Spellbinders September 15th Clubs Blog Hop + Giveaway!

Hello, crafty friends!

I'm so happy to be joining Spellbinders for the September 2021 Clubs Inspiration Blog Hop today. Spellbinders is celebrating all their Club Kits in shop for September 2021.

If you arrived here from Ilina Crouse'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 a layered card to share today for the hop today using the Amazing Paper Grace – September 2021 Die of the Month Set. In case you missed, it I shared a Stand-Up Card on my blog a few days ago using this month's "Pop Up 3D Vignette Vintage Cash Register" Set, which you can check out HERE.

The Pop Up 3D Vignette Vintage Cash Register is a wonderful set of sixteen dies and it features a vintage cash register as well as wonderful dimension, and folds flat like all of the 3D Vignettes, so that it can be easily sent through the mail.

I have used the Pop Up 3D Vignette Die Set to create an A7 card, however the die set offers endless possibilities and can be used for 3D projects as well. You can also use the Pop Up 3D Vignette Set to make the traditional cash register and stock it with gift cards, create a basket from both facades, or even create a mini album with a cash register on the front and back for children to record their savings. 

To create my card, I first die cut all the different die pieces of the house in the Pop Up 3D Vignette Vintage Cash Register from Cream Cardstock, Oatmeal Cookie Cardstock, Gold Mirror Cardstock, and Graphite Cardstock using my Spellbinders Platinum 6" Machine. Next, I cut a watercolor patterned paper to size and adhered it to my card panel using Journey Craft Glue.

I assembled the cash register together following Becca's How-To Video and adhered all the little pieces on the die cut Cash Register piece using Journey Craft Glue and Foam Squares - Small.  Next, I lightly sanded the raised edges of the die cut pieces to distress it. This really makes the delicate details pop! 

The dainty flowers and leaves were die cut from Snowdrift Cardstock using a combination of dies included in the Petite Floral Potpourri Etched Die Set. I coloured the floral die cut pieces using an array of Distress inks - Spun Sugar, Worn Lipstick, Picked Raspberry, and Abandoned Coral.  The leaves were coloured using Shabby Shutters Distress ink. I embossed each of the die cut pieces using the small ball tip from the Ultimate Tool Kit and then added pearl finish pollens to the centres of the flowers. I adhered them to my card front using Journey Craft Glue. The sentiment piece is a part of the Pop Up 3D Vignette Vintage Cash Register die set. There are four different sentiment pieces included in the set, so you can pick and choose whichever one you like best for your project.

To assemble, I matted the background panel with layers of Oatmeal Cookie Cardstock and Gold Mirror Cardstock before adhering it to a top-folding ivory card base with liquid adhesive. This is such a remarkable die set and a must-have if you love all things vintage! What do you think?

Giveaway:

To celebrate this release, Spellbinders is giving away a $50 gift certificate to 3 lucky blog readers – selected from the comments on our blog. Giveaway closes on Sunday, September 19th, 11:59 pm MST. The winner will be announced in this blog hop post the following Wednesday. The 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, Alanna Moses'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:

Spellbinders Blog

Tina Smith

Yana Smakula

Sandi MacIver

Becky Roberts

Bibi Cameron

Annie Williams

Yasmin Diaz

Kristie Marcotte

Jenny Colacicco

Jill Hilliard

Rosemary Dennis

Jennifer Kotas

Betty Wright

Virginia Lu

Jean Manis

Jessica Vasher

Ilina Crouse

                         Hussena Calcuttawala (You are HERE)

Alanna Moses

Thank you so much for your stopping by and reading this blog post. I hope you liked my project! 

If you like what you've seen from me, please give me a follow over on my Instagram (@hussena_cal) and/or subscribe to my blog if you haven't already.

Wishing you a great day ahead!

Spellbinders July'21 Blog Hop + Giveaway!

Hello, crafty friends!

I'm so happy to be joining Spellbinders for the July 2021 Clubs Inspiration Blog Hop today. Spellbinders is celebrating all their Club Kits in shop for July 2021.

If you arrived here from Kathy Clement'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 a layered card to share today for the hop today using the Amazing Paper Grace – July 2021 Die of the Month Set.

The Pop Up 3D Vignette Home Sweet Home is a gorgeous set of twenty one dies and it features a house as well as wonderful dimension, and folds flat like all of the 3D Vignettes, so that it can be easily sent through the mail.

