Spellbinders Nostalgic Frame Tutorial

I love dimension on a project - any project. So it's no surprise that I LOVE  Spellbinders® 3-D Em-bossing Fold'ers™! The details are amazing and if you are wanting more than one dimension, this is the product for you.

I love the nostalgic photos that come in photo frames and keep them for projects - this is a favourite image and I use it every opportunity - the nostalgic feel works wonderfully with today's 3-D Em-bossing Fold'ers™!  You will see the same image used a number of times in my tutorials.

Spellbinders Products:

• E3D-019 Shady Allure
• GLVT-003 Antique Gold TrimGLB-001 Grandmothers Buttons
• SCP-014 Cuddle Cream
• Spellbinders Grand Calibur® Die Cutting and Embossing Machine

Cross Promotional Partners:

• Imagine Crafts®/Tsukineko®: Delicata Pigment ink (Golden Glitz) and
•  Sponge Daubers
• Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L®: E-Z Runner® Permanent Strips and 
• 3D Foam Squares
• Want2Scrap©: 72 Ct Self-Adhesive White Pearls and Sleek Strips 6" Pearls-White

Other Supplies

Sanding Block; Liquid Glue; Paper Trimmer; Nostalgic Image

Instructions:

1. Place nostalgic image onto the raised side of the Shady Allure 3-D Em-bossing
 Fold'er. Close and  run through the Grand Calibur Machine. 
NOTE: The sandwich for Spellbinders 3-D Em-bossing Fold'er in the Grand 
Calibur  Machine (stack from bottom up): B-Pink Embossing Plate, Sculpted 
Embossing Folder  with Media Inside and D-Raspberry Adapter Plate.

2. Remove and lightly sand the raised embossing using a sanding block
3. Adhere onto 7¼ x 5¼" piece of Cuddle Cream cardstock, using double sided tape.
4. Adhere onto 7½ x 5½" card base, using Crafty Foam Tape.

5. Adhere Antique Gold Trim along the lower edge of the nostalgic image using
 liquid glue

I hope you have enjoyed my tutorial and are inspired to create using these fabulous 

3-D Em-bossing  Folders.  We would love you to visit and share your projects with us
 on the Spellbinders  Facebook Page.

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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Introducing Spellbinders Prizm

Hello friends,today I wanted to share Spellbinders newest machine - the 'baby of the family' - the Prizm - announced recently at CHA and due to arrive in March 2016

Don't you just love the shape and the faceted front, so crisp and a little 'funky'!!  The Prizm is similar to the Sapphire but as the Sapphire is exclusive to Create and Craft TV in the UK

Spellbinders have launched a machine that all retailers can sell.   It takes thin metal/wafer dies measuring less than 2.25" wide and 8" long. The Prizm works very much like a smaller Grand Calibur - it comes with a base plate, cutting plate, embossing plate and tan mat - all clearly named; which makes it so easy and we love that - don't we!!!

The Prizm works for everyone - personally I cannot wait to use it in the car next time I am heading to a Workshop, or on a Road trip....it doesn't get much better than this!!  I am looking forward to getting my hands on one...

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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Australia Mixed Media Roadshow 2016

Ohmygiddyaunt!!  I’m teaching at the incredible ART IS YOU Australian Roadshow - and I am excited. It is an honour to work alongside the amazing faculty and to be representing Spellbinders, inspiring people in the Paper Arts and taking a footstep or two into Mixed Media - it is going to be amazing....  

 For those of you who don't know - this is the second year in Australia, the first being in 2014 - and what an amazing time it was!  You can see photos in my facebook album HERE and get a glimpse of what we are in for!

More information is also HERE:

Check out the awesome teachers line-up. It would be fabulous to have you join my classes as well - 2016 is going to be fabulous!!

Join us as we travel to Fairbridge Farm and historical village in Pinjarra, Peel region near Mandurah, Western Australia.   Here we will stay in rustic houses and lodges – many of which date back to early 1900’s.   This retreat has been designed so you can day trip or stay onsite and enjoy the community atmosphere of cabin life.

You will be learning from our fabulous USA travelling faculty and with a select number of Australian faculty.  You will experience and receive all that Art is You is known for including roadshow bags, tags, trinkets and treasures.

