Your Paper Insider Box 11 Paper

 

My go to color palette is brights but lately I've been influenced by all the soft colors I've seen on Instagram. I pulled out Your Paper Insider's Box 11 and was immediately attracted to the Unryu papers. Here's a closer look: 

They are semi transparent, the color you put behind this paper can influence the way it looks. I used the white, purple and green sheets for my card. The texture creates a subtle interest. It is a delicate paper, you could use a piece of copy paper underneath it to make it easier to diecut. It's more sturdy than traditional tissue paper but it is easily ripped.

Here's a quick video of the Box 11 contents:

I used the Concord and 9th Paper Posy to diecut all the flowers and the matching embossing folder to give texture to the petals. I have another card I made in brights with this set HERE. I added a few Spellbinders gemstones for a little bling. That's it, easy!

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Supplies:

                                        Paper Posy Dieset

----  http://shrsl.com/4w0uq  [Simon Says Stamp]

Paper Posy Embossing Folder

----  http://shrsl.com/4w0uq  [Simon Says Stamp]

Box 11

----  http://shrsl.com/4w0uz  [Your Paper Insider]

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Spellbinders Jump for Joy Frog Prince

 

The Jump for Joy Collection is a 3 piece collection from Spellbinders. It consists of the Frog Prince dieset, a stencil and a stamp set. The collection is available HERE at a bundled price.

The Frog Prince has several pieces that I didn't use, be sure to see the photo under Supplies to see what is included, the mushroom, flower and grasses are great extras.

I used the stamp set for the sentiment, there are a lot of sentiments in this set and clouds and greenery. I really like the stencil set, It's so easy to color in the background using the stencils. I used Distress Oxide inks.

This card was pretty simple. I used the stencils to make the background first using blending brushes. I then put together the frog prince with some scrap cardstock, gold metallic for the crown and some glitter red cardstock for the gems. Lastly, I stamped the sentiment on and added some red hearts around the sentiment.

That's it! Listed below are links to the supplies. Using my links helps me continue providing content at NO additional cost to you. Thank you.

Supplies:

                              Frog Prince Bundle (Discount)

                    ----  https://tinyurl.com/4hemyney  [Spellbinders]

                    ----  http://shrsl.com/4vy9k  [Scrapbookcom]

                    ----  http://shrsl.com/4vy9l  [Simon Says Stamp]

                                            Frog Prince

----  https://tinyurl.com/2awkeyud  [Spellbinders]

----  http://shrsl.com/4vy9m  [Scrapbookcom]

----  http://shrsl.com/4vy9u  [Simon Says Stamp]

Stencils

----  https://tinyurl.com/ymcxrnkh  [Spellbinders]

----  http://shrsl.com/4vy9p  [Scrapbookcom]

----  http://shrsl.com/4vy9q  [Simon Says Stamp]

Sentiments

----  https://tinyurl.com/2dfpwnsh  [Spellbinders]

----  http://shrsl.com/4vy9v  [Scrapbookcom]

----  http://shrsl.com/4vy9n  [Simon Says Stamp]

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Spellbinders Yana's Daisies Dieset

 

I have a previous post using the Yana's Daisies Collection, in that one I used the BetterPress plates. You can see my post HERE.

I used the BetterPress plate again, here on the right. But this time I used blue and green inks on the plate. These are Archival inks in Azure and Chartreuse. I used the stencil for this design and just added a few highlights with a marker. So cool how there's a stencil to add the shadow! I could never draw that.

The pink card on the left is the die that cuts out the outline of the flowers, the petals pop up. I cut it once from white cardstock, once from gold. I placed the white petal pieces back into the die, then colored them with Copic markers. I then layered the gold piece over it, better to color first than risk getting marker onto the gold piece. There's a shadow die included, I used it to cut the vellum. 

