Sunday, July 10, 2011

Spellbinders Paper Arts Get the Knowledge! Blog Frenzy Day 6

Spellbinders Paper Arts
Get the Knowledge! Blog Frenzy
July 6 - 14, 2011


Welcome to the sixth day of the Spellbinders Paper Arts Get the Knowledge! Blog Frenzy!

Spellbinders™ Paper Arts’ is absolutely thrilled to bring you one of the most exciting die releases to date! These new collections are some of the most innovative and beautiful die templates in the world. The Get the Knowledge! Blog Frenzy allows you a sneak peek of the products we’re introducing at the Craft and Hobby Association trade show later this month.

• Win today’s new Spellbinders die templates!

• Be eligible to win the Grand Prize by entering each day (see schedule below)!

• One entry per person, per blog please, on the designated days.

• Each blog will accept entries for 48 hours.

• You have from 12:01 a.m. Eastern Standard Time July 11, 2011 to 12:01 a.m. July 13, 2011 enter my contest. See the Official Rules (link to blog post- link coming)

• Today you can enter my contest and Judy Hayes contest.

Thank you, Spellbinders Paper Arts, for sponsoring this contest!

I am thrilled to be sharing two projects with you today using S4-345 Picot Edge Circles Nestabilities® Decorative Element and S4-351 Spiral Blossom One.

For my first project I designed a card.

Look at how absolutely gorgeous this rose is!! As so many of you know spiral or rolled rose have been so popular. They are fun, quick and easy to make but now with the S4-351 Spiral Blossom One die template you can create beautifully detailed edge roses and the die does all the work for you! On my card I create a larger double rose and two rose buds and I have a step-by-step tutorial to share with you.

I started out by using the Grand Calibur™ Machine to cut/emboss all of my die cuts. From the S4-345 Picot Edge Circles I cut/embossed #3 (#1 is the smallest) with Simply Smooth White, #4 with Soot and #1 with Green Crepe. Using the S4-351 Spiral Blossom One die template I cut four die cut shapes with Simply Smooth White cardstock. I used S4-321 Nested Leaves with Green Crepe t0 cut all of the leaves.

To create a two tone rose I inked the inside edge with Spun Sugar Distress Ink. Here is a little tip for inking the spiral blossom, slide the die cut in between two pieces of paper and ink and turn the die cut as you go. It's quick and easy and it will keep you from getting ink on the top of the petals.

Now comes the fun part, creating the flower. Start from the outer edge of the die cut and begin rolling the paper.


Keep rolling the blossom until you reach the larger end of the die cut. I like to roll the blossom pretty tight.


Then let go of the blossom and it will spin back opening up. Then I applied 3-in-1 Advanced Craft Glue from Beacon Adhesives to the bottom of the flower and held in place for just a little bit until the glue could take hold.


To create the next layer of the rose I used a foam pad and the end of my paper piercer to go in a circular motion on the petals. The petals will begin to take shape. If you don't have a paper piercer with a rounded end you can use a stylus, a pen or anything that has a round tip.


Adhere the first blossom onto the second one and begin to roll the flower. For this second layer I applied glue along the inside edge as I rolled.


Here is a picture of the larger rose with two little rose buds. I used the same steps to create the rose buds but I only rolled the first four petals. Then I added the small green crepe die cut from S4-345 Picot Edge Circles to the base of the rose bud and pinched the end. I used a bone folder and paper piercer to shape the petals. So you can see the difference the first rose bud in the picture is just rolled and the second has the petals shaped.


Here is a close up picture of the rose buds.


I inked all of the leaves with Peeled Paint Distress Ink.


For the sentiment I used Cl-02125 Signs of Life stamp set from JustRite Stampers. Then I added Nestabling™ Heart Circles Black Rhinestones. The Nestabling is made to go with S4- Heart Circles but it also works perfectly with S4-345 Picot Edge Circles.


Next I assembled the card as shown. I layered the two S4-345 Picot Edge Circle die cuts using 3D Foam Squares. Then I added the larger rose and the leaves. I added Swirls, Finesse White Pearls from Want2Scrap™ to the bottom and side of the card.


