Look at these Beautiful Layered Geometric Glimmer Plates and Stencils {Spellbinders}

Can I be totally honest with you about hot foiling? 

It hasn't been my favorite thing to explore. A new process, a new learning curve, different supplies. It felt a bit temperamental, and I wasn't sure I had (have?) the patience for it. 

BUT . . .  (you knew there was a but coming, right?)

Hot foiling, like Spellbinders Glimmer Hot Foil System, is so beautiful. I've slowly found my groove with foiling, and I really like making simple patterned backgrounds with Glimmer plates. Today's cards feature some hot foil plates that create a background, and have coordinating stencils to add color to the pattern. Super cool, and limitless possibilities. And BONUS: these supplies are on clearance in the Spellbinders shop, so it's definitely time to grab them before they're gone!

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All three of today's cards follow the same basic instructions, so let me give you the run-down. These three cards each feature a different pattern from the Layered Geometric collection: Flower, Diamond, and Optical. Begin by foiling the background pattern. Then, use the layered stencils to help you fill in color to your pattern. This makes it so simple to add color quickly and easily, while allowing the shapes that make up the pattern to really shine.  (I used Distress Inks and Blending Brushes to ink the images.) 

To finish off each of these cards, I used the Be Bold Glimmer Sentiments set - I love this set because it includes simple sentiments in a really easy to read font. It foils beautifully, and it includes coordinating dies to cut them out.

There are helpful resources on the Spellbinders website, if you're exploring hot foiling, or want to polish your skills. 

Check out: 

• Getting Started With Glimmer
• Free Glimmer Workshop
• and the all-encompassing Glimmer Bootcamp with skills from basic to advanced

 Shop the Supplies on Today's Cards:

Be Bold Glimmer Sentiments Hot Foil Plate and Die Set

Layered Geometric Optical Glimmer Plate

Layered Geometric Optical Stencils

Layered Geometric Diamond Glimmer Plate

Layered Geometric Diamond Stencils

Layered Geometric Flower Stencils

Glimmer Hot Foil Machine

Platinum 6 Die Cutting Machine

Blending Brushes

Glimmer Specialty Cardstock

This is My Absolute Last Christmas Card of the Season! {I Promise!}

Merry Christmas to YOU! I have a simple little Glimmer hot foiled Christmas card for you today. This is my very last Christmas card of the season, and features the stunning Holiday Florals Glimmer plate from Spellbinders Paper Arts.

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 I keep wishing you a Merry Christmas, but then I have to keep sneaking in one last card. . .and then one last card after that. This is IT though, people. The last card of the season. And I suppose the last time I'll wish you a Merry Christmas this year, because the day is practically upon us! 

Today's card is pretty straightforward hot foiling. I foiled those fabulous stripes (with red foil) for the background, and then the poinsettia and coordinating greenery (in silver foil.) A simple sentiment - you know I can't get enough of the Mini Christmas Sentiment Strips this season. Then, I balanced the whole thing out with an embossed panel for some extra texture.

New to hot foiling? Find tips, tutorials and unboxing videos HERE on the Spellbinders YouTube channel  

Thanks so much for stopping by. . .and seriously for the LAST time. . . .MERRRY CHRISTMAS! ;) Don't want to miss a post in the new year? Be sure to subscribe so you don't miss a blog post! 

Shop the Supplies On Today's Card:

Mini Christmas Sentiment Strips Glimmer Hot Foil Set

Holiday Florals Glimmer Plate & Dies

Skinny Stripe Background Glimmer Plate

Glimmer Hot Foil Machine

Platinum 6 Die Cutting Machine

Big Dot Embossing Slimline Folder

If you loved today's card, check out this card that also features the Holiday Florals Glimmer Plate:

Elegant and Rich Christmas Card Idea With Glimmer and Gold

Sometimes the timeless combination of bold red and green remains just perfect for Christmas. Especially when there's a pop of warm gold accents. Simple die cutting, a Glimmer hot foil sentiment and a beautiful inky background create today's elegant Christmas card idea.

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Have you played with Distress Oxide inks? They're fairly new to me and I'm still learning all of the cool effects you can achieve with them. This card got its start with a panel of blended  ink in the beautiful rich red of Candied Apple. After sponging lots of color on, I added a few splatters of water, and a few splatters of Silk (in Gold, and also Sparkle - my favorite!)

