Spellbinders - This House Tutorial

Hello friends - thanks so much for stopping by today,  I am sharing a tutorial for Spellbinders  using one of the Sew Sweet Collection by Tammy Tutterow.  Such a cute little house and perfect for a little bit of colouring.

'Built On Love Stamp and Die Set Sew Sweet Collection by Tammy Tutterow brings both worlds together of die templates and coordinating stamps to give these images life!' - Spellbinders

1. Cut/emboss two (2) of the largest dies from the Botanical Bliss Label 54 Etched Die using brown card stock.

2. Score one Labels 54 at 1.5cm and fold forward.  

3. Adhere the second Labels 54, making sure to line up the sides - this forms the card base.

4. Adhere a strip of patterned paper across the card front - trim the edges.

5. Cut/emboss one Hemstitch Ovals # 3 (#1 being the largest) using cutting edge only.

6. Stamp one house, two Flowers Swags onto white card stock.

7. Cut emboss the stamped images along with one roof uing black card stock.

8. Adhere the roof to the die cut house.

9. Colour the house and both swags using Chameleon Pens.

10. Cut/emboss two hearts, lightly sand the edges.

11. Pop up the hearts onto the Flower Swags.

12. Adhere a strip of blue patterned paper to each side of the middle strip, trimming the edges to the Die shape.  NOTE:  If there is not a lot of the paper you really want to use, cut it in the centre before adhering, this will be covered by the Ucal and no-one will be any the wiser!

13. Pop up the house and Flower Garlands onto the die cut Oval using 3D Foam squares.

14. Pop up the layered oval onto the card front also using 3D Foam Squares.

15. Randomly add 'faux enamel dots' using the Pico Embellisher in Tuxedo Black.

16. Pop up a computer generated sentiment below the house.

Spellbinders Products:

• S4-636 Nestabilities Stacey Caron Botanical Bliss Label 54 Etched Die
• S5-332 Nestabilities Hemstitch Ovals Etched Dies Chantilly Paper Lace Collection by Becca Feeken
• SDS-121 Built On Love Stamp and Die Set Sew Sweet Collection by Tammy Tutterow
• T-001 Tool 'n One
• PL-001 Platinum Die Cutting Machine

Other: Brown and white card stock; Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L: E-Z Adhesive Runner, 3D Foam Squares; Small White 3D Foam Squares, Imagine: Memento ink in Tuxedo Black, Pico Embellisher in Tuxedo Black; Chameleon Pens; Computer generated sentiment; small amounts of patterned paper.

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 Dinosaur Shaker Card Tutorial

Hello friends - thanks so much for stopping by today,  I am sharing a tutorial for Spellbinders - an  interactive card for my grandsons birthday in April - Noah will be three and LOVES Dinosaurs - he loves to roar at us when he visits, in his best (and loudest) voice - so I am pretty sure this card will be a big HIT with him.

There are a number of ways to create a Shaker Card - this way is very easy and can also be made in advance if you just want to sit and play with this technique, as it is a separate item and is adhered to the card front - are you wondering how - follow along with the Tutorial and you will see just how easy it is! 

1. Cut/emboss the Dinosaurs using the Die D-Lites Dinosaurs Dies using three different coloured card stock.

2. Use the die as a stencil and add co-ordinating colours.

3. Cut/emboss one Scored and Pierced Rectangles Etched Dies using patterned paper.

4. Lightly Sand around the embossed edges using a Sanding Block.

1. Cut/emboss the largest Circle from the Standard Circles LG with the #4 (#1 being the smallest), using the reverse side of the patterned paper to create a frame.
2. Cut/emboss the largest circle from the Standard Circles LG in white card stock and one in clear acetate.
3. Place the die cut frame around the edge of  the acetate using strong tape.

4. Cut the foam tape into thin strips and adhere to the back of the layered frame - creating a border with the mounting foam strips;making sure you leave no gaps between the strips where your shaker filling may fall through.

