Sweet "Love You" Stitched Card

Hello crafty friends!  Well, evidently December got the best of my schedule!  LOL!  I totally spaced on photographing and sharing this card I made with Spellbinders' December Stitching Die of the Month!

The large panel die of the Stitched Notch Corner Card (December Stitching Die) was die cut from Wild Berry cardstock.  I did the super easy stitching with DMC 335.

I die cut the letters, flowers and leaves dies from Wild Berry, Pink Sand, and Rainforest cardstocks.  I have all of the cardstocks linked in the list below.

I stitched the flowers with the same DMC 335 thread.  I die cut the solid flower die twice more for the four flowers in the corners.  I used a ball tipped stylus to add shape to the flowers.

I die cut white cardstock with the outer die from the Stitched Notch Corner dies and then decided I wanted and embossed texture in the center of the stitched panel.  Looking through my embossing folders, I saw the gorgeous Floral For You 3D Emboss & Cut Folder (embosses and die cuts in one pass!) and knew the middle sized one would be perfect!  (I just saw that this set is currently ON SALE at a fabulous price as of this date.)

Have you checked out Spellbinders' Club Kits?  There is truly something for everyone and it's a great way to try something new for 2025.  Good to know:  You can cancel any time.  The window for signing up for the Club Kits reopens on January 6!

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Stitched Birthday Card With Spellbinders Club Kits

Happy Monday!  Today I'm sharing my stitched birthday card that features three of Spellbinders' November Club Kits.  The Cross Stitch Nested Card Front & Tag Stitching Die of the month was an easy stitching session with lots of beautiful layers to choose from!

I used some beautiful variegated DMC cotton pearle thread to stitch the edges of the layers of the Stitching Dies that were die cut from Waterfall cardstock.  I used white cardstock for the tag.

I really like how there are separate dies to use to die cut layers with stitched edges!  The top most layer was embossed with the Cascading Streamers Embossing Folder of the month.  I used glue to adhere all the layers except the top layer which is adhered with foam tape.

I die cut the Party Time Cake dies from white cardstock and colored the pieces with my Copic markers.  Please note: This die is a Monthly Bonus Item included with the Deluxe Caboodle Kit.

I die cut the sentiment that is part of the Party Time Cake dies from white cardstock.  The top layer of the sentiments are colored with a coordinating ink.

If you would like to see more details about these Club Kits, please click the links below.  Honestly, I have loved each month's release!  Thank you so much for stopping by!

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Spellbinders October 2024 Club Kits -- Simple & Quick Holiday Cards

 Hello!  Today I'm sharing my cards that feature two of the Spellbinders' October 2024 Club Kits.  I've used the Stitching Die and the 3D Embossing Folder Club Kits.  This month's stitching die is so easy and very quick to finish that I created two cards!

This first card features most of the dies included in the Merry & Bright Cloche Stitching Die Kit.

I embossed white cardstock with the beautiful Joyful Candy Canes 3D embossing folder of the month.

I die cut teal and white cardstocks with the dies in the Merry & Bright Cloche stitching die set of the mont.  The quick and easy stitching was done with white Coton Perle thread.  I used six strands of DMC 801 to stitch the trunks.

There are two sentiments in the Merry & Bright Cloche to choose from to add with the included oval die too!  I added coordinating gem stickers to the tree for some pretty sparkle.

My second version uses the Merry & Bright Cloche tree dies and the other sentiment that's also included.

For the background layers, first I die cut an Essential Arches die from an A2 sized piece of white cardstock.  Then I put the two pieces into the Joyful Candy Canes 3D embossing folder and ran it through my Platinum machine.

The Merry & Bright Cloche tree is stitched with silver DMC Diamant Grande thread.

I've included the available cardstock colors I used in the list below.  This time I've added some silver gems to the tree.

If you've ever thought of trying the stitching dies, this month would be a good one to get started on!  The clubs have very flexible rules and you can always cancel at any time!

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You Brighten My Day -- A Stitched Sunflower and Embossed Background

 I'm back today to share my card I made with two of the September 2024 Spellbinders Club Kits!  I love this Stitched Sunflower die set--it was very quick and easy to stitch!  The background features the versatile Autumn Chevron embossing folder--one that I know I will use many more times!

