Oval Shaped Cards
Shaped dies can really change the look of your cards and projects so I was excited to see Spellbinders new Stylish Ovals Collection. I created the first card for my mom’s upcoming birthday. Red is her signature color so I paired corally reds with aquas and greys for a very eye-catching color palette.
To make my oval cardbase, I used the largest oval die for the base. I took a white A2 top folding card base and put the top edge of the die just above the fold so that the die would cut around the top. I die cut the stem twice and glued together for added heft and stability.
Supplies Used:
- Spellbinders Stylish Oval Nesting Dies (S5-562)
- Spellbinders Stylish Oval Hello You Floral Dies (S5-565)
- Spellbinders Glimmer Mini Everyday Sentiments (GLP-260)
- Spellbinders Black Foil
- Spellbinders Waterfall Cardstock (background)
- Spellbinders Teal Topaz (leaves)
- Spellbinders Blue Spruce (stems)
- Spellbinders Brushed Silver Cardstock
- Spellbinders A2 Top Folding Card Base
- Bearly Glue
- Foam Tape
- Red/Pink Cardstock
- Craft Foam (behind the background)
Spellbinders Floral Die Cut Cards
I needed a card for a bridal shower so I made a second oval shaped card with die cut flowers. This one is smaller than card 1, it is 5″ x 3 3/4″. I think it makes for a sweet gift encloser.
I used the same products as card one but added a pretty little oval frame from the Infinity Punch and Pierce Plate Cover Die. This die is so beautiful and a has an incredible amount of detail, but it cuts beautifully. I used just the middle section on this card and I used the other 2 sections on card #4 below.
Products Used:
- Spellbinders Stylish Oval Nesting Dies (S5-562)
- Spellbinders Stylish Oval Hello You Floral Dies (S5-565)
- Spellbinders Stylish Oval Infinity Punch and Pierce Plate Cover Die (S5-566)
- Spellbinders Glimmer Mini Everyday Sentiments (GLP-260)
- Spellbinders Black Foil
- Bearly Glue
- Foam Tape
Die Cut Rainbow Arch Birthday Card
In case you haven’t noticed, I LOVE these oval nesting dies. Just for fun, I wanted to make a bright cheerful rainbow card so I selected 8 bright shades of cardstock and then die cut my rainbow elements.
This type of birthday card is so versatile that I love to keep them on hand. I could send this to anyone…man, woman or child.
Products Used:
- Spellbinders Stylish Oval Nesting Dies (S5-562)
- Spellbinders Be Bold Glimmer Sentiments (GLP-299)
- Black Foil
- Bearly Glue (for rainbow pieces)
- Foam Tape (for sentiment)
Spellbinders Infinity Punch and Pierce Plate Cover Die
This cover die is gorgeous in person! I started by making a rainbow gradient background with inks and blending brushes. I then placed the center and exterior components of the cover die over the top and added two floral embellishments that echo the spring colors.
Supplies Used:
- Spellbinders Stylish Oval Infinity Punch and Pierce Plate Cover Die (S5-566)
- Spellbinders Be Bold Blooms (S5-502)
- Spellbinders Fill My Heart Sentiments (STP-183)
- Ink
- Mini Blending Brushes
- Bearly Glue
I hope I offered some inspiration for your crafting.
Karen
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