Spellbinders - Stay Fabulous

Hello friends, seems we can never have too many birthday cards in our stash.  I am always using up recycled bits and bobs that gather on my desk, along with current products to upcycle and bring back the 'pretty' in a new style.

I have recycled a tulip image and layered it onto the Spellbinders Em-bossing Fold'ers Flowers & Leaves 4.25 x 5.5 in Single Sided.  The folder had been sponged using Imagine inks - I love the way it makes the embossing pop!

The birthday sentiment is from the Classic Spellbinders Special Birthday Sentiments Stamps.  This has been cut/embossed using the Nestabilities Oval Bliss Etched Dies using the Platinum 6 Die Cutting and Embossing Machine - 6" and sponged around the edges using Imagine Memento Luxe in Rose Bud.  I have added highlights t the sentiment and the embossed front cover using Chameleon Pens. 

This card is linked to the follwing challenges:

Creative Moments - Anything Goes

Pammie's Inky Pinkies Challenge - Anything Goes

Crafting From The Heart Challenge - Anything Goes

Day Dreamer Challenges - Always Anything Goes 

Word Art Wednesday Weeks - Anything Goes

Paper Shelter Challenge - Embossing of any Kind

Through The Craftroom Door - Anything goes

Retarte 2W, E3 - #105 - Anything Goes

Lemon Shortbread Challenge - Anything Goes

Tuesday Throwdown - Happy Birthday

Digi Chooseday Craft Challenge - Anything Goes

Glitter n Sparkle - Anything Goes

Creates and Makes Challenge - Anything Goes

The Corrosive Challenges - Always Anything Goes

Cards Und More Challenge - Flower Power

Eclectic Ellapu - Flora and Fauna and/or Nature

The Paper Nest Dolls September 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

International Ambassadors Unofficial 'Anything Goes' Blog Hop

Hello friends - welcome to the Final International Ambassadors Unofficial Blog Hop for 2016. We have loved sharing with you - a BIG thank you to those who Hop along with us each month and leave such lovely comments - it means so much! This month the theme is 'Anything Goes' - it can be a new project or a favourite that we have already shared.  I hope you can hop along with us and see what each of the International Ambassadors has for you! 

 I have created a new card using some of my favourite Dies...

Spellbinders Products:

• S4-112 Nestabilities Classic Ovals SM Etched Dies 
• S4-475 Nestabilities Fleur De Elegance Etched Dies
• S5-177 Amazing Paper Grace A2 Filigree Delight Card Creator Etched Dies
• S6-050 Shapeabilities Amazing Paper Grace Cinch and Go Flowers Etched Dies
• S6-088 Nestabilities Stacey Caron Botanical Bliss Label 55 Decorative Element Etched Dies
•  T-001 Tool 'n One
• PE-100 Platinum 6 Die Cutting and Embossing Machine - 6" Platform

Other : Liquid Glue;  Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L: E-Z Adhesive Runner, 3D Foam Squares; Imagine Crafts: Memento Ink in Tuxedo Black and Angel Pink; Black Seam Binding;  black and white card stock; Want2Scrap: 72 Count - White Pearls, 2 Mulberry Paper Roses, handmade embellishment.

1. Cut/emboss one (1)A2 Filigree Delight Frame using Black card stock

2. Cut/emboss two (2) Fleur De Elegance #2 (#1 being the smallest) using white card stock.

3. Cut one Fleur de Elegance across the center,

4. Cut/emboss one (1) Classic Ovals #5 (#1 being the smallest) using White card stock

5. Layer onto the cut  Fleur de Elegance pieces - popping up on 3D Foam Squares.

 **NOTE: make sure the filigree ends of the Fleur de Elegance are showing at the top and bottom of the Oval - to create a frame.