The rose buds were the last pieces I added to the card.



Supplies
Spellbinders: Grand Calibur Machine, S4-345 Picot Edge Circles, S4-351 Spiral Blossom One, S4-321 Nested Leaves
Paper: Discount Cardstock Simply Smooth White, Soot, Green Crepe
Stamps: JustRite Stampers CL-02125 Signs of Life
Ink: Tuskineko Memento Tuxedo Black, Ranger Spun Sugar, Peeled Paint Distress Inks.
Accessories: Want2Scrap™ Nestabling™ Heart Circles Black Rhinestones, Swirls, Finesse White Pearls, Baby Bling White Pearls; Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L™ 3D Foam Squares; Foam Pad, Paper Piercer, Bone Folder; Beacon Adhesives 3-in-1 Advanced Craft Glue

Shown above is the S4-345 Picot Edge Circles

MSRP: $24.99

DIE SIZES:

1: 5/8"
2: 1 5/8"
3: 2 3/4"
4: 4"
Shown above is the S4-351 Spiral Blossom One

MSRP: $19.99

DIE SIZES:

4 1/8 x 4 1/4", 5/8" wide strip


For my second project I altered a candy box.


I layered the S4-345 Picot Edge Circles to give the appearance of doilies and then I added three roses made with S4-351 Spiral Blossom to the center of the box.



Here are a couple of close up pictures so you can see all of the details.


I added 72 Count Red Pearls and Baby Bling LeCreme Pearls from Want2Scrap™ around the edges of the S4-345 Picot Edge Circles.


I trimmed the the outer edge of the box with a lace trim.


Supplies
Spellbinders: Grand Calibur Machine, S4-345 Picot Edge Circles, S4-351 Spiral Blossom, S4-328 Foliage
Paper: Discount Paper Simply Smooth Ivory; Blush Red Dark Prismatic, Herbal Garden
Ink: Tuskineko Memento Rich Cocoa; Ranger Antique Linen, Fired Brick Distress Inks
Accessories: Want2Scrap™ 72 Count Red Pearls, Baby Bling LeCreme Pearls; Prima Lace Trim; Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L™ 3D Foam Squares; Beacon Adhesives 3-in-1 Advanced Craft Glue.

Are you ready for a chance to win the die templates that I've used here today? See the official Spellbinders Paper Arts Get the Knowledge! Blog Frenzy rules.


This contest has now officially ended. Thank you so much for all of your wonderful comments and good luck to all who entered!!


TO ENTER: My contest is open for entries from 12:01 a.m. July 11 2011, to 12:01 a.m. July 13, 2011 Eastern Standard Time.

1) Send your email entry to: (either click the link or type the address into your email program)

2) The subject must be Picot Edge Circles and Spiral Blossom One.

3) Send! Be sure to visit all the Designers on their contest dates:


July 6

Debbie Olson

Kimberly Crawford


July 7

Becca Feeken

Latisha Yoast

July 8

Tonya Dirk

Shanna Vineyard

July 9

AJ Otto

Gloria Stengel

July 10

Christine Emberson

Michelle Woerner

July 11

Judy Hayes

Heidi Blankenship

July 12

Linda Duke

Tina McDonald

July 13

Sherry Cheever

Lesley Langdon

July 14

Holly Simoni

Windy Robinson

Daily contest winners will receive an email within 24 hours of the contest’s closing. The winners will have 72 hours to reply to that email to claim prize. If a winner fails to respond within 72 hours, a new winner will be drawn.

To be eligible for the Grand Prize, enter each contest within its designated time period. Use the same email address to send the entry email. The Grand Prize has a retail value of over $1400, and includes the complete Spellbinders line of die templates released at the 2011 Summer CHA show, and a Grand Calibur™ Die Cutting and Embossing Machine!

I love your comments! Unfortunately your comment does not count towards a contest entry, so be sure to enter (above, see To Enter section) and then leave a comment here on my blog!

