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Graduation Cards Galore!

Linking my Globe Card to the Word Art Wednesday Challenge – anything goes!

I finally got the TE Little Bits Grad Cap to make this card. I copied it from their website (edited to add the card designer is Kavya).  One difference is I used the Penny Black wood floor. (linked below)

Linking my congradulations card to the Paper Funday May Challenge – anything goes!

This card I used Spellbinders Bold numbers sets, TE grad cap and MFT sentiment.

Linking this colorful card to the A Cut Above May Challenge – anything goes with a die cut. 

This one is a TE die and the mini sentiments are from MFT. Oh, the star stamp is from TE also.

I used Black Glossy cardstock to die cut it.  Linked below.

I had fun with this!  I used the NEW poppystamps Joyride Car, an old Quickutz die for the grad caps,  Memory Box Puffy Clouds and the FLY HIGH sentiment is a dollar stamp, probably over 20 years old from JoAnns!  I’d never used it before!

I’m linking my FLY High card to the NBUS challenge #86 – never before used stuff!

and to the Four Seasons Spring Challenge – because Spring is graduations!

and to the Neglected Stuff Challenge – because this Fly High sentiment has to be over 20 years old!  

I just inked the background with Distress inks.

This one it’s hard to see but the black behind the cut out letters is embossed with Spellbinders Music folder, I’ll link it below and you can definitely see it better in the last photo.

The grad cap and scroll I used here are from the Classic Mouse Graduation die set…linked below.

I used Altenew’s Bold alphabet to die cut the word GRAD,  I’ll link it below.

I did different color hats…

I’m linking my GRAD card to the Can You Handle the Pressure? Challenge – anything goes with an embossing folder.

and to the Die Cut Divas Challenge blog – all about celebrations!

and to the Word POWER Challenge – focus on the sentiment!

So fun!  I have one more post coming with grad cards…hopefully you’ll be inspired like I was by all the cards out in the interwebs!

I got out all my graduation supplies and now I have a real mess. haha  It’s kind of tempting to keep them all together instead of putting them back away by company.

Thank you so much for stopping by and scrolling through!  Holler if you have any questions!

Here’s shopping links to what’s available that I used…

Penny Black – Creative Dies – Wood…
[ SBC ]
Poppystamps – 2697 Joyride Car craft die
[ STR ]
Favorite Song 3D Embossing Folder -…
[ SPL | SBC | SSS ]
Altenew – Dies – Caps Bold Alphabet
[ SBC | SSS | ALTN ]
Bold Numbers Etched Dies from the…
[ SPL | SBC | SBC | SPL ]
Spellbinders Bold Color Mix Numbers…
[ SSS ]
Sweeping Celebration Sentiments Press…
[ SPL | SBC | SSS ]
Classic Mouse Graduation Etched Dies…
[ SPL ]
Memory Box – SH44004 Black Glossy…
[ STR | SSS ]
Scrapbook Adhesives Crafty Foam Tape…
[ STR ]
Hammermill WHITE 100 LB SMOOTH…
[ SSS ]
Spellbinders – Card Shoppe Essentials…
[ SBC ]
Spellbinders Splatter White Opaque…
[ SSS ]
Splatter White Opaque Watercolor |…
[ SPL ]
Simon Says Stamp Pawsitively Perfect…
[ SSS ]
Bazzill FOIL Cardstock – matte and shiny
[ STR ]
Nuvo Deluxe Clear Drying Adhesive;…
[ STR | SSS ]
Nuvo Deluxe Adhesive Precision…
[ STR | SSS ]
Craft Tweezers – EK Tools – 5 inch…
[ STR | SSS ]
Lawn Fawn – Lawn Cuts – Dies – Simple…
[ SBC ]

cards · Congratulations · Die Piecing · Foiling · Graduation · Hot Foiling · Spellbinders dies · Spring

Spellbinders Graduation Card…

Hello everyone!  I’ve been making so many cards!  Time to get them posted!  I love how this turned out!

This is the Spellbinders Classic Mouse Graduation Sentiments set.  FULL of fabulous images!  I’ll be showing some of the other sentiments on cards still to post!

I love being able to personalize cards to the graduate!

This card is going to go in an A7 envelope.

