two floral sprays on opposite sides of my card, so I die cut a bunch of flowers and foliage using the dies from the June 2020 Card Kit of the Month - Life is a Party. I simply cannot have enough of these beautiful dies and find myself reaching for them for almost every project that I am making these days. They are really fantastic! I die cut some flowers from Bubble Gum Cardstock and the rest of the foliage and leaves from various DCWV Cardstock Sheets. I also die cut the flower centres from Gold Mirror Cardstock for added sheen. I adhered everything to my panel using liquid glue. All that was left to do was to pop this over to a card base. I created my own card base using Black Licorice Cardstock and my card was done. So simple and quick to make! I had such a good time creating this card.

That's it from me for today! I hope you liked my card! I would love to hear what you think of it. :)
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Spellbinders Guest Design Post | Elegant Twist Collection by Amazing Paper Grace

Hello, crafty friends!

I'm so excited to be guesting on the Spellbinders blog today, sharing two card projects I created using the magnificent Elegant Twist Collection by Becca Feeken. I had such a great time working with this collection - the designs are beautiful and timeless and can be combined and used for so many projects!

Elegant Twist Collection creates designs with the classic braid motif in mind. Layer with other coordinating shapes to inspire elegance and beauty that Amazing Paper Grace by Becca Feeken is known for.

My first Card features the Elegant Twist Circles Etched Dies, the Splendid Trilliant Etched Dies, and a sentiment Glimmer Plate from the Borders and Sentiments Glimmer Hot Foil Plates.

I have been in love with Slimline Cards recently and decided to create one for my post as well. I will admit, that the measurements did take me some time to figure out, but I am quite happy with the end result. To create my card, I die cut three inserts for my circles using the small circle pattern and the small circle inner rim dies from the Elegant Twist Circles Etched Dies using my Platinum 6 Die Cutting and Embossing Machine - 6" Platform. I taped the two dies together while die cutting to help create the basic layout of my card. 

Then, I die cut the small circle outer rim die from Gold Mirror Cardstock to create the inlay piece for my circles. I adhered the die cut Gold Mirror Cardstock frames behind my circles to interweave the die cut designs. Next, I die cut the rims for my circles by die cutting the small circle outer rim and the small circle pattern dies together (I used Washi Tape to tape the two frames together while die cutting) from Buttercream Cardstock. I repeated this process thrice in order to get three rims for my circle frames and then adhered them down to my panel.

 I also die cut three circles using the small circle inner rim die from patterned paper to add to the centres of the circles on my panel. I just felt the card was looking a bit too plain without it, and so, I went ahead and added them. I know, it sounds a tad bit confusing, however, once you figure it out, you'll be able to create these Slimline Card designs in a jiffy!

To embellish my card, I created few handmade flowers. I used the flower dies from this month's Amazing Paper Grace Club Kit Set to die cut my flowers from Color Splash Watercolor Sheets and coloured them using Banana Cream Re-Inker. I love using re-inkers to color my flowers as it's so easy and quick to do. You need to just take a sheet of Watercolor paper, add a few drops of the Re-inker of your choice, and then use a Watercolor Brush to paint the paper. It's a great technique to help colour a large number of flowers quickly as well. I also added some foliage for my flowers which were die cut using the dies from the June 2020 Card Kit. I coloured the leaves and foliage using the Sweet Pear Re-Inker. I did dilute the colour using water for a more light wash of colour. 

For my sentiment, I used one of the sentiment plates from the Borders and Sentiments Glimmer Hot Foil Plates Set. I used the Glimmer Hot Foil Roll - Champagne to foil my sentiment in my Glimmer Machine. I then used a die to die cut the banner to create my sentiment strip. I then adhered my panel to a custom-made card base using foam tape for dimension. 

My second Card features the Elegant Twist Ovals Etched Dies, Splendid Trilliant Etched Dies, along with a sentiment Glimmer Plate from the Borders and Sentiments Glimmer Hot Foil Plates.

