Spellbinders Guest Post | Two

Hi everyone! 

This is Hussena from Quill and Punch Works, and I am super thrilled to be back again for my second post as a Guest Blogger this month at the Spellbinders blog. In my last post, I shared an ornate, layered floral card and a favor bag, Today, I will be sharing a card I made using the new range of 3D Vignettes Die Collection by Amazing Paper Grace. The dies are extremely gorgeous, and can make any card stand out.

I have created a floral, birthday card for today's post. To start with, I adhered a pink polka dots pattern paper on my card base. I then die cut the Grand Dome 3D Etched dies to cut out the intricate dome piece.

Next, I adhered a circle cut out of the same polka dots pattern paper to the centre of the dome. Then, I cut out the ornate tag twice, once from white cardstock, and the other using gold foil cardstock so that I could offset the white die cut piece onto the gold foil one. It is a part of the same Grand Dome Etched Dies set. The sentiment stamp is from the Giving Occasion stamp set.

Flowers are something I can't do without on my projects, and I had to incorporate them on this card too. I created my own flowers by using the Cinch and Go Flowers III Etched dies. The flowers were die cut from white cardstock, inked, and then embossed and shaped to give them a dimensional look. The leaves were also made the same way, and are a part of the same die set. The pale pink bow was made using the dies from the Petite Double Bow and Flowers Etched dies.

I also added some pink fillers and golden pollens to accentuate my project.

Here is a closer look at the floral arrangement. I created the main cluster on the left, and a tiny one on the right to balance my card design.

The card is very dimensional as you can tell, and has lots of layers!

To finish my card, I added two corner die cuts from the Tiara Rondelle Etched Dies. The dies look really beautiful, and give a nice, finishing touch to my card.

Spellbinders Supplies used :

S3-314 Petite Double Bow and Flowers

S4-867 Cinch and Go Flowers III

S5-342 Tiara Rondelle 

S6-136 Grand Dome 3D Card

SDS-054 Giving Occasion Stamp and Die Set

T-001 Tool 'N One

Other supplies used : Neenah Solar White 110 LB cardstock, DCWV Fresh Floral 12×12 pattern paper, Papericious The Wedding Collection 12 X 12 pattern paper, Gold Foil Cardstock, White Fun Foam; Adhesive: Scrapbook Adhesives 3D Foam Squares, Tombow Mono Multi Liquid Glue; Versafine Onyx Black Ink Pad, Distress inks, McGill Inc. Paper Blossoms Tool kit, Pollens, Fillers

I hope you like my card. If you have any queries regarding my card, please leave me a comment below. I would be happy to get back to you. Thank you for stopping by! 

Guest Designing for Tubby Craft

Hello everyone!

Today I am sharing three projects I made for my guest design post over at the Tubby Craft blog. I have used their Buttercup set to create my projects. I absolutely love working with floral images, and the Buttercup set has some really pretty florals which are perfect for coloring and layering. 

To create my card, I first stamped a bunch of flowers and leaves from the Buttercup set using black dye ink on watercolor paper.

After stamping the images, I watercolored them using my Zig Clean Color Brush Markers in shades of pinks and blues for the flowers, and green for the leaves. Then I fussy cut the images and put them aside.

Once the images were ready, it was time to work on my background and card base. For this, I took a card panel roughly measuring 4 1/2 inches by 5 inches and created a die-cut window in the center of it using a Spellbinders die.

Next, I did some stenciling on my card base using a yellow ink and an iCraft Lattice stencil. I kept my stenciling confined only to the center of my card where the die cut window would be placed. Then, I did my floral arrangement using the previously fussy cut images on my die cut window. Finally, I heat embossed my sentiment (which is from the same Buttercup set), on a strip of black cardstock using Super Fine White embossing powder. As a final touch, I added some paint splatters using black acrylic paint.

Next up is a tag  I created using the same Buttercup set. I have kept it a single layer one, and have done some masking and pencil coloring on this.

To create this tag, I first stamped and masked the floral images from this set on the base of my die cut tag. Then, using my Prismacolor pencils, I did some simple coloring of the images. 

Once my stamping and coloring were done, I added a thin strip of black and white striped pattern paper above my image, as well as a thin strip of gold foil paper to further embellish it. Finally, I stamped the sentiment above the foil strip which is from the Buttercup set.

My final project is also a gift tag, and here I have created a layered tag.

