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Wednesday, April 18, 2018

Spellbinders | Little Loves Collections | April 18th 2018 Blog Hop + Giveaway

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Spellbinders | Little Loves Collections | April 18th 2018 Release Blog Hop + Giveaway

Hello friends!

What a pleasure to be back for my second Hop with Spellbinders as they feature their newest April release of the Little Loves Collection by Sharyn Sowell.   Sharyn is an awarding winning designer whose talents run the spectrum of the paper arts industry.   Her beautiful hand cut silhouettes in the Little Loves Collection range from infant to early childhood in the sweetest of poses.  Each die in this collection is beautifully etched to keep the integrity of Sharyn's hand-cut designs.

CARD DETAILS:
I wanted to create designs with a playful retro look, so I chose patterned papers to achieve the effect.  Did you know that little ones actually prefer primary color rather than pastels?  

Baby's Playtime (Little Loves Collection)
My first card, uses Baby's Playtime Etched die S4-893 and patterned paper and ephemera from Crate Paper and Carta Bella, Toybox.  I must confess that I have had the Crate Paper line for a long time, waiting for just the right time to use it (she smiles).  When I can, I try to find a little image(s) in the paper that would make a cute embellishment(s) - like the little airplanes and tug boat.   I fussy cut and pop them up with dimensional dots.   Because of the approximate size of this beautiful die (6.20 x 2.04) and because I wanted to keep the card to an A2 size, I sniped the last two babies off the silhouette.  I will use them for another card at a later date.
First Friends (Little Loves Collection)
First Friends Etched die S2-295 provides a peek into the world of little ones as they play next to one another.  Blocks, trucks, dolls, balls, and toys pulled with string all help little ones begin to socialize with one another.   It looks like a playdate in this happy neighborhood!
Me and Teddy (Little Loves Collection)
Me and Teddy S3-334 is especially meaningful to me since our little grandson is named Teddy.  Little images, buttons, adhesive enamel dots, and Nested Lacey Pennants S5-029 all surround this little boy as he shares his breakfast with his favorite friend.

Baby's Birthday (Little Loves Collection)

And before we know it we are celebrating birthdays 1, 2 and 3!  Baby's Birthday Etched die S4-892 reminds us of a time we cherish and hold dear.  I off-set the silhouette using some yellow polka-dot patterned paper over some dark blue for a nice contrast.  I hope you've enjoyed my sweet offerings as much as I have enjoyed creating them for you. 

Next up on the Hop is:  Virginia Lu  

GIVEAWAY:

To celebrate this month's release, Spellbinders is giving away a $50 gift certificate to a lucky winner.  Please leave a comment on the Spellbinders blog by Sunday, April 22nd 11:59pm EDT for a chance to win.  The winner will be announced in the blog hop post on Spellbinders blog the following day.  Winner is responsible for shipping cost, duties, and taxes.

OPTIONAL GIVEAWAY:

In addition,  I will draw a winner to receive a $25 gift certificate to Spellbinders.   To be entered, just leave me a comment on this post.   I will announce the winner on Wednesday, April 25th and provide information to collect the gift certificate at that time.   *Winner will be responsible for shipping costs, duties, and taxes.*

The Winner Is
Leslie Miller

Please contact Spellbinders at the following email address: socialmedia@spellbinders.us by May 8th, 2018 with the subject line Spellbinders April 2018 Blog Hop Winner from Susie's Blog  Please remember the winner is responsible for all shipping costs, duties and taxes.

Congratulations Leslie!  I've emailed you with details, please check your spam/junk folder if you don't see it.   Thank you to everyone for joining in with the hop and leaving comments.


