Easy Card Design Using A Spellbinders Embroidery Stitch Die!

July 23, 2022July 21, 2022Leave a comment

Today on the Victoria Marie YouTube Channel, I’m sharing an awesome card project using the Spellbinders Stitch Petal Frame Die. I am completely obsessed with all things embroidery and stitching, so when I learned that companies like Spellbinders offer a full line of stitch dies, I had to “add to cart” and get my hands of some of these awesome products!

Stitching on a card or a scrapbook layout is a great way to add tons of texture and interest to a project. For this card, all you need is the Petal Stitch Frame Die, a die cutting machine, your favorite floss, and a needle. I highly recommend grabbing a nice cup coffee or tea as you enjoy the relaxing process of stitching this beauty design.

For this project, I had a lot of fun making a set of cards that feature warm and cool tones using DMC floss. You can stitched the entire panel, but you can certainly opt to stitch only part of the panel or not at all. The panel looks great on it’s own and can add a lot of texture to a card project!

To see how this card came together and how to stitch this panel, click on the following video! A list of products featured in this video are provided below. I hope you are inspired to stitch on your next card project!

Products Featured (subject to availability, no affiliate links provided)

Spellbinders Petal Frame Stitch Die
Link: https://bit.ly/3znBOQe

Spellbinders Yana’s Special Sentiments Hot Foil Plates and Cutting Dies
Link: https://bit.ly/3Pq8i1M

Spellbinders Platinum 6 Die Cutting Machine
Link: https://bit.ly/3IRsoj1

Spellbinders Glimmer Foil Machine
Link: https://bit.ly/3uZCTLi

DMC Floss No. 162, 3771, 168
Link: https://bit.ly/3Ooz3Cv

Cardstock Warehouse
Link: https://www.cardstock-warehouse.com/

Introducing The New Tim Holtz Distress Ink Color – Prize Ribbon!

July 17, 20211 Comment

Hello friends! Today, Tim Holtz (Ranger) released a new Distress Ink Color, Prize Ribbon! This new color is the perfect addition to your Distress Ink collection.

Scrapbook.com sent me the Prize Ribbon Distress collection to share with all of you and let me just say…it’s amazing! Prize Ribbon is available as a Distress Ink, Distress Oxide, Distress Paint, Distress Embossing Glaze, and as a Distress and Oxide Spray.

To shop the complete collection, click HERE!

And of course I had to make a few projects using this stunning release…check it out!

*Created by Victoria Marie Designs 2021*

First up, I created a subtle background using the Tim Holtz Honeycomb Stencil and the Blue Ribbon Distress Ink. This particular shade of Distress Ink coordinates well with yellow, black, and white.

And of course I had to make a card using the Prize Ribbon Distress Oxide Ink along with the Tim Holtz Die Cut Ephemera. For this project, I added the Prize Ribbon Distress Oxide Ink to a honeycomb embossing folder to create this really cool design. I will be sharing this technique in an upcoming video on the Victoria Marie YouTube Channel so stay tuned!

And for my last project, I made a fun slimline card featuring the Prize Ribbon Distress Ink, applied with a blending tool over a Tim Holtz stencil to create an ombre effect. To complete the card, I adhered floral die cuts from a Tim Holtz ephemera pack.

Thanks so much for stopping by! Be sure to check out this new release at Scrapbook.com! Click here to shop this new collection! And don’t forget to head over to the Tim Holtz YouTube Channel to learn more and to see this new release in action!

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Disclaimer: Affiliate links are provided in this post and are free for you to use. Victoria Marie Designs receives a small commission anytime these links are used for purchase. Thank you for your support!

Altenew Summer Adventure Stand-alone Dies Collection Release Blog Hop + Giveaway!

June 17, 2021June 11, 202145 Comments

Hey friends! I’m back with the Altenew Summer Adventure Blog Hop! Come hop along for a change to win fantastic prizes.

This fun collection of dies are perfect for creating stunning summer inspired cards and other crafty projects! Here are a few projects I created using this new release!

**Altenew All About You Word Die Set and Tropical Leaf Mix Die Set**

Grab a Freebie!

Here are THREE ways to get a FREEBIE to kickstart your creativity!

