Spellbinders Laced Flowers Tutorial

Hello friends, thanks so much for stopping by.  I have a new tutorial to share for Spellbinders using some of the new Special Moments Collection by Licensed Designer Marsia Job. In her true style Marisa shares her floral designs that are easily paired with other dies - in this case the sentiment from the Exclusive Indie Collection.   What great tools we have to make beautiful cards - as you will see as you follow along with the tutorial.

'Shapeabilities Laced Flowers Etched Dies Special Moments Collection by Marisa Job is a set of three dies includes three different sizes of beautiful intricate flower designs.
Special Moments Collection by Marisa Job brings together her signature floral designs and sentiments to help create expression through art. Special Moments complements her other collection to mix and match for a wonderful collaboration.' - Spellbinders

1. Arrange the Laced Flowers face down onto white card stock, using repositional tape to secure.
2. Lightly spritz the card stock with water - NOTE: Do not soak.
3. Run through the Platinum Die Cutting Machine using with the cutting edges of the dies facing up into the card stock, using the embossing mat and plate

4. Sponge the embossed area using your inks of choice and sponge daubers.
5. Cut/emboss the card front using the largest die from the Scored and Pierced Rectangles.
6. Cut/emboss the first part of the sentiment from the Wishing Expressions Stamp and Die Set - Exclusive using black card stock.
NOTE: Embossing is optional for the sentiment - I personally like the slightly rounded look it gives the edge.
7. Glue across the embossed card front
8. Stamp the second part of the sentiment onto white card stock using black ink.
9. Trim to size and adhere under the die cut sentiment.
10.Pop up the card front onto a slightly larger pre-cut purple card base.

Spellbinders Products:

• S4-904 Nestabilities Scored and Pierced Rectangles Etched Die
• S4-945 Shapeabilities Laced Flowers Etched Dies Special Moments Collection by Marisa Job
• SDS-157 Wishing Expressions Stamp and Die Set - Exclusive
• T-001 Tool 'n One
• PL-001 Platinum Die Cutting Machine
• PL-112 Platinum XL Embossing Plate+Mat

Other:  White and purple card stock; Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L: E-Z Adhesive Runner, 3D Foam Squares; liquid glue; Imagine Radiant Neon Inks in Electric  Purple, Electric Yellow, Electric Orange and Electric Pink, Sponge Daubers;

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

Hello Tag

Hello friends, thanks so much for stopping by.  Not only is it Sunday night here in the Nations Capital but it is almost 2019 - but I know you know that!!  We do not usually leave the house to celebrate - we have done the Sydney fireworks along with the ones here and it is always so crowded we actually get to see more of the fireworks on the TV!  I am showing my age - aren't I!? Wink:Wink!

I have been trying to get ahead with my own supply of tags and cards as my collection sometimes gets low.  

This tag is very quick and easy, the base is created using a Bird Cage Die that has been embossed, the adhered to a piece of green card stock - next the excess card has been trimmed.

The Leaves are from the Kaisercraft Bombay Sunset Collectibles  and have been popped up using Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L 3D Foam Squares.  The bird has been recycled from an older card, once it has been fussy cut/Hand cut using scissors and a black pen run around the cut edges.  Next the bird has been popped up onto the leaves using Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L 3D Foam Squares.

The Hello Sticker is from Kaisercraft Misty Mountains Sticker Sheet and has been adhered to card board, trimmed and the edge had black pen added.  Next it is adhered to the side of the tag using double sided tape.

This tag is linked to the following challenges:

A Gem of a Challenge - Anything Goes

Crafter's Castle - Anything Goes with option: Christmas Ornament

Creative Fingers - ALWAYS ANYTHING GOES

QKR Stampede - ALWAYS ANYTHING GOES

As You Like It Challenge - Anything Goes

Crafting With An Attitude - Always Anything Goes

Moving along with the Times - Anything But A Card 

Crafty Creations - Always Anything Goes 

Crafty Gals Corner - Anything Goes 

Creative Moments - Always Anything Goes

Simon Says Wednesday - Anything Goes

That's Crafty! Challenge - Anything Goes

Word Art Wednesdays - Anything Goes 

Through The Craft Room Door - Always Anything Goes 

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

Be Confident

Hello friends, thanks so much for stopping by.  It is Friday night for me - the beginning of the weekend - if it is not here for you yet - hold on it is not too far away.  I have had a lot of fun playing with Little Birdie Craftsstamps - so many to choose from and so many possibilities.

I have started by stamping the Little Birdie Crafts Clear Stamps - Script Heart 3x4 onto white card stock using Imagine VersaMark ink, followed by White Embossing Powder.  Next this has been heat set using a Heat Tool and randomly sponged using Imagine Memento Ink in Rhubarb Stalk, Dandelion and Teal Zeal Ink. 

