Hussena Calcuttawala
'Hello! My name is Hussena, and I live in Kolkata, India. I am a stay at home mum of two kids and have been crafting for over five years now. I started my creative journey with paper quilling and since then have dabbled in various paper crafting forms like punch craft, die cutting, and more recently stamping. I am an ardent floral fan and you will find me using florals on almost all my creations. I love working with dies, especially floral and intricate ones, as they offer me various possibilities. I also love to create my own handmade flowers, and this is one of the reasons why I am drawn to Spellbinders dies. You can find my work on my blog: Quill and Punch Works
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Precision Layering Basics Collection – Three Ideas From Hussena Calcuttawala
Hello, crafty friends! This is Hussena from Quill and Punch Works and I’m so honored to be guest posting today on the Spellbinders blog! using the new Precision Layering Basics Collection. Basic nesting dies are a staple in every crafter’s stash and there are so many things one can do with them. The dies in the Precision Layering Basics Collection are designed to cut perfectly spaced layers of 1/8-inch, and when combined with the B Sets, help you achieve a 1/16-inch border. This means no more measuring, as the work is done for you. I used the various dies in this collection to create three easy and fun cards for…
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Spellbinders Garden Shutters Collection with Hussena Calcuttawala
Hello, crafty friends! This is Hussena from Quill and Punch Works and I’m so honored to be guest posting today on the Spellbinders blog! I’m sharing a set of three cards using dies from the new Garden Shutters Collection by Becca Feeken. This is a very unique collection that can be used to create a fun element of motion. It creates a beautiful card, and with one pull of a tab, the shutters open to reveal a sweet surprise sentiment, but the die layers can really be used on any kind of card! I had to start out by trying my hand at one of the classic Garden Shutters cards…
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Handmade Cards with the Cardmaker II Collection with Hussena
Hello, crafty friends! This is Hussena fromย Quill and Punch Works, and Iโm so thrilled to be guest designing on the Spellbinders blog today using the newย Cardmaker II Stamp Collection. The beautifully illustrated images in this collection inspired me to create three easy and fun cards for a variety of occasions. My first project features theย Love Never Failsย Stamp Set and theย New Startย Stamp Set. I fell in love with the floral images in theย Love Never Failsย Stamp Setย and had to use them right away for my Slimline Card.ย This set comprises of 20 clear photopolymer stamps and one can create a wonderful bouquet of flowers to a field of blooms using it. It’s very…
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Handmade Cards using Be Bold Color Block Collection by Hussena Calcuttawala
Hello, crafty friends! This is Hussena fromย Quill and Punch Worksย and I’m so honoured to be guest posting today on the Spellbinders blog! I’m sharing a set of two cards today using dies from the newย Be Bold Color Block Collection. I have made my cards in two different sizes – Slimline and Square and used varied colour schemes for making them too! The large letters from the Be Bold Color Block Collection stand out and add color for a fabulous colour block design. These dies are truly one a kind and so fun to create a variety of card designs! I LOVE Slimline Cards and it’s been a while since I…
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Susan’s Spring Flora Collection | Inspiration with Hussena
Hello, crafty friends! This is Hussena from Quill and Punch Works, and I am so excited and honoured to be guest designing on the Spellbinders blog today, sharing four card projects I created using the exquisite Spring Flora Collection by Susan Tierney Cockburn. The entire collection is a treat for all flower makers and will help you create realistic and natural spring flowers. My first card features the Double & Single Peonies Etched Dies, Kerria Japonica Etched Dies, Lily of the Valley Etched Dies. I love peonies and had to start out by making a card featuring them in their full glory! Double & Single Peonies To create my flowers,…
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Candlewick Classics Collection Inspiration | Layered Cards with Hussena
Hello everyone, this is Hussena Calcuttawala, from Quill and Punch Works, and I am honored to be guest designing on the Spellbinders blog today! I am here to share some projects that Iโve made with the absolutely delightful Candlewick Classics Collection by Becca Feeken. The Candlewick Classics Collection is a perfect addition to the Candlewick Sampler Collection by Becca Feeken. Mix and match between the two for an amazing collaboration! The inspiration comes from the Candlewick embroidery design, a type of elegant white-on-white embroidery with its hints of dotted motifs and knots. Add them to your etched die collection! I have three cards to share with you today using the…
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Candlewick Sampler Collection Inspiration | Layered Card Ideas with Hussena Calcuttawala
Hello everyone, this is Hussena Calcuttawala, from Quill and Punch Works, and I am ecstatic and honored to be guest designing on the Spellbinders blog today! I am thrilled to share some projects that Iโve made with the absolutely delightful Candlewick Sampler Collection by Becca Feeken. The Candlewick Sampler Collection was inspired by the Candlewick embroidery, a type of elegant white-on-white embroidery with its hints of dotted motifs and knots. Becca Feeken adds these designs to her collection for paper crafters! My first card is a shaped card created with the Candlewick Exquisite Topper Etched Dies, Candlewick Colonnade Border Etched Dies, and the Candlewick Grand Pocket Etched Dies. I adore…
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3D Holiday Vignettes Inspiration | Layered Christmas Cards with Hussena Calcuttawala
Hello there, everyone! This is Hussena, from Quill and Punch Works. I am absolutely thrilled and honored to be guest designing for Spellbinders today! I have three cards to share that showcase the 3D Holiday Vignettes and Glistening Holiday Glimmer by Becca Feeken. 3D Holiday Vignettes Collection brings the holiday spirit to life with layers and dimension to make your projects special. This collection can be mix and matched with the Shadowbox and 3D Vignette Collections for more elegant designing options. My first card for today uses the Grand Snow Globe Etched Dies, the Santa Claus Layering Set Etched Dies. I wanted to create a 3D Vignette Card for my…
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Royal Flourish Inspiration | Foiled Cards with Hussena
Hello everyone! This is Hussena from Quill and Punch Works and I am honored to be a guest designer today for Spellbinders! Today I have three projects to share with you using the Royal Flourish Collection by Becca Feeken. I am totally in love with the elegant designs of this collection and am so excited to show you my projects using it! Royal Flourish Collection by Becca Feeken is a beautiful grouping of delicate ornamentation of dots, floral and flourish designs to create that touch of elegance into your projects. Here is a look at my first project which features the Petite Looking Glass Frame Glimmer Hot Foil Plate. This…
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Glimmer Hot Foil Inspiration | Foiled Cards with Hussena Calcuttawala
Hello, Spellbinders fans! This is Hussena Calcuttawala, from Quill and Punch Works, and I am thrilled and honored to be a guest blogger today on the Spellbinders blog. I am here to share some projects that Iโve made with the NEW May Glimmer Hot Foil Plates. These Glimmer Plates are so elegant and such a joy to work with! I can’t wait to show you my projects using this collection. Glimmer Hot Foil Plates add stunning foil features to any project from cards to mixed media and more. They are designed to be used with the Spellbinders Glimmer Hot Foil System (or other compatible hot foil system). Depending on its…
