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.

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 May Card Kit of the Month | All The Little Things

Hello there, crafty friends!

I have a couple of cards to share today featuring the May Card Kit by Spellbinders - All The Little Things. 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 "All The Little Things" 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 All the Little Things Die Cut Shapes Set, All the Little Things Clear Stamp Set, All The Little Things Dies, and the All The Little Things Sticker Sheets.

For this card, I die cut several labels using the main shape die from the Card Kit from Sky Blue Cardstock. I adhered them down to my panel and started working on my focal.

I used a mix of 3D Stickers for my card design. I love the soft colours and the sheer variety of prints in the Stickers. You are so spoilt for choice! I could have never imagined creating cards predominantly with them, but they really are so amazing to use.

I tucked in two stickers together to create one single piece. I also stamped and coloured a butterfly using the All the Little Things Clear Stamp Set. I used its coordinating die to die cut the butterfly and popped it over on my panel. I also adhered some additional 3D Butterfly Stickers to jazz up the design. Finally, I added some Epoxy Stickers to create my sentiment and complete my card design. This was really so fun to create!

Card #2
My card uses the All the Little Things Paper Pad, All the Little Things Die Cut Shapes Set, All The Little Things Dies, Sticker Sheets.

My second card is another Clean and Simple design. To create this card, I first die cut three circles of different sizes from varied patterned papers from the All the Little Things Paper Pad using a Stitched Circles Die Set and adhered them down to my panel. Then, for my focal, I used a beautiful 3D Sticker. I have rarely used Stickers to create my cards, so this was definitely a great experience. I love how they can dress up any project in a jiffy!

I wanted to add some more elements to my card to make it all look cohesive, so I adhered a bird die cut from the All the Little Things Die Cut Shapes Set. I also popped in a 3D Butterfly from the Sticker Sheet included in the Card Kit along with the sentiment banner. And my card was complete!

Card #3
My card uses the All the Little Things Paper Pad, All the Little Things Die Cut Shapes Set, All The Little Things Dies, and the All the Little Things Clear Stamp Set.

For my card, I first die cut a panel using a Stitched Rectangles die from a patterned paper from the All the Little Things Paper Pad. Next, I die cut another rectangular frame using the same Stitched Rectangles Set from another patterned paper. Then, I used my Nestabilities Standard Circles Dies to die cut a circle from the green patterned paper and adhered it to my card base. I also adhered the frame using foam dots to give it some dimension.

For my focal, I picked out few die cuts from the All the Little Things Die Cut Shapes Set and adhered them to my panel. I die cut some leaves using the dies included in the Kit from Mirror Gold Cardstock and added them to my panel as well. I also die cut my sentiment using the word die included in the Kit from White Cardstock which was then coloured using a Yellow dye ink.

Then, I stamped the word 'Hello' onto the mason jar to complete my sentiment. Next, I stamped and die cut few butterflies and popped them on my panel. The beautiful butterflies are from the All the Little Things Clear Stamp Set and I love how Spellbinders now has coordinating dies for their Stamps in the Card Kit. It makes creating so much more simple and easy. Lastly, I die cut two flowers using the flower Dies from the Kit and colored them using the same Yellow dye ink.

Card #4
My card uses the All the Little Things Die Cut Shapes Set, All The Little Things Dies, and the All The Little Things Stickers.

I rarely do 'Cute' Cards, so this was again something new for me. For this one, I first took a piece of A2 Whip Cream Cardstock and embossed it using the Layered Scallops Embossing Folder. I have used this particular folder quite a few times on my cards and love how it goes well with almost any card design.

I had to use the beautiful frame die included in the Card Kit, and so die cut it from Mirror Gold Cardstock. I also die cut the coordinating inlay piece from Sky Blue Cardstock which is again from the Kit itself. I adhered both the pieces using foam dots on my panel.

 For my card focal, I used a combination of Die Cuts and Stickers. I used a 3D Sticker for the cat on the right, while the one in the centre is a die cut from the All the Little Things Die Cut Shapes Set. The sentiment bubble is also from the Die Cut Shapes Set. To add some more interest to my design, I added tiny little butterflies, which came from the Sticker Sheets from the Kit. As the finishing touch, I added two hearts to tie it all in together!

Card #5
My final card uses the All the Little Things Paper Pad, All the Little Things Die Cut Shapes Set, and the All The Little Things Sticker Sheets.

For my card, I first die cut a panel using a Stitched Rectangles die from a patterned paper from the All the Little Things Paper Pad. Next, I die cut another card panel using the same Stitched Rectangles Set from Whip Cream 12x12 Cardstock. I adhered this one right on top of the previous panel using foam dots. I then picked out few die cuts which would go well with my card design.

