January 7- 13, 2010
The ability to enter the contest through Amazing Paper Grace is now closed however if you look through the list of talented designers below, you may still enter on their blogs depending on the closing date and time listed on each blog. Happy surfing and good luck!
Commenting on this post is welcome but does NOT enter you into the contest. This contest is sponsored by Spellbinders™ Paper Arts. Directions on how to enter are in the Blog Post and Official Rules at http://spellbinderspaperarts.com/blog/spellbinders-suprise-partyspellbinders-suprise-party. If you have any questions, please e-mail ContestQuestions@Spellbinders.us
Welcome to the second day of the Spellbinders™ Surprise Party!!
Spellbinders™ Paper Arts is hosting Spellbinders™ Surprise Party!! We will introduce 25 new Die Templates and 2 Impressabilities™ templates! These sneak peeks are part of the collection that will be released at the Craft and Hobby Association Trade Show on January 24, 2010. We want to invite YOU, our greatest fans, to join the party from January 7-14, 2010! See the newest Spellbinders™ products, visit our Designers’ Blogs, and win fabulous Spellbinders™ prizes!
Today you have the opportunity to win a Spellbinders™ prize package (including all three Spellbinders™ Die Templates revealed today) through the contest entry email address listed below. Be sure to visit the other Designers’ Blogs participating today, and enter from those blogs for additional chances to win! You may enter once from each Blog! Each Spellbinders™ Surprise Party!! blog post is open to contest entries for 48 hours. You have until 11:59 p.m. Eastern Standard Time January 9, 2010 to enter this contest through my blog. Be sure to read the rules at http://spellbinderspaperarts.com/blog/spellbinders-suprise-partyspellbinders-suprise-party before entering so that your entry will be valid!
To see previous Spellbinders ™ Surprise Party!! posts or to go to any of the future blog posts, feel free to visit the following:
January 7
Debbie Olson
Julie Overby
Lesa Rapp
January 8
Becca Feeken (that’s me!!)
Janine Blackwelder
Debbie Seyer
January 9
Heidi Blankenship
Karen Taylor
Beth Pingry and Cathy Chlebana
January 10
Linda Duke
Jennifer Davis
Terre Fry
January 11
Keri Lee Sereika
Kazan Clark
Mary Pfaff
January 12
Karen Hunsaker
Christy Farneth Kerr
Holly Simoni
January 13
Sherry Cheever
Kimberly Crawford
Sharon Johnson
After the entry deadline is reached, Spellbinders™ Paper Arts will randomly pick one winner from each Spellbinders™ Surprise Party!! blog event as stated in the rules at http://spellbinderspaperarts.com/blog/spellbinders-suprise-partyspellbinders-suprise-party. Winner will be contacted by email within 24 hours of the contest deadline. The winner will have 72 hours to reply to that email to claim prize. If Winner fails to respond within 72 hours, a new winner will be drawn for said prize.
Entrants visiting all 21 Spellbinders™ Surprise Party!! events and correctly enter the drawing on each Blog will automatically be entered into the SPELLBINDERS™ SURPRISE PARTY!! GRAND PRIZE give away with a retail value of over $350.00. The GRAND PRIZE will be announced on January 24, 2010 on the Spellbinders Blog and consists of super secret products being released at the Craft and Hobby Association Trade Show. You WILL be excited!!
I’m thrilled to share my Spellbinders™ Surprise Party!! project with you! As I thought of the best way to showcase the wonderful designs I’m revealing my thoughts went to elegant gifts that can be given to bride and groom as a keepsake, mementos of a special wedding. The first item I’m showing is a . . .
Lacy Keepsake Bookmark
I love to give bibles as wedding gifts and what better to go with the gift than an elegantly handcrafted bookmark as a keepsake! I designed a double ended bookmark that can be made to a custom length for any size book or bible given as a gift. When you look below, you can see that the medallion on the bookmark hangs over the bottom edge and the crosses lay at the top without getting caught inside the pages.
These crosses are so elegant and beg to be stacked but that’s not all – they do double duty as embellishments – that’s what I used for my medallion. However they are used, they look regal and the texture is stunning.
