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Repetition in Design: Trio of Tropical Birds

Hello! Today I am sharing another card created with the Small Die of the Month kit from Spellbinders – “Tropical Friends.” I previously shared a card created with the kit HERE. On this card, I am embracing the design principle of repetition. Note: the sign-up window for new club subscriptions closes on the 27th.

- Dry-emboss a 3 1/2″ x 8 1/2″ (slimline size) Peridot cardstock with the Puff Dotty folder. Add to card base.
- Press the Always and Forever sentiment with Cosmic Sky ink on Snowdrift cardstock. Cut with the die in the set. Add the sentiment to the card front with foam adhesive.
- Cut birds and foliage with the Small Die of the Month kit from a variety of cardstock colors. Assemble. Add elements to card front with dot and foam adhesive.

Spellbinders | Tropical Flamingos

Hello! Today, I am sharing a friendship card featuring two lovely flamingos in a tropical scene – created with the Spellbinders May 2024 Large Die of the Month Club Kit “Grand Tropical Flamingos.” The subscription sign-up window for Spellbinders club kits is now open! Check out the FAQ page for more info.

- To create the card background, dry-emboss a 5″ x 7″ Waterfall cardstock panel with the Deco Holiday folder. Add to a card base.
- Cut Fresh Picked sentiment from Snowdrift and white glitter foam. Adhere together with cardstock in front and set aside.
- With the Large Die of the Month Club Kit, cut flamingos and floral items from a variety of cardstock colors. (I fussy-cut the feathers on the flamingos.) Assemble.
- Add elements to card base with dot and foam adhesive. Embellish with teal enamel dots.

Spellbinders | Tropical Friends

Hello! Inspired by the colors and the beauty of the tropics, I have crafted a friendship card with the Small Die of the Month kit from Spellbinders called “Tropical Friends.” This set includes some super cute tropical birds! Note: the sign-up window for new club subscriptions opens on the 6th of each month and closes on the 27th.

- Dry-emboss a 3 1/2″ x 6 1/2″ (mini-slimline size) Chamomile cardstock with the Tiny Dots folder. Add to card base debossed side up.
- Press the Always and Forever sentiment with Mermaid Lagoon ink on Snowdrift cardstock. Cut with the die in the set. Add the sentiment to the center of the card front with foam adhesive.
- Cut birds and foliage with the Small Die of the Month kit from a variety of cardstock colors. Assemble. Add elements to card front with dot and foam adhesive.

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Impression Obsession | Flower Cart Hello

Hello! Today, I am sharing a CAS friendship card featuring several Impression Obsession die sets. The focal point of the design is a quaint flower cart full of colorful flowers. Brighten someone’s day with a little unexpected joy!

- Dry-emboss Sea Glass cardstock with the Burlap embossing folder. Add to an A2-size base.
- Cut frame from Snowdrift cardstock with largest die in the Frame in Frame 2 set. (The scalloped frame enhances the charm of the flower cart.) Back frame with Chamomile cardstock.
- Cut sentiment with the Speech Bubbles set. (I really like the size of these letters.) Add sentiment to background panel. Add assembly to card base.
- Cut cart and flowers from a variety of cardstock colors. Assemble and add to card with foam adhesive.

Spellbinders Stitching Friendship

Hello! Today, I am sharing a friendship card featuring a jar holding a miscellany of needlecraft supplies – scissors, a floss card, floss skein, thimble, buttons, needles – created with the Spellbinders April 2024 Large Die of the Month Club Kit, “Pins & Needles Jar.” Create a card for a different occasion by simply changing the sentiment!

- To create the card background, dry-emboss a 5″ x 7″ panel with the Tiny Dots folder. Add to a card base with debossed side face up.
- Cut Large Die of the Month Club Kit pieces from a variety of cardstock colors and patterned paper. Assemble as required.
- Add the assembled jar to the background. Fill with the assembled items.
- BetterPress the Always and Forever sentiment with Cosmic Sky ink on Snowdrift cardstock. Cut with the coordinating die. Add to the card by “pinning” it into the jar cushion.