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

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

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.  

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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. 

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

      

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