6. Pop 3D Foam Squares across the gap at the back of the layered dies to form a level surface.

7. Adhere the second Fleur de Elegance #3 sideways across the back of the Dies to complete the frame.

8. Cut/emboss one (1) Botanical Bliss Label 55 Decorative Element #2 (#1 being the smallest) using white card stock.

9. Use the Die as a stencil, sponging the inside using pink ink and a sponge dauber.

10. Stamp the sentiment towards the top of the Botanical Bliss Die

11. Pop up onto the layered Dies using3D Foam Squares.

12.  Create Cinch and Go Flower - you can see Becca Feekens Video HERE

13. Adhere flower using liquid glue, as shown in the photo above,

14. Adhere a Mulberry Paper Rose with side of the flower.

15. Glue a black double seam binding bow to the left side of the layered Dies.

16. Adhere a handmade butterfly embellishment to the center of the bow,

17. Adhere pearls to the layers as desired.

Make sure you pop in and visit the other International Ambassadors - these girls are so talented - 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 Reindeer Tag Tutorial

I have a new Tutorial for Spellbinders - today I am sharing a Christmas Tag - using the gorgeous Reindeer Die - but this time as a silhouette -loving this vintage look.  I have also used other Dies and products as you will see as you follow along the tutorial.

Spellbinders Products:

• S2-236  Die D-Lites Holiday Fancy Tree Etched Dies
• S4-551 Shapeabilities Reindeer And Sleigh Etched Dies
• S5-505 Shapeabilities Layered Poinsettia Etched Dies
• SEL-006 Embossing Folders Tammy Tutterow Designs Horsehair
•  T-001 Tool 'n One
• PE-100 Platinum 6 Die Cutting and Embossing Machine - 6" Platform

Other : Liquid Glue;  Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L: E-Z Adhesive Runner, 3D Foam Squares; Imagine Crafts: Delicata in Golden Glitz, Versafine in Vintage Sepia,Memento in Tuxedo Black, Memento Luxe in Wedding Dress; Large Luggage Tag; Yellow/White Bakers Twine; Textured Ribbon; white cardstock; button; stickers for sentiments; red button; Want2Scrap: Swirls Finesse in LeCreme; Red Rhinestone

1. Emboss a large luggage tag using the Horse Hair Embossing Folder.

2. Sponge the embossed tag using Golden Glitz Ink.

3. Randomly sponge some Vintage Sepia onto the tag and around the edges.

4. Splatter White Ink onto the tag and lightly sponge some across the top portion of the tag.

5. Cut/emboss one (1) Holiday Fancy Tree using green patterned paper.

6. Remove from the Dies and light sand using a sanding block.

7. Cut/emboss one (1) Reindeer using white cardstock.

8. Sponge Reindeer using black ink and a sponge dauber.

9. Cut/emboss Layered Poinsettia flowers #1 #2 (#1 being the smallest) in red patterned paper

10. Cut/emboss Layered Poinsettia flowers #3 in green patterned paper.

11. Layer flower using liquid glue and add yellow button to the center.

12. Cut 2 petals from Flower #3 to form leaves and adhere under the flower.

13. Attach the Layered Poinsettia to the top left corner of the tag.

14. Attach the Holiday Fancy Tree to the left side of the tag using liquid glue.

15. Adhere a red button to the top of the tree with liquid glue, add red rhinestone and liquid glitter.

16. Wind twine twice around the tag and over the tree trunk - securing with a knot.

17. Pop up the Reindeer onto Tag, slightly overlapping onto the Holiday Fancy Tree; using 3D Foam Squares.

18. Adhere sentiment sticker across the reindeer's feet and above the Holiday Fancy Tree,

19. Trim Swirl Finesse and adhere from the base of the Layered Poinsettia.

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 Lovely Day Tutorial

Hello friend - I have a new tutorial for Spellbinders to share with you today using  the Art Nouveau Florals by Licensed Designer Stacey Caron,  Last time I used this set I created a frame using one of the smaller dies - you can see it HERE.  This time I am using this gorgeous flower that deserves to be showcased on it's own!!