I die cut the Stitched Sunflower dies from yellow and green cardstocks, in the list below.  I used just the outer die to die cut the leaves and petal layer once more.  I love the option of die cutting with the stitching holes, or not!

I used DMC embroidery floss in the color of 726, 905, and 801.  I used all six strands to stitch the pieces.

I adhered the brown cardstock that was embossed with the Autumn Chevron embossing folder to my A2 card base.

The sentiment is from the Always and Forever Sentiment Strips BetterPress Letterpress plates.  This press plate is one piece and the die cuts all of them out in one pass.  I love having the extra sentiments to pull out when needed!! 

I love this card, and hope you've been inspired too!  The Spellbinders Club Kits have many options with lots of flexibility too and I hope you'll check out all of the details.

Thank you so much for stopping by.  I hope you have a  wonderful and crafty weekend!

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Your Kindness Brightens My Day

Hello friends!  Today I'm sharing my card that features two of Spellbinders' August Club Kits.  The Stitched Colorful Palette Stitching Die and the Hand Drawn Lines Embossing Folder are use to create this colorful card!

With this fun paint palette, of course I had to go with a rainbow of colors!  First I went through my stash of cardstocks to choose the colors I wanted.  Then I used the die in the Stitched Colorful Palette to cut out one of each color.  Then I went through my stash of embroidery thread and chose coordinating thread for each color.

These were stitched with the very easy straight stitch.  Now, if you want, you can create a paint palette with no stitching!  There is another die you can use that is solid, with no stitching holes.

I die cut the paint holder from mat silver cardstock and glued the stitched paints to it.  Note:  The paint holder die embosses lines to make the placement easy.

Next I used the die that cuts the strip below the "paints".  I die cut it from watercolor cardstock so that I could use various watercolors to paint the spots that makes it look like a real paint palette!  I love how this turned out.

I put another piece of watercolor cardstock, cut to 5" x 7", into the Hand Drawn Lines embossing folder and ran it through my embossing folder.  I used glue to adhere it to my 5" x 7" card base.

I looked through my sentiments and thought this one from the Autumn Floral Corner Press Plate and Die Set fit perfectly!  I had not ever tried any Press Plate with regular watercolor cardstock and wasn't sure if the impression would be as crisp as when pressed on the Cotton Cardstock.  After I set it up in my BetterPress Letterpress System and ran it through my Platinum die cutting machine,  I was very happy to see that the impression is just as beautiful on watercolor cardstock!

All of the Club Kits will be available for new subscribers on August 6, so be sure to check it out!  Thank you for stopping by!  I hope you have a wonderful day!

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Getting Started On Christmas Cards -- Stitching and Embossing

Hello!  Today I am sharing my card that features two of Spellbinders July Club Kits.  I've used the Stitching Die of the Month along with the Embossing Folder of the Month and am happy to have a card to add to my Christmas card stash for later this year!

To get started, first I die cut the Stitching Die (called Stitched All Wrapped Up) pieces from teal green cardstock.  Then I stitched the pieces with Diamante Grande silver thread.

Have you stitched with metallic thread and found it difficult to work with?  I thought of adding tape runner to the back of the piece being stitched and as I made the stitches, I pressed the thread into the adhesive on the back!  Maybe you've thought of this, but I just now did!  This worked great to keep that fiddly thread in place!  It looked like this:

When I was finished stitching, I adhere the bow pieces together with glue.  Next I embossed white cardstock with the Embossing Folder of the Month, Hexi Snowflake.  I trimmed it to A2 size and glued it to a card base.

The sentiment is hot foiled in silver and is from the Wonderful Winter Sentiments Glimmer set.  I added some silver metallic pearls for a bit more shine!

Be sure to check out more of Spellbinders Club Kits to see if you would like to try one--they can be cancelled at any time!  Thanks so much for stopping by today!  I hope you have lots of crafty fun this week!

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You Melt My Heart - Spellbinders June Stitching & Embossing Clubs

Today I'm sharing my card featuring the Spellbinders Stitching Die and Embossing Folder June clubs!  This month's Stitching Die is an easy and quick stitching session too!