I have used the Mini Vignette Die Set to create an A7 card, however the die set offers endless possibilities and can be used for 3D projects as well as for multiple card sizes, including Slimline cards. You can also use different parts of the die such as the facade for the leading layer of the house or the tiny flower and foliage dies in the set and create something completely new using them. The Mini Vignette house can hold your favorite pictures, a multipage note, or sweet nothings on the three panels that rest inside.

For my card, I first die cut all the different die pieces of the house in the Pop Up 3D Vignette Home Sweet Home from Cream Cardstock, Gold Mirror Cardstock, Waterfall Cardstock, and Oatmeal Cookie Cardstock using my Spellbinders Platinum 6" Machine. Then, I die cut Waterfall Cardstock using the Pattern Rectangle 1 Die from the Candlewick Classics Rectangles Etched Dies.  

I assembled the house together following Becca's How-To Video and adhered all the little pieces on the die cut rectangle piece using Journey Craft Glue and Foam Squares - Small.  The Die Set is designed to help you create a 3D Vignette Home, but you can use it to create a 2D piece for your card front as well. I always admire how Becca puts in so much thought behind her die designs. This one is no exception too!

The petite flowers and leaves were die cut from Alabaster and Fern Cardstock pieces. I embossed the die cut pieces using the small ball tip from the Ultimate Tool Kit and then added gold glitter balls to the centres of the flowers. I adhered them to my card front using Journey Craft Glue. The sentiment piece is a part of the Pop Up 3D Vignette Home Sweet Home die set and I adhered a strip of Gold Mirror Cardstock behind the message insert to help the letters shine. The decorative options are endless in this set to make it your home sweet home!

To assemble, I matted the die cut background panel with layers of Cream Cardstock, Oatmeal Cookie Cardstock, and Gold Mirror Cardstock before adhering it to a top-folding ivory card base with liquid adhesive. This month's Die Set really had me smiling from ear to ear. It's so darling and pretty! What do you think?

Giveaway:

To celebrate this release, Spellbinders is giving away a $50 gift certificate to 3 lucky blog readers – selected from the comments on our blog. Giveaway closes on Sunday, July 18th, 11:59 pm MST. The winner will be announced in this blog hop post the following Tuesday. The 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, Jill Hilliard'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:

Spellbinders Blog

Becca Feeken

Tina Smith

Bibi Cameron

Annie Williams

Becky Roberts

Yasmin Diaz

Jennifer Snyder

Kathy Clement

                        Hussena Calcuttawala (You are HERE)

Jill Hilliard

Laurie Willison

Ilina Crouse

Virginia Lu

Emily Midgett

Jean Manis

Sheri Holt

Sandra Nagel

Joy Baldwin

Rosemary Dennis

Henriëtte van Mierlo

Betty Wright

Melody Rupple

Jenny Colacicco

Emily Leiphart

Vera Yates

Tracy Ware

Gemma Campbell

Alanna Moses

Michelle Starcher

Deborah Jenkins

Erin Thompson

Birgit Norton

Michelle Sheler

Sandhya Iyer

Jennifer Kotas

Jessica Vasher

Olga Direktorenko

Karen Brown

Tanya Boser

Martha Lucia Gomez

Amy Kolling

Thank you so much for your stopping by and reading this blog post. I hope you liked my project! 

If you like what you've seen from me, please give me a follow over on my Instagram (@hussena_cal) and/or subscribe to my blog if you haven't already.

Wishing you a great day ahead!

Spellbinders January 13th Blog Hop + Giveaway!

Hello, crafty friends!

I'm thrilled to be joining Spellbinders for the January 2021 Clubs Inspiration Blog Hop today. Spellbinders is celebrating all their Club Kits in shop for January 2021.

If you arrived here from the talented, Dilay Nacar'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 a 3D Vignette Card to share for the hop today using the Amazing Paper Grace – January 2021 Die of the Month Set. In case you missed, it I shared a Card on my blog few days ago using this month's "Mini 3D Vignette Valentine’s Mailbox" Set, which you can check out HERE.

This Mini 3D Vignette Valentine’s Mailbox functions just like a 3D Vignette, except for this one is a “mini”.  The front of the mailbox has an aperture that you can layer with a second die cut of the mailbox front and add a surprise message or photo.

