Hey Boo Fun Halloween card

 Today I decided to create this fun and colorful Halloween card using two of the new Collections from Spellbinders, Open House Collection Open House Halloween collection and Happy Harvest Collection.

This card was started with a white base card.  I then took a piece of light purple cardstock and using a ruler and fine line pen, I created the "siding" on the house.  It was then inked around the edges with a purple colored ink using a foam dauber.  It was then adhered to the card base.  

Next I cut the door from dark purple cardstock using the Open House Door Base die. The windows were made using a light yellow cardstock.  The door mat, bats, and house number were all created using the Open House Halloween die set.  

Jack-o-lanterns and ghosts were made using the Open House BOO! die set.  The Jack-o-lanterns were popped up using foam squares.  Finally the dried corn husks were created using the Scare a Crow set and the bows were added from the Open House Topiary set.  

All the sets used in this design are from Spellbinders newly released sets.  Check them out if you get a chance, you won't be disappointed!

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Friendship is a fine art

 While surfing the net recently, I came across a site I hadn't visited before.  It is MissInkStamps.com .  As I browsed the site, I came across a stamp set which really caught my eye.  It was the Blooming Brushes set. 

Now please understand I am in no way affiliated with this company.   I simply loved this stamp set and wanted to share what I created using it!

 I started out with a butter cream card base and added a piece of decorative paper from my stash.  I inked around that paper with Distress Ink Vintage Photo.  It was then added to the base card using adhesive tape.  The large oval was then cut from the Cottage Cutz Stitched Oval Frames.  The largest die of the set was used and cut from butter cream cardstock.  I then stamped all the images with Versa Claire Nocturne Ink.  The images were then colored with various copic markers and fussy cut.  The were glued together with liquid glue and placed atop the oval.  I stamped the sentiment onto buttercream cardstock using the same black ink.  I cut sentiment out with Stamp Simply Fishtail Sentiment Banners die set.  It was then popped up using foam squares.   I found some pink enamel dots in my stash and added three of them for the final tough.  

I hope you like the finished card.  I loved coloring these images and certainly will be using them more in the future.  If you are interested in any of the products used, just click on the links provided in the text portion of this post and you will be taken directly to the product page. 

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Spooky Greetings Halloween Slimline Card

 This is my first Halloween card of the season and I decided to do a slimline card.   This card features several of the Spellbinders new releases.  

To create this card, I began with a 4x9" piece of white cardstock.  Using a blending brush I created the sky using Distress Inks in Salty Ocean, Blueprint Sketch, and Chipped Sapphire..  This makes such a beautiful sky.  To start, I cut a circle the size of the moon I waned  from any circle die you may have.  I then put some easy glide adhesive on the back of the circle, rubbed it on my clothing to remove some of the stickiness and placed it where I wanted the moon.  

With the darkest color ink and starting at the top, I began adding ink.  I then went to the middle shade and finally finishing up with the lighter shade.  This makes for the perfect Halloween night sky.  The circle was removed to reveal the moon.  

The grass was cut by hand from a dark green color.  The tree was cut using a medium brown cardstock and the fence was cut in black using the Spooky Cottage die set.  The ghosts, bats, cat, sentiment, and  pumpkins were all cut using the Open House BOO die set.  You can see the colors used in the photo.

I cut the small skulls from white cardstock using the Open House Halloween die set and placed them on the fence posts. The leaves on the tree and scattered about were cut from various colors of cardstock using the Mini Fall Blooms die set. 

At first, I wasn't so keen on slimline cards, but lately I have enjoyed making them and see more in my future.  I hope you like this card, all of the dies used are linked in the instructions above.  All these dies go great together and allow you to create endless  cards.

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Fall Traditions Thankful Door Card

I love the new Spellbinders Open House Door Base.  There are so many add-ons to create so many different cards.   This time I mixed several different new die sets to create this fall card.  

