Hello everyone and thank you so much for joining us today for a very first Spellbinders inspirational blog hop! There are 3 new collections that are being released this month from Spellbinders and there are a lot of talented designers joining this hop and sharing gorgeous projects using various products from these new releases.
I picked the Spellbinders Classics – Lavender & Poppies collection to share with you as it’s one of my favorite. This collection includes a number of dies that feature stunning images of poppies and lavender in various interpretations.
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SHOP LAVENDER & POPPIES COLLECTION:
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 Spellbinders Poppies S4-815 Shop at: SSS | SC | SPEL | AZ |
 Spellbinders Poppies Pocket S5-322 Shop at: SSS | SC | SPEL | AZ |
 Spellbinders Eau de Lavande Label S5-321 Shop at: SSS | SC | SPEL | AZ |
 Spellbinders Lavender Swag S4-839 Shop at: SSS | SC | SPEL |
 Spellbinders Lavender Trike S4-838 Shop at: SSS | SC | SPEL |
 Spellbinders Field of Poppies S3-293 Shop at: SSS | SC | SPEL |
 Spellbinders Corner Poppies S3-292 Shop at: SSS | SC | SPEL | AZ |
 Spellbinders Poppy & Lavender S3-291 Shop at: SSS | SC | SPEL | AZ |
 Spellbinders Lavender S3-290 Shop at: SSS | SC | SPEL | AZ |
 Spellbinders Lavender Planter S2-283 Shop at: SSS | SC | SPEL |
CARD DETAILS
I had the pleasure with working with the Lavender & Poppies (Spellbinders Classics) collection back during Summer as I made all the projects you can find on the packaging of these dies. It was quite a challenge, but I had lots of fun bringing all of these dies to life.
The card I picked to share today is the one I like best. I die-cut & embossed the poppy out of green and red cardstock. While keeping the red die cut in the die I stencilled a bit of red ink over it to help the petals pop. To darken the centers I used my black Copic marker and simply colored the center of the flowers black.
I snipped the red flowers off the red stems and foam mounted them onto the green stems to complete my flowers.
To finish this card I picked pretty patterned paper (unfortunately, I don’t remember the exact name or manufacturer of the patterned paper), trimmed it to 4 x 5 1/4″ and distressed the edges using the blade of my Tim Holtz scissors (you can also use a paper distresser, but I find I am able to get same results using scissors). I backed this panel up with a red panel and ripped the edges in a few places for an even more worn out look.
If you look closely you can notice I added red beads into the ripped sections – I simply poured a lot of glue and added lots of beads on top. I feel they add a very nice touch to this card.
Finally, I stamped a simple “Celebrate” sentiment in black ink and foam mounted it onto the card.
Poppies are very popular in Ukraine and since this is where I come from this collection is very dear to me. It was such a pleasure making these cards and I’m hoping I’ll get a chance to work with these dies again in the future.
MORE INSPIRATION
Like I mentioned I made many more cards using dies from the Lavender & Poppies (Spellbinders Classics) collection. Here are a few of my favorites:
Using Corner Poppies die
Using Lavender Planter dies
HOP ALONG WITH US!
Spellbinders Paper Arts
Jennifer Mcguire
Seth Apter
Laura Bassen
Yana Smakula – you are here!
Wanda Guess
Debi Adams
Kimberly Crawford
Svitlana Shayevich
Julia Stainton
Amy Kolling
GIVEAWAY! (NOW CLOSED)
To celebrate this release, Spellbinders is giving away a $50 gift certificate to FIVE lucky winners. Please leave a comment on Spellbinders blog by Thursday, October 19th 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.
I also have one $25 gift card to give away to one lucky hopper! For your chance to win, please leave a comment below and let me know if you have any Spellbinders dies in your stash. I’ll pick a winner on Sunday, 22nd and will announce the winner here in this post.
My apologies for delay in announcing the winner. The winner is: Debbie Fricke. Congratulations!
SUPPLIES
I’m listing the products I used below. Click on the link to go directly to the product. Where available I use compensated affiliate links which means if you make a purchase I receive a small commission at no extra cost to you. Thank you so much for your support!
Spellbinders Poppies S4-815 Shop at: SSS | SC | SPEL | AZ |
 Spellbinders Platinum Die Cutting Machine Shop at: SSS | SC | SPEL | AZ |
 Spellbinders Tool ‘n One Shop at: SSS | SC | SPEL | AZ |
 Simon Says Stamp Green Apple Cardstock Shop at: SSS |
 Simon Says Stamp Schoolhouse Red Cardstock Shop at: SSS |
 Neenah 110 Lb Solar White Cardstock Shop at: SSS | AZ |
 Tsukineko VersaFine Onyx Black Ink Shop at: SSS | AZ |
 Altenew Label Love Stamp Set Shop at: SSS | SC | AN |
 Tim Holtz Micro Serrated Scissors Shop at: SSS | SC | AZ |
 Copic Marker 100 Black Shop at: SSS | AZ |
 Tonic Deluxe Adhesive Nuvo Glue Shop at: SSS | SC |
 Scor-tape 2 1/2 Inch Crafting Tape Shop at: SSS |
 White Fun Foam 12 Pack 9 x 12 Shop at: SSS | AZ |
 Scrapbook Adhesives White Foam Squares Shop at: SSS | SC | AZ |
 Prima Marketing Ruby Art Ingredients Glass Beads Shop at: SSS | SC |
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Vibrant and fun cards! Yes, I have Spellbinder dies…I think the intricate dies are the best in the industry.
