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Spellbinders March 2020 Clubs Inspiration Blog Hop

Spellbinders March 2020 Clubs Inspiration Blog Hop and Giveaway! Two Chances to Win!

This hop is now closed. The randomly chosen comment came from MaryH. Thank you for hopping!

Hello, Friends! Welcome to the Spellbinders March 2020 Clubs Inspiration Blog Hop! You should be coming here from Brenda’s Blog. If so, you are right on track. But don’t worry…I have a complete hop list at the end of this post. This inspiration blog hop is loaded with great ideas for using the Spellbinders March 2020 Club Kits. You will want to visit all the blogs in the list, then comment on the Spellbinder’s Blog to let them know you completed the hop. To celebrate this release, Spellbinders is giving away a $50 gift certificate to 5 lucky blog readers – selected from the comments on the Spellbinder’s blog. Hop along for additional chances to win. Giveaway closes on Sunday, March 22nd, 11:59 pm EDT. The winner will be announced in the blog hop post the following Tuesday. The winner is responsible for shipping cost, duties and taxes.

Spellbinders is also allowing me to pick a random comment from my blog to receive a $25 gift certificate. I will announce the winner at the top of this post blog on 3/22/2020. If you are the lucky winner, contact Spellbinders at socialmedia@spellbinders.us by 3/29/2020 with the subject line Spellbinders March 2020 Blog Hop Winner from the Kathy by Design Blog.

Please note, store credit (gift certificate) cannot be applied to Club Subscriptions. Store credit can be applied to shop past Club products, Club extras and regular releases.

Stamperia Ceremony Love Card for the Spellbinders March 2020 Clubs Inspiration Blog Hop

I decided to go dreamy and romantic with the Amazing Paper Grace Elegant Infinity Die of the Month Club. The versatility of this die allowed me to use the square and circle dies to create a lovely shaker frame for this Stamperia Ceremony card folio. Here’s how:

First, die cut the frame from both patterned paper and cream cardstock.
Next, adhere the die cut layers together to create a sturdy and functional shaker frame.
Now, adhere clear cardstock to the back of the die cut frame. Use an adhesive that dries clear, and wipe off any smudges that might occur. I use Art Institute Dries Clear Adhesive.
Next add 3 layers of 1/8″ foam strips to the back side.
Decide where you want to place your shaker frame. Then place your sequin mix in the center of that area.
Finally, adhere the square frame as a diamond to create visual interest.

Finishing Details

I love the fact that this die comes with every element to perfectly finish the card design.

Die cut the corner pieces from cream cardstock and the sentiment from gold foil for extra elegance.
Next, cut patterned paper with the 2 floral from the collection to create perfectly coordinated flower clusters.

TIP: Cut flower layers from scraps of your patterned paper!

Finish things up by die cutting the sentiment from a bit of Gold Foil paper.

A Peek Inside

The Elegant Infinity Dies found a home on the inside of this card as well. Die cut the square frame without the inner circle and medallion piece. Then mat on soft pink cardstock to create an elegant note card. Die cut the corner piece from cream and patterned paper. Adhere them together, staggering the edges a bit to create a elegant corner pocket to hold the note card in place.

This vintage button from my stash adorns a little photo folio.

Spellbinders March 2020 Clubs Inspiration Blog Hop: On With the Hop

Now let’s get on with this Spellbinders March 2020 Clubs Inspiration Blog Hop! Here is the list of blog participating in the hop. The next stop is Linda Parker’s blog. You’ll find the complete hop list below.

I hope I’ve shared some tips, tricks and inspiration you can use in your next crafty adventure! If so, I ‘d love to hear from you in the comment section below. You’ll also find a linked supply list below this post. To see another project made with the APG Elegant Infinity Dies, click HERE.

Thanks for hopping by!

Cheerio,

kathy

SUPPLY LIST

Vintage Treasures Dies: Amazing Paper Grace Guest Design Spot

Vintage Treasures Dies Becca Feeken/Amazing Paper Grace Guest Designer Spot: Stamperia Ceremony Wedding Card Folio

Hello, Friends! This gorgeous wedding card folio is adorned with Amazing Paper Grace Vintage Treasures Dies and Stamperia Ceremony papers. And, I have a surprise I’ve been dying to share with you! For many years, I have followed the beautiful work of Becca Feeken/Amazing Paper Grace. Becca’s beautiful bows inspired my love for ribbon. So you can imagine my surprise and delight when she invited me to be her Guest Designer for the month of June! Knock me over with a feather! All this month I will be featuring designs made with Amazing Paper Grace Vintage Treasure Dies by Spellbinders. What an honor!