This is a quick gift to make for a bride, a groom, anyone at your church or a friend in the hospital. Just so that you can see how I stacked the crosses and altered them to use as an embellishment, I’ve put together a step by step so that you can see the mechanics of assembling the stack and medallion in detail. Here we go!
Project Recipe:
Accessories: Spellbinders™ S4-265 Cross Collection, Lace, Ribbon, Pearls, Tassel, Jump Ring, Head Pin, Foam Tape, Glue Dots, Krylon Gold Leaf Pen
Stamps: None
Paper: TPC Studio – White Shimmer, Gartner Treasure Collection, Garnet Treasure – Shimmer
Ink: None
So now it is my pleasure to reveal the set I used to make the bookmark above.
This new set is called S4-265 Cross Collection. The MSRP for this collection is $19.99 and it is a Limited Edition set, available only through May 30, 2010. The set is made up of four elegant crosses in graduated sizes which I’ve listed below from smallest to largest.
1. 1 5/16 x 1 5/16”
2. 2 5/16 x 1 11/16”
3. 3 x 2 1/4”
4. 3 9/16 x 2 5/8”
Speaking of gifts, I wanted to put together another gift item for a bride and groom and this time created a Framed Wedding Triptych.
Using S4-265 Cross Collection as the focal point for the center panel, I wanted to draw balance in my creation so I added panels with verses on each side of the hanging cross medallion. The verses are my favorites – 1 Corinthians 13:4-8 and Amazing Grace.
Using shimmery and golden papers I created a frame from Spellbinders™ S5-006 Curved Rectangles. Again, the crosses do double duty as embellishments so over each of the verses I used the largest cross and extended it so it peeks up over the edge. The two notches on the inside of the largest cross makes a perfect tab to secure the cross as an embellishment. Behind that pairing, I used cross #3 to add height to the embellishment.
For the center panel, I decided to leave the backing out of my frame so that you could see though. To give some stability to the hanging crosses, I backed it with an oval frame created using using Spellbinders™ S4-110 Classic Ovals LG #4 and Spellbinders™ S4-110 Classic Ovals LG #5.
The design is finished off with ribbon and pearls. I hope this is a keeper for when you don’t know quite what to give for a wedding.
Project Recipe:
Accessories: Spellbinders™ S4-265 Cross Collection, Spellbinders™ S5-006 Curved Rectangles, Spellbinders™ S4-110 Classic Ovals LG, Pearls, Ribbon, Foam Tape, Glue Dots
Stamps: Our Daily Bread Designs – 1 Corinthians, Amazing Grace
Paper: ANW Crestwood Black Magic Metallic, ANW Crestwood Gold Mirror Paper, ANW Crestwood Gold Foil on Ivory, The Paper Company Ivory Cream
Ink: Versafine Onyx Black
RULES
For the complete Spellbinders™ Surprise Party!! rules go to http://spellbinderspaperarts.com/blog/spellbinders-suprise-partyspellbinders-suprise-party .
If you have any questions regarding the contest, send an e-mail of inquiry to: ContestQuestions@Spellbinders.us
Thank you for visiting my blog and good luck!!
Wow! These are so elegant, but I would expect nothing less. I adore your work. :)
Becca,
These dies were meant for you! Beautiful, absolutely beautiful.
Janine
I agree with Janine – these dies were definitely made for you. The book mark is soooo elegant. I don’t know if I’d have the patience to do one, but this set is definitely on my must have list.
Wow So Elegant! Yes these are dies made for you and your style
Beautiful, beautiful!!!!! So elegant. (still hoping for some blog candy :-))
Nothing I could write or say would be fitting for this stunning work Becca you are truely touched by His hand when it comes to creativity .
Im dying to be able to order this set after just saying I dont need anymore dies .Famous last words
Congratulatios just beautiful
These dies are perfect for you! I love what you have done with them!
Yep, totally speechless!! AMAZING work, Becca!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I agree with the others posting that these dies are perfect for you and these projects show why! So very beautiful and inspirational. I’m already putting these crosses on my wish list so I can attempt to make these gorgeous bookmarks for my sisters in Christ.
OMG these are gorgeous and so perfect for first communion cards and gifts.
Absolutely gorgeous, Becca — truly breathtaking!!!