Linking to some card challenges…

Simon Says Stamp Wednesday Challenge –  use dies

Die Cut Divas – it’s all about celebrations!  Mine is graduation

A Cut Above – anything goes with a die cut

Can You Handle the Pressure – anything goes with an embossing folder

NBUS #86 – never before used stuff

Links to what I used to make this card below…


SPL = Spellbinders,  SBC = scrapbook. com, SSS = simon says stamp, STR = Starlitstudio. net

Classic Mouse Graduation Sentiments…
[ SPL | SBC | SSS ]
Favorite Song 3D Embossing Folder -…
[ SPL | SBC | SSS ]
Glimmer Hot Foil Roll – Silver -…
[ SPL | SBC ]
Cosmic Sky ColorWheel Cardstock 12″ x…
[ SPL | SBC | SSS ]
Raven ColorWheel Cardstock 8.5″ x 11″…
[ SPL | SSS | SBC ]
Bazzill FOIL Cardstock – matte and shiny
[ STR ]
Simon Says Stamp Metallic Silver Cord…
[ SSS ]
New & Improved Platinum SIX Machine…
[ SPL | SBC | SSS ]
Glimmer Hot Foil System Platinum |…
[ SPL | SBC | SSS ]
Scrapbook Adhesives Crafty Foam Tape…
[ STR ]
Scrapbook Adhesives 3D Self-Adhesive…
[ STR ]

 

BetterPress · cards · Congratulations · Die Piecing · Family · Graduation · Spellbinders dies · Spring

Spellbinders Graduation Cards!

Hi everyone! This year is flying by and here it is time for grad cards!   I love the sets Spellbinders is offering this year. I used the new Classic Mouse Graduation die set and the new Classic Mouse Graduation Sentiments BetterPress glimmer set.

We need a girl grad card so I used the school colors for here.  Spellbinders has an assembly page on their website to follow…makes it so easy to put together!

I had the idea to add a flower to her extended hand…so cute! The white daisy is from the Mini Blooms and Sprigs die set.

I wish I could show you in person because they’re so much cuter in real life!

Close up photos…

I used a circle punch to make a stencil to ink on the blush on her cheek.  She just needed a little color! lol

Now, here’s Mickey!

I love that they have different shoes…I added more detail to the tassel this time.  I couldn’t think of anything else to put in his hand. lol

I just cut strips of cardstock to frame the ‘class of’ words.

Here he is close up.  I didn’t add the blush/cheek circle.

I love the little hat charm in the sentiment set.  I clipped off the circle top though.  I want to make some more cards with these sets.  I love the letterpress look.  You can foil with these too so I want to do that on some.

Both cards are A7 size but will still mail for one forever stamp.

Linking to some card challenges…

A Cut Above April – anything goes with a die cut

NBUS #85 – never before used stuff

Word Art Wednesday #748-749 – anything goes

Holler if you have any questions!  Thank you so much for stopping by!

Here’s the products I used to make these cards…SPL = Spellbinders,  SBC = scrapbook. com, SSS = Simon Says Stamp, STR = Starlitstudio.net

WAREHOUSE SALE going on at Spellbinders… HERE!

Classic Mouse Graduation Etched Dies…
[ SPL | SBC | SSS ]
Classic Mouse Graduation Sentiments…
[ SPL | SBC | SSS ]
Classic Mouse Graduation I Want It…
[ SPL | SBC | SSS ]
Mini Blooms and Sprigs Etched Dies -…
[ SPL | SBC | SSS ]
Spellbinders – BetterPress Collection…
[ SBC | SPL | SSS ]
Scrapbook Adhesives Crafty Foam Tape…
[ STR ]
Hammermill WHITE 100 LB SMOOTH…
[ SSS ]
Nuvo Deluxe Clear Drying Adhesive;…
[ STR | SSS ]
CrafTreat – Teflon Bone Folder – Lifter
[ SBC | SSS ]
Scor-Pal 12×12 INCH MEASURING AND…
[ SSS ]
Craft Tweezers – EK Tools – 5 inch…
[ STR | SSS | SBC ]
Sizzix Circular Cutting Pads – set of…
[ STR | SBC | SSS ]

All Occasion · BetterPress · cards · Distress Ink coloring · Spellbinders dies · Spring · Stencils

Spellbinders NEW Windmills and Tulips Card…

Hello everyone! A fun traditional sort of card to share with you today!  Coloring the easy way!

A new release, Yana’s Tulips from Spellbinders.  I’m using the NEW Betterpress plate and stencils for coloring!

I ran the plate through the die cut machine with the  Betterpress  Windmills and Tulips plate inked with the  black Betterpress ink pad.

Then I colored using the coordinating stencils, Distress ink pads and mini ink blending tools. So easy and FUN!

I like to use the Wendy Vecchi Make Art Station for stenciling.

I hoped the letterpress look would show in my photos.  You’ll have to trust me that it really is letterpress! lol

I used an old SB die set to die cut the panel.  I thought it was still in the store but I don’t see it to link to.

The sentiment I used is from Yana’s Special Sentiments Glimmer set but I did it with the Betterpress system and black ink instead of foil.

I added a little gingham bow.

It’s an A6 size card because I wanted some white border.  It will still mail for one forever stamp.

