Jan 12 2010
Spellbinders Surprise Party!!
SPELLBINDERS™ SURPRISE PARTY!!
January 7- 13, 2010
Commenting on this post is welcome but does NOT enter you into the contest. This contest is sponsored by Spellbinders™ Paper Arts. Directions on how to enter are in the Blog Post and Official Rules here on the Spellbinders Blog. If you have any questions, please e-mail [email protected]
Welcome to the final day of the Spellbinders™ Surprise Party!!
Spellbinders™ Paper Arts is hosting Spellbinders™ Surprise Party!! We will introduce 25 new Die Templates and 2 Impressabilities™ templates! These sneak peeks are part of the collection that will be released at the Craft and Hobby Association Trade Show on January 24, 2010. We want to invite YOU, our greatest fans, to join the party from January 7-14, 2010! See the newest Spellbinders™ products, visit our Designers’ Blogs, and win fabulous Spellbinders™ prizes!
Today you have the opportunity to win a Spellbinders™ prize package (including all three Spellbinders™ Die Templates revealed today) through the contest entry email address listed below. Be sure to visit the other Designers’ Blogs participating today, and enter from those blogs for additional chances to win! You may enter once from each Blog! Each Spellbinders™ Surprise Party!! blog post is open to contest entries for 48 hours. You have until 11:59 p.m. Eastern Standard Time January 14, 2010 to enter this contest through my blog. Be sure to read the rules here at the Spellbinders Blog before entering so that your entry will be valid!
To see previous Spellbinders ™ Surprise Party!! posts or to go to any of the future blog posts, feel free to visit the following:
January 7
January 8
January 9
January 10
January 11
January 12
January 13
After the entry deadline is reached, Spellbinders™ Paper Arts will randomly pick one winner from each Spellbinders™ Surprise Party!! blog event as stated in the rules on the Spellbinders Blog here. Winner will be contacted by email within 24 hours of the contest deadline. The winner will have 72 hours to reply to that email to claim prize. If Winner fails to respond within 72 hours, a new winner will be drawn for said prize.
Entrants visiting all 21 Spellbinders™ Surprise Party!! events and correctly enter the drawing on each Blog will automatically be entered into the SPELLBINDERS™ SURPRISE PARTY!! GRAND PRIZE give away with a retail value of over $350.00. The GRAND PRIZE will be announced on January 24, 2010 on the Spellbinders Blog and consists of super secret products being released at the Craft and Hobby Association Trade Show. You WILL be excited!!
I’m thrilled to share my Spellbinders™ Surprise Party!! project with you…
When I first saw the die templates I was asked to work with, I instantly saw a beautiful framework for the monogram projects I so love to do. The S4-248 Labels 13 Die Templates worked beautifully with my monograms on this trio of cards.
And as a total bonus, these die templates can be used either vertically or horizontally with equally lovely results, adding a bit of variety to a gift set of cards. Above you can see the die template was used horizontally.
And on this card the same die template was used vertically. To give a nice finish to the edges of my die cut frames, I used a silver leafing pen to outline them. It was very easy to run my leafing pen around these graceful curves, giving them a nice finished appearance.
This trio of cards was super quick and easy to make. I love making these little card trios for small gifts for friends. They are all standard A2 sized cards, 5.5″ x 4.25″. Two shown are a half sheet tent fold (8.5″ x 5.5″) and one is an elongated tent fold made by cutting your paper lengthwise (4.25″ x 11″). Once my white card bases are made, I cut coordinating sheets of designer paper (this is Lilac Avenue by Kaisercraft) to cover my card completely. As you can see, I added a line of silver leafing to tie in with the leafing on the monogram.
I then prepare all my die cut pieces. I first stamp and emboss my monogram in silver using a JustRite Monogram set and cut and emboss it and a coordinating mat with my Classic Circle Nestabilities, using S4-116 Standard Circles SM #3 (where #1 is the smallest) for the monogram and S4-114 Standard Circles LG #3 for the mat. I cut and emboss my framing using S4-248 Labels 13 Die Template, and continue to cut and emboss my Flourish Accents using S4-198 Flourish Accent die templates. Once having all my pieces cut and embossed, it’s a quick process to put the cards together.
The upper photo shows my card with all the die cut pieces adhered. I like to run the smaller Flourish Accent die cuts through my small Xyron X. It makes them so easy to then adhere. The bottom card is finished. You can see that I’ve added some Kaiser Rhinestones and Silk Ribbon by May Arts to dress it up!
S4-248 Labels 13 Die Template has a MSRP of $24.99. The die sizes are:
1) 1 x 13/16″
2) 1 5/8 x 1 3/8″
3) 2 5/16 x 1 15/16″
4) 2 15/16 x 2 1/2″
5) 3 5/8 x 3 1/16″
6) 4 3/8 x 3 11/16″
This is another fun project I did using the S4-248 Labels 13 Die Template. It’s an ornament, just for fun, and it coordinates with the trio of cards above. You could hang this in a window or archway or anywhere you have a hook or knob! I LOVE having hand crafted items in view to enjoy throughout the day. It was made using the largest die template and came together much more quickly than one might think! I’ll plan to show you a full tutorial on this ornament in the next day or two, so check back in if you are interested!!! TUTORIAL IS POSTED — CLICK HERE.
