Friday, January 17, 2025

Spellbinders | January 2025 Large Die of the Month and Clear Stamp & Die of the Month

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Happy Friday! Today I am sharing my last two January 2025 CLUB KIT card samples featuring the NEW January 2025 Large Die of the Month and Clear Die of the Month Club Kits. If you are not already a subscriber, registration is now open until January 27th and can be found HERE.
 
The NEW Large Die of the Month is called, Botanical Atrium (DOML-JAN25) and the Nature's Dance Clear Stamp & Die of the Month (CDOM-JAN25). I also used the NEW Stylized Lattice 3D Embossing Folder of the Month (3EOM-JAN25).
 
Card #1 - Just A Little Note To Lift Your Spirits
 
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 Embossed Panel: 4 1/4" x 5 1/2"
White Sentiment Strip: 2 3/8" x 5/8"

Card #2 - Thank You For Your Generosity

Card Measurements:
White Square Card Base: 4 1/4" x 4 1/4" (4 1/4" x 8 1/2", scored at 4 1/4")
Kraft Embossed Panel: 3 3/4" x 3 3/4"
White Sentiment Strip: 2" x 3/4"
 
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January 2025 Club Kits 
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Thursday, January 16, 2025

Color Hues Color Challenge #102 | Happy Birthday

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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 Navy and Lime Green for the next two weeks! We can't wait to see how you are inspired!
 
My card features Spellbinders NEW Vivid Expressions Collection along with the Mandala Blooms 3D Embossing Folder (E3D-056).

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")
Indigo A2 Embossed Panel: 4 1/4" x 5 1/2"
White Foiled Sentiment Strip: 1 11/16" x 1/4"

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 Indigo A2 Panel measuring: 4 1/4" x 5 1/2". Emboss panel using Mandala Blooms 3D Embossing Folder (E3D-056).
  • Die Cut Florals using Vivid Blooms (S6-250) with White, Indigo, Peridot and Mirror Gold card stock. Assemble florals.
  • Hot Foil "Happy Birthday" sentiment using Ideal Moments (BP-261) with Gold Foil on White card stock. Die cut with coordinating die.
  • Assemble card.
  • Embellish using Gold Pearls and Gold Sequins.  
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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!!

Wednesday, January 15, 2025

Spellbinders | January 2025 Small Die of the Month

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A NEW month means NEW CLUB KITS over at Spellbinders! Today I'm sharing the NEW January 2025 Small Die of the Month Club Kit. If you are not already a subscriber of the Small Die of the Month Club, registration is now open and can be found HERE. Please note that the January window will be closing on the 27th.
 
The NEW Small Die of the Month is called, Soaring Dragonfly (DOM-JAN25). This set contains a beautiful Dragonfly with floral accents and a "Hello" sentiment. 

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: 3 3/4" x 5"
Dragonfly: 4 3/8" x 3 1/2"
Hello: 1 7/8" 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 Panel measuring: 3 3/4" x 5". Emboss Panel using Stylized Lattice 3D Embossing Folder of the Month (3EOM-JAN25).
  • Die Cut Dragonfly and "Hello" sentiment using Soaring Dragonfly Small Die of the Month (DOM-JAN25) with Vellum, Teal Topaz card stock, Lagoon card stock and Shimmering Tropic Glitter Foam.
  • Assemble card.
  • Embellish using Silver Mix Color Essential Gems (SCS-130).
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January 2025 Club Kits 
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Monday, January 13, 2025

Spellbinders | January 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 January 2025 Stencil of the Month Club Kit. If you are not already a subscriber of the Stencil of the Month Club, registration is now open and can be found HERE. Please note that the January window will be closing on the 27th.
 
The NEW Stencil of the Month is called, Nature's Frame (SOM-JAN25). This is a 5 stencil set. For my card sample I combined it with the Nature's Dance Clear Stamp & Die of the Month (CDOM-JAN25) and small florals from Soaring Dragonfly Small Die of the Month (DOM-JAN25).
 
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")
Tranquil Teal Mat: 4" x 5 1/4"
White Stenciled Panel: 3 7/8" x5 1/8"
Tranquil Teal Mirrored Arch Label Mat: 2 1/2" x 3 1/4"
White Mirrored Arch Label Panel: 2 1/4" x 2 7/8"
Hugs Sentiment: 1 1/2" 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 Tranquil Teal Mat measuring: 4" x 5 1/4" using Precision Layering A2 A (S5-487).
  • Cut White A2 Panel measuring: 4 1/4" x 5 1/2" and use Nature's Frame Stencil of the Month (SOM-JAN25) with Sea Glass, Turquoise Sea, Tranquil Teal and Black Onyx ink. Die Cut Panel using Precision Layering A2 B (S5-494) to measure: 3 7/8" x5 1/8".
  • Die Cut Tranquil Teal Arch Mat using Mirrored Arch Labels (S5-613) to measure: 2 1/2" x 3 1/4".
  • Die Cut White Arch Panel using Mirrored Arch Labels (S5-613) to measure: 2 1/4" x 2 7/8".
  • Stamp "Hugs" sentiment using Nature's Dance Clear Stamp & Die of the Month (CDOM-JAN25) with Tranquil Teal ink. Die Cut with coordinating die. 
  • Stamp "Thank You For Your Generosity" using Nature's Dance Clear Stamp & Die of the Month (CDOM-JAN25) with Black ink directly onto the White Arch Panel. 
  • Die Cut Small Flowers using Soaring Dragonfly Small Die of the Month (DOM-JAN25) with Fresh Asparagus and Sea Glass card stock. 
  • Assemble card.
  • Embellish using Gold Mix Color Essential Gems (SCS-129) and Black Pearls
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January 2025 Club Kits
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Crafty Meraki | January 2025 Release Instagram Hop

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I'm super excited to be joining the Crafty Meraki for the January 2025 Release as a Design Team Member. Make sure to join us over on Instagram for an Instagram Hop filled with tons of inspiration along with 3 $50 Gift Cards up for grabs! You can find the hop and all the details HERE.
 