I love poppies too! A lovely card, thank you for sharing your process!
Beautiful cards!
Beautiful cards! Thanks so much.
Such beautiful dies from spellbinders, and gorgeous cards!
I love the vibrancy of the red poppies and green stem against the white background. Stunning. All of the cards are beautiful.
Your red poppies are stunning Yana! I love spellbinders dies, I have several of them in my stash! TFS
totally awesome cards … great depth
Such beautiful cards. Thank you for sharing.
Beautiful cards. I like the dimension.
I love your cards! They are just unique and beautiful!!! poppies are my favorite! I have a few oil paintings that have poppies in it hanging on my walls in my home. I do have a few Spellbinder dies in my stash.
The red beads detail was so unexpected and wonderfully so! You can do no wrong in my book.
Super beautiful cards! I love the dies and your creative use of them! Thanks for sharing 🙂
Wonderful cards. I love all the layers and textures.
As a mixed media artist, I adore these cards you created. Talk about inspiring! Sorry, my e-mail attached to my blog doesn’t work properly.
beautiful dies, beautiful cards!!!!!
I, also, love poppies and this is gorgeous. Thanks for sharing it.
Yana this card is beautiful. I am new to your channel and love what I see. I do have a few spellbinders dies and love them. Thank you for sharing
Your card is gorgeous. I always enjoy checking your blog for your awesome creations.
I have quite a large stash of spellbinder dies. I love the Art Deco dies the most.
OMG, These cards are just STUNNUNG, really stunning. I love them. These dies are so nice, I love the poppy die, it is so pretty on a card and what a WOW it makes done in the red! Just Beautiful! I also am in love with that Lavender card it is so pretty, purple and pink are my favorite colors. The lavender card looks so vintage to me and I love everything vintage, I collect vintage even where vintage clothes. I wish you knew where you got the paper on that red card it was so cool, I would of loved to purchase that. I also love how you cut the corner with the scissors and put the beads in it, I have to try that, it came out so amazing. Well thanks for the post, as you can tell this is one of my all time favorites, Thanks so much!!
Love the poppy cards you created. The new product line from Spellbinders is great.
How beautiful your
cards are and love
all the layers on
that first one.
Carla from Utah
I like the vintage look of the cards and the bright colors on the die cuts.
You have such a magical touch to your projects. These are no exception. Beautiful Yana! Just beautiful!
Beautiful cards. The beads are an inspired addition.
Just beautiful, i am so new to crafting and live in Australia so no i don’t have any spellbinders equipment in my craft room but hopefully that will change in time. Thank you for the inspiration on my journey
Your cards are amazing! Those poppies and lavender are really brought to life at your creative hand and look so beautiful with the light backgrounds. Thank you for sharing and for the chance to win such an incredible prize!
WOW! Love these cards and your work! This is a great release and thanks for the opportunity to win this great prize! TFS your creativity and inspiring all of us!
WOW Yana, these are just stunning. The red beads in the torn area is a great addition for interest. Your 2nd poppy card is gorgeous as well (I ♥ poppies!) and the lavender card is beautiful with the text paper behind it, really shows off the lavender.
Gorgeous cards, all of them! I love the collage look you achieved with the papers and distressing. Thanks for the sharing the bead application. It is a striking addition to your card front.
Oh my goodness, what amazing new dies from Spellbinders. My wish list just got bigger. Your cards turned out so beautiful. Love the detail of the poppy die. Thanks for the give-a-way.
Love the way you add all the interesting little details and layering.
That poppy card is a masterpiece!
Love this card. so beautiful! I’m so new to this and love what I’m seeing thank you for sharing with us.
Gorgeous cards!!
Your card is gorgeous – I love everything about it!!! Thanks so much for sharing all your beautiful artwork!!!
Your cards are always such an inspiration I can’t wait to see them. Love the layers and those little touches that make them beautiful.
Thanks for the fun blog hop. Your poppy card is just stunning. The embossing, the red beads, the distressing and the paper layers all make for a very appealing piece of art.
Gorgeous! Love the poppies!
You’ve turned me on to Spellbinder product. They are such good quality. Love your card ideas.. They are always fabulous!
That red poppies card is so amazingly beautiful! Makes me want to get the Poppies die and try it myself!
Oooooh, love these! I am a flower person and especially love those poppies!
I so enjoy your videos and posts. This was no exception. Those poppies are very pretty. TFS.
All so gorgeous. In awe of the depth of colour you achieved colouring the diecuts.
Such beautiful designs! Thanks for the opportunity to enter!
The poppies are fantastic. Love the layering
and the ripped edges filled with beads.
The stressing on the lavender card is so
pretty. I do have Spellbinders dies in
my collection.
thanks for sharing.
Poppies are one of my favorite flowers. Not all dies make them look pretty but this one is nice and dimensional. Your card is lovely. I’m really enjoying this Blog Hop
Beautiful cards! I really like how you ripped the background paper and added beads to that space 🙂 I do not (currently) have any Spellbinders dies.
Beautiful poppy cards. The spellbinder dies are quality products & I enjoy using them. Thanks for sharing your creativity