I love the gorgeous die designs from the Elegant Twist Ovals Etched Dies and wanted to created a card to showcase it in its full beauty. I started with a piece of Whip Cream 8.5 x 11 Cardstock and trimmed it to size, as I wanted to foil the card panel using the Card Creator A2 Corner Cotillion Die from one of Becca's previous collections. I foiled the entire die piece using the Glimmer Hot Foil Roll - Blush using my Glimmer Machine. This provided for an interesting background piece.

Then, I die cut the large oval pattern die from Gold Mirror Cardstock and kept it aside. I also die cut an oval using my Nestabilities Classic Ovals Die Set from Buttercream Cardstock. I foiled my sentiment on this oval die cut using one of the Glimmer Plates from the Borders and Sentiments Glimmer Hot Foil Plates. I used the same Glimmer Roll - Blush for foiling the piece.  Then I adhered the frame and the oval piece to my previously foiled panel.

I decided to create my own handmade flowers to embellish the card. I used the flower dies from the Amazing Paper Grace Club Kit Set to die cut the flowers from Color Splash Watercolor Sheets. I coloured them using the Turbo Teal Re-Inker which was diluted with water for a lighter color. The leaves were die cut using the die from the Sweet Cottage Flowers Etched Dies. The additional foliage was die cut using the various dies from the June 2020 Card Kit. I used the Sweet Pear Re-Inker to colour the leaves and foliage.

Now it was time to put my card together - I adhered all the embellishments on my card panel. I felt that the card was missing something, so I die cut four corner pieces from the Splendid Trilliant Etched Dies using Gold Mirror Cardstock. I adhered them to another card panel and then finally matted this panel to my card base. I love how the oval die cut adds so much elegance to the design. It's definitely a must-have in your stash!

OTHER SUPPLIES​​:
Neenah Solar White 110 LB Cardstock, Cream Linen Textured 12 x 12 Cardstock, White Fun Foam; Patterned Paper: Papericious Me Before You 12 X 12 Patterned Paper Pack; Adhesive: Scrapbook Adhesives 3D Foam Squares, Tombow Mono Multi Liquid Glue, Double Sided Foam Tape, Mini Glue Gun; Tools and Accesories: McGill Inc. Paper Blossoms Tool Kit, Cream Thread Pollens, Prima Marketing Watercolor Brush Pens

Thank you so much for letting me help inspire you today! I hope you liked my creations! If you did, please let me know which card is your favourite and why! :) To
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Spellbinders June 2020 Card Kit | Life is a Party

Hello there, crafty friends!

I have a couple of cards to share today featuring the June Card Kit by Spellbinders - Life is a Party! 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 "Life is a Party" 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
My card uses the Life is a Party Paper Pad, Life is a Party Die Cut Shapes Set, Life is a Party Clear Stamp Set, Life is a Party Foam Alphabet Stickers, and the exclusive dies in this month's Card Kit.

To create this card, I pulled out one of the patterned papers included in the Life is a Party Paper Pad and trimmed it to fit my card panel. Then, I die cut the flowers and leaves using the dies included in the Card Kit from Color Splash Watercolor Sheets. This month's die set consists of 15 dies and has several layered flowers, leaves, and foliage. I love layering dies and this was such a pleasant surprise - I thoroughly enjoyed creating with it.

I coloured the die cut pieces using the Jane Davenport: Mermaid Markers which are again a favourite of mine. I adhered them on my panel using the Journey Craft Glue. To accentuate my card, I added a strip of patterned paper and Mirror Gold Cardstock, both of which came from the Card Kit. Finally to complete my card, I used the Foam Alphabet Stickers to create my sentiment. 

 Card #2
My card uses the Life is a Party Paper Pad, Life is a Party Die Cut Shapes Set, Life is a Party Clear Stamp Set, Life is a Party Chipboard Embellishments, and the exclusive dies in this month's Card Kit.