A FREE gift will be added to your cart automatically.
Get a FREE brand new Summer Adventure Release Inspiration Guide (worth $5.99) with every order of high-value Summer Adventure release bundles. Shop HERE! *Exclusions apply.
Get a FREE brand new Summer Adventure Release Mini Inspiration Guide with every order from 06/17/2021 through 06/19/2021. Shop HERE!

Giveaway Prizes – $300 in total prizes!

To celebrate this release, Altenew is giving away a $50 gift certificate to 2 lucky winners and a $25 gift certificate to 8 winners! Please leave a comment on the Altenew Card Blog and/or each designer’s blog post on the blog hop list below by 06/23/2021 for a chance to win.

Altenew will draw 10 random winners from the comments left on each stop of this blog hop and announce the winners on the Altenew Winners Page on 06/25/2021.

Come Hop Along with Us!

Come hop along and checkout the creative projects from my fellow guest designers. Be sure to leave comment for a chance to win a prize! Thanks for stopping by and good luck!

Victoria Calvin <—-YOU ARE HERE!

Altenew 8”x11” Majestic Bouquet Stamp Set Release Blog Hop + Giveaway ($200 in Total Prizes)

May 11, 2021May 7, 202147 Comments

Hello friends! I am so excited to be participating in the Altenew 8”x11” Majestic Bouquet Stamp Set Release Blog Hop + Giveaway! Come play along with the hop for a chance to win $200.00 in prizes!

Make a huge statement with this 8″ x 11″ stamp set!

This is Altenew’s first-ever stamp set in their largest stamp size category. We hope it inspires you to create projects that are bigger, bolder, and drop-dead gorgeous!

The set features two beautiful layering flowers illustrated in a loosely painted style, plus a collection of leaves. The matching flowers and leaves from the Majestic Bloom 3D Embossing Folder perfectly coordinate in size and will allow you to take your gorgeous flower to the next level by giving it extra dimension!

This is a 8″ x 11″ clear stamp set containing 41 stamps made in the USA from high-quality photopolymer.

I had so much fun creating this stunning A2 card using Majestic Bouquet Stamp and Die set. Pair this set with your favorite stamping inks to create beautiful projects, from cards to scrapbook layouts!

The set is perfect for creating layered stamped designs. For my project, I used three different shades of coral for the floral images, and two shades of green for the leaves.

Also, this large stamp set can be easily stored in an 8.5×11 binder!

Blog Hop Details!

New products will go live in the Altenew store on 05/11/2021 at 12:01 am EDT. Below are the product links:

The blog hop will be hosted on the Altenew Blog. Click on the link to learn more! LINK: https://wp.me/p6Dps1-dFn

Giveaway Prizes

$200 in total prizes! To celebrate this release, Altenew is giving away a $50 gift certificate to 2 lucky winners and a $20 gift certificate to 5 winners! Please leave a comment on the Altenew Card Blog and/or each designer’s blog post on the blog hop list below by 5/16/2021 for a chance to win. Altenew will draw 7 random winners from the comments left on each stop of this blog hop and announce the winners on the Altenew Winners Page on 5/19/2021.

Blog Hop Order

Come hop along with us! Click on the links provided to see some awesome creative inspiration! And don’t forget to leave a comment in order to be eligible to win a prize! Thanks so much for playing along and good luck!

Victoria Calvin <—-YOU ARE HERE!

Linda Westfall <—– NEXT!

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Altenew 7th Anniversary Blog Hop Day 1 + Giveaway (over $1,400 in Total Prizes)

April 8, 2021April 8, 2021343 Comments

Altenew is turning SEVEN and we are celebrating with a fun blog hop! There is a ton of creative inspiration and over $1400 in prizes! Check it out!

Special Offer

Enjoy FREE U.S. shipping with code HAPPY7TH or $5 OFF international shipping with code ANNIV21 at checkout. Offer valid from 4/8/2021 at 12:01 am EDT through 4/11/2021 at 11:59 pm EDT. Shop here: https://altenew.com/ Not valid on prior purchases. Cannot be combined with other promo codes.