• S5-272 Shapeabilities Art Nouveau Florals Stacey Caron Etched Dies
• SES-007 Em-bossing Fold'ers Floral 4.25 x 5.5 in Single Sided
• PL-001 Platinum Die Cutting and Embossing Machine

Other:

Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L: E-Z Adhesive Runner, 3D Foam Squares;Want2Scrap: 72 Count - pink rhinestones - self adhesive; Imagine Crafts: Memento Ink in Bamboo Leaves, Sponge dauber; Paper Doily; Computer generated sentiment

4. Cut/emboss two (2) flower strips from the Art Nouveau Florals using green cardstock.
5. Use the Die as a Stencil and sponge the flowers using Dandelion Tangelo and a touch of Bamboo Leaves using a Sponge Dauber.

4. Cut/emboss two (2) flower strips from the Art Nouveau Florals using green cardstock.
5. Use the Die as a Stencil and sponge the flowers using Dandelion Tangelo and a touch of Bamboo Leaves using a Sponge Dauber.

6. Emboss Floral Embossing Folder using white cardstock

7. Using a Brayer - apply ink to the Floral Folder - pattern side up.

8. Place ink side down onto white cardstock and use the brayer to make sure every area is covered,

9. Adhere to the precut cardbase using liquid glue.

10, Trim a Doily and adhere to the layered card base using liquid glue.

11.Adhere the completed Art Nouveau Floral using liquid glue.

12. Adhere the computer generated sentiment as shown in the photo above.

13 Adhere small self adhesive pearls around the doily.

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

Spellbinders Debi Adams Hello Geo Heart Tutorial

Hello friends - today I am sharing a tutorial for Spellbinders using one of the new Geo Dies by Debi Adams.  Love these 'cool' dies but could not resist adding a little 'shabby' twist to it.

Debi Adams clean and simple approach continues with an eclectic line full of fun, quirky and trendy designs called Wild and Free Collection.

Spellbinders Products:

• S4-677 Shapeabilities Hello Geo Heart Wild and Free by Debi Adams
• SEL-003 Seth Apter Em-bossing Fold'ers Lazer Beams 5 x 7 in Single Sided
• PE-100 Platinum 6 Die Cutting and Embossing Machine - 6" Platform

Other: Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L: E-Z Adhesive Runner, 3D Foam Squares;  Imagine Crafts: Memento Luxe in Rose Bud; White cardstock; Dark and light pink cardstock; Want2Scrap: Baby Bling - White pearls; Sanding Block; Acrylic Block; Auhentique Paper

1. Cut/emboss one (1) Hello Geo Heart using both heart pattern and heart Dies and patterned paper.

2. Cut/emboss one (1) Hello Geo Heart using heart dies light pink cardstock.

3. Cut/emboss one (1) Hello Geo Heart Sentiment using dark pink cardstock.

4. Emboss white cardstock using Lazer Beams Embossing folder.

5. Randomly sponge embossed cardstock where the embossed laser beams cross using Rose Bud ink and a sponge dauber.

6. Adhere the heart pattern to the sold heart using liquid glue.

7. Pop the Geo Heart up on 3D Foam Squares on the center of the embossed layer.

8. Adhere sentiment across the lower portion of the Geo Heart as shown below.

9. Adhere lace flower and mulberry paper rose on the left side of the sentiment,

10. Adhere small pink button to the top of the heart, 

11. Add a medium white pearl to the center and apply liquid glitter around the button - allow to dry.

12. 

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                  

                                

Wishing you a Lovely Day

Hello friends,  I am sharing a floral card with you - very CAS (Clean and Simple) for me but I love this stamp set - Ranunculus Field by Stampendous.  We had beautiful Ranunculus in our garden a few years back and I was excited for those fabulous heads to open - I was looking out the window one morning to see my DD1 (who was a toddler then)  happily ripping the heads off them all - last time we planted them - but I do still love them!

