Hello, friends! Today I have several cards to share featuring ombre ink blended silhouette die cuts created using dies from the Little Loves collection by Sharyn Sowell from Spellbinders.
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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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CARDS DETAILS
I started working on these cards by doing my die-cutting first. I used my Spellbinders Platinum die cutting machine, white cardstock and several dies from the Little Loves collection – First Friends, Little Boys at Play, Away We Go, Every Day Is A Happy Day and Baby’s Birthday. I later re-cut some of those our of colored cardstock.
To add some color to my die cuts I used Pigment ink from Avery Elle. I used Tonic’s Easy Clean Mat to protect my work surface and quickly blended 2 color of ink onto each of the die cuts for the ombre look. I used: Pixie and Raspberry, Daisy and Mimosa (I later re-cut this out of yellow cardstock and only blended Mimosa), Lemongrass and Jungle, Sea Glass and Aquamarine.
I used Gotta Have Gingham 6×6 paper pad by Lawn Fawn and die-cut panels for each of my card using the largest die from the Scored & Pierced Rectangles set. I cut them and also embossed them to add additional detail.
I also die cut a few additional pieces to embellish these cards using some of my other dies – I used leaves and flowers from Marisa Job’s Blooming Garden collection. You can definitely use pre made embellishments, maybe some pre-made flowers or stamp and die cut some flowers out, I wanted to keep these cards all die cut and I didn’t have any pre made florals in my stash, this is not something that I use, so I just used the dies that I had and I made my own flowers.
I also picked sentiments for my cards and I wanted to make sure to have big and bold messages for each to accompany the die cuts. These little silhouettes are wonderful to make family type cards, so a Mother’s Day card, a Father’s Day, a reunion card, a birthday card – things like that.
I stamped all of my sentiments in black ink and I used stamps from the following stamp sets: Circle Sayings, Big Thanks Words, Mom & Dad Icons, You Matter by Simon Says Stamp; Birthday Cheer by PTI; Love You Mama by CZ for SSS.
I foam mounted all of the elements in place, used glue to adhere the flower layers and also the leaves and embellished my cards using Nuvo Drops and twine.
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GIVEAWAY! (Now Closed)
To celebrate this release, Spellbinders is giving away a $50 gift certificate to a lucky winner. Please leave a comment on Spellbinders blog by Sunday, April 22nd 11:59 pm EDT for a chance to win. The winner will be announced in the blog hop post on Spellbinders blog the following day. Winner is responsible for shipping cost, duties and taxes.
I also have a $25 gift certificate to giveaway to Spellbinders blog. Leave a comment here and let me know if you’re excited about these silhouette dies. I’ll pick, notify and announce winner (in this post) on May 22nd. Winner is responsible for shipping cost, duties and taxes.
The winner is Carol Jones. Congratulation, Carol! I’ll be in touch.
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 First Friends Dies Shop at: SSS | SC | SPEL |
 Spellbinders Baby’s Birthday Dies Shop at: SSS | SC | SPEL |
 Spellbinders Little Boys at Play Dies Shop at: SSS | SC | SPEL |
 Spellbinders Away We Go Dies Shop at: SSS | SC | SPEL |
 Spellbinders Every Day’s a Happy Day Dies Shop at: SSS | SC | SPEL |
 Spellbinders Rose Buds Dies Shop at: SSS | SC | SPEL |
 Spellbinders Scored and Pierced Rectangles Shop at: SC | SPEL | AZ |
 Spellbinders Blooming Rose Dies Shop at: SSS | SC | SPEL |
 Spellbinders Platinum Die Cutting Machine Shop at: SSS | SC | SPEL | AZ |
 Spellbinders Magnetic Handy Mat Shop at: SSS | SC | SPEL | AZ |
 Spellbinders Tool ‘n One Shop at: SSS | SC | SPEL | AZ |
 PTI Birthday Cheer Stamp Set Shop at: PPP |
 CZ Design Stamps Love You Mama Shop at: SSS |
 Simon Says Stamp Circle Sayings Stamp Set Shop at: SSS |
 Simon Says Clear Stamps Mom and Dad Icons Shop at: SSS |
 Simon Says Clear Stamps Big Thanks Words Shop at: SSS |
 Simon Says Clear Stamps You Matter Shop at: SSS |
 Simon Says Stamp Black Cardstock Shop at: SSS |
 Tsukineko VersaFine Onyx Black Ink Shop at: SSS | AZ |
 ScraPerfect Crafting Pouch Shop at: SSS | AZ |
 Hero Arts Heat Embossing Gun Shop at: SSS | SC | HA | AZ |
 Hero Arts White Embossing Powder Shop at: SSS | SC | HA | AZ |
 Versamark Watermark Emboss Ink Pad Shop at: SSS | HA | AZ |
 Simon Says Stamp Green Apple Cardstock Shop at: SSS |
 Simon Says Stamp Sunshine Cardstock Shop at: SSS |
 Lawn Fawn Gotta Have Gingham Paper Pack Shop at: SSS | SC |
 Mini Misti Stamping Tool Shop at: SSS | SC | AZ |
 Ranger Mini Round Foam Refils Shop at: SSS | SC | AZ |
 Ranger Mini Round Ink Blending Tools Shop at: SSS | SC | AZ |
 Tsukineko 6 Sponge Daubers Tools Shop at: SSS | AZ |
 Avery Elle Raspberry Pigment Ink Pad Shop at: SSS |
 Avery Elle Lemon Grass Pigment Ink Pad Shop at: SSS |
 Avery Elle Jungle Pigment Ink Pad Shop at: SSS |