You could create this look on a variety of backgrounds. You could ink any color you like, stamp a background, create a Gel Press print or even just use a piece of red cardstock. This card can be as simple or detailed as you want. Think about how you can take this idea and make it your own! 

TIP: You could even change up the colors, sentiment, and add some spring blooms instead of poinsettia to make it a fresh springtime card with the very same layout.) 

Because this IS a traditional Christmas card, I added the sweet layered poinsettias from Spellbinders' Christmas Blooms die set. This set is absolutely amazing for holiday cards, tags, and crafts. It's a set you'll want to keep in your stash all year long though, because some of those flowers can be used for any season, plus there's some extra leaves and greenery you'll want handy. This set will complement your other floral die sets quite nicely!

Another die for all year long is that sweet wreath. It's not even a holiday die, but it's perfect right? You'll find it as part of the Cameo die set, and I think it is sweet and simple to let those poinsettia shine! 

The last important element of this card is the shiny shimmer of metallic elements. 

• Silk: We already discussed the splatter of the Gold and Sparkle Silk. It's the perfect finishing touch for every card!
• Metallic Cardstock: Specialty cardstock creates a big impact. The wreath is Brushed Gold cardstock, and the poinsettia is from Mirror Gold Cardstock - they complement each other well, and create some balance. 
• Glimmer Hot Foil:For just a little more shine, a simple hot foiled sentiment from the 
• Fashion Gold Accents: Ohhhh, those shiny 3D dots! They remind me of tiny Christmas ornaments on this card!

Whether your week is festive and chaotic, or calm and quiet, know that you are LOVED and appreciated! I hope you get some crafty time in this week! Merry Christmas to YOU! xoxo

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Shop the Supplies on Today's Card:

Christmas Blooms Die Set

Mini Christmas Sentiment Strips Glimmer Hot Foil Set

Cameo Die Set

Glimmer Hot Foil Machine

Platinum 6 Die Cutting Machine

Candied Apple Distress Oxide Ink

Mirror Gold Cardstock

Brushed Gold Cardstock

Shop Silk in a variety of colors!

 

Are You Ready to See Some Tempting Holiday Card Inspiration?

Hey there crafty peeps! I am ALL IN for fall EVERYTHING right now. But feeling festive for fall also means thinking ahead to holiday card making. Tis' the season to start thinking about Christmas cards! Today I have a bright and bold poinsettia card featuring some gorgeous holiday supplies from Spellbinders Paper Arts. Let's take a peek!

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I always lean toward bold colors and patterns for holiday cards, (who am I kidding - that's how I lean for ALL of my cards, crafts, clothes, housewares. . . I just like COLOR.) I did some serious mixing and matching for today's card, picking dies and a Glimmer plate from a few different sets for today's card. It's always fun to mix things up a bit, and you'll end up with limitless possibilities if you have a few products that can work well together.

Today's card began with that lovely poinsettia. I am still fairly new to hot foiling, and the Glimmer Hot Foil machine, but I am slowly becoming more comfortable with it. I did a bunch of Glimmering last week, and I had this sweet poinsettia sitting on my desk without a project, so I decided to give it a home today. 

I decided to roll with the silver on the flower and add some more bold silver color to my card. I die cut some greenery from Mirror Silver Cardstock and Brushed Silver Cardstock and tucked it around my flower. I paired it all with that awesome bold circle and sentiment (the sentiment and circle are one die) from the brand new Through the Woods Dies.  

To complete the card, I layered the circle on some green patterned paper, then added it to a piece of striped paper, and onto a red card base. (And of course, finished off with some enamel dots!) Both pieces of patterned paper are from a great little 6x6 stack called Christmas Traditions, and I've been using this paper like crazy! (It also has some foiled prints that are just stunning!)

Almost everything I used today is BRAND NEW in the Spellbinders Paper Arts shop. Plus, there's a whole lot of other absolutely gorgeous brand new crafty holiday goodness. (The Merry Stitchmas Collection is an absolute showstopper!) 

Thanks so much for stopping by today! I'd love to know . . .are you making Christmas cards this year? And if so - have you started yet? Be sure to hit the Spellbinders shop to see all the new products, plus absolutely STUNNING inspiration. 

Shop the Supplies for Today's Card:

Holiday Florals Glimmer Plate & Dies

Christmas Blooms Die Set

Through the Woods Die Set 

Christmas Traditions 6x6 Paper Pad

Glimmer Hot Foil Machine

Platinum 6 Die Cutting Machine

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