Spellbinders Diamond Anniversary: Sneak Peek and Giveaway - Day Two

Hello and Welcome! Today, I am excited about sharing some NEW Spellbinders Paper Arts® die templates from the Winter 2014 Diamond Anniversary release.  Not only will you have a chance to win the die templates I will be sharing with you but you will also have a chance to win the die templates being showcased on Candy Rosenberg's blog Living the Altered Life and Seth Apter's blog The Altered Page.  Be sure to  look at the end of the post for more details and instructions on how to enter the giveaway.

**Please Note: There is a clickable link at the bottom of this post for entering; 

commenting on this post does NOT enter you into the giveaway.**

I am showcasing Spellbinders newest die templates S5-207 Labels Thirty-Eight and  S4-428 Feathers and I have created three projects to share with you using both sets of die templates.

Here is the shape card that I designed using S5-207 Labels Thirty-Eight, S4-428 Feathers.  I also used  S5-199 Font One Lowercase die templates.  I have a step-by-step photo tutorial to share with you.

To create the base for the shape card I started with a piece of bronze metallic cardstock 6-1/4" x 8-1/2"  and scored it at 4-1/4" and folded.  Using the largest die template in the set #7, I taped the cut edge of the die template off of the fold on the card base.  With the cut edge off of the fold it will not cut the paper in this area. 

Next, using the same cardstock and die template cut/emboss the label shape.  Then I lightly sand the outer edges of the label shape to reveal the black core and make the embossed details really pop.

I applied EZ Runner® Permanent Strips-Refillable Dispenser 49' from Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L® and attached the two pieces together. 

Now I have the base of the shape card.

For the word Dream I used the bronze metallic cardstock and S5-199 Font One Lowercase die templates.  Before die cutting I placed a piece of wax paper over the die templates and then I added the cardstock on top.  I like to use wax paper when I am using small or detailed die templates.  When doing this the die cuts will be very easy to remove from the template.

Next I lightly sanded the die cut letters.

To create the feather I used sky metallic cardstock and S4-428 Feathers.  I lightly sanded the feather to remove some of the sheen and get to the core of the paper.  Doing this allows me to apply ink to the metallic cardstock.  Then I inked the edges with Memento Teal Zeal ink from Imagine Crafts®/Tsukineko®.  When applying ink to the edges of paper I like to use a cotton ball in a circular motion for a soft even coverage.  

For the second mat/layer of the card I used Champagne Metallic cardstock and the #6 die template in the S5-207 Labels Thirty-Eight set to cut/emboss the label shape.  Then I added 3D Foam Squares from Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L® to the backside of the die cut.

I added the die cut letters to the bottom of the label shape and then I added the feather.  I used 3D Foam Squares to pop up the the feather.  To finish off the card I added a few Aquamarine Flat Back Crystals from ButterBeeScraps.  I used glossy accents to apply the crystals.  Then I added this entire piece to the front of the shape card.

Here is another look at the finished card.  I have several pictures for the tutorial so you can see all of the steps but this is a really quick and easy card to put together--only about 5-10 minute!

Supplies

Spellbinder Paper Arts® Grand Calibur® Machine, S5-207 Labels Thirty-Eight, S4-428 Feathers, S5-199 Font One Lowercase

Paper:  DiscountCardstock.com Champagne Metallic, Bronze Metallic, Sky Metallic

Ink:  Imagine Crafts®/Tsukineko® Memento Teal Zeal

Accessories:  ButterBeeScraps on Zibbet Aquamarine Flat Back Crystals SS12, SS16, SS20; Ranger Glossy Accents; Sanding Block; Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L® 3D Foam Squares, EZ Runner® Permanent Strips-Refillable Dispenser 49'

I also create this home decor framed art piece and 

a decorative belly band for a candle using the S5-207 Labels Thirty-Eight and S4-428 Feathers die templates.  These are great DIY projects and very quick and easy to do!

Supplies

Spellbinder Paper Arts® Grand Calibur® Machine, S5-207 Labels Thirty-Eight, S4-428 Feathers, S6-009 Font One Uppercase, S5-199 Font One Lowercase
Paper:  DiscountCardstock.com Champagne Metallic, Bronze Metallic, Sky Metallic
Ink:  Imagine Crafts®/Tsukineko® Memento Teal Zeal
Accessories:  ButterBeeScraps on Zibbet Aquamarine Flat Back Crystals SS12, SS16, SS20; Ranger Glossy Accents; Chocolate Brown Ribbon; Sanding Block; Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L® 3D Foam Squares, EZ Runner® Permanent Strips-Refillable Dispenser 49'; Frame and Candle

Prize Information

Spellbinders is choosing one winner from each sneak peek blog to win that day's NEW die template sets. There is also one Grand Prize, which includes all the NEW Spellbinders' products revealed during our sneak peek event, as well as a Spellbinders Grand Calibur® Machine and Raspberry Plate! How do you enter to win the contest?

To enter the contest, you must

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(This link will be valid for 48 hours after my post goes up.)

You should receive an email confirmation when you have successfully entered the Spellbinders Paper Arts Giveaway. While I truly appreciate comments left, commenting does NOT enter you into the giveaway--only filling out and submitting the entry form does that!

Official contest rules can be found HERE.

Any questions? Address them to ContestQuestions@Spellbinders.us.  

No entries will be accepted at this email address.

Please be sure to visit  Candy Rosenberg's blog Living the Altered Life and
Seth Apter's blog The Altered Page today for more chances to win!

Thank you so much for stopping by today!

Hugs & Smiles,

Heidi