I agree with everyone else, these dies really were made for you! I love your bookmark and what a special gift of giving a Bible as a Wedding gift but your framed Wedding tryptich … it is absolutley Magnificent and I can’t wait to get the dies so that I can make one for my Daughter & SIL.. it’s Stunning Becca!
Becca,
WOW!!!!! Just stunning. What a wonderful keepsake the Wedding Trytich is. You really are Amazing. All I can say is…BRAVO sigh
~~Diane~~
You are a master of creativity and design. Your work is so super special and these pieces are a so very beautiful.
Oh my gosh Becca! What you did with these dies is absolutley breathtaking!!!!
Becca, your creations are amazingly wonderful.
who else could have done such a job with these dies- i am sure they were designed with you on mind- – i think it is my favourite spellbinders set ever. fantabulous work love it
WOW was my first thought as well. I love what you have done to create such ornate work that represents the love that people would invest in their works of days gone past. A definate collection to have for the fun whimsey of Saint Patty’s day to the grand celebration of life.
thanks becca.
OH Becca
These crosses and the Triptych are BREATHTAKING. AWESOME job as usual. I have been hoping that spellbinders would come out with something that portrays our faith. Now I will have to count the days until these are available for purchase. LOL
Great tutorial! The cards, etc. are absolutely stunning. Thanks for sharing!
“Hugs” Granny
Great tutorial! The triptych is just beautiful. Thanks for sharing.
WOW Becca! Your talent knows no bounds! Thanks for the step-by-step details on your bookmark! What elegance!
Stunning work Becca, these crosses will be a winner die. i just love watching your work. love the lace, its fantastic,,,
Although I knew that coming here I would find the most extraordinany and outstanding piece of art…yet still I am truly amazed. Just stunned at the beauty of these creations. You have been so blessed with a fabulous gift. Thank you for sharing it with all of us!
Wow Becca! Fantastic work!
You exceptional beautiful work makes this set speak louder than words can describe. Thanks for the outstanding tutorials!
Both the bookmark and the triptych are absolutely beautiful. Each time I think you can’t outdo yourself you somehow do. I will definitely have to have this set. Thank you again for providing such amazing beauty and for providing the instructions.
Becca, your creations using the cross Collection are trylu spellbinding, thank you for sharing your work.
Jackie
Wow Becca – I knew your offering would be ‘something else’ and this is truly spectacular. A beautiful gift for all times. You must have really enjoyed creating this project. Your step-by-step photos are such a help. I hope I am able to buy this set when it comes on the market.
Thank you so much.
Hugs
HW(UK)
x
WOW! The bookmark and the triptych are both stunning projects. Your blog has been a true gem to find and savor. The creativity in your projects is absolutely amazing. Your blog is aptly named.
STUNNING! But I knew it would be before I ever came – you always make such gorgeous things! =D
God bless!
Hi, I don’t normally comment on blogs but this die and your idea’s are just beautiful! I can’t wait to buy it. Thank you !
Your work is always stunning!
Wow, you have totally outdone yourself this time. These are just stunning and what a keepsake!
Totally awesome!
What a beautiful gift idea!
Becca – I hate to point this out but feel I should … You have given 2 different item numbers for this die set. (256 and 265). ETA: This has been corrected – 265 is the correct die number)
HW(UK)
I agree with some of the others that the crosses were made just for you Becca. Beautiful book-mark. Your second item the triptych is gorgeous. What a lovely thing to give a couple just starting out on their lives together. TFS!!!
BEAUTIFUL! WOW…..that’s really all I can say….beautiful!
You are more than amazing – you are the best!
Thanks for all the inspiration you provide to us on a daily basis
Hugs
Kazan
Those are simply beautiful! What wonderful keepsakes, even heirlooms either of those two gifts would make! Thank you for showing us!
As always, beautiful – these dies were definitely made with you in mind Becca!
Oh Becca your projects are stunningly gorgeous!!! This set is a must have and you have done a fabulous job showcasing it! Thank you for sharing how you made the book mark.
Hugs,
Nancy
Amazing Paper Grace…so appropriate for you! These projects were truly AMAZING!!! I also thought I have never thought of giving a Bible for a wedding gift. What an awesome idea! Thanks Becca for sharing your time and talent.