 I have added some sponging over the image, which has been cut/embossed using the third largest die from the Spellbinders Nestabilities Scored and Pierced Rectangles Etched Dies and the Platinum 6 Die cutting and Embossing Machine.  I have used a Teal Zeal Water Marker around the paper piercing to create faux stitching.

The image has been popped up onto a card front that has been embossed using a Spellbinders Wood grain Embossing Folder

This card is linked to the following challenges:

Colour Crazy Challenge - COLORING - ANYTHING GOES

QKR Stampede - ALWAYS ANYTHING GOES

As You Like It Challenge - Anything Goes

Creative Moments - Always Anything Goes 

House That Stamps Built - Anything Goes

The Male Room - Color Blue

Simon Says Wednesday - Anything Goes

That's Crafty! Challenge - Anything Goes

Word Art Wednesdays - Anything Goes

Lemon Shortbread - Always Anything Goes

Through The Craft Room Door - Always Anything Goes 

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

Most of all Be Happy

Hello friends, thanks so much for stopping by.  I hope you all had a lovely Christmas with family and/or Friends.  I am more than aware that Christmas can be a very hard and lonely time for people - if you are one of the latter, please know you were both thought of and prayed for!

I enjoyed a little time in The Studio today and in an attempt to clear away the gathering layers (and there were many) on my desk - I ended up creating this Mixed Media card.  I do love the Tim Holtz Umbrella Man and had an embossed image which I sponged over using Imagine Memento Ink in Teal Zeal.  The image has been outlined using Chameleon Pens Black Detail pen and a white paint pen.  Another Stampers Anonymous stamp has been used down the side of the the image and also been sponged lightly using Teal Zeal ink.

A Prima Stencil and texture paste have randomly been used around the embossed image - these have also been sponged using Imagine Memento Inks in Teal Zeal.

The butterfly from the Penny Black Inc. Social Butterfly clear stamp set  has been stamped onto Coral card stock using Imagine Memento Ink in Tuxedo Black, fussy cut/hand cut using scissors and popped onto the lower right corner of the images. Details have been highlighted using a White Paint Pen and liquid glitter.  The layers have been popped up onto a card front of patterned paper using Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L 3D Foam Squares..  This in turn has been popped up onto a slightly larger pre-cut cream card base also using  Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L 3D Foam Squares.

The sentiment is from Kaisercraft and the tag has been recycled from a gift I received some time back.

This card is linked to the following challenges:

Simon Says Wednesday - Anything Goes

Crafty Creations - Always Anything Goes 

Crafty Gals Corner - Anything Goes

Creative Moments - Always Anything Goes

House That Stamps Built - Anything Goes

The Male Room - Color Blue

Lemon Shortbread - Always Anything Goes

Word Art Wednesdays - Anything Goes

Lemon Shortbread - Always Anything Goes

613 Avenue Create - Anything Goes w/Optional Twist: Washi Tape

The Corrosive Challenges - Always Anything Goes

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

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 Happy Octopus Tutorial

Hello friends, thanks so much for stopping by.  I have a tutorial for Spellbinders to share with you - Something a little bit more on the whimsical side using one of the Exclusive Indie Dies. How adorable is this little Happy Octopus!  He is a lot of fun to create with and definitely on the cute side.

'Die D-Lites Happy Octopus Etched Dies is an adorable octopus swimming into your next project! The Spellbinders Exclusives Collection will be only available at select retailers. Spellbinders Die D-Lites cut, emboss and stencil with a single die template.'- Spellbinders

1.Cut/emboss white card stock using the largest die from the Scored and Pierced Rectangles Etched Dies.

2. Sponge the centre of the card front using blue ink and a sponge dauber.

3. Randomly splatter using Fireworks in Danube Blue and white paint.

4. Use the Die as a Stencil and sponge the lower portion of the die cut with Green Ink as shown above, before removing the Die cut.

5. Stamp three (3) Coral images using green ink and cut/emboss using co-ordinating die.

6. Adhere across the bottom of the card front, popping up the middle one on 3D Foam Squares.

7. Cut/emboss the Happy  Octopus using white card stock and the Platinum Die Cutting Machine.

8. Sponge the body of the Happy Octopus using Electric Pink, Coral and Yellow Ink.

9. Add eyes using a Black Marker and a white Paint pen for extra details.

10. Pop up the Happy Octopus using 3D Foam Squares, weaving the tentacles through the Coral.

11. Pop up the computer generated sentiment to the top right corner of the card front.

12. Pop up the card front onto the pre-cut blue card base using 3D Foam Squares.

Spellbinders Products:

• S3-338 Die D-Lites Happy Octopus Etched Dies - Exclusive
• S4-905 Nestabilities Scored and Pierced Rectangles Etched Dies
• SDS-044 Starfish Stamp and Die Set from the Earth Air Water Collection by Stephanie Low
• T-001 Tool 'n One
• PL-001 Platinum Die Cutting Machine

Other:  White and blue card stock; Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L: E-Z Adhesive Runner, 3D Foam Squares; Liquid glue; Imagine: Memento Inks in Bamboo Leaves and Summer Sky, Radiant Neon Inks in Electric Yellow,Pink and Coral, Sponge Daubers, Fireworks Spray in Danube Blue. White Paint Pen for splatters; Computer generated sentiment.

