Spellbinders | Colorful Cards with Basic Shape Dies. Video. Blog Hop + Giveaway (Closed)
Hello friends! We’re moving early next week (I still have plenty to pack – I’m posting some photos on my Instagram Stories in case you’d like to see), but in the meantime I have new cards and a video to share. Today I’m joining Spellbinders March release blog hop and brining you 10 cards created using their March Classics release which is all about basic shape dies. I talk in detail about 2 projects in this post and video and I share supplies for the rest of the cards at the bottom of my post.
The cards I have today were created awhile back (aside from the 2 video projects) as part of the “packaging” projects – the cards that you see on the Spellbinders packaging. I had a blast making them as I wanted to share them with you as I believe that basic shape dies are always the must haves. If you have the basic elements – circles, ovals etc – you can use your other supplies and build upon them.
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As of September 2016 I work as an in-house creative designer at Spellbinders office in Phoenix. While I do a lot of work for them and create a number of different projects I am only sharing what I truly love made using their products here on my blog. I do not and never will share projects or mention products I not love.
VIDEO TUTORIAL
As always, I filmed a video tutorial showing how to create this project from start to finish. I’m hoping you’ll enjoy it. Watch it below or on my Youtube channel.
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CARDS DETAILS
I used colored cardstock from Simon Says Stamp in Doll Pink, Orange Peel, Sunshine, Banana and Cotton Candy to die-cut the largest oval from the Scored & Pierced Ovals set. I arranged my ovals “fanning” them out on the base hot pink oval, taped them in place and die-cut once again one by one using same oval die to create colorful partial ovals.
To stamp the sentiment I used my mini MISTI tool and placed my ovals one by one inside the MISTI stamping sentiment onto each of the layers going across 4 of the ovals.
If you assemble your colored cardstock oval and than stamp sentiment you’ll ruin your piece as you will have different number of cardstock layers and you’ll end up overstamping the sentiment in one part and under stamping in another even if you use a stamp positioner. So stamping the sentiment onto each oval separately and than assembling the oval cluster is a better idea.
My sentiment reads Party Like You Mean it and it comes from the Birthday Palooza stamp set by Cathy Zielske for Simon Says Stamp. To have a lot of contrast I used black ink for stamping.
Once my stamping was done I adhered my ovals together forming a colorful oval cluster. Next, I used my paper trimmer and cut the oval to be able to fit it on an A2 card base.
I had a lot of leftover oval pieces, I saved those and used to create another, similar card. I just needed to die-cut one more hot pink oval for the base.
I adhered my oval onto a white card base covered with white woodgrain paper from Hero Arts. I love using this paper for super simple and clean projects as it adds a nice amount of detail to my cards. I also use black foam adhesive tape and foam mounted “Like You Mean It” right under the stamped “Party”.
Finally, I used Nuvo Drops in white and embellished my cards with a few drops here and there forming a visual triangle around the sentiments on the colorful ovals.
This handmade card uses Nuvo Drops as a final touch. Want to see 4 other ways you can use Nuvo Drops from Tonic Studios in card making? Check out this article – 5 Ways to Use Nuvo Drops.
MORE INSPIRATION
White cardstock (Neenah 110 LB), Colored Cardstock – My Colors Cardstock (Rose Chintz, Ballerina Pink, Watermelon Pink); White Woodgrain Cardstock; Clear Stamp – Mama Elephant Good Times; Black Ink; Fun Foam; Nuvo Jewel Drops in Rosewater
White cardstock (Neenah 110 LB), Colored Cardstock – My Colors Cardstock (Rose Chintz, Ballerina Pink, Antique Gold, Candied Yam); Clear Stamp – Mama Elephant Merci; Black Ink.
White cardstock (Neenah 110 LB), Colored Cardstock – My Colors Cardstock (Rose Chintz, Ballerina Pink, Watermelon Pink, Antique Gold, Candied Yam); Clear Stamp – Mama Elephant Mini Messages; Black Ink; Fun Foam; Nuvo Jewel Drops in Rosewater
White cardstock (Neenah 110 LB), Colored Cardstock – My Colors Cardstock (Lemon Lime, Crisp Green, Herb Garden, Forest Green, Hunter Green, Tropical Sea, Pale Aqua); White Woodgrain Cardstock; Clear Stamp – Mama Elephant Good Times; Nuvo Jewel Drops – Sea Breeze; Black Ink.
Kirsty Vittetoe
March 14, 2018Love the release. Your cards are so fabulous!!!!
Billie A
March 14, 2018Wonderful colors and cards. I love the bright rich colors and the layers are wonderful and great dies. Thanks for the inspiration you always give me.
Deborah Wilson0
March 14, 2018Love all your cards and the video too. Great ways to use the dies with all the layering.
Bonnie E
March 14, 2018Fantastic layering and a great use of the basic dies! Love the colours you chose!
Terri Dean
March 14, 2018I tend to use basic shapes exclusively for months to a year at a time, then I stop for awhile. Not sure why.
Carolyn S
March 14, 2018Its amazing what beautiful cards you can create using simple shape dies!
SarahC
March 14, 2018Love what you did with the ovals. You are so inspiring! It is fun to learn new things to do with old classics.
RobiW
March 14, 2018Yana, these cards are stunning! Love the colorful, clean lines. Brilliant.
Nelissa
March 14, 2018These cards are great, love the shapes & colors.
