Spellbinders "Cymbidium Orchid"

 

I watched Susan Tierney-Cockburn's YouTube Video for this Cymbidium Orchid. I enjoy watching her videos on how to put her flower dies together. Not only do you get step by step instructions, you get a lot of information on the flowers. This orchid is part of her "Winter's Grace Garden" Colleciton.

 I cut the petals from regular cardstock and colored them using Copics (R20, RV81, RV21). For the leaves and stems, I used (YG11, G24 and YG17.Mine didn't come out as beautiful as hers did but I really enjoy her diesets. I love making dimensional cards. I also like the way they look on boxes, a nice replacement for a bow!

The background is one from my stash, I dipped and splattered Distress Paints. I wish I could tell you more about it but I made it last year. I thought it was too muddy looking but looked great with these pinky peach flowers.

That's it for today, I wish I had more info to share. Go watch Susan Tierney-Cockburn's video on YouTube for more inspiration!

Supplies with affiliate links:

See the entire Winter's Grace Garden HERE

                                Cybidium Orchid

----  https://tinyurl.com/p9wzvdsm  [Spellbinders]

----  http://shrsl.com/4oc5z  [Scrapbookcom]

----  http://shrsl.com/4oc62  [SSS}

Distress Watercolor Paper

----  http://shrsl.com/4oc66  [Scrapbookcom]

----  http://shrsl.com/4oc69  [SSS]

Distress Paint

(Speckled Egg, Lucky Clover, Mowed Lawn, Gathered Twigs, Spun Sugar)

----  http://shrsl.com/4oc6c  [Scrapbookcom]

----  http://shrsl.com/4oc6d  [SSS]

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Spellbinders Beveled Happy Birthday

 

When I saw Spellbinders "Beveled Sentiments" Collection, I wasn't really sure I could do anything interesting with this folder. Don't get me wrong, it's gorgeous but I could only envision cream cardstock for an elegant card. I chose the "Beveled Happy Birthday" but there's also "A Gift for You", "Thanks", and "Hello". See them all HERE.

I think this is especially good because it is gender neutral and simple to make a standout card! I knew I didn't want to use just cream cardstock, although that would be so elegant. I went to my box of specialty papers, knowing I'd find something in there. It's a box of Your Paper Insider papers, this one is called "Silver Holographic Rainbow". Here's another photo, you can see how different it looks from this angle.

I adhered it to a black card, that's it, simple.

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Beveled Happy Birthday

----  https://tinyurl.com/2s4wbutj  [Spellbinders]

----  http://shrsl.com/4o83f  [SSS]

----  http://shrsl.com/4o83g  [Scrapbookcom]

            

                                                                Silver Holographic Rainbow

----  http://shrsl.com/4o82t  [YourPaperInsider]

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Embossed Acetate and Alcohol Ink!

 

If you know me, you know I love a 3D embossing folder. It's so amazing the dimension and detail it makes on paper. I tried embossing acetate and was shocked it worked so well.

But how do you color acetate? Copic markeres look too streaky on the acetate unless you back it with a dark color to hide the streaks. I thought of applying alcohol ink to the back of the acetate. My idea was to randomly put some alcohol inks on the backside of the acetate, then use acrylic paint to fill in any missed areas.

I used a lot of colors of alcohol ink on this card. Please know you don't need all the colors I used. Just use a few and it turns out just as good. Also keep in mind you can use other colors, whatever you want. 

I filmed while I was making, so here's the YouTube video tutorial:

Below are clickable links to the stores that carry the supplies I used. Thanks for using my links, it allows me to continue providing content, I purchased all the alcohol ink and acetate I used. 

Just a quick note if you do want to support me and my content, if you use Shopify, (on the purchase page) Shopify receives the commission, not me. 

Spellbinders 3D Embossing Folder of the Month for October

---- https://tinyurl.com/ecp9dt38 [Spellbinders Club you can quit at any time] Ranger Alcohol Inks (Sunshine, Dijon, Lettuce, Orange, Terra Cotta, Espresso, Valencia, Sunset Orange, Willow, Moss, Limeade) not all colors are necessary!