The image has been stamped onto white cardstock using Imagine Memento Tuxedo Black Ink.  It has been coloured using Chameleon Pens.  A computer generated sentiment has been adhere across the stems using Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L E-Z Runner.    This has been layered onto yellow card cut slightly larger.  The layered image has been popped onto a pre-cut cardbase using Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L3D Foam Squares. 

This card is linked to:

Crafting By Designs - Add a sentiment

Create With TLC - Challenge - Anything Goes

Inspiration Destination -  Always Anything Goes

Through the Craft Room Door - Anything Goes

WordArt Wednesdays - Anything Goes 

Scrap-Creations Challenge - Birthday

Crafty Sentiment Designs - Anything Goes

Sunny Day Crafting Challenge - Anything Goes

Retarte - Anything Goes  

Lemon Shortbread Challenge - Anything Goes

Digi Chooseday Challenge - Anything Goes

Crafty Sentiments Designs Challenge - Anything Goes

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

                            

Spellbinders Flower Bouquet Tutorial

Hello friends - today I am sharing a tutorial for Spellbinders - it is floral and delightfully shabby.  I have used a stamp, Die and Embossing folder from the Donna Salazar Designs Collection - a little bit of a fan here!

Spellbinders Products:

• SBS-051 Stamps Donna Salazar Designs Journal Words
• SDS-020 Stamps and Dies Donna Salazar Designs Flower Bouquet
• SEL-008 Embossing Folders Donna Salazar Designs Medallion
• PE-100 Platinum 6 Die Cutting and Embossing Machine - 6" Platform

Other: Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L: E-Z Adhesive Runner, 3D Foam Squares; Donna Salazar Lace Ribbons; Imagine Crafts: Memento Ink in Tuxedo Black, Memento Luxe in Rose Bud; White cardstock; Want2Scrap: Eternal Swirls - white Pearl - 2 Pack;  Sanding Block; Acrylic Block

1. Stamp the Flower Bouquet image onto white card using black ink.

2. Cut the stamped image using the Flower Bouquet Die using the Platinum 6 Die Cutting and Embossing Machine - 6" Platform

3. Colour the image using medium of your choice - I have used Chameleon Pens.

4. Emboss green cardstock using the Medallion embossing Folder.

5. Lightly sand the embossed areas to give a distressed look.

6. Adhere Donna Salazar Lace ribbons across the embossed card.

7. Adhere to pre-cut light pink card base (6"x 4")using double sided tape.

8. Pop the Flower Bouquet image up onto the layered cardbase using 3D Foam Squares.

9. Stamp sentiments from the Journals Words Stamp Set onto patterned paper using Rose Bud Ink.

10. Trim to size, layer onto slightly larger white card.

11. Adhere to the right side of the card,

12. Adhere Pearl Flourish above the Flower Bouquet image.

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

                            

A Warm Hello

Hello friends, today I am sharing a card created using citrus tones - don't you love the 'warmth' that is has. This card has been created using some of the things that are gathering on my desk - an eternal battle! LOL!

I have added a small panel of patterned paper to the orange cardstock, backing it with green cardstock.  

The Paper Smooches flowers have been coloured using Chameleon Pens and a white Gel pen for the added touches.  They have been hand-cut and popped up using  Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L 3D Foam Squares.

 

Random splatters have been added using Imagine Crafts irRESISTibles .  The sentiment has been created using a negative Die from the Spellbinders Sentiments 5 Die D-Lites.

This card is linked to the following challenges:

Artistic Inspirations - Anything Goes  / Flowers

Bunny Zoe's Crafts - Layers

Dragonfly Dreams - Summertime

Dragonfly Journeys -Tooty Fruity 

Fashionable Stamping - Blots and Splashes

Quirky Crafts - April Showers Bring May Flowers

The Corrosive Challenges - Spring 

A Gem of a Challenge - Flowers

Brown Sugar - Anything Goes

Chocolate, Coffee & Cards - Just Us Girls

PDE Linky Party - Anything Goes

Simply Papercraft - Anything Goes

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