Spellbinders Message in a Bottle Tutorial

Hello friends - thanks so much for stopping by!! Today I am sharing a tutorial for Spellbinders using one of the fabulous Stamp and Die sets from the Inked Messages Collection by Licensed Designer Stephanie Low. You can see how easily it is created by following along with the tutorial.

Inked Messages Collection by Stephanie Low is about sending heartfelt messages to those we love. It’s about keeping in touch and showing love to family and friends with romantic notes, encouraging words or even a sentiment to console. This collection expresses these feelings through Stephanie’s beautiful designs.

1. Stamp the outline of the Message in a Bottle onto white card stock using black ink.

2. Stamp the image insert inside the bottle.

3.Cut/emboss the stamped image using the coordinating die.
4. Colour the image using chameleon pens.

5 Cut/emboss the pattern paper using the second largest die from the Curved Rectangles Etched Dies.
6. Pop up onto slightly larger navy blue card stock using 3-D foam squares.
7.Use the Classic A2 Waves Borders Etched Die as a stencil along the lower portion of the card and sponge using teal zeal ink and a Sponge Dauber.
8. Using the same die randomly add some texture paste using a spatula, making sure to wash the die and spatula straight after use.

9. Pop up the bottle onto the card front using Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L 3D Foam Squares.

10. Stamp The birds onto the top right corner using grey ink.

11. Wrap blue and white twine around the card front securing on the right side with a bow - attach a fish embellishment and glue into place.
12.Adhere the card front to the pre-cut card base using double sided tape.
13. Stamp the sentiment onto white card stock using black ink, cut/emboss using the coordinating die.
14. Pop up next to the bottle using 3D Foam Squares.

Spellbinders Products:

• S4-788 Card Creator Classic A2 Waves Borders Etched Dies
• S5-006 Nestabilities Curved Rectangles Etched Dies
• SDS-140 One Day At A Time Stamp and Die Set Inked Messages Collection by Stephanie Low
• SDS-145 Message In A Bottle Stamp and Die Set Inked Messages Collection by Stephanie Low
• T-001 Tool 'n One 
• PL-001 Platinum Die Cutting Machine

Other:  White and gold card stock; Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L: E-Z Adhesive Runner, 3D Foam Squares; ; liquid glue; Imagine: Memento Inks in Rhubarb Stalk and Bamboo Leaves Want2Scrap: 250 Count - Brown Rhinestones - Self Adhesive; Sanding Block; Gold Stamens; Liquid Glue

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

Just for You Step Card

Hello friends, thanks so much for stopping by.  Today I have a 'fancy fold' card to share with you -  very easy one but it always has an impact - you can keep it as simple as you want - or go all out - or anywhere in between!

The card base has been formed using a piece of card stock 30cm x 10cm.  Score at 10cm, 20cm, 23cm, 26cm and 28cm.  Score in Mountain and Valley folds as shown above - it is that easy - and you can get 3 of this style card from a 30cm x 30cm (12" x !2") sheet of card stock.

The image comes from some embossed card stock from my stash.  I have sponged over it using Imagine Memento Ink in Bamboo Leaves, using a Sponge Dauber.  Next I have added Angel Pink ink over the end of the petals, followed by some white dots and finishing with a large Want2Scrap Pink Pearl - Self Adhesive.  The image has been popped up onto a negative die from the Spellbinders Shapeabilities Seth Apter Robo Square Etched Dies using Scrapbook Adhesives BY 3L 3D Foam Squares.  This has in turn been adhered to Anna Griffin Inc. patterned paper measuring 9.75cm x 9.75cm, followed by a slightly larger piece of music sheet - finishing with adhering the layered image to the top of of  the largest portion of the card base.  The sentiment is from the Kaisercraft Simply Betty Collectibles and has been adhered using Scrapbook Adhesives BY 3L 3D Foam Squares on the right end.

A row of flowers from the Penny Black Inc. Rose Edging clear stamp set has been coloured using Chameleon Pens, then fussy cut/Hand cut using scissors (so therapeutic at times) and popped under the layered image using Scrapbook Adhesives BY 3L 3D Foam Squares.

The beautiful pink roses are also from the Kaisercraft Simply Betty Collectibles and have also been adhered using Scrapbook Adhesives BY 3L 3D Foam Squares on the left end of the second step, along with a bird I have had in my stash for what seems like 'forever!'  The butterfly is from some patterned paper and only half of it was usable - but I am happy with the side on look achieved - some liquid glitter has been lightly added to the wings.  Want2Scrap 75 Count - Pink Pearls have been adhered to the top of the frame, along with lace and pink lace flowers along the front of the bottom step.

