Thursday, May 15, 2025

Spellbinders | May 2025 Clubs Blog Hop + Giveaway

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Hello Crafty Friends, I am excited to be joining Spellbinders today to celebrate the May 2025 CLUBS with a fun and inspirational blog hop. Each designer along the hop is sharing a different club. I am sharing a card featuring the 3E Embossing Folder of the Month Club Kit which is called Stacked Stories. You can find the first card I created with the folder here. 

With the school year winding down I thought it would be the perfect time to create a Graduation card. It features the new Stacked Stories 3D Embossing Folder of the Month (3EOM-MAY25) along with the Classroom Chronicles Small Die of the Month (DOM-MAY25), Glimmering Hooray (GLD-388) and a sub sentiment from Bold Color Mix Numbers (BP-243).

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 7/8" x 5 1/8"
White Foiled "Hip Hip Hooray" Sentiment: 3 1/2" x 1 3/4"
White Foiled "You Did It!" Sentiment Strip: 1 15/16" x 3/8"
 
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 7/8" x 5 1/8". Emboss Panel using Stacked Stories 3D Embossing Folder of the Month (3EOM-MAY25).
  • Die Cut Grad Cap using Classroom Chronicles Small Die of the Month (DOM-MAY25) with White and Gold Mirror card stock.
  • Glimmer Hot Foil "Hip Hip Hooray" sentiment using Glimmering Hooray (GLD-388) with Matte Gold Foil (GLF-002). Die Cut out with coordinating die. Die Cut 2 extra to stack to make the die cut more substantial.
  • Glimmer Hot Foil "You Did It!" sentiment using Bold Color Mix Numbers (BP-243) with Matte Gold Foil (GLF-002). Die Cut out with coordinating strip die and trim to measure 1 15/16" x 3/8". Die Cut 2 extra strips to stack to make the die cut more substantial.
  • Assemble card.  The Background Panel and Grad Cap are popped up with foam tape (optional).
  • Embellish with Crystal Mix Color Essential Gems (SCS-128)
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May 2025 Club Kits
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BLOG HOP: 

To celebrate this release, we are giving away a $25 gift certificate to 3 lucky blog readers – selected from the comments on our blog. Giveaway closes Sunday, May 18th, 11:59 pm MST. The winner will be announced in this blog hop post the following Wednesday. The winner is responsible for shipping costs, duties, and taxes.

  Please note, store credit (gift certificate) cannot be applied to Club Subscriptions. Store credit can be applied to shop past Club products, Club extras and regular releases.

Spellbinders Blog
DOM - Michelle Short
DOML - Allison Frazier
DOMST - Cheryl Penner
GOM - Sandi MacIver
CDOM - Vicki Poulton
EOM - Mindy Eggen
3EOM - Sheri Humes-Gilson (You are HERE)
BPOM - Bonnie Crane (NEXT STOP)
WSOM- Sarah Phelan
SOM - Jennifer Kotas
BONUS - Heejung Hunsberger

 Happy Stamping!!

Tuesday, May 13, 2025

Gina K. Designs | May 2025 Release

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The Gina K. Designs May 2025 Release is NOW available! You can find the FULL release in the store HERE or direct links at the bottom of the post. 

I'm excited to be joining Gina K. Designs for the May 2025 Release! I have a couple cards that I created to share during tonight's LIVE Release Party over on the Gina K. Designs Facebook Page, YouTube Channel, and Twitch.
 
Before we get started, make sure to check out the NEW Card Kit. It's called Floral Fix and it's jammed packed with goodies!
 

If you love foiling, make sure to pick up the 
Ruffled Blooms Poly-Glaze Add-On.
 

Please take note of these changes before placing your order:
 
A BIG Change was implemented with the March 2024 Release to help Gina K with the inventory. Coordinating Die Sets are now ONLY available as a Stamp & Die BUNDLE. For those that don't use dies you can purchase the stamp set individually. Make sure to put the correct version in your shopping cart.   
 
You will now need to select your FREE Incentive Set with your $75 purchase from the pop-up window to receive it. Make sure your pop-up blocker is turned off. Coordinating dies are available for purchase for both of the incentive sets.
 
