Spellbinders Blog Frenzy Day Four

                              The contest on this blog is now closed; good luck!
                                     Spellbinders will be announcing winners.

                                             SPELLBINDERS BIG EVENT!!

                                                           Blog Frenzy

                                                       July 13-20, 2010

                     Welcome to the fourth day of the Spellbinders Paper Arts BIG Event!

The BIG Event is Spellbinders™ Paper Arts’ way of introducing some really exciting new products! This season’s BIG Event is from July 13-20, incorporating 16 fabulous Designers, and you could win BIG!

• Win today’s new die templates!
• Be eligible to win the Grand Prize by entering each day from each blog!
• You may enter once from each blog on the designated days!
• Each contest is open for 48 hours to enter the contest!
• You have until 11:59 p.m. Eastern Standard Time July 17, 2010 to enter my contest. Be sure to read the Official Rules before entering so that your entry will be valid!

These are the Designers and their contest dates:

July 13

• Julie Overby
• Debbie Olson

July 14

• Judy Hayes

• Latisha Yoast

July 15 

• A.J. Otto
• Kimberly Crawford

July 16

• Becca Feeken
• Linda Duke – Me ;)

July 17

• Sherry Cheever
• Deborah Young

July 18  

• Gina Hanson
• Ashley Cannon Newell

July 19  

• Mona Pendleton
• Heidi Blankenship

July 20 

• Kerilee Sereika
• Kazan Clark

Daily contest winners are randomly chosen from valid entries, as stated in the Official Rules. The winners will receive an email within 24 hours of the contest’s closing. The winners will have 72 hours to reply to that email to claim prize. If a winner fails to respond within 72 hours, a new winner will be drawn.

Entrants that send valid contest entry emails to each of the contests will be automatically considered for the Grand Prize. The Grand Prize has a retail value of over $700, and includes Spellbinders CHA Summer 2010 release die templates, Spellbinders CHA Summer 2010 release punch templates and a Presto Punch™ machine!

Thank you, Spellbinders Paper Arts, for sponsoring this contest!

I’m thrilled to share the S4-294 Beaded Ovals. I have always loved the look of parchment craft, and thought the S4-294 Beaded Ovals was perfect for creating the look with vellum paper. I have a step-by­-step tutorial to share how you can create this effect.

 

                                                        Start of Tutorial

                      Here’s all the dies in this set. I used the largest die, #4 for this technique.

Blush Blossom cardstock was only cut, not embossed, while the vellum cardstock was cut AND embossed. Cut the cardstock then separately cut vellum, leaving vellum in the die until the very end.

I used BasicGray’s double ended embossing tool, piercing mat, and embossed each little scalloped bead (that’s what I will call them for this tutorial). NOTE: Do not press hard, you will tear the vellum.

                 Here is what it will look like once all beads have been embossed using the tool.

I went back over the area I embossed with the embossing tool using the white PrismaColor Pencil for a deeper white.

       I traced around the outside edge of the S4-112 Classic Oval Small #3 to create my center.

                          Same step, only I removed the center die after it was traced around.

       While you have the Classic Oval die template handy, cut/emboss a piece of white cardstock.

      Here I removed the vellum from the die template, with the right side of the project facing up.

                                                          Pick a stamp that is small.

                             On a separate piece of cardstock, stamp image with dark ink.

Using the White Opaque Pen, trace over design while on a thick mat, and continue all the way around.

                                         Here you are looking at the right side again.

       Not required, but for an added effect, pierce holes in paper. It looks very nice without them.

                                  Layer the vellum over the colored cardstock die cut.

                                   Stamp your sentiment on the white cardstock oval.

                                              Add dimensional adhesive squares.

                                                              Finished piece.

The rest of the card was made like most cards by layering, cutting/embossing. I also painted the chipboard using crackle paint and when dry added Diamond Glaze, and glitter. Allow a little drying time, and then add another layer of Diamond Glaze over the glitter. The reason for doing this is when the glaze dries; the glitter will not come off your project because it is sealed between the layers of glaze. I also used S4-242 Big Scalloped Border Borderabilities™ Petite to layer coordinating cardstock on the card front. The flower was cut/embossed with vellum, and the brad helps hold the layers together. And last by not lease is that beautiful ribbon, and lace.

Supplies:

Spellbinders™: S4-294 Beaded Ovals #4, S4-112 Classic Oval Small #3, S4-072 Flower Creations, S4-242 Big Scalloped Border Petites Borderabilities.

Stamps: Cupcake Party Large SL28 – Crafty Secrets.

Cardstock: Blush Blossom, Whisper White, Vellum Cardstock – Stampin’ Up! Collection Combo Pack Postcards from Paris & Sweet as Cherry Pie by Webster’s Pages – Stamp Simply Ribbon Store.

Stamp Pads: Oregano Ranger Adirondack Dye Pad – Eclectic Paperie.

Ribbon: May Arts Crochet Lace, 100% Satin – Stamp Simply Ribbon Store.

Misc.: Glazed Brad, Double ended Embossing Tool – BasicGrey, Glitter – Stampin’ Up! Chipboard – Maya Road, Tatted Rose Distress Crackle Paint by Ranger – Eclectic Paperie. Diamond Glaze JudiKins. White Uni-ball Signo Pin. Tiny Twinkles – Taylored Expressions. Sewing Machine - Brother.