This card is linked to the following challenges:

Art Impressions Stamp Challenge - Anything Goes

Creative Moments - Always Anything Goes 

Aud Sentiments Challenge- Anything Goes + A Sentiment

Word Art Wednesdays - Anything Goes

Retarte - Anything Goes

CropStop Challenge - ANYTHING GOES - OPTIONAL TWIST CREATE A CHRISTMAS CARD WITH TRADITIONAL COLORS (RED & GREEN) 

Simon Says Stamp Monday Challenge - B IS FOR? (Bird)

The Paper Girls - DIE-CUTS 

Cardz 4 Galz - Flutterby 

Little Miss Muffet Challenges - Always Anything Goes

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

Crafter's Cafe - Use Lace and/or Christmas

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

Little Birdie Crafts - LOVE

Hello friends, thanks so much for stopping by!  Today I have a card to share with you using Little Birdie Crafts stamps, stencils and chipboard and Spellbinders Dies - a great combination - and I have to add - so quick and easy!

The card base has been cut/embossed using the Spellbinders Nestabilities Art Deco Fairmont Labels Etched Dies and the  Platinum 6 Die cutting and Embossing Machine.

The card front has been sponged using the Little Birdie Crafts Stencil - Dots 10cm x 18cm and Imagine Memento Ink in Summer Sky.  The Clear Stamps - Floral Greetings has been stamped using Imagine Memento Ink in Tuxedo Black Ink and coloured using Chameleon Pens.  Next it has been fussy cut/hand cut using scissors and popped up onto the lower portion of the card front using Scrapbook Adhesives BY 3L 3D Foam squares.

The Little Birdie Crafts chipboard sentiment has been given a coat of opaque white paint - sing a paint pen and glued onto the top of the card front.  Nice and easy, I chose a large sentiment as a statement but it also brings a balance o the floral image.

This card is linked to the following challenges:

Crafty Creations - Always Anything Goes 

Through The Craft Room Door - Anything Goes

Creative Moments - Always Anything Goes

Tuesday Throwdown - Anything Goes

lemon Shortbread - Anything Goes

Digi Chooseday Challenge Week - Anything Goes

Artistic Inspirations - ANYTHING GOES 

Whoopsi Daisy - Anything Goes (opt snow)

Simon Says Stamp Monday Challenge - B IS FOR? Blooms

Pammie's Inky Pinkies Challenge - Anything Go

4 Crafty Chicks - Anything Goes

Incy Wincy Designs Challenge - Create Your Own Background

The Paper Girls Challenge - Die cuts

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

Dangling Ornaments

Hello friends, thanks so much for stopping by.  I am sharing a card using  Spellbinders Dangling Ornaments Stamps Zenspired Holidays by Joanne Fink . The sentiment is as beautiful as the angel and definitely makes a very elegant card.

'Zenspired Holidays Collection by Joanne Fink brings her signature creative drawing techniques into the holiday spirit. For fans of Zenspirations, it is an inspiring to a fun-loving array of designs' - Spellbinders

Stamp the three ornaments from the Dangling Ornaments Stamps Zenspired Holidays by Joanne Fink onto white card stock using black ink and then fussy cut/hand cut using scissors.  Next colour using Chameleon Pens. 

The card front has been stamped using the Penny Black Inc. Christmas Story cling stamp and Imagine Delicata Ink in Shimmering silver.  The lower edge of the card front has been cut/embossed using the Spellbinder Bracket Border Dies, both the cutting edge and the patterned Insert.  Place along he lower edge of the card and hold on place using low tack tape - run through the  Platinum 6 Die cutting and Embossing Machine.  Adhere a strip of gold card stock behind the die cut border and pop onto a slightly larger pre-cut red card base using  Scrapbook Adhesives BY 3L 3D Foam Squares.

Stamp three decorative chains at varying lengths onto the card front using Imagine Memento Ink in Tuxedo Black.  Adhere the Dangling Ornaments using Scrapbook Adhesives BY 3L E-Z Adhesive Runner Ultra.  Add any extra details to the ornaments using Gold and Silver Gel Pens.  Adhere Red Sequins to the card front, along with a few red starts.

This card is linked to the following challenges:

A Gem of a Challenge - Anything Goes 

4 Crafty Chicks Challenge - Crazy Egg/Anything Goes

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

Lil' Patch of Crafty Friends - Anything Goes

Crafty Calendar - It's Christmas Time

Love To Craft - Anything Goes

Crafty Friends Challenge - Christmas

Crafty Hazelnut's Christmas - Anything Christmas Goes - optional theme: Use a Sticker (or Stickers)

Penny Black Saturday Challenge - Anything Goes + optional: Winter or Christmas

QKR Stampede - ALWAYS ANYTHING GOES

Christmas at Sweet Stampin' - Anything Goes Christmas

Crafting By Designs - Christmas

Simon Says Wednesday  - Anything Goes

Word Art Wednesdays - Anything Goes

Jo's Stamp Shack - 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 Sunflowers Tutorial

Hello friends, thanks so much for stopping by.  I have a tutorial for Spellbinders to share with you, using the one of the new Spellbinders Great ,Big, Wonderful New World by Sharyn Sowell.  I have used the Die D-Lites Love & Flowers Etched Dies Great, Big, Wonderful World by Sharyn Sowell  - such a delightful die with such beautiful details.