For my project, I die cut the front of the mailbox using the Mini 3D Vignette Valentine’s Mailbox from Lemon Yellow Textured Cardstock. The solid mailbox door was cut from Light Pink Cardstock. I die cut the photograph to add inside the mailbox using the same die and then adhered it down to my mailbox outline frame die cut. I assembled the different pieces together following the tutorial by Becca Feeken. 

The different stems were also cut from Lemon Yellow Cardstock using different dies from the Mini 3D Vignette Valentine’s Mailbox, while the hearts, mini envelopes, and hearts were die cut from Light Pink Cardstock, Gold Mirror Cardstock, and White Cardstock. I stamped mini sentiments using Licorice Black Ink on several of these die cuts to add interest. You can customize in any way and style you'd like. I designed this for a dear friend's wedding anniversary, so I used sentiments which would go with my theme.

 I decorated the front of the mailbox using the decorative tag from the Shapeabilities Grand Dome 3D Card Etched Dies which I die cut from Lemon Yellow Cardstock and Gold Mirror Cardstock. The oval for the centre was cut from Pink Cardstock and i stamped my sentiment on it using Licorice Black Ink. I popped the sentiment tag to the panel suing foam tape for dimension. The lil' flowers are from an older Amazing Paper Grace die, and I added some mini fillers and rose buds to accentuate the design. 

This was actually very simple to make and I really enjoyed the creative process too. I decorated the back of the card too for more interest. I adhered a Light Pink Cardstock die cut behind the filigree frame and that's about it. My card was done!

Giveaway:

To celebrate this release, Spellbinders are giving away a $50 gift certificate to 3 lucky blog readers – selected from the comments on our blog. Giveaway closes on Sunday, January 17th, 11:59 pm MST. The winner will be announced in this blog hop post the following Tuesday. The 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, Mindy Eggen'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:

Spellbinders Blog

Tina Smith

Becky Roberts

Desiree Kuemmerle

Carrie Rhoades

Bibi Cameron

Laurie Willison

Jill Hilliard

Marie Heiderscheit

Jennifer Snyder

Jean Manis

Henriëtte van Mierlo

Annie Williams

Yasmin Diaz

Brenda Noelke

Betty Wright

Melody Rupple

Jenny Colacicco

Dilay Nacar

                            Hussena Calcuttawala (You are HERE) 

Mindy Eggen

Virginia Lu

Emily Leiphart

Thank you so much for your stopping by and reading this blog post. I hope you liked my project! 

If you like what you've seen from me, please give me a follow over on my Instagram (@hussena_cal) and/or subscribe to my blog if you haven't already.

Wishing you a great day ahead!

Spellbinders & Amazing Paper Grace Die of the Month | January 2021

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 January 2021 Die of the Month Set. This month's "Mini 3D Vignette Valentine’s Mailbox" Set is perfect for making Valentine's Day cards, gift boxes, and more.

I created a 2D Card using the Mini 3D Vignette Valentine’s Mailbox.  This die, like all the other 3D Vignettes dies, collapses flat to be sent in a regular envelope. Isn't that so cool!? The Mini 3D Vignette Valentine’s Mailbox comprises of 17 dies  and will have you create gorgeous, layered projects in no time!

I created a dainty floral mailbox using the die set to add to my card front. For my card, I first foiled the Diamonetta Background Glimmer Hot Foil Plate using Rose Gold Foil to a piece of Cream Cardstock using my Glimmer Hot Foil System. I repeated the pattern to cover my entire card panel. 

For the mailbox, I die cut the vignette piece from Cream Cardstock and the filigree inlay pieces from Gold Mirror Cardstock and Cream Cardstock. I also die cut the solid mailbox door from Rustic Rose Cardstock for contrast. I then cut the perforated tab in half, so that I'd have two pieces to add on either side of the mailbox to help it pop.  

 The Die Set is designed to help you create a 3D Vignette Mailbox, but you can use it to create a 2D piece for your card front as well. I always love how Becca designs her dies in a way that they can be used in more ways than one. 

I die cut a bunch of stems for the various elements of the mailbox from Cream Cardstock. The hearts, mini envelopes, stamps, and the word 'Mail' were die cut from Cream Cardstock, Gold Mirror Cardstock, and Baby Pink Cardstock. I altered the lengths of the stems while adhering to give it more depth. I accented some of the elements with White Pearls for interest.

