Spellbinders Introduces:
Sneak Peeks on CHA Summer Trade Show Release Dies!
July 9 – July 22, 2009
Commenting on this post is welcome but does *not* enter you into the contest. This contest is sponsored directly by Spellbinders Paper Arts. Please read the post to find directions for entering. If you have any questions, please e-mail ContestQuestions@Spellbinders.us .Welcome to the 6th day of Spellbinders CHA Sneak Peek Blog Frenzy!
Spellbinders is revealing 17 new die templates to be released at the Craft and Hobby Trade Show on July 28, 2009, with some of their greatest fans…YOU! From July 9 – 22, 2009, you will have the opportunity to be a part of these world wide sneak peeks through visiting the Spellbinders designer blogs listed below and trying your luck at winning spectacular die templates! You will have a chance to win the die I’m introducing AND the dies previously revealed in this CHA Blog Frenzy by entering the contest at the end of this post. This is a progressive prize, each day the daily prize grows! Be sure to read all the rules before entering! You still have until July 14th, 11:59 pm EST to enter Linda Duke's blog
HERE and until
July 15, 11:59 pm EST to enter mine.
After the entry deadline is reached, Spellbinders will randomly pick one entry from each Blog Frenzy reveal as stated in the “Rules”. Winner will be contacted by e-mail within 24 hours of the contest deadline. Winner will have 72 hours to reply to that e-mail to claim the prize. If Winner fails to respond within 72 hours, a new name will be drawn for said prize. Winner will receive the new die templates being revealed on the specific daily blog post they are entering.
Entrants visiting all 14 Spellbinders CHA Blog Frenzy Reveals and correctly entering their information into the separate drawings, as described below, will automatically be entered into a GRAND PRIZE give away of a full set of the CHA Summer 2009 die templates and Impressabilities releases, 29 products, with a retail value of $561.71.
I am very excited to share
two new die template sets with you today! The first one is S4-228 Nesting Maple Leaf and the second one is S4-226 Harvest Borderabilities Petite. I have two projects to share with you and for the first one I have a step-by-step tutorial.
Here is the card that I created using the S4-228 Nesting Maple Leaf and S4-226 Harvest Borderabilities Petite die templates. The card measures 5-1/2'' x 8-1/2''.
Supplies~Spellbinders~ Wizard, S4-228 Nesting Maple Leaf, S4-226 Harvest Borderabilities Petite, S4-234 Ribbon Tag Trio 2 die templates.
Paper~ The Paper Company-Terra Costa, Espresso Shimmer,
Prism-Tan, Green
Ink~ ClearSnap-ColorBox Chalk Ink Bisque, Mango Tango, Picante, Pumpkin Spice, Lime Pastel, Maroon, Dark Moss, Deep Green, Chestnut Roan,
Tsukineko-Brilliance Pigment Ink Cosmic Copper
Other~ Copic-Airbrush System, Markers YR04, R29, YR24,
Taylored Expressions-Tiny Gems,
ClearSnap-Smooch Pumpkin,
Tattered Angels-Glimmer Mist Iridescent Gold,
The Stencil Collection-Non-Smear Pastels,
Beacon-ZipDry, Gem-Tac Adhesives,
Offray-Brown Sheer Ribbon, Maple Leaves, Cotton Balls, Kleenex, Foam Tape
For the card I started out creating the leaves and I came up with a fun technique that will add detail and depth to the maple leaves.
After making the diecut leave the cardstock in the S4-228 Nesting Maple Leaf die template and set aside. The next step will be inking up the real maple leaf.
When applying ink to the leaf make sure you ink the backside of the leaf. The veins are raised more on the backside and by doing this it will add more detail to the embossing and inking (letter press) on the cardstock.
Here are the results you get.
Now if you want to try this technique and you like this look, you could stop here or anywhere in the steps. It all depends on the amount of detail and depth you would like.
What do you think of the Maple leaf so far? It's taking on a totally different look with each step. Only a couple more steps to go!
Make sure you just blot off the excess Glimmer Mist, don't rub it.
For the card you will need to make two large, one medium and three small leaves.
The next few steps will be working on the borders using the S4-226 Harvest Borderabilities Petite die template.
Reverse Stenciling Technique:
Here you can see how the airbrushing looks once it's done. I placed a quarter in the picture as a comparison so you can see how small the drop out pieces are.
For the decorative tag I used one of the tags from S4-234 Ribbon Tag Trio 2 die templates.
Now that I have all of the pieces cut and ready to go the card can be assembled.
Here is another picture of the card at a different angle so you can see more of the effects from the Glimmer Mist.
For my second project I created an Autumn layout using the S4-228 Nesting Maple Leaf, S4-234 Ribbon Tag Trio 2 and
S4-144 Long Classic Rectangles Small,
S4-126 Classic Square Large,
S4-127 Classic Scalloped Square Large die templates.
