Susan’s Spring Flora Collection – Card Inspiration with Annie Williams
Hi there, this is Annie Williams and I’m so excited to have the opportunity to share a couple of projects using the new Susan’s Spring Flora Collection from Spellbinders. As I wait for the buds to pop in my neck of the woods, the variety of big pretty blooms and beautiful seasonal sentiments in this collection inspired me to create four bright springtime cards showcasing some of my favorite flowers. Lily of the Valley Creating realistic looking flowers from paper can take a little practice, but when you’re armed with Susan’s Specialty Cardstock, the Ultimate Tool Kit, and videos, it can be a really relaxing and fun process. Today I’m…
- Cardmaking, Die Cutting Inspiration, Embossing Inspiration, Intermediate, Platinum 6, Step by Step Tutorials
Embossing Folders Collection – Pattern Play with Jean
Hello crafty friends! It’s Jean here sharing three cards created with the Spellbinders Embossing Folders Collection, which features four versatile and timeless patterns. Dry-embossing is a terrific and easy way to add textural interest to your papercrafting creation. Additionally, the embossing folder’s pattern can reinforce the card’s theme. Let’s take a look! Combine two dry-embossed patterns: This wedding card combines a background, dry-embossed with the Scallops folder, and an oval, dry-embossed with the Heart and Soul folder to showcase the wedding dress. Dry-emboss A2-size gray cardstock panel with Scallops embossing folder. Cut large oval from light coral cardstock with Essential Ovals set using outline and detail dies. Cut large oval…
- Cardmaking, Die Cutting Inspiration, Embossing Inspiration, Glimmer Hot Foil System, Intermediate, Platinum 6, Step by Step Tutorials
Simply Perfect 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 Simply Perfect Collection. The effortless backgrounds, beautiful florals, and versatile sentiments inspired me to create three bright and cheery springtime cards for a variety of occasions. Color Blocked Hello Card The Color Block Slices Die Set is perfect for making easy and beautiful backgrounds for any type of card. I used it to cut tons of teal and blue cardstock scraps for a crisp and clean hello card. Trim a piece of scrap paper or lightweight cardstock to 4.” x 5.25” and cover it completely with tape runner…
Yana’s Blooming Birthday Collection | Card Inspiration with Annie Williams
Hi there, this is Annie Williams and I’m so excited to have the opportunity to share a couple of projects using the new Yana’s Blooming Birthday Collection from Spellbinders. The modern backgrounds, gorgeous florals, and beautiful sentiments inspired me to create three cards in different styles for various occasions. Foiled Floral Card The Glimmering Peony Foil Plate is so gorgeous, I had to start with this piece from the collection first. I chose to watercolor a couple of copies of the image for a fresh and elegant excouragement card. Apply Gold Hot Foil to watercolor cardstock using the Glimmering Peony Foil Plate and the Glimmer Hot Foil Machine. Repeat to…
Clean & Simple Foiled Cards featuring Yana’s Blooming Birthday Collection with Dilay
Hello, everyone! Dilay here from JustCallMeDee.com and I am so excited to be sharing a trio of projects with all of you today! These cards feature some gorgeous plates and dies from the brand-new Yana’s Blooming Birthday Collection! For these cards, I used hot foil on a background with lots of white space (my fav!) and a subtle wash of color – a combination of pink and green that I think complements the gold hue of the foil pretty nicely! Make a Wish Card For the first card, I wanted to use the Birthday Candle Background Glimmer Hot Foil and Die Set with some added dimension – I had a…
Glimmer Essentials Collection – Springtime Card Inspiration with Annie Williams
Hi there, this is Annie Williams and I’m so happy to have the opportunity to share a couple of projects using the new Glimmer Essentials Collection from Spellbinders. The Essential Duo Line Glimmer plates create the perfect accent border for any background, sentiment, or focal image and I was inspired to create two bright springtime cards combining all of the different shapes. Simple circle borders are always the perfect backdrop for a rustic wreath, so I created this cheerful floral birthday card using both the Essential Duo Line Glimmer Circles and Squares. Apply Gold Hot Foil to navy blue cardstock using the two largest plates from the Essential Duo Line…
- Cardmaking, Glimmer Hot Foil System, Intermediate, Platinum 6, Stamping Inspiration, Step by Step Tutorials
Under the Stars – the Celestial Zodiacs Collection
Hello crafty friends! Jean here sharing three cards created with the Celestial Zodiacs Collection that feature glimmer foiling, stamping, and stenciling. This versatile collection can be used to craft for any number of occasions, including birthdays, friendship, anniversary, engagement, and encouragement. Love-Themed Zodiac Card As they say, “it’s written in the stars”; this personalized, love-themed card features two zodiac constellations set against a dry-embossed star background. Dry-emboss Brush Gold cardstock with the Stargazer embossing folder. Glimmer foil the zodiac symbols (Aries and Virgo shown) in Gold on red cardstock. Cut the symbols with the outline heart in the Forever Love Hearts. Glimmer foil the zodiac names in Gold on black…
- Advanced, Cardmaking, Die Cutting Inspiration, Glimmer Hot Foil System, Intermediate, Step by Step Tutorials
Expressions of Spring Collection – Easter 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 Expressions of Spring Collection. The elegant layered eggs, cute bunnies, and beautiful florals inspired me to create two different styles of Easter cards that are colorful and fun. The intricate layered egg designs in the Forever Spring Eggs Die Set were so big and beautiful, I knew right away I wanted to make them the focal point of a pretty and sophisticated card. With soft blended colors and metallic touches, I love how this card screams springtime! Die cut kraft cardstock with the two largest dies in the…
Delicate Impressions Collection – Card & Gift Inspiration with Annie Williams
Hi there, this is Annie Williams and I’m so excited to have the opportunity to share a couple of projects using the new Delicate Impressions Collection by Becca Feeken. The gorgeous patterns and beautiful sentiments inspired me to create two cards and a gift card pocket that are delicate and sweet like the designs in the collection. I couldn’t wait to color the beautiful flowers in the Sweet Blooms Border Hot Foil Plate and thought they would look great paired with the Diamonetta Background for a feminine and pretty wedding card. Trim pieces of watercolor paper and navy blue cardstock to 4.25” x 5.5”. Apply Gold Hot Foil twice to…
Susan’s Autumn Flora Collection – Floral Dies with Sandi MacIver
Hi there, Sandi MacIver here and I’m very excited to share with you two cards created with the Susan Tierney Cockburn – Susan’s Autumn Flora Collection. These dies create realistic looking flowers and leaves allowing you to build beautiful cards quickly and easily. You can also use different mediums to color your florals and I am sharing two of them with you today. Let’s start with the Button and Daisy Chrysanthemum Etched Dies Die cut three pieces for each flower and two sets of leaves for each. Color both sides of the flowers and leaves with copic markers: Copics Used: Flowers Y15, RV55, Y11, Centers Y15, Leaves: G29, G07 BG07…