 Avery Elle Mimosa Pigment Ink Pad Shop at: SSS |
 Avery Elle Pixie Pigment Ink Pad Shop at: SSS |
 Avery Elle Daisy Pigment Ink Pad Shop at: SSS |
 Avery Elle Lemon Grass Pigment Ink Pad Shop at: SSS |
 Avery Elle Sea Glass Pigment Ink Pad Shop at: SSS |
 Avery Elle Aquamarine Pigment Ink Pad Shop at: SSS |
 Tonic Caribbean Ocean Gloss Nuvo Crystal Drops Shop at: SSS |
 Tonic Carnation Pink Gloss Nuvo Crystal Drops Shop at: SSS | AZ |
 Tonic Spring-cut Fine Tip Detail Scissors Shop at: SSS |
 Scor-Tape 1/8 Inch Crafting Tape Shop at: SSS | AZ |
 Tonic Studios 8.5 Inch Paper Trimmer Shop at: SSS | SC | AZ |
 Crystal Ninja Crystal Katana Pick Up Tool Shop at: SSS | AZ |
 White Fun Foam 12 Pack 9 x 12 Shop at: SSS | AZ |
 Tonic Easy Clean Mat Shop at: SSS |
 Scrapbook Adhesives White Foam Squares Shop at: SSS | SC | AZ |
 Tonic Deluxe Adhesive Nuvo Glue Shop at: SSS | SC |
I’m loving not only the silhouettes (they remind me of one of my favorite ever HA stamps of kids), but the folk art and the wine dies too. What a release! Perfect, pairing your kiddos with gingham!
Lovely cards – so much inspiration! The ombre effect on the die cuts is beautiful.
I am so glad to see pigment inks getting some love. I started with pigment ink and still love to use it. These are beautiful, and I love how the gingham is the perfect complement for the die-cuts. Thank you so much.
Oh Yana, you’ve been very busy making wonderful cards with these dies! I really like the way you’ve shown the same die with different sentiments. Shows the versatility & that’s what I want when I buy a product. Thanks so much.
Love them going to buy some. My mom loved these. As usual great work
The ombre die cuts are just stunning, I never would have thought of doing that, wow!
I always love to see what you create. What beautiful cards. Thanks so much for sharing.
Thanks to your cards, I love these new dies. Lovely cards, great ideas!
These silhouette dies are gorgeous and so versatile! I love the ombre inking you did on them, especially the pink. Your cards are lovely!
Thanks for all the beautiful cards. I love the silhouette dies. The hombre colors are pretty too.
This has such a soft look and feel. Your background paper and colors are pretty!
I love that ombre look! Great cards!
I absolutely love your cards. The silhouettes of the children are so tender and I love the gingham paper you used. Your cards are fantastic as usual 🙂
Beautiful cards! The first few just scream spring, which is what I needed here in snowy Minnesota. Love that you used the same theme on all of the cards, great birthday and dad card too!
Your cards are all gorgeous! I just adore the silhouettes, they’re precious! And the ombre idea is perfect, I’m going to try that on my next project. Thanks for the inspiration Yana, as always I love your videos!
Awesome cards! 🙂 Definitely excited for these silhouettes!
Gorgeous cards Yana! I love the sweet die-cuts with the ombre coloring! So soft and pretty! The flowers are just the perfect embellishments along with the Nuvo drops. Sweet designs!
I just adore this ombre technique. Beautiful. The high chair is adorable too.
Beautiful cards. I love the ombre effect…so gorgeous!
I instantly fell in love with these sweet silhouette dies and I love your set of beautiful ombre cards!!
I like all your cards. Love the ombré coloring.
I adore all these new silouette dies, so delicate and pretty! Gorgeous cards! Sure to bring a smile!
I love all of the new ideas!
SQUEAL!! AMAZING New Release!! LOVING the Inspiration and THANKS for the chance to WIN!! Have a FABULOUS WEEK!! =)
Oh my Yana what a top notch video and amazing cards. I love that you covered many of the silhouette die images and all the tips and techniques for the sentiments like colouring the Dad in and how you stamped the birthday across the Baby one. Never would have thought to do that. As always a wonderful presentatation. Thank you for always inspiring.
Your cards are absolutely perfect, Yana! I love the soft coloring & those wonderful designs. You have blown me away with these beauties!
Yes, I am excited by these new dies. Spellbinder products look to be such well made product. I cant wait to try some out..
Lovely cards and ombres make my heart sing.
I DO love the new Silhouette dies–very unique. I also love your ombre coloring technique. So pretty.
These are all so cute. Love the ombre inking of the die cuts.
Love the ombre colors on your cards and these silhouette dies are amazing. Love what you have done!
Fabulous cards! Love all your backgrounds and these sweet silhouette dies! Awesome colors!
These silhouettes are just delightful. Love your cards.
Wow!! Super gorgeous fun creations!!
These silhouettes are stunning in and of themselves but using the Ombre affect really makes them spring to life!!! Am in love with these inspiring creations!
Your cards are so incredibly beautiful that yeah !! I’m really excited about these dies !!
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Brilliant set of cards Yana, lots of great TOP TIPS throughout your video tutorial too. Thank you for sharing these Spellbinder’s dies with us crafters. :O)