This card is my personal favourite of the lot. To make this one, I used one of the foil patterned papers from the Life is a Party Paper Pad for my card background. Next, I die cut a number of flowers, leave and foliage using the Card Kit Dies from Color Splash Watercolor Sheets and colored them using the Jane Davenport: Mermaid Markers. These watercolor brush markers are so easy to use and really help you to colour your die cuts in a quick and fuss-free manner.

To embellish my card front, I used a die cut frame from the and then adhered my florals and foliage around it. I used a Chipboard Sticker for my sentiment banner and stamped the other part of my sentiment using a stamp included in the Life is a Party Clear Stamp Set on White Cardstock, which I trimmed and popped on foam dots for dimension. The dies in this month's Card Kit are incredibly gorgeous and so versatile! I loved working with them for my cards.

 Card #3
My card uses the Life is a Party Paper Pad, Life is a Party Die Cut Shapes Set, Life is a Party Clear Stamp Set, and the exclusive dies in this month's Card Kit.

To create this one, I first selected a patterned paper which would work well with the card design I had in mind. I decided to go with this bright and cheery background paper from the Life is a Party Paper Pad for my card background. Next, I die cut a rectangular frame using my Stitched Rectangle Nesting Dies. I love stretching my supplies and using them in various many ways other than the intended use, and to create this frame, all I did was die cut two successive Nesting Rectangle dies together and run it through my Platinum 6 Die Cutting and Embossing Machine.

At this point, I also went ahead and stamped my sentiment in the centre of the frame. I really like the mix of fonts in the Life is a Party Clear Stamp Set and used a couple of stamps from this set for my sentiment. Next, to embellish my card, I used two of these floral die cuts from the Life is a Party Die Cut Shapes Set and adhered them to my frame using foam dots. I also added some foliage and leaves die cut using the dies from the Card Kit, which were watercoloured using the Jane Davenport: Mermaid Markers. And that's it. My card was complete!

 Card #4
My card uses the Life is a Party Paper Pad, and the Life is a Party Die Cut Shapes Set.

I have a crafty confession to share. I LOVE stamps, dies, and embellishments of any kind which consist of images of houses. I am particularly drawn towards them and always am in the look out for adding more of such in my stash.
I had a lot of fun making this card and do like how it turned out.

For this card, I again started off by selecting a patterned paper from the Life is a Party Paper Pad and die cutting a frame from it using my Stitched Rectangles Die Set. I adhered that to my card panel and also added a strip of coordinating patterned paper for added interest.

Then I pulled out some die cut shapes from the Life is a Party Die Cut Shapes Set which would complement the patterned paper and I adhered those to my panel using foam tape. The sentiment banners are also die cut pieces, and I must say here, that I really love the sheer variety of shapes offered in each month's Die Cut Shapes Set. They truly are great value for money!

 Card #5
My card uses the Life is a Party Paper Pad, the Life is a Party Die Cut Shapes Set, and the Life is a Party Chipboard Embellishments.

For last card, I went with this really vibrant and fun multi colour striped paper for my card background. Then, I die cut a circle from White Cardstock using the Circle Around Die Set and adhered it to my panel using foam tape.

Then, like usual, I picked out a few die cuts from the Life is a Party Die Cut Shapes Set, which would work for my card design and arranged them on my panel. The llama die cuts were so adorable and I really wanted to incorporate them on one of my cards, so here it is. As a finishing touch, I added some hearts which came from the Life is a Party Chipboard Embellishments Set.

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

 The Card Kits for Spellbinders Monthly Clubs are exclusive to Spellbinders and you won't find them anywhere else, so be sure to gets yours before it gets sold out! If there are any leftovers, they are added to the Spellbinders store for sale at full price. You can see all of the past Card Kits HERE.

If you'd like to see some more project inspiration using the Card Kit, check out THIS super helpful YouTube video that 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)! I would love to hear from you.

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