To create this tag, I first die cut my base using a shaped die. I have used two tags here so that the recipient can write the message on the inside. To embellish the front of the tag, I used an ornate frame in the center which was die cut using a Spellbinders die and colored using Inka Gold Old Gold.

I used some stamped and colored, florals and leaves from the Buttercup set to create my floral cluster. I then added my heat embossed sentiment on the side of the frame. Finally, I added some clear sequins to finish off my tag. 

Supplies used :

Tubby Craft Buttercup Stamp Set 

I hope you like my projects created using the Buttercup set and are inspired to create using this set.

If you have any doubts or queries regarding my projects, please leave me a comment, and I will get back to you soon. 

Spellbinders Guest Post | One

Hello everyone!
I am super thrilled to share that I am a Guest Blogger this month at the Spellbinders blog. I will be showcasing the new range of 3D Vignettes Die Collection by Amazing Paper Grace. I have two projects to share today. First up, I have a very intricate and detailed layered card, while the second project is a favour bag.

I will start with the card first. I have used the Spellbinders Grand Arch 3D Card Etched dies for creating the background for my card. I die-cut it out of some white, heavy-weight cardstock and coloured it using a teal colored ink. The elegance of these dies is something I truly love, and there are so many possibilities with them.

The gorgeous couple image is from the Spellbinders Happily Ever After dies. I cut out the die twice, once from white cardstock, and the second time using gold foil cardstock to make the images of the bride and groom stand out. The lovely bouquet is made using the small flowers included in this set. They were die cut, colored and then shaped to create the 3D look.

The dress for the bride has been embossed using the Filigree Veil Etched Dies on vellum, and colored lightly from the back of the die-cut to give it a teal tint.

The Happily Ever After sentiment has been cut from one of the dies from the Happily Ever After Etched dies set. I snipped the word die cut from the frame. It was cut out of some gold foil cardstock.

The flowers on my card are all handmade. I cut them out using the Cinch and Go Flowers III dies. I also added some leaves which were cut from vellum using dies from the same set.

The Arch shaped frame is from the Ornamental Arch Etched dies. I first cut the arch outline, and then layered it with the arch inlay die cut. I really enjoyed creating this card, and specially working with Becca's designs. They make any card look so gorgeous!

Here is another look at my card, showing you the dimension and the gold foil.

The second project that I have to share is a gift bag, which coordinates with the card. I used similar colors in both, so that they could be given as a gift set.

The gift bag was created using a Punch Board. It's a medium sized bag, the dimensions being approximately being 11 inches X 3 1/2 inches in breadth.

I have used the Filigree Veil Etched die set to cut out the two white pieces on my bag. The design is really pretty, and would work so well as card flaps too!

The lil' flower cluster is created using the tiny flower dies from the Petite Double Bow and Flower Etched dies. I love using my dies to their fullest capabilities, and the tiny flowers are really perfect for floral bouquets. The elegant frame has been cut out from gold foil cardstock from the Grand Dome 3D Card Etched dies. The frame worked out perfectly, and I think it compliments my florals really well.  The white border on the bottom is actually from the Tiered Rosettes die set, but I have used it as a die cut border here.

I went ahead and decorated the back of the bag using the same Filigree Veil Etched dies. I think it completes the look. What do you think?

Spellbinders supplies used :
S3-314 Petite Double Bow and Flowers

S4-865 Layered Happily Ever After

S4-867 Cinch and Go Flowers III

S4-869 Tiered Rosettes

S5-340 Ornamental Arch

S5-343 Filigree Veil

S6-136 Grand Dome 3D Card

S6-138 Grand Arch 3D Card

Other supplies used : Neenah Solar White 110 LB cardstock, American Crafts Colored 12×12 cardstock, Vellum Sheets, Gold Foil Cardstock, White Fun Foam; Stick It Double Sided Adhesive Sheets; Adhesive: Scrapbook Adhesives 3D Foam Squares; Clear Stamps; Versafine Onyx Black Ink Pad, Distress inks, Ribbon, Wired Pollens, Fillers

Thank you so much, for taking out time and reading my post. I really had a great time working with the 3D Vignettes collection, and am honestly spoilt for choice! I have a lot of project ideas using them, which I will be sharing in my upcoming posts. Till then, happy crafting!

Altenew Build-A-Flower Anniversary Blog Hop | Winner

Hello everyone!