First I inked a piece of 80# Neenah with Worn Lipstick Distress Oxide with an ink blending brush.  Then I added water splatters and after several seconds, used a clean paper towel to blot the excess.  Next I added white watercolor splatters with a paint brush.  I set the piece aside to dry.

The June Stitching Die of the Month called "Stitched Ice Cream", contains all of the dies to make this sweet ice cream cone, plus two sentiment dies and the cherry!  The cardstock and thread I used are all from my stash.  The pink floss is DMC 957.  The off white is leftover from and old embroidery project and is more like a heavier DMC Pearl thread.

I inked up scraps of white cardstock with Lumberjack Plaid, Mowed Lawn, and Gathered Twigs Distress Oxide inks.  I die cut the cherry pieces and assembled it with glue.  To make it really stand out, I added Crystal Glaze to the cherry.

When the ink blended panel was dry, I used the June Embossing Folder (called Summertime Waves) to emboss it and then adhered it to an A2 card base with glue.

The sentiment I used is from the A Little Message Sentiments Press Plate & Die Set.  I used BetterPress black ink to press it into Porcelain Cotton cardstock with my BetterPress Letterpress system.  I cut it out with the included coordinating die.

Why didn't I use one of the sentiments in the Stitching Die set?  Ummm....lame brain, I guess! LOL!  I just totally spaced, but I do like the sentiment I used!

That's it for my sweet and yummy card!  If you'd like to check out all of Spellbinders clubs, click HERE to see all of the options!  Thank you so much for stopping by!

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Hello, Sweet Friend!!

It's time for the latest Spellbinders Club Kits for May!  My card features two of the May Club Kits:  Stitching Die of the Month and the Embossing Folder of the Month!

First I embossed white cardstock with the Latticework embossing folder.  Before I adhered it to my A2 card base I added some pretty metallic gold splatters.

I die cut all of the pieces of the Stitched Pineapple from colored cardstock.  The colors are in the list below.  After stitching the base layer with six strands of yellow DMC embroidery floss (color #307), I adhered the layers together with glue.

I attached the pineapple to the card with foam tape.  Then I added coordinating gem stickers to the centers of the stitching.

I thought this sentiment from the Always and Forever Sentiment Strips Press Plate & Die set was absolutely perfect to go with the pineapple!  (The nice thing is that this set is one Press Plate to create several sentiments at once and die cut all together!  I just chose one that I had saved to use later.)

Be sure to check out all of the details of the Spellbinders Club Kits.  There are so many options to choose from!

Thank you for stopping by today!  I hope you have an awesome week!

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No Stitching Floral Card with Spellbinders Stitching Die of The Month

 Today I'm sharing my card I made from Spellbinders April Stitching Die of The Month and the Embossing Folder of the Month clubs.

This month I decided to share how the stitching dies make a beautiful card, even with no stitching!  What do you think?

I embossed Fruit Punch cardstock with the April embossing folder called Faux Stitched Petal.  After I trimmed it to 4-¼" x 5-½" I glued it to an A2 card base.

Then I die cut the flowers and leaves the Stitching Die of the Month from colored cardstock.  All of the cardstocks are linked in the list below.  I die cut the embroidery hoop from white textured cardstock and brown cardstock I have in my stash.

It was easy to assemble the hoop and flowers with glue.  I decided to add just a simple French knot to the center of each flower.  I used six strands of yellow embroidery floss for each knot.  Then I adhered all of the elements to the card with glue and popped up each flower with a foam square.

It was that easy to make!  Be sure to check out the details of the April clubs over at Spellbinders.  You can choose one club to join or several during the signup window of the 6th through the 27th.

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Just Wanted To Say... -- Spellbinders Stitching Die Of The Month

Happy Friday friends!  Today I'm sharing my fun card featuring Spellbinders March Stitching Die of the Month called Stitched Read & Sip!  If you've ever thought about trying a stitching die, this is a good one to try.  It has minimal stitching and would also be beautiful without any stitching!