Giveaway Prizes

Over $1,400 in total prizes! Altenew is giving away a $70 gift certificate to 5 lucky winners and one Altenew Academy class to 15 lucky winners. There are also 19 awesome companies/crafty friends who are celebrating with us, and they are offering the following prizes:

Altenew: 5 $70 Altenew gift certificates
Jennifer McGuire Ink: $100 Altenew gift certificate
Gina K. Designs: $100 gift certificate
My Sweet Petunia: $100 gift certificate
Spellbinders Paper Arts: $100 gift certificate
CiLi in Papers: €75 gift certificate
Lawn Fawn: $75 gift certificate
Online Card Classes: 3 online class spots
Altenew Academy: 15 online class spots
Auzz Trinklets N Krafts: $50 gift certificate
Concord & 9th: $50 gift certificate
Hero Arts: $50 gift certificate
My Little Attic: $50 gift certificate
Scrapbook.com: $50 certificate
Simon Says Stamp: $50 gift certificate
Pinkfresh Studio: $50 gift certificate
Bumbleberry Papercrafts: £25 gift certificate
Waffle Flower: 1 prize bundle valued at $32
Butterfly Reflections Ink: $25 gift certificate
Ellen Hutson LLC: $25 gift certificate
Scrapbook & Cards Today: 1 copy of Scrapbook & Cards Today Spring 2021 issue

Be sure to leave comments by 4/18/2021 for a chance to win one of 41 prizes! To make the hop more exciting, start your comment with “Hi from (city or country where you’re from)!” 41 winners will be chosen at random from the comments left on any of the blogs listed below and will be announced on the Altenew Card Blog on 4/24/2021.

Check out the project I created using the Build A Flower Hawaiian Coral Stamp Set*!

Altenew layering stamps and coordinating die sets make it super easy to create stunning projects!

Each element can be layered to create a unique design.

Hop Along – Check Out These Designers

Be sure to check out the featured designers for this hop. Links are provided below! Thanks so much for joining us today and don’t forget to play along for a chance to win fun prizes! Enjoy!

Day 1: April 8th, 9:00 AM EDT

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*Disclaimer: Affiliate links are provided in this post and are completely FREE for you to use. Victoria Marie Designs receives a small commission anytime these links are used for purchase. Thank you for your support!

FREE Class: 10 Designers Create 10 Cards for Kindness™ from Scrapbook.com!

April 2, 2021Leave a comment

Looking for something creative to do this weekend? Why not take a FREE class! Join me and my fellow instructors for 10 Designers Create 10 Cards for Kindness™, an online course hosted by Scrapbook.com!

In this ten-part series, you will get an insider look into the creative process of 10 celebrated designers who are joining Scrapbook.com to create handmade cards for Cards for Kindness™. Each designer will share their favorite card making tips and techniques.

For this course, I am teaching a lesson called Quick and Easy Cards! In this lesson, I demonstrate how to make a stunning card using just a few supplies: stamping ink, glitter paste, and a die cut sentiment. This card design is super easy to mass produce and is the perfect weekend project!

Come join us! Click HERE to learn more and to enroll!

Altenew Craft-A-Flower: Poppy Release Blog Hop + Giveaway

November 8, 202017 Comments

Hey friends! I’m back with more awesome product releases from Altenew! Play along with the Craft-A-Flower Poppy Blog Hop for a chance to win some awesome prizes! This Craft-A-Flower Poppy is such a fun stamp and die set. Check it out!

Special Offers: Altenew is running a free gift promotion to celebrate the release.

Get 25% off ALL Washi Tapes and receive a FREE Gift(Crafting 101 – Washi Tapes class) from 11/07/2020 at 12:01 AM EST until 11/08/2020 at 11:59 PM EST.
Shop HERE>>https://altenew.com/collections/washi-tape .
Not valid on previous orders. Free gift will be added to cart automatically. Excludes November 2020 release products.

Giveaway Prizes

To celebrate this release, Altenew is giving away a $30 gift certificate to 2 lucky winners! Please leave a comment on the Altenew Card Blog by 11/12/2020 for a chance to win.

Altenew will also draw a winner to receive a $15 gift certificate from the comments left on each designer’s blog on the blog hop list below. All winners will be announced on the Altenew Winners Page on 11/16/2020.

Project

Here is the card I created using this fun stamp and die set!

Hop Along!

Be sure to check out our fantastic designers as you hop along! Enjoy!

Victoria Calvin <—-YOU ARE HERE!