NOTE: Add another row of Foam Tape if you are wanting a higher dome.

5. Add glitter or another filling carefully to the shaker card frame.  Line patterned paper up face down over your frame and press down.  The mounting tape is flexible and easy to form into shape if you remove the backing before adhering it to your frame.
NOTE: To prevent the filler in your shaker cards from sticking to the sides of the mounting tape, just run your embossing buddy along the sides of the tape. The powder makes the sides of the tape "nonstick".  Also rub an Embossing Buddy over the acetate before adding fine glitter. If you don't have an embossing buddy, try a dryer sheet.
6.Add the sequins and micro beads, line up the die cut circle and adhere to the back of the 'shaker'.  Adhere to the card front using  E-Z Adhesive Runner Ultra.
7. Adhere the Dinosaurs to the bottom right of the shaker dome, popping up one for dimension.

8. Cut/emboss the patterned paper using The Largest Die from the Scored and Pierced Rectangles Etched Dies, lightly sand the edges using a sanding block.
9. Create the ground by adhering two pieces of torn and sponged green card stock to the base of the card front and trimming to sizes.
10. Pop up onto a slightly larger pre-cut card base using recycled thin cardboard. Adhere the computer generated sentiment using E-Z Adhesive Runner Ultra
11. Cut/emboss one Banner from the Amused 1 Etched Dies using patterned paper.
12.Pop up on an angle across the top left corner of the banner using small white 3D Foam Squares.
13. Add sticker letters onto the banner with the name
14. Create the sentiment using stickers and adhere the lower portion of the card front.

Spellbinders Products:

• S2-216 Die D-Lites Amused 1 Etched Dies
• S3-317 Die D-Lites Dinosaurs Etched Dies
• S4-116 Nestabilities Standard Circles SM Etched Dies
• S4-114 Nestabilities Standard Circles LG Etched Dies
• S4-784 Shapeabilities Rise 'n Shine Etched Dies My Little Red Wagon by Debi Adams
• S4-904 Nestabilities Scored and Pierced Rectangles Etched Dies
• SCE-002 Celebrations Hip Hooray Embellishments
• T-001 Tool 'n One
• PL-001 Platinum Die Cutting Machine

Other: Turquoise and white card stock; Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L: E-Z Adhesive Runner, 3D Foam Squares; Small White 3D Foam Squares, Imagine: Memento ink in Summer Sky,Tangerine, Espresso Truffle, Teal Zeal and Bamboo Leaves, Quick Quotes: Double sided patterned paper.

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 Swirls of Love Tutorial

Hello friends - thanks so much for stopping by today.  I have a tutorial for Spellbinders to share today - using dies and stamps by Licensed Designer Joanne Fink.  I have combined two different sets to create a unique card and I am loving it - what do you think?!  This is a very easy card to create as you will see as you follow along with the tutorial.

Shapeabilities Swirl Frame Etched Dies On the Wings of Love Collection by Joanne Fink is a set of two dies includes a whimsical swirly frame and flower accent. On the Wings of Love Collection brings together faith and art for a great creative collaboration by Joanne Fink. Joanne's positive messages and award-winning style create uplifting designs used for Bible Journaling, cards and more to share. Her art helps others to express themselves in any skill level. - Spellbinders

1. Cut/emboss one Swirl Frame using white card stock.

2. Emboss the front only of a beige card base using the Flourish Stitch Embossing Folder.

3. Glue the Swirl Frame to the embossed card case

4. Stamp four hearts from the Love Stamp and Die set using Espresso Truffle ink.

5. Colour the small hearts using red and the circles using silver..

6. Stamp the word banner using Rhubarb Stalk ink.

7. Cut out both the hearts and the four squares from the banner - as shown above.

8. Pop up each square onto the centre of a heart using a 3D Foam Square.

9.Adhere the roses ribbon across the center of the card front using strong tape.

