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 |
Carol H.
Ooh, your red background is so beautiful and just perfect for the pretty Merry and Bright stamp and die! Love it!
Dec . 04 . 2017Brenda Stainton
This is such a bright festive card. Really makes me want those dies
Dec . 04 . 2017Laura Zepeda
Great card! love the colors
Dec . 04 . 2017memalagene
Beautiful card, I especially love the red watercolor background with sparkle & shine!
Dec . 04 . 2017Amy Cooley
The embossed lights are so pretty!
Dec . 04 . 2017Nox
Beautiful card and I love the use of the sequins on the bright red – it is a lovely look!
Dec . 04 . 2017Patty Eifert
Very cute cards!! I love Spellbinders dies….own quite a few of them!!
Dec . 04 . 2017Cindy Thick
What a beautiful card. Love the background.
Dec . 04 . 2017barbara lassiter
Your card is so beautiful and what an amazing array of dies! i think I might need some of them! Lol! 🙂
Dec . 04 . 2017Patt H.
Beautifully colored background, May, & the die cut looks perfect on it. Love the sentiment font!!
Dec . 04 . 2017Lorraine Gall
Beautiful, colorful card!!
Dec . 04 . 2017Michell Hackett
This card is wonderful May. Thank you for always inspiring us.
Dec . 04 . 2017Denise F.
Love the lights on the wreath, som festive!
Dec . 04 . 2017Wendy Fisher
A very festive card!
Dec . 04 . 2017Monika.buzsy
So pretty May. Love the hot red water color background. Perfect backdrop to the pretty wreath.
Dec . 04 . 2017Jeanne Beam
Such a beautiful card. Thanks for sharing…
Dec . 04 . 2017jlingraham
Such a beautiful festive card I want to get out the eggnog!
Dec . 04 . 2017Nancy S
That’s a great card using a die I definitely need.
Dec . 04 . 2017Lee
Love your card, May. You can take even the simplest, sweetest little thing and sail it to the next level.
Dec . 04 . 2017Cathey Day
I love this card! Now I’m gonna have to buy the stuff to make it! Thanks! Lol
Dec . 04 . 2017Judi Szyndrowski
This is such a bright festive card. Really makes me want those dies. Way to go May.
Dec . 04 . 2017Sabrina Radican
Your card is so darling!!
Dec . 04 . 2017F. Andre
So beautiful! Such a wonderful die and stamp set.
Dec . 04 . 2017Ann K.
Very nice, great card! Thank you!
Dec . 04 . 2017Pai
fun card!
Dec . 04 . 2017