Welcome to the January Spellbinders Blog Hop!
We are featuring Die D-Lites & Thoughtful Expressions by Marisa Job. Make sure to scroll below to the full blog hop list and info about the giveaways!
I had some fun with the new Die D-Lites Love Letter Etched Dies. I created a layered background of red and grey cardstock. I die cut 3 envelopes from the set with white cardstock. The flaps of two of the envelopes were trimmed off and reattached for some dimension and red die cut hearts (using the middle size heart die) were added to the flap. On the third envelope, I added the script "paper" die that is included and added one of the tiny hearts to the corner . I left the die in place (this is so you can emboss but I didn't use this technique) and using a black fine tip pen, I colored in the script. I stamped my sentiments (Best Hugs from Simon Says Stamp) using Memento Tuxedo Black ink, white heat embossing, and added a few black enamel dots.
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My next card uses Die D-Lites You've Got Game Etched Dies. I couldn't pass up this set as my son is a big "gamer". I definitely took this masculine and went with grey, black, and white cardstocks. I die cut many of these and layered them onto a white notecard. When I was happy with the layout, I adhered and trimmed the edges. Nothing else needed.....it's perfect for those "gamers" in your life!
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I must mention that the Platinum 6 Die Cutting & Embossing Machine has won me over! This is like the Lexus of die cutting machines! I prefer a manual die cutting machine and this one gets an A++ from me!
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GIVEAWAYS
To celebrate this release, Spellbinders is giving away a $50 gift certificate to FIVE lucky winners. Please leave a comment on the Spellbinders blog by Sunday, January 28th 11:59 pm EDT for a chance to win. The winners will be announced in the blog hop post on Spellbinders blog the following day.
Now for ANOTHER giveaway? Yep!
Would you like to win a $25 gift certificate to Spellbinders from MY blog? Just leave me a comment here and I'd love for you to follow me over on IG (AmyKolling). Commenting closes Sunday, January 21 at 11:59 CDT. I will choose a winner and contact them!
♥♥♥ Amy Kolling ♥♥♥
Very beautiful cards. Great for young people.
ReplyDeleteI really like your card. The timeless beauty of grey, black and red is amazing. I love Spellbinders too and will be ordering a batch of these new releases.
ReplyDeleteLove your designs, always creative and unique. Beautiful!
ReplyDeleteGreat cards. I really like the first one with the envelopes.
ReplyDeleteslrdowney at hotmail dot com
Very cute and creative use of these new Spellbinders designs!
ReplyDeleteYour cards are great! I really like the new dies in this release. My son would love the gaming-themed card.
ReplyDeleteLove your cards, Amy! I have been a follower of yours on IG for awhile now.
ReplyDeleteYour cards are so CUTE!!! It's fun to see how the same dies can be used in different ways! Thanks for sharing!!!
ReplyDeleteI am in LOVE!! Your cards are FABULOUS!!!
ReplyDeleteI love these cards. So bold! Thank you for sharing.
ReplyDeleteSuper cute design! Thanks for sharing -
ReplyDeleteReally cute cards. Love the envelopes.
ReplyDeleteOh I love the love letters card. Really nice, great for Valentine's. Great stuff in this release. Nicely done.
ReplyDeleteI always forget about the technique of using repeated pattern, and then I usually more of it as a stamping technique, but your layout definitely works for me! Hope I can remember this inspiration!
ReplyDeleteA very unique way of using the "You've got game" die. The more I see this one used, the more I like it!
ReplyDeleteGreat cards. The new dies are great and I love the way you used them.
ReplyDeleteI love anything to do with mail, envelopes, letters, it's the mail carrier in me. Great cards!
ReplyDeleteFabulous cards!
ReplyDeleteThese are adorable cards. My favorite is the one with the envelopes. I am a new IG follower. Thanks for sharing your inspiring projects
ReplyDeleteLoving all your work , your cards look so different ,i must try your style
ReplyDeleteBoth cards are awesome. I love the love letters die and your card.
ReplyDeleteLove this card! Must buy dies:)
ReplyDeleteI'm loving the love letters etched dies! Your cards are so sweet!
ReplyDeleteThe grey, black, white and red look great together!!!
ReplyDeleteGreat cards, I especially love the envelope die!
ReplyDeleteYour creations are most fabulous, Amy! I'm in love with this release and although I'm not exactly in the market for a new die cut/embosser, you are really tempting me to give the Platinum machine a try! It will be my next purchase whenever my current one expires and maybe even before that, hehe! Thanks for your marvelous inspiration and enabling! And for your personal blog giveaway!! So generous of you guys!! xoxo
ReplyDeleteGreat cards, T he colors just pop.
ReplyDeleteOMG, What a super cute adorable card, love that envelope and my son would love that 2nd one. Thanks. Tracey Magner
ReplyDeleteFabulous cards. I esp love that valentine. Its no-frills look would work great for a guy...but suitable for anyone! I'm a new follower at IG. :)
ReplyDelete<3 J
jwoolbright at gmail dot com
HerPeacefulGarden.blogspot.com
Your first card is my favorite because I just adore that
ReplyDeletelittle envelope. Eek! So cute!! And I am always grateful
for masculine inspiration. I'm pretty sure all six of my
nephews are gamers. lol
These are great and great for the males in your life.
