SB Advent Calendar 2024 – Day 1 Balloon
December 1, 2024
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The holiday season is fast approaching, and for card makers, that means it’s time to start crafting those heartfelt Christmas cards. If you’re looking to add a little magic to your creations this year, then you’re in for a treat. Spellbinders has just unveiled their October 2024 Club Kits, and they are nothing short of enchanting. With tools designed specifically for the festive season, these kits offer everything you need to produce stunning, one-of-a-kind Christmas cards that will delight everyone on your list.
In this post, we’ll explore the creative possibilities each kit brings to the table. From clear stamps to dazzling glimmers, and intricate dies to innovative embossing folders, there’s something for every card maker in Spellbinders’ latest offerings. Whether you’re a seasoned pro or just starting out, you’ll find inspiration and guidance here to elevate your card-making skills to new heights.
I am so excited to share the Spellbinders October 2024 Club kits with you today! I have five gorgeous Christmas card ideas that you, too, can make with these kits.
Create Magic with the Clear Stamp & Die of the Month – October 2024 Club Kits
Clear stamps and dies are essential tools in any cardmaker’s arsenal. Spellbinders’ October kit shines especially bright with its delightful array of Christmas animals. The clear stamp and die duo allows you to create detailed images with ease and precision.
With these clear stamps, you can effortlessly imprint intricate holiday motifs onto your cards. The accompanying dies ensure you can cut out these images with perfect borders, adding depth and interest to your cards. Layer them up or keep it simple—the choice is yours.
The beauty of this kit lies in its versatility. Whether you’re creating a minimalist card with a single embossed image or a more elaborate design featuring multiple layers, these tools offer endless possibilities. Plus, the high-quality materials mean you can use them again and again, long after the holiday season has ended.
Steps to Create the Card
- Trim a piece of Christmas patterned paper to 5 1/4″ x 4″ (or use a rectangle die). Attach the panel centered on a white A2 card base using a tape runner. Read How To Make A Card Base for help making the card base.
- Die-cut three small postage rectangles from green mirror cardstock. Die-cut three dotted rectangles from white cardstock. Use the ink on a brown blending brush to burnish the edges of the three white die-cuts. Attach them centered on the green rectangles with a tape runner.
- Stamp the bear, bunny, penguin, & sentiment on white cardstock with crisp black ink. Ensure the ink is dry before coloring the images using alcohol markers. Die-cut the images and attach them in the centers of the small rectangles using liquid glue.
- Glue the penguin and bunny rectangles to the card front with liquid glue at opposite angles. Pop up the bear rectangle and the sentiment with foam strips to create a little dimension.
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Elevate Your Creations with the 3D Embossing Folder & Wax Seal of the Month – October 2024 Club Kits
For those who love texture and dimension, the 3D embossing folder and wax seal kits will be your best friend this holiday season. Embossing folders are a fantastic way to add rich, tactile elements to your cards, while the wax seal brings a timeless elegance to any project.
The 3D embossing folder in this month’s kit features stunning holiday patterns that leap off the page. Each fold and curve adds a luxurious feel to your cards, making them truly stand out. Whether you’re embossing the background of your card or highlighting specific elements, this tool will bring your designs to life.
Adding a wax seal to your card is like the cherry on top. It brings a sophisticated, old-world charm that is sure to impress. Use it to seal envelopes or as a decorative element in your card design.
Steps to Create the Card
- Emboss a piece of crimson cardstock using the October 2024 3D embossing folder of the month.
- Swipe over the embossing with watermark ink and heat emboss it with sparkly white embossing powder. Trim the panel to 5″ x 3 3/4″ and attach it to a white card base with a white liner.
- Die-cut a snowflake from white glitter cardstock. Fasten the snowflake to the front of the card with liquid glue.
- Use the October Wax Seal Stamp of the Month and green wax beads to create a wax seal. Color the text on the wax seal with a gold metallic marker and then attach the seal to the center of the snowflake. Read How To Make A Wax Seal for tips on how to make a high quality wax seal.
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Shine Bright with the Glimmer of the Month – October 2024 Club Kits
Nothing says festive quite like a little sparkle. The Glimmer of the Month kit is perfect for adding shimmer and shine to your holiday cards. With a special glimmer plate and a wonderful selection of foils, you can create stunning effects that catch the light and the eye.
Glimmer plates allow you to transfer foil designs onto your cards, creating a professional finish that’s sure to dazzle. This month’s design includes an exclusive plate featuring Christmas lights in a modern design to add a touch of magic to your creations.
Foiling is a simple technique that yields fantastic results. With just a few steps, you can turn a flat piece of card stock into a glimmering masterpiece. And the best part? You can mix and match with other kits to create unique, personalized cards that will be treasured by friends and family alike.
Steps to Create the Card
- Trim a piece of red mirror cardstock to 4″ x 5 1/4″ or use a rectangle die and attach the panel to a white card base using a tape runner.