If you have any questions, please e-mail ContestQuestions@Spellbinders.us

Thank you for visiting and good luck!

Hugs & Smiles,

Heidi

113 comments:

  1. Oh my word!!!!! I HAVE TO HAVE THOSE DIES!!! I'm speechless. Those flowers are gorgeous. LOVE IT ALL. LOVE IT. Did I say I LOVE IT yet???? :)

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  2. Love what you did with flower! great step outs! I love the Picot Edge Circles!
    The candy box is super beautiful!

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  3. Heidi, both your projects are amazing... you have rocked those flowers!

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  4. The die gives a really nice edge to the flowers!

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  5. Your artistic designs completly amaze me! Both projects are just gorgeous.

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  6. oh my goodness gracious- your projects are amazing!! love love the inking on the flower!! :D

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  7. LOVE LOVE LOVE, these projects!!! My fav is the rose, whoa!! That is on my have to have list for sure. Thanks for sharing!!!

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  8. What fabulous projects, Heidi. These dies are must haves.

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  9. Your projects are just stunning! I am loving this new flower die.

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  10. I love the rose you made on both of them. Great job!!!! Thank you for sharing.
    Have a great day :)
    Delama

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  11. What a fantastic flower die. Your projects are awesome. Thanks for sharing

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  12. omg Heidi- I love that new circle die and those flowers are WOWSERS!! LOVE what you did with them!!

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  13. Your projects are beautiful

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  14. Gorgeous creations. Fabulous work.

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  15. Just beautiful. I love the flowers. Thanks for the tip about inking the inside edges.

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  16. Superb! The flower tutorial is brilliant and the projects are wonderful.

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  17. WAUW this is so gorgeous Heidi, and I so love, what you´ve done. The box is just so awesome, and will be perfect for any small gift to give. And these flowers are just too cute as well. You´ve really showed an awesome use of these cool dies here. So stunning work hun, I love both these stunning projects here.

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  18. These are absolutely gorgeous projects! I especially love those new flowers!!

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  19. absolutely gorgeous! I must get me those flowers.
    //Katarina

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  20. WOW! Your card and box are amazing! I love, love, love these dies! The Picot Edge Circles will be on top of my list. :)

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  21. Oh Heidi these projects are STUNNING I think everyone will be standing in line when these dies are released (wish it was today!!)
    Hugs
    HW(UK)
    x

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  22. Heidi, the flowers are gorgeous!. That spiral Rose die is the bestest ever!!! Your pictures and tutorial are wonderful and make things look so easy!!! Just luv the card and the candy box.

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  23. Love the flowers! What an awesome die. Your candy box is gorgeous. Beautiful altering and detail.

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  24. You create the most gorgeous projects. I love viewing them.

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  25. Two fabulous projects Heidi, love the flower, lots of possibilities with that die
    Anne x

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  26. Wow! Did you get one of the best sets of dies to play with or what?! These top my list so far and I love what you did with them! So pretty! :)

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  27. Heidi,
    It is 2:oo am here and I am really tired but decided to check todays releases before heading off to bed. My jaw just droped when I saw this gorgeous rose you made. Definitely got my attention, and I guarantee I am wide awake now!!!! So BEAUTIFUL!!!
    and that candy box, WOW. If I didn't get any of the other dies, (impossible), I would definitely have to have this one. I am picking my jaw up now cause I still have to go and check out Judy's blog. Amazing.
    Marcie

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  28. Stunning Heidi....absolutely stunning!!!!

    Love Sheila xx

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  29. What beautiful projects. I have not visited your blog before but now I have seen your work I shall be back.I wanted to sign up as a follower but blogger seems to be playing up at the moment, I will do it next time I am here.

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  30. GORGEOUSLY STUNNING card! love the new circles, BUT wowza on those roses!
    I have bookmarked this page so I can come back an take my time.
    Thanks for sharing,
    Susan

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  31. Both your card and altered box are simply incredible adorned with those amazing flowers! These dies are VERY impressive!