10. Pop up the hearts onto the card front, to spell LOVE, above and below the roses braid using 3D Foam Squares.

11. Glue a double Seam Binding light beige bow  half way up on the left side of the card front.

12. Glue a small rose from the rose ribbon to the knot of the rose.

13. Add medium and small white pears along the top and bottom of the Swirl Frame as shown in the main photo.

Spellbinders Products:

• S5-354 Shapeabilities Swirl Frame Etched Dies On the Wings of Love Collection by Joanne Fink
• SDS-038 Love Stamp and Die Set Bible Journaling by Joanne Fink
• SES-013 Flourish Stitch Em-bossing Fold'ers Quilt It by Lene Lok
• T-001 Tool 'n One
• PL-001 Platinum Die Cutting Machine

Other Supplies: Kraft and white card stock; Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L: Extreme Double Sided Tape, 3D Foam Squares; Liquid Glue;  Imagine: Memento Ink in Espresso Truffle and Rhubarb Stalk; Rose Ribbon - medium and narrow; Light biege Seam Binding; Want2Scrap: 250 Count -White-Pearls

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

Upcycled Party Animal

Hello friends - thanks so much for stopping by today. I could not resist 'ucycling'  this card created using the Spellbinders Hip Llama - and he lives up to his name beautifully and now looks ready to party - which is just as well because this card was for my DH's birthday a couple of weeks ago.  You can see the original tutorial HERE.

The  Hip Llama had his 'groove on' already but to be able to party properly he needed a Party Hat -I have used one from the Stampers Anonymous set.

What is a party without a little cocktail - or for me - a mocktail!!  I have stamped this pretty once using Imagine Memento Ink in Tuxedo Black and has been coloured using Chameleon Pens, with a little sparkle added. I have created a pocket in the 'blanket' using a Kraft Knife and popped the mocktail in.

...and what is a party without a Banner - this one has been cut/embossed using the Spellbinders Amused 1 Etched Die and the Platinum Die Cutting Machine.

A few changes but definitely worth the upcycle - don't you think?!? OH and  - did my DH like it - HE LOVED IT!! Phew!! Wink:Wink!!

This card is linked to the following challenges:

2 Crafty Critter Crazies - Anything Goes with a Critter

A Bit More Time to Craft - Anything Goes

Crafty Animals - Always Anything Goes

Eclectic Ellapu - Anything Goes

Love to Craft - Anything Goes

Noor! Designs UK - Celebrations

Paper Creator's Crafts - Anything Goes

The Creative Crafters - Anything Goes 

Tinker- Dream - Birthday/Party

Craftaholics R Us - Anything Goes

Mod Squad Challenge - Animal fun

Sisterhood of Crafters - Banners

WordArt Wednesdays - Anything Goes

Cardz 4 Guyz - Something Beginning with letter L (Llama)

Retarte - 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

Spellbinders From Me to You

Hello friends, thanks so much for dropping by. It is a beautiful day here in the Nations Capital - I am grateful for the weather being slightly cooler - only 32 Celsius today - I am happy to be able to have the time in The Studio and creating.  Today I have upcycled a card I made some time ago (you can find it HERE) - but I have decided that it is definitely a case of 'More is More!' Wink:Wink.

I have basically deconstructed the card and added back some elements and changed others.  I have kept the base (created using theRomantic Rectangles Nestabilities) and original card front, but added some sponging around the negative Die (from the Asters and Poppies Spellbinders® Shapeabilities® Die D-Lites™) using Imagine Radiant Neon Ink in Electric Neon.  I have also added a Postmark using Imagine Ink in Rhubarb Stalk - this stamp is a permanent feature on my desk - it comes in very handy!

I have added a pre-cut sentiment from the Kaisercraft Mint Wishes Collection and popped it up onto the smallest Die from the Nestabilities Royal Circle Etched Dies - cut/embossed using white card stock and the  Platinum 6 Die Cutting and Embossing Machine – 6″ Platform, using  Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L 3D Foam Squares.