The little flowers were die cut using the Petite Double Bow/Flower (now discontinued) from Light Pink Cardstock. I embossed the die cut pieces using Embossing Tools and then added gold stamens to the centres. The leaves are from the Cinch and Go III Die Set. I die cut it from White Cardstock, coloured them using Electric Lime Ink, and then embossed the pieces using Groove Golf Tools. The sentiment is from the Sending Love Stamp Set, which is Spellbinders' Clear Stamp for January 2021. I stamped it using Licorice Black Ink on a strip of and popped it over on the mailbox using foam tape. A few White Pearls were the finishing touch for this card. 

The Amazing Paper Grace Die of the Month is available exclusively at Spellbinders Paper Arts during January 2021. You can get the Mini 3D Vignette Valentine’s Mailbox at the special Cub Kit price, along with other membership perks.

If you'd like to see some more project inspiration using the Amazing Paper Grace Die of the Month, check out the Spellbinders Blog where Becca shares some stunning project samples using it.  

That’s it for me today! I hope you liked my take on the die set! If you like what you've seen from me, please give me a follow over on my Instagram (@hussena_cal) and/or subscribe to my blog if you haven't already.

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

Spellbinders + Amazing Paper Grace Die of the Month | September 2019

Hello, crafty friends!
It's been a while since I posted on my blog! I have been MIA for the past few weeks due to my son's examinations, but I do have some posts coming up later this month, so I hope you will stop by and check those out. :)

I have a Card to share today featuring the Spellbinders + Amazing Paper Grace September Die of the Month. This month's Snip It Flowers Die Set is perfect for making gorgeous cards, gift boxes, 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 September, so hurry before they are sold out. There is also an inspirational PDF that you can download HERE that shows you many ways to use the die.

I have created a Card using this die set. This is the first time I have used a die like such to create my entire card front! The die is so intricate and pretty and I am in love with it! Here's a look at my card:

 The Snip It Flowers Die Set is very feminine and pretty looking, and so, I decided to create a birthday card with soft Foamiran flowers.

To create it, I first die cut the entire card front using the die. Then, I cut out rectangle frames  using the A2 Matting Basics B Card Creator Etched Dies so that I could attach it to my card base and have it as an delicate overlay for my card front. I die cut two of these frames to attach it to the front and the back side of the die cut panel, thus creating my card front. To create the back of my card, I took a piece of Cream Cardstock measuring 6 3/4 inches by 4 1/2 inches and scored it at a quarter inch on the long side to create a fold, so that it would enable me to attach the front of my card panel to it.

For the sentiment panel, I die cut a decorative oval frame from the Nestabilities Radiant Rectangles Etched Dies, and stamped my sentiment in the center. I love mixing and matching my dies, and this particular die from Spellbinders has been a forever fave!

The flowers are made using Foamiran sheets. I die cut the petals using the Candlewick Rosebud Etched Dies, and then used an embossing tool to shape them. I also inked the centres and added pollens to give them some definition. The leaves and foliage are also from the same die set. This is another very pretty die set which I can see myself using over and over again! 

Here's my final card! The delicate floral background makes everything stand out for me!

 Disclosure:
Where available, I use compensated affiliate links which means if you make a purchase I receive a small commission at no extra cost to you. Thank you so much for your support!

Here is a look at the Amazing Paper Grace September Die of the Month:

If you are still on the fence about the Amazing Paper Grace Die of the Month Membership, do check out the other 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. Isn't that awesome?! 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 did, please do let me know in the comments below. I always love hearing from you.

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

Spellbinders + Amazing Paper Grace Die of the Month | July 2019

Hello, crafty friends!

I have a Card to share today featuring the Spellbinders + Amazing Paper Grace July Die of the Month. This month's  Graceful Concertina Die Set is perfect for making gorgeous cards and more. 

Becca Feeken, the designer of these exquisite die sets, has shared some fabulous inspiration and ideas using this month's kit on her blog, which I highly recommend checking out. HERE is a link to her blog post. 

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 July, so hurry before they are sold out.

Here's my Card using the Graceful Concertina Die Set. I am so thrilled to have got a chance to create something using this set. It's super dainty and elegant!

This one did take me quite some time to put together because of the details in it. It's been a while since I created such an elaborate multi-fold card and it was super fun to work on it! To begin with, I die cut the outer part of the concertina from Cream Heavy Weight Cardstock. I die cut it several times since I planned to make a three-fold card. To highlight the gorgeous design, I decided to use Vellum to add between the cream die cuts. I used Papericious' Vellum Paper which is quite sturdy and was perfect for die cutting. I die cut the concertina dies twice from Cream Cardstock and once from Vellum Cardstock for each layer of the card. I used the tabs given on the side of each die cut to intersect them together to create a three-layer card.

