Spellbinders January Blog Hop...

We are hopping today for the January Club Kits over at Spellbinders.  Keep scrolling to find a full list of stops today where you will see LOTS of inspiration using this months kits.  

Today, I am using the Glimmer Kit of the Month.  It's perfect for Valentines!  And SO easy to use!

I grabbed a pink card base and scored a 1/2" frame around the front.  Yes.  I am addicted to scoring.  Have been for years!  I love the little simple detail it adds.  All you need is a score board and boom!  Instant easy, subtle detail!

I foiled the hearts and the sentiments next.  The each come with their own coordinating dies, which is SO nice!!  I added them to the card front with foam tape for dimension.  The set also comes with this dainty flowers that are just too cute!  I added them to the card front and finished them off with the little gold pearls from Spellbinders.  Keep scrolling for a little "foiling how-to".

I've already posted this one earlier this week, but thought I would share it again.  Just another way to use those heart in a quick and simple way!

Love that red foil shine on the red cardstock!

Click HERE To check out the January Glimmer 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....

Glimmer Hot Foil System

Glimmer Hot Foil Rolls

Glimmer Hot Foil Plates

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.  

So once the platform and your glimmer plate heat up, you add in the foil and the cardstock and run in thorough your die cut machine.  Once you pull off the foil negative, the magic happens!  That foil that is set on your cardstock is just gorgeous!  

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GIVEAWAY

To celebrate this release, we are giving away a $50 gift certificate to 3 lucky blog readers – selected from the comments on our blog. Giveaway closes on Sunday, January 17th, 11:59 pm MST. The winner will be announced in this blog hop post the following Tuesday. The winner is responsible for shipping cost, duties and taxes.

  

Please note, store credit (gift certificate) cannot be applied to Club Subscriptions. Store credit can be applied to shop past Club products, Club extras and regular releases.

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BLOG HOP

 

Spellbinders Blog

Tina Smith

Becky Roberts

Desiree Kuemmerle

Carrie Rhoades

Bibi Cameron

Laurie Willison

Jill Hilliard

Marie Heiderscheit

Jennifer Snyder

Jean Manis

Henriëtte van Mierlo

Annie Williams

Yasmin Diaz

Brenda Noelke

Betty Wright

Melody Rupple

Jenny Colacicco

Dilay Nacar

Hussena Calcuttawala

Mindy Eggen

Virginia Lu

Emily Leiphart

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

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Happy Hex Kit {Taylored Expressions}...

There is a new kit in town.  And guys....its super cute!  It's called Happy Hex Kit from Taylored Expressions and you are going to LOVE it!!!

Here’s everything included the Happy Hex Monogram Kit – which retails for $48:

• Happy Hex Mini Slim Background stamp
• Happy Hex die collection
• Clearly Crafty Happy Hex Add-ons stamp set
• Clearly Crafty Typewriter Alpha stamp set
• Happy Hex Mini Slim stencil
• 6 Sugar Cube Top Fold Mini Slim Card Bases
• 6 Custom Envelope Seals
• 6 Colored Mini Slim Envelopes
• 1 Mini Slim Clear Card Box
• Packaged in a zippered pouch with a custom kit label

Here is a picture of the kit contents....except for the stencil because duh.  I must have forgot to grab it for the photo....

Check out those adorable Hex stickers and, of course, those amazing rainbow envelopes!!

I went for the clean and simple approach, big shocker I know!  So I decided to use the stencil in a little bit of rainbow fashion, along with some score lines.

The kits pre-scored white card bases are AMAZING because they are top folding and I love that!!

I stamped 6 black hexagons and then added the W for a perfect set of monogram cards.  

This pack of mini-slim cards will be a great gift set or even just a fun quick card to send off in the mail. 

Click HERE to check out the Happy Hex Kit Release!

So glad you stopped in today!  Hope you have a great day!

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Kids Valentines Day Craft Kit {Taylored Expressions}...

I am back again with a 2nd post today for Taylored Expressions.  This time I am sharing the Kids Valentines Card Kit.  This kit is so perfect for little ones who love to create and make their own cards.  Here are the details...

Here’s everything in the Kid’s Valentine Card Kit that retails for $28:

• 25 Pre-cut Tuck & Fold Notecards – 5 each of Watermelon, Lemon Meringue, Candy Corn, Peapod, Cookie Monster
• 25 Pre-printed Coloring Cards (sized to fit on the inside or outside of the notecard)
• 1 3/4″ Acrylic Block
• Mini Watermelon ink cube
• 25 vinyl stickers that coordinate with the Coloring Cards – use these to seal your Valentines or give them as a Valentine gift!
• Small clear stamp set that includes a ‘Happy Valentine’s Day’ sentiments, ‘to:’ and ‘from:’ words, and several small hearts
• Everything is packaged in our Tag Along Tote

A Valentine Card Kit Add-on that includes the Coloring Cards, Pre-cut Tuck & Fold Notecards, and stickers (25 each) is also available to purchase.  (Crayons shown in photo are not included)

Here are the images included in the kit along with the colored cardstock bases and the cute little vinyl stickers....

Rylee and I started out putting these together, even though she is isn't a "little" anymore, she still loves to craft with me and color!  Once we had the base and front panels all complete, I had an idea.  