To create this card, I started with a 5x7 white base card.  I then took a piece of light tan, the same size as the card front and drew horizontal lines evenly spaced across the paper using a fine line brown marker.  That created the "siding" of the house.  I created the door using a medium brown cardstock with the Open House Door Base and Open House Side Panel dies.  The panels on the door and side windows were popped up with foam squares.  I used a light blue cardstock and clear acetate to place inside the windows and transom to make it look like glass.  The flower pots, mail slot and door knob were all cut from brushed gold cardstock.  I used three different shades of orange for the pumpkins, green for the stems and leaves, and yellow for the flowers.  They were all cut from the Open House Pumpkin Topiary Die Set.  The bow was cut from red cardstock using the Open House Topiary die set.  The welcome mat was cut from another shade of brown using the Open House Thankful die set from the Fall Traditions Collection.  The sunflower on the door, was made using two shades of yellow for the petals and dark brown for the center using the sunflower die from the Wagon Full of Fall die set  from the Happy Harvest Collection.

I felt that the scene still needed something, so I chose to cut several tree branches from the Welcome Fall die set in a dark brown color.  I cut them to different sizes to look as though the tree was planted near the door.  The leaves were die cut using the maple leaf from the Wagon Full of Fall die set using fall colors.  

Everything was then glued to the "siding" piece and attached to the front of the base card.  I think that this created a lovely fall scene.  I hope you agree.  

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Happy Harvest Collection with 3 Cards

 Today I have created three colorful fall cards using the Happy Harvest collection from Spellbinders. 

 The first card is entitled Family Blessings.  

To create this card, I started with a white card base and added a light blue layer for the sky.  I then took a piece of green and placed that at the bottom for the grass.  The die cuts were all cut from various colors of papers.  For this card, I used the following die sets:  Scare a Crow, Wagon Full of Fall, and Welcome Fall.  I stamped the sentiment with the Happy Harvest Stamp set..  I printed the corn 4 sale sing with a black fine-liner pen.  The sentiment  was stamped with Versafine Claire Nocturn Ink.

The second card is Autumn Time:

This card was also made with a white base card.  I started by stenciling the clouds directly on the card using Weathered Wood Distress Ink.  I then cut a  piece of green to create the ground.  The sign and basket were both die cut and inked using Vintage Photo Distress Ink.  The die sets used to create the remainder of the card are Spellbinders Welcome Fall and SpellbindersWagon Full of Fall.  The sign was stamped using the Happy Harvest Stamp Set using Hero Arts Unicorn White Ink.  The tree branches were cut using the Welcome Fall die and the it was cut to fit into the corner.  Then I added some colorful fall leaces from the same die set.  

And finally, the last card of the three is another box card.  I wanted to create the look of a scarecrow in a field of corn.  

I started with the  basic  box made from Navy Blue cardstock.  I then covered all the panels with this pretty paper from   Falloween Prints paper pack.  .  The upright panel was cut from white cardstock and made to look like a cloudy sky using a cloud stencil from Michaels.  I die cut numerous corn and stalk pieces from the Scare A Crow set.  They were all placed in the box on the dividers along with the scarecrow, and crow from the same set.  I made pumpkins and leaves for the two side panels from the Welcome Fall and the Scare a crow sets.  The from sentiment was made placing a strip of orange cardstock with an oval die cut from the Journey Ovals Die set. and then stamped the sentiment with black ink using the happy harvest stamps set. Link is above).

I really love these die sets!  They can be interchanged or used with other stamps and dies to create an endless variety of fall cards.  I hope you like them!  Which is your favorite?

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Box Card Instructions

To create an A2 card

Step One

Cut a piece of cardstock 5.5 x 9 inches and score at 2.75 (half way) down the length of the paper.

Step two.  

Turn paper and score every 2 1/8 inches across the length of the paper.  You will have a small (approx. 1/2 inch space at the end),

Step 3

Next cut on lines just scored ONLY to the middle score line that runs perpendicular  to the lines you are cutting.  Remove excess piece from the cut side of the score line.

Step Four.  

Fold along all score lines EXCEPT one of the flaps that you want to be the tall portion of your card.  

Step 5

Glue the flap that you created to the inside of the opposite end of the piece to create your box shape 

It should now look like this:

Step 6

Now you will cut the pieces for the inserts.  You can cut up to 3 or 4 inserts depending on how many items you are placing in the box.    They are cut to 3 1/8 x2.75 inches.  Score on each side at 1/2 inch as shown below.  Fold both score lines. 

 You will then add glue or tape to the 1/2" sections and glue to the inside of the box.   They should be evenly spaced inside the box.  

