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Video: Happy Collection Inspiration | Elegant Glimmer Cards with Nichol Spohr

Video: Happy Collection Inspiration | Elegant Glimmer Cards with Nichol Spohr

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Hello friends! This is Nichol Spohr with a trio of three Glimmer Hot Foil cards featuring brand new Glimmer Plates from the Sharyn Sowell Happy Collection. In addition to the incredible Baby’s Garden, Vine, and Birds Forever Glimmer plates I’m also showcasing two brand new foil colors in Aura and Prism. These gorgeous foils really show off some incredible effects and are gorgeous. Fun Stampers...

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Happy Inspiration | Colorful Birthday Cards with Zsoka Marko

Happy Inspiration | Colorful Birthday Cards with Zsoka Marko

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Hello there crafty friends, Zsoka here with you today, sharing a few cards that I've created with the adorable Happy collection by Sharyn Sowell. This collection is full of birthday themed products, which is great because I never seem to have enough birthday cards in my stash! You will find dies as well as Glimmer Hot Foil plates in this line. This was my first...

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Happy Inspiration | Foiled Silhouette Cards with Melody Rupple

Happy Inspiration | Foiled Silhouette Cards with Melody Rupple

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Hello Everyone! My name is Melody Rupple and I am excited to be the Guest Designer on the Spellbinders Blog today! I will be sharing projects created with the new Sharyn Sowell Happy Collection. I am sharing two cards showcasing two of the new Glimmer Hot Foil Plates in the Collection. I used the Glimmer Hot Foil System with the Glimmer Hot Foil Plates to...

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Using Just Stamps & Dies! March Relax & Enjoy 2019 Card Kit of the Month Edition

Using Just Stamps & Dies! March Relax & Enjoy 2019 Card Kit of the Month Edition

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Hello Spellbinders’ fans! Are you ready for another dose of inspiration featuring our March Relax & Enjoy Card Kit of the Month? We’re back with our monthly series called “Using Just Stamps & Dies”. Just a reminder, these posts feature quick and simple card making tutorials using just the die set and/or stamp set from our Card Kits of the Month. We have Josie sharing...

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Happy Collection Introduction by Sharyn Sowell

Happy Collection Introduction by Sharyn Sowell

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Some of my happiest memories are those times when friends and family gather for celebrations. We celebrate birthdays and holidays of course but we also have the habit of festive half birthdays, gotcha days for adoptive kids, summer solstice and the first ripe berry of the year and so much more. Because life's so busy, all my die and glimmer plate designs are meant to...

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3 Simple Steps to Jumpstart Your Creativity

3 Simple Steps to Jumpstart Your Creativity

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Hey friends, it’s Laura Williams here, and I have a confession. A deep, dark, terrible confession. Are you ready? Sometimes - yes, sometimes (actually on a regular basis) I get into a crafty funk. I lose my motivation. My inspiration. My ability to glue two pieces of paper together in any sort of pleasing fashion. And it is so frustrating. Please, pretty please tell me...

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Video: The Gilded Age Collection Inspiration |  Soft Victorian & Bold Regal Cards with Desiree Kuemmerle

Video: The Gilded Age Collection Inspiration | Soft Victorian & Bold Regal Cards with Desiree Kuemmerle

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Hello Everyone! My name is Desiree Kuemmerle and I am honored to be back again as a Guest Designer on the Spellbinders Blog today showcasing the Gilded Age Glimmer Collection by Becca Feeken for the Glimmer Hot Foil System! This collection adds a regal and bold accent to any card you create! The Glimmer Hot Foil System is becoming a major staple in my card...

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Make Quick and Easy Cards using Basic Stamping Techniques

Make Quick and Easy Cards using Basic Stamping Techniques

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Hi friends!  This is Mariana Grigsby here today.  I am one of the FSJ Concept designers and I am thrilled to be taking over the blog only to share a couple projects with you. No matter if you are an avid card maker or you are just getting into this fun hobby, basic stamping techniques are always an excellent choice if you are aiming to create...

