Hello, crafters. Today I’m creating a Mother’s Day card with an amazing die from Becca Feeeken and Spellbinders – the Pop-Up 3D Vignette Typewriter. This die is from the April 2020 Amazing Paper Grace Die of the Month Club from Spellbinders.
I am a big fan of Spellbinders dies in general, but this die has really caught my eye as it creates a rather large dimensional typewriter that sits on its own. The set comes with all the parts you need to assemble the typewriter. From there you can decorate it however you like and make it work for any occasion by using various embellishments from your stash.
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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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CARD DETAILS
The design of this die allows it to fold flat and fit into an envelope. When folded, the typewriter measures 6 1/2” x 4 1/2” inches and should easily fit into a 5 x 7 envelope.
Since Mother’s Day is not that far away I decided to decorate my typewriter and make it into a Mother’s day card. I used two shades of purple cardstock for this project, cardstock from Hero Arts in Lavender and Amethyst, Hero Arts cardstock is very thick and this is the main reason why I picked paper from this brand, as I wanted the typewriter to be nice and sturdy.
The decorative pieces were die cut from Brush Silver cardstock from FSJ and I also die cut additional layers from white cardstock to add dimension to these pieces. You can use foam adhesive to foam mount these pieces onto the typewriter, but I prefer to have a solid layer of dimension, so I often cut additional layers and use glue to glue them together to make one super sturdy and dimensional piece. It does add weight to the project, if you are looking to mail it, you will end up paying more, but if you will be hand-delivering a project like this it won’t really matter, but it will look much more professional in the end. I layered 5 pieces – 4 white pieces and 1 top decorative piece cut from that Brush Silver cardstock. The keyboard was cut from white cardstock, and again I layered 4 or 5 pieces to create dimension and make it really sturdy.
I used glue and adhered these main elements onto the front of my typewriter. You can also decorate the back of your typewriter, meaning make it double-sided, but I decided to make mine single-sided only. I also used glue to assemble the rest of the pieces and adhered them to my typewriter. I really like how all the pieces are separate in this die set allowing you to cut them from various colors of cardstock and create a really beautiful and realistic looking typewriter.
Becca Feeken Amazing Paper Grace Die of the Month, this is that typewriter die, is a subscription Club, it is membership, available from the Spellbinders website only. This subscription starts is $32.5 per month, US shipping is included in this cost. Every month there’s a new die set delivered to your door along with lots of inspiration from Spellbinders and Becca. If you enjoy die cutting – you’ll enjoy these kits as the designs are always fresh and trendy. I don’t share the projects with the kits every month here on my youtube channel, but I do try and create fun cards using these products whenever I can find the time.
I also die-cut additional piece to insert into my typewriter and I picked a stamp set to stamp a Mother’s Day sentiment on it. The die comes with an insert that you can use to write “News Flash, You’re Just My Type”, but since I’m making a mother’s day card I went with a stamp set that reads “On Mother’s Day and Every day you are loved more than you’ll ever know”. this stamp set is from WPlus9, it is an older set, yet one that I really treasure and use year and year again. The set is called Strictly Sentiments 4. I used silver embossing powder from Hero Arts, I hardly ever use silver, I am usually a gold kind of person, but I feel like silver works better with purples.
I also used another stamp set from WPlus9, Fresh Cut Florals, I stamped and die cut a number of florals and leaves and I used various shades of purple, yellow and green to stamp these. My plan is to use these images to decorate the typewriter and also to decorate the sentiment panels. I wanted to create little floral arrangements using these die cuts to embellish the typewriter.
Watch my video tutorial above to learn how I assembled this dimensional typewriter.
I love how this card tuned out, how dimensional, how realistic-looking this piece is and how fitting it is for Spring and Mother’s Day.
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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!
 Amazing Paper Grace Die of the Month Membership Shop at: SB |
 Die Hero Value Club Membership Shop at: SB |
 The Works Club Membership Shop at: SB |
 Spellbinders Deep Sea Die Cutting Machine Shop at: SSS | SC | SB | AZ |
 Simon Says Stamp White Cardstock 120 LB Shop at: SSS |
 FSJ Brush Silver Cardstock Shop at: SB |
 Hero Hues Premium Cardstock Lavender Shop at: SSS | SC | SB |
 Hero Hues Premium Cardstock Amethyst Shop at: SSS | SC | SB |
 Hero Arts Clear Embossing & Watermark Ink Shop at: SSS | SC | HA | AZ |
 EK Success Powder Tool Applicator Shop at: SSS | SC | AZ |
 Hero Arts Silver Embossing Powder Shop at: SSS | SC | HA | AZ |
 FSJ Bloom Palette Paint Palette (2 Pack) Shop at: SB |
 Hero Arts Heat Embossing Gun Shop at: SSS | SC | HA | AZ |
 Wplus9 Fresh Cut Flowers Stamps Shop at: WP9 |
 Wplus9 Fresh Cut Flowers Dies Shop at: WP9 |
 Wplus9 Strictly Sentiments 4 Stamps Shop at: WP9 | TS USA |
 WPlus9 Bloomsberry Dye Ink Shop at: WP9 |
 Wplus9 Cockleshell Dye Ink Shop at: WP9 |
 WPlus9 Last Leaf Dye Ink Shop at: WP9 |
 Hero Arts Forever Green Ink Pad Shop at: SSS | HA | AZ |
 WPlus9 Hayride Dye Ink Shop at: TS USA |
 WPlus9 Wild Mango Dye Ink Shop at: TS USA |
 White Foam Squares Shop at: SSS | SC | SB | AZ |
 Journey Craft Glue Shop at: SC | SB |
Just adorable and screams spring with those pretty colors.