Next, all you have to do is decorate and give it to someone special!

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Do Your Thing

 For several days now, I have been featuring cards that I made using the Spellbinders Card Kit of the Month for August.  This is the last of seven cards I  created.  You can view the kit by clicking on this link  Card kit link .  I love Spellbinders kits of the month because they come so jam packed with goodies to create at least 10 cards!  But in actuality, you can create so much more.  They also come with add ons that can be purchased separately, (even by non-club members!), which can add to your card making even more.  They also have several other clubs you can choose from.  When you purchase more than one club, you will receive a discount,  You can view all the different value clubs by clicking this link Value Clubs. 

I really like the clean, crisp look of today's card.  

I started with a white card base which was provided in the kit.  I chose a background paper from the paper pad.  I then cut two navy blue rectangles.  These were glued in opposite corners.  The spaces were then filled with die cuts and chipboard stickers.  Making for a completed card.  All the items used were included in the card kit except for the liquid glue. 

I hope you enjoyed this series of card created using Spellbinders Card Kit of the Month for August.  I know I enjoyed creating them!  If you like what you have seen, please consider subscribing to the Card Kit of the month or any of the other many clubs available.  Remember, the more clubs you subscribe to, the bigger the discount!  

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Some Kind of Wonderful Shaker Card

For several days now, I have been featuring cards that I made using the Spellbinders Card Kit of the Month for August.  This is the sixth of seven cards I  created.  You can view the kit by clicking on this link  Card kit link .  I love Spellbinders kits of the month because they come so jam packed with goodies to create at least 10 cards!  But in actuality, you can create so much more.  They also come with add ons that can be purchased separately, (even by non-club members!), which can add to your card making even more.  They also have several other clubs you can choose from.  When you purchase more than one club, you will receive a discount,  You can view all the different value clubs by clicking this link Value Clubs. 

Today's card is a shaker card.  

Once again, everything used to create this card, except the acetate, was from the card kit!  I started with the white base card, added a piece of the decorative paper from the paper pack leaving a white frame around the card.  The shaker was made with the solid blue paper, the chipboard rainbow, the frame, the red sequins, and the foam tape, all included.  I then added the sentiment the binder clip and the upper right flower which were die cut pieces from the kit.  I added a round yellow puffy sticker to the center, then the banner and chipboard flowers to the bottom.  

I hope you like this card.  Feel free to comment below and let me know what you think.

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Lemonade Please

   For the past few days I have been featuring cards that I made using the Spellbinders Card Kit of the Month for August.  This is the fifth of seven cards I  created.  You can view the kit by clicking on this link  Card kit link .  I love Spellbinders kits of the month because they come so jam packed with goodies to create at least 10 cards!  But in actuality, you can create so much more.  They also come with add ons that can be purchased separately, (even by non-club members!), which can add to your card making even more.  They also have several other clubs you can choose from.  When you purchase more than one club, you will receive a discount,  You can view all the different value clubs by clicking this link Value Clubs.

Remember when you were young and set up your first lemonade stand?  Well that is what this card reminds me of.  Everything you see was included in the card kit.  For the ground, I cut a piece of the green decorative paper, the snail was from the foamy stickers, and the butterfly was from the chipboard stickers.  All the other pieces were from the die cut package.  There are two more cards that I created from this kit, so check back tomorrow to see the next one!

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Artistic Hello Card

  For the past few days I will be featuring cards that I made using the Spellbinders Card Kit of the Month for August.  This is the fourth of seven cards I  created.  You can view the kit by clicking on this link  Card kit link .  I love Spellbinders kits of the month because they come so jam packed with goodies to create at least 10 cards!  But in actuality, you can create so much more.  They also come with add ons that can be purchased separately, (even by non-club members!), which can add to your card making even more.  They also have several other clubs you can choose from.  When you purchase more than one club, you will receive a discount,  You can view all the different value clubs by clicking this link Value Clubs.

This card is completely constructed using the materials from the card kit, except the two circles.  I started with a white card base and added a mat of mirrored gold.  Yes even that comes with the kit!  Then I chose this cute decorative paper with the scissors all over it for the background.  I then cut a white scalloped circle and a plain circle using more of the designer paper.  They were cut using spellbinders and FSJ dies I had in my stash.  I then glued them together and created the little collage in the center using die cuts from the kit.  