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KEEP HOPPING:  If you get lost along the way here's the entire hop list


Thank you so much for your visit today.  Enjoy the Hop!
Sincerely,
Susie ~

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Wednesday, March 14, 2018

Spellbinders | Sew Sweet Collection Inspiration | Release Blog Hop + Giveaway

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Spellbinders | Sew Sweet Collection Inspiration | March 14th Release Blog Hop + Giveaway

Hello friends!  Today I'm delighted to announce that I'm taking part in my first Spellbinders Inspiration & Release Blog Hop showcasing the Sew Sweet Collection by Tammy Tutterow.   This stamp and die collection features Tammy's love of everything handmade.  There are endless possibilities with this stamp and die collection so let's get started. 
Spellbinders Sew Sweet Collection Inspiration | Mini Book
CARD DETAILS:

When creating I like to represent the interests and style of the designer.   I decided to step back in time to my crafting beginnings with a little mini book.  This charming book features papercrafting, stamping, ribbons, and fabric crafts.  I've also added some of my own photographs, and a sample of my Copic coloring.  Something for everyone!

PAGE BY PAGE:

Spellbinders Sew Sweet Collections | Page 1 Close up
The sweet bird house, little blue bird, and flowers are all cut from the Sweet Tweets Collection in felt and layered on the Carta Bella Spring Market paper collection.  I've even added my sentiment from the ephemera line of the same collection.
Spellbinders Sew Sweet Collection | Page 2
Page two of the mini book has a 3x3 tri-fold decorated with a felted floral arrangement from the Sew Sweet Sentiments and Sweet Tweets sets both from the Sew Sweet Collection.

Spellbinders Sew Sweet Collection | Page 2 Close up
The tri-fold opens up to include three, 3x3 panels for photo's, stamped images, or sentiments of your choosing.  
Spellbinders Sew Sweet Collection | Page 3
Page three is designed with a pocket to hold a package of seeds, gardening notes, or plant tags.   You can personalize your mini book according to your style and theme.   Little french knots fill the centers of felted flowers and stitching decorates From Heart and Hand.   I've tucked a packet of mixed flower seeds inside the pocket - a perfect garden gift.
Spellbinders Sew Sweet Collection | Page 4
Page four continues with my garden theme.  What is more relaxing in spring than curling up with a good book under a blossoming tree with a gentle breeze blowing?
Spellbinders Sew Sweet Collection | Page 5
Scalloped or whimsy, there is a heart just right for your creation.  And if that isn't enough, a tag is included too.  The Heart and Hand Collection is a lovely set to use for springtime crafting. 

Spellbinders Sew Sweet Collection | Page 6
For the back of my mini book I have stamped a sweet sentiment "Bloom where you are planted" and embossed it with Rangers Antiqued Gold powder. 

From beginning to end, this mini book provides springtime appeal for the card maker, gardener, scrapbooker, or lover of all things "Sew Sweet!"  I hope you've enjoyed my creation using the Spellbinders Sew Sweet Collection by Tammy Tutterow.   It's been my pleasure to share it with you.


SWEEPSTAKES:
Spellbinders is currently running a $500 sweepstakes Here.  This huge giveaway is only available to US residents.

 GIVEAWAY:
To celebrate this release, Spellbinders will be giving away a $50 gift certificate to a lucky winner.  Please leave a comment on Spellbinders blog by Sunday, March 18th 11:59 EDT for a chance to win.  The winner will be announced in the blog hop post on Spellbinders blog the following day.  *Winner is responsible for shipping cost, duties and taxes.*

 OPTIONAL GIVEAWAY:
In addition, I will draw a winner to receive a $25 gift certificate to Spellbinders.  To be entered, just leave me a comment on this post and I will announce the winner on Sunday, March 18th and provide information to collect the gift certificate at that time.   *Winner will be responsible for shipping cost, duties and taxes.*

The Winner is:
Marcie Lovett
Please contact Spellbinders at the following email address: socialmedia@spellbinders.us  by 3/25/2018 with the subject line Spellbinders March 2018 Blog Hop Winner from Susie's Blog  Please remember the winner is responsible for all shipping costs, shipping, and taxes.

Thank you to everyone for your visit and wonderful comments.

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Patterned paper: Carta Bella; Felt: Papertrey Ink, Taylored Expression; Ribbon, Adhesives, Chipboard, Seed Packet, Photographs by Susie Lessard,

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Susie Lessard      <----

I'd like to thank Spellbinders for the opportunity to take part in the March 2018 Inspiration/Release Blog Hop, and hope you've enjoyed my sweet offering today.

