Beautiful Card Designs Made Easy

Showing posts with label Spellbinders. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Spellbinders. Show all posts

September 15, 2017

Friday Freebie 36 - Pretty in Pink

Hi Everybody,

This card is a 6" square and has shades of Pink, Aqua and Yellow in it and lots of pearls.
 The inside is also lined and there is some very lovely floral lace attached along the left side.
This is another that looks better in the hand and it would love to find a new home soon.

So if this is a card that you would like to have then you know what to do !!
Leave me your comment at the end of the post and from those one name will be chosen at random as the winner.

I will add that name to a blog post over the weekend and then you have 72 hours in which to claim it for your self

More tomorrow ...

Hugs xx


September 14, 2017

Fun Stencil ...

Hi Everybody,

I have been having a splurge with stencils just lately and there are so many designs that I like.

This one was so unusual and I couldn't resist. I tried it in two different colour ways and I really like both of them.

The options are endless with this one. For this card I used Worn Lipstick, Picked Raspberry and Shaded Lilac and I edged the layer with gold Gansai Tambi

On both cards the dies are from Sevenhills Crafts and there are accompanying sentiment stamp with them both

The colours on this one are Fossilised Amber, Twisted Citron and Tumbled Glass

I have added Glossy Accents to both sentiments words

This stencil makes for a look that is modern and would suit any age group male or female ... so altogether a useful addition to my crafting stash

More tomorrow ...

Hugs xx


September 12, 2017

Tuesday Tutorial - Lunette Arched Borders

Hi Everybody,

Today's card is using another die from Becca Feekens Venice Lace Collection.
 This one is called Lunette Arched Border.   The links are all at the end of the post.
Spellbinders Supplies:
  • 5x7 Matting Basics A
  • 5x7 Matting Basics B
  • Lunette Arched Borders
  • Shapeabilities Sentiments
  • Platinum Die Cutting Machine
  • Blistered Embossing Folder
Other Supplies:
  • Flowers from Wild Orchid Crafts
  • Glitter from glitter Magic
  • Ribbon from Mei Flower
  • Card from Papermill Direct
Instructions:
With the largest die from Matting Basics A cut two panels in white and create the base card
With the largest die from Matting Basics B cut another in turquoise
Use the 5x7 Blistered Embossing Folder to add texture to the card
With one of the patterned dies and the outer cutting edge from the Lunette Arched Borders cut three panels in various shades of turquoise moving the dies up each piece as you go.
Layer them all together and wrap with ribbon around the top
Add them to the embossed layer
You can have these arches facing upwards or down the choice is yours
I added mine to face upwards
The flower selection is from the left ...
Roses, Carnations, Anemone, Tulips added with hot glue gun.
Dot with glue once added to the card and sprinkle with glitter
Add in the bow as you like.

More tomorrow ...

Hugs xx

September 11, 2017

Christmas Fairy ...

Hi Everybody,

This beautiful fairy is from the CD The Next Big Thing from Just Inklined and I think she is adorable.

I added her to a Foiled background after she was coloured with Spectrum Noir pens and pencils.

I have used this image in the past but sadly the CD is no longer around.

So if you have a copy then treasure it and if you haven't used it for some time than now may be a good time to review it.

The foils are something else that I am enjoying playing with at present and both of the videos with this product are doing really well on YouTube

My channel has now topped over nine million views  and I am so pleased with the way the numbers grow.

More tomorrow ...

Hugs xx



September 08, 2017

Friday Freebie 35 - Shabby Chic Owl

Hi Everybody,

This is a card that was offered weeks ago and the winner never came forward to claim it.
 It is a really pretty card filled with lots of metal work in the shape of the Owl and the leaves. 
There are a lot of dried grasses and sisal on this one and it is far better in the hand.
It is in shades of pale blue and autumn colours and so I am really hoping that someone will love it this time enough to give it a new home

If that is you then all you need to do is leave me a comment at the end of the post and from those comments a name will be chosen at random

You will need to come back and check if it is your name that is shown and then you have 72 hours in which to claim it .... otherwise I will have to offer it yet again !!

More tomorrow ...

Hugs xx


September 06, 2017

Simply Cards & Papercraft 167

Hi Everybody,

This months free gift with Simply Cards &Papercraft 167 can help to solve many of your male card issues as the stags head can cover many occasions.

The video shows the making of this card using the bonus paper pack that is also free with this issue.

SC&P 167 - Majestic Moments

There are some other ideas too that you may like to try.
One example here is for a birthday and the other is for a Christmas card so lots of choice for you to experiment with

In the video I show you how to line up the stamped image using the Tonic Stamp Platform but you can still get a good result with out one.

