Spellbinders Beaded Frame Tutorial

Hello friends - for my Spellbinders Tutorial today I am sharing an adorable little card today using one of the new Die D-Lites - how adorable is this Beaded Square - and so perfect for a smaller card.  I am so impressed how this little Die can add so much to a card and will definitely be using it again!

Spellbinders Products:

• S1-009 Beaded Squares
• SCD-008 Celebrations Pierced Rectangles
• SCP-004 Sea Spray
• SCP-014 Whirl White
• PL-001 Platinum Die Cutting and Embossing Machine

Other: Liquid Glue; Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L: E-Z Adhesive Runner, 3D Foam Squares;  red cardstock; image and sentiment stamps; Imagine Crafts: Memento Markers; Memento Ink in Tuxedo Black. Red/White Twine; blue button; handmade patterned paper.

1. Cut/emboss Beaded Squares #3 (#1 being the smallest) using Sea Spray cardstock.

2. Stamp and colour image.

3. Pop up image onto the center of the Beaded Squares using 3D Foam Tape.

4. Adhere a strip of patterned paper across the Sea Spray cardstock using double sided tape.

5. Cut/emboss using Pierced Squares #5#6  (#1 being the smallest).

6. Cut/emboss card base using Pierced Squares #5 #6 and white cardstock - make sure the fold is inside the cutting edge.  Card base will measure approx 4"x 4".

7. Pop up Die cut patterned paper onto card base.

8. Wrap twine around the card front.

9. Thread both ends through a medium button and tie in a knot to secure.

10. Pop Up layered image onto the center of the card base using 3D Foam Squares.

11. Stamp sentiment using black ink.

12. Adhere onto red cardstock using double sided tape.

13. Pop under right side of the Beaded Square using 3D Foam Squares

Take card friends and 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 creating

SB Renassiance Acanthus Leaf Tutorial

Hello everyone, I am sharing a tutorial for Spellbinders using one of the Card Creator Dies Inspired by Licensed Designer Stacey Caron.  It is no secret I am a BIG fan of Stacey and her work - her designs have amazing detail and enable us to create elegant cards with so much detail in the easiest way - as you will see in my tutorial.

'Classic motifs of florals, naturalistic elements, swags, medallion pattern and form inspired Stacey Caron in her Renaissance Collection. These designs will be an instant classic and favorite with crafters and maker alike.'

Spellbinders Products:

• S4-586 Card Creator Renassiance Acanthus Leaf
• SCP-013 Whirl White
• T-001 Tool'n One
• PL-001 Platinum Die Cutting and Embossing Machine

Other: Liquid Glue; Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L: E-Z Adhesive Runner, 3D Foam Squares; Imagine Crafts: Sponge Daubers; Memento Ink in Bamboo Leaves, Rockmelon; Memento Luxe in Rose Bud; Seam Binding; Ribbon Pearl Slider; Braid

1. Cut/emboss one (1) Renaissance Acanthus Leaves #1 #2 (#1 being the smallest) using white cardstock.

2. Use Tool 'n One to remove excess pieces.

2. Before removing Die, sponge the  flowers using Rose Bud and Rockmelon.

3. Sponge the leaves and stems using Bamboo leaves.

4. Adhere to slightly larger white pre-cut card base using E-Z Runner.

5. Adhere white braid on lower portion of the card using liquid glue.

6. Attach green seam binding double bow and pearl slider to left hand end of the braid.

It does not get much easier than this to make a pretty, detailed card - I hope you are inspired to get out your Dies and create your own 'works of the heart!'

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 Unofficial Tags Blog Hop

Hello everyone - a very warm welcome to the International Ambassadors Unofficial Tag Blog Hop.  As always a BIG thank you to those who Hop along with us each month and leave a comment - we really appreciate you joining in with us.  This month's Hop  is all about tags  I hope you can hop along with us and see what each of the International Ambassadors has for you!

Spellbinders Products:

• S4-627 Tammy Tutterow Designs Shortie Tabs
• S5-250 Art Deco Astoria Labels
• S5-254 Art Deco Astoria Decorative Elements
• SCP-013 Whirl White Paper
• PL-001 Platinum Die Cutting and Embossing Machine

Other : Liquid Glue;  Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L: E-Z Adhesive Runner, 3D Foam Squares; Want2Scrap:  Swirls Finesse - White - Self Adhesive; Imagine Crafts:  Delicata in Golden Glitz, Sponge Daubers; Graphic 45: patterned paper; Kaisercraft: Lace; Black cardstock; Resin Embellishment

1. Cut/emboss one (1) Art Deco Astoria Decorative Elements using white cardstock.

2. Use Tool'n One to remove the excess pieces.

3. Use Die as a stencil and sponge around the inside edges using Golden Glitz Ink and a sponge dauber.

4.Cut/emboss one Art Deco Astoria Labels #  (#1 being the smallest) using black cardstock.