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The Gilded Age Collection Inspiration | Layered Foiled Handmade Cards with Hussena

The Gilded Age Collection Inspiration | Layered Foiled Handmade Cards with Hussena

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Hello, crafty friends! This is Hussena, from Quill and Punch Works guesting once again on the Spellbinders blog. I am so excited and thrilled to share some projects with you using The Gilded Age Line by Becca Feeken. I started working with the Spellbinders Glimmer Hot Foil System about two weeks ago, and have been really enjoying experimenting and working with it. I love incorporating...

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Video: The Gilded Age Collection Inspiration | Foiling on Acetate with Tina Smith

Video: The Gilded Age Collection Inspiration | Foiling on Acetate with Tina Smith

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Hello and Happy Wednesday Crafty Friends! Tina here from Cards and Coffee Time, I am super excited to be a guest designer on the Spellbinders Blog today! I created a few projects with the New Gilded Age Glimmer Collection by Becca Feeken. The Glimmer Hot Foil System can be used with so many different backgrounds, not just paper. I used acetate to foil with the...

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FSJ March 2019 Stamp of the Month - Good Places

FSJ March 2019 Stamp of the Month - Good Places

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Hello crafty friends! Have you seen FSJ’s March Stamp of the Month, called Good Places? This stamp set might inspire you to take a quick Spring Break trip to Holland, after you get inky with the windmills, wooden clogs, and tulips in this month’s stamp set. These stamps are perfect for springtime, and you’ll love stamping a colorful garden full of tulips and a towering...

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The Gilded Age Collection Inspiration | Foiled Greeting Cards with Brenda

The Gilded Age Collection Inspiration | Foiled Greeting Cards with Brenda

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Hey there everyone!! This is Brenda, from MyPaperCut Creations. I am absolutely thrilled to be guest posting for Spellbinders again today!! I have three cards to share that showcase the Gilded Age Glimmer Collection by Becca Feeken!! One of my favorite ways to use hot foil is to choose a patterned paper that coordinates nicely with the color of the foil that I plan to...

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Card Club Kit Extras! March 2019 Edition

Card Club Kit Extras! March 2019 Edition

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Hello-hello, Spellbinders’ fans! We’re so glad you are LOVING our March kits! To bring you even more inspiration with our Card Kit of the Month products we are sharing monthly inspiration featuring Card Club Kit Extras! Did you know, you can get awesome extra products to go along with your Card Kit of the Month? Or maybe you are not a Club member yet, but...

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Video: The Gilded Age Collection Inspiration | Best Wishes Foiled Card with Laura Volpes

Video: The Gilded Age Collection Inspiration | Best Wishes Foiled Card with Laura Volpes

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Hi everyone! It's Laura Volpes, from A bit of my crafts, and today I am absolutely thrilled to be a guest on the Spellbinders blog and YouTube channel and to share a card created with some beautiful products from the new Gilded Age Glimmer collection by Becca Feeken. Because I really wanted to emphasize the beauty of the designs, I went for a clean look...

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How to Use Planner Stickers for Colorful Cardmaking

How to Use Planner Stickers for Colorful Cardmaking

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Hello friends! It’s Laura Williams, FSJ Concept Designer, and I’ve stolen the FSJ blog today! Yay! Today I have three projects featuring a colorful, easy to use accessory.  FSJ’s Rainbow Pencils are adorable pencil-shaped sticky notes - and I’m feeling a little obsessed! The Rainbow Pencils might technically be a planner accessory, perfect for adding little notes or flags to your calendar or to-do list....

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March 2019 Glimmer Hot Foil Kit of the Month is Here – Wreath

March 2019 Glimmer Hot Foil Kit of the Month is Here – Wreath

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Our March Glimmer Hot Foil Kit of the Month Club is here! The Glimmer Hot Foil membership subscription includes an exclusive Glimmer Hot Foil Plate Set + One Roll of Foil. This kit is available March 1st, 2019, make sure to get yours! Join the Club Glimmer Hot Foil System and a compatible die cutting machine is required for use. Sold Separately. See Product Compatibility. The March "Wreath...