As usual I hope you enjoy the video

More tomorrow ...

Hugs xx

September 05, 2017

Tuesday Tutorial - Victoriana Crest

Hi Everybody,

This beautiful die is one of the new ones from Spellbinders and was designed by Becca Feeken.
It can be dressed up any way you wish but I have kept mine to a simple white with autumn coloured flowers.
Spellbinders Supplies:
  • S6-125 Victoriana Crest
  • S6-082 Classic Elegance Labels
Other Supplies:
  • Flowers from Wild Orchid Crafts
  • Pearls from Hobby House
  • Glitter from Glitter Magic
  • Card from Papermill Direct
Instructions:
With outer die cut two pieces and score one of them and bend it back
Add glue to this small strip and glue the two together to form the base card
Level the back piece so that the card will stand
With the two largest dies cut and emboss another panel in white
Add foam tape to the back
With the other dies in the collection cut all in white card
Stamp a small greeting onto the smallest piece
Glue the filigree oval to the plain layer
Add foam to the back of the other pieces
The foam taps adds depth to the layers 
Cut two of the flourishes from the Labels die in gold coloured card
Add to the centre panels of the card front
Choose Autumn coloured flowers and glue onto the flourishes
Dot with glue and sprinkle with glitter
Add tiny pearls around the edge of the oval
Add in the sentiment tag

More tomorrow ...

Hugs xx

September 01, 2017

Friday Freebie 34 - Shabby Chic

Hi Everybody,

I have a really pretty card to give away today in shades of lilac and white.
It has a beautiful floral display with white leaves around the glitter bird cage
There are pearl flowers dotted around and the mulberry flowers are they are sparkled with glitter.
If you would like to have this card then all you need to do is lave me a comment. From those comments a name will be chosen and the winner announced in a blog post over the weekend

I am happy to send the card to you wherever you are.
But please if it is your name that is listed then email me your details within 72 hours.

It will be too late if you wait for a week or two ... the card will no longer be on offer and will go to someone else at a later date.

More tomorrow ...

Hugs xx


August 25, 2017

Friday Freebie 33 - Shabby Chic

Hi Everybody,

This card is in shades of Autumn with gold, browns and pale yellow.
There is a lot going on with this one and the finished size is 5x7.

I have added lace leaves to the display and some gold metal corners along the left.

If this is a card that you would like to have then just leave me a comment at the end of the post.
From those comments one will be chosen at random and the winner announced over the weekend.

I will send it you at my expense wherever you live, and it doesn't matter if you have won one before. You can still try again

I promise you that this card looks much better in the hand as the photo is not the brilliant .... sorreeee!

More tomorrow ...

Hugs xx




August 24, 2017

Tonic Studios Cute Critters

Hi Everybody,

I am absolutely delighted with the new dies from Tonic Studios as they make the cutest of cards for any age group

This is Percy Panda and I have sat him in amongst some bamboo and he has eaten all the leaves already !!

The Bamboo and Prickly Pear die are from Spellbinders and they just add more to the card.

I played all day with these dies and created some really pretty cards and videoed the making of Leo Lion for you to view.

The video is here ...  Tonic Studios - Cute Critters  and I hope you enjoy it.
This character is Hetty Hippo but if you leave off the fluttery eyelashes you can turn this into a boy.

I am sure that you will come up with many more ideas if you start to play with these dies and I will certainly be using them a lot for children's cards in the future.

More tomorrow ...

Hugs xx




August 22, 2017

Tuesday Tutorial - Bird Sanctuary

Hi Everybody,

Todays card is really quick and easy and for this I have used bright colours and feathers. I have hand written the sentiment around the edge of the card and it's not supposed to be neat. It is purely a fun card that could go to any age or gender
Spellbinders Supplies:
  • 6x6 Matting Basics A
  • 6x6 matting Basics B
  • Bird Sanctuary 
  • Platinum Die Cutting Machine
Other Supplies:
  • Lace from Wild Orchid Crafts
  • Ribbon
  • Feather
  • Patterned Papers
Instructions:
With die#8 from 6x6 Matting Basics A cut two panels in purple and create the base card
With die #8 from 6x6 Matting Basics B cut another panel in a deeper shade of purple
With die #7 from the A set cut two panels in patterned paper and cut one of them in half
Cut the birds from some purple card and ink through the die to add shading to the bodies
Cut one more bird from some bright coloured card and flip it over. 
Ink through the die and this bird will be facing the other way
Add a brightly coloured tail feather to this one
Layer up the papers and wrap with lace and ribbon
Add these to the base card
Hand write "One In A Million" around the edge of the card
Sit the purple bids on the ribbon to face one way and the bright bird to face the other
Send with love 

More tomorrow ...

