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 |
Sam Burnett
What a great card – love the coloring! TFS!
Dec . 05 . 2017mjmarmo
Love the backgound! Such a pretty card!
Dec . 05 . 2017Tan Smith
Such a wonderful card. Thank you for sharing.
Dec . 05 . 2017Brenna Kohlhase
Gorgeous and love the multicolor effect-really pops!
Dec . 05 . 2017Di Wong
Beautiful card! You added so much depth.
Dec . 05 . 2017Mary
Beautiful….
Dec . 05 . 2017Melanie Ann MacKenzie
What a darling card…thanks for sharing your work. Cheers.
Dec . 05 . 2017Sara Emily Barker
Sweet Christmas card! I love the snowy background, and great tip on the white spray! I need to invest in that! I love how you’ve colored the lights and then added the Glossy Accents–looks so realistic! Thank you for the inspiration. If two comments show, my apologies; Blogger seemed to have eaten my first one!
Dec . 05 . 2017Birgit
What a darling card!! This is a great release!
Dec . 05 . 2017Silvia P.
Cute card, I love the colour of background
Dec . 05 . 2017Becca Yahrling
I think this is my favorite die (& stamp) in this release. I just love
Dec . 05 . 2017wreaths. And your card is very pretty! Love the colors you used on
the bulbs and of course, your BG is fabulous!
Gab
Your card is so beautifully festive
Dec . 05 . 2017Darlene Fellows
Such a pretty card!
Dec . 04 . 2017Kathy Ferguson
Love the wreath card. The Merry Christmas sentiment is beautiful. Thanks for sharing.
Dec . 04 . 2017Cynthia Cole
Cute wreath card.
Dec . 04 . 2017Denise Bryant
Beautiful and festive! Love that string of lights!
Dec . 04 . 2017momrc
Beautiful inspiration – thank you for sharing your talents.
Dec . 04 . 2017Kris Reeves
So vibrant and bold!
Dec . 04 . 2017Tracy A
What a wonderful card. The colors are so rich.
Dec . 04 . 2017Kathie S.
Beautiful! Thanks for sharing!
Dec . 04 . 2017Amy Moore
Love the card and the display of all the dies!
Dec . 04 . 2017Julie
Beautiful card. Spellbinders dies were the first I ever purchased, and they’re still one of my favorite brands.
Dec . 04 . 2017Denise Ward
Very nice card! Whimsical and festive!!
Dec . 04 . 2017Kirsty Vittetoe
Wow, so beautiful!
Dec . 04 . 2017NormaR
love, love love! so much fun in q card
Dec . 04 . 2017