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  32. WOW! I LOVE these blooms your created! I am so glad you were assigned this set - I cannot imagine anyone making anything prettier with them than you did - just STUNNING!

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  33. Love, Love, Love that box! Absolutely beautiful as is the card! The blossom die is a must have for me. Wonderful.. Thank you for sharing. :)
    Sara T

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  34. WoW Heidi!
    You know I LOVE your work but this is even more amazing then normal! Didn't think that was possible! :)
    I have to own those dies! :)

    Hugs,
    True :D

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  35. This card is BEAUTIFUL! If I don't win these dyes, I will definitely have to add them to the top of my want list.

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  36. Wow. Love the flowers you created with this die. Fabulous projects!!!

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  37. Great projects. I especially like the box - very nice.

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  38. Your card and the candy box are both just stunning....this is my favorite die so far!!!

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  39. AMAZING creations... wow! just all stunning.

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  40. I think every comment covers what I think. Beautiful projects:)

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  41. Heidi, both of your projects are incredible! ;)

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  42. Beautiful release! And your projects show them off to their perfection - thank you!

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  43. Wow, your projects are soooo gorgeous!! Love those roses!

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  44. absolutely gorgeous cards. I love the roses the template makes. Thank you for your great tutorials.

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  45. what a beautiful rose and the little buds are just too cute

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  46. WOW I have to have those dies, that pink rose is just wonderful- love your other project too x

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  47. Exquisite card/candy box!!! TFS your fabulous step-by-step detailed tutorial for creating the flower, buds, leaves as it really highlights how easy it will be to create these once I have them in hand! LOVE SBs' creative genius in this release (again)!!!

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  48. fabulous job. Love the roses and thanks for the step by step of it. The candy box cover is fab.

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  49. Wow out of this world. What wonderful creations.

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  50. Wow Heidi. These are unbelievable. So gorgeous. Those roses look fantastically real. Love, love, love, these projects.

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  51. Your projects are absolutely beautiful!!!! I especially love the flowers!!!
    ~Terry~

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  52. Oh my goodness! These are beautiful, Heidi!
    Anne (UK)

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  53. I think your projects are great!!! Those dies are fabulous!!!

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  54. I think that is the best flower maker on the market! You have presented it beautifully.

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  55. I'm very excited with the possibilities and that is such an amazing flower, loved the inky application..thank you so very much!

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  56. Oh my, but those flowers are beautiful! There is just so much detail in them!

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  57. So beautiful and elegant! The roses are gorgeous!! I LOVE these diecuts! TFS

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  58. Love the card - love the roses. The candy box looks like it has old vintage lace on it. Thank you Thank you Thank you Peggy

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  59. Oh, Heidi--these are fabulous! I'm wanting to go make flowers now. . .

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  60. Okay, I soooooo need the flower die!! Gorgeous projects!

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  61. So very Beautiful!! Hugs, Teresa

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  62. Your projects are STUNNING! I already loved both those die templates, but seeing your work has me loving them even more!!!!

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  63. Of all the dies I have seen so far, this is the most amazing set! I am in love with them!!! These dies make the most gorgeous projects (with your talented work!!!)!! I have got to have both of these dies...thank you ever so much for sharing your projects!!!!!

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  64. I love your projects. The rose is just beautiful. Thanks for the ideas and sharing it with us.

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  65. Totally beautiful projects. Thanks for the step-out tutorial!

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  66. Your projects are so awesome. I really love the picot edge circles.

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  67. Oh my goodness, what beautiful projects! The rose is our ot this world and the box beautiful!

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  68. Heidi,
    Thank you for the steps to make the beautiful roses! Both projects
    are just so beautiful. You did an
    amazing job. I can't wait to try the new Rose die. Thanks again.

    Judy
    Northern MN

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  69. Absolutely GORGEOUS projects Heidi!!! Love them both!!

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  70. Holy Shnikies!!!! How stunningly gorgeous!!! I have to bookmark this so I can attempt it when I get these dies...cuz they are on my MUST have list!!!

