Not So Ugly Sweater Spinner Card

So called "Ugly Sweaters" for Christmas make me smile, and I had fun creating this sweater card with the new Stitching Die of the Month from Spellbinders. I like the stitching dies for adding texture with and without actually stitching. The Happy Holidays was created with Spellbinders BetterPress plate called Sending Joy Sentiments. I embossed the patterned cardstock with an embossing folder also from Spellbinders. I wanted to put that on a spinner so the recipient can have some interactive fun. I was happy to discover Spellbinders has now released Card Spinner Multipacks with both larger and smaller spinners. Here is a reel showing the spinner action created with one of the larger spinners:

If you love this Spellbinders Stitching Die of the Month and want it right away, you can visit the website here and join the monthly club. You have until the 27^th of the month to sign up to receive this set and then look forward to getting a new stitching die set each month. But if you can’t commit to a monthly club right now, you can check the website after the 10^th of next month to purchase. If not sold out, the monthly kit products are available to buy then. However, the cost is higher and shipping is not free.

I am a member of the Spellbinders Stitching Die of the Month club, so each month this year I will share cards made with that month’s die set on this blog, on my Instagram and on my Facebook page.

Cardmaking Joy & Hugs, Karen 

 

More Maker Mania 14 Favorite Cards

In the kit of products we received from Maker Mania 14 were the embossing folder, dies, stencil and rub-ons from Hero Arts you see here. One of the store teachers always features white on white cards, and I thought this one was amazing so I basically copied it. The rub-ons were also featured in the card below I cased from another store teacher:

We also received a set of stamps that are perfect for mixed media cards. I played with some mixed media products I had here and came up with this card:

Cardmaking Joy & Hugs, Karen 

Maker Mania 14 Favorite Cards

I loved the classes and products from this fall's Maker Mania and this card is an homage to my #1 favorite card that was taught:

Clipper Street Scrapbook shared a card in their class that I was enamored with. Years ago I had some Creative Expressions Gilding Polish but it was not in my stash anymore. It is now! I rushed right out and bought the same colors Deanna Hutchinson showed on her card- just look at that background with that amazing embossing folder gilded with that teal and gold polish! The typewriter die was also part of the products included with the Maker Mania 14 package and it too was gilded gold. My only problem with this card was in the A2 size, not enough of that gorgeous background shows. So I made a 5 x 7 version:

Problem solved! The products you see were all made by Hero Arts and are exclusive for the Maker Mania 14 kit. However, I am really hoping they will be released by Hero Arts on their website soon so that I can teach with them. Another favorite card taught in the live classes was this typewriter box card by Margaret of Winneconne Crafts (right here in Wisconsin!) I bought my kit there and she might have a few left on her website if you are loving what you are seeing.

I created a pocket on the back and slipped in a gift card. Great way to brighten up someone's day! Stop back tomorrow to see some more of the cards I created with the products and inspiration from Maker Mania 14.

Cardmaking Joy & Hugs, Karen 

Fall Eclipse Card with Divinity Designs

I love to make eclipse cards and when I saw the new autumn leaf slatted die set from Divinity Designs along with their gorgeous fall colored scenery papers, I could not resist. I started with two pieces of identical fall scenery cardstock and die cut the slatted leaf die from one. I raised it on skinny adhesive strips and put on top so the pattern flows from one to the other. I also die cut the "happy fall" shadows  (Spellbinders) from the same piece, raised them and put back so that pattern flows as well. 

These papers and dies make eclipse cards so easy and the results are beautiful.

Cardmaking Joy & Hugs, Karen 

September Classes at Harts n Scraps

In the classes I taught this month at Harts n Scraps I combined fun folds and techniques with unique dies from Karen Burniston, Altenew and Spellbinders. I teach every month so if you are local, stop in or visit the website for details and to sign up. 

Cardmaking Joy & Hugs, Karen 

More Maker Mania Pre-Event Cards I Designed

Hero Arts designed so many amazing products for the Maker Mania 14 kit I had to purchase it immediately after seeing them. I loved the 3D embossing folder, the stamps, the paper, the rub-ons and especially the typewriter die featured on this card. These products are exclusive right now for Maker Mania 14, but I am hoping they will be released soon after by Hero Arts because I would love to teach with them! Here are two more cards I made with the typewriter theme and other products in the kit:

All of the cards shown started with the 12 x 12 paper pack and were made with only products received in the Maker Mania 14 kit.

If you are liking what you are seeing, the kit and classes are still available here at Winneconne Crafts. The classes are this weekend so you would not receive the kit in time- but no problem. I am busy all weekend and so will be watching at my leisure as the classes are available on the private Facebook group anytime you want to watch or re-watch. 

Cardmaking Joy & Hugs, Karen 

Maker Mania 14 Pre-Event Cards

Maker Mania is an online event that happens twice a year with dozens of paper crafting stores in the USA and Canada sharing ideas all with the amazing products in their kit. This year Hero Arts designed all the products we received and my favorite was the Printer's Type 3D embossing folder. I created this card with a fun fold I learned recently from Jennifer McGuire. Here is another picture:

The front element (created with ephemera and rub-ons included in the kit) floats on the front when opened. 

Hero Arts also designed some awesome designer paper which was the start of this mixed media look card. I embossed, inked. stamped and cut the edge with the On the Edge die to make this card. 

If you are liking what you are seeing, the kit and classes are still available here at Winneconne Crafts. The classes are this weekend so you would not receive the kit in time- but no problem. I am busy all weekend and so will be watching at my leisure as the classes are available on the private Facebook group anytime you want to watch or re-watch. 

I will be sharing more of my designs and what I make after the classes, so be sure to stop back. 

Cardmaking Joy & Hugs, Karen