9/28/21

Hey Boo! {Spellbinders}...

 Spellbinders has a new Halloween Add-On for a past favorite.  The Always Welcome Door Base was a past Large Die of the Month that is still available.  I paired it with the new Open House Halloween Dies to create this fun little spooky door scene....


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To keep the lines clean, I used only the door from the original set.  I added in all the fun elements from Open House Boo Die Set!  I added the bat in black glitter cardstock, tucked in the little ghost behind the door and sat the pumpkin on the front step.  I love the Hey Boo floor mat that works perfectly with the original Always Welcome Door.  


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Click HERE to see all of the Halloween products from Spellbinders.  They have a great collection!

Thanks so much for coming by today.  Hope you have a great day!

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9/24/21

Hurry! This Card Kit is Back in STOCK!!

The Craft Your Life: Seasonal Blooms Kit is BACK IN STOCK at Altenew!  They were scooped up fast last time, so if you missed out, now is your chance!  


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I love how easy the kit components work together.  I stamped the large main image and then used the stencils to color in all the flowers.  Super simple!


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Check it out by clicking HERE!

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9/17/21

Altenew Seasonal Textures Embossing Folder Collection Release Blog Hop + Giveaway

 



Welcome to the Seasonal Texture Blog Hop!  Altenew has lots of new embossing folders and we are all sharing our creations today!  Scroll below to check out my embossing folder creation and then keep scrolling for the prize details and the full hop!

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This is the new Pink Perfection Camellia 3D Embossing Folder.  I went way way back in my stash and pulled out the white core card stock to do a little sanding.  I love how this old technique came back around and gives so much detail for this gorgeous floral embossing folder.  I added in the hello die and a heat embossed sentiment strip.  Super simple!


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Click HERE to see the full Embossing Folder Release.

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GIVEAWAY


$300 in total prizes! To celebrate this release, Altenew is giving away a $50 gift certificate to 2 lucky winners and a $25 gift certificate to 8 winners! Please leave a comment on the Altenew Card Blog and/or each designer’s blog post on the blog hop list below by 09/23/2021 for a chance to win. 


Altenew will draw 10 random winners from the comments left on each stop of this blog hop and announce the winners on the Altenew Winners Page on 09/25/2021.


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BLOG HOP

Altenew Card Blog

Laurie Willison

Verity Biddlecombe

Virginia Lu

LauraJane

Norine Borys

Terri Koszler

Lilith Eeckels

Amanda Baldwin

Emily Midgett

Nathalie DeSousa

Jenny Colacicco

Colleen Balija

Dana Joy

Amy Hill

Joy Baldwin

Natasha Davies

Seeka

Sandhya Iyer

Bridget Casey

Joylita Dsouza

Rosie Neustaedter

Daniel Diaz


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9/16/21

Glimmer All the things!

Do I say it too much?  Do I tell you how much fun foiling is?  Maybe I sound like a broken record at this point but when each new Spellbinders Monthly Club Kit comes in the mail its like Christmas.  Every month!  This months kit is no exception!  I love the banner and all the possibilities with the different sentiments you can build.  To see the full set, click HERE!

 

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I combined this months Glimmer Kit banner sentiment with little details from the Card kit of the Month.  I adore that patterned paper and those cute little coordinating butterflies.  This card was so easy to make!


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Click HERE to see the Glimmer Hot Foil Kit for September.

Click HERE to see the September Card Kit of the Month.


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Are you new to hot foiling?


Spellbinders has a platform called Glimmer Hot Foil System.  This platform heats up metal plates called Glimmer Plates.  These glimmer plates come in ALL different types....sentiments, florals, backgrounds, graphic details etc....and add the most gorgeous foiling detail to your cards.  And the foils?  There are LOTS of different colors to chose from!


Here are some links to help point you in the right direction....






The Glimmer Hot Foil System works great with a Platinum 6 Die Cut machine from Spellbinders but also works with other die cut machines. You can click HERE to see a compatibility chart.  


First you heat up the platform and your glimmer plate on the Glimmer System Platform.  Then you add in the foil and the cardstock and run it thorough your die cut machine.  Once you pull off the foil negative, the magic happens!  That foil that is set on your cardstock and the results are just gorgeous!  

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Thanks for coming by today!  Hope you have a great day!

9/15/21

Do you love using Card Kits?

