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Spellbinders Large Die of the Month Club | Balloons and Birthday Wishes

Creating a handmade card is a wonderful way to show someone you care. If you’re looking for inspiration, the Spellbinders Large Die of the Month Club set “Balloons and Birthday Wishes” features a banner that can be customized with flowers and balloons, as well as a variety of sayings from which to choose. I used the same color combination on both cards with one featuring the balloons and the other flowers.

A dark purple banner with gold letters creates an elegant and stylish look. The dark purple makes the text stand out.

- Dry-emboss A2-size Sea Glass cardstock panel with Diamond Plaid folder; add to card base.
- Cut sentiment from Brushed Gold cardstock.
- Cut banner pieces from Royal Amethyst and Purple Mist cardstock.
- Cut balloon pieces from Snowdrift cardstock, Gold Glitter Foam, and shiny gold cardstock.
- While assembling banner, place two balloon strings inside banner. Add sentiment to banner. Add assembly to background. Add balloons.

A light purple banner with white letters gives a softer touch.

- Dry-emboss A2-size Sea Glass cardstock panel with Diamond Plaid folder; add to card base.
- Cut banner pieces from Royal Amethyst and Purple Mist cardstock; assemble.
- Cut sentiment from Snowdrift cardstock and add to banner. Add assembly to background.
- Cut flower pieces and leaves from Royal Amethyst and Snowdrift cardstock. Assemble and add to card with glue and foam adhesive.
- Embellish with Pink Color Essentials Gems.

Watercolored Home Filled with Cats using Art Impressions Stamps

Hello! Today, I am sharing a project created with the Art Impressions matchbook set – Cats. I enjoyed watercoloring a cozy scene with twelve feline friends cuddled up keeping one another company. I provide details below on how I created the scene.

The Art Impressions Matchbook series has many different options. You can see an intro video here. I recently created a card with the Tool Shed Matchbook set – you can see that scene here.

Stamp Cats images in VersaFine ink on Arches Cold Press watercolor paper; heat set.
Watercolor the images with watercolor markers using the No. 4 brush and palette. I used a combination of Tombow and Zig markers. I appreciate the opportunity to learn more about my watercolor marker palette.
Once dry, cut the images with the coordinating dies included with the Cats set.
Cut matchbook from patterned paper with the MB Template. Add watercolored Cats elements.
Stamp Cats sentiment on white cardstock and cut with the MB Template die; trim and add to the top flap.

Do you have cat lovers or cat owners to whom you send cards? My list of recipients is split 50/50 with cat and dog owners. Looking for more cat card inspiration? Check out this card and this one.

Spellbinders | Spring Cleaning Warehouse Sale 2023

Hello! Today I am sharing handmade card inspiration featuring Spellbinders products that are part of the Spellbinders Spring Cleaning Warehouse Sale. The not-to-be-missed discounts are only available now through April 28th. While there are many incredible products to choose from, I have curated a selection of my favorites to showcase. Don’t let this limited selection fool you – there are so many more amazing deals to discover! Click on the card image to be taken to the original post and supply list.

Spellbinders | Bibi’s Hummingbirds Take Two

Hello! Today, I am sharing another card created with the stunning Spellbinders Delicate Floral Hummingbirds die set, part of Bibi’s Hummingbirds Collection. See my first card here.

Stamp Hummingbird Sentiments on patterned paper in the Floral Friendship paper pad. Trim to 4 by 5 1/4 inches and add to Brushed Gold card base.
Cut hummingbirds with the Delicate Floral Hummingbirds set from Brushed Gold, Brushed Silver, and Snowdrift cardstock. Assemble, backing eyes with Onyx cardstock. Add to card.
Cut flowers from Snowdrift cardstock with dies in the Delicate Floral Hummingbirds set. Add to card and embellish with Gold Mix Gems.

Spellbinders has a 15% off $125+ sale available in the US through April 16th.

Spellbinders | Bibi’s Hummingbirds Collection

Hello! Today, I am sharing a card created with the stunning Spellbinders Delicate Floral Hummingbirds die set, part of Bibi’s Hummingbirds Collection. The design covers an A7 size (5 inches by 7 inches) card front.

Using the Delicate Floral Hummingbirds rim die, cut base from Teal Topaz cardstock.
With the Delicate Floral Hummingbirds rim and insert dies, cut the background from watercolor paper. Watercolor with Zig markers in Light Green and May Green. (It took several applications to achieve the colors on my card.) Once dry, add to card base.
With the Delicate Floral Hummingbirds set, cut hummingbird pieces, floral pieces, and leaves from watercolor paper. Watercolor with Zig markers: Hummingbirds: Light Pink, Pink, Light Violet, Violet, Deep Violet; Leaves: May Green, Deep Green; Flowers: Bright Yellow, Orange, Light Violet; Small Flower Centers and Stamen: Bright Yellow.
Assemble elements and adhere to watercolored background.
Stamp one of the Hummingbird Sentiments on card interior.

Spellbinders has a 15% off $125+ sale available in the US through April 16th.