Welcome to the Spellbinders December 2017 Blog Hop. If you came from the amazing Sharyn Sowell’s blog, you are right on track!
These are some of my favorite products from Spellbinders’ holiday products. If you haven’t done so, make sure to check them out at the Spellbinders online store – they are also available in the Simon Says Stamp store.
I created a festive Christmas card using the Merry & Bright Stamp and Die Set from Spellbinders. I started by coloring my background on a piece of Arches cold pressed watercolor paper with Mijello Mission Gold Watercolor Set.
After I dried my watercolored background using a heat tool, I added some ink splatters using Hero Arts Unicorn White Spray. I also enhanced the color density of while dots using Uni-Ball White Gel Pen.
I stamped the image and sentiment from the Merry & Bright Stamp and Die Set on a piece of white cardstock with Versamark Watermark Ink and heat embossed them with Hero Arts Gold Embossing Powder. By the way, I didn’t stamp “& bright” from the image by masking it off using a washi tape to create my own sentiment.
After coloring my image with Copic Sketch Markers, I applied Glossy Accents on the light bulbs to add some interest.
Next, I die cut my image and sentiment using the coordinating dies from the Merry & Bright Stamp and Die Set and mounted die cuts on my watercolor panel using 3M foam tape to give some dimension.
After I adhered my watercolor panel on to an A2 size top folding white card base, I finished off my card with some Pretty Pink Posh Sparkling Clear Sequins.
Giveaways
- To celebrate this release, Spellbinders is giving away a $50 gift certificate to FIVE lucky winners. Please leave a comment on Spellbinders blog by Sunday, December 10th 11:59 pm EDT for a chance to win.
- And there is more! I have a $25 Spellbinders gift certificate to give away. Leave a comment below, and I will announce one lucky winner on Saturday, December 9th. Good luck!
Blog Hop
It is now time to head on over to my amazing friend Elena Salo’s blog to see what creation she has to inspire you all. Thanks so much for stopping by today. Happy hopping!
Supplies
I have listed the supplies that I used below. I participate in several affiliate programs including Simon Says Stamp(SSS), Ellen Hutson(EH), Spellbinders(SB), and Altenew(AN). It means I get a small commission at no additional cost to you when products are purchased through links I share here.
 Spellbinders Merry & Bright Stamp and Die Set Shop at: SSS | AB |
 Spellbinders Platinum Diecut Machine Shop at: SSS | SB |
 Mijello Mission Gold Watercolor Set Shop at: SSS | AZ |
 Hero Arts Unicorn White Spray Shop at: SSS | HA |
 Pretty Pink Posh Sparkling Clear Mix Shop at: SSS | EH |
 Tim Holtz Tonic Paper Trimmer Shop at: SSS | AZ | EH |
 Wagner Embossing Heat Tool Shop at: SSS | HA | EH |
 Lifestyle Crafts Quickstik Shop at: SSS |
 Versamark Watermark Ink Shop at: SSS | HA | EH |
 Ranger Multi Medium Matte Shop at: SSS | EH |
 Hero Arts Gold Embossing Powder Shop at: SSS | HA | EH |
 Copic Sketch Markers Shop at: SSS | AZ | EH |
 Neenah Solar White Cardstock 80LB Shop at: SSS | EH |
 Uni-Ball White Gel Pen Shop at: SSS | MFT | EH |
 3M Foam Tape 1/2 Inch Shop at: SSS | AZ |
 Mini Glossy Accents Shop at: SSS |
Carey Nusbaum
May, your card is perfect! I love your background! The hint of color on your lights Is perfect! The gold makes your card pop!
Dec . 04 . 2017Angie Hall
The Merry and Bright stamp and die combo makes an unusual wreath. I like it.
Dec . 04 . 2017Denise Kasbohm
I love the red and all the sequins. So pretty and sparkly.
Dec . 04 . 2017melissaf123
Beautiful card, love the mods you made to say Merry Christmas on wreath, this stamp and die set is my favorite of the release.
Dec . 04 . 2017Angie
Love these……beautiful!!
Dec . 04 . 2017Sue Smith
Fantastic card. Love the snow covering in the background. I like how you changed the wording to “Merry Christmas” instead of “Merry and Bright”. 🙂
Dec . 04 . 2017Shirley Markuson
very bright card.
Dec . 04 . 2017Nataliia Chunys
Very interesting and colorful cards.
Dec . 04 . 2017Barb Housner
beautiful, the background is gorgeous
Dec . 04 . 2017Heather Nelson
Love the Christmas Lights wreath! Such a a bright festive card!! Fabulous!
Dec . 04 . 2017Stephanie Low
So clever to make a different sentiment in such an easy way! I am learning so much from you amazing crafty creative people! I appreciate your time and energy and the lovely card you made with my stamps.
Dec . 04 . 2017Judi
Love the background…will have to try using that technique. Didn’t feel comfortable using watercolors but will need to move out of my comfort zone. Nice effect.
Dec . 04 . 2017fitkitty1
Your card is very beautiful! I love the gold embossing and your gorgeous red background!
Dec . 04 . 2017Lindar C
Very pretty card, love the glossy accents on the bulbs!
Dec . 04 . 2017Lynda J
Love this set!!
Dec . 04 . 2017Julie B
That background is just gorgeous.
Dec . 04 . 2017Sharon O
Beautiful, festive card!
Dec . 04 . 2017Diane Cady
So cute
Dec . 04 . 2017Tisha
What a great card. This is one that I could (maybe) even make!
Dec . 04 . 2017Debbie Scassera
Wonderful card. It’s so festive.
Dec . 04 . 2017Sarah Cooper
Stunning card. I love the classic red and gold look and simple message.
Dec . 04 . 2017Barbara Jo Bird
Love your card, red is my color.
Dec . 04 . 2017Barbara
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ANDREA HASTILOW
Beautiful Christmas card, beautiful colours with your usual gentle touches x
Dec . 04 . 2017Barb Macaskill
Festive and fun is the perfect way to describe this sweet card! Love the twinkle of the sequins as a finishing touch! TFS!
Dec . 04 . 2017Deborah Kaye
Sweet card! I like how you modified the wreath to say Merry Christmas.
Dec . 04 . 2017