SPELLBINDERS INTRODUCES:
SNEAK PEEKS ON CHA SUMMER TRADE SHOW RELEASE DIES!
JULY 9 – JULY 22, 2009
PLEASE NOTE: Commenting on this post is welcome but does not enter you into the contest. This contest is sponsored directly by Spellbinders Paper Arts. Please read the post to find directions for entering. If you have any questions, please e-mail: ContestQuestions@Spellbinders.us.
Welcome to the final day of Spellbinders CHA Sneak Peek Blog Frenzy!
Spellbinders is revealing 17 new die templates to be released at the Craft and Hobby Trade Show on July 28, 2009, with some of their greatest fans…YOU! From July 9 – 22, 2009, you will have the opportunity to be a part of these world wide sneak peeks through visiting the Spellbinders designer blogs listed below and trying your luck at winning spectacular die templates! You will have a chance to win the die I’m introducing AND the dies previously revealed in this CHA Blog Frenzy by entering the contest at the end of this post. This is a progressive prize, each day the daily prize grows! Be sure to read all the rules before entering! You still have until July 22nd, 11:59 pm EST to enter Jennifer Davis's over at Preservation Arts and until July 23rd, 11:59 pm EST to enter mine.
To see previous reveals feel free to visit the following:
7/9 Debbie Olson
7/10 Michelle Wooderson
7/11 Karen Hunsaker
7//12 Kazan Clark
7/13 Linda Duke
7/14 Heidi Blankenship
7/15 Kimberly Crawford
7/16 Julie Overby
7/17 Sherry Cheever
7/18 Debbie Seyer
7/19 Lesa Rapp
7/20 Becca Feeken
7/21 Jennifer Davis
7/22 Keri Lee Sereika (That's right here!)
After the entry deadline is reached, Spellbinders will randomly pick one entry from each Blog Frenzy reveal as stated in the “Rules”. Winner will be contacted by e-mail within 24 hours of the contest deadline. Winner will have 72 hours to reply to that e-mail to claim the prize. If Winner fails to respond within 72 hours, a new name will be drawn for said prize. Winner will receive the new die templates being revealed on the specific daily blog post they are entering.
Entrants visiting all 14 Spellbinders CHA Blog Frenzy Reveals and correctly entering their information into the separate drawings, as described below, will automatically be entered into a GRAND PRIZE give away of a full set of the CHA Summer 2009 die templates and