'Die D-Lites Love & Flowers Etched Dies Great, Big, Wonderful World Collection by Sharyn Sowell is a sweet silhouette of a girl and boy holding a sunflower in the center.  Great, Big, Wonderful World Collection by Sharyn Sowell reflects everyday moments and nature through her amazing hand cut silhouette motifs. With a bit of whimsy mixed in, these designs just make you smile!' - Spellbinders

1. Cut/emboss one Love and Flowers die using white card sock and the Platinum Machine.

2. Lightly sponge the sunflower using yellow ink and the foliage using green ink.

3. Add a strip of brown card stock across the back of the sunflower centre.

4.Cut/emboss the light patterned paper using the second largest die cut from the Fancy Edged Rectangles Etched Dies.

5. Lightly sand the embossed edges using a sanding block.

6. Pop up the Love & Flowers Etched Dies onto the sanded rectangle using 3D Foam Squares.

7. Cut/emboss the card front using patterned paper using the outer frame from the Card Creator Floral Panel Card Etched Dies.

8. Pop up the layered dies onto a slightly larger terracotta pre-cut card base using 3D Foam Squares.

9. Adhere a computer generated sentiment across the sunflower stems using double sided tape.

10. Glue a narrow double bow onto the lower left hand corner of the card front.

Spellbinders Products:

• S3-364 Die D-Lites Love and Flowers Etched Dies Great, Big, Wonderful World by Sharyn Sowell
• S4-847 Card Creator Floral Panel Card Etched Dies Flower Garden by Sharyn Sowell
• S4-905 Nestabilities Fancy Edged Rectangles Etched Dies
• T-001 Tool 'n One 
• PL-001 Platinum Die Cutting Machine

Other: Terracotta and white card stock; Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L: E-Z Adhesive Runner, 3D Foam Squares; liquid glue; Imagine: Memento Ink in Dandelion and Bamboo Leaves; Sanding Block, computer generated sentiment; narrow yellow ribbon, Kaisercraft: 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

Teacups Scallops and Roses

Hello friends, thanks so much for stopping by and happy Saturday!!  I have another card to share with you using the one of the new Spellbinders Cuppa Coffee Cuppa Tea Collection by Sharyn Sowell.  I have used the Shapeabilities Tea Pots Etched Dies Cuppa Coffee, Cuppa Tea Collection by Sharyn Sowell - so adorable don't you think?!  You can find the first card HERE.

'Shapeabilities Tea Pots Etched Dies Cuppa Coffee, Cuppa Tea Collection by Sharyn Sowell is a set of four dies that includes four different intricate tea pot designs.  Cuppa Coffee, Cuppa Tea Collection by Sharyn Sowell creates fun motifs from our favorite drinks that warms the heart and adds a little whimsy. Perk up some one's day with a creation made from this collection.' - Spellbinders

The Teapot has been run through the Platinum Die Cutting Machine using white card stock.  The die has been used as a stencil, sponging the exposed areas using Imagine Memento Ink in Teal Zeal.  The flowers on the teapot have been sponged using Imagine Memento Luxe ink in Rose Bud and a sponge dauber leaving the main part of the teapot white.  This has been popped up onto layered Shapeabilities Seth Apter Robo Square Etched Dies using Scrapbook Adhesives BY 3L 3D Foam Squares.

The sentiment has been stamped onto white card stock using Imagine Memento Ink in Tuxedo Black and cut/embossed using the tag from the Amazing Paper Grace Vintage Elegance Becca Feeken Giving Occasions Stamp and Die Set.  The die has been used as a stencil, sponging the exposed areas using Imagine Memento Luxe Ink in Rose Bud and a sponge dauber. This has been popped up under the teapot using using Scrapbook Adhesives BY 3L 3D Foam Squares.

A strip of teal card stock has been adhered 2cm above the Kaisercraft patterned card front, followed by pink floral lace and a strip of beautiful scalloped card stock from my stash added below.  Pop up the layered teapot onto the top portion of the card front.  Glue a flower to the left of  the sentiment.  Pop up the layered card front onto a slightly larger white pre-cut card base using Scrapbook Adhesives BY 3L 3D Foam Squares.

This card is linked to the following challenges:

Creative Moments - Always Anything Goes

Lemon Shortbread Challenge - Anything Goes

Little Red Wagon - Use Craft Leftovers

Digi Chooseday Challenge - Anything Goes

The Crafty Addicts - Anything Goes/Optional Girly

Crafty Sentiments Challenge - Anything Goes

Retarte - Anything Goes 

Simon Says Wednesday Challenge - Anything Goes

The House That Stamps Built - Anything Goes

Crafty Creations Challenge - Anything Goes

Time out Challenge - Black, White and one other colour

Word Art Wednesday 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