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

Hearts and Roses

Hello friends, thanks so much for stopping by.  I want to take this opportunity to thank you for your visits and comments this year - it is so appreciated.  As much as Social Media is a big and effective way to share and connect, Blogs still have their place and I hope you will continue to follow me and be inspired next year.  I am working on new things and expanding my 'comfort zone' - the creative world is ever changing and we can either fight it or go with it - I am going with it and enjoying the journey!

I am sharing a card created using the beautiful Spellbinders Nestabilities Card Creator Botanical Bliss Stacey Caron Floral Trellis Etched Dies this has been die cut using the Platinum Die Cutting Machine.  The exposed areas have been sponged using Imagine  Memento Ink in Bamboo Leaves.  Next it has been glued to slightly larger green card stock. Narrow lace has been adhered to the top of the card front; followed by a double white seam binding bow to the centre of the lace.  A recycled button has been glued to the knot of the ribbon.

The Rose Heart stamp set has been coloured using Chameleon Pens and popped up onto the card front also using Scrapbook Adhesives BY 3L 3D Foam squares.   The sentiment has been trimmed and glued below the layered flower.  The layered card front has been popped up onto a pre-cut slightly larger white card base using Scrapbook Adhesives BY 3L 3D Foam squares. 

This card is linked to the following challenges:

Word Art Wednesday - Anything Goes

A Gem of a Challenge - Anything Goes 

Allsorts - Thanks a Bunch (thank you or flower as a focal point)

Colour Crazy Challenge - COLORING - ANYTHING GOES

Creative Fingers - ALWAYS ANYTHING GOES 

QKR Stampede - ALWAYS ANYTHING GOES

A Perfect Time To Craft - Always Anything Goes

Craft-Dee BowZ - Anything Goes with a Handmade Bow

Crafter's Cafe - Use Lace and/or Christmas

Morgan's ArtWorld Open Challenge - Anything Goes

Not Just Cards - Always Anything Goes

Sweet Stampers - Anything Goes

As You Like It Challenge - Anything Goes

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

Birthday Wishes

Hello friends, thanks so much for stopping by - Christmas is only 4 sleeps away for us in the Southern Hemisphere - the shopping centres are so full and I feel for those who have yet to start their shopping - not a fan of last minute at any time!  In the meantime I have a quick birthday card to share with you - you can never have too many on hand!

I have used the Spellbinders Framed Petite Labels embossing folder as the card front - it has such pretty details and lends itself to be combined with any smaller die.  The embossing folder has been sponged using Imagine Memento Luxe ink in Wedding Dress and a sponge dauber - I love how this both softens and highlights the embossed pattern.  The corners have been rounded, next this layer has been popped up onto a slightly larger white pre-cut card base using Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L 3D Foam Squares.

The Die D-Lites Swirl Delight Etched Dies has been cut/embossed using the Platinum Die Cutting Machine. white card stock and adhered to the card front using double sided tape. A die cut birthday sentiment has been lined using green card stock and popped up into the Swirl Delight using Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L 3D Foam Squares.

A double bow has been created and glued under the sentiment.  A small white flower along with a mauve jewelled brad have been glued to the knot of the bow.  Green sequins have been randomly glued to the card front.  

This card is linked to the following challenges:

Craft-Dee BowZ - Anything Goes with a Handmade Bow

Lil' Patch of Crafty Friends - Anything Goes

Dies R Us - Anything Christmas

Lemon Shortbread Challenge - Anything Goes

Love to Craft - Anything Goes

(Pin)spirational Challenge - Anything Goes

Morgan's ArtWorld Open Challenge - Anything Goes

Through The Craft Room Door - Anything  Goes

Word Art Wednesday - Anything Goes

Crafting From the Heart - Anything Goes

Papercraft Business Challenge - Anything Goes + option of Christmas

World Wide Open Design Team Challenge - Always Anything Goes 

The Paper Nest Dolls - Anything Goes

As You Like It Challenge - Anything Goes 

Digi Chooseday Challenge Week - Anything Goes

Pammie's Inky Pinkies Challenge  - Anything Goes

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