Stamperia Ceremony Folio with Vintage Treasures Dies: Bella Luce Oval

This shabby chic wedding card folio features Spellbinders Bella Luce Oval Etched Dies and Infinity Link Border by Amazing Paper Grace. The minute I took these dies out of the package, I knew I had to create a wedding themed card folio with them. They are so incredibly elegant!

This 5 1/2″ x 7 1/2″ card folio features a 1″ spine, giving me lots of room for interactive features inside. Here’s how I layered the front of this elegant folio.

First, cover your folio base with a 5 1/8″ x 7 1/8″ panel of ivory pearl cardstock.
Next, cut a 5″ x 7″ panel of designer paper from Stamperia’s Ceremony paper pad. Center and adhere over the ivory panel.
Now, die cut a Bella Luce Oval from Whip Cream Cardstock.
Leave the die cut layers inside the die, Then run the die layers through a Spellbinder’s Platinum machine using the Embossing Plate and Embossing pad. Follow the directions in the manufacturer packaging for this step. This will raise all the wonderful details in the die.
Lightly ink the edges with Vintage Photo Distress Ink to make those details pop!
Next, use the inner oval die to cut patterned paper to line the cardstock oval.
Stamp with a wedding sentiment stamp and heat emboss with clear powder.
Adhere in place, then cover with the filigree oval insert.
Adhere the outer filigree frame to your folio base.
Then back the inner oval with dimensionals and adhere.

Stamperia Ceremony Folio with Vintage Treasures Dies: Finishing Touches

Place dimensionals on the back of the diamond medallion and adhere to the right of the frame. Top with a metal heart, as I did here, or add a pearl button to the center.

To add shabby chic details to these Little Birdie Flowers, dry brush them with ivory chalk paint. Distress metal corners with ivory chalk paint and gold glimmer mist. Adhere in the corner. Tuck in a Champagne Wrinkled Ribbon Bow and vintage button, and the cover is complete.

Stamperia Ceremony Folio with Vintage Treasures Dies: A Peek Inside

A sweet little flip page and pocket detail wait for you inside this shabby chic folio. Once again, I’ve used the diamond medallion from the Bella Luce Oval to create a shaped edge down the side of the flip page. Each medallion is topped with a vintage button from my stash. This makes me think of the buttons down the back of a gorgeous wedding gown.

And what’s in the pocket? I’m so glad you asked!

A mini envelope filled with sweet wedding treasures and some journal cards fit perfectly inside the pocket.

Flip the page to reveal an elegant lace pocket made with the Infinity Linked Border. I’ve tucked a little gift card holder inside.

The flap page on the right is the perfect spot to tuck hidden journaling or small photos. The flaps have magnetic closures to hold everything in place.

Stamperia Ceremony Folio with Vintage Treasures Dies: Bella Luce Framed Photo Album

The Bella Luce Oval die is a delicate beauty, but a hard worker, too. I’ve used it to frame the cover of the photo album attached to the top of the card.

But it also works as a frame for wedding, reception or bridal shower photos. Just place a little adhesive on the outer edge of one side of the Bella Luce Oval Frame, and you can slip photos behind. The inner oval makes a great journaling spot, or a place for small photos. Once again, adhere just a little bit of one edge, and you can slip a photo behind the oval.

Stamperia Ceremony Folio with Vintage Treasures Dies: Video Tour with Tips and Tricks

To help you gain a better idea of the function and flow for this album, I’ve prepared a short video tour with tips and tricks.

I hope I’ve shared some tips, tricks and inspiration that you can use in your own crafty adventures. If so, I’d love to hear from you in the comment section below. You’ll find a linked supply list at the end of this post, too.

I’ll be back on Monday with my second Amazing Paper Grace Vintage Treasures Dies project. It’s a totally different look, and I think you are going to love it!

Thanks for stopping by!

