Wednesday, July 2, 2025

Spellbinders | July 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 July 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, Warm & Woven (SOM-JUL25). This set contains two different designs. The first design is a 4 piece layering set that creates a sweater knit background. The second design is a 1 piece stencil that creates a heart background.
 
My card features the NEW Warm & Woven Stencil of the Month (SOM-JUL25), Ginger Sip (CLD-JUL25) Please Note this die is only available to Deluxe Caboodle Subscribers as their July 2025 FREEBIE, Cocoa Greetings Small Die of the Month (DOM-JUL25), Mugs & Mittens Large Die of the Month (DOML-JUL25) and a sentiment from the Stay Snuggly Clear Stamp & Die of the Month (CDOM-JULY25).
 
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")
Poppy Field Panel: 3 7/8" x 5 1/8"
White Stenciled Panel: 3 3/4" x 5"
Vellum Arch Panel: 2 1/2" x 3 3/4"
White Vellum Arch: 2 1/4" x 3 1/2"
Portobello Ginger Sip: 2" x 2 5/8"
White Snowflakes: 1 1/4" 
White Sentiment Strip: 3 1/8" x 3/8"
 
Steps to Create Card:
  • Create White A2 Card Base measuring: 4 1/4" x 5 1/2" (4 1/4" X 11", scored at 5 1/2").
  • Die Cut Poppy Field Panel measuring: 3 7/8" x 5 1/8" using Precision Laying A2 B (S5-494). 
  • Cut White A2 Panel measuring: 4 1/4" x 5 1/2". Use Warm & Woven Stencil of the Month (SOM-JUL25) with Red Velvet and Dusty Rose ink. 
  • Die Cut Vellum Arch Panel measuring: 2 1/2" x 3 3/4" with Essential Arches (S5-526).
  • Die Cut White Arch Panel measuring: 2 1/4" x 3 1/2" with Essential Arches (S5-526). 
  • Die Cut Gingerbread man using Ginger Sip (CLD-JUL25) with Portobello, White, Black & Poppy Field card stock. Add ink highlights to Gingerbread man with Charcoal Brown ink.  
  • Die Cut 3 Small Snowflakes using Cocoa Greetings Small Die of the Month (DOM-JUL25) with White card stock. 
  • Die Cut 3 Medium Snowflakes using Mugs & Mittens Large Die of the Month (DOML-JUL25) with White card stock. 
  • Stamp "Merry Christmas" sentiment using Stay Snuggly Clear Stamp & Die of the Month (CDOM-JULY25) with Red Velvet ink on White card stock. Die cut out with coordinating die. 
  • Assemble card.
  • Embellish with Red Enamel Dots (SCS-290)
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July 2025 Club Kits
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Tuesday, July 1, 2025

Hero Arts | July 2025 Hero Studio Blog Hop

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Hello Crafty Friends, I'm so excited to be joining Hero Arts today for a fun blog hop to celebrate the Hero Studio July 2025 release called Road Trip. The Card Kit of the Month, Stamp & Cut of the Month, Dies of the Month, Layering Stencil of the Month and Cling of the Month are NOW available and can be found HERE.
 
Today I'm showcasing the NEW Layering Stencil of the Month & Die of the Month Subscriptions. 
 
HERO STUDIO LAYERING STENCIL OF THE MONTH:
Just Keep Going 
 
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")
Persimmon A2 Panel: 4 1/4" x 5 1/2"
White Stenciled Panel: 3 3/4" x 5"
Persimmon, Waterfall & Peridot Strips: 3 3/4" 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 Persimmon A2 Panel measuring: 4 1/4" x 5 1/2". Stamp Panel using July 2025 Cling Stamp of the Month: Cobblestone Courtyard with Sweet Mango ink. 
  • Cut White Panel measuring: 5 1/4" x 6 1/2". Use July 2025 Layering Stencil of the Month: Just Keep Going with Key Lime, Sweet Mango and Sea Glass ink. Trim Panel to measure: 3 3/4" x 5". Cut strips measuring: 3 3/4" x 1/4" with Persimmon, Waterfall and Peridot card stock and attach to bottom of panel.
  • Stamp "You're the Best" sentiment using July 2025 Stamp & Die of the Month: Sending Big Hugs with Black ink under stenciled sentiment. 
  • Die Cut Sunglasses from July 2025 Card Kit of the Month: On the Road Heroscape with Black and Rain Forest card stock. 
  • Assemble card.
  • Embellish with Aura AB Clear Essential Gems. 
HERO STUDIO DIE SET OF THE MONTH 
Mix Tape 
 
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 7/8" x 5 1/8"
Waterfall, Peridot & Persimmon Strips: 1/2" x 5 1/8"
 
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 White Panel measuring: 3 7/8" x 5 1/8". Cut Waterfall, Peridot & Persimmon Strips measuring: 1/2" x 5 1/8" and attach to center of the panel.
  • Die Cut and assemble July 2025 Die of the Month: Mix Tape using White, Waterfall, Teal Topaz, Persimmon, Peridot and Silver Treasured Card Stock. 
  • Assemble card.
  • Embellish with Teal Enamel Dot.
 

For the hop, you should have arrived here from the Lea Lawson. I'm the last stop in the hop. Head over to the Hero Arts Blog for the full list of participants. 

