Tuesday, April 1, 2025

Spellbinders | April 2025 Stencil of the Month

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A NEW month means NEW CLUB KITS over at Spellbinders! Today I'm sharing the NEW April 2025 Stencil of the Month Club Kit. If you are not already a subscriber of the Stencil of the Month Club, the registration window will open on the 6th and can be found HERE.
 
The NEW Stencil of the Month is called, Air Mail (SOM-APR25). For my card sample I combined it with the NEW Snail Mail Small Die of the Month (DOM-APR25) and a sentiment from the Send & Seal Clear Stamp & Die of the Month (CDOM-APR25).

Card Measurements:
White A2 Top Fold Card Base: 4 1/4" x 5 1/2" (4 1/4" x 11", scored at 5 1/2")
Red Hot Postage Edge Rectangle: 3 7/8" x5 1/8"
Tranquil Teal Rectangle Panel: 3 3/8" x 4 5/8"
White Pierced Stenciled Rectangle Panel: 3 1/4" x4 1/2"
White Envelopes: 1 3/8" x 15/16"
Red Hot Sentiment: 1 7/8" x 1/2"

Copic Markers Used:
Envelope Highlights: C0, C00 

Steps to Create Card:
  • Create White A2 Top Fold Card Base measuring: 4 1/4" x 5 1/2" (4 1/4" x 11", scored at 5 1/2").
  • Die Cut Red Hot Postage Rectangle measuring: 3 7/8" x5 1/8" using Postage Edge Rectangles (S5-540).
  • Cut Tranquil Teal Rectangle Panel measuring: 3 3/8" x 4 5/8".
  • Cut White A2 Panel measuring: 4 14" x 5 1/2" and use Air Mail Stencil of the Month (SOM-APR25) with Sea Glass, Turquoise Sea, Tranquil Teal and Red Velvet ink. Die Cut panel to measure: 3 1/4" x4 1/2" using Postage Edge Rectangles (S5-540).
  • Die Cut 3 White Envelopes and 3 Red Hearts using Snail Mail Small Die of the Month (DOM-APR25). Add highlights to envelopes using Copic Markers
  • Stamp and Heat Emboss "Snail Mail Hugs Coming Your Way" using Send & Seal Clear Stamp & Die of the Month (CDOM-APR25) with White Embossing Powder on Red Hot card stock. Die Cut out with coordinating die. 
  • Assemble card.
  • Embellish with Glaze 'n Glue (Envelope Hearts) and Red Heart Sprinkles
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April 2025 Club Kits 
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Color Hues Color Challenge #107 | Your Friendship Means The World To me

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It's time for us to share the next Hues of Color over at the Color Hues Challenge Blog! The colors that have been chosen for you to create with are Orange and Teal for the next two weeks! We can't wait to see how you are inspired!
 
My card features the NEW Double Peony Layering Stencil along with a sentiment from the Floral Friendship Bundle from Gina K Designs.  

Card Measurements:
White A2 Top Fold Card Base: 4 1/4" x 5 1/2" (4 1/4" x 11", scored at 5 1/2")
Coral Reef Panel: 3 3/4" x 5" - Master Layout #1
Tranquil Teal Panel: 3 5/8" x 4 7/8" - Master Layout #2
White Stitched Panel: 3 1/2" x 4 3/4" - Master Layout #2
Tranquil Teal Sentiment: 2 1/4" x 7/8"

Steps to Create Card:
  • Create White A2 Top Fold Card Base Measuring: 4 1/4" x 5 1/2" (4 1/4" x 11", scored at 5 1/2").
  • Die Cut Coral Reef Panel measuring: 3 3/4" x 5" using Master Layout #1. 
  • Die Cut Tranquil Teal Panel measuring: 3 5/8" x 4 7/8" using Master Layout #2.
  • Cut White A2 Panel measuring: 4 1/4" x 5 1/2" and use  Double Peony Layering Stencil with Peach Bellini, Coral Reef, Sea Glass and Tranquil Teal ink. Die Cut Panel using Stitched Rectangle from Master Layout #2.
  • Stamp and Heat Emboss "Your Friendship Means The World To Me" sentiment using Floral Friendship Bundle with VersaMark on Tranquil Teal card stock. Die Cut with Coordinating Die
  • Assemble card.
  • Embellish with Dazzling Diamonds Rhinestones
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Make sure to head over to the Color Hues Challenge blog to join the fun and see what my talented teammates have created to inspire you!
Happy Stamping!!