Finishing off by adding some Want2Scrap bling to the card - the Beautiful Bling Borders - Fancy That! have been trimmed and added to the top and bottom of the Die-Cut layer to form a frame - Baby Bling - Turqouise Rhinestones have been added along the Beautiful Bling Borders. With this sentiment - it is perfect for any occasion - including Valentines - although it has now passed in Australia! Ooops! Wink:Wink!

This card has been added to the following challenges:

Craftaholics R Us - Use Red on Your Card

Digi Chooseday Week - Anything Goes

Crafting By Designs - Valentine

Lemon Shortbread Challenge - Anything Goes

Moo-Mania & More - Love/Valentines 

Through The Craft Room Door - Anything Goes

Pause Dream Enjoy - Anything Goes

Crafting From The Heart Challenge - Anything Goes

Simon Says Wednesday - Die Cut

Pammie's Inky Pinkies Challenge - Anything Goes

Deep Ocean Challenge - Love Is All Around 

UnstampaBelle's Challenge - Anything Goes - twist - using something new (the Kaisercraft Collection)

Die Cuttin' Divas - Valentine's Day*

Path if Positivity Challenge - Anything Positive goes - optional - use shade of red

Retarte - Anything Goes 

Word Art Wednesday Challenge - Anything Goes

Unicorn Challenge - Love/Valentines

CropStop Challenge - Anything Goes using products that CropStop carries (Spellbinders Dies)

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 Hip Llama Tutorial

Hello friends - thanks so much for stopping by today.  I have a tutorial for Spellbinders to share today - using the adorable Hip Llama - and he lives up to his name beautifully - such a fun die to play with and so much potential.  I decided to make a desert scene with him - the cacti work beautifully don't you think!

Die D-Lites Hip Llama Etched Dies is a set of three dies and just like the name, it is one hip llama! A perfect design to add to any of your trendy and fun projects. -Spellbinders.

1. Cut/emboss one Hip Llama using the Platinum Die Cutting Machine and kraft  card stock.

2. Sponge the open areas using brown ink and a sponge dauber before removing the Hip Llama from the Die

3. Cut/emboss one glasses and bow tie using black card stock.

4.Cut/emboss one Hip Llama Mouth using kraft card stock. 

5. Sponge around the Hip Llamas body using brown ink and a sponge dauber - adhere to the Llama

6. Cut/emboss one blanket using orange card stock.

7. Colour the open areas using Copper ink and a sponge Dauber

8. Decorate the sponged areas using Gel pens.

9. Adhere the blanket to the Hip Llama using liquid glue.

10. Cut/emboss one large and one medium cactus using green card stock.

11. Cut/emboss the flowers using white card stock - glue together and colour the centre.

12. Adhere the layered flower to the right top of the large cactus.

13. Sponge a white card front (14cm x 10cm) 

14. Sponge using Summer Sky ink in the centre of the card stock.

15. Splatter using white paint/reinker.

16. Tear Kraft paper (to create a small hill) and adhere to the card front - trimming off any excess paper from the sides.

17. Adhere the large cactus to the wight side of the hill using E-Z Adhesive Runner Ultra.

18.Cut the medium Cacti in half and sponge the left side using Bamboo Leaves Ink.

19. Pop up the Medium Cacti onto the card front - slightly lower than the Large Cacti, using 3D Foam Squares.

20. Adhere the Hip Llama to the card front using E-Z Adhesive Runner Ultra.

21. Adhere the computer generated sentiment below the Hip Llama.

22. Pop up onto slightly larger black card stock, followed by a pre-cut green card base.

Spellbinders Products:

• S3-319 Die D-Lites Hip Llama Etched Dies
• SDS-030 Cacti Wild & Free by Debi Adams Stamp & Die Set
• T-001 Tool 'n One
• PL-001 Platinum Die Cutting Machine

Other Supplies: White, kraft, black, green and orange card stock; Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L: Extreme Double Sided Tape, 3D Foam Squares; Liquid Glue;  White and Yellow Gel Pens

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 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