Summer Splash Gnome Card - Spellbinders Small Die of the Month

Summer Splash Gnome Cards  - Spellbinders Small Die of the Month for July

It's summer and time for the gnomes to kick back and be carefree.  No one's having more fun than Norbert and Tulla, the swimming gnomes from PhotoPlay paper.   I gave them a bit of help using Spellbinders Small Die of the Month for July. With a little imagination, the gnomes now have a sunny seaside ocean.

This is Spellbinders Small Die of the Month.  It would make a beautiful window, or all occasion card, but I'm giving it my summery spin.  

 

The leaves from the flower dies have become beautiful sea weeds. 

 

I also added more details to the card using 3D theme buttons from Buttons Galore;  Under The Sea Theme Collection  and Buttons Galore's  Sun and Moon set. 

Buttons Galore - 3D Buttons - Under The Sea Theme

Buttons Galore 3D Buttons-  The Sun Moon Bz104

Here are the papers used for this fun, silly whimsical piece.  

Photo Play Paper - Tulla and Norbert's Excellent Adventure Collection - 12 x 12 Collection Pack - $13.48

Photo Play Paper - Tulla and Norbert's Excellent Adventure Collection - 12 x 12 Double Sided Paper - Quad 1

Photo Play Paper - Tulla and Norbert's Excellent Adventure Collection - 12 x 12 Double Sided Paper - Sun And Fun

Thanks for stopping here today.  I appreciate your time. 

As always, the Spellbinders monthly club sets are exclusively available through the membership clubs.  

 

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Spellbinders Small Die of the Month Membership	Buttons Galore - 3D Buttons -Under The Sea Theme	Buttons Galore 3D Buttons- The Sun Moon Bz104
Photo Play Paper - Tulla and Norbert's Excellent Adventure Collection - 12 x 12 Collection Pack	Photo Play Paper - Tulla and Norbert's Excellent Adventure Collection - 12 x 12 Double Sided Paper - Quad 1	Photo Play Paper - Tulla and Norbert's Excellent Adventure Collection - 12 x 12 Double Sided Paper - Sun And Fun Nuvo - Deluxe Adhesive

  

Summer Gnome Card - Spellbinders Large Die of the Month

Summer Gnome 

Today I am celebrating Spellbinders Large Die of the Month for May by dreaming of summer fun.  Summer is on it's way and I'm prepared with the help of my wonderful Spellbinders dies.   

This card uses the the following dies: 

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Spellbinders -Truckin' Through the Seasons -Large Die of the Month

Spellbinders Small Die of the Month Membership

Spellbinders Even More Sentiments Etched Die Set

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The little gnome does crack me up - too cool for the summer.  The paper is Tulla and Norbert's Excellent Adventure from Photo Play. 

The surf board and beach ball dies were from Spellbinders blockbuster hit die set, "Truckin' Through the Seasons"  - a very versatile set to have in your collection. In this case, I was able to accent my card with more fun die cut elements.  
The sentiment, "Enjoy" was from Spellbinders Even More Sentiments Die Set which can be used alone or as an additional enhancement for "Trucking Through the Seasons".  

Other Inspiration Using Spellbinders "Trucking Through the Seasons":

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Finishing Touches:  

Little details can have a big impact on a card. These usually come in the form of finishing touches.  I added a sweet 3D button sand pail from Buttons Galore, and accented the card with sequin shaker mix for water effects.  The shaker mix is Buttons Galore - Aqua Dreams.  

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Buttons Galore - Aqua Dreams

Prima - Finnabair - Art Basics - 3D Matte Gel - 8 Ounces

Buttons Galore - Beach Bum

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Adding Sequins and beads to Cards: 

Matte Gel Medium:  Gel medium is spectacular for holding sequins and beads to projects.  I slather some gel onto any project,  pour the beads and sequins, pat into place and sit back with confidence that my bits will not fall off my project. This dries crystal clear and does not warp my paper.  

I love it.   

Grab these adorable Spellbinders sets while available.  

And as always, the dies for Spellbinders monthly clubs are exclusive to Spellbinders and you won't find them anywhere else. 

Thank you for stopping here today.  Happy crafting.
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Spellbinders -Truckin' Through the Seasons -Large Die of the Month

Spellbinders Small Die of the Month Membership

Spellbinders Even More Sentiments Etched Die Set

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Buttons Galore - Aqua Dreams Ll6091

Prima - Finnabair - Art Basics - 3D Matte Gel - 8 Ounces

Photo Play Paper - Tulla and Norbert's Excellent Adventure - 12 x 12  Pack

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Buttons Galore - Beach Bum 4245

Spellbinders -Small Die Club

Spellbinders - Card Kit Club

Spellbinders APG Die Club

Spellbinders -Stamp Club

Spellbinders -Large Die Club

Spellbinders - Glimmer Hot Foil