-
How to Trim a Tree in 3 Easy Steps with Jean
Hello crafty friends! It’s Jean here sharing two holiday cards created with the Spellbinders Trim a Tree Collection, which includes dies, glimmer plates, and a stencil that work together or separately. I’m showing how to create cards with this collection using a three-step approach: create the background, create the focal point(s), and embellish. Let’s take a look! A snowy, forest scene captures the magic of the holidays Create background: Create A2-size card base. Cut A2-size panel from navy cardstock. Foil Gifts of Christmas sentiment in Gold in upper-left. Mask sentiment area and apply white embossing paste through the Layered Christmas Tree Stencil (snow portion) to panel. Set aside to dry.…
-
Cardmaking, Glimmer Hot Foil, Glimmer Kit of the Month Club, Step by Step Tutorials, Video Tutorials
August 2021 Glimmer Hot Foil Kit of the Month is Here – Hex Floral
Our August 2021 Glimmer Hot Foil Kit of the Month Club is here! The Glimmer Hot Foil membership subscription includes an exclusive Glimmer Hot Foil Plate Set + One Roll of Foil (colors may vary). This kit is available on August 1st, 2021, make sure to get yours! Join the Club Glimmer Hot Foil System and a compatible die cutting machine is required for use. Sold Separately. See Product Compatibility. Have a Great Day Card: Catch step-by-step instructions for this project below. Click photos to enlarge: Foil & trim foiled panel to 4 x 5 1/4″. Die cut sentiment Add panel to matted card base Pop up sentiment with foam…
-
Tis the Season Collection Inspiration with Gemma
Hello everyone, this is Gemma from mygirllollipop.com. I am thrilled to be guest designing on the Spellbinders blog today. I have three projects to share, highlighting the ‘Tis the Season” collection. This holiday collection has a wonderful mix of die sets, sentiments, glimmer hot foil plates and an embossing folder. I decided to go non-traditional with my colour scheme and have created a set of rainbow Christmas cards to share with you. For my first card, I began by die cutting the baubles from Holiday Decorations in a rainbow of cardstock, along with some gold glitter card. I offset layered a glitter bauble behind a coloured bauble and added gold…
-
Cardmaking, Glimmer Hot Foil, Glimmer Kit of the Month Club, Kits & Clubs, Step by Step Tutorials, Video Tutorials
July 2021 Glimmer Hot Foil Kit of the Month is Here – Mini Slimline Nested Glimmer Dots
Our July 2021 Glimmer Hot Foil Kit of the Month Club is here! The Glimmer Hot Foil membership subscription includes an exclusive Glimmer Hot Foil Plate Set + One Roll of Foil (colors may vary). This kit is available on July 1st, 2021, make sure to get yours! Join the Club Glimmer Hot Foil System and a compatible die cutting machine is required for use. Sold Separately. See Product Compatibility. Happy Birthday Card: Catch step-by-step instructions for this project below. Click photos to enlarge: Foil & die cut Back sentiment with acetate and create raised frame from foam tape Adhere frame on top of acetate Fill with large glass glitter…
-
Dimensional Dress Die Plus Glimmer | Spellbinders Live
Join Kim Kesti in the Creative Classroom, as she creates a darling dimensional dress perfect for any special occasion. Today’s cards feature the sweet new collection called Truly Yours. Kim shows off a few of the new dies in the video below, like the Paper Couture Dress, Cameo, Elliptical Ovals, Bouquet of Flowers, and Heart Swans. The Truly Yours Collection is full of classic and timeless designs but with the inclusion of the Glimmer Hot Foil Plates it offers a contemporary flair. Kim’s card focuses on the Paper Couture Dress die set. This die set fashions up a beautiful dimensional dress for all types of celebration cards. Customize your party dresses with patterned paper or cardstock, and add a…
-
Truly Yours Collection Inspiration with Lisa Mensing
Hi, this is Lisa Mensing, and I am so excited to be sharing a few projects featuring the Truly Yours Collection. I love how so soft and elegant this collection is. I settled on pinks and orange, with silver to add a touch of bling, while the kraft card stock adds some much-needed contrast. I love that you can mix and match each set in this collection and create one-of-a-kind looks by simply using your favorite glimmer plate to add a fun design to the skirt, the swan’s wings, even the bouquet wrapper. Using the Woven Glimmer Plate foil a piece of kraft card stock with Glimmer Hot Foil –…
-
Cardmaking, Glimmer Hot Foil, Glimmer Kit of the Month Club, Step by Step Tutorials, Video Tutorials
June 2021 Glimmer Hot Foil Kit of the Month is Here – Sweet & Snarky Birthday Wishes
Our June 2021 Glimmer Hot Foil Kit of the Month Club is here! The Glimmer Hot Foil membership subscription includes an exclusive Glimmer Hot Foil Plate Set + One Roll of Foil (colors may vary). This kit is available on June 1st, 2021, make sure to get yours! Join the Club Glimmer Hot Foil System and a compatible die cutting machine is required for use. Sold Separately. See Product Compatibility. Happy Birthday Snarky Card: Catch step by step instructions for this project below. Click photos to enlarge: Foil & die cut sentiments Trim a slimline card base & foil background Die cut dots & create desired background Add die cut…
-
Sweet Cardlets II Collection – Card Inspiration with Annie Williams
Hi there, this is Annie Williams and I’m excited to be back on the blog today to share a couple of projects using the new Sweet Cardlets II Collection by Becca Feeken. The beautiful heartfelt sentiments and sweet images in this collection inspired me to create three cheerful cards for a variety of occasions. I thought the lighthouse image in the Shine Your Light Glimmer Plate Set was so pretty and perfect for summertime cards. By adding a different sentiment, I created a clean and simple friendship card. Trim a piece of white cardstock to 4” x 4”. Apply Moondust Hot Foil to the bottom of the panel using the…
-
Sweet Cardlets II Inspiration with Yasmin Diaz
Hello, Spellbinders friends! Yasmin here sharing with you a sweet trio of cards made showcasing the newest Sweet Cardlets II Collection by Becca Feeken. So, without further ado, let’s jump right into the step-by-step for how to make them. A Little Birdie A2 Size Card If you’re familiar with Becca Feeken’s collections the Sweet Cardlets II Collection name might sounds familiar to you, as this collection is an extension of the popular Sweet Cardlets Collection with a theme of warmth and kindness. That said, this collection includes thin metal dies and glimmer hot foil plates to help you create any size and any occasion handmade cards. Therefore, to create this…
-
Slimline Collection – Springtime Card Inspiration with Annie Williams
Hi there, this is Annie Williams and I’m thrilled to have the opportunity to share a couple of projects using the new Slimline Collection from Spellbinders. The gorgeous slimline background patterns, pretty floral accents, and big and bold sentiments inspired me to create four bright springtime cards for various occasions. Blossoming Slimline The Blossoming Slimline die set is so gorgeous, I had to start with this piece from the collection first. There are so many ways to create beautiful slimline card backgrounds with this die, but the large petals and leaves in the pattern were begging for me to color them! Die cut gold metallic cardstock using the Outer Rim…