---- http://shrsl.com/4o2b3 [Scrapbookcom] ---- http://shrsl.com/4o2b4 [SSS]

Acetate (I used We R Memory Keepers but here's a substitute)

---- http://shrsl.com/4o2b6 [Scrapbookcom] ---- https://shrsl.com/4o2b5 [SSS] this is thick and also heat resistant ---- https://tinyurl.com/4ddpn5py [Spellbinders] Ranger Blower Tool

---- http://shrsl.com/4o2b7 [Scrapbookcom] ---- http://shrsl.com/4o2b8 [SSS] Sizzix Adhesive Sheets

---- https://shrsl.com/4o2ba [Scrapbookcom]

---- http://shrsl.com/4o2bb [SSS] Distress Collage Medium

---- http://shrsl.com/4o2bc [Scrapbookcom] ---- https://shrsl.com/4o2bd [SSS] Spellbinders Autumn Sentiments Press Plate and Dies

---- https://tinyurl.com/bjw2asdx [Spellbinders] Gold and Black Acrylic Paints (no links from Hobby Lobby)

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Spellbinders September 2024 Stitching Die of the Month

 

Hello Fall! I'm excited to see all the lovely fall colors in cards. This is the September Stitching Die of the Month for Spellbinders. If you're not familiar with the Spellbinders Clubs, learn more HERE.

This is a big die. I decided a big die needed a big card, so I made a 5x7" card and placed 2 of the sunflowers on it. I did minimal stitching here, just the top layer has stitching on both flower. That's what makes the Stitching die so versatile. There's solid dies included with a stitcheable die that is inserted into the outiline die. 

With my card above, you can see there's the solid die behind the stitched die. You could easily make the whole thing solid and have a great looking sunflower. There are stitching dies included for the leaves and the center of the flower, but I decided to just stitch the petals. This took me no time to make, I stitched while I watched "The Perfect Couple" on Netflix.

I diecut all the pieces first and lightly inked the edges with Distress ink. It added a bit of interest and dimension.  I used Mustard Seed on the flower and Forest Moss on the leaves. I diecut 1 extra layer for each flower and glued it together, just to make it sturdy. 

For the flower in the forefront, I glued the solid layer directly on the card front. Then I used pop dots to pop up the stitched flower. I think that makes a big difference but certainly not necessary.

I should tell a bit about the blue background. I took a piece of Distress Watercolor Cardstock and cut it to 5x7".  I used the textured side of the paper, which I rarely do, but I like it for a background, adds a bit of interest. I misted the paper, put some Brutus Monroe Aqua Pigments on my craft mat and pulled the paper through, dried it, then dipped it again, dried it, just to get some pretty layers.

After it was dry, I put a heavy book on it to flatten it out. The pretty dew drops are no longer available, they were from Studio Katia, which I think is no longer in business.

That's it for today here's the Supply List with clickable links. If you use my link to make a purchase, I receive a small commission. Thank you for letting me know my work here is useful.

SUPPLIES:

                                    September Stitching DOM

----  https://tinyurl.com/2rff66vy  [Spellbinders]

Distress Watercolor Cardstock

----  http://shrsl.com/4o1lp  [Scrapbookcom]

----  http://shrsl.com/4o1lv  [SSS]

Brutus Monroe Aqua Pigments

(I used Dorothy, Green, Violet and Blue)

----  http://shrsl.com/4o1m6  [Scrapbookcom]

----  http://shrsl.com/4o1m1  [SSS]

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Spellbinders Stitched String Lights!

 

This is such a fun card! I used Spellbinders "Stitched String Lights" from the Stitched Bright Collection, see it HERE. 

You can add the stitching, which I chose to do, or skip it by using the solid die. You could use pretty colored glitter paper for the bulbs, or inked paper, whatever you like. Spellbinders has so many stitching dies, there's also a Stitching Die of the Month Club, which I have used in the past, check out those on my blog.

I started with black cardstock and embossed it with the "Layered Holiday Lights" embossing folder. This one pairs well with these dies.

I decided on using bright colors for my bulbs and used closely matching thread, separating the 6 strands of the thread into 3 strands and just doing a simple straight stitch. I used some of the yellow craft tape to secure the thread on the back. I also diecut an extra solid layer of the bulb to the back, just so it was easier to adhere to the card.

I decided to foil the sentiments for extra sparkle. They are BetterPress plates, so you could just ink the plates if you so choose.

I added a few sequins for a fill in, just a little festive.

Thats it for today, listed below are the supplies I used with my links to go directly to stores that sell the product. Using my links to make a purchase let these stores (and me) know you find my content worthwhile and allow me to continue providing content.

