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

[Karen aka soccerboyzmom]

I love what you did with the vellum. It is Yummy!!!

[Makiko Jones]

Wow!! I love the new beaded ovals! Your sneak peeks are just amazing, Linda! I'm going to keep this post in my bookmarks so I can make those jewelries after I get the dies!!
Thank you for sharing the wonderful creations!

[DebbieK]

Linda, your projects are just beautiful! Thanks for the tutorial.

[emily]

I love both of your projects. The vellum card is so sweet and delicate and the little bird jewelery set is so original! Two projects that set a new high standard!!!
Thanks for sharing! :o)

[Patty Taylor]

What you did with the vellum was awe inspiring but what you did with the jewelry blew me away.

[JoAnn Burnham]

Wow, your projects are beautiful. TFS

[kathy]

Linda, I always admire your work....but these items are just off the hook! I have no words to describe how very lovely they are. I'm putting Beaded Ovals on my wish list! Thank you!

[auntie lisa]

An absolutely beautiful card Linda....all the details make it just perfect!! I love the new beaded ovals....they are going on my wish list!
Lisa

[Karen Rose]

Oh my ... Linda! These are just delightfully beautiful! I could not believe that your jewellry pieces were hand made! I am in total awe of your workmanship! Thanks for sharing!

[Linda C.]

Jewelry? Are you kidding me? WOW Linda! You could quit your day job & go into your own business w/artwork & jewelry! Brilliant artwork!

[Carmen O.]

Beautiful! I love all the wonderful detail. Thanks for the tutorial!

[Penny Douphinett]

Absolutely gorgeous projects! Looks like you had fun!

[TAS]

Wonderful projects! Love the jewelry! Would never have thought of that. Just beautiful!

[joy]

Oh, my word, the jewelry is AMAZING. Can't wait to get my hands on the die -- your work is so beautiful!

[Deebi27]

Linda...love what you did with the jewelry, stunning work! Thanks for the view!

[Janice]

Beautiful, love all the detail you put into both projects! tfs!

[robin]

You did such lovely work!

~Robin
rockinreddrobin@yahoo.com

[Mary friederichsen]

Both of your projects are gorgeous Linda! And that jewlery! WoW!! I had no idea that that was the dies that you used! At first I looked at them thinking you were posting for someone else as well, than I started reading and realized that you had used the beaded dies for the jewlery!! Beautiful!

Thank you for sharing and for doing the tutorials!

[Maria]

Very interesting technique.. newer see it before! Thanks! Absolutelly gorgeous dies!

[Julie Ranae]

I am not sure that I can say anything other than 'simply gorgeous' Love the creativity to go beyond paper
onto jewelry. Lovely : )

[josie walrath]

I loved both projects your work always amazes me. I really like the template. TFS

[Sofia]

The new dies are awesome!!! I love what you created!!

[Penny K.]

Love the way you used the die for dry embossing. So clever! thanks for the inspiration!

[Jo4Him]

Great projects. Thanks for sharing

[Penny K.]

The use of the die for dry embossing is so clever! Thank you for the inspiration! ;-)