Happy Saturday, Friends! On today’s blog, I’d like to share with you these 2 “For You” cards made showcasing the fabulous Layered Glimmer Collection by Spellbinders. So, without further ado let’s jump right into the step by step on how I made them ↓
To begin with as usual when comes to foiling, I started by setting the Glimmer Hot Foil System Platform and the Platinum 6 Die Cutting and Embossing Machine on my craft table then, while the platform was heating up I went ahead to line up in the center over a Strathmore Smooth Bristol Panel the geometric frame from the Geometric Floral Glimmer Hot Foil Plate & Die Set. Next, I lined up over another panel the flowers from the Glimmered Botanical Glimmer Hot Foil Plate & Die Set and last but not least, I lined up over another panel the for you glimmer plate from the Especially For You Glimmer Hot Foil Plate & Die Set.
So, once I had them all lined up over the smooth paper panels I used sharp scissors to cut pieces of Glimmer Hot Foil Roll - Gold, and once I had that done I layered the foil and I started the foiling process using both Glimmer Hot Foil System Platform and the Platinum 6 Die Cutting and Embossing Machine. Therefore, after I’ve gotten the foiled, I set 2 card panel aside and I started the assembling process for the first card. Thus, the geometric set also includes 2 sprig glimmer plates, so I went ahead to lined up and get one foiled on the upper right corner and 2 on the lower left side corner of the geometrical frame.
Moving on, as my last foiling step I lined up a sentiment glimmer plate on the upper side of the geometrical frame, and I also got it foiled with glimmer gold hot foil. So, once I had the foiling for the card panel done, I set it aside and I went ahead to use the coordinated dies for the large flowers and I ran them through the die-cut machine to get them die-cut out from the smooth paper. Besides that, I also used the small dies from the geometric set along with some of the small dies included in the for you set to die-cut the sprigs and the small flowers. With that said, after I had the die-cutting process done, I did a quick water-coloring over the flowers and sprigs using a very light wash of pink and green hues, and lastly after the water-coloring was completely dry I glued with liquid glue the extra layering pieces for the large flowers, and right afterwards I created 2 clusters one using the large flowers and another with the small flowers, so last but not least I got them adhered to the card panel (as shown in the image above) using liquid glue and dimensional square adhesives to add dimension. Lastly, to finish the card off, I adhered with double-sided tape a H 5.0’’ X W 3-3/4’’ inches gold card panel to an A2 top folding white card base, and then I trimmed the edges off to H 5.0’’ X W 3-3/4’’ inches as well from the layered card panel and as soon as the edges were trimmed off I mounted it (as shown in the image above) with craft foam tape to complete it and add dimension.
For the second example, I made a square card so, I lined up over the for you foiled card the 2 largest die from the Elegant Twist Squares Etched Dies, and once they were lined up I ran them through the die-cut machine. Once, I had the die-cutting square done I decided to add extra touches of foil so, I went ahead to line up inside the die-cutting square the largest glimmer plate Essential Glimmer Squares Hot Foil Plates, and got the dotted foiling done.
Moving on, after adding the foil dotting touch to the card panel I started the assembling, Thus, to do that I trimmed down a gold card panel to 4.0’’ X 4.0’’ inches, and I adhered the backing of it with double-sided tape to a 4-1/4’’ X 4-1/4’’ inches top folding white card base. Then, I mounted the foiled card panel with craft foam tape over the card base to add dimension.
So, once I had the card base completed I went ahead to use the small dies from the for you set to die-cut some flowers and sprigs so, I had them die-cut out of the leftover watercolor scrap pieces, and then afterwards I created small cluster with them and I got them glued down (as shown in the image above) with liquid glue.
Finally, after both cards were complete, I glued down here and there with liquid glue a combination of crystal clear and pink jewels to add a touch of sparkle! With that said, I hope you’ve enjoyed reading the step by step on how I’ve created these 2 “For You” cards made showcasing the fabulous Layered Glimmer Collection by Spellbinders. As always, I appreciate the time that takes you to read my blog posts. Below, you’ll find the supply list for the products used on today’s blog post. And, if you get inspired by today’s project be sure to tag me on Instagram➝@cardsandcraftsbyyaz I’d love to see what you’re creating.
Thank you and happy crafting.
Don't forget to keep spreading kindness
Today and Always.
Love,
Yasmin
Supply List
Especially For You Glimmer Hot Foil Plate & Die Set
Geometric Floral Glimmer Hot Foil Plate & Die Set
Glimmered Botanical Glimmer Hot Foil Plate & Die Set
Essential Glimmer Squares Hot Foil Plates
Elegant Twist Squares Etched Dies from the Elegant Twist
Tool 'n One
Glimmer Hot Foil Roll - Gold
Glimmer Hot Foil System Platform
Platinum 6 Die Cutting and Embossing Machine
Strathmore 300 Series Smooth Bristol Paper
Cougar 110# Heavy Weight Card Stock
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I am creating this blog post with the purpose of sharing the way that I design my cards, the information provided here is based in my own opinion and creativity. I am not an expert by any means, and I only share the way that I design my cards. Most of the products use on my blog posts are personally purchased by me. However, I did received the products by Spellbinders. Please, keep in mind, all referral links were added for you to know from where I purchased or received the items from as, all of products shared and mentioned in each of my blog posts are simply because I use, and truly love them.