Dates: Wednesday 13 – Sunday 17, July
Venue: Fairbridge Village, South West Highway, Pinjarra, WA

More information is also HERE

Situated on the Sydney Harbour foreshore the heritage listed Crystal Palace building has been extensively refurbished and restored to its unique former glory.  You will create with a backdrop of Sydney Harbor, enjoy lunch out on the wharf and immerse yourself in an experience like no other.

Our USA Faculty will be joined by a couple of new local and international faces, bringing their unique and original workshops to life within the “House of Fun”.

Dates: Wednesday 20 – Sunday 24, July
Venue: Crystal Palace, Luna Park Sydney

More information is HERE

 The 2016 Roadshow will head up the coast to the town of Noosa where among the palm trees, sparkling pools and beaches, we will have a tropical experience at the Noosa Convention Centre.

Dates: Wednesday 27 July – Sunday 31, July
Venue: Noosa Convention Centre – 3 Hilton Terrace, Tewantin, Queensland

More information is HERE

I will be back with another Blog Post sharing the Workshops I am going to be teaching - I have designed four very different Workshops and am looking forward to seeing people creations.

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}}} and happy crafting

Spellbinders Valentines Love Tutorial

Hello friends, with Valentines Day fast approaching I have created a nostalgic and romantic card for my Spellbinders Step by Step Tutorial this week.  I have used both older and new Dies - I love the versatility of the different Dies, coming together to create something so unique and definitely elegant.

Spellbinders Products:

• S5-086 Bitty Blossoms
• S5-177A2 Filigree Delight
• S6-075 Astoria Decorative Accent
• SCP-014 Cuddle Cream
• T-001 Tool'N One
• PL-001 Platinum Die Cutting and Embossing Machine

Preferred Partner Products:

• Graphics 45: Sweet Sentiments Collection
• Imagine Crafts 'featuring' Tsukineko: Delicata Ink in Golden Glitz; Sponge Daubers
• Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L: E-Z  Dots Permanent Adhesive, 3D Foam Squares
• Want2Scrap: 72 Count - White Pearls - Self Adhesive

Other: Liquid Glue; Green Seam Binding

1. Cut.emboss one (1) Astoria Decorative Accent #2 (#1 being the smallest) using Cuddle Cream cardstock

2. Use the Die as a stencil, sponging around the inside edges using Golden Glitz and a Sponge Dauber.

3. Cut/emboss one (1) A2 Filigree Delight #5 (#1 bring the smallest) using Sweet Inspirations paper.

4 Adhere to kraft cardstock cut sightly larger, using double sided tape.

. Adhere Seam Binding half way across the A2 Filigree Delight and kraft cardstock layers using double sided tape, adhering the ends to the back of the Die Cut.

5. Hand cut the image from the Graphics 45 Paper using scissors, adhere to the Astoria Decorative Accent using 3D Foam Tape.

6. Adhere the Astoria Decorative Accent onto center of the A2 Filigree Delight using 3D Foam Squares,

7. Adhere all layers to a precut card base cut slightly larger.

8. Attach a double seam binding bow to the left aside of the layered Dies using liquid glue.

9. Cut/emboss one (1) Bitty Blossom #2 (#1 being the smallest) 

NOTE: You can see a Video Tutorial for the Bitty Blossoms HERE.

10 Finish by adding White Pearls to the top and bottom of the A2 Filigree Delight layer.

Designer Tip: By not adding a sentiment, the card is able to be used for many occasions - a sentiment can be added later if needed.

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}}} and happy crafting

Spellbinders Stack and Fan Flower

Hello friends, I hope you are all doing well - thank you for stopping my and welcome to my new followers - I hope you enjoy your visits - I love to read your comments - each one is appreciated!  Today's card has been created using old and new Spellbinders Dies - I love the way they all work together so beautifully - there are endless possibilities.

The patterned paper is from Stampin' Up! retired I believe.  I have cut/embossed the  Royal Circle Spellbinders® Nestabilities® Decorative Elements using white cardstock. The die has been used as a stencil, sponging the inside using Imagine Crafts 'featuring' Tsukineko Memento Ink in Rhubarb Stalk.  This is followed by a white circle cut/embossed using Standard Circles LG and is popped up using Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L 3D Foam Squares. All of my Dies have been cut using the Platinum Die Cutting and Embossing Machine.