For my second project, I thought some jewelry would be fun. I used the S4-294 Beaded Ovals #1 (twice) and #2 die template once, then cut/embossed using Gold Foil. Again, I used S4-294 Beaded Ovals #1 (twice) and #2 die template once, and cut black cardstock then glued the cardstock to the back of each piece of foil for more thickness. Take the S4-110 Classic Ovals Large #1 die template, and trace around the outside edge of the die on the larger image, again using the #1 die from the Classic Ovals large, trace around the inside of the die for the smaller images, and cut out with scissors. With Dark Brown, and Black Copic Markers, color the foil. NOTE: I used very little Black. With a cotton ball and Copic Blender Solution, lightly wipe the foil so the design from the die template becomes visible. Glue the images to all pieces, and let dry. With Diamond Glaze cover all images (pretty thick), and let dry. Punch holes in the top of each piece, insert a silver links. Add a long chain for the necklace, and earrings attach earring pieces. Finally, add some bling all the way around the large piece, and one at the bottom of each earring.

Supplies:

Spellbinders: S4-294 Beaded Ovals #1 and #2. S4-110 Classic Ovals Large #1.

Images: Birds & Blossoms Creative Scraps – Crafty Secrets.

Cardstock: Black – Stampin’ Up!

Copic Markers: E47-Dark Brown, 100-Black Copic Markers.

Stamp Pads: Latte Ranger Adirondack Dye Pad.

Misc.: Sterling Plated Chain by Blue Moon Beads. Diamond Glaze by JudiKins. Tiny Twinkles – Taylored Expressions.

For the official Spellbinders Paper Arts BIG Event rules official rules.

This is the Spellbinders product I introduced:

 

 

SKU/ S4-294 Beaded Ovals

MSRP: $24.99

Dimensions:

1. 7/8 X ¾”.

2. 1 3/8 X 1 ¾”.

3. 2 1/4 x 2 7/8”.

4. 3 3/8 x 4 ¼”.

For the official Spellbinders Paper Arts BIG Event rules, click here.

TO ENTER MY CONTEST: (Contest is open for entries from July 16^th to July 17^th.

1) Send your email entry to: Reveal8@spellbinders.us (either click the link or type the address into your email program)

2) The subject must be Beaded Ovals.

3) Send!

I love your comments! Unfortunately your comment does not count towards a contest entry, so be sure to enter and then leave a comment!

If you have any questions, please e-mail ContestQuestions@Spellbinders.us

Thank you for visiting my blog and good luck!!

Comments

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[Pam L.]

Brilliant ideas!!!!!!!!!!!! Can't wait to give them a try!

[Julie O.]

Fabulous projects, Linda! Really great ideas.

[Sylvia Nelson]

These beaded ovals are fantastic! Your projects are beautiful artwork. Sorry to miss your debut day, but came to have a look anyway!

[Dot. G. Western Australia]

Your Beaded Ovals are absolutely beautiful. love the embossed vellum
Thank you for these beautiful projects

[Carolen]

Thank you for sharing and for the detailed instructions!

Beautiful projects!

[piali]

Very elegant!! Thanks for the fabulous tutorial. Really like this die a lot.

[Pat Jandacek]

Great pieces of art, Linda! I LOVE the pergamano look and the beaded oval is perfect for it. I'm afraid I'd need a step-by-step pict-tutorial for me to follow the creation of the jewelry but they certainly turned out beautiful. Thanks for sharing. Will now enter the drawing.

[Rho]

Linda you never disappoint me! Beautiful projects!
Thank you,
Rho

[Ida]

Wow! Totally stunning and amazing projects. I'm in love with the Beaded Ovals and your projects with them was just awesome.

[Tina Hdz.]

What a beautiful card! I can't wait to get my hands on this Beaded Ovals set.

[Dana Gustafson]

Wowey wow WOW! WOnderful projects!

[chris]

Such inspiring ideas and the parchment craft project is so beautiful, definitely one to try and it looks so much easier than the real thing. :D

[Von]

Oh this is beautiful done with parchment :)
Von

[Bethann]

Hi There,
Thanks so much for this wonderful project, it's got to be one of the most creative, "vintage" looking and beautiful items I've seen yet created with a die-cut!!! Bravo to you!
Bethann

[KarenB]

Wow wow wow... another Spellbinders for my wishlist :) Thanks for sharing your amazing projects.

[Jenny Johns]

Really beautiful card with the texture and 'pop'...gorgeous! And your jewelry creations are superb! Thanks for sharing such FABulous projects!

[Kathy J (Wattle)]

***THUD*** OMGosh I can't believe how gorgeous these are --- I want those dies soooooooooooo bad!!!! :) Thanks for the fantastic inspiration!!!

[Kris B]

Thanks for the wonderful tutorials!

[*MARDI*]

OH MY GOSH, i JUST LOVE THOSE!!!!
BEAUTIFULL!!!! THANKS FOR SHARING.

[chriss blagrave]

Stunningly gorgeous!

[steph]

such a pretty card! i love those birdie pendants, they are adorable and beautiful! thanks for sharing and have a great day! *hugs* steph :)

[DebraK]

Linda, AWESOME artistry! LOVE the velum touch! You are in my Favs folder! Great job!

[Linda B.]

Wow! That is so beautiful how you used the die in your designs.

[Terry]

Beautiful projects...love the vellum!! The tutorial is great and so easy to follow! Thanks for sharing.