I'm here to announce the winner from the Altenew Build-A-Flower Anniversary Blog Hop. Thank you so much for leaving such lovely comments on my projects. I am so happy to know you liked my card and gift box :)

I used random.org for selecting the winner.

The lucky winner is 

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Reusing Cards and Quilling

Congratulations to you, Pooja! Please e-mail Altenew at winner@altenew.com with the subject line Altenew Build-A-Flower Blog Hop Winner from Hussena's blog to claim your certificate.

Thank you once again, everyone.

Altenew Build-A-Flower Blog Hop + Giveaway

Hello everyone!

I'm so happy and excited to be a part of today's Altenew Build-A-Flower Anniversary Blog Hop! You should have arrived here from the talented, Svitlana Shayevich's blog. If you're starting the hop from my blog, then no worries. I have the full blog hop list at the end of my post. 

I have two projects to share today, I made using the Altenew Build-A-Flower Peony Blossom set.

To create my card, I first stamped the solid image of the flowers from the Peony Blossom set on Neenah Solar White Classic Crest 110lbs cardstock using Lagoon ink. I then stamped the second layer of the flower, which was the detailed layer, using Volcano Lake ink and they were then die cut using the coordinating die.

I wanted to give the flowers a 3D look, so I embossed all the petals using an embossing ball tool. I layered two die cuts together to create one flower. The centres of the flowers were die cut out of white cardstock and then colored green using Bamboo ink.

The green leaves are also from the Peony Blossom set which were stamped on white cardstock using inks from the Tropical Forest collection. I also added some small fillers which were die cut from the Altenew Create A-Wreath die set out of silver glitter paper. I added some enamel dots on them to make them look like berries :) The small floral bunch on the right is from the Altenew Build-A-Flower Rose set and was stamped in black on white cardstock, die cut, and then colored using teal brush markers. 

The sending is a part of a sentiment stamp from the Altenew Adore You set, while the love die is from the Altenew Script Words die set. I die-cut the word thrice out of black cardstock, and layered one on top of the other, to give it a raised look.

I die cut the Cube Cover die to create the background for my card. I did some grey ink blending on the background using inks from the Rock collection. I matted the cube cover plate die cut over the grey background, and then finally matted that over some silver glitter paper to complete my card.

My next project is a small gift box. I wanted to create some Foamiran flowers using this die set and was really happy with the results. (In case you're wondering what Foamiran is, it's a very thin sheet of foam, generally 0.6 mm or 0.8 mm and comes in a wide variety of colors. They are extremely malleable and once heat set, retain their shape). I cut the Peony Blossom die out of White Foamiran sheets and inked them using Altenew Puffy Heart and Pinkalicious inks. I then heat embossed and curled the petals to give it the shape of a rose.

I made three roses, all in the same way and layered them together to create a cluster on my gift box. For the foliage, I used the Create-A-Wreath set again, which was cut out of silver glitter cardstock. I added enamel dots in teal and blue on the branches, just like I did in my card above. The green leaves are from the Peony Blossom set, and were stamped on white cardstock using inks from the Tropical Forest collection, and then die cut using the coordinating die.

The sentiment is from the Altenew Sketchy Floral set. I added few enamel dots and clear droplets to embellish my gift box.

Now for the most exciting part  - GIVEAWAYS! This time Altenew has two big giveaways.

Altenew Giveaway 1

Altenew is giving away a $30 gift certificate to six lucky winners! Please leave a comment on the Altenew Card Blog and/or Altenew Scrapbook Blog by Friday, March 2nd for a chance to win. Six winners will be announced on the Altenew blogs on 3/4/2018.

Altenew Giveaway 2

Place an order from the Build-A-Flower Collection from 2/26/2018 until 3/2/2018, and you will automatically be entered into a raffle for a chance to win a big prize! One lucky winner will be chosen to win a prize pack valued at over $120 including one Original MISTI stamping tool, Artist Markers Set C, and Soft Pastel 6 Mini Cube Set. No minimum purchase needed! A winner will be announced on March 4th on the Altenew Blogs.

Additional Giveaway:

I will also be giving away a $20 gift certificate to the Altenew store. For your chance to win, simply leave a comment below. I will announce the winner on my blog on March 2nd, 2018.

Blog Hop Order:

The next stop on the hop is Donna Mikasa's blog.

