Spellbinders Summer Blog Frenzy and Giveaway Day 5

Hello all my cyber peeps! I'm so excited about my Spellbinders Summer die release. My two new die sets are so much fun and I think they might even show my personality a little bit more than some of my previous dies. From the stitchable denim pocket and swirl in my "Pockets & Swirls" set, to the camera, frames and slang words in my "Snapshot" set... these new dies are sure to be the new go-to dies for my fun and quirky projects!

"Watch The Birdie" Layout

I love the new acronyms! In my version, LMAO stands for "Laughing My Artsy Off"

I also LOVE the look you can get using my new stitchable dies!

Supply List:

• Dies used - "Pockets & Swirls", "Snapshot", "Bitty Blossoms"
• Cross Promotional Partners - Art Gone Wild "Foto" stamps (Compatible with "Snapshot" dies), GCD Studios "The Crafty Chronicle" &  "Mix'd Media Stax" (Compatible with all Spellbinder dies as well as The Grand Calibur), Clearsnap "Mix'd Media Inx" (Letterpress with Spellbinder dies)
• Also used - Zutter: "Corrugated Board" (Compatible with dies) & "Distrezz-it-All"

"Pockets & Swirls"

S5-150 MSRP $29.99 - Approximate Die Templates Sizes:

Bird: 2 3/8 x ¾”

Flower SM: ¾ x 5/8”

Flower LG: 7/8 x ¾”

Swirl SM: 1 7/8 x 7/8”

Swirl LG: 3 1/8 x 1 ¼”

Pocket SM: 2 x 2 1/8”

Pocket MED: 2 5/8 x 2 5/8”

Pocket LG: 3 ¼ x 3 3/8”

"Snapshot"

S5-149 MSRP $29.99 - Approximate Die Templates Sizes:

Words: Sizes Range From ½ x ¼” to 1 1/8 x ¼”

Speech Bubble: 1 3/8 x 7/8”

Camera: 2 3/8 x 1 ¾”

Picture Frame: 2 3/8 x 2 7/8”

Strip Frame: 1 ¼ x 6” (Opening: 1 x 1 ¼”)

Here are some step by step photos of some fun ways you can use these new dies.

 

I die cut and embossed my photo (printed on Epson Enhanced Matte Photo paper) using the polaroid die from Snapshot, then inked the outside edges with Honey Mix'd Media Inx.

 

I inked up the cut side of the die with Jasmine Mix'd Media Inx and embossed the photo again.

I swiped more Jasmine Mix'd Media Inx around the edges, sprinkled with Jasmine Mix'd Media Inx Embossing Powder and heat set (a close up of the finished result is shown in the photo above).

 

I stamped the camera image from my Art Gone Wild Compatible stamp set using Black Mix'd Media Inx, sprinkled Black Mix'd Media Inx Embossing Powder over the top and heat set ** the outline around the stamp is the exact outline of the metal die to make it super easy to line up the die properly** I used low tack painters tape to hold the die in place.

   

I designed the word dies so that they look best when letterpressed (but you can also stencil through the die after embossing). I inked up the cutting side of the die with a very pigmented ink (Black Mix'd Media Inx used on sample), placed it onto the medium I wanted to die cut (manilla paper from the Mix'd Media Stax used on sample), I covered the dies with a piece of paper (to keep my plates from getting inky) and ran the sandwich through my Grand Calibur machine. I cut the camera at the same time as the words and had plenty of space left on my Grand Calibur plates.

 

I flipped the sandwich over and misted the back with water (to get a deeper emboss). I added the tan embossing pad and the pink embossing plate and ran the sandwich through my Grand Calibur again.

The close ups above show you how the die cuts turned out... some of the words were used on another project that I'll show you below.

Here are a few more projects that I've made with my new dies...

"Pocket Full Of Posies" Wallhanging

   

I die cut and embossed the pocket then stitched through the holes to create this realistic looking pocket.

Supply List:

• Die used - "Pockets & Swirls" 
• Cross Promotional Partners - GCD Studios "The Crafty Chronicle", Clearsnap "Mix'd Media Inx" (Stencil through dies)
• Also used - Zutter: 4x4 Acrylic, "Corrugated Board" (Compatible with dies) , "Distrezz-it-All"

"Purdy Sweet" Layout

The photo below shows what a pocket looks like stitched, without the embossing.

In the photo below you can see a different way that you can stitch on the stitchable swirls.

