Sunday, June 30, 2019

Elegant Cards Using Cut And Emboss Folders - Spellbinders



Elegant Cards - Cut and Emboss Folders from - Spellbinders

Spellbinders new releases include some Cut and Emboss folders for creating embellished backgrounds on your cards and projects. The folder featured today has an exotic flair - Moroccan View Cut and Emboss Folder




Moroccan View Cut and Emboss Folder
Moroccan View Cut and Emboss Folder



After using  Spellbinders Moroccan View Cut and Emboss Folder, I decided to add subtle focus to the embossing by gently sanding the surface of the paper with a sanding block and ruffing up the embossed areas.  
Couture Creations SANDING BLOCK LT157316

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The paper I selected today is Graphic 45 LOST IN PARADISE 8 x 8 Paper Pad .  It's got a beautiful exotic flair with gorgeous images to fussy cut - which is exactly what I did.  The flowers on the card all have ben cut from the gorgeous images found in the paper. 

Graphic 45 LOST IN PARADISE 8 x 8 Paper Pad 4501892



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Moroccan View Cut and Emboss Folder

Graphic 45 LOST IN PARADISE 8 x 8 Paper Pad 4501892
Graphic 45 LOST IN PARADISE 8 x 8 Paper Pad 4501892
Couture Creations SANDING BLOCK LT157316
Couture Creations SANDING BLOCK LT157316
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 Spellbinders Clubs - Small Die of the Month
Spellbinders Clubs - Card of the Month
Spellbinders Clubs - Amazing Paper Grace Dies (APG)
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Spellbinders Clubs - Stamp of the Month
Spellbinders Clubs - Large Die
 Spellbinders Clubs - Glimmer Hot Foil

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Sea Turtle Shaker Card

Shaking things up - Shaker Cards

I'm shaking June up a bit with a shaker scene from the ocean in order to play along with the July Challenge at Creative Embellishments.  

Creative Embellishments Artist Trading Coins (ATC's) are the focus of my card design.  
ATC's are trendy and fun to use on a multitude of projects.  For me, they are the perfect size for card making.  The abundant "blank space" on many of the ATC's makes them great candidates for shaker cards.  
Here are the chipboard pieces I used on this card. 

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Creative Embellishments Sea turtle
Creative Embellishments Sea turtle
Creative Embellishments  -Dream Word Set
Creative Embellishments Sea turtle

Creative Embellishments Sea turtle

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Here is the image from the Challenge this month. This is a bit different. It's a color challenge with a monochromatic theme.   OK I added a few green accents, but green is blue but with more yellow added...am I right?  



Most of the chipboard has simply been painted with acrylic paint.  
The sea turtles  may look complex but looks are totally deceiving.  They were topped with a variety of Liquid Pearls Pearlescent paint.  

I prefer using Liquid Pearls on chipboard that has distinct engraved markings - like the shell.  I am not skilled with the paintbrush because my hands are too jittery (could be too much coffee and tea).
I also try avoiding any possibility of paints bleeding outside the lines. 
 Yes, I am a "color inside the lines" kind of gal.   

At any rate, the Liquid Pearls provides controlled and clean brilliance.  
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Ranger MERMAID Liquid Pearls Pearlescent Paint LPL56447
Ranger BRILLIANT Liquid Pearls Pearlescent Paint lpl65173
Ranger BRILLIANT Liquid Pearls Pearlescent Paint  
     Ranger BABY BLUE Liquid Pearls Pearlescent Paint LPL01959

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My inspiration for this card actually started with the Peacock Feathers Shaker Mix, from Buttons Galore and More - 28 Lilac Lane,  with it's gorgeous blue and green sequins, buttons, and beads.  It reminds me of the blue/green hues of the Caribbean Ocean.  

 Thus a shaker card idea was born featuring on of my favorite majestic sea creatures, the sea turtle. 
Buttons Galore and More


Here are some additional images of the finished card.  




Wondering what to use for shaker filler? 
OK so now you have your shaker card made and you are ready to fill it.  Don't sit at your crafty desk and look around for little bits.  You have easy options!
Beads, Sequins, 

I filled with sequins and crystals from Buttons Galore - Sparkletz.  They have an assortment of colors and bits for the perfect filler.  
TIP:  Add your filler then use a good adhesive to seal the shaker with the pre-cut acrylic piece that comes in the kit.  I used Beacons 3-in-1glue because it dries clear and works well with a  variety of surfaces ( acrylics, plastics, wood, metal, fabric, canvas).