All of Spellbinders monthly clubs, including the Stitching Dies of the Month have a window of time to enroll and receive that month's featured product.  This month's "window" is March 6-27.  The only time it might not be available is if the item has sold out for the month.  Also, you can cancel at any time.  Check out all of the specific details here.

I die cut the Stitched Read & Sip from purple, green, yellow, and neutral cardstocks.  All available cardstocks are linked in the list below.  I added a bit of shading to the cup and flowers with coordinating ink.

Then I used purple and green DMC embroidery floss for the quick stitching.  The thread on the book is one that I had in my stash that I saved years ago when I used to do counted cross-stitch a lot.

To adhere the stitched layers to the base layer, I just put glue on the back of the stitching and aligned it with the base piece.  It gives instant dimension!

I embossed a white cardstock panel with the Checkered Scallops embossing folder.  This is the March Embossing Folder of the Month.  I embossed all but about ¾" of the bottom edge of the panel.  Then I glued it to an A2 card base.

I adhered the Stitched Read & Sip elements to the card.  I added a sentiment from the Just Wanted to Say Glimmer set that I foiled with Fuchsia Flower Glimmer Foil.  For easy foiling I used Spellbinders Glimmer Specialty cardstock.

I hope I've inspired you today to try these fabulous stitching dies.  It's really fun and makes a very special and unique card to give.  Thank you for stopping by!

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Spellbinders February Stitching Die of The Month -- A Beautiful Floral Card Front

Hello crafty friends!  Today I'm sharing my card that features the Stitched Floral Focal Card Front die set.  This is Spellbinders' February stitching die of the month and is so beautiful.

While I've added stitching to this card, the die set would be just as stunning without stitching!

I die cut the Stitched Floral dies from green, yellow, and teal cardstock.  Then I used a couple of coordinating teal inks to add shading to the flower portion.

I chose a few different green shades of embroidery thread to stitch the outer portion.  I used six strands of the thread on the flower portion and three strands of each color for the flower center and the leaves.

To adhere the finished pieces to my A2 card front I used liquid glue behind each stitched portion of the outer layer.  I added thin foam tape to the flower pieces.

To finished I stamped a sentiment from the Hummingbird Sentiments in black ink, added foam tape squares and adhered it to the card.

I have several other ideas for using these February stitching dies and hope to have time to try them out.  Be sure to check out all of the details of Spellbinders' Club Kits to see what may interest you!

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Spellbinders January Stitching Die of The Month -- A Beautiful Butterfly

Hello crafty friends!  I'm happy to say that I will be sharing the Spellbinders Stitching Die of The Month with you this year!  

Are you familiar with Spellbinders' clubs?  They have no less than 10 different clubs to choose from!  And, there is also a club called the Deluxe Caboodle which includes each of the monthly items at a 60% savings.

There are several other benefits of belonging to a Spellbinders Club.  You can check it all out on their club information page.

Be sure to note that there is a window of time for new subscribers to join.  This month's dates are January 6 to January 27.

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The January 2024 Stitching Die of The Month is this adorable bee!  This die set also includes flower dies to use in your card design!

You may notice that the flowers I used on my card are not the ones included in the set.  Well, I'll share my duh moment with you, but don't tell!  I somehow misplaced the entire set after I die cut the bee pieces.  It wasn't until after I had finished the entire card with other flowers (from the Bee Bold Blooms set) that I found it buried under some other random things!

I'm happy to say that inspired me to get my mess cleaned up!  LOL!  I decided to make my bee in some lovely pink colors, instead of the expected black and yellow.  I did some simple straight stitches and added a few French knots in the center of the stitches that look like flowers.  I used 6 strands for my stitching with DMC 3326 and DMC B5200.  I used two strands of DMC D5200 for the wings.

I die cut two panels from the Nested Notched Corner Frames dies for my card layers.  The sentiment is hot foiled (from a set I just discovered has been retired).  There are many sentiments that would work with this card!

Stitching dies really are fun and if you have not tried them, I would encourage you to try!  It's very basic stitching that is very easy to learn.  Of course, these dies are just a beautiful used without stitching!

Thank you for stopping by today!  I hope you have a wonderful week filled with lots of crafty fun!

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