RULES
For the complete Spellbinders™ Surprise Party!! rules go to the Spellbinders Blog here.
TO ENTER CONTEST:
1) Send your email entry to: [email protected]
2) Type the name of the die being revealed on my blog in the “subject” line of the email.
3) Click send!
If you have any questions regarding the contest, send an e-mail of inquiry to: [email protected]
Thank you for visiting my blog and good luck!!
78 responses so far
GORGEOUS, Sharon! Oh that it SO pretty!!!!!! LOVE LOVE LOVE the ornament!!
Yep, I need that set of dies!!
Oh Sharon these are gorgeous projects! Like Kimbery, I love the ornament!
Wow the cards and ornament are fabulous!! I need this set !!
TFS
Barbara
Another set I HAVE to have!! The card is really pretty but I really like the ornament. But when i click on ‘Reveal21’ nothing happens.
Oh Sharon, you’ve made these die templates another must have for me. I love your monogram cards and the ornament is absolutely fabulous! Beautifulness for sure.
Hugs ~ Karen
Gorgeous card set and the ornament – absolutely gorgeous!
Beautiful! Sharon, I love your set of monogram cards–that designer paper is so pretty! Your ornament is Gorgeous!! Love, Love, LOVE how you showcases these die templates!! Fabulous Job!!
WOW! Really fabulous cards, they are so beautiful, and that ornament is just breathtaking. LOVE these projects.
These cards are beautiful. I love all the ideas you share here and have Cased quite a few. Thanks for sharing all your ideas.
Your cards & ornament are beautiful! These new dies are fabulous, I luv these!
Wonderful projects – I’m inspired to do an ornament just to decorate my scrap area! So happy that you were able to join the party 🙂 Thanks for all the eye candy!
This last day of releases has certainly ended on a big note. These new labels sets are fantastic. Your two projects are very beautiful and as always you come up with some stunning things.
FANTASTIC Sharon!!! Love the set of cards you made and these new labels look fabulous!!!!
This is stunning.
what a pretty set of cards- love the colours and that ornament well it’s just gorgeous
great work
Oooh I like what you have done with these dies – I love the gorgeous monogram cards and the ornament looks fabulous. I will be back to see how you did it. Thank you.
Hugs
HW(UK)
WOW, Sharon, the monogrammed cards are beautiful and the ornament is SPECTACULAR! You did a beautiful job…TFS!
Sharon, these new dies are great and your cards are fantastic! The ornament is adorable too. Great job on everything.
Joan
super job! love the new die..can’t wait to see more!!!!
beautiful cards & ornament!! I love your color combinations too.
TFS,
Angela
Very, Very Nice, can’t wait for the tutorial on the Neat Ornament. Thanks for sharing your great talents.
Sharon, both cards and ornament are stunning!! Love what you did with this die. It’s a must have for me. Thanks so much for sharing your talent.
I knew it would be gorgeous when I saw your name in the queue!! Oh my word Sharon, this project just blows me away!!! Absolutely gorgeous!!!!!
Wow-weeeee, Sharon…just gorgous!!
Sharon ~ You hit the nail on the head just right (no pun intended) with this one!! I just posted my first card using your gorgeous ribbon…This is the best ribbon I have ever worked with and it is just stunning on every one of your creations! Again, all of this is just beautiful!
Or maybe, if I could spell correctly….G-O-R-G-E-O-U-S! What a doofus I am.
*gasp*…. oh my Sharon! what wonderful projects with this beautiful set!!!
Wow, wow, wow! I LOVE that ornament … LOVE your cards … well, LOVE this new Label die!
Oooh Sharon – how funny! As soon as I saw the shape I thought “That would make a great ornament” and lo and behold, scroll down and you’d made one! Beautifully done too, love the beads between the sections!
What what a fabulous die set. I love your card and that ornament is beautiful. Great job.
Wonderful set of cards and I really love the ornament. I love this set of dies.
what gorgeous projects!! I am very happy to have found your blog 🙂
Thanks for the nice cards — I especially like the ornament!
Love your elegant set!! The framing turned out beautiful. The ornament would make a lovely gift idea:)
Absolutely beautiful as always!!!
Beautiful monogrammed cards. Love that ornament!
Sharon! Those cards are beautiful…but that ornament! OMGoodness! Absolutely stunning! 🙂
Love the elegant new die! Your cards are so pretty with the gorgeous paper and the ornament is absolutely fabulous!
WOW!!! That ornament is Stunning . . . tfs!!! 🙂
This one is definitely on my wish list! Your cards are beautiful, as usual. The ornament is just gorgeous…perfection from this die set!