Amy Hill <——NEXT!

Altenew Build-A-Flower: Hawaiian Coral Release Blog Hop + Giveaway

November 1, 2020November 1, 202040 Comments

Hello friends! I so excited to be participating in the Altenew Build-A-Flower Hawaiian Coral Release Blog Hop and Giveaway! Join me and my fellow designers for a chance to win fabulous product from Altenew.

Today, I am sharing the Hawaiian Coral Stamp and Die Set. This set is perfect for creating a variety of creative projects from cards to scrapbook layouts.

Be sure to check out the Altenew Card Blog Hop HERE!

Take a look at the Hawaiian Coral products by clicking on the links below.

Here’s a project that I made using this stunning stamp and die.

This layering stamp is super easy to use. The images can used on a single panel card, or die cut to create a variety of designs or dimensional elements.

Giveaway Prizes

To celebrate this release, Altenew is giving away a $30 gift certificate to 2 lucky winners! Please leave a comment on the Altenew Card Blog by 11/06/2020 for a chance to win. Altenew will also draw a winner to receive a $15 gift certificate from the comments left on each designer’s blog on the blog hop list below. All winners will be announced on the Altenew Winners Page on 10/09/2020.

Next in the Hop…

Be sure to check out Vicki Finger, the last designer for this hop! And don’t forget to grab the Hawaiian Coral Stamp and Die Set today! Thanks so much for stopping by.

Victoria Calvin <—- You are HERE!

Vicki Finger <—- Up NEXT!

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Disclaimer: Affiliate links are provided in this post. These links are free for you to use. Victoria Marie Designs receives a small commission anytime these links are used for purchase. Thanks for your support!

New Release – Nordic Woods by Catherine Pooler Designs!

October 28, 2020October 27, 20201 Comment

I am so excited to share the brand new Nordic Wood release from Catherine Pooler Designs!

This stunning collection includes a variety of stamps, coordinating dies (even slimline), pattern paper, and sequin! Pair these items with Catherine Pooler stamping inks and you are in business!

Here are a couple of projects I made using this collection. To shop the new release, click HERE!

Be sure to grab the Nordic Wood Collection and get ready to make ALL of the holiday themed cards and projects using these fabulous products!

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Disclaimer: Affiliate links are provided in this post and are completely free for you to use. Victoria Marie Designs receives a small commission anytime these links are used for purchase. Thanks for your support!

Now Available! Catherine Pooler One Plus One Collection!

July 22, 2020July 22, 2020Leave a comment

Hey friends! If you are in the market for amazing stamps, dies, inks, and more, check out the latest collection by Catherine Pooler Designs called One Plus One! As a CP Brand Ambassador, I am so excited to share a few projects I created using a variety of stamp images and dies that are included in this collection.

The One Plus One Collection is about celebrating love and the momentous occasions in life, from cards for couples made with the His and Hers Stamp Set to the nostalgia of the Old Oak Tree Background Stamp and 4-Ever Stamp Set. And for babies and little ones, Catherine Pooler has you covered with the adorable Oh, Baby! Stamps and Born to be Wild.

You can purchase the collection in it’s entirety or by individual sets. Product links are posted below!

Here are a few projects I created for this release!

All Good Things Stamp and Die, Nested Stitch Heart Die, Tisket a Tasket Pattern Paper

Catherine Pooler Dye Inks, Nested Stitch Heart Die, All Good Things Stamp Set

Born to be Wild Stamp and Die Set, Catherine Pooler Inks, Old Oak Tree Background Stamp

Born to be Wild Stamp and Die Set, Catherine Pooler Dye Inks, Polka Dot Cover Plate Die

Old Oak Tree Background Stamp, 4-Ever Stamp Set, Catherine Pooler Dye Inks

The One Plus One Collection is now available in the Catherine Pooler Shop! This is such a fun and versatile collection – be sure to grab these goodies today!

*** S U P P L I E S ***

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Disclaimer: Affiliate links are provided in this post. As an ambassador and affiliate for Catherine Pooler Designs, Victoria Marie Designs receives a small commission from Catherine Pooler Designs whenever these links are used. Note: These links are FREE for you to use. All opinions and reviews are that of my own. I only recommend products that I use for both business and personal reasons, and from reputable companies that I trust.