Supplies:

               Layered Holiday Lights Embossing Folder & Stencil

----  https://tinyurl.com/ydv2jmeh  [Spellbinders]

----  http://shrsl.com/4nw9c  [Scrapbookcom]

----  http://shrsl.com/4nw9f  [SSS]

Stitched Christmas Lights

----  https://tinyurl.com/yzjypw3u  [Spellbinders]

----  http://shrsl.com/4nw8y  [Scrapbookcom]

----  http://shrsl.com/4nw92  [SSS}

Christmas Sentiments Press Plates

----  https://tinyurl.com/5ahr3cck  [Spellbinders]

---- http://shrsl.com/4nw95  [Scrapbookcom]

----  http://shrsl.com/4nw99  [SSS}

Spellbinders Best Ever Craft Tape (I used .25 in but it comes in other sizes too)

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

----  http://shrsl.com/4nw9h [Scrapbookcom]

----  http://shrsl.com/4nw9j  [SSS}

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Simon Says Stamp STAMPtember Party!

 

Hello and Happy STAMPtember! I'm joining Simon Says Stamp for a party to celebrate their 15th STAMPtember.

I'm sharing my card using their stamp set called, "Grateful Florals". Yesterday I shared a different card using the same set but I colored all the flowers in using Copic markers. I'm not a great colorist, so for me that was time consuming. 

Fot today's card, I cut a piece of cardstock to 5 1/2" x 5 1/2". I used 1 inch low take tape to create a border around the edge. I ink blended the center of the card with Distress Oxide inks in Fossilized Amber, Ripe Persimmon and Lumberjack Plaid (I started with Candied Apple but thought it looked too orange). 

Peel off the tape and let the ink dry completely (you can use a heat gun or just let it dry on it's own.) It must be dry or the embossing powder will stick to it.

I used a anti-static bag all over the panel, even on the border where the tape was in case there's a bit of stickiness where the tape was. I then used Versamark to ink the stamp. Then poured the gold embossing powder over the ink and heated it. Brutus Monroe makes the best gold embossing powder.

I mounted the panel onto a gold metallic cardstock and then on orange cardstock for 2 mats. I then adhered all this onto a plain white square card.

Here's a quick 1 minute video on how it was done:

SUPPLIES with direct links to Simon Says Stamp. Using my link lets them and me know that you find this content useful! Thank you.

Grateful Florals

----  http://shrsl.com/4ntps  [SSS]

Versamark Ink Pad (for embossing)

---- http://shrsl.com/4ntq8  [SSS] 

Brutus Monroe Gilded Embossing Powder

----  http://shrsl.com/4ntq2  [SSS}

Anti Static Bag

----  http://shrsl.com/4ntq3  [SSS]

Distress Oxide Inks (Fossilized Amber, Lumberjack Plaid, Ripe Persimmon

----  http://shrsl.com/4ntqc  [SSS]

Thank you for looking! Please visit the Simon Says Stamp Blog for the complete list of party participants! There's a gift with purchase code on each stop, pick your favorite (1 code per order). 

Here's mine (until 9/3/24 11:59 PM)

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Dancin Fairy from the Storytelling by Spellbinders Collection

 

Hello! Today I'm using more diesets from the Storytelling Scrapbook Collection by Spellbinders, you can see the whole collection by clicking HERE. Even though it's a scrapbooking collection, I used the dies for a card. This would be a great dieset for a page on a Disney trip but look how sweet this image is for a little girl! Birthday or tooth fairy?

I started with a white card, I ink blended some Distress Oxide inks in shades of blue, then spattered the card with some silver metallic watercolors.

The best thing about these small dies is I always go to my scrap file first. I have hanging folders for a drawer, they plastic and each is in a different color. So the yellow folder has yellow scraps, blue has blue scraps, etc. I have one folder that holds black scraps and all the metallic paper scraps. I find this helps me use my scraps up, less waste.

The metallic paper scrap I used, I'm pretty sure, is from Your Paper Insider.  You can click HERE to check out what they have. The pink glitter paper is from Spellbinders, linked below.

'Magic' is cut 2x from regular pink cardstock, then once from the glitter cardstock and glued together for extra dimension. I did partial diecutting using the 'Magic' shadow die on a diagonal.

"dreams come true" is from a BetterPress set called "Magic Sentiments", of course, I hot foiled it. I love the holographic foil, I'll link it below. The fairy was cut once from scraps, then popped up with pop dots.

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                                            Dancin' Fairy Twinkle

----  https://tinyurl.com/2w2buhfp  [Spellbinders]

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

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

MAGIC Die and Shadow

----  https://tinyurl.com/55atvanr  [Spellbinders]

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

----  http://shrsl.com/4nplj  [SSS]

Magic Sentiments Press Plate

----  https://tinyurl.com/3en8ejjn  [Spellbinders]

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

----  http://shrsl.com/4nplt  [SSS]

Holographic Metallic & Holographic Shimmer Pack

----  https://tinyurl.com/2p2e8zu2  [Spellbinders]

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

----  http://shrsl.com/4ngxm  [SSS]

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