Hello friends! We’re moving early next week (I still have plenty to pack – I’m posting some photos on my Instagram Stories in case you’d like to see), but in the meantime I have new cards and a video to share. Today I’m joining Spellbinders March release blog hop and brining you 10 cards created using their March Classics release which is all about basic shape dies. I talk in detail about 2 projects in this post and video and I share supplies for the rest of the cards at the bottom of my post.
The cards I have today were created awhile back (aside from the 2 video projects) as part of the “packaging” projects – the cards that you see on the Spellbinders packaging. I had a blast making them as I wanted to share them with you as I believe that basic shape dies are always the must haves. If you have the basic elements – circles, ovals etc – you can use your other supplies and build upon them.
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As of September 2016 I work as an in-house creative designer at Spellbinders office in Phoenix. While I do a lot of work for them and create a number of different projects I am only sharing what I truly love made using their products here on my blog. I do not and never will share projects or mention products I not love.
VIDEO TUTORIAL
As always, I filmed a video tutorial showing how to create this project from start to finish. I’m hoping you’ll enjoy it. Watch it below or on my Youtube channel.
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CARDS DETAILS
I used colored cardstock from Simon Says Stamp in Doll Pink, Orange Peel, Sunshine, Banana and Cotton Candy to die-cut the largest oval from the Scored & Pierced Ovals set. I arranged my ovals “fanning” them out on the base hot pink oval, taped them in place and die-cut once again one by one using same oval die to create colorful partial ovals.
To stamp the sentiment I used my mini MISTI tool and placed my ovals one by one inside the MISTI stamping sentiment onto each of the layers going across 4 of the ovals.
If you assemble your colored cardstock oval and than stamp sentiment you’ll ruin your piece as you will have different number of cardstock layers and you’ll end up overstamping the sentiment in one part and under stamping in another even if you use a stamp positioner. So stamping the sentiment onto each oval separately and than assembling the oval cluster is a better idea.
My sentiment reads Party Like You Mean it and it comes from the Birthday Palooza stamp set by Cathy Zielske for Simon Says Stamp. To have a lot of contrast I used black ink for stamping.
Once my stamping was done I adhered my ovals together forming a colorful oval cluster. Next, I used my paper trimmer and cut the oval to be able to fit it on an A2 card base.
I had a lot of leftover oval pieces, I saved those and used to create another, similar card. I just needed to die-cut one more hot pink oval for the base.
I adhered my oval onto a white card base covered with white woodgrain paper from Hero Arts. I love using this paper for super simple and clean projects as it adds a nice amount of detail to my cards. I also use black foam adhesive tape and foam mounted “Like You Mean It” right under the stamped “Party”.
Finally, I used Nuvo Drops in white and embellished my cards with a few drops here and there forming a visual triangle around the sentiments on the colorful ovals.
This handmade card uses Nuvo Drops as a final touch. Want to see 4 other ways you can use Nuvo Drops from Tonic Studios in card making? Check out this article – 5 Ways to Use Nuvo Drops.
MORE INSPIRATION
White cardstock (Neenah 110 LB), Colored Cardstock – My Colors Cardstock (Rose Chintz, Ballerina Pink, Watermelon Pink); White Woodgrain Cardstock; Clear Stamp – Mama Elephant Good Times; Black Ink; Fun Foam; Nuvo Jewel Drops in Rosewater
White cardstock (Neenah 110 LB), Colored Cardstock – My Colors Cardstock (Rose Chintz, Ballerina Pink, Antique Gold, Candied Yam); Clear Stamp – Mama Elephant Merci; Black Ink.
White cardstock (Neenah 110 LB), Colored Cardstock – My Colors Cardstock (Rose Chintz, Ballerina Pink, Watermelon Pink, Antique Gold, Candied Yam); Clear Stamp – Mama Elephant Mini Messages; Black Ink; Fun Foam; Nuvo Jewel Drops in Rosewater
White cardstock (Neenah 110 LB), Colored Cardstock – My Colors Cardstock (Lemon Lime, Crisp Green, Herb Garden, Forest Green, Hunter Green, Tropical Sea, Pale Aqua); White Woodgrain Cardstock; Clear Stamp – Mama Elephant Good Times; Nuvo Jewel Drops – Sea Breeze; Black Ink.
Yana, these are all such happy and gorgeous cards! Love them all but especially the first two. They’ve put a smile on my face! Thanks for sharing X
I love all the colors and also the way you did these cards. What a great ideal. Awesome work. Thank you so much for sharing. Hope you have a great day
I haven’t but plan to after seeing this post. Love today’s cards!
love all the cards. need to get more of the basic shapes in my stash! Hope your move goes well!
I love these bright, colorful cards. I have used basic shapes, but never with this type of creativity! Your cards are amazing.
