Artist in Residence - Hidden Pocket

I have an Artist in Residence Tutorial on the Imagine Crafts Blog - it is all about Pocket Cards and I have created a Hidden Pocket - just for something a little bit different.

You can see the whole project and details by clicking HERE.  I would love you to pop over there and leave me a comment letting me know what you think - you know I love to see you!

Thank you for your comments and all of the support you give me - you make blogging such an amazing place to be!! Your encouragement is such a blessing for me - it makes my day! God bless you!

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Cameo Birthday Wishes

Hello Blog Friends - I have a card to share today that uses some of my 'go to' Spellbinders Dies - you know, those ones that just seem to find their way onto a project time after time - not that it is a bad things - just means, like all of the Dies - these are fabulous!

The Silhouette Spellbinders® Shapeabilities® has been cut using the Spellbinders® Grand Calibur® Die Cutting and Embossing Machine and teal cardstock.

This has been adhered to the Gold Majesty Circles Spellbinders® Imperial Gold die templates, that has been cut/embossed using white cardstock.  The embossed areas have randomly been sponged using Imagine Crafts 'featuring' Tsukineko Delicata in Golden Glitz  The layered Dies have been popped up with Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L 3-D Foam Squares onto a bard base cut using the A2 Curved Matting Basics Nestabilities® Card Creator.  Want2Scrap Baby Bling - White Pearls - and 72 Count - White Pearls have been added.  

This card is for the following challenges:

Mema's Crafts May Challenge - Anything Goes

Seize The Birthday - Birthday +  Topping - Anything Goes

Love to Scrap Challenge - Anything Goes

Crimbo Crackers - Anything Goes

Incy Wincy Designs Challenge - All or Nothing (layers)

Inspiration Destination - Always Anything Goes  

Dream Valley Challenge - Anything Goes

Penny's Paper-Crafty - Anything Goes

Word Art Wednesday Challenge - Anything Goes

Craft Your Passion Challenge - Anything Goes

Not Just Cards - Always Anything Goes

Crafting From the Heart Challenge - Anything Goes

The Pink Elephant Monday Card Challenge - Anything Goes

Artistic inspirations Challenge - Anything Goes with twist of Die Cuts

That Craft Place - Shabby Chic

Fan-Tastic Tuesday Challenge - Anything Goes with twist - add texture

Thank you for your comments and all of the support you give me - you make blogging such an amazing place to be!! Your encouragement is such a blessing for me - it makes my day! God bless you!

{{{Hugs}}}

Spellbinders Christmas in July Workshop and more at Fantasia Scrapbooks and Stamps

It is always exciting to teach a Spellbinders Workshop - as the International Ambassador for Australia, I always love to teach at YOUR Local Store where I can show you what Spellbinders are all about - it has to be said I am SO excited to be teaching not one but two Workshops at Fantasia Scrapbooks and Stamps in Bella Vista Sydney.

Workshop 1 - Christmas in July 

Christmas approaches like a train – we see it coming , approaching so fast and then all of a sudden – it has left the station and we are caught up in its wake – does this sound like you – there is a way to avoid it – where cards are concerned anyway – a Christmas in July Workshop...with a touch of fun!  We will be creating luxurious Christmas cards for you to send out to family and friends.  Metals are very in this year and add a beautiful touch of elegance to any project.  We will be using Spellbinders Premium Foils, cutting and embossing – with a touch of sanding for those who dare!  Embossing, stamping with Dies – yes you read that right – and bling!!  This Workshop is going to extend the life of your Dies and M-Bossabilities Folders and inspire you to get those Christmas cards happening – I am looking forward to a great time at Fantasia – and would love to see you there! 

Workshop 2:  Create-A-Flower

 Flowers are  everywhere and never so prominent as when they are on our cards/projects.  While they are readily available premade, Spellbinders has a whole new range of Dies called Create-a-Flower and they are divine - the range is incredible!  Beautiful dimensional flowers can be created with the Create-A-Flower series.  “Each delicate bloom has realistic features from actual flowers, designed with cutting, embossing and debossing details to bring every petal, leaf and floret to life. Crafters will be able to create amazing dimensional flowers and enjoy beautiful blooms and bouquets all year long with our Shapeabilities Create-a-Flower collection,” said Stacey Caron, Spellbinders President and Co-Founder.

I am looking forward to a great time at Fantasia – and would love to see you there! 

Phone (02) 8824 4388 for bookings

Thank you for all of the support you give me - you make blogging such an amazing place to be!! Your encouragement is such a blessing for me - it makes my day! God bless you!