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March 2019 Amazing Paper Grace Die of the Month is Here – Spun Blessings Oval Card

March 2019 Amazing Paper Grace Die of the Month is Here – Spun Blessings Oval Card

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Our March Amazing Paper Grace Die of the Month is here! Designed by our very own Becca Feeken from Amazing Paper Grace this Spun Blessings Oval Card die of the month will have you creating gorgeous layered projects in no time! This die set features 6 dies that are perfect for elegant layered projects. Enjoy the step by step tutorial below as well as the...

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March 2019 Large Die of the Month is Here – Pop Up Garden

March 2019 Large Die of the Month is Here – Pop Up Garden

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The all-new March 2019 Large Die of the Month is here! This Pop Up Garden die set features 15 dies that are perfect for creating beautiful floral pop up cards! Enjoy the step by step tutorial below as well as the video tutorial to get you started with this month’s kit! Make sure to show us what you create by tagging #SpellbindersClubKits on social media!...

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March 2019 Small Die of the Month is Here – Hop Into Spring

March 2019 Small Die of the Month is Here – Hop Into Spring

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Our March 2019 Small Die of the Month is here! This "Hop Into Spring" die set features 18 die templates that are perfect for Spring cards and so much more! Enjoy the step by step tutorial below as well as the video tutorial to get you started with this month’s kit. Make sure to show us what you create by tagging #SpellbindersClubKits on social media!...

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March 2019 Card Kit of the Month is Here – Relax & Enjoy

March 2019 Card Kit of the Month is Here – Relax & Enjoy

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Hello Spellbinders’ fans! Our March 2019 Card Kit of the Month is here! This “Relax & Enjoy” Kit, like all other of our Card Kits, gives you everything you need to create 10 unique cards and even more. You now also get better goodies, including a 40 sheet paper pad, clear stamps, an adorable die set, tons of embellishments, and more! Check out our new Monthly Card Kit Extras if...

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Coming Soon! March 2019 Clubs! Card Kit of the Month – Relax & Enjoy. Unboxing Video

Coming Soon! March 2019 Clubs! Card Kit of the Month – Relax & Enjoy. Unboxing Video

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It’s almost time to reveal our March 2019 Card Kit of the Month (this kit will become available for purchase on March 1st, 2019)! Are you ready to see what’s inside? We filmed a quick unboxing video for you to show exactly what you can expect to receive in your box! We hope you’ll love it! Watch the video below and let us know what...

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February 2019 Clubs Inspiration Roundup!

February 2019 Clubs Inspiration Roundup!

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Hello Spellbinders’ fans! We hope you are excited to receive or maybe have already received your February 2019 Club packages in the mail! To bring you even more inspiration and spark your creativity using products from our Small Die of the Month, Large Die of the Month, Card Kit of the Month, Amazing Paper Grace Die of the Month and our new Glimmer Hot Foil...

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Video: Glimmer Hot Foil Inspiration | Happy Birthday Journal Spread

Video: Glimmer Hot Foil Inspiration | Happy Birthday Journal Spread

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Hello my Spellbinders friends! My name is Heba Alsibai, aka My Little Journal.  I’m so excited to be the Guest Designer for Spellbinders this month. I love working with the Glimmer Hot Foil System. It definitely makes everything you foil pop of your spread and the quality is out of this world. So I’m really excited to share my layout using the new Glimmer Plates...

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Double Embossing | TryDay Friday

Double Embossing | TryDay Friday

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You know how we love our Try Day Friday series!  Each Friday afternoon on our Facebook page, we share a new technique with you LIVE.  Isn't that so fun?  This week Creative Director Kim Kesti is sharing with us a super cool double embossing technique.  Not only is the card so super cute, but we loved how certain elements really pop. If you'd like to...

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Glimmer Hot Foil Inspiration | Clean & Simple Foiled Cards with Laurie Willison

Glimmer Hot Foil Inspiration | Clean & Simple Foiled Cards with Laurie Willison

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Hello there, it’s Laurie Willison here from Soapbox Creations.   I am so excited to be here today at Spellbinders, with a few new project using the January Glimmer Plates with the Glimmer Hot Foil System.  If you are new to the Hot Foiling, then stay tuned so I can show you the kind of projects you can make with this amazing system! I tend to...