I  added a puffy heart sticker a flag and gold flower also from the kit.  Lastly I chose two of the chipboard letters top create the "Hi"  at the top.  

This card, and all the cards from this kit so far was so fun and easy to create!  I hope you are enjoying them.  Only 3 left, so be sure to check back the next 3 days!  You don't want to miss any of them.  

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A Work of Heart

 For the next few days I will be featuring cards that I made using the Spellbinders Card Kit of the Month for August.  This is the third of seven cards I  created.  You can view it by clicking on this link  Card kit link .  I love Spellbinders kits of the month because they come so jam packed with goodies to create at least 10 cards!  But in actuality, you can create so much more.  They also come with add ons that can be purchased separately, (even by non-club members!), which can add to your cardmaking even more.  They also have several other clubs you can choose from.  When you purchase more than one club, you will receive a discount,  You can view all the different value clubs by clicking this link Value Clubs.

Again, everything to make this card is included in the kit.  I used the paper from the paper pad for the background and the strip down the left side.  The flag, clip, and small paint tube were all from the die cuts. The foam hearts were from one of the sticker sheets. The paint tube and palette with brushes were done using the included die and finally the sentiment came from the stamps and I used black ink.  

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Lets Get Creative!

For the next few days I will be featuring cards that I made using the Spellbinders Card Kit of the Month for August.  This is the second of seven cards I  created.  You can view it by clicking on this link  Card kit link .  I love Spellbinders kits of the month because they come so jam packed with goodies to create at least 10 cards!  But in actuality, you can create so much more.  They also come with add ons that can be purchased separately, (even by non-club members!), which can add to your cardmaking even more.  They also have several other clubs you can choose from.  When you purchase more than one club, you will receive a discount,  You can view all the different value clubs by clicking this link Value Clubs.

For today's card, I used the wonderful die set that is included in the kit.  I used the palette, brushes, paint tubes, and flowers all using the included dies.  All the solid card stock was also included.  The strip of printed paper was from the paper pad and the butterfly and the word create are from the die cuts that also came with the kit.  

I really like how this turned out.  Of course, all the pink just made it for me!  I hope you will consider this kit and make some wonderful creations of your own.  

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Art School Box Card

For the next few days I will be featuring cards that I made using the Spellbinders Card Kit of the Month.  You can view it by clicking on this link  Card kit link .  I love Spellbinders kits of the month because they come so jam packed with goodies to create at least 10 cards!  But in actuality, you can create so much more.  They also come with add ons that can be purchased separately, (even by non-club members!), which can add to your cardmaking even more.  They also have several other clubs you can choose from.  When you purchase more than one club, you will receive a discount,  You can view all the different value clubs by clicking this link Value Clubs.

Now on to today's card.  I created this cute and colorful box card all from items found in the kit.  There are tons of die cut pieces which I used, along with paper from the paper pad which is also included. The instructions on how to create the basic box card for an A2 sized envelope are listed at the end of this post.

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Box Card Instructions

To create an A2 card

Step One

Cut a piece of cardstock 5.5 x 9 inches and score at 2.75 (half way) down the length of the paper.

Step two.  

Turn paper and score every 2 1/8 inches across the length of the paper.  You will have a small (approx. 1/2 inch space at the end),

Step 3

Next cut on lines just scored ONLY to the middle score line that runs perpendicular  to the lines you are cutting.  Remove excess piece from the cut side of the score line.

Step Four.  

Fold along all score lines EXCEPT one of the flaps that you want to be the tall portion of your card.  

Step 5

Glue the flap that you created to the inside of the opposite end of the piece to create your box shape 

It should now look like this:

Step 6

Now you will cut the pieces for the inserts.  You can cut up to 3 or 4 inserts depending on how many items you are placing in the box.    They are cut to 3 1/8 x2.75 inches.  Score on each side at 1/2 inch as shown below.  Fold both score lines. 

 You will then add glue or tape to the 1/2" sections and glue to the inside of the box.   They should be evenly spaced inside the box.  

Next, all you have to do is decorate and give it to someone special!

Jeanne