Becky Green
March 14, 2018Yana, your cards are SO CREATIVE!!!! I LOVE that SB is coming out with the Classics again! I was never able to get all of the previous classics they had out before! LOL SUPER JOB on your cards!
Jan B
March 14, 2018Those cards are amazing Yana! Good luck with your move!
Carla Hundley
March 14, 2018Fabulous cards with
these basic shapes.
I like to use rectangle
frames on my cards.
Also circles.
Carla from Utah
Barbara Happe
March 14, 2018This is really different from anything I’ve seen. Love it!
Helen
March 14, 2018What an incredible array of cards you’ve created from basic shapes, Yana! This alone has given me so many ideas…so no wonder I found your video so helpful on the spread of oval cuts for your initial card. The many tips and suggestions are invaluable. Thanks for sharing it all on this blog hop.
Sandra Mangrum
March 14, 2018I love the vibrant colors and circles.
Jennifer Scull
March 14, 2018Wow!!! I typically only use the classic Spellbinders shapes as a base and then add the more decorative dies as mats, but you are certainly make me rethink this! What stunning cards! And beautifully vivid colors, too.
Thanks for inspiring us to try something new and different!
Lorraine
March 14, 2018I love your bold color choices. These cards are incredible! I always look forward to your videos.
Suzi Metcalfe
March 14, 2018What a creative imagination! Love your brightly colored combinations, especially the ovals! Amazing!
ANGELA EDWARDS
March 14, 2018I love the use of simple shapes and beautiful colors. Would love to see hexagon Nestabilities from Spellbinders.
Sue D
March 14, 2018Very clever and colorful card designs using these basic shapes. I usually just use them as matting layers.
Evelyn Jackman
March 14, 2018Very original!! I love the happy colours of cardstock you used!
Tracy Chambers
March 14, 2018Hi Yana,
I am in awe of your cards, and am so inspired. I can’t wait until the weekend, to pull out some of my basic shapes and see what I can create. Thank you for all the inspiration.
Take care
Tracy
Donna Goggin
March 14, 2018I love the way you stack the die cuts to create a card front. I have never thought of doing that. Once I get a layered die cut, I’m going to try that.
Beverly Chester
March 14, 2018So glad you shared these amazing cards! I have several spellbinder dies and know I must this technique a try! Thank you for sharing! Just Beautiful!
Loly Borda
March 14, 2018I love the clever way you used these dies Yana! Wonderful cards! TFS
Kristine Boydstun
March 14, 2018Love the simplicity of these cards!!
Deepa Lakshman
March 14, 2018I love the vibrancy of the colored cardstock, great technique,
Evelyn Larson
March 14, 2018Hello, I love this new release. I love what you did with the card and all the othercards.
who knew you can make amazing cards with little supplies.
durandconnie
March 14, 2018WOW you made so many card samples to remind me just how versatile the basic dies are. I want to thank you for the suggestion regarding the first card with the stamping, PARTY. It was something that I always struggled with.
Denise Bryant
March 14, 2018Pretty cards! I love the different ideas on using the basic shapes! Awesome color combos on your cards!
Kim Hund
March 15, 2018Very pretty and creative Yana. I would not have thought of using basic dies in this manner. I love them all! Thanks again for sharing. Can’t wait to get started!!!
Janet Ingraham
March 15, 2018WOW such vibrant and creative designs!!!
Amante del Papel
March 15, 2018I love your cards there are amazing, with fantastic color combos!
Annette Reed
March 15, 2018All of your cards look wonderful. Thanks for showing a way to use simple shapes to get great-looking cards.
SuzanD
March 15, 2018Wow, love you use of the nesting dies. The graphic effect is stunning.
Shanna
March 15, 2018I love all of these new ideas!
Connie Hinkle
March 15, 2018LOVE these cards!!! Definitely will try this technique.
Tracey Magner
March 15, 2018OMG, Yana so many Gorgeous cards, you were busy, and yes I do like using the basic shapes in my crafting. I think if you use your iminagation you can make even basic shapes look unique. Back to your cards, I loved the bright colors you used. Great post today.
Debbie Rumpza
March 15, 2018Such clever cards, Yana! I love that they are unique and bright.
Debbie
March 15, 2018Thanks for the tip on die cutting the ovals, I would never have thought of that! Love the bright colors!
Lagene
March 15, 2018AWESOME cards, I love how you used the classics, especially the multiple cuts for the oval rainbow of colors!
Sabrina Radican
March 15, 2018Fabulous cards and what great new ies!!!
joy meadows
March 15, 2018Yana, your cards are so beautiful! Love all of the cards you showed in the video and your PARTY cards are just amazing! Thanks for the inspiration.
Marcie Lovett
March 15, 2018Those were so much fun, Yana! I especially like the third one.
Ann Bedard
March 15, 2018Wonderful tips as usual. Thank you for the terrific instructions.
Jan Peterson
March 15, 2018I haven’t used basic shapes as focus for cardmaking however I’m so inspired by your ideas that I’ll be trying it soon. Thanks for the inspiration!
April W.
March 15, 2018Thanks for the inspiration! I loved seeing how to use the shapes in different ways. I love the bright colors too.
melanie
March 15, 2018Great release! I love your happy colored cards, simple but so pretty!
Sharon O
March 15, 2018Very creative cards using simple shapes and beautiful paper! Enjoyed the video; everything made sense after watching it.
Patt H.
March 15, 2018What a great use of dies, Yana! Love the cards! Thanks so much for all the awesome inspiration.