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Easter Blessings | Cards, Projects and More For Spring!

Easter Blessings | Cards, Projects and More For Spring!

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Hello, Fun friends! We're definitely ready for spring and bet you are, too. Lots of you are having cold and snowy winters and probably just want to see the flowers begin to poke their heads thru the soil. Or, maybe just the mercury on thermometer rising a little bit would be enough. Either way, we're ready too. Especially after our Easter Blessings Live Launch Party...

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Glimmer Hot Foil Inspiration | Foiled Cards with Brenda

Glimmer Hot Foil Inspiration | Foiled Cards with Brenda

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Hello everyone!! This is Brenda, from MyPaperCut Creations. I am absolutely thrilled to be guest posting for Spellbinders today!! I have three cards to share that showcase the festive Glimmer Plates January 2019 Release!! I am really getting the hang of using the Glimmer Hot Foil System!! The foil is such a nice touch on handmade cards! A couple of weeks ago, I needed a...

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Stephanie Low Just Add Color Release. Blog Hop + Giveaway (Now Closed)

Stephanie Low Just Add Color Release. Blog Hop + Giveaway (Now Closed)

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Hello and welcome! We are happy you are joining us for our Stephanie Low Just Add Color Release Blog Hop! As always, we are thrilled to show you our new products, share inspiration and of course host a giveaway! Take a few minutes to browse products from this new collection: Just Add Color by Stephanie Low: Giveaway (Now Closed) To celebrate this release, we are giving...

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Glimmer Hot Foil Inspiration | Hot Foil Card Trio with Janette Kausen

Glimmer Hot Foil Inspiration | Hot Foil Card Trio with Janette Kausen

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Hello and welcome! Janette Kausen here guesting once again for Spellbinders! I am excited to be here and thrilled to share my newest projects with you! I’ve created three cards with a similar technique and feel, each with Glimmer Hot Foil as a focal point. Keeping ideas simple is a great way to complete several cards without having to reinvent the wheel with each go....

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Colorful Journey | Tools, Tips and Techniques

Colorful Journey | Tools, Tips and Techniques

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Hello, Fun friends! We are so very excited to share with you today because there's just so much fun and creativity. You love to be creative, right? You probably also like to use those wonderful True Color Fusion Ink Pads. That's one of the things Creative Director Kim Kesti shared with us during an episode of T3? Would you like to watch her do this?...

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Using Just Stamps & Dies! February Golden Swan 2019 Card Kit of the Month Edition

Using Just Stamps & Dies! February Golden Swan 2019 Card Kit of the Month Edition

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Hello Spellbinders’ fans! Are you ready for another dose of inspiration featuring our February Golden Swan Card Kit of the Month? We’re back with our new monthly series called “Using Just Stamps & Dies”. Just a reminder, these posts feature quick and simple cardmaking tutorials using just the die set and/or stamp set from our Card Kits of the Month. We have Josie sharing this...

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Just Add Color Inspiration | Floral Cards with Yoonsun Hur

Just Add Color Inspiration | Floral Cards with Yoonsun Hur

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Hello crafty friends! This is Yoonsun Hur and I’m so happy and honored to be Guest Designing for Spellbinders for this month. My cards today, I used the Large Peonies & Peonies Bundle stamp sets by Stephanie Low – these are so beautiful! For my first card, I heat embossed peonies & leaves on 4.25” x 5.5” watercolor paper panel with gold embossing powder. I then...

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Video: Just Add Color Inspiration | How to Make a Beautiful Floral Gift Card Set with Therese Calvird

Video: Just Add Color Inspiration | How to Make a Beautiful Floral Gift Card Set with Therese Calvird

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Hi there everybody!  My name is Therese Calvird from www.lostinpaper.com, I am thrilled to be Guest Designing here at the Spellbinder’s Blog today and I am showcasing the beautiful release from Stephanie Low – Just Add Color. What’s not to love, this collection is stunning!  Perfectly sized to fit on a card design and with so many pretty little bouquets I knew as soon as...

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