- Use the glimmer plate of the month and mini-rainbow foil to hot-foil a piece of forest card front. At the same time, hot foil a piece of white cardstock with gold foil for the sentiment.
- Use the coordinating die to die-cut the sentiment and trim the foiled panel to 3″ x 4 1/4″ or use a rectangle die. Fasten the foiled panel centered on the card front using a tape runner.
- Use the sentiment die to cut a couple more from white cardstock and layer them behind the sentiment with liquid glue.
- Add the sentiment in the lower third of the card using liquid glue.
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Layered Stencils – October 2024 Club Kits
Stencils are an incredibly versatile tool, and Spellbinders’ October stencil kit is no exception. Perfect for creating intricate backgrounds or adding detailed elements, stencils can transform your cards into works of art.
This month’s stencil features layered festive designs that are perfect for holiday card making. From fun ornaments to bold patterns, you can create layers of interest and depth with just a few simple techniques. Use inks, paints, or even embossing paste to make the most of your stencils.
The flexibility of stencils means you can use them for more than just card making. Try them on gift tags, wrapping paper, or even holiday decorations for a coordinated look that ties everything together. The possibilities are as limitless as your creativity.
Steps to Create the Card
- Layer 1 – use a blending brush to blend red ink heavier around the edges of the ornaments. And make sure that the little looks are good and dark.
- Layer 2 – Align the second stencil and use the same technique that we used for the first layer only using green ink instead.
- Layer 3 – Pounce gold pigment ink over the third stencil to create beautiful metallic hangers.
- Trim the stenciled panel to 4″ x 5 1/4″ (or use a rectangle die) and fasten centered on a white A2 card base with a tape runner.
- Use the Betterpress of the Month kit with porcelain cardstock and black ink to create a fitting sentiment. Then, make a back shadow using brushed gold cardstock and the smallest rectangle in the A2 Matting Basics B Die Set.
- Layer the sentiments with liquid glue and fasten it to the card front. Add a couple of baubles that match for added interest.
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Betterpress & Large Die – October 2024 Club Kits
Why choose one when you can have them all? The real magic happens when you combine kits. The Large Die of the Month, BetterPress system, and the Stencil of the Month are designed to work together, offering endless creative combinations.
The Large Die of the Month includes detailed shapes and figures that can be layered to create stunning effects. Pair these with the BetterPress system, which allows you to add bold, professional-quality impressions to your cards. The result is a card that is not only beautiful but also personal and unique.
Stencils add the finishing touch, offering a way to add color, texture, and detail to your project. By mixing and matching these elements, you can create a card that truly captures the joy and spirit of the holiday season. Whether you prefer classic red and green tones or something a little more unconventional, these kits provide the tools you need to bring your vision to life.
Steps to Create the Card
- Trim a piece of Indigo cardstock to 4 1/4″ x 5 1/2″ and fasten it to a white A2 card base using a tape runner.
- Use the Betterpress Plates of the Month and red, gold, blue, & green ink to create a lovely plaid background. Trim the panel to 4″ x 5 1/4″ or use a rectangle die and fasten the panel centered on the card front using a tape runner.
- Create the patterned leggings by blending white pigment ink over the large diamond-shaped stencil from the Stencil October 2024 Club Kit. Ensure the ink is dry before die-cutting two of the leggings from it.
- Die-cut Large Die of the Month as follows:
- Antlers – Forest
- Nose – Poppy Fields
- Face – Portobello
- Sock – Sole – Snowdrift
- Soles – Latte
- Eyes – Black
- Ears – Fruit Punch
- Legs – Dune
- Assemble the reindeer slippers, feet, & legs with liquid glue. Pop up the legs and slippers with foam strips.
- Make the sentiment with the Betterpress plate of the month and brushed gold. Use the coordination die to cut out the banner-style sentiment. Trim a piece of white cardstock slightly larger than the sentiment. Layer the white behind the sentiment using liquid glue and pop it up at the bottom of the card with foam strips.
Are You Ready To Sign Up?
Spellbinders’ October 2024 Club Kits offer a treasure trove of creative possibilities for card makers everywhere. Whether you’re looking to add a touch of shimmer, a dash of texture, or a burst of color to your holiday cards, these kits have you covered. With their high-quality materials and thoughtful designs, you’ll find everything you need to craft cards that are as beautiful as they are meaningful.
Now is the perfect time to elevate your card-making game. Explore the potential of these incredible kits, and see how they can transform your holiday creations. Don’t forget to share your masterpieces with us and join a community of passionate card makers who love to inspire and be inspired.
Ready to start crafting? Register now for Spellbinders’ one, two, or all of the Club Kits today, and watch your cards come to life with creativity and joy. Happy crafting!
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ABOUT AUTHOR
Teri Duncan
Teri has over 30 years of experience as a cardmaker. Her work has appeared in Spellbinders Paper Arts’ blog as well as with some of their products and on Altenew’s blog. Outside of work, she enjoys gardening, stained glass, and teaching. She and her husband live in Crystal River, Florida with their three dogs and a cat.
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