We live in a Dutch heritage area so this card should be a hit!  Tulip time is coming!

I’m linking my card to some card challenges…

Four Seasons March 2026 –  Spring!

Beautiful Blossoms #39 – Anything floral goes

Triple B – Blooms

Stencil Fun – use stencils  (I used a coloring layering set to color this)

 

Thank you so much for stopping by!  It’s so great to have fellow cardmakers to share ideas with!

Spellbinders has a LUCKY SAVINGS SALE going on, up to 50% off through today!  Lots of good deals!  eek!

Here’s the products I used to make this card…tap/click the abbreviations to go to a store,   SPL = Spellbinders, SBC = Scrapbook. com, SSS = Simon Says Stamp

Yana’s Tulips I Want It All! Bundle…
[ SPL ]
Spellbinders – Yana’s Tulips…
[ SBC | SSS | SPL ]
Spellbinders – Yana’s Tulips…
[ SBC | SSS | SPL ]
Bouquet of Hugs Sentiments Press +…
[ SPL | SBC | SSS ]
Spellbinders – BetterPress Collection…
[ SBC | SSS | SPL ]
Ranger Ink – Wendy Vecchi – Make Art…
[ SBC | SSS ]
Tim Holtz Distress Mini at Scrapbook.com
[ SBC ]
Search Results – Simon Says Stamp
[ SSS ]
Ranger Ink – Tim Holtz – Mini Ink…
[ SBC ]
Ranger Ink – Tim Holtz – Mini Ink…
[ SBC | SSS ]
Ranger Ink – Tim Holtz – Mini Ink…
[ SBC | SSS ]
Ranger Ink – Tim Holtz – Distress Ink…
[ SBC | SSS ]

Birthday · cards · Die Piecing · Interactive · Spellbinders dies

Spellbinders February Release Birthday Card…

Hi everyone!  This is such a great new die set and stamp release!  The legs move on this ‘Dancin’ Chatterbox’!  I didn’t think to take a video of it.  oops.

The sentiments though…”you look good for someone born in the 1900’s”, “Sorry I called you old. Thought you knew” and so many more! haha!

I used a Birthday embossing folder with blue cardstock and some white pigment ink blended on with the Tim Holtz mini ink blending tool. I don’t see the one I used in the store anymore so I linked to another one.

The Speech Bubbles die set worked great for this sentiment!  I stamped on white cardstock with Versafine Black in the MISTI.

I tore some kraft cardstock for the ground, matted with black cardstock and it’s a little larger than an A2 size card.  It will still mail for one forever postage stamp.

Such a cute design…how about for April Fools Day someway!

Spellbinders sells some BIG googly eyes.  I have several sizes but not the BIG ones they’re selling.  I’m going to get some though and I’ll link below.

Hope this made you smile!  You’ll laugh when you read the other sentiments in the stamp set!

I love Spellbinders stamps!  They stamp beautifully!  I love their dies too!

I’m linking my card to some challenges…

Simon Says Stamp Wednesday Challenge – interactive (the legs swing on my card)

Seize the Birthday #320 – anything goes

A Cut Above February – anything goes with a die cut

NBUS #83 – never before used stuff

Can You Handle the Pressure – anything goes with a twist of die cuts  (balloon and banner embossing folder)

Thanks so much for tapping/clicking over!  I appreciate it!  We have lovely weather at the moment but it’s Iowa and my husband was just telling me to be prepared for back to 13˚ this weekend.  Sunny and 69˚ in the house. haha

Shopping links to what I used on this card!  Thanks so much for taking the time to go through my blog!  I appreciate it!

Dancin’ Chatterbox Etched Dies |…
[ SPL | SSS | SBC ]
Birthday Laughs Sentiments Clear…
[ SPL | SSS | SBC ]
Aged to Perfection Dies and Stamp…
[ SPL | SSS ]
Speech Bubbles Etched Dies from the…
[ SPL | SSS | SBC ]
Floating Balloons 3D Embossing Folder…
[ SPL | SSS | SBC ]
Black MISTI – Most Incredible Stamp…
[ SPL | SSS | SBC ]
Versafine – Onyx Black – full-sized…
[ STR | SSS | SBC ]
Scrapbook Adhesives 3D Self-Adhesive…
[ STR | SSS | SBC ]
Scrapbook Adhesives Crafty Foam Tape…
[ STR ]
Nuvo Deluxe Clear Drying Adhesive;…
[ STR | SSS ]
Bearly Art Original 4 fl oz Precision…
[ SPL ]
New & Improved Platinum SIX Machine…
[ SPL | SBC | SSS ]
Wiggle Eyes – 20 pack | Spellbinders…
[ SPL ]