The rainbow and the clouds are from the All the Little Things Die Cut Shapes Set while the scooter is a gorgeous 3D Acetate Sticker included in the All The Little Things Kit. I wanted to dress up this sticker for some more visual interest, so I popped in another Epoxy Sticker to add to the fun quotient.

I also used some 3D Epoxy Stickers to create my sentiment. As the finishing touch, I adhered two puffy heart stickers which are again from the Card Kit. Simple and easy, and SO FUN!

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.

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 July Card Kit of the Month - Shellebrate

Hello there, everyone!

I have an exciting post to share today featuring the July  Card Kit of the Month by Spellbinders - Shellebrate. 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 "Shellebrate" 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 made FOUR Cards using the kit, so without further ado, let's get started!

My first card features the dies from the Shellebrate Card Kit, Shellebrate Die Cut Shapes Set, Shellebrate Paper Pad, and Shellebrate Clear Stamp Set.

To create this card, I first picked out two different patterned papers from the Shellebrate Paper Pad which would work for my card design, Next, I die cut the mermaid's tail, body, face, and hair using the dies included in the kit from Canson Montval Watercolor Paper. I coloured the die cut pieces using the Altenew Tropical Fiesta Watercolor Brush Markers Set. I assembled the entire mermaid together and adhered it to the card panel. I also added some additional details to it, like the tiara on the mermaid's hair which were die cut using the tiny flower dies included in the Kit. I find it so pretty!

I used some die cuts from the Shellebrate Die Cut Shapes Set to create the background for my card. I used a variety of elements so that it would depict an underwater scene. 

For the first half of my sentiment, I used a die cut from the Shellebrate Die Cut Shapes Set. For the other half, I heat embossed the word 'Mermazing' in White on a strip of Black Cardstock and adhered it on my panel using foam tape. I also added some Ranger Diamond Stickles on certains points of body of the mermaid and the fishes for added interest. 

For my second card, I used the Shellebrate Die Cut Shapes Set, and Shellebrate Paper Pad. 

To create this card, I used a patterned paper from the Shellebrate Paper Pad which had foiled holographic waves on it. Next, I die cut a circle from the centre of this paper so that I could create a scene around this. I took another piece of White Cardstock and ink blended the background to depict the look of ocean water. Then, I used several die cuts from the Shellebrate Die Cut Shapes Set and adhered them on my card panel. I'd like to point out a tiny detail in this scene - I have added a tiny flower to the Sea Horse just to doll it up. Doesn't it look so sweet?

I mounted this panel onto an A2 sized top-folding white card base. I added some purple sparkle stickers from the Shellebrate Foam Stickers as the finishing touch for my card!

My third card features the dies from the Shellebrate Card Kit, Shellebrate Die Cut Shapes Set, Shellebrate Paper Pad, and Shellebrate Foam Stickers.

To create my card, I first began by die cutting a patterned paper from the Shellebrate Paper Pad using a Diagonal Stitched Rectangle Frame Die Set. Once that was done, I started working on my card design. I used a mix of stickers from the Shellebrate Foam Stickers and several die cuts from the Shellebrate Die Cut Shapes Set to create the entire scene on my card. I also die cut some underwater plants and shells using the dies included in this month's kit and adhered it to my panel. These Kits provide you with all the supplies you would need to create ten cards and more and are incredibly fun to work with! I always have a great time creating cards using the Monthly Card Kits. 

You can see the dimension of the stickers here. I used some sentiment banners from the Shellebrate Foam Stickers to complete my card. 

My last card for today showcases the Shellebrate Die Cut Shapes Set and Shellebrate Paper Pad.

To create this card, I again started out by selecting a patterned paper from the Shellebrate Paper Pad which I could use for my card background. Once I did that, I started thinking about the main elements for my design. I decided to use a film strip, some dolphins and water splashes, fishes and underwater plants for my card. These all came from the Shellebrate Die Cut Shapes Set. There are innumerable die cuts included in this pack to help you create 20 cards or more! 

The sentiment is also a die cut from the Shellebrate Die Cut Shapes Set. I adhered it to my panel using foam tape. I also added some white glitter stars from the Shellebrate Foam Glitter Sentiment Stickers to my panel as the finishing touch. 

And here are all my cards together! Each one is so different from the other, yet was created using a single Card Kit. I love the versatility and the possibilities each kits offers!

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

Here's a Video by Spellbinders showing you how to create some more cards using the Shellebrate Card Kit of the Month. 

That's it from me today! I hope you liked my cards using the Spellbinders July Card Kit of the Month. If you have a favourite, please do let me know. I would love to hear from you! :)

Thank you so much for stopping by!