Friday Freebie 145

Hi Everybody,

This is a card that was created in a video in 2013 and there is a page on my website about it 

Grand Decorative Ovals - Card 2

With a title like that you can rightly assume that there are two other cards made with the same set of dies but in different styles and colours

You will find the links to all three videos on my website if you click the link above

I used the  Grand Decorative Ovals  which are now not available on the Spellbinders website.

It is quite a big card and has an A Frame back to make it stand. 

The video will show you exactly what I mean and it is another way to finish off your own cards.

So if this is a card that you would like to have then you know what to do .... leave me a comment at the end of the post.

I will choose a name from those comments and the card will be yours once you email me your postal address. So if you add a comment then please come back in the morning to see if it is your name that is shown

More tomorrow ...

Hugs xx

3D Stamping with Spellbinders ...

Hi Everybody,

This is a really new concept to stamping and it has been brought to the market by Spellbinders.

At first glance you may think that there is something wrong with your stamp but as you stamp it out it will add shadow and shading to your images without any help from you.

This is the Poinsettia that is in the collection of  3D stamps    and there are other designs for you to choose

Although the Poinsettia is traditionally for Christmas I just wanted to show you that it can be used for other occasions also.

How about a Winter Wedding in colours of the wedding theme, or an engagement card for the happy couple

I have added a Diamante corner to this card as that extra touch of luxury to the design.

And all the cards have been stamped with Distress Inks and the blue one is Blueprint Sketch

This one is Picked Raspberry and I have added the Birthday sentiment to this one with Diamante flourishes around the  centre panel

If you have any of these new stamps I hope you will enjoy playing with them and creating your own designs

More tomorrow ...

Hugs xx

Water Colour Wednesday - Boy with Teddy

Hi Everybody,

Today cards is using an image from the CD Pretty Tuff by Polkadoodles.

This CD has been around for some time but there are some really good images and they are all for boys.

You can print them off already coloured for you or just the line drawings for you to colour in yourself

Through your printer you can also resize them to suit the card or project you are  making

Here I have used Gansai Tambi water colours and add buttons along the side as decoration.

The blue spotty and striped card is from AnnaMarie Designs  and I have layered them all up with Kraft card onto a White base

  More tomorrow ...

Hugs xx

Tuesday Tutorial - Labels 47 Decorative Elements

Hi Everybody,

This really pretty card is created with well established Spellbinders dies and all the intricate work is done for you by the die. All you need to do is layer it all together for a lovely effect that can be for any occasion.

Spellbinders Supplies:

• S5-229 Labels 47 Decorative Elements 
• S4-489 Labels 47
• S6-001 5x7 Matting Basics A
• S6-002  5x7 Matting BasicsB
• S5-086 Bitty Blossoms 
• PL-001 Platinum Die Cutting Machine

Other Supplies:

• Ribbon from Mei Flower
• Diamante centre from Wild Orchid Crafts
• White Card from Papermill Direct

Instructions:

With die #7 from Matting Basics A cut two in white and create a hinged card

With die #7 from Matting Basics B cut another layer in yellow

With die =1 from Decorative Elements cut six panels in white and add them to the yellow panel 

(Die =1 is always the smallest)

Cut #3 from the filigree die in white twice (one is for the inside)

With =5 from Labels 47 cut two panels in yellow

With #2 from the Decorative Elements cut two in white

Stamp and emboss your sentiment and cut it out with die  #4 from Labels 47

From the Bitty Blossoms create the flowers in yellow and cut the leaves in green 

Roll them up and this video  Spellbinders Blossoms   will help you if they are a new concept to you 

Layer up the other die cuts with foam pads where needed and wrap with yellow ribbon before adding it to the base card

Add in the sentiment with foam pads.

Arrange the flowers as you like them

Add a bow to the front of the card and place the centrepiece over the knot.

Line the inside with the other die cuts to compliment the front

More tomorrow ... 

Hugs xx

International Ambassadors Informal Blog Hop

Hi Everybody,

Are you ready for another blog hop with some of the International Ambassadors?  

For this month we chose for our theme the approaching holiday season to make anything but a card
My choice was to use a die by a designer that is new to Spellbinders Marisa Job.

Marisa does beautiful work and I have been a follower of her for a long time.

But this is the "Surprise Me Box"  and it is part of her Special Occasions Collection 

It makes the most adorable little Crackers for your table and not just for Christmas. 

Imagine these all set out with your own colour scheme and each with a little gift tucked inside for your guests. 

They are not very big but they do make a statement and they are very easy to make. 

You will be able to get two from one sheet of A4 card.

I stamped plain white card with a snowflake pattern and then cut them out. 

I wrapped them with matching ribbon and added one of the little tags in the set stamped with a Christmas greeting.

I added in some leaves and a glitter star and they are ready to add to my table. I made quite a few ... but I can't tell you what is inside the Surprise Me Box !!

Why don't you pop over and see what my colleagues have designed for you to see ...

Linda Lucas    Australia

Christina Emberson   UK

Yvonne van de Grijp  Netherlands

You are sure to be delighted with their designs. and don't forget to leave us all a comment to say that you have been to visit.

More tomorrow ...

Hugs xx