The sentiment is Glimmer hot foiled and is from the BetterPress sentiments included in this collection. The panel is embossed with the embossing folder from this collection called, "Molded Frame" 3d embossing folder. This is a good basic to have in your stash, I think it's sold out at Spellbinders already, I'll link it if I can find it elsewhere.

You can see the entire Spellbinders Yana's Daisies Collection HERE.

That's it for today, listed below are the supplies I used. Thank you to those who use my links, I really appreciate the gesture.

Supplies:

----  https://tinyurl.com/4v3t2pfz  [Spellbinders]

----  http://shrsl.com/4vxzi  [Simon Says Stamp]

----  http://shrsl.com/4vxzj  [Scrapbookcom]

----  https://tinyurl.com/4u7bumk8  [Spellbinders]

----  http://shrsl.com/4vxzm  [Scrapbookcom]

----  https://tinyurl.com/3nucc32u  [Spellbinders]

---- http://shrsl.com/4vobc  [Scrapbookcom]

----   http://shrsl.com/4vocd  [Simon Says Stamp]

----  http://shrsl.com/4vxzq  [Simon Says Stamp]

----  http://shrsl.com/4vxzs  [Scrapbookcom]

----  https://tinyurl.com/d9trr3p3  [Spellbinders]

----  http://shrsl.com/4vobf  [Scrapbookcom]

----  http://shrsl.com/4vocb  [Simon Says Stamp]

National Card & Letter Writing Month Day 25 Flowers!

 

Paper Source has a daily prompt for April’s National Card and Letter Writing Month. Today is Floral Paper. Paper Source happens to have some really beautiful floral papers. 

I had some small pieces of left over Paper Source paper. Their paper can be used for gift wrapping, collage, and some people even frame the paper. I'll link Paper Source's paper under supplies, if you're not familiar with their papers, just take a look, they are some of the most beautiful papers out there. I worked as holiday help for Paper Source and I would love looking at all the papers.

I think that is something that is key to remember, you don't only have to look at craft supply stores for supplies. Wrapping paper often works well, there are even some very nice rolls of paper at your local stores. I have embossed metallic wrapping paper and it works unbelievably well. I bought a whole roll for $5! Here is a link to my blog where I used wrapping paper with the BetterPress.

For the focal point, I used a new favorite from Spellbinders. It's from the Field Notes Collection. You can see the entire collection HERE. I wanted the flower die to match the paper, so I cut the stem from gold cardstock and cut the flowers from white (2x glued together) and popped just the flowers up with pop dots.

Since the flower matched the paper it was difficult to see, so I used a piece of vellum to highlight it. The sentiment is a stamp from a Spellbinders set.

All supplies are linked below. Using my links helps me continue providing content, thank you for using them.

 Link to all the Paper Source Handmade Fine Paper:

----  papersource.pxf.io/mOo7NM  [Paper Source]

Gold Dandelion Paper

----  papersource.pxf.io/Z6YZmR  [Paper Source]

Field Notes Wildflower

----  https://tinyurl.com/5yaehrff  [Spellbinders]

Jump for Joy Stamp Set

----  https://tinyurl.com/473sy3u7  [Spellbinders]

Arch Labels and Tag

----  https://tinyurl.com/44jxb6mm  [Spellbinders]

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Simon Says Stamp “Mandala Blossoms”

 

Simon Says Stamp has a new release called, You’re My Favorite. I received the Mandala Blossoms stamp set. There are also matching dies and stencils but I don’t have those.

I really like to try to make my stamped images unique, since I’m not a skilled colorist. I decided to use an old SSS die called “Arched French Doors” with it.

I stamped the floral image 2x and colored them exactly the same. I then placed the French door die over one of the images and diecut it. 

The window panes cut out and I discarded them. I diecut 2 more plain white panels and glued them to the back so the diecut panel would stand up off the other colored panel. 

I carefully placed the door panel over the colored panel. I placed the entire thing over a fuchsia mat. I stamped the sentiment in the corner. 