The designer paper is from 7gypsies, Gypsy Market Paper. For the leaves I did two different techniques. The first technique was done using Core'dinations cardstock, cut/emboss using the S4-228 Nesting Maple Leaf die template and a piece from the
12-1004 Flowers Impressabilities and then sanding. For the second technique I cut/embossed the S4-228 Nesting Maple Leaf die template and using the same piece from the
12-1004 Flowers Impressabilities with
copper crafting foil. Then I applied alcohol inks and lightly sanded the edges. For the picture of the squirrel I made a frame using the large and medium leaves from the S4-228 Nesting Maple Leaf die templates.
Supplies~Spellbinders~ Wizard, S4-228 Nesting Maple Leaf, S4-234 Ribbon Tag Trio 2 and
S4-144 Long Classic Rectangles Small,
S4-126 Classic Square Large,
S4-127 Classic Scalloped Square Large die templates,
12-1004 Flowers Impressabilities,
Copper Crafting FoilPaper~ 7gypsies-Gypsy Market Paper RYE,
Core'dinations-The Chocolate Box (Green and Burgundy),
The Paper Company-Tan
Ink~ Ranger-Distress Ink Vintage Photo
Other~ Ranger-Alcohol Inks Meadow, Ginger, Caramel, Cranberry, Blending Solution,
Offray-Brown Sheer Ribbon,
Beacon-ZipDry Adhesive, Sanding Block, Cotton Balls, Foam Tape,
Loctite-Clear Silicone
S4-228 Nesting Maple Leaf MSRP $19.99
Measurements: Largest Leaf 3-7/8'' x 3-5/8'', Medium Leaf 2-1/4'' x 2-1/8'', Small Leaf 1'' x 7/8''
S4-226 Harvest Borderabilities Petite MSRP $19.99
Measurements: Border with Leaves 5-1/2'' x 1'', Border with Pumpkins 5-1/2'' x 1''
Rules
Any participant wishing to be included in the daily drawing for the Spellbinders CHA Blog Frenzy give-away must adhere to all of the following rules. We are happy to welcome US and international blog guests for this Frenzy.
To enter each drawing on sneak peeks between July 9 and July 22, visit the reveal blog and click on the contest link to reveal an e-mail window. In the subject line of the e-mail, enter the die template name being revealed. Each blog reveal will remain open for 48 hours. Only 1 entry per blog is allowed and participant must use the same email address daily to be considered for grand prize entry, no exceptions. Please consider whether you will have access to the same e-mail address from July 9^th through July 22^nd and plan accordingly.
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Spellbinders CHA Blog Frenzy drawing
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ContestQuestions@spellbinders.usThank you so much for stopping by today! Good Luck!
Smiles!
Heidi
In this picture you can see the 6 Borders & Centers with the 3-1/4'' Wood Stamper.
Here is a picture after I did a little cutting and trimming with the Centers. 
Now if you don't want to trim your stamps that is perfectly fine. I have had some people tell me they are too scared or nervous to cut the stamps for fear they might mess them up. It's really just a personal choice and I like to trim the stamps because I find I can use them in even more ways. After trimming the Centers I now have 12 stamps for the center that I can mix and match.
Before I get started I want to let you know that I used the same supplies (stamps, ink, paper...) for all of the projects. Here is a close up of the stamp image and sentiment that I used for the framed art piece and the frame before I altered it. The shadowbox frame came from the $ store.
I wanted to add some depth to the tree so I applied two shades of green ink using a cotton ball.
The 2nd color:
Then I applied brown ink around the rest of the stamp.
After I stamped the image I cut/embossed the center using the Wizard and Standard Circles Sm. S4-116 die template. Then I left the cardstock in the die template and used it as a stencil and colored the inside edges using the Copic airbrushing system.
I stamped the border again with brown ink onto Medium Spring Green cardstock and then cut/embossed using the Wizard and Standard Circles Lg. S4-114 die template. I also cut/embossed the Kaleidoscope Pendant S4-207 die template for the last layer. For the background paper I used My Mind's Eye-Designer Paper Laundry Line Natural "My Boy". I love this paper with all of the different shades of green and brown and a little sparkle too! I also added some tiny green rhinestones to the tree and foam tape to each of the center layers.
The last thing I did to the frame was to add some rub-ons to the glass.
Here's a couple of pictures of the finished frame.
I also made a matching card and candle. As you can see from the picture of the card I changed the center image by moving the tree to the top and adding the word friends at the bottom. The candle was done by stamping on tissue paper and heat setting it into the candle.
Supplies~
Here is a set of Monogram note cards that I made for a friend. 
This set contains 6 Borders & Centers to be used with the 
I also added some buttons and a little ribbon to finish off the card.
Thanks so much for the chance to see all the marvelous inspirations the Crafty Secrets Team turns out...its wonderful!!!
July 6, 2009 3:00 PM