Altenew Card Blog

Kristina Werner

Therese Calvird

Lilith Eeckels

Kathy Racoosin

Jessica Frost-Ballas

Reiko Tsuchida

Laura Bassen

Kristina Pokazanieva

Jennifer McGuire

Altenew Scrapbook Blog

May Sukyong Park

Alice Wertz

Virginia Lu

Kymona Tracey

Dana Gong

Svitlana Shayevich

Hussena Calcuttawala (You are HERE!)

Donna Mikasa

Erum Tasneem

Zinia Amoiridou

Agnieszka Malyszek

Rubeena Ianigro

Lydia Evans

Marge Yoon

Thank you so much for stopping by my blog. I hope you were inspired by my work, and will try out the Peony Blossom set. Have a nice day everyone!

Spellbinders Blog Hop Winner

Hello everyone!

I'm here to announce the winner of the $25 gift certificate from the Spellbinders 19th February Blog Hop. Thank you so much for leaving such lovely comments on my cards. They always bring a big smile to my face :)

I used random.org for selecting the winner.

The lucky winner is 

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Sharada Dilip Acharya

Congratulations to you, Sharada! Please e-mail Spellbinders at socialmedia@spellbinders.us with the subject line Spellbinders February 2018 Blog Hop Winner from Hussena's blog to claim your certificate.

Thank you once again, everyone.

Spellbinders February 19th Blog Hop

Hello everyone!
I am really excited and honored to be a part of the Spellbinders hop today. You must have come here from the super talented, Vanessa Menhorn's blog. If not, I do have the full blog hop list at the end of the post, so you can start from the beginning.

I will be showcasing the range of Die D-Lites by Spellbinders. These dies are the cutest, and I loved creating with them. I have a total of three cards to share today, so let's get started :)


For my first card, I used the Dainty Florals Etched dies. This set comprises of three different floral dies, and I decided to do some inlaid die-cutting with them.

I die cut the floral image four times out of some black textured cardstock, and Neenah Classic Crest Solar White 110 lbs cardstock. I colored the white die cuts using different inks.

The yellow panel was made by taking my Distress Oxide ink pad and directly smooshing it on the paper. This is how I got the gradient on the panel. (The darkest to the lightest color)

To add some texture to my card, I scored the black panel using my Score Board and created the vertical lines. I then added some paint splatters, sequins, and a sentiment to complete my card.

My next card, is my personal favorite as I love creating my own handmade flowers.  I have used the Lady Bug Garden Etched dies for this card. I started by doing some stenciling on my card panel using White Embossing paste and a stencil.

Next, I created the flowers and foliage. They were cut using the small flower die from the set. I die cut, watercolored, and then embossed them to give a 3D look. I did the same for the leaves.

The tiny buds were made by snipping off one petal from the flower, and then embossing and rolling it to give it the shape of a bud. The centres of the flowers were hand painted by me.

I also added a gold oval frame to compliment my floral arrangement. For the finishing touches, I added some sequins and black paint splatters.

My third card is pretty simple and I used the Picket Fence Etched dies and Lady Bug Etched dies on this card.

I started by die-cutting the fence, grass and tulips out of some Neenah Classic Crest Solar White 110 lbs cardstock. I colored the tulips and grass using markers, and kept the fence white to balance the colors.

I created a little scene on my card front by inking the background using Distress Oxides and Distress inks, as well as, stamping and fussy-cutting the grey houses.  I popped the tulips and the white square frame on some foam tape for dimension. Finally added a sentiment to complete my card.

Now for the exciting part - GIVEAWAYS!
To celebrate this release, Spellbinders is giving away a $50 gift certificate to THREE lucky winners. Please leave a comment on Spellbinders blog by Wednesday, February 21st 11:59 pm EDT for a chance to win. The winners will be announced in the blog hop post on Spellbinders blog the following day.

Additional Giveaway:
I am also giving away a $25 gift certificate to Spellbinders blog. For your chance to win, please leave a comment below telling me which card is your favourite. I will announce the winner on my blog on 21st February.

Next stop on the blog hop is Rebecca Luminarias's blog. Click HERE to go to her blog.

Here's the full blog hop list incase you have missed any blog or are starting from my blog.

Spellbinders

 Stephanie Beck Low 

  Nichol Spohr 

  Yana Smakula 

  Vanessa Menhorn 

  Hussena Calcuttawala 

  Rebecca Luminarias 

  Emily Leiphart 

  Erum Tasneem 

  Michelle Short

Thank you so much for taking out time and visiting my blog. I truly appreciate it!