Monday, March 31, 2025

Crafty Meraki | Instagram Inspiration Hop

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Crafty Meraki is over on Instagram today with an Inspiration Hop featuring the NEW March 2025 Release! Come join the fun and a chance to WIN a $25 Gift Card! 
You can start hopping HERE!
 
My card features the NEW Whimsical Magnolias Collection (Press-Tacular Plate, Layering Stencil & Coordinating Die) foiled with Gold Foil (GLF-014).
 
Card Measurements:
White A2 Top Fold Card Base: 4 1/4" x 5 1/2" (4 1/4" x 11", scored at 5 1/2")
White A2 Panel: 4 1/4" x 5 1/2"
White Speckled Canopy Background Panel: 4 1/4" x 5 1/2"
White Frame-Worthy: 2 1/4" x 3 1/2" (outside), 1 5/8" x 2 7/8" (inside)
Miss You Sentiment: 1 1/8" x 3/4"

Steps to Create Card:
  • Create White A2 Top Fold Card Base measuring: 4 1/4" x 5 1/2" (4 1/4" x 11", scored at 5 1/2").
  • Cut White A2 Panel measuring: 41/4" x 5 1/2".
  • Die Cut White A2 Panel using Speckled Canopy Background measuring: 4 1/4" x 5 1/2". 
  • Die Cut White Frame measuring: 2 1/4" x 3 1/2" using Frame-Worthy die.
  • Foil Florals and Sentiment using Whimsical Magnolias on White card stock with Gold Foil 
  • Use Whimsical Magnolias Layering Stencil to add color and die cut out with Whimsical Magnolias Coordinating Die.
  • Assemble card.
  • Embellish with Gold Confetti Sequins.
 
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March 2025 Release
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Saturday, March 29, 2025

Crafty Meraki | Sending Smiles

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Today I'm sharing a CAS (Clean & Simple) foiled card featuring Crafty Meraki NEW Whimsical Magnolias Collection (Press-Tacular Plate, Layering Stencil & Coordinating Die) from the March 2025 Release.
 
Card Measurements:
White A2 Top Fold Card Base: 4 1/4" x 5 1/2" (4 1/4" x 11", scored at 5 1/2")
White Panel: 3 3/4" x 5"
Sending Smiles Foiled Sentiment: 1 1/8" x 9/16"
 
  Steps to Create Card:
  • Create White A2 Top Fold Card Base measuring: 4 1/4" x 5 1/2" (4 1/4" x 11", scored at 5 1/2").
  • Cut White Panel measuring: 3 3/4" x 5". Lightly ink blend center of panel with Light Carnation ink.
  • Hot Foil Whimsical Magnolias Press-Tacular Plate using Gold Foil (GLD-014) on White card stock.   
  • Use Whimsical Magnolias Layering Stencil to add color using Light Carnation, Medium Carnation, Jelly Bean Green and Fresh Asparagus ink.
  • Use Whimsical Magnolias Coordinating Die to die cut images.
  • Assemble card.
  • Embellish with Gold Opal Gems.
 
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March 2025 Release 
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Friday, March 28, 2025

Spellbinders | Simon Hurley's Heartfelt Blooms Collection

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Today I'm sharing a card featuring Simon Hurley's NEW Heartfelt Blooms Stamp & Die Bundle (BD-0955) that is available at Spellbinders.
 
I created a Thank You card featuring the NEW Heartfelt Blooms Stamp & Die Bundle (BD-0955), Mirrored Arch Label (S5-613) and Woven 3D Embossing Folder (E3D-080)
 
Card Measurements:
White A2 Top Fold Card Base: 4 1/4" x 5 1/2" (4 1/4" x 11", scored at 5 1/2")
Yellow Ink Blended/Embossed A2 Panel: 4 1/4" x 5 1/2"
Vellum Arch Panel: 3" x 3 7/8"
White Arch Panel: 2 3/4" x 3 1/2"