WoW!!!! how elegant are those, definitely made for you he he
Jen x
OH my, lovely ! I love this set !
OMG!! This is so stunning!! You did an amazing job! I love your work anyway, but these are perfect! As soon as these are available for wholesale, I will be adding them to my store!
~Lacey
Amazing again Becca. This set was designed for you! I can’t wait to get this combination and start working with it.
Thanks for your generosity in sharing your creations.
You are absolutely amazing………breathtaking projects……..again!
Whoa… as always Becca, show stopping projects…simply gorgeous!
This is such an elegant project! This has to be one of my favorite things that you have created! Thank you for sharing!
Those projects are absolutely stunning! So beautiful! Thanks for sharing! Katie
Stunning…….beautiful and breath taking!!
Becca, This is just stunning and super inspiring! You are one very creative crafter.
Becca these creations are truly beautiful and I will be using these dies to make some gifts for my mother and I know they will be greatly treasured. Thaqnk you for your inspiration.
Sue
Becca
As you have heard from all the others, I am glad you got these dies and what you did with them is wonderful! I can’t wait to get them and make a bookmark for each of the ladies in my prayer group.
Thank you Becca for all your inspiration.
wonderful work! hugs nicky
wow!, you’ve really outdone yourself this time becca.
Absolutely stunning Becca! I’m totally speechless, both the bookmark and the triptych are works of art!
Beautiful, Beautiful job! Thank you!
wow these are absolutely stunning
greetings from snowy Scotland
Debbi
xx
Unbelievable!!! I want to be like you when I grow up :o).
So beautiful and elegant. you do awesome work.
Gorgeous! I can’t even tell you how beautiful these projects are… we just went to a wedding and that frame would have been perfect for them! TFS!
These dies were perfect for you to unveil; think they were made with you in mind!! Your creations are stunning!
Becca,
what can i say
Stunning, just Stunning.
margaret. uk
EXQUISITE, Becca, as usual. Your work is always perfect. TFS.
What a wonderful gift this makes. Lovely!
This Cross is so Elegant. This die is a must to have in my collection.
Thank you Becca for sharing your beautiful designs.
BEAUTIFUL! – wow these are great dies – Spellbinders hit the jackpot with this one!
Sandra
your work is truly amazing!
Fabulous and elegant as always, Becca.
Elegant, as always.
OH MY GOODNESS!!! Once again you have out done yourself, this is just Gorgeous, what lovely gift ideas, I can see so many possibilities for this set, I must have it!!
This project is all YOU! Absolutely stunning and the recipients of any of your gifts would be in total awe of their beauty.
Becca, thanks so much for you nice comment on my blog post today! I felt honored to be on revealing my days the same day as your! Your projects are just wonderful. I can’t wait to get my hands on these dies!
Just STUNNING!!
Gorgeous Becca. Very elegant.
Good Morning Becca
I bet one could give you a cereal box and you would create something of beauty. Thank you for sharing your gift of creativity. The crosses are totally awesome from the bookmarks to the tri-fold frame, just Beautiful!
I have got to get the cross set. How beautiful and elegant.
Marilyn
The new dies are beautiful but what you did with them is unbelieveable. Your projects are absolutely exquisite.
How elegant and how perfect are these new crosses for your work- simply gorgeous.
Hugs,
Trish x
Again you are amazing! I also love the way you set it up step-by-step with photos!
WOW WOW WOW WOW! Becca I am blown away by your beauties! I want to be just like you when I grow up!
Hugs~ Kim
Wow what wonderful Eye Candy you have created Becca….Always a pleasure!!!!
Beautiful. Your projects are just stunning.
Just gorgeous, Becca! Lucky people who receive your hand crafted items. Thanks for sharing.
Becca, this is gorgeous!
Becca,
I have to say the photos do not do the project justice, I have them here at the office and OM goodness are they beautiful. You did an amazing job as usual, thank you for sharing your beautiful projects. These dies will make a nice new addition to any crafters collection. Hugs Terre
What a thoughtful gift and such a lovely project.