{{{Hugs}}}

I Love my Die Cutting Machine Giveaway

Hello everyone - are you excited about a GIVEAWAY and as the title says - it will be a mystery prize - but you just have to know that there will be Dies involved - and we love those - don't we!!

For those of you who are not aware, I have a group on facebook called "I love my Die Cutting Machine" - it has continued to be steadily growing since the last giveaway and it is time for another GIVEAWAY!!

The prize will be a Mystery collection of Dies - they will be a surprise - how exciting is this!! 

There are three steps to this giveaway: It's as easy as 1-2-3!!

1. You need to be part of the I Love my Die Cutting Machine facebook group (I will be checking)
2. Pop over to the Spellbinders facebook page and tell them how much you love Spellbinders Dies - let them know you are from I Love my Die Cutting Machine. IF you mention that Lovely Linda sent you - that will get you a second entry into the draw!!
3. Come back here and let me know you have commented on Spellbinders page and tell me your all time favourite Collection this year - I know it will not be easy to narrow it down! :)

.  You are more than welcome to become a follower of my Blog, I would love that, but it is not necessary to be entered into the GIVEAWAY on facebook.

The GIVEAWAY closes at midnight 31 May (Australian EST) and the winner will announced both here and on I Love my Die Cutting Machine

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We have a Winner - Unofficial Pastels Blog Hop

A HUGE thank you to all those who 'hopped' along with the International Ambassadors Unofficial Pastels Blog Hop - and for the encouraging comments you left each of us - it means so much!  I hope you are enjoying this international journey - getting to know each International Ambassador and their individual styles!

and I have a winner - are you ready....drum roll please....

#11 - Fi GilhoolyMay 16, 2015 at 5:25 PM

'What's wonderful craft world we live in Linda. We admire each other's talents, follow each other's lives, grandchildren, ups & downs & exciting new ideas. 

So enjoy being on your bandwagon so to speak.'

Congratulations Fi Gilhooly - please email with your snail mail and I will get your package out to you in the mail - you are going to love it!

Thank you again everyone for hopping along - we are Blog Hopping every month and would love you to join us again.

Thank you for all of the support you give me - you make blogging such an amazing place to be!! Your encouragement is such a blessing for me - it makes my day! God bless you!

{{{Hugs}}}

Spellbinders - More than a Die

When we think of Spellbinders the first thing we seem to think is, without a doubt, Die Cutting - but as you soon discover there is so much more.  One of the things I LOVE about the Dies is they are so versatile and can be used in so many different ways - did you ever think you can use them to create a stencil - let me show you how in this step by step tutorial.

'Spellbinders® Nestabilities® Card Creator brings a simple and unique solution to multiple crafting projects. The work is all done for you, no more measuring required. Simply…Choose your design, Assemble your pieces, Refine the details and you're Done!'

Spellbinders Products:

IN-024 Birds on a Wire
S5- 219 A2 Modern Stationery
S6-022 Grate Effects
GC-016 Junior Metal Shim
GC-200 Grand Calibur Die CUtting and Embossing Machine
SCP-013 Whirl White

Cross Promotional Partners:

Imagine Crafts 'featuring' Tsukineko: Vertigo 6x6; Memento Dye Ink in Dandelion, Tangelo, Potters Clay and Tuxedo Black; Sponge Daubers

Want2Scrap©Baby Bling - Silver Rhinestones - Self Adhesive

 Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L E-Z Adhesive Runner and 3D Foam 

Other: Acrylic Block; black cardstock; sentiment stamp

1. Using Vertigo cut one (1) Grate Effects using the Grand Calibur Die Cutting and Embossing Machine and the Junior Metal Shim.
 NOTE:  Cut and emboss sandwiches for our Grand Calibur Machine are as follows:

cutting Sandwich (stack from bottom to up): 1. Spellbinders Base Plate A; 2. Junior Metal Shim; 3. Medium; 4. Die Template (cut ridges down); 5. Either Pink Embossing Plate or Raspberry Spacer Plate (depending on thickness of sandwich) NOTE: Do NOT use with Imperial Gold dies ? debossing designs will cut through. Do NOT use white cutting plate with the Junior Metal Shim.