GIVEAWAY:
Hero Arts will give away a $50 gift card, drawn from the comments left across the hop. Enter by Saturday July 5th at 11:59pm PST, and the winner will be announced on the Hero Arts blog the following week. Leave a comment on all stops for more chances to win!
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Happy Stamping!!

The Color Hues Color Challenge #113 | Warm Winter Wishes

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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 Red and White for the next two weeks! We can't wait to see how you are inspired!
 
These colors were perfect for kicking off my Christmas in July crafting! Christmas is one of my favorite holidays to create cards for and Red & White was perfect for creating a Snowflake Warm Winter Wishes Card! 
 
My card features a mix of Gina K. Designs products. 
(Snowflake Trio Die Set, Decorative Tag Die Set & Winter Cheer Sentiment Strips/Retired) 
 
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 Ink Blended Panel: 3 7/8" x 5 1/8"
Red Hot Decorative Tag: 2 1/4" x 4"
Black Sentiment Strip: 2 1/4" x 5/16"

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 Red Hot Panel measuring: 3 7/8" x 5 1/8". Ink blend Red Velvet ink around edges. Now with a very light hand ink blend Charcoal Brown ink. You may need to add a little Red Velvet. Add White Paint Splatters and set panel aside to dry.
  • Die Cut Red Hot Tag measuring: 2 1/4" x 4" using Decorative Tag Die Set.
  • Die Cut 4 Snowflakes using Snowflake Trio Die Set. You will layer 2 and can mix the designs like I did.
  • Die Cut " Warm Winter Wishes" sentiment using Winter Cheer Sentiment Strips (Retired) with the Sentiment Strips Die Set.
  • Assemble card.
  • Embellish Snowflakes with Large Red 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!!

Saturday, June 28, 2025

Spellbinders | Cheerful Chirps Collection

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 Spellbinders NEW June 2025 Arrivals are NOW available and can be found in the store HERE. Today I'm showcasing the NEW Cheerful Chirps Collection. You can find the full collection below.
 
My card features the NEW Free Hugs Oscar (S2-432), Flying High (S4-1407), Bamboo Screen 3D (E3D-121) and Spread Your Wings Sentiments (STP-252).
 
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")
Waterfall Embossed Panel: 3 3/4" x 5"
White Arch Panel: 2 1/4" x 3 1/2"
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Cheerful Chirps Collection
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Friday, June 27, 2025

Spellbinders | Under the Sea by Simon Hurley

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It's NEW release day for Simon Hurley today and you can find his NEW Under the Sea over at Spellbinders.
 
I create two cards using the fun & whimsy Under the Sea stamp and die bundle.
 
Card #1 - Sorry I Was Crabby
Featuring: Under the Sea (HUR90649), Under the Sea (S7-279) and Underwater Tunnel (S6-235)
 
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/Ink Blended Panel: 3 3/4" x 4 7/8"
Black Sentiment Strip: 1 1/8" x 1"

*Ink Blended Background Panel: Use Sea Glass, Turquoise Sea & Tranquil Teal. 
*Crab stamped with Red Velvet ink. 
 
Card #2 - I Forgot Your Birthday 
Featuring: Under the Sea (HUR90649), Under the Sea (S7-279), Cast Away Glimmer Hot Foil of the Month (GOM-JUN25)
 
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")
Raindrop Glimmered Hot Panel: 3 3/4" x 4 7/8" 
Black Sentiment Strip: 2" x 3/4"
 
*Add Ink Blending around Raindrop Glimmered Hot Foil Panel using Powder Blue ink. 
*Lobster stamped with Cherry Red ink. 
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Thursday, June 26, 2025

Spellbinders | Say Cheese Classic Mouse Collection with Simple Stories - Part 2

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 Spellbinders NEW June 2025 Arrivals are NOW available and can be found in the store HERE. Spellbinders has teamed up with Simple Stories and has created a NEW release called, Say Cheese Classic Mouse Collection.  If you are a Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse Fan you are in for a treat! You can find the full collection below.
 
I'm back with two more cards featuring this FUN collection!! The pattern papers used are from my stash as I haven't received the NEW collection yet.
 
Card #1 - Swell
Featuring: Steamboat Willie Duo (S6-261), Frame & Sentiments (S4-1470) & Classic Mouse Borders (S5-704) 
 
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")
Poppy Field Panel: 3 7/8" x 5 1/8"
Polka Dot Pattern Paper Panel: 3 3/4" x 5"
Red Rectangle Panel: 2 5/8" x 3 7/8"
Yellow Pattern Paper Panel: 2 1/2" x 3 3/4"
 
Card #2 -Smile
Featuring: Steamboat Willie Duo (S6-261), Frame & Sentiments (S4-1470) & You Make Me Smile Sentiments (SDS-192)
 
Card Measurements:
A2 White Card Base: 5 1/2" x 4 1/4" (5 1/2" x 8 1/2", scored at 4 1/4")
Plaid Pattern Paper A2 Panel: 4 1/4" x 5 1/2"
Yellow Pattern Paper Panel: 4 3/8" x 4 1/4" (Cut A2 Panel measuring: 4 1/4" X 5         1/2" and angle it over the card base and attach once you like the placing. Cut off      all access.
Hearts: 1/2" (large) & 3/8" (small) 
Smile Sentiment: 2 5/8" x 1 1/2"
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Say Cheese Classic Mouse Collection with Simple Stories
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Happy Stamping!!