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My card features the NEW Limited Edition stamp set illustrated by Lisa Hetrick. This set does have a coordinating Die Set available in the Limited Edition Stamp & Die Bundle. There is also the Limited Edition Stencil. This is a coordinating Coloring Stencil that is available for purchase.
 
             

Card #1 - Your Adventure is Just Beginning
Features: Limited Edition Stamp & Die Bundle, Limited Edition Stencil, Snowy Background, Master layout 4, & Master Layout 5.
 
Card Measurements:
White (Heavy Weight) A2 Card Base: 5 1/2" x 4 1/4" (5 1/2" x 8 1/2", scored at 4 1/4")
Innocent Pink Scallop Stitched Rectangle: 5" x 3 7/8" - ML #4
White (Layering Weight) Stitched Stamped Panel: 4 7/16" x 3 1/4" - ML #5
Black Onyx Sentiment: 2 1/4" x 5/8"
 
Inks Used: Dusty Rose, Soft Stone, Jelly Bean Green & Fresh Asparagus
 
Card #2 -Start From Now and Make a Brand New Ending
Featuring: Limited Edition Stamp & Die Bundle, Limited Edition Stencil, Snowy Background, Master Layout 4 & Master Layout 5. 

Card Measurements:
White (Heavy Weight) A2 Top Fold Card Base: 4 1/4" x 5 1/2" (4 1/4" x 11", scored at 5 1/2")
Sweet Corn Embossed A2 Panel: 4 1/4" x 5 1/2"
Kraft Scallop Stitched Rectangle: 5" x 3 7/8" - ML #4
White (Layering Weight) Stitched Stamped Panel: 4 7/16" x 3 1/4" - ML #5
White (Layering Weight) Sentiment: 2 7/8" x 1/2"  

Inks Used: Sweet Corn, Jelly Bean Green & Fresh Asparagus.
 
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Gina K. Designs
May 2025 Release
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Happy Stamping!!

Sunday, May 11, 2025

Spellbinders | May 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 May 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, Stacked Stories (3EOM-MAY25)
 
For my sample I created a Graduation card featuring the NEW Stacked Stories (3EOM-MAY25) along with Classroom Chronicles Small Die of the Month (DOM-MAY25), Spell It Out Large Die of the Month (DOML-MAY25), Bold Numbers (S7-269) and Bold Color Mix Numbers (BP-243).  

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")
Barely Peach Embossed A2 Panel: 4 1/4" x 5 1/2"
Numbers: #2: 1 5/8" x 2 1/4", #0: 1 3/4" x 2 1/4" & #5:1 5/8" x 2 1/4"
White Sentiment Strip: 2" x 3/8"
 
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 Barely Peach A2 Panel measuring: 4 1/4" x 5 1/2". Emboss panel using Stacked Stories 3D Embossing Folder of the Month (3EOM-MAY25).
  • Die Cut Grad Cap using Classroom Chronicles Small Die of the Month (DOM-MAY25) with White and Mirror Gold card stock. 
  • Die Cut "GRAD" using Spell It Out Large Die of the Month (DOML-MAY25) with Gold Mirror card stock.
  • Die Cut "2025" using Bold Numbers (S7-269) with Peach Sorbet card stock. 
  • Glimmer Hot Foil "You Did It!" sentiment using Bold Color Mix Numbers (BP-243) with Gold Hot Foil (GLF-014). 
  • Assemble card. 
  • Embellish with Gold Pearls.
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May 2025 Club Kits
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Happy Stamping!!

Saturday, May 10, 2025

Spellbinders | Take Note Collection

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 Spellbinders NEW May 2025 Arrivals are NOW available and can be found in the store HERE. Today I'm showcasing two cards featuring dies from the NEW Torn Note Collection. You can find the full collection below.
 