Wow! You are super creative! Love these beautiful and colorful cards! I would have never thought of using the basic shapes in these ways, thanks for the inspirations 🙂
So simple yet great!
So fun!
Thank you! Not only for the wonderful cards & inspiration but also how to utilize the “scraps” which is something that I struggle with! Heaven knows I have plenty in my scrap pile!
Such amazing cards!!
Absolutely stunning cards Yana.. I love the way you have used the classic dies to create such unique designs..Such an amazing inspiration ❤
All I can say is AMAZING!!
Love all your vibrant color combinations. Basic shapes are pretty important. Spellbinders has such great ones. I already have a few but should invest in more. Nicely done.
Your cards are beautiful ! Bright colors are really great after this cold winter, we are ready for spring happiness !
So simple but so beautiful! Thank you for sharing all your cards.
So many people have basic shaped stackable dies. This is a great way to use them. I have not tried this myself like this. Good ideas. Thank you.
Spellbinders were the first dies I bought, and the classics are dies I still reach for often. Your cards show just how versatile the shape dies are—really creative.
I’m crazy about these cards using shapes and bright colors. I anxiously watched the video to see how you put together. Great tutorial. Thank you for sharing.
Wow! All these cards are super cool! Love the bright colors. And thanks for the great video. It is very detailed and easy to follow.
Love the oval design technique, will have to try it. All the cards are great, and now I have too many ideas floating in my head.
Love the layered dies by Spellbinders and how you made them the focal point on each of your cards. The colors really show off the layers , just perfect!
These are so bright and happy! I love the oval one from your video – but, OMG!, sooo
many steps. Can’t believe you are able to be so organized while you are packing for a move. Sending you best wishes and lots of thanks!
Stunning cards! I have some very similar spellbinder dies, and I’m going to try your techniques. Thanks Yana!
Wow! Love the techniques and color choices! You have inspired me, need to get busy.
Love all your cards and love, love the technique you used for it. The colors are so bright and yummy! thank you for the great video and for some wonderful inspiration for my Easter cards!
Thanks for showing us how to create these cards. You have given me so many new ideas.
You always have the best design Creations! Great job!
Your color combinations are always so bright and I always fall in love with them! I loved them!
Awesome cards – so bright and cheerful
I love all the fun and creative ways you used the shaped dies! I never really think of using them as the focal point of my cards. Awesome ideas!
Fantastic cards! What wonderfully creative uses for the basic die shapes we all have and love to collect. Such fun and bold color combinations.
I like all the unique ways you used these dies. It definitely gives me a fresh way to use them. Thanks for sharing!
Your cards were amazing and so colorful. Loved the many design dies you used to create them. Thanks for sharing.
I absolutely LOVE these cards! What a great idea and I will most certainly give it a try!!! I admire you, Yana. Getting packed up and ready to move and STILL making card videos!!!!! Thank you!
Fantastic cards as always! So many creative ways to use shapes! I never think of doing anything like that. Thanks for the inspiration!
LOVE these beautiful cards! Thanks for sharing so many creative ways for using nested shape dies and for another awesome video tutorial.
Where design and color meet!
Yana, each card is amazing and shows the versatility of these classic dies from Spellbinders. The design instruction that can be gleaned from your post and video is note worthy to the crafter. Thank you for sharing your talent and skill with all of us.
Susie ~
Wow, what lovely cards, suitable for anyone for any occasion. Love the colours and the way you have made the cards, you are so sharing and a great inspiration.
I like be to use basic die with and without detail. Your cards look great. TFS
I’m in awe of the different ways you used the nesting dies…impressive. Your cards are unique, colorful, and very eye-catching! I’m definitely looking at these dies with different eyes. Inspiring!!!
I mostly use frame-dies and those are usually rectangle. but I really like all of these samples, so……. 🙂
The only basic shaped die that I don’t have is the oval. This may be a good one for me! Love your card and appreciated seeing how you “engineered” this design. Love the bright colors!
Yana, I love these cards. I have all the original Spellbinders basic shapes, and I’m so happy you have given me new, unique ways of using them. Thanks for the inspiration.
Such wonderful inspiration for the basic die sets Yana. Your cards are so happy and cheerful. Thanks for sharing your ideas.
Very creative use of basic shapes. Loved your cards.
Yana your bright colors always make me smile! They are like a breath of fresh air! I need to purchase more of the basic die shapes too. Thank you for sharing your talent with us 🙂
Love your colors!
Gorgeous cards love them all. Thanks!
Oh Yana! Showing all of the examples you made as well as the card you videoed is just super! You came up with so many cards & so much inspiration. I am so happy to see what they’ve done with the classic dies revisited. Wonderful release.
I love your graphic basic shape rainbow colored cards!! So cheery and perfect for men women and littles Hitting my head…Why didn’t I think of these!