Absolutely beautiful monogram cards and love love the ornament too. Love the new labels 13. Thanks for sharing.
Your cards are so beautiful, as always – very classy!! I love the ornament it’s gorgeous!!! These new Spellbinders dies look like a must have!
LOVE the ornament!! And I now need to find a silver leafing pen!!
Gorgeous, Sharon! Love this label die.
Lovely projects, especially love the elegant ornament you made!
Absolutely gorgeous projects, Sharon — LOVE your beautiful springy lavender ornament!
Oh wow, Sharon!! These projects are just so stunning! Fantastic job. Love the ornament! What a fun idea.
C-O-O-L! Especially like the ornament…great job!
Your cards are just beautiful!! I can see I will be getting labels 13 ASAP
Wow, your cards are Stunning .. and can you tie a mean bow! I’m very intrigued with that lovely ornament you made and cannot wait for the tutorial!!
Wow Sharon,,,,, love your cards but your ornament is amazing….. I will have to come back for your tutorial…..would love to see how you put this baby together…….thank you for sharing with us your awesome projects….I know this die cut is the one I’ve got to have now…..
I’m head over heels in love with that ornament!! Can’t wait for the tutorial!!!!!! You rock, girlie!
Thank you so much for your beautiful Spellbinder projects. I enjoy your blog every time I swing by and so very thankful for all the wonderful creative projects offered on your site. Labels Thirteen will be included in my growing Spellbinder inventory. I’m sure to make projects that have something from Spellbinders included. They seem to make the project something special to the eye. Thanks again Sharon!
Gorgeous ornament,
Great cards.
Eveline.
What lovely projects. Gorgeous ornament, and love the little flourish in the corner of the card!
I look forward to seeing how you made the ornament. Good choice to have Labels 13 be revealed on the 13th of the month!
Beautiful projects Sharon! The cards are gorgeous and that ornament is out of this world beautiful. I’ll be back to see your tut on it.
Wow, Sharon! I love the cards, what a cool idea to use them for monograms, they came out beautifully! I love the paper colors! The ornament is cool too, I look forward to the tutorial on it. At first the template set looks a little wild/strange to me since I lack some creative genes but you showcased it very nicely and I like it now. The DT team has done wonders, and Spellbinders too for continually releasing new, fun sets!
The cards are beautiful and just great, but the ornament is totally awesome. What imagination!
Smiles~
Marilyn
I love the monogrammed cards and that ornament is to die for! You did two fabulous projects. I love the shape of the new labels set. A girl can never have too many Nestie goodies! Love what you did.
Wow! What a fantastic finish!! Truly great projects!
Sharon
I see they saved the best for the last. I love that hanger thingie and the paper…yummy. Your samples are the best and the label 13 is the best. You
get one guiess as to what I want! Hee hee.:)
Your work is always gorgeous, and this is no exception. Thank you.
Dorothy/etsdas
this set is so cool… want it too
thanks
Debbie
Gorgeous projects made with these new dies. A must have for sure!
You’ve made some beautiful pieces to show off these templates. Thanks for sharing your many talents.
I love those cards. That new die is fabulous & you used my favorite colors! I’ll have to search out that paper now. And then I saw the ornament – just stunning!
Sharon –
I love your projects, so beautiful! That ornament is just gorgeous. Thank you for sharing with us.
Elaine Allen
Love the projects the colors are awesome great choice. Love love love. thanks
Your ornament is awesome. I can’t wait to see the tutorial.
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Beautiful projects. Love, Love, Love the colors you used and that ornament is to “die for” gorgeous!
You are so talented! Thank you for sharing your project with all of us! I love purple and that was so amazing! Thank you!
That is very beautiful. You are a paper master for sure.
Thank you for sharing this stunning set. I can’t wait till this set comes out and I can make one for me! Or better yet, the mail man brings me a birthday gift early.
One can only hope:)
Blessings,Pea
Sharon:
The card is gorgeous. But that ornament blew me away!! You’re such a wonderful inspiration and I’ve learned so much from you. And I’ll continue to learn because I never miss your emails.
If I’d read Spellbinder’s rules, I’d have been entering the Birthday Party drawings everyday. I will definitely purchase this Labels template. I’ve seen so many “sneak peaks” from so many vendors ready for CHA that I’m sure I have a good thousand dollars spent already. Well, in my head anyway! This year looks like it’s going to be the best CHA yet! I live close enough to easilyget there next year so will re-up my business license and learn and play.
Thanks again for sharing your wonderful creations. I’ll bet I’d still be sewing if I hadn’t seen your blog listed on Just Rite’s webpage eight or so months ago!
Mary Rogers
Amazing, simply amazing – thanks for sharing.
As always Sharon you have outdone yourself. I have enjoyed all of the sneak peeks…You ladies are the best. Even if I don’t win any one of these sets…They will all be a must have in my collection of Nesties. Thanks for sharing and being a blessing to this paper crafting addiction of ours.
Wanda McGhee
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