Supply List:

• Dies used - "Pockets & Swirls", "Snapshot", "Bitty Blossoms" 
• Cross Promotional Partners - Art Gone Wild "Foto" stamps (Compatible with "Snapshot" dies), GCD Studios "The Crafty Chronicle", "Mix'd Media Stax" (Compatible with all Spellbinder dies as well as The Grand Calibur), Clearsnap "Mix'd Media Inx" (Stencil through dies)
• Also used - Zutter: "Distrezz-it-All"

"Besties" Layout

On this layout, I've shown you how you can use a pen to draw lines between the stitching holes to create a "faux stitch"

Supply List:

• Dies used - "Pockets & Swirls", "Snapshot"
• Cross Promotional Partners - Art Gone Wild "Foto" stamps (Compatible with "Snapshot" dies), GCD Studios "Mix'd Media Stax" (Compatible with all Spellbinder dies as well as The Grand Calibur), Clearsnap "Mix'd Media Inx" (Letterpress & Stencil with Spellbinder dies)
• Also used - Zutter: "Corrugated Board" (top layer only), "Distrezz-it-All"

The Sneak Peek: Spellbinders™ Summer Spectacular! Begins on June 21st and will end on June 28th, 2012. It consists of 24 individual prizes and one grand prize drawing. Enter the Sneak Peek: Spellbinders™ Summer Spectacular! by visiting the participating blogs each day. 

At the end of each blog post, click on the "Enter HERE" to open the entry form. You may only enter once from each blog each day.

Spellbinders™ will randomly draw one winner from each participating blog to receive that blog’s newly revealed dies. The Grand Prize Winner will be randomly drawn from the pool of entrants who sent entry forms from each and every participating blog during the 48 hours each blog was open. For the full list of official rules please click RULES.

This contest is now closed

**Enter the contest by clicking HERE**

 I hope you like my new dies and are inspired to try some fun new techniques of your own! And don't forget to check out the blogs from Teresa and Leticia, today, for even more chances to win!!!

Questions? [email protected] No entries will be accepted at this email address. 

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Comments

[Nellie Rose]

Oh my, I love these new dies!TFS

[croppinmama]

Amazingly creative designs, such works of art! I also found your how to video using your rose dies on Spellbinder's site--love the roses and the way you embellished them.

[jenne lamb]

wow what fun you seem to be having...can't wait for the new dies!

[angelaB]

Super cute projects!!!! The new dies are amazing!!!

[Angela]

OMG I just love the new dies that you have created.

[Dorothy Freeman]

Nice use of the dies!!!

[Delama]

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Thank you
Delama

[Delama]

Hi, Donna. I like all your projects you done use the new Spellbinder products. I like how you use destress the paper and the cute little saying that you put on each project. Thank you for sharing some of your creations with us.
Have a great day :)
Delama

[Karen S]

Love these new dies as well! Thank you for sharing your talents and artwork.

[Rhonda Miller]

Your layouts are fantastic. I LOVE these dies.

[Julie Shearer]

Love , Love the pockets and the film strip. Your work is amazing !!! TFS.

[Cathy-Lynn]

WOW these dies are Fabulous!! You did a great job creating with them. Oh my I feel broke already!
Hugs, Cathy-Lynn

[Marcie Smith]

Love these new dies Donna!!!! Can't wait to get these.
Marcie

[Earlene Bost]

Loving your and Spellbinder's new dies. So much potential. Can't wait till I can own them. Truly tantilizing!!

[Mona Pendleton]

Oh how fun! The denim pocket is so you Donna and I love the photo set especially the LMAO piece!!! Can't wait till these hit the shelves!!!

[Robin Mowat]

The banners are a great addition to your dies. I do like all your products that I have.

[Pam H]

Some interesting dies in this set. You have done a great job showing the abilities of implementing them into your work.

[Tracey ~ GardenOfGrace]

Amazing projects!! Love the way you used the spellbinder dies with your products to created these fab projects!! ~ Blessings

http://gracescraps.blogspot.com/

[TAS]

Awesome dies and cool layouts!

[Cartherine]

Tout simplement j'adore, j'adore et j'adore.

[Debbie McK.]

OMG, these are sooo you!! I love them, especially the blue jeans. CUTE, thanks for sharing!!

[Carol Mc]

Love the projects and the dies. I think that camera is my favorite.

[Susan]

Congratulations on these fabulous new die sets! How wonderful to have your ideas put into the hands of avid crafters. Love that camera, and the pocket full of posies. Great layout with the words and shabbiness. So trendy!

[Carol E Brooker]

Wow! Your projects are amazing, thank you so much for sharing them the pocket is just great.

[Linda B]

AWESOME layouts...love them!!!