Amazing work Becca!!! Both of your projects are absolutely stunning!! What a wonderful gifts these will make! Hugs
Awesome job, Becca! Both projects are over-the-top! You can send either one of them to me! LOL! {{{HUGS!}}}
Becca your projects are absolutely amazing! I love, love, love them!!!! You are great advertisement for making me HAVE to get this Spellbinders Die Set! I would kill to have that book mark. Thanks so much for sharing your gift of talent!
Becca your work is absolutely gorgeous!! I always am amazed by your projects/cards. Thank you for sharing your talent with the rest of us! You make this die set an “must buy” item!!
Totally amazing projects, Becca. Just love both of them. Did a fab job using the new dies. Thanks for sharing your lovely work.
Becca, could hardly wait til your day for the new reveal!!! Of course, you creative a real winner. Now, I must find these crosses and get busy making the gorgeous bookmarks for Bibles. You are the best.
Neenie
Becca, these are absolutely BEAUTIFUL!!! You have most definitely created pure beauty with this new die! TFS!!! :)
I normally don’t comment on blogs, but I just have to this time. I absolutely love your Spellbinders projects with the Cross Collection dies. And I love your idea of giving a Bible as a wedding gift. TFS, Martha
You did an amazing job with this set. Your bookmark is beauiful and it would make a great wedding gift with a bible.
thank you so much, sister in Christ. I love your bookmarks and the message they carry.
blessings,
robyn
Your designs are breathtakingly exquisite. I am so glad that Spellbinders is celebrating its anniversary so that I discovered your blog. I cannot wait to start exploring.
WOW! Those are really beautiful projects. You are extremely talented. Thank you for sharing with everyone.
very cool book mark
thanks
Debbie
All I can say is……WOW! Your work is amazing. TFS!
Gorgeous!
I love the bookmark! I want one for myself! Most of all, I love the idea of giving a nice Bible for a wedding gift! Superb!
wow, very nice. thanks for sharing!
super gorgeous creations :D the triptic is so wonderful. you’ve sold me on this new die set!!!
Your projects are always stunning and these are no exception. Truly works of art.
This is possibly the BEST Spellbinders ever….I love these crosses and the wedding gift is just wonderful….I often am stumped for gifts to young couples at church….How perfect!
What can I say but WOW, I’d never have thought of something like that!
Becca, what a gorgeous project. I can certainly see this as a perfect gift for a Christian friend. Thank you for sharing your wonderful idea.
Wishing you God’s blessings in the New Year.
Hugs,
Pam
Great Idea! You did a good job on these projects. Wonderful idea for wedding presents. Thanks
How lucky one would be to receive this as a gift! I cannot wait to get this set and make some myself!
Oh wow!!! What detail and inspiration. You always amaze with your creations.
:-)
This is just beautiful!
Your projects are always breathtaking! Too fabulous for words!
Oh, wow, just gorgeous!
Wow. These projects are amazing!
I too am so glad you showcased the cross collection dies. Did you design them? Your projects are amazing & heavenly. Love both projects. Well done. God bless!
Becca – these crosses are so GORGEOUS!! You are truly amazing…this is by far the loveliest paper crafted project I have ever seen!! I definitely need to get this set!
Your site is so apty named…Amazing paper grace. I love that you share your talents…I’m so unimaginative as to never have thought of turning/tilting the circle a bit, or extending the length of the cross as you have. And what magnificent pieces you create when you look at something to use it just a little bit different than how it was designed. That’s what makes you an artist by every measure of the word. (((HUGS)))
Oh, the time you took to make your projects…Wow! Won’t those cross dies be wonderful for Easter cards, too? I really love the bookmark. Too bad I’m not getting married – I’d be first in line to tell you! Beautiful work, Becca!
You absolutely amaze me Becca!!! Your projects are so beautiful and thanks for the tutorial! Wow!!!! This is a MUST HAVE! Hugs!
Oh YES….I definitely want this set!!!! Beautifully done Becca, as always!
Jan Castle
Becca –
Beautiful, beautiful, beautiful! Oh what masterpieces you’ve created and what lovely gifts for a new bride and groom! I will be buying this die, I’ve always had a “thing” for crosses. I love to collect unusual ones, now I can make my own. Thank you so much for sharing with us.
