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Spellbinders | 20th Birthday Celebration

Hello! Spellbinders is turning 20! Get out your party hat for the jam-packed Birthday Celebrations Collection! I have created two birthday cards with die sets, embossing folder, and glimmer foil plate, which are part of the collection.

Let us start with the whimsical birthday cake.

Dry-emboss 5 x 7 inches light pink panel with Party Spots folder.
Cut Topsy Turvy Cake from colored, gold foil, and Snowdrift cardstock; assemble.

With Birthday Unboxing set, glimmer foil sentiment in Gold on Snowdrift and cut with coordinating die.
Embellish with Gold Mix Gems.

And what would a birthday be without balloons?!

Dry-emboss background with the Party Spots folder; add to mini slimline, white, textured background. I used the debossed side.
Cut Color Block Balloons from a variety of cardstock colors and Snowdrift cardstock; assemble.

With Birthday Unboxing set, glimmer foil sentiment in Gold on Snowdrift and cut with coordinating die.
Embellish with Gold Mix Gems.

Sizzix Tim Holtz | Floral Die-cut Hello

Hello! Today I am sharing a die-cut floral card created with Tim Holtz supplies.

Color Bristol cardstock with a variety of Distress Oxide inks.
Cut the floral pieces with dies in the Brushstroke Flowers 1, Brushstroke Flowers 4, and Modern Floristry sets from the ink-colored Bristol and Alcohol Ink Matte Black cardstock (this cardstock has a velvet-like finish).
Assemble the floral pieces. The bottom layers have light embossing lines to facilitate placement of the top layers.
Cut the sentiment from the Alcohol Ink Matte Black cardstock with Alphanumeric Bold dies.
Dry-emboss Bazzill Robin’s Egg cardstock with the Intertwined folder.
Glue the sentiment to the card front and add the flowers and foliage with glue and foam adhesive.

Rubbernecker | Father’s Day

Hello! Father’s Day (June 19) is just around the corner. I am sharing a whimsical card for the occasion created with a variety of Rubbernecker supplies. FYI: Rubbernecker transitioned its business, and the products mentioned below may now be available at Brass and Bliss.

Create a frame by cutting an A2-size ivory cardstock panel with the second largest die in the Nested Rectangle set.
Stamp the Dad Phrases sentiment on to light blue cardstock; trim panel.
Cut Pine Tree Forest from green cardstock; trim and adhere to the stamped panel.
Cut dog with Set of Dogs dies and assemble.
Cut Lake Boat and assemble. Tape dog to the back of the boat.
Cut Slimline Waves from blue cardstock and add to background.
Cut Slimline Grass from green cardstock, lighter than the shade used on the trees, and add to background; leave room to slip the dog and boat assembly between the water and grass.
Cut Reeds from green and brown cardstock. Trim off the brown cardstock tops and glue to the green ones. Add to front of the grass.
Adhere frame to front of card with foam adhesive. Add dog and boat to scene and secure.

Spellbinders | June 2022 Embossing Folder of the Month + A Sale

Hello! I’m sharing a CAS, mini-slimline card showcasing the Spellbinders June 2022 Embossing Folder Membership “Botanical Diamond.” I shared another card with this folder here. And the Spellbinders Summer Super Sale has begun offering up to 50% off dies, machines, stamps, card kits, glimmer hot foil products and more!

Dry-emboss mini-slimline sized Lilac Blossom cardstock panel with the Embossing Folder Membership. Cut a circle in the panel slightly above the center.
Cut sentiment and flowers with the Large Die of the Month “Paisley Dreams” set from Brushed Gold and Snowdrift cardstock. Assemble flowers.
Glimmer-foil the sentiment from the Mini Sincere Sentiments set in Matte Gold on Snowdrift cardstock. Attach to back of dry-embossed panel. Add assembly to a mini-slimline card base.
Adhere die-cut elements to card.

Spellbinders | June 2022 Large Die of the Month

Hello and happy June (the year is passing by quicky)! I am sharing an A2-sized card created with the June 2022 Large Die of the Month and the Embossing Folder of the Month memberships at Spellbinders.

Dry-emboss light-teal cardstock with the Embossing Folder of the Month “Botanical Diamond.” Attach to card base.
With the Large Die of the Month “Paisley Dreams” set, cut elements from Snowdrift, Brushed Gold, orange, and dark teal cardstock. Assemble.
Glimmer-foil in Matte Gold on Snowdrift the sentiment from the Mini Sincere Sentiments set. Cut with die in the Large Die of the Month set.
Add elements to dry-embossed card background.