Cheerio,

kathy

SUPPLY LIST

Amazing Paper Grace Vintage Treasures Dies by Spellbinders
- Shapeabilities Bella Luce Oval Etched Die
- Infinity Linked Border Etched Dies
Tools:
- Spellbinder’s Platinum Plus Die Cutting Machine
- Platinum Embossing Mat and Plate
- Distressing Tool
- Fiskars Wedding Stamps (retired)
- Stampin’ Up Mr. & Mrs, Wood Block Stamp (retired)
Paper
- Stamperia Ceremony 12×12 Paper Pad
- MFT Whip Cream Cardstock
- Pearl Cardstock (Darice/retired)
Inks, Paints, Powders, Sprays and Adhesives
- Vintage Photo Distress Ink
- Ivory Chalk Paint
- Iridescent Gold Glimmer Mist (retired, but you can use mica spray)
- Clear Embossing Powder
- Art Institute Dries Clear Adhesive
Embellishments
- Little Birdie Ivory Sparkle Flowers (Check your local AC Moore)
- Champagne Wrinkled Ribbon
- Silver Heart Charm
- Vintage Buttons from my stash
- Metal Corners

Adore Shabby Chic Wedding Card

G45 Ladies’ Diary Adore Shabby Chic Wedding Card for Frilly & Funkie With this Ring Challenge

Hello, friends! It’s time for another challenge at the Frilly and Funkie Blog. It’s June, which is traditionally a big month for weddings, and the challenge theme of “With This Ring” reflects this joyous season. I pulled out my G45 Ladies’ Diary DCE and some fabulous Tammy Tutterow dies to create this Adore Shabby Chic Wedding Card. But before I share the details with you, let’s see what Cec, our lovely hostess for this challenge, has to say:

Challenge Theme: With This Ring

It is wedding season so let’s create vintage or shabby chic projects that celebrate the big day. Your creation might be a card, a gift, a decor item or something to keep the memories of the special occasion.

Sound like fun? I thought so, too. So let’s dig in and take a look at this Adore Shabby Chic Wedding Card.

Adore Shabby Chic Wedding Card: The Inspiration

Inspiration is a funny thing. Sometimes it comes from a color, or a photo in a magazine. Sometimes it’s an idea, or for me a patterned paper. I’ve been thinking about this project for a few weeks, and while digging in my embellishment drawer for another project, I saw this little Tim Holtz “adore” Typed Token. And that is where the plan for this card began to gel.

Adore Shabby Chic Wedding Card: The Plan

I knew I wanted to use a very vintage, almost monochromatic color scheme for this card. Antique lace, pearls, distressed papers, “messy” stitching and shabby flowers fit perfectly into my plan.

This 5.25″ x 7.25″ top fold card has a 1/4″ spine because I also knew I wanted to add some special goodies to the inside.

Here are the steps I followed to build this card:

After building the card base from Ivory Pearl cardstock, I used my Tonic Distressing tool to rough up all the paper edges.
- TIP: Lightly spritz the edges of your paper with a Distress Sprayer bottle for easier distressing.
Next, I used ivory thread and added messy stitching to most of the paper panels
Then, I aged the edges of the paper with Antique Linen Distress Stain.
Next, I added cut up chipboard (from old packing boxes) to the backs of my card layers. This adds lots of dimension to a card.
Now it’s time to add the Venise Lace trim. It was a little too white for my color palette, but I just dyed it with Antique Linen Distress Stain and it was perfect. It is held in place with 1/8″ Scor-Tape.
Finally, for my shabby chic ribbon, I first stamped it in Tea Dye Distress Ink using the Dear Ruby Stamp. It’s hard to see in the photo, but in real life, this added a really subtle pattern to the bow. To add to the shabby chic vibe, I also tucked in a burlap string bow. I love how vintage this bow cluster looks.

Adore Shabby Chic Wedding Card: The Flowers

Now I needed to make my flowers for the card.

First, I stamped Tammy’s “Dear Ruby” onto the small dot paper with Tea Dye Distress Ink prior to die cutting. This added an extra layer of subtle texture and pattern to the flowers.
Next, I inked all the edges of the frayed posies with Antique Linen Distress Stain.
Then, I shaped my flower layers with a mat and stylus.
Next, I staggered the flower layers and layered them together with hot glue.
- TIP: When adding one flower layer to the next, I placed them on a double foam mat. Use a 12mm ball stylus tip and press down firmly into the center of the flower. This will cause the petals to “lift” and give you a more lifelike flower.
Now, cut foliage with Tammy’s Pom-Pom Posies Die.
- TIP: Ink the cutting side of the die with Tea Dye Distress Ink before die cutting. The ink will transfer from the die to the paper and make the vein detail pop.
Finally, add pearls and small gold beads to the flower centers and arrange on your card.

A Peek Inside

You can easily transform a card into a gift just by adding a few simple details to the interior design.

For instance, I added a waterfall feature to the top half of the card interior. Special photos of the wedding party can be added here, and suddenly, this card has become a mini folio. I created this feature using Tammy’s Waterfall One Die.