Elaine Allen
OMGosh, Becca, the bookmark is beautiful….so much detail but what really got me….I am absolutly speechless about the Triptych….amazing work as always. Blessings, Sabrina
So beautiful Becca – simply stunning, as always!!
This is just beautiful Becca! Thank you for sharing your artistic talent with all of us.
Becca,
Wow, wow, wow, wow! I just can’t say that enough! That is a very pretty die-cut set, and what you have created with it is absolutely stunning! What a lucky recipient those gifts are going to! This set is definately on my wish list!
Hugs,
Lisa Atha
Becca, you are so gifted, your work is so beautiful and so detailed. I just love looking at your blog and so glad I subscribe to it. To have the talent you have is really a blessing as you are.
thanks so much for sharing.
Becca every time I think you have created THE most beautiful thing possible, you out-do yourself! As others have said, this set must have been created with you in mind. Your creations with this set are spectacular!
Absolutely BEAUTIFUL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Thank you for sharing!!!
Holy guacamole, Batman!!
You are amazing. This Cross Collection was made for you girl. And you rocked these projects. Bravo!
Thank you for sharing.
Becca…. my heart just filled with joy when I saw this creation. I can’t tell you how much I love it. I *MUST* have these dies. Thanks so much for sharing your awesome God-given talent!
THIS IS JUST SOOO AMAZING, Becca! WOW!! My jaw is on the floor! STUNNING!!
Absolutely Stunning Becca
Marion UK
These are so beautiful! What wonderful gifts these make.
Wow!! Magnificent ! I’ll bet the people at Spellbinders nearly fell off their chairs too when they saw what you did with this die set.
BEAUTIFUL – What an example of using your wonderful talent for “His” glory. I love all of your work but I think that so far these projects are my fav.
OHhhhhh Becca!!!!
You have me in tears! You always make such wonderful projects, but you have out done yourself with these most PRECIOUS WEDDING GIFTS……………..I HAVE to get this set of crosses. You have become someone I look up to so much. I would give anything to have a lesson or two from you. I admire you and your work sooo much!!!
You have taken my breath away with your work today …..
Love and big hugs, Candy
Awesome !! But I would not expect anything else from such a talent :)
What a great idea with an amazing set of dies.
Wow Becca!! You are amazing. Stunning wedding gifts!! So elegant!!!!! You are so creative!
hugs,
Chris
This is so pretty! Love it!
Your projects are stunning and inspiring. I love your work becca.
I commented on the other post and thought I was here…was enjoying your other projects and kept going..i so love blogs…I think I could just read them for hours…These are sooooooooo cool I just really learned about spellbinders and only have a few…but definitely gonna get more..your projects are beautiful!!
Wow! What beautiful dies! Your projects are so gorgeous and wonderfully detailed!
Stunning projects! This die is a must have!
Stunning projects. Thanks for sharing.
Linda D.
These are absolutely beautiful. A die that I will definitely be getting.
This is one of the most amazing projects I’ve ever seen- my mouth is still hanging open!
Wow, your talent and vision is beyond words. I love your projects. You have been truly blessed by God.
Hello,
I just stumbled upon your blog when viewing on Nuttnhoney.
I was so impressed I needed to respond. Absolutely gorgeous!!! I went on Spellbinders and pre ordered the crosses, and purchased the flourishes.
What wonderful wedding, communion, or confirmation gifts these will be.
Thank you for sharing your wonderful talents. I will definitely be stopping by again.
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Back in Jan., when I saw the triptychy with the crosses, I knewthis set was a must have for me. I couldn’t afford to buy them so they went on my wish list. Yea, I am so excited, I was finally able to order, I just received the crosses in the mail. After seeing the crosses in person, I am in awe of the detail and the beauty of each one. After I quit drooling, I looked up the two items you made using this set, ha, this time I’m not only drooling but my tongue is hanging out at the same time, lol!
I am finally taking the plunge. I have been lurking, or stalking, whatever the term is, along with hoarding art supplies for about a year-year and a half and I have made only one thing. The combination of the crosses and your triptychy are too big of a lure, challenge, for me not to try. I am changing the scriptures for Easter but it will otherwise be the same. Thank you so much for all of the awesome art you share with us. I love your style!
Sammie