Copic Markers Used:
Leaves: G43, G46 

Steps to Create Card:
  • Create White A2 Top Fold Card Base measuring: 4 1/4" x 5 1/2" (4 1/4" x 11", scored at 5 1/2").
  • Cut White A2 Panel measuring: 4 1/4" x 5 1/2". Ink blend panel using Sweet Corn and Butterscotch ink. Emboss panel using Woven 3D Embossing Folder (E3D-080). Add White Paint Splatters and set panel aside to dry. 
  • Using Floral (Flower & Leaves) images using Heartfelt Blooms Stamp & Die Bundle (BD-0955) with the aid of a Misti or stamp positioner onto a White panel using Black ink. For the two flowers I used the layering stamps with Sweet Corn and Butterscotch ink. There are no layering stamps for the leaves so I used Copic Markers. Die Cut images out with the coordinating dies. Add White Paint Splatters and set aside to dry.
  • Die Cut Vellum Arch Panel using Mirrored Arch Label (S5-613) measuring: 3" x 3 7/8".
  • Die Cut White Arch Panel using Mirrored Arch Label (S5-613) measuring: 2 3/4" x 3 1/2". Stamp "Thanks For All You Do" sentiment using Heartfelt Blooms Stamp & Die Bundle (BD-0955) with Black ink.
  • Assemble card.
  • Embellish with Rhinestones
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Simon Hurley Heartfelt Blooms Collection
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Thursday, March 27, 2025

Spellbinders | Collaged Birds Collection + March 2025 Large Die of the Month

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Today I'm sharing two cards I created using a couple items from Spellbinders NEW Collaged Birds Collection by Dina Wakley along with the Family & Friends Vignettes Large Die of the Month (DOML-MAR25).
 
Both cards feature the NEW Scribbled Letter Embossing Folder (SES-065), Family & Friends Vignettes Large Die of the Month (DOML-MAR25) and a sentiment from Holding Your Heart (BP-271) foiled with Gold Foil (GLF-014).
 
Card #1 - You Got This
Card Measurements:
White A2 Top Fold Card Base: 4 1/4" x 5 1/2" (4 1/4" x 11", scored at 5 1/2")
Kraft Embossed Panel: 3 7/8" x 5 1/8"
Vellum Stitched Arch Panel: 2 3/4" x 3 3/8"
White Arch Panel: 2 3/8" x 3"
White Foiled Sentiment Strip: 1 1/2" x 3/8"
Card #2 - Hello, My Friend.
Card Measurements:
White A2 Top Fold Card Base: 4 1/4" x 5 1/2" (4 1/4" x 11", scored at 5 1/2")
White Embossed Panel: 4" x 5 1/4"
Vellum Stitched Arch Panel: 2 3/4" x 3 3/8"
White Arch Panel: 2 3/8" x 3"
White Foiled Sentiment Strip: 1 3/4" x 3/8"
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Collaged Birds Collection by Dina Wakley
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Tuesday, March 25, 2025

Spellbinders | Golden Afternoon Collection with Rosie's Studio

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Today I'm sharing a set of cards I created using Spellbinders NEW Golden Afternoon Collection with Rosie's Studio along with items from the previously released Woodland Tales Collection.
 
Card #1 - Memories
 
Card Measurements:
White A2 Top Fold Card Base: 4 1/4" x 5 1/2" (4 1/4" x 11", scored at 5 1/2")
Always Artichoke Panel: 3 7/8" x 5 1/8"
Pattern Paper Panel: 3 3/4" x  5"
Film Strip: 1 7/8" x 5"
Smile (Vellum) Outline: 3 5/8" x 5/8"
Smile Sentiment: 3 1/2" x 1 1/8"
White Sentiment Strip: 2" x 3/8"
 
Card #2 - Good Times
 
Card Measurements:
White A2 Top Fold Card Base: 4 1/4" x 5 1/2" (4 1/4" x 11", scored at 5 1/2")
Always Artichoke Panel: 3 7/8" x 5 1/8"
Pattern Paper Panel: 3 3/4" x  5"
Film Strip: 3 5/8" x 1 7/8"
Smile (Vellum) Outline: 3 5/8" x 5/8"
Smile Sentiment: 3 1/2" x 1 1/8"
Always Artichoke Sentiment Mat: 2 1/2" x 5/8"
White Sentiment Strip: 2" x 3/8"
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Golden Afternoon Collection with Rosie's Studio
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