To give each segment of the waterfall a little more definition, I cut 3 base pieces from kraft cardstock and 3 pieces from designer paper. I trimmed the fold flap off the top of the designer paper die cuts, then layered them onto the kraft pieces. I love the way this looks.

Then, I cut journaling spots from the Ladies’ Diary DCE to fit the width of each segment. This provides a lovely journal spot.

I turned this gorgeous rose image into a tag pocket by just gluing the bottom edge to my card base.

Tammy’s Shortie Tag Die is the perfect size to fit inside a card pocket. I added the decorative edge to each tag, then trimmed it out with Antique Linen dyed Venise lace. These tags can hold photos on the reverse side. They also make a lovely spot to add a personal note on the back. You can see the stamped seam binding ribbon better in this photo.

Now It’s YOUR Turn

For the next two weeks our theme will be “With This Ring.” You will have until midnight on Tuesday, July 6th to link up your vintage or shabby chic wedding themed project on the Frilly and Funkie Blog.

At the end of the challenge the Frilly and Funkie team will choose their top four picks. Our first place winner will be invited to join us in a Guest DT spot at Frilly and Funkie. Three additional talented participants will receive badges to display on their blogs. Everyone who enters and adheres to the challenge guidelines will be entered into a drawing to win a $25 spending spree at The Funkie Junkie Boutique!

If you need more inspiration, be sure to pop over and see what the rest of the Frilly team has prepared for you on the blog.

I can’t wait to see what you make!

I hope I’ve shared some tips and tricks that you can use in your own crafty adventures. If so, I’d love to hear from you in the comment section below.

Thanks for stopping by!

Cheerio,

kathy

Product Links to The Funkie Junkie Boutique

Wedding Paper Pretties: Authentique Always Collection

Gifts for the Bride and Groom with Authentique Always Collection

Hello, Friends! I’m thrilled to be sharing another of my guest designer posts for Authentique Papers. This time, I’m featuring a pair of wedding themed projects made with the Authentique Always Collection. Both projects provide a unique way to present a gift card for the Bride and Groom and are both easy to make. Let’s get started!

Mister and Missus Easel Style Gift Card Box with Authentique Always Collection

The Always collection is done in gorgeous shades of brown and cream. Honestly, it is so rich and elegant that it makes me think of deep dark espresso with whipped cream on top. This little easel style gift box measures about 3.75″ x 4.25″ and it’s just the right size for the journal cards from the 12×12 paper collection.

Making this pretty gift box is so easy! I just covered the box base with designer paper from the Always 6×6 pad, then made a sweet little easel card that matched the size of the box top. Then, I glued the card base to the top of the box. I think this would look fabulous as table decor at a wedding, bridal shower or rehearsal dinner.

Use an image from the 6×6 pad with a Tim Holtz Vintage Cameo Frame and you’ve got a lovely cover for a mini folio! Paint the frame with Tattered Rose Distress paint to give it a shabby chic finish.

Accordion fold a strip of cardstock, then decorate with images from the 6×6 collection. Leave one panel open for a small photo booth style shot of the new Mister and Missus!

Decorate the inside of the card with paper and add a festive wedding banner made with stickers from the collection.

Inside the box, I’ve created a mini sized folio that measures 2.75″ x 3.75″. Decorate the front with images from the 6×6 pad and create a belly band closure with ribbon and Petaloo Flowers.

Add a small gift card pocket to the inside and fill it with little tags for extra fun.

Bride and Groom Envelope Folio with Authentique Always Collection

My dear friend Liz Gaze shared a great tutorial for this lovely envelope card. I made a few changes to the design to make this fun folio that I’ve filled with a gift wallet and other goodies.

The 8.5″ x 4.25″ envelope is made with one sheet of 12×12 paper. Just fold the paper following the simple directions in Liz’ tutorial and in about 2 minutes, you have made the base for this project. Brush your paper with Worn Lipstick Distress ink to add color to the basic brown and cream color palette. The fact that these papers are so neutral means that no matter what your wedding colors are, you can match them by adding the appropriate color ribbon, flowers or even ink.

After distressing the edges of some 12×12 paper, I stitched them together on my sewing machine to create a wallet.

Inside the wallet, I created a pair of gift card holders.

Here’s how to make the gift card holders:

First, cut a 7.25″ x 4.25″ rectangle of brown cardstock.
Next, score on the long side at 3.25″ and again at 6.5″.
Now, use a 3/4″ circle punch to add a thumb hole to the 3.4″ strip.
Next, line with designer paper.
Then glue only the sides of the punched paper and fold to seal.
Tuck in a small journal card from the 6×6 collection.
Finally, add a small pink photo mount and decorate. (Glue just the bottom edge of the decoration so photos can be slipped behind.