Oh love this awesome
card! Cool die and
such lovely colors.
Carla from Utah
What mom wouldn’t love to receive such a beautiful and thoughtful card! The purple shades and silver embossing are lovely! I am looking forward to receiving my club kit in the mail soon!
I am a member of the Spellbinders card kit of the month and I love it!
Beautiful details and colors! Love the typewriter!
I don’t belong to any of the clubs currently, but I have gotten the card kit in the past! Loved it!
I love vintage designs and that typewriter die and card are wonderful! All those little details you added make it even more special. I don’t belong to any of the clubs, but buy a lot of Spellbinder dies. They are my favorite nesting and label dies. Already a subscriber to your blog@
I LUV this card!! Your ideas are so AWESOME!!
I am a charter member of the APG Die of the Month Club. Becca Feeken is a great designer so I jumped on this subscription as soon as I heard about it. I haven’t ever been disappointed. Each month she outdoes the last. By far the best value out there. If any suggestion could be made I wish there were sentiment stamps that could be purchased as an add on that coordinate with the APG DOTM.
This die is wonderful! It’s so unique and you’ve done a great job with it. I don’t currently subscribe to any Spellbinders clubs. I’ve recently purchased a Glimmer machine and was considering that kit. But I may need to change to Becca’s club! Thank you for all the inspiration you provide!
WOW! This is amazing. Anyone receiving this card would love it. Have a fabulous weekend. Cheers Donna Z 🙂
This is such a stunning card. I wanted to join the Small die of the month club and the Card kit of the month. You have now convinced me I need to join this one ,too. The few APG dies I have seen are gorgeous. This one has hooked me.
I am not a member of any clubs but i do love their dies… love your card… thanks for the giveaway.
What a lovey, lovely card! I don’t currently receive any monthly kits. I’ve always wanted to do the large die of the month kit and your card is a true testimony to the beautiful things that can be made with it.
Love the colors used, so springy. I have a thing for 3D so this one is right up my alley
The purple and yellow look amazing together. I love the simple flowers, too.
I absolutely LOVE your cards! I have the Glimmer Groupie subscription and really enjoy making cards from it! Thanks for all of the inspiration you give us newbies!
Beautiful card. The black typewriter is Awesome!
That card is so cool! I love the creativity of Spellbinders dies.
Omg! This is absolutely amazing! I LOVE the shape and the beautiful colors!
Just beautiful. Thank you for sharing your talent with us.
GORGEOUS!!! i love your cards and the colors you use your style is amazing!
A Mom would certainly know she was special to receive a card as beautiful and elaborate as this one. I am a member of the Small Die of the Month club and I always look forward to creating new projects with the dies. I made bunny tags with the last one and they were such a big hit!!
What a fun, beautiful card! It is spring and time for floral cards! Yay!!!!
Such a beautiful card with incredible details! I love the color palette and touches of silver.
Just beautiful!
Such a beautiful card Yana. Thanks for sharing your inspiration
What an amazing card! Beautiful colors, flowers, typewriter. Thanks for the video!
Wow, if typewriters looked this beautiful I would type all my papers and letters! I love the pretty spring colors, the vintage die and the way you layered all those flowers on your card.
Thanks for the amazing inspiration! I am totally in love with the new products! Especially the April card kit!
Absolutely gorgeous 3D card!!!
MOST BEAUTIFUL TYPEWRITER I’VE EVER SEEN. Wonderful job. Thanks for the explanation of how to build it too.
Beautiful dimensional card! I love the purples and silver combination
I am not currently subscribe, but I have loved the card kits in the past. I would love to win and be able to purchase another.
I’ve been a member of the Glimmer club for only 2 months but I love it and always look forward to your inspiration!
very pretty! Love this set!
You’ve used one of my fave palettes on this dainty and classy card. Thanks for sharing your tips and the technique video.
Absolutely beautiful card.
Any mother would be so happy to receive a card like this! I love that typewriter die and the colors you’ve used to make this elegant Mother’s Day card.
Beautiful card! thanks for the chance to win….
Beautiful card. Love the colors and the sentiments.
Stunning card! love the purple and yellow flower arrangements.
What a great Mother’s Day card. Love the die. The typewriter is so nostalgic.
This is so pretty for Mother’s day. Love the typewriter and the colors.
Such a pretty card, love the colors you chose! tigo
Thanks for the opportunity to win. I just signed up for Small, Large and APG die of the month club.
Great video showing the cuts and build.
Such a cute, adorable Mother’s Day card! Luv your beautiful colors and card design! TFS, Suzy Q
Great to have a card that will stand up
for display. Love the interaction of
the typewriter. Fantastic card.
thanks for sharing.
Gorgeous card. The sentiment is wonderful. My mother is gone and I miss her terribly — she would have loved this one.
Love the retro typewriter because that is so scrumptious with the 3D details added!! My mother passed 24 years ago but would send these to my shut in friends and donate ones to nursing homes. Love your work and subscribe to your newsletter
Simply gorgeous!