2. Secure Die Cut Stencil over Whirl White cardstock using masking tape

3. Sponge in rows using Memento Inks and a sponge dauber

3. Remove Vertigo Stencil - rinse ink off.

4. Cut/emboss stenciled cardstock using A2 Modern Stationery #6 (#1 being the smallest)

5. Cut/emboss white cardstock previously folded in half, using A2 Modern Stationery #7 (#1 being the smallest)

6.  Place score line inside the cutting edge of the base to form card base

7. Cut/emboss black cardstock using Birds on a Wire

8. Adhere Birds on a Wire to stenciled cardstock using liquid glue and trim excess from sides.

9. Stamp sentiment onto lower portion of card using Tuxedo Black

10 Pop stenciled layer onto card base using Crafty Foam Tape

11 Adhere random Baby Bling to stenciled layer - as shown in the main photo

Designer tip: Die Cut Stencils can be made from many recycled products using your favourite Dies - ever thought of using the Acetate from a  shirt packet or box of chocolates?

Thank you for your comments and all of the support you give me - you make blogging such an amazing place to be!! Your encouragement is such a blessing for me - it makes my day! God bless you!

{{{Hugs}}}

Want2Scrap and Graphic 45 Sneak Peek

I have a card on the Want2Scrap© Blog - I have used some of gorgeous papers from Graphic 45 - one of our very generous  preferred partners.  I love this paper and how easy it is to create beautiful cards - partnered beautifully with Want2Scrap© Bling.

I would love you to pop over to the Want2Scrap© Blog  and check out my layout - and leave a comment over there letting me know what you think - you can find it HERE.

Thank you for your comments and all of the support you give me - you make blogging such an amazing place to be!! Your encouragement is such a blessing for me - it makes my day! God bless you!

{{{Hugs}}}

Spellbinders - So Amazing!

Hello Blog friends - I always happy top share a card with you here on my Blog and want to say a BIG THANK YOU for your visits, comments and support - it means so much!!  A HUGE welcome to the new followers - I am excited to have you here with me - if it was IRL - the coffee would be on and we would sit back and talk all things creative!

Today's card is created using one of my favourite Spellbinder® M-Bossabilities™ folders - Cabbage Roses - and you can see why that is; I am sure!  I have inked the folder using Imagine Crafts 'featuring' Tsukineko inks.  The card base has been cut using A2 Curved Matting Basics B.  All Dies have been cut using the Spellbinders® Grand Calibur® Die Cutting and Embossing Machine.

The flower has been created using Rose Creations Spellbinders® Shapeabilities. The precut sentiment is by Anna Griffin.   I have also used Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L E-Z Adhesive Runner and 3D Foam Squares for dimension  The bling is from Want2Scrap©. 

This card is for the following challenges:

Artistic Inspirations -  Anything Goes or Twist of Swirls

Come and Get It - Ribbon & Bling

ABC Challenge - J is for Jewels

Crafts Galore Encore - Anything Goes

Crafting Musketeers - Use a Die Cut

Happy Little Stampers - Die Cuts/Punches

Lia Stampz Challenge - Embossing (heat or dry)

Life in Details - Flowers

One Crazy Stamper - Anything goes

Our Creative Corner - April Showers Bring May Flowers

Die Cuttin' Divas W, must include a Die-cut - #216 Water a Flower Day (use flowers)

Fan-Tastic Tuesday - Anything Goes with a twist: Add Some Texture

Thank you for your comments and all of the support you give me - you make blogging such an amazing place to be!! Your encouragement is such a blessing for me - it makes my day! God bless you!

{{{Hugs}}}

SB Birthday Wishes and Cogs

Hello Blog friends, I am happy to be back with another card to share with you - have you checked out the Confetti Plate from the Spellbinders® Celebra’tions™ Line by Richard Garay

It has to be said - it is such a cool Die and so easy to create with.  I have paired it with DCWV Paper - love those masculine colours and the cogs. . I have also used Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L E-Z Adhesive Runner and 3D Foam Squares for dimension  The bling is from Want2Scrap©.  Black buttons have been added to the inserts - a great way to use up all of the buttons we seem to gather!

This card has been linked to the following challenges:

Mema's Crafts May Challenge - Anything Goes

Crimbo Crackers -  Die Cuts

Craft Your Passion Challenge  - Anything Goes

DoubleClick Skittles - Happy Birthday

Crafting From the Heart Challenge  - Anything Goes

Happy Little Stamper May CAS Challenge - Use Dies or Punches

Word Art Wednesday Challenge  - Anything Goes

Hiding in my Craft Room - button up 

Thank you for your comments and all of the support you give me - you make blogging such an amazing place to be!! Your encouragement is such a blessing for me - it makes my day! God bless you!

{{{Hugs}}}