5. Adhere the Die-cut Decorative Elements to the Astoria Labels using liquid glue.

6. Handcut flowers from patterned paper, adhere to tag base using double sided tape along the base and the sides.

7. Adhere to tag - creating a 'hidden' pocket.  Adhere lace below the flowers.

8. Cut image from patterned paper and tuck into the pocket, securing with double sided tape.

9. Cut/emboss one Shortie Tabs using Black cardstock.

10. Hand-cut sentiment from patterned paper and adhere to right side of the Shortie Tab.
11. Fold on scoreline and adhere to the tag using double sided tape.
12.  Adhere Swirls Finesse to the top of the tag.
13. Attach Resin flowers using liquid glue.
14.  Adhere pearls along the lace.

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

Take care friends - 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 So Sweet Layout Tutorial

Hello friends, for my Spellbinders Tutorial today I am sharing a layout of my grandson when he was just a few weeks old - I am creating a Baby Album of the first year of his life, this is made so much easier with the variety of Dies available from Spellbinders.

Spellbinders Products:

• S5-224 Donna Salazar Designs Cascading Stars
• S4-563 Phrase Set One
• SEL-010 Donna Salazar Designs Bubble Wrap
• SCP-013 Whirl White
• PL-001 Platinum Die Cutting and Embossing Machine

Other: Liquid Glue; Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L: E-Z Adhesive Runner, 3D Foam Squares;  Donna Salazar Girlie Grunge Tissue Tape - Denim and Flowers;  Imagine Crafts: Sponge Daubers; Delicata in Golden Glitz; patterned paper; Want2Scrap: Chipboard Word; assorted small buttons; white paint; handmade embellishments; Sanding Block; Kindy Glitz - Crystaline

1. Cut/emboss sentiment using white card.

2. Cut/emboss Cascading Stars using recycled cardboard.

3. Remove the Stars from the Die and set aside.

4. Emboss patterned paper using Bubble Wrap Embossing Folder

5. Lightly sand the raised portions using a Sanding Block. 

6. Adhere to the patterned paper - slightly offside to the left.

7. Adhere photo using 3D Foam Squares.

8. Adhere the sentiment above the photo using liquid glue.

9. Adhere a strip of Denim and Flowers Tissue Tape.

10. Glue the painted chipboard sentiment onto the Tissue Tape.

11. Glue Handmade embellishments to the right and lower right corners of the photo.

12. Pop up stars inside the Cascading Starst using 3D Foam Squares.

13. Adhere buttons onto the stars using liquid glue.

14. Add Shimmer using Kindy Glitz - allow to dry.

15. Randomly adhere stars to the patterned paper, with buttons and shimmer.

16. Add white paint splatters on the layout.

Take card friends and 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 creating

Sing a Song

Hello friends, it feels like forever since I have shared something with you - it is not that I have taken a break - quite the opposite infact!! I have been busy working on posts and tutorials for while I am away on the Australian Mixed Media Roadshow...it has come around so quickly - infact I leave  tomorrow for Sydney and on Friday the international artists arrive - so exciting - cannot wait to see them all again!!  I will share as many photos as I can and post along the way..

In the meantime I have a card to share - a little bit Mixed Media, a bit shabby - an eclectic mix of wonderful products!  The darling image is from Dina Wakley  and has been coloured using Imagine Crafts Radiant Neon Inks.  The image has been fussy cut and layered onto the Spellbinders Floral Ovals.  For this layer I have used Celebra'tions paper and randomly smeared white paint across it - once it has dried I stamped the Quietfire Designs sentiment using Tuxedo Black Ink.

The Spellbinders Amazing Paper Grace Flourish Frame has been layered onto Delightful Daisy cardstock, all layers have been adhered to a precut card base,  Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L E-Z Adhesive Runner and 3D Foam Squares have been used on this card. The beautiful bling is from from Want2Scrap.

 This card has been linked to:

Double D Challenges - Simply Gingham (Photo Inspiration)

Craft Your Passion Challenge - Anything Goes

Inspiration Destination - Always Anything Goes

Ooh La La Creations Challenge - Anything Beginning with F - Feathers

Mod Squad Challenge - Lazy Days of Summer

Lacy Sunshine Challenge - Anything Goes

Deep Ocean Challenge - Colors of Summer

Dragonfly Dreams Challenge - Anything Goes

Lemon Shortbread - Always Anything Goes 

Word Art Wednesday Challenge Weeks - Anything Goes

Retarte - Anything Goes

Artistic Inspirations - Anything Goes 

Crafty Cardmakers - Shabby Chic

The Corrosive Challenges - Lots of Layers

We Love 2 Create  - Always Anything Creative/Mixed Media Goes

 

Take care friends and 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 creating