From my garden gate to yours
Sincerely,
Susie ~

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Saturday, February 24, 2018

Spellbinders I Poppies Pocket Card Etched Die + D-Lites Poppy & Lavender

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Hello friends!

Happy mail never looked so good!  This past week I received a package from Spellbinders that contained beautiful Etched Dies, Poppies Pocket Card Etched Die S5-322  and Die D-Lites Poppy & Lavender Spray S3-322  These dies are both intricate in their designs, and perfect for springtime card crafting.   Beautiful steel dies really lend themselves to technique driven card crafting.  So let's get started and take a look!

Creating multiple cards to give as gift sets or keep in your card stash is always a value added in my book; when I can achieve that end I'm delighted!   The Spellbinders Poppy Pocket Die allowed me to do just that.   I die-cut two in white card stock and embossed them.  Using a beginner technique, I sponged on color to the raised area of the poppy in Hibiscus Burst and Harvest Gold Dye Inks.   The background patterned paper is from the Penny Black 6x6 paper pad, Beau Jardins, in pink and yellow.  Stamping a sentiment isn't always necessary when creating cards like this.   I used some chipboard ephemera with a short sentiment and strengthened it with Spellbinders Classic Circle die, and trimmed around the circle with a gold leaf pen.  Finally, some flat pearls, little gem stones, and repeated the gold leaf edging on both sides of the card.  Add a matching envelope and you've created a nice stationary set.


The next technique uses a Gel Printing Plate from GelliArts, a brayer, and paints.  Poppies come in all sorts of colors, but most people are more familiar with the red variety.   I spread some red paint on my Gel plate and pushed it around with my brayer until I was satisfied with the coverage.   Lay your card stock on top of the paint and burnish with your hand to lift the paint to the paper.   Then gently lift your paper and you've just created a background print that is different every time!  I let my print dry and then cut it with my Poppies Pocket die.  My background panel is a small floral print that is wet embossed using watermark ink and clear embossing powder on Spring Moss card stock from Papertrey Ink.   A sentiment is stamped in Lipstick Red from Simon Says Stamp on white card stock and cut using Spellbinders Labels Twenty-eight die.  As I did with the first two cards, I sponged on some ink for additional interest.   I also stamped on the matching envelope with an older poppy stamp from my collection and colored with Faber-Castell Polychromos pencils.

My last two cards use the beautiful Die D-Lites Poppy & Lavender Spray Etched Die S3-291   This die is a wonderful addition to your floral die collection and is a combination of both lavender and poppies.  I chose to design the first card using a faux letterpress technique.  One of the best video tutorials I have seen on the technique is from Jennifer McGuire Ink here.   I decided to use Lipstick Red Dye Ink to cover the entire image before I laid it down on watercolor paper and ran it through my die-cutting machine.   You end up with a beautiful faux letter pressed image of the Lavender & Poppy die cut.   I stamped and embossed the background panel using the same older poppy stamp with Watermark Ink and Ultra-fine Antiqued Gold from Simon Says Stamp.   The sentiment is from the Simon Says Stamp set, Choose Joy and embossed with the same Antiqued Gold Ultra-fine powder.  Both the smaller panel and sentiment are raised using dimensional sticky tape.  A few gold sequins finish this classic design.

My last card uses the same beautiful Die D-Lites Lavender and Poppy die     I embossed the spray and now the intricate detail shows through.   I used the same layout as above, but matted the die-cut image on Soft Stone card stock backed by burnished gold and black mat.  The same sentiment is used, but stamped and embossed on black card stock.   I also used Nuvo Crystal Drops in Ebony Black instead of sequins.  The impact of the black and gold is elegant and classic.

Two dies plus techniques that range from beginner to more advanced.  The result?  Five cards any card maker would be happy to give to another.  I'd like to thank Spellbinders Creative Arts for the opportunity to create with their product.   I hope you enjoyed these cards too dear friends.   Now go create something that makes your heart sing!

Sincerely,
Susie ~
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