My first card features the NEW Torn Paper Edges (S2-444). I paired it with Field Notes Wildflowers (S4-1369), Field Notes 3D Embossing Folder (E3D-106) and a sentiment from You Are Everything Sentiments (BP-110)

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")
Fresh Asparagus Torn Panel: 3 1/2" x 5 1/2"
Kraft Torn Panel: 3 7/8" x 5 1/2"
Black Foiled Sentiment: 2 9/16" x 5/8"
 
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 Fresh Asparagus A2 Panel measuring: 4 1/4" x 5 1/2" and use Torn Paper Edges (S2-444). Emboss panel using Field Notes 3D Embossing Folder (E3D-106). Trim panel to measure: 3 1/2" x 5 1/2". Add ink highlights around edges with Fresh Asparagus ink.
  • Cut Kraft A2 Panel measuring: 4 1/4" x 5 1/2" and use Torn Paper Edges (S2-444). Trim panel to measure: 3 7/8" x 5 1/2". 
  • Die Cut 2 Flowers using Field Notes Wildflowers (S4-1369) with White, Sweet Corn and Jelly Bean Green card stock. Add ink highlights to Jelly Bean Green flower stems and Sweet Corn Flower with Fresh Asparagus and Wild Dandelion ink.
  • Glimmer Hot Foil "Take Card & Feel Better" sentiment using You Are Everything Sentiments (BP-110) with Opaque White Foil (GLF-049).
  • Assemble card.
  • Embellish flower centers with White Pearls.  
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My second card features the NEW Reel Color (S4-1439). I paired it with Club Blooms Large Die of the Month (DOML-JAN23), Faceted Petals Embossing Folder of the Month (EOM-JAN25) and a sentiment from Typewriter Adventure Sentiments (STP-238).

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 A2 Panel: 4 1/4" x 5 1/2"
White Reel: 3 7/8" x 4 1/4"
Black Sentiment Strip: 2 1/2" x 3/8"

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 A2 Panel measuring: 4 1/4" x 5 1/2". Emboss panel using Faceted Petals Embossing Folder of the Month (EOM-JAN25).
  • Die Cut White Reel using Reel Color (S4-1439). Die cut reel color insert pieces using ColorWheel Card Stock (Poppy, Pomegranate, Cranberry, Blush, Tutu, Dahlia, Wild Berry, Merlot, Chiffon, Bellini, Coral, Sicily, Carrot, and Terra Cotta. 
  • Die Cut Flowers using Club Blooms Large Die of the Month (DOML-JAN23) with Dahlia, Blush, Peridot and Rainforest card stock. Add ink highlights with Dusty Rose and Fresh Asparagus ink.
  • Stamp and heat emboss "you color me happy" sentiment using Typewriter Adventure Sentiments (STP-238) with Embossing Ink and White Embossing Powder on Black card stock.
  • Assemble card.
  • Embellish with Pink Enamel Dots (from stash).
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Take Note Collection
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Happy Stamping!!

Friday, May 9, 2025

Spellbinders | May 2025 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 May 2025 Embossing Folder of the Month Club Kit. If you are not already a subscriber of the Embossing Folder of the Month Club, registration window is now open and can be found HERE.
 
The NEW Embossing Folder of the Month is called, Abstract Study (EOM-MAY25). This is a fabulous folder to add a bit of texture in your background panel.
 
For my card sample I used the Abstract Study (EOM-MAY25) along with the Classroom Chronicles Small Die of the Month (DOM-MAY) and Yay! Crayons (CLD-May25). Please note that Yay! Crayons (CLD-May25) is this months FREE BONUS Item that is included in the Deluxe Caboodle Club Kit.
 
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 A2 Embossed Panel: 4 1/4" x 5 1/2"
 
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 Red Hot A2 Panel measuring: 4 1/4" x 5 1/2". Emboss panel using Abstract Study Embossing Folder of the Month (EOM-MAY25). Ink Blend around the edges with Cherry Red ink.
  • Die Cut Apple, Grad Cap, Pencil and Books using Classroom Chronicles Small Die of the Month (DOM-MAY) with Jelly Bean Green, Black, Prickly Pear, Sweet Corn, Kraft and Innocent Pink card stock. Add ink blending with Fresh Asparagus (Apple) 
  • Die Cut Crayon using Yay! Crayons (CLD-May25) with Prickly Pear, Sweet Corn and Black card stock. Add ink blending with Prickly Pear (Crayon).
  • Assemble card.
  • Embellish with Black Enamel Dots.
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May 2025 Club Kits
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Happy Stamping!!