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1 Trick 5 cards – Dry embossing with stencils

January 15, 2020

Hi guys, are you ready for another 1-trick-5-cards post? I know I am :) 1 Trick: Today’s trick is to dry emboss with stencils instead of embossing folders. You do need to use a die cutting / embossing machine for this too. The sandwich will be the platform your stencil paper on which to dry… Read More 1 Trick 5 cards – Dry embossing with stencils

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Hot foiled hearts Valentine card – January’20 Glimmer Kit Add On – “Snarky Hearts”

January 13, 2020

Hi friends, the Sun has decided to bless us with his presence today and I am celebrating by creating a bright & cheery card full of foiled hearts :) This month’s Glimmer Foil kit is just perfect for Valentine’s day – it has gorgeous corner borders and matching dies for making envelopes + several hearts… Read More Hot foiled hearts Valentine card – January’20 Glimmer Kit Add On – “Snarky Hearts”

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5 easy cards with no stamping – Spellbinders Card Kit of the Month – Jan 2020

January 12, 2020

Hi friends, today I have 5 cards to share with you – all easy, nothing elaborate, but just some ideas to use the patterned papers and ephemera pieces. I am showcasing goodies from Spellbinders Card Kit of the Month – Jan 2020 but the same ideas can be applied to papers / die cuts from… Read More 5 easy cards with no stamping – Spellbinders Card Kit of the Month – Jan 2020

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Creating a stamped background – Spellbinders + Fun Stampers Journey Stamp of the Month – Jan 2020

January 10, 2020

Hi friends, today I have two different ideas for you to create stamped backgrounds. Both these cards use Spellbinders + Fun Stampers Journey Stamp of the Month for Jan 2020. This kit is full of fun stamp images that can be used for both cards as well as envelopes. For both of today’s cards, I… Read More Creating a stamped background – Spellbinders + Fun Stampers Journey Stamp of the Month – Jan 2020

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3-D Flower bouquet using Spellbinders Amazing Paper Grace Die of the Month – Jan 2020

January 6, 2020

Hi friends, I have a 3-d project to share with you today. I have said this several times before Becca Feeken from Amazing Paper Grace is a genius of die making. I love her dies and these vignettes just take things to next level. Let me be honest here, I was intimidated at first. For… Read More 3-D Flower bouquet using Spellbinders Amazing Paper Grace Die of the Month – Jan 2020

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Best Friends Split Heart Necklace on a card – Spellbinders Large Die of the Month Jan 2020

January 4, 2020

Hi friends, I am trying to savor the last couple days of winter break with more crafting :) and I have a video for you with this one. I made a card with a split-heart necklaces on it and the hearts say “Best Friends”. Eeeee!!! I am so in love with this! My girls have… Read More Best Friends Split Heart Necklace on a card – Spellbinders Large Die of the Month Jan 2020

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A masculine-ish card for Valentine’s Day using Spellbinders Card Kit of the Month – Jan 2020

January 3, 2020

Hi friends, I love convertibles – I think they are cool (may be not always so-practical), but cool for sure. My older one loves them too, so this month’s die from Spellbinders card kit was oh so fun for us :) I also tried to make this card a bit masculine, but Valentine-themed: no bling,… Read More A masculine-ish card for Valentine’s Day using Spellbinders Card Kit of the Month – Jan 2020

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2-for-1 cards using Spellbinders Small Die Of the Month Jan 2020

January 1, 2020

Hello my dear crafty friends! A warm welcome and very best wishes for an awesome year ahead. I am hoping 2020 becomes your best creative year till date. May all your crafty dreams come true!! In today’s post I want to share some beautiful love themed cards – both made using one die set and… Read More 2-for-1 cards using Spellbinders Small Die Of the Month Jan 2020

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Last Minute Christmas Cards

December 22, 2019

Hi friends, are you looking for some last minute cards for Christmas? Then it’s time to pull out those stickers / ephemera pieces / pretty papers you have been collecting (like I do) :D For both cards today, I did something really simple dry embossed the card front foam mounted the focal point stickers embellished… Read More Last Minute Christmas Cards

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Watercolor Card using Dec 2019 Card kit of the Month from Spellbinders

December 19, 2019

Hi friends, did you know that along with the foxy dies, this month’s Spellbinders card kit also includes a stamp set that has a cute little foxy too? Today I made a card using the stamp set and used Gansai Tambi watercolors with it. I cut my Ranger watercolor panel to be almost a square.… Read More Watercolor Card using Dec 2019 Card kit of the Month from Spellbinders

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Elegant card using Amazing Paper Grace past die kit

December 16, 2019

Hi guys, we celebrated holiday stuff at work today and we did give our boss the card I made for him, so it is safe to share this one here now :) This is a 5×7 card, so it is larger than the ones I usually make. I also stepped out of my comfort zone… Read More Elegant card using Amazing Paper Grace past die kit

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Card idea using Dec 2019 Amazing Paper Grace die of the Month from Spellbinders

December 14, 2019

Hi guys, ready for one more card idea? Today I am playing with Dec 2019 Amazing Paper Grace die of the Month from Spellbinders. Becca is simply a die designing genius. I adore her designs and this month’s kit does not disappoint. It’s really meant to add an instant wow-factor to your cards. I decided… Read More Card idea using Dec 2019 Amazing Paper Grace die of the Month from Spellbinders

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Card idea using Dec 2019 Stamp of the Month from Fun Stampers Journey + Spellbinders

December 12, 2019

Hi friends, I am still playing with Spellbinders club kits and today I brought out the Penguins – from this month’s Fun Stampers Journey + Spellbinders Stamp of the Month kit to make a birthday card – perfect for those Winter birthdays. :) Penguins (and Pandas) are some of the easiest critters to color –… Read More Card idea using Dec 2019 Stamp of the Month from Fun Stampers Journey + Spellbinders

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Combining die cuts and ephemera

December 10, 2019

Hi friends, if you are like me, you love ephemera pieces, right? I know I do and I do love to make cards with them. Today I decided to combine die cut pieces with ephemera pieces to create a quick but beautiful card. I used Spellbinders Large Die of the month for Dec 2019 as… Read More Combining die cuts and ephemera

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Card idea using Dec 2019 Large die of the Month from Spellbinders

December 9, 2019

Hi friends, happy Monday! Over the weekend I played with the Large Die of the month kit for this month from Spellbinders. It’s amazing, with so many possibilities. I managed to make a couple cards out of which one I will share today. But do keep an eye on this space, because there’s definitely more… Read More Card idea using Dec 2019 Large die of the Month from Spellbinders

Varada Sharma

Category: Handmade greeting cards