For the last many many years, I have made the Valentines for my kids teachers.  I have always thought this was a fun thing to do to take something off their plate.  Teachers are so busy and have enough going on, I decided that this little kit was the perfect "gift" for a teacher.  My new neighbor, Mackenzie, happens to be the sweetest girl and she is a teacher!  I knew that Rylee and I could put this fun kit together for her. 

We stamped the inside of each card using my Misti which made it super quick!

Once complete, the Valentines will look like this.  Mackenzie can fill out the names in each card and then add a pack of crayons to each.....

Then she will have the coordinating vinyl sticker to complete each Valentine.

I decided to upcycle the Gnome Kit zipper pouch for this gift.  I included 25 crayon packs.  You can find these cellophane wrapped crayon packs HERE.  All 25 of the Valentines and a little pack of the vinyl stickers.  I also added in a roll of washi so she can attached the crayons inside each card. 

Now I have the perfect teacher gift!  I hope she loves it and I hope that it helps her during this crazy 

year!

 

Check out the full Valentines Kit by clicking HERE!

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

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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!  

Happy Valentines Foiling {Spellbinders}...

 The January Glimmer Kit of the Month from Spellbinders is so stinkin cute!  I just love how this months kit can create super fast, quick and simple cards!  Just in time to crank out those Valentines Day Cards.  

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Here are the details for the Spellbinders Kits....

Join the Glimmer Hot Foil Kit of the Month Club and receive an expertly designed plate and foil set each month, complete with inspiration. Plus, members get store savings, extra deals, gifts, and more. Click Here to learn more about club membership.

The January Club kits are now here. While supplies last for new members. If you sign up in January you will receive the January kit. (Pictured.) Available January 1-30th (AZ Time.)

The NEW Glimmer Hot Foil membership subscription includes an exclusive Glimmer Hot Foil Plate Set + One Roll of Foil. Glimmer Hot Foil System and a compatible die cutting machine is required for use. Sold Separately. See Product Compatibility. 

This month's "Calligraphy Hearts" set and coordinating "Red Foil Roll" is perfect for creating foiled cards, favors, and more.

Join Now and Save 10% Off the purchase of the Glimmer Hot Foil System! *You may add the system at time of subscription.

Membership Includes:

• A Exclusive Glimmer Hot Foil Plate Set + Foil Roll that can be used to create Glimmering hot foil projects. $37 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.

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Here is my quick and simple card.  Super easy to make using only the contents of the kit along with your favorite cardstock!

I picked one of the hearts from the kit and foiled it with the red foil included in the kit. 

Next, I foiled the sentiment with some gold foil and cut it out with the coordinating banner die.

I used pink and green cardstock to make the little flower dies and added the gold center to each flower. 

Love that foiling shine!

Click HERE To check out the January Glimmer 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....

Glimmer Hot Foil System

Glimmer Hot Foil Rolls

Glimmer Hot Foil Plates

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.  

So once the platform and your glimmer plate heat up, you add in the foil and the cardstock and run in thorough your die cut machine.  Once you pull off the foil negative, the magic happens!  That foil that is set on your cardstock is just gorgeous!  

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

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FIND ME OVER ON:

Instagram: Laurie Willison (@laurie_willison)

YouTube: Soapbox Creations

Facebook: Soapbox Creations

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!  

Altenew Craft-A-Flower: Morning Glory Layering Die Set Release Blog Hop + Giveaway

Good morning friends!  Altenew is releasing a new Build-A-Flower called Morning Glory.  It is a gorgeous die set that create the most amazing blooms, leaves and vines that all work together to make a beautiful project.  

Here is today's card....

I started by picking my colors.  I chose 3 shades of pink and 2 shades of green.  The centers of the flowers are a pale yellow.  I laid them all out by die cuts and cut everything in my Gemini Jr for the perfect intricate cuts.

After arranging the flower and leaves where I wanted them, I used my Press n Seal method to pick them up and add liquid glue.  Next, I laid the press n seal arrangement down and adhered the bouquet to my card front.  To finish off the card, I stamped a sentiment and added in some clear drops.

Check out the new Build-A-Flower: Morning Glory by clicking HERE!

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GIVEAWAY

$200 in total prizes! To celebrate this release, Altenew is giving away a $50 gift certificate to 1 lucky winner and a $15 gift certificate to 10 winners! Please leave a comment on the Altenew Card Blog and/or each designer’s blog post on the blog hop list below by 01/12/2021 for a chance to win. 

Altenew will draw 11 random winners from the comments left on each stop of this blog hop and announce the winners on the Altenew Winners Page on 01/15/2021.

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BLOG HOP

Altenew Card Blog

Emily Midgett

LauraJane

Erum Tasneem

Terri Koszler

Laurie Willison

Zsoka Marko

Nathalie DeSousa

Seeka

Amber Rain Davis

Amanda Baldwin

Virginia Lu

Preeti Chandran

Tenia Nelson

Jenny Colacicco

Jessie Banks

Michelle Short

Teresa Litchfield

Tina Smith

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FIND ME OVER ON:

Instagram: Laurie Willison (@laurie_willison)

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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!