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Crafting Christmas Magic | Spellbinders Large Die of the Month

Hello! I am thrilled to share a delightful Christmas card featuring the July 2023 Spellbinders Large Die of the Month set – “Stocking Full of Joy.” A stocking symbolizes the anticipation and excitement of receiving gifts and the warmth of festive traditions. Expect to see a number of “Christmas in July” projects this month.

With this versatile die set, I cut the gingerbread person, a whimsical gnome, festive greenery, and a peppermint stick. To add texture and visual appeal, I used a range of materials including brushed white cardstock.

The assembled pieces were arranged on a dry-embossed background, measuring 5 x 7 inches, created from Teal Topaz cardstock with the Flurry of Snowflakes 3D folder. Note: the stocking does fit on an A2-size card base.

Adding a touch of elegance, I glimmer foiled the sentiment – “Believe in the Magic” – in gold.

To complete the card and reinforce the magical theme, I embellished with snowflakes cut from white glitter foam.

Find more inspiration HERE.

Stampendous Hugs Collection at Spellbinders

Hello! Today I am delighted to share two cards created with products in the just-released Stampendous Hugs Collection at Spellbinders. From a charming die-cut dog proudly holding a trophy to another adorable pup clutching a present, this collection can be used to easily create cards for a variety of occasions. The Stampendous Puppy Hugs set, which I used on both cards, is designed to work with the collection’s Puppy Hugs Faces and Sentiments (not shown).

With the sentiment “Time to Celebrate,” the first card can commemorate special moments or victories, such as a grade school graduation or a trip to the Little League All Stars, to name a few.

- Cut dog body from Beeswax cardstock with die in the Stampendous Puppy Hugs set. Cut eyes from Onyx cardstock and cheeks and nose from pink cardstock. Cut trophy from gold foil cardstock. Assemble.
- Create background by dry-embossing light blue cardstock with the Stargazer embossing folder.
- Glimmer foil in gold a sentiment in the More Sentiments set on dark gray cardstock. Trim and add to background; attach to A2-size card base.
- Embellish with additional stars cut with dies in the Stampendous Puppy Hugs set.

The second card, with a feminine color palette, was designed with a girl’s birthday in mind.

- Cut dog from flocked white cardstock with die in the Stampendous Puppy Hugs set. Cut eyes from Onyx cardstock and cheeks and nose from Pink Sand cardstock.
- Cut hair ribbons and package pieces with dies in the Stampendous Hugs Accessories set from Pink Sand and Waterfall cardstock. Note: The package is designed to be folded or partially folded; I cut the package piece on the score lines so it would lie flat.
- Create background by dry-embossing light blue cardstock with the Puff Dotty embossing folder.
- Glimmer foil in gold a sentiment in the Birthday Unboxing set on light gray cardstock. Trim and add to background; attach to A2-size card base.
- Add dog to card, folding one arm over as if to hold the package. Note: both of the arms can be folded inwards.
- Embellish with Gold Mix Gems.

Sending Hugs from the Sea | Spellbinders Small Die Kit Club

Hello! Today I am sharing a mini-slimline, underwater scene card created with the Spellbinders June 2023 Small Die Kit Club – “Dancin’ Octopus & Friends”- with which I paired the sentiment of “Hey” (included in the kit) and “Sending Hugs.” Octopuses are visually interesting creatures with their distinctive and otherworldly appearance, tentacles, and vibrant coloration. This card would work for a number of occasions, whether to connect with a friend, brighten the day of someone feeling under the weather, or “just because.” Keep reading to learn how I created the card.

- Create background by applying Distress inks – Salty Ocean, Mermaid Lagoon, and Blueprint Sketch – on Distress Watercolor cardstock. Trim to mini-slimline size of 6 1/2 x 3 1/2 inches and add to card base.
- Glimmer foil the Sending Hugs sentiment from the Mini Sincere Sentiments set in black on Snowdrift cardstock. Trim.
- Cut June 2023 Small Die Kit Club pieces – octopuses and jellyfish – from light gray cardstock and cardstock to which Distress Oxide inks have been applied. Assemble. Note: The bottom layers of the octopus and jellyfish can move, hence the name “Dancin’ Octopus & Friends.” For my design, I did not leave that layer free to move.

- Add octopuses to card, trim edges as necessary. Add jellyfish and sentiment.

Head to the Spellbinders blog for a tutorial with the Small Die Kit Club – “Dancin’ Octopus & Friends.”

Creating a Field of Sunflowers with the Spellbinders Garden Builder

Welcome! I’m excited to share a recent card creation featuring the Spellbinders Garden Builder set from the Country Road Collection by Annie Williams. Repetition is a powerful design principle that can add impact to any project. The repetition of the sunflower (16 in total!) creates a stunning field of flowers. Read on for step-by-step instructions on how to create the card.

Glimmer foil in black the Sentiments for Everyday sentiment on Snowdrift cardstock.
Use vellum to mask and apply Tumbled Glass Oxide ink for the sky and Rustic Wilderness Oxide ink for the ground. Trim panel to 4 x 5 1/4 inches and add to a kraft cardstock base.
Cut sunflowers with the Garden Builder set from cardstock to which Wild Honey, Ground Espresso, and Rustic Wilderness inks have been applied. Assemble flowers and add to card. Tip: First glue the flowers together into clusters and then glue the clusters to the card.

Looking for more inspiration with the Country Road Collection? Check out this card pairing the Garden Builder set with the Country Wheelbarrow set.

Spellbinders | Club Kits Teacup Bouquet

Hello! Today I am sharing a friendship card on which I have combined two of the Spellbinders February 2023 Club Kits – the Large Die of the Month and the Spring Tea die set.

Glimmer-foil the Inside Card sentiment in Gold on Seaglass cardstock.
Cut sentiment panel with dies in the Essential Rectangles set. Add to textured, white cardstock base.
Cut teacup from coral cardstock with die in the Spring Tea set; adhere handle to cup.
Cut floral pieces with the Large Die of the Month set from Snowdrift, soft yellow, and green cardstock. Fussy-cut greenery to fill teacup. Assemble bouquet and add to teacup. using foam adhesive as necessary for depth.
Add the teacup bouquet to the card background with foam adhesive; embellish card with Gold Mix Gems.