That’s it. Listed below are the supplies I used with direct links. Thank you for using my links!

 

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Spellbinders 3D Embossing Folder of the Month April 2025

 

This is the April 2025 Spellbinders 3D Embossing Folder of the Month. I think this one is stunning. You can also cut out the stamps and use them on their own, as I've seen many people do. This is just 1/2 of the embossing folder. 

You have from the 1st of the month until the 27th of the month to join any of the Spellbinders Clubs. There are many perks to joining, a discounted price on the monthly price, discounts on Spellbinders' products in their store, etc. You can wait until the following month to buy it as a stand alone product at a slightly higher price. Either way, this one is so good looking!

I ran a Tumbled Glass Distress Oxide ink pad over the folder to push the color into the background, leaving the raised areas white. It reminds me of porcelain.

For the diecuts, I used the flower from the "Field Notes" Collection. This is a great set, you can see my other cards using this set HERE.

The letter die is from this month's Large Die of the Month Club, the mailbox, another good one! See my card for that set HERE. The sentiment is from the Yana's Daisies Collection, you can see my cards for that collection HERE. I Glimmer hot foiled it in pink foil.

That's it for today! Thanks for visiting. My links to the supplies are below. If I've inspired you, it would be wonderful if you could use my link. It lets Spellbinders know you find my content useful and allows me to continue providing content.

April 3D Embossing Folder of the Month

----  https://tinyurl.com/yu544k58  [Spellbinders]

Wildflowers Dieset

----  https://tinyurl.com/bdcac8pu  [Spellbinders]

----  http://shrsl.com/4vrs7  [Scrapbookcom]

----  http://shrsl.com/4vrs9  [Simon Says Stamp]

April Large Die of the Month

----  https://tinyurl.com/5n78jsdd  [Spellbinders]

Crafty Hugs Sentiments (BetterPress)

----  https://tinyurl.com/d9trr3p3  [Spellbinders]

----  http://shrsl.com/4vobf  [Scrapbookcom]

----  http://shrsl.com/4vocb  [Simon Says Stamp]

Your Paper Insider and Concord & 9th

 

I received Your Paper Insider's Box 10, which are the bright papers I used on this Concord & 9th's Paper Posy. Box 10 is sold out but Box 11 started shipping last week. It's a subscription service at $29.95 which INCLUDES shipping! But there are offers for a 1 box gift or you can join and cancel at any time. I think it's a great thing to have a box of specialty papers on hand for crafting. Where I live there are no craft stores except for Michaels, which really doesn't have a great selection of specialty paper.

I couldn't resist the Concord & 9th Paper Posy, I like the large sized dies and most of all the embossing folder. The embossing folder has spaces to put in some of the flowers and leaves so you can add some texture. There's lost of different dies to change up the flowers, with different centers for the flowers, etc.

I sprayed a bit of Distress Spritz on the black background for a little subtle interest. 

All the supplies I used are listed below with clickable links. Using my links helps me pay for additional supplies like this dieset and cardstock.  I purchased the Paper Posy from SSS but they are out of stock last I checked. I saw them in stock at Scrapbookcom so you may want to look there and always check the COUPONS section for discounts or freebies.

SUPPLIES

Paper Posy Dies

----  http://shrsl.com/4vsyi  [Scrapbookcom]

----  http://shrsl.com/4vsyo  [Simon Says Stamp]

Paper Posy Embossing Folder

----  http://shrsl.com/4vsyj  [Scrapbookcom]

----  http://shrsl.com/4vsyo  [Simon Says Stamp]

Paper Posy Sentiments (I don't have this}

----  http://shrsl.com/4vsyk  [Scrapbookcom]

----  http://shrsl.com/4vsyo  [Simon Says Stamp]

Distress Spritz

----  http://shrsl.com/4vsyt  [Scrapbookcom]

---- http://shrsl.com/4vsyw  [Simon Says Stamp] 

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