Hugsxx


August 18, 2017

Friday Freebie 32 - Shabby Chic

Hi Everybody,

Today's card is a Christmas card and I know it's early but if you win it you can either send it of keep it. But here it is for you to see.

It is quite a large card and very decorated with lace, angels and flowers as well as the Christmas Tree.
If this is a card that you would like then all you need to do is leave me a comment at the end of the post and then come back over the weekend to see if it is your name shown as the winner.

The name is always drawn at random so that everyone has a fair chance so please only add your name once. I am happy to send the card to you wherever you live but I would like you to let me know when you have it

More tomorrow ...

Hugs xx


August 15, 2017

Tuesday Tutorial - Ornamental Crest

Hi Everybody,

Todays card is a mixture of old and new and there are several lovely layers in the making.
It also incorporates my beautiful flowers, ribbons and pearls to make a classic white and silver design for any occasion.
Spellbinders Supplies:
  • S6-001 5x7 Matting Basics A
  • S6-002 5x7 Matting Basics B
  • S6-081 Ornamental Crest
  • S5-298 Classic label 33 Deco Elements
  • S4-110 Classic Ovals 
  • SEL-006 Horsehair Embossing Folder
Other Supplies:
  • Sentiment from JustRite Stampers
  • White card
  • Silver Card
  • White Ribbon
  • White Flowers from Wild Orchid Crafts
  • Diamante
  • Glitter
  • Foam pads
Instructions:
With die #7 Matting Basic A cut two pieces in white to create the base card
With die #7 Matting basics B cut another layer in white and emboss in the folder
From silver card cut the largest die in Ornamental Crest
From white card cut the largest die from Classic Labels 33 and from the second largest cut another silver layer
Add foam pads to the back of all these layers
Add these three layers together and stick to the embossed layer
Wrap with white ribbon before adding to the  base card
Stamp in black and clear emboss the sentiment of your choice and cut out with the oval
and add with foam pads underneath
Selection of white flowers from the left:
Gypsophillia, Tulips,  Rosebuds, Cosmos Daisies, Lilies, Cherry Blossom, 
Arrange the flowers down the left side and dot with glue then sprinkle with glitter.
Add in the bow and glue the diamante centre in place
And there you have a silver and white card you will be happy to send 

More tomorrow ...

Hugs xx

August 11, 2017

Friday Freebie 31 - Shabby Chic

Hi Everybody,

Here is another Shabby Chic card on offer and this one is a delicate pink and green colour scheme

It is done as  a birthday card but the wooden sentiment can always be removed if you wished.

The flowers cascade down the card and are around a little picture frame at the top.

The flowers have been glittered and are a mixture from
Wild Orchid Crafts

If this is a card that you would like to have then all you need to do is leave me a comment ... and then pop back over the weekend to see if it is your name listed as the winner

You will have 72 hours to claim the card so you will need to check as I have no way of chasing you up if you don't

Good luck everybody and you can enter whenever you like even if you have won one before.

More tomorrow ...

Hugs xx

August 08, 2017

Tuesday Tutorial - Spellbinders Ooh La La !!

Hi Everybody,

These are some new dies coming to Spellbinders and they make really feminine cards with a French feel to them.
Spellbinders Supplies:

  • S4-803 Paris Skyline
  • S4-801 Eau de Perfume
  • PL-001 Platinum Die Cutting Machine
Other Supplies:
  • Distress Inks
  • Sponges
  • Sequins
  • Black Card
Instructions:
Create the card base with the largest Matting Basics A 
Cut another piece with layer with the largest B die from water colour card
With Distress inks create a splatter background with your inks to look like a night sky
Cut the Paris Skyline in black card
Add this to the inked sky effect and then add to the base
Cut and colour with Distress Inks the perfume bottles of your choice and add foam pads to the backs
Position on your card front as you like them and add the words from the die set Ooh La La
Go over the bottles with a clear glitter pen
Dot with sequins
Add a tiny red bow to one of the bottles

More tomorrow ...

Hugs xx


August 07, 2017

Big Thoughts ...

Hi Everybody,

Every so often there is a card that turns out to be one of the favorites and this card is one of those cards.

I really loved this once it was made and the parchment background was the touch that made it special for me

I liked it so much that I made several in different colours and gave them to family for birthdays

And I even did a  Tuesday Tutorial  on how to make it for your self

The soft Lemon goes beautifully with the white and green and the flowers just seemed to fall into place without any help from me.

I added some diamante flourish behind the display 

The finished card was 5x7" and obviously it will not fit easily into an envelope and so a box had to be made for the cards I gave to family

They were all very well received and I was really happy with the result.

More tomorrow ...

Hugs xx