The Flip Side

The really fun thing about this envelope folio card is that when you fold the paper, you also create a pocket on the flip side. Fill this up with even more wedding goodies.

These 4×6 journal cards from the 12×12 cut apart page make wonderful inserts. I added a little wooden icon and a mini paper clip to hold them together.

This flip folio is held shut with a sweet ribbon belly band.

Doesn’t this couple look romantic?

The folio is made with 3 pages that will hold wallet sized photos.

YouTube Video Tour with Authentique Always Collection Wedding Goodies

I know it’s hard to really get a feel for how everything works together when all you see are still photos. So I put together a short, 10 minute, video tour with more info and tips for making these two projects. I hope you enjoy!

I’ve provided product links below for your convenience.

I hope I’ve shared some ideas and tips that you can use in your own crafty adventures. If so, I’d love to hear from you in the comment section below.

Thanks for stopping by!

Cheerio,

kathy

Product Links

Authentique Always Paper Collection
- 12×12 (comes with stickers)
- Always 6×6 paper pad
Petaloo Flowers
Ribbon
- Ivory Burlap String
- Pearl Pink Satin Swiss Dot Ribbon
Idea-Ology Foundry Frames
Adornments Arrows
Something Blue Wood Icons
3 sheets of 8.5″ x 11″ chocolate chip cardstock
3 sheets of 8.5 x 11″ pale pink cardstock
normal paper crafting tools like paper cutter, rulers, glue guns, etc.

Pastels and Pearls Wedding Card

Pastels and Pearls Wedding Card for Frilly and Funkie Challenge

Hello, Friends! It’s time for a brand new challenge on the Frilly and Funkie blog. This time, Nancy is our host and the challenge theme is Pastels and Pearls. Nancy would like us to create a vintage or shabby chic project that features a pastel color palette and includes pearls. It was a short leap from this challenge theme to this pastels and pearls wedding card!

Once again, I pulled out my Graphic 45 A Ladies’ Diary papers and spent a lovely morning making this shabby chic pastels and pearls wedding card.

This 5″ x 7″ side fold card is pretty straightforward. Lots of layers, pretty pastel papers, fussy cutting, matted images, and just a touch of pearls. The focal image is actually one I’d saved from the old Graphic 45 A Place in Time June paper. I love this sweet image of a bride being attended by children.

I used this antique silver optical lens as a picture frame. It was painted with Antique Linen Distress Paint, and sprinkled with glitter while the paint was still wet. I added one perfect little half back pearl to the frame. Inside the frame, I scattered clear micro beads. It’s hard to see in the photo, but in real life, it is so pretty.

You know me and my button topped bows. This ivory satin ribbon had the look and feel of a vintage wedding dress, so it got to join the wedding party.

This sweet little chipboard tag was the perfect finishing touch, so I just had to add it in.

The inside is fully decorated with a couple of pockets and a hand stamped sentiment tag.

That’s my take on this Pastels and Pearls Challenge. No outrageous techniques this time. Just a traditional pastels and pearls wedding card.

Of course, you are invited to play along in this lovely challenge. Just create a vintage or shabby chic project following the theme and link it up at the Frilly and Funkie Blog before 11:55 PM on June 28, 2016. The winner will earn the chance of a Guest DT spot at Frilly and Funkie, and everyone who enters and follows the rules will go into the draw for the chance to win a $25 spending spree at The Funkie Junkie Boutique. And there are Top 3 Badges for three further outstanding entries, chosen by the Design Team.

You’ll find all the details and the Linky Tool HERE.

I just love a June wedding…

Thanks for stopping by!

Cheerio,

kathy

The Funkie Junkie Boutique Product Links

Graphic45 – Ladies Diary Deluxe Collector′s Edition 4501252	KAISERCRAFT Pearls – Self Adhesive – Champagne	Ranger Tim Holtz Distress Ink Pad – Tea Dye	Ranger Inkssentials Ink Blending Tool-With 2 Blending Foams	Tim Holtz Ranger Distress Paint – Antique Linen
Tim Holtz Distress Glitter Clear Rock Candy	Ranger ADHESIVE – WHITE FOAM ROLL 1/2″ X 1/16″x 2.1 YDS.	Sizzix® Paper Punch – Circle, Small by Tim Holtz®