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  71. OMG, i love what you did with flower.
    Absolutely grogeous projects!!!!!
    hugs Manuela

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  72. WOW! These are absolutely stunning!!

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  73. Love the soft elegant touches of your card & box! You showcased these dies beautifully!

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  74. Your card and box are amazing. Love them both.

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  75. Heidi,I LOVE your projects!
    The new Blossom is fabulous!
    Can't wait!
    Thanks for sharing!
    LoriM

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  76. Absolutely gorgeous projects! Love them all.

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  77. Beautiful, beautiful! Love them...so inspiring too!

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  78. Wow! Both are super gorgeous! Such creative ways to showcase these awesome new dies! Thanks so much! God Bless!

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  79. You must have had so much fun playing with these dies. Your card and box look like so much fun. I love your flower. Great job.

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  80. WOW, awesome projects. I love these dies and making flowers. I have to have them. Thanks for the inspiration.

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  81. Magnificent! I really need to get these dies after seeing your two projects! The flowers are beautiful and I love how you repurposed that candy container. Your artwork is definitely inspiring! Always so detailed and gorgeous, Heidi!
    Cami

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  82. Wow, what incredible dies! Your creations are spectacular...amazing details...love them both!

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  83. Oh Heidi!! I could hardly wait to see what you would create - these are magnificent!! You sure rocked those dies and your altered candy box is amazing!!

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  84. Gorgeous card and altered candy box. Love those flowers!

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  85. Wow great job on the card I love it.Thank you for sharing.
    Have a great day :)
    Delama

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  86. Gorgeous flowers that you've created. The shading is the perfect touch. Beautiful altering of the candy box.

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  87. Wow absolutely beautiful! Love your flowers! Spellbinders dies are just amazing!!!

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  88. WOW! What beautiful roses you made for both projects!! wow, so real like.

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  89. That rose is absolutely gorgeous. So lovely -- I can't believe that the die can make flowers like that. Love, love, love it!!
    Your card and altered candy box are fabulous. Thanks for sharing Heidi!

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  90. Wow, wow, wow these are both stunning projects, love them. Thanks for sharing.
    Kim xXx

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  91. Oh ... MY WORD!! These projects are AMAZING and the flower is simply gorgeous. These dies are on my list of must haves now ... thanks to SB too ;-)

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  92. Lovely projects, my favorite is the box, I love the colors, the vintage feel it has, lovely lace, the pearls are such a pretty touch, just Beautiful!

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  93. Gorgeous projects Heidi! Love the prretty flowers! That die is so awesome!

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  94. This is gorgeous! I love the flowers and the Picot edge circles! They are so elegant!

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  95. Wow Heidi, simply gorgeous. I so loved your detailed tutorial on the spiral blossom.....

    That candy box is absolutely fabulous. Gorgeous.

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  96. Thank u for the most stunning projects The box is so beautiful

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  97. OMG!!!! Such awesome creations! Love the big rose and those buds are to die for!

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  98. Darn I scrolled down too far with my message! I just wanted to say your projects are gorgeous and I love the fancy candy box!

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  99. OH MY!!! WOW! Gorgeous projects. Want the die, but not sure I can make anything quite so fabulous even WITH them!!

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  100. Ive never seen that die before. thanks for sharing it. its wonderful!

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  101. The candy box is awesome (with candy of course). It is so victorian ,yet, has that little bling with the flower. This set goes on my wish list, for sure

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  102. Your creations are absolutely breathtaking-I am in awe!

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  103. Your roses are so beautiful. Thanks for sharing the rose bud idea. Love the picot projects too.

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  104. stunning!!You did fantastic creation

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  105. Absolutely beautiful! I love that box amazing! I am at the cabin so I can't play but those sure are some wonderful die cuts.

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  106. Wow. Wow. This card and candy box are absolutely beautiful. The flower is beautiful and I think that I will definitely purchase the Nested Leaves die. Thanks for two wonderful projects.

    Linda D.

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  108. OMG!this creation is really gorgeous.I love the flower paper it was beautifully made.I salute on you.
    EPSON Ultra Premium Luster Photo Paper

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