 I have not been much into card kits until the Spellbinders kits that I have been using lately. It feels like a different kind of card making, and for me, that has turned out to be so much fun!  I love all the details included, and the papers and dies.  When I make cards from these kits, they don't look anything like my typical cards, and I think that is why I like them so much!  That and you can make a TON of cards with each kit!

Here are a few details....

Join the Card Kit of the Month Club and receive an expertly curated cardmaking kit each month, complete with inspiration. Plus, members get store savings, extra deals, gifts, and more. Click HERE to learn more about club membership. 

This month's "Together is the Best" Card Kit includes a 6x6 paper pad, clear stamps, an adorable die set, tons of embellishments, and more!

Check out our NEW MONTHLY CARD KIT EXTRAS if you want just purchase select items from the kit or need more embellishments. You can shop the store or add to your cart at the club checkout. 

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Membership Includes:

  • A Monthly Card Kit Containing: Dies, Clear Stamp Set, Die Cut Shapes, Paper, Envelopes & Embellishments. Contains at least 200+ pieces and will create 10+ complete cards. $60 Value!
  • Project Inspiration: Each kit will feature project ideas with at least one detailed how-to instruction tutorial each month.
  • Member Benefits & Savings: Receive exclusive member pricing in the Spellbinders store. Plus receive access to deals, savings, and gifts - only available to members.


Here are a few cards I made using the Telephone die included in the kit, the papers and frames.  I love the ephemera pack because there are so many fun images to use.  My favorite thing about the kit is that it is laced with gold details.  I love the foiled look and the shine it adds to so many of the pieces.  


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Click HERE to check out this months Kit!

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9/12/21

Altenew Craft Your Life Project Kit: Hello Beautiful Release Blog Hop + Giveaway


Altenew is releasing a new kit today called Hello Beautiful....


 Craft Your Life Project Kit: Hello Beautiful

There is nothing like a bouquet of flowers to bring you joy and contentment! Enjoy our Craft Your Life Project Kit, an exciting monthly package that is sure to get the creative juices flowing! Featuring a 6x8 stamp set, coordinating die set, as well as a stencil and embossing folder to fit the theme, this project kit has almost everything you need to start crafting. Just add ink and cardstock, and you'll be good to go! This kit features a gorgeous stamp set with three beautiful floral clusters. The flowers and leaves were drawn with great care, giving special attention to the folds and curves of the petals. The set includes eight messages great for everyday occasions. The kit also features FIVE coloring stencils which will allow you to color the floral clusters in two coloring layers. Furthermore, there is a matching die for each of the floral clusters and an embossing folder featuring an elaborate version of one of the floral clusters from the stamp set. Pair them together for the best results.



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My favorite cards are quick and easy and this kit lends to that style so well.  First I added stripes on the background of a card base using the Classy Stripes Stencil.  I stamped the flowers and added in the stenciled color.  I love how easy this detail is for coloring in cards.  


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I layered the main image with a die cut of fun foam for easy dimension.  I added a 1/2" frame in black pen around the card front, along with a sentiment from the set.  Adding the image in was the last step!  Definitely a quick and easy card!


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GIVEAWAY


$300 in total prizes! To celebrate this release, Altenew is giving away a $50 gift certificate to 2 lucky winners and a $ 25 gift certificate to 8 winners! Please leave a comment on the Altenew Card Blog and/or each designer’s blog post on the blog hop list below by 09/18/2021 for a chance to win. 

Altenew will draw 10 random winners from the comments left on each stop of this blog hop and announce the winners on the Altenew Winners Page on 09/20/2021.


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BLOG HOP


Altenew Card Blog

Jennifer McGuire

Laurie Willison

Erum Tasneem

Daniel Diaz

Virginia Lu 

Seeka

Therese Calvird

Dana Joy

Emily Midgett

Amanda Baldwin

Nathalie DeSousa

Erin Thompson

Norine Borys

Verity Biddlecombe

Therese Calvird

Terri Koszler

Maryam Perez

Nenette S. Madero

Michelle Short

LauraJane

Joy Baldwin

Rosie Neustaedter

Jenny Colacicco

Amy Hill

Anna Mahtani

Ishani

Joylita Dsouza

Natasha Davies

Sandhya Iyer

Colleen Balija

Bridget Casey


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All products in today's post are linked below and throughout the post.  These are my personal affiliate links which you can shop from at no cost to you!  :)  Thank you for supporting Soapbox Creations!  


 
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