This months release is featuring 6 NEW Press-Tacular Plates with coordinating Stencils and Dies. These plates give you the option to Press or Foil and the Stencils give you the ability to have a perfectly colored image with not having to color.
 
For my card features the NEW You Inspire Me Press-Tacular Plate, You Inspire Me Layering Stencil and You Inspire Me Coordinating Die Set foiled with Champaign Foil. I also used the Frame-Worthy Meraki Background A2 Die Set

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/Textured Background A2 Panel: 4 1/4" x 5 1/2"
White Frame-Worthy Frame: 3 1/4" x 4 1/2" (outside), 2 1/2" x 3 1/4" (inside)

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. Emboss with your favorite Plaid embossing Folder. 
  • Die Cut White Rectangle Frame using the Frame-Worthy Frame measuring: 3 1/4" x 4 1/2" (outside), 2 1/2" x 3 1/4" (inside).
  • Hot Foil Florals  and "You Inspire Me" sentiment using You Inspire Me Press-Tacular Plate with Champaign Foil. 
  • Use You Inspire Me Layering Stencil to color florals using Pink and Green inks. 
  • Die Cut Florals and Sentiments using You Inspire Me Coordinating Die Set.
  • Assemble card.
  • Embellish with your favorite Gold embellishments.  
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Crafty Meraki
January 2025 Release 
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Happy Stamping!!

Friday, January 10, 2025

Spellbinders | Simon's Space Adventure Collection

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Spellbinders NEW January 2025 Arrivals are now available and can be found in the store HERE. Today I'm showcasing the NEW Simon's Space Adventure Collection by Simon Hurley. You can find the full collection HERE or the individual links below.
 
I created two fun space themed cards featuring the NEW dies that came together quickly with background panels I created with ink blending and some paint splatter.

Card #1 - To The Moon and Back

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")
Powder Blue A2 Ink Blended Panel: 4 1/4" x 5 1/2"
 
Steps to Create Card: 
  • Create White A2 Top Fold Card Base: 4 1/4" x 5 1/2" (4 1/4" x 11", scored at 5 1/2").
  • Cut Powder Blue A2 Panel and ink blend with Blue Denim and Black Onyx ink. Splatter with both Black and White paint. Set panel aside to dry.
  • Die Cut Space Elements using To The Moon (S4-1418). Add ink highlights.
  • Die Cut "To The Moon and Back Sentiment" using Space Greetings (S3-528) with Black and White card stock. 
  • Assemble card.
  • Embellish Stars with Diamond Stickles and Rocket Window with Glaze n Glue.
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Card #2 - Greetings Earthling

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")
Powder Blue A2 Ink Blended Panel: 4 1/4" x 5 1/2"

Steps to Create Card:
  • Create White A2 Top Folding Card Base Measuring: 4 1/4" x 5 1/2" (4 1/4" x 11", scored at 5 1/2").
  • Cut Powder Blue A2 Panel and ink blend with Blue Denim and Black Onyx ink. Splatter with both Black and White paint. Set panel aside to dry.
  • Die Cut Space Elements using UFO Friend (S4-1419) and To The Moon (S4-1418).
  • Die Cut "Greetings Earthling Sentiment" using Space Greetings (S3-528) with Black and White card stock.  
  • Assemble card.
  • Embellish Stars with Diamond Stickles.
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Simon's Space Adventure Collection 
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Spellbinders | January 2025 3D Embossing Folder of the Month

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A NEW month means NEW CLUB KITS over at Spellbinders! Today I'm sharing the NEW January 2025 3D Embossing Folder of the Month Club Kit. If you are not already a subscriber of the 3D Embossing Folder of the Month Club, registration is now open and can be found HERE.
 
The NEW 3D Embossing Folder of the Month is called, Stylized Lattice (3EOM-JAN25). For my card sample today I combined it with the Botanical Atrium Large Die of the Month (DOML-JAN25) and Nature's Dance Clear Stamp & Die of the Month (CDOM-JAN25).
 
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 Ink Blended/Embossed Panel: 3 5/8" x 4 3/4"
Hugs Sentiment: 1 1/2" 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").
  • Cut White Panel measuring: 3 5/8" x 4 3/4". Ink Blend panel using Coral Reef (bottom of panel) and Peach Bellini (top of panel). Emboss Panel using  Stylized Lattice 3D Embossing Folder of the Month (3EOM-JAN25).
  • Die Cut Florals using Botanical Atrium Large Die of the Month (DOML-JAN25) with White, Jelly Bean, Coral Reef and Gold Glitter card stock. Add ink highlights to greenery with Fresh Asparagus ink.  
  • Stamp and Heat Emboss "Hugs" Sentiment using Nature's Dance Clear Stamp & Die of the Month (CDOM-JAN25) with Gold Embossing Powder on White card stock. Die Cut with coordinating die.
  • Assemble card.
  • Embellish using Gold Pearls and Gold Sequins
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January 2025 Club Kits
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