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The Flower Market Stencil Collection – Layered Stencils Card Ideas
Hello, crafty friends!! Brenda Noelke here from My PaperCut Creations! Iโm thrilled to be a guest on the Spellbinders blog today! Iโm sharing two cards featuring the Flower Market Stencil Collection!! As much as I LOVE coloring, there is just something about ink-blending with stencils that is so relaxing and soothing, isnโt there? HELLO CONEFLOWERS For my first card, I stenciled the first four layers of the Coneflower Layered Stencil Set onto white cardstock using dye inks and blending brushes. For the fifth layer, I masked off the dots in the centers of the flowers and inked the lines in the petals with dye ink. Then I masked off the…
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Colorful Goodness with the Kaleidoscope Arch Collection
Are you ready to get crafty? Join me as we dive into Spellbinderโs Kaleidoscope Arch Collection and discover the joy of stitching on handmade cards for the first time. Of course, I share a vibrant color scheme for ink blending and inking letterpress plates plus share how this collection offers endless possibilities for creating beautiful and unique cards. In this blog post, I will walk you through three easy cards that you can make using the Spellbinders Kaleidoscope Arch Collection. So, grab your supplies, and let’s get started on this crafty adventure together! So, first things first, let’s talk about these stunning flowers press plate called the Kaleidoscope Flowers Press…
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Handmade Card Ideas with Kaleidoscope Arch Collection
Hi there, this is Annie Williams and Iโm excited to be back on the blog today to share a couple of cards made with the Kaleidoscope Arch Collection from Spellbinders.ย The bold patterns and beautiful florals in this collection inspired me to create three pretty cards perfect for sending a friendly hello. Floral Letterpress Love Card I thought the intricate floral pattern on the Kaleidoscope Flowers Press Plate was such a beautiful design that I had to pull it out first. Here I inked it up in warm colors and added a beautiful sentiment for this simple and pretty love card. Instructions: Apply Saffron, Apricot, and Clay BetterPress ink to…
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Kaleidoscope Arch โ Versatile Products Rock!
Hello crafters! Joan Bardee here. Today Iโm sharing a few cards using the Kaleidoscope Arch Collection. This collection has a little bit of everything โ beautiful dies, a coordinating clear stamp set, and a gorgeous BetterPress LetterPress plate. I love products that can be used in different ways. Versatility keeps us from getting bored and stretches our crafty dollars. Here are a few ideas. Quick and Elegant Sympathy Card Confession: I rarely make sympathy cards. My cards seemed too โcraftyโ for such a solemn occasion. But the BetterPress LetterPress produces professional quality results โ one that is worthy of a sympathy card. Ink up the Kaleidoscope Flowers Press Plate with…
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Watercoloring Die Cuts & Stamped Images with Karin Markers โ Step-by-Step Tutorial
Hi everyone! Itโs Jean Doeringsfeld and Iโm super excited to be a guest on the Spellbinders Blog. Today, Iโm sharing one of my favorite techniques for using Karin markers. This is a super easy watercolor technique that will help you learn about how the markers work and create stunning results every time. I have 3 cards to share with you today โ the first two use the Karin markers to watercolor die cuts and the 3rd shows how to apply the same method to a BetterPress image (or any image, really). Step 1 (for All Cards):ย Start by swatching the markers to determine which colors you want for your project…
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Exploring Distress Stain Mica Sprays
Hello everyone! Itโs Galina with you today. Get ready to dive into the world of Distress Stain Mica Sprays! In this post, we’ll explore what makes them so exciting, from their shimmering effects to their versatility in crafting. Distress Stain Mica Spraysย contain mica particles, providing a shimmery and metallic appearance to your projects. They add an element of sparkle and iridescence. They provide a unique shimmering and metallic finish that can change with the angle of light. Ideal for projects where you want a touch of elegance, sparkle, or a magical quality, such as art pieces, cards, and mixed media. Distress Stain Mica Sprays vs Distress Stain Sprays Distress Stain…
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Cool Fransformers Inspiration
Hello crafty friends! This is Jennifer Rustioni from @armieritagli! Today I share with you three Christmas cards I created featuring the new super cute and fun Stampendous Cool Fransformers Stamps Collection! These critters are the cutest, arenโt they?? ย CHRISTMAS MAGIC The first card I realized is featuring the Stampendous Fransformers Snowy Friends Stamp Set. I stamped the snowman on a watercolor paper, using the Distress Oxide Pumice Stone, to have a delicate effect. I realized the background using the Sakura Koi Watercolors in the shades of blue with the wet-on-dry technique, to have a more intense effect. After that, I continued to watercolor the snowman and then I used…
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4 Magical Snow Globe Die Cut Scenes for the Holidays
Hi there my Spellbindersโ friends, welcome back to the Spellbinders Blog! My name is Jaycee Gaspar and Iโm so excited to share four die-cut snow globe cards featuring the Simonโs Snow Globes collection. This beautiful collection features embossing folders, a hot foil plate sentiment set, and a collection of snow globe scenes. To create the following projects, you’ll need the ‘Simon’s Snow Globe‘ etched dies, which include the globe and base dies, as well as its own town scene, Santa, and sleigh. These dies provide endless versatility, allowing you to create a variety of snow globe scenes that are sure to be admired by your card recipient – just like…
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Simonโs Snow Globes Inspiration
Hello everyone! This is Jennifer Rustioni from @armieritagli! Iโm so happy to be here again as a guest on the Spellbinders Blog! Today I share with you three Christmas cards I created featuring the new beautiful Simonโs Snow Globes Collection! This collection is truly amazing and perfect for creating a lot of Christmas cards! HOLLY JOLLY The first card I realized is featuring the super fun Simonโs Snow Globe and Snowman Scene Etched Dies! I started die-cutting the snow globe. I colored the globe blending some Distress Ink in the shades of blue and then colored the base using Copic Markers. After that, I die-cut the different parts of the…
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Autumn Garden & Foliage Cards
Hello and welcome, creative friends! It’s Dilay here from JustCallMeDee.com, and I’m thrilled to return for another guest post on the Spellbinders blog! Today, I’ll be showcasing a few projects featuring the beautiful Birds & Bees Garden collection. I hope you find my creations inspiring and feel motivated to get crafty. Let’s dive right in! Autumn Foliage Hugs For the first card, I created a subtle yet dimensional background by die-cutting a frame using two of the largest Precision A2 Layering dies. Then, I die-cut another piece of white cardstock with the third largest of the Essential Four Petal Labels dies and embossed it using the Basket of Sunflowers 3D…