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Creative Embellishments Sea turtle
Creative Embellishments Sea turtle
Creative Embellishments Sea turtle

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Creative Embellishments Sea turtle
Buttons Galore and More
Buttons Galore and More -Peacock Feathers Shaker Mix LL506



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Ranger MERMAID Liquid Pearls Pearlescent Paint LPL56447
Ranger BRILLIANT Liquid Pearls Pearlescent Paint lpl65173
Ranger BRILLIANT Liquid Pearls Pearlescent Paint  
     Ranger BABY BLUE Liquid Pearls Pearlescent Paint LPL01959

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Creative Embellishments Artist Trading Coins ATC's
Creative Embellishments Shakers
Creative Embellishments - Shaker Set
Creative Embellishments Stamps


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Thursday, June 27, 2019

Spellbinders BOGO Die Sale


Patriotic Slider Pop-up Card


Now is the perfect time to grab some of those Spellbinders dies you've been wanting.  

Buy ONE participating die set on www.spellbinderspaperarts.com and get ONE participating die set of EQUAL or LESS value FREE. Click Here to view participating Items.

Here are some of my favs - which are included in the BOGO Sale - but there are soooooo many more. 

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                Patriotic Slider Pop-up Card
         
         Seascape 3D Card
                        Shapeabilities Grand Dome 3D Card Etched Dies Elegant 3D Vignettes by Becca Feeken

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                Purple Chantilly Lace
         
                        Shapeabilities Annabelle's Trousseau Layering Frame Medium Etched Dies Chantilly Paper Lace Collection by Becca Feeken

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                Purple Chantilly Lace
         
                        A2 Scalloped Borders One Card Creator Etched Dies

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Full terms:
Buy ONE participating die set on www.spellbinderspaperarts.com and get ONE participating die set of EQUAL or LESS value FREE. Click Here to view participating Items. Offer is individual consumer use only; not for distribution; excludes tax & shipping. Excludes clearance items, not valid on any previous web, phone or retail purchases; cannot be redeemed for cash; cannot be combined with any other offer; void where prohibited; limited to stock on hand. The lowest priced eligible items in cart will be flagged as the free items. Offer only available June 26 –27, 2019.

Tuesday, June 25, 2019

Autumn Pickup Truck Card - Cut and Emboss and Spellbinders Large Die of the Month



Autumn Truck Card using Cut and Emboss Folders with Large Die of the Month - Spellbinders

Spellbinders new releases include some Cut and Emboss folders for creating embellished backgrounds on your cards and projects. The folder featured today is delightful with beautiful embossed butterflies and florals - Floral Reflections Cut and Emboss Folder
Floral Reflections Cut and Emboss Folder
from: Spellbinders / FSJ

 It inspired me to pull out a Spellbinders fav....

Do you have a paper crafting product that you cannot put down? Some product that is just way too much fun and your inspiration continues to flow when you are using it?   Spellbinders Truckin' Through the Seasons is one of those products.  

Originally part of Spellbinders Large Die of the Month (Oct18), this die set has become a viral die sensation. Spellbinders even created additonal coordinating sentiments for the truck set called So Many More Sentiments Die Set .    

                So Many Sentiments Etched Dies
         
                        Truckin Through the Seasons - Large Die of the Month Club


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After using  Spellbinders Floral Reflections Cut and Emboss Folder, I decided to add subtle focus to the embossing by gently sanding the surface of the paper with a sanding block and ruffing up the embossed areas.  
Couture Creations SANDING BLOCK LT157316



The oval backdrop for the pickup truck is  Spellbinders Hemstitch Ovals Dies -Chantilly Paper Lace Collection by Becca Feeken - with it's beautiful stitched look.  
Nestabilities Hemstitch Ovals Etched Dies Chantilly Paper Lace Collection by Becca Feeken


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The paper I selected today is Graphic 45 LOST IN PARADISE 12 x 12 Patterns And Solids Paper Pad  - robust, fun, and perfect for my project. 

Graphic 45 LOST IN PARADISE 12 x 12 Patterns And Solids Paper Pad 4501894



Here are some other examples of Spellbinders Truckin' Through the Seasons Die Set 


Truckin Through The Seasons Shaker Card      Truckin Through The Seasons  Variety



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Floral Reflections Cut and Emboss Folder

So Many Sentiments Etched Dies

Truckin Through the Seasons - Large Die of the Month Club
Truckin Through the Seasons - Large Die of the Month Club
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Tool and Accessories Main Attraction 
Nestabilities Hemstitch Ovals Etched Dies Chantilly Paper Lace Collection by Becca Feeken
Graphic 45 LOST IN PARADISE 12 x 12 Patterns And Solids Paper Pad 4501894
Couture Creations SANDING BLOCK LT157316
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 Spellbinders Clubs - Small Die of the Month
Spellbinders Clubs - Card of the Month
Spellbinders Clubs - Amazing Paper Grace Dies (APG)
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Spellbinders Clubs - Stamp of the Month
Spellbinders Clubs - Large Die
 Spellbinders Clubs - Glimmer Hot Foil

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