ReplyDeleteWow... Absolutely Gorgeous set of projects..loved loved all of them.. Thank you so much for inspiring me always
ReplyDeleteYour valentine card is so cute. I love the mini envelope. Thanks for sharing and the chance to win.
ReplyDeleteGreat cards. Great inspiration. Thanks
ReplyDeleteLove all your ideas. Really love the Platinum. Would love to hear more about it? Just joined Spellbinders and just received my first dies and card kit this month. I love how easy the dies cut. I have a very old and probably one of the first die cut embossing machines. Would love to update some time in the future. It sounds like the platinum is easy to use. Thanks for sharing your creativity as well.
ReplyDeletefun cards, thank you for the recommendation on the platinum
ReplyDeletethanks for sharing your creativity
Barb Housner
Both cards are
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the design of the
gamer card.
Carla from Utah
Love your first card - the love notes looks fantastic on the gray backdrop
ReplyDeleteAmazing cards!! So fun and wonderful!
ReplyDeleteGreat cards! Fun gamer card, and I love the envelopes & letters! Can't wait to check out the Platinum 6.... my die cut machine just broke! :(
ReplyDeleteYour Love Letters card is just in time for Valentine's Day. Love the colors of red, black and white.
ReplyDeleteLook at all the gorgeousness in this post, thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteWhat fun cards!
ReplyDeleteI loved both of your cards. The I've Got Game one is perfect for the computer gaming girl or guy. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteamazing designs - going crazy over that envelope die!! and I love the varying shades of gray you used on the gamer card... so well thought out and executed!!! so, so talented!!! 😉
ReplyDeleteLove these cards Amy and the envelopes are so sweet!
ReplyDeleteGreat cards, Amy! And I love there are so many masculine choices to this release. Thanks for the inspiration!
ReplyDeleteOh my goodness!! That Love Letter card is amazing and so sweet! The color combo you chose is classic.
ReplyDeleteLove the card! I have a "thing" for snail mail and will have to get this set!
ReplyDeleteGreat card, love it.
ReplyDeleteRene from OZ x
Oh these are so cool! I especially love your envelopes card!
ReplyDelete(Already follow you here but don't use IG)
Fabulous cards! I love them all.
ReplyDeleteThanks for the chance to win.
Love the cards you made! Thanks for sharing x
ReplyDeleteCuantas ideas cuantas creatividad que lucen las tarjetas.
ReplyDeleteYour cards are wonderful!
ReplyDeleteTwo delightful cards, Amy. tfs
ReplyDeleteGreat release and wonderful cards, Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteThese are fun! I love the way you layered Love and Hugs!
ReplyDeleteI struggle with masculine cards. Yours is very awesome! What a fun die set! Thank you for the inspiration!
ReplyDeleteYou did a great job with this release ! Your first card is my favorite with these teeny tiny envelopes, it’s sooo cute !
ReplyDeleteI follow you on IG (my IG handle is @margessw)
[margessw(at)icloud(dot)com]
I love Valentines Day. Thanks for the examples.
ReplyDeleteLoving Marisa's new collection and these more masculine dies. Thank you for the wonderful inspiration with your lovely card
ReplyDeleteFun card! I love the black red and white!
ReplyDeleteFabulous cards, love the color combos! The first one, love the envelopes and every detail! The second, too neat how you filled the card front with the die cut!
ReplyDeleteHugs, Sherry x
Loose Stitches and Unraveled Threads
Absolutely love your color scheme... maybe because they're my favorite colors ^^. Glad to have found you, quite like your style.
ReplyDeleteLove how you made a pattern out of the die. Great idea. The envelope is one of my favorites in the new batch. Looks like you guys like it a lot too- you're the second one to use it!
ReplyDeleteI love both cards! So much fun!
ReplyDeletelove the colour you used.
ReplyDeleteGreat dies..super cards. I can see using them, not only for Valentine's Day, but for anniversaries, birthdays, etc. If a die can be used for more than one occasion, then that's the die for me!!!
ReplyDeleteAmazing how you made a simple red, gray and black card pop with detail. Plus the die can be used for many occasions. Love it!
ReplyDeleteAww that first card is so darling!! Love that sweet creation :) The second one is super fun, perfect masculine card! Thank you for sharing your inspirations with us :)
ReplyDeletelovely fresh cards.
ReplyDeleteFantastic cards! I love how you've used the products. A few more things to add to my must have list.
ReplyDeleteThe gamer card is so cute, nice to see something for young adults.
ReplyDeleteFabulous way to use the new dies, Amy! Love the classic color combo of the first card - Perfect for any Valnetine! And what gamer wouldn't love the gamer card! Thank you for sharing your creativity with us!
ReplyDeleteSammibug aka Samantha Houp aka Sammi
Beautiful card! I love your color combo!
ReplyDeleteI love that first card! It is simple and fun with a great sentiment. You've definately got your game on with these projects!
ReplyDeleteJust so cute your cards
ReplyDeleteSo cute! You all are so talented!
ReplyDeleteCute fun cards!!! Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeletesUCH CUTE CARD! LOVE THE HUGS DIE. Where do you find the time with your work, etc. Amazes me. I'm retired and still don't get enough time. TFS
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