The fabulous flower is from Stack and Fan Flower designed by Licensed Designer Becca Feeken - NOTE: You can see a video tutorial for the Stack and Fan Flowers  HERE.  I have used the largest Scalloped petal, again using the Die as a stencil using VersaColor Ink in Petal Pink.   My card is held together by Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L - my 'go to' adhesive.  The beautiful bling is from Want2Scrap. 

This card is linked to the following challenges:

Word Art Wednesday Challenge  - Anything Goes

Art By Miran Challenge - Anything Goes

Fan-Tastic Tuesday - Anything Goes with a twist: Make It Girly

Crafting With an Attitude Challenge - Anything goes

Inky Chicks - Anything Goes

Crafting From The Heart Challenge - Anything Goes

All Dressed Up Challenge - Anything Goes

Crafty Girls Creations Challenge - Anything Goes

Craft Your Passion Challenge - Anything Goes

Craft-Dee BowZ - Anything Goes with a Handmade Bow

Artistic Stampers - Anything Goes

Crafting With Friends Challenge - Anything Goes

Creative Fingers Challenge - Anything Goes

Craft Rocket Challenge - Happy Anything

Love To Scrap Challenge - Anything Goes

Simply Papercraft Challenge - Anything Goes

Not Just Cards Challenge - Anything Goes

Eureka Stamps Challenge - Pile it On

Crafty Boots Challenge - Ribbon or Lace

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}}} and happy crafting

International Ambassadors Informal Favourite Seasons Blog Hop

Welcome to the first International Ambassadors Unofficial Blog Hop for 2016 - I hope you had a lovely Christmas and that 2016 is a good year for you all. We have really enjoyed the Blog Hops and this year our goal is to bring you lots of inspiration using bother older and new Dies; we hope you are enjoying stopping by each Blog as much as we love seeing you and are and are finding a lot of inspiration - each of us has our own style and I am sure there is something to inspire everyone. This month we are sharing our projects with you - the theme is favourite season...which for me is Spring!

Spellbinders Products:

• IN-010 Silhouette
• IN-024 Birds in a Wire
• S2-141 Sentiments 5
• S5-218 A2 Divine Eloquence
• SCP-001 Sea Spray
• SCP-013 Whirl White
• PL-001 Platinum Die Cutting and Embossing Machine

Preferred Partner Products:

• Imagine Crafts 'featuring' Tsukineko: Memento Ink in Espresso Truffle; 
• Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L: E-Z Adhesive Runner, 3D Foam Squares

Other: Liquid Glue; Black cardstock; vintage music sheet; script music sheet; patterned paper; mulberry paper flower; 

1. Cut/Emboss A2 Divine Eloquence using patterned paper

2. Adhere A2 Divine Eloquence to black cardstock cut slightly larger

3. Adhere layers to precut white card base measuring 4.5" x 5.5"

4. Cut/emboss the sentiment using Sea Spray cardstock.

5. Cut.emboss Birds on a Wire using black cardstock.

6. Adhere smaller script layer to the layered card base using double sided tape.

7. Adhere smaller vintage music sheet to the script layer using double sided tape. 

8. Attach Bird on a Wire using liquid glue.

9. Adhere mulberry paper rose to the left of the birds.

10. Adhere sentiment to the center of the Vintage Music Sheet using liquid glue.

11. Cut/emboss the Silhouette frame, cut in half and adhere to the A2 Divine Eloquence, making sure to tuck the ends in under the script layer. 

I hope you have enjoyed my tutorial, make sure you pop in and visit the other International Ambassadors - these girls are amazing - each one is picked to be an Ambassador for their country because they are seasoned designers and so inspiring, they also stand as talented designers in their own right - as you will see!!!  The list of International Ambassadors is below, in case you get lost along the way.

Christine Emberson - England

Christina Griffiths - England

  Linda Lucas - Australia (you are here)

Yvonne van de Grijp - Netherlands

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}}} and happy crafting