For the layer in the centre of the card, I die cut the intricate die included in the Graceful Concertina set from a Vintage Patterned Paper. I adhered this to the centre of the concertina to create a backdrop for the couple which I included in the front of the panel. The couple die cut is from a previous collection by Becca, and is called the Happily Ever After Etched Dies. I die cut it from White Cardstock and Gold Mirror Cardstock and layered them one on top of the other,  so that I could achieve some depth and dimension. The mini bouquet in the bride's hand was made using the flower dies from the Layered Friends Forever Cafe Scene Etched Dies. I clustered them together to create a small bouquet. I also added some tulle and ribbon to it for added interest.

The sentiment is a die from the Happily Ever After Etched Die Set. I die cut it from Gold Mirror Cardstock and popped it on my card panel using dimensional foam tape. The flowers are all made using the flower dies from the Cinch and Go IV Etched Dies. I die cut them from White Cardstock and coloured them using the Tea Party Mini Cube Set. I embossed the centres and added pollens to it to give them more dimension. The leaves are also cut using the dies included in the Cinch and Go IV Etched Dies and were coloured using the Bamboo Crisp Dye Ink. 

I added these small flower clusters on all my card panels to create the look of Wedding Arches, which are so beautiful and delicate! I assembled it together by adhering the tabs on the sides of the cards and my card was complete!

Disclosure:
Where available, I use compensated affiliate links which means if you make a purchase I receive a small commission at no extra cost to you. Thank you so much for your support!

Here is a look at the Amazing Paper Grace July Die of the Month:

If you are still on the fence about the Amazing Paper Grace Die of the Month Membership, do check out the other project samples created using it on the Spellbinders blog. The dies are total value for money and the cost of the kit includes shipping cost within USA. Isn't that awesome?!

That's it from me today! I hope you liked my card. If you did, please do let me know in the comments below. I always love hearing from you.

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

Spellbinders + Amazing Paper Grace Die of the Month | May 2019

Hello, crafty friends!

I have a card to share today featuring the Spellbinders + Amazing Paper Grace May Die of the Month. This month's Nostalgic Serenade Card Frame Die Set is perfect for making gorgeous cards and more. Many of the monthly die sets will include options to make 5 x 7 cards, while the inlays and accessories include options for smaller presentations. Becca Feeken, the designer of these exquisite die sets, has shared some fabulous inspiration and ideas using this month's kit on her blog, which I highly recommend checking out. HERE is a link to her blog post. 

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 May, so hurry before they are sold out.

Now, let's have a look at my card. I tried to keep it simple and sweet and let the focus be on the elegant die cuts.

I love creating layered cards as such because they really make the dies the star of the show! To create my card, I first started by die cutting all the frames included in the set from Cream Cardstock. I cut out multiples of the largest frame, so that I could stack them one on top of the other for a raised look. Once I adhered all the frames in place, I started working on the embellishments for my card.

If you have been following me for a while now, you would know know, that I absolutely love creating my own handmade flowers. This time, I decided to create a paper rose using the Cinch and Go Flowers III Etched Dies. I die cut the flowers from White 80 LBS Cardstock, embossed them, and inked the petals using dye inks. The leaves are also a part of the same set and were lightly inked in green to complement the bright pink rose. The tiny flowers that you along the sides are made using the smallest flower die from the Cinch and Go IV Etched Dies. I used some Crystal Clear Glitter from Papericious for some sparkle and shine on the rose.

I added some rose buds and handmade filler flowers to complete my floral arrangement. Lastly, I stamped my sentiment on the smallest die cut piece which is from an older stamp set by Becca Feeken. And that's it! This card was finished!

Here is a look at the Amazing Paper Grace May Die of the Month:

If you are still on the fence about the Amazing Paper Grace Die of the Month Membership, do check out the other project samples created using it on the Spellbinders blog. The dies are total value for money and the cost of the kit includes shipping cost within USA. Isn't that awesome?!

That's it from me today! I hope you liked my card. If you did, please do let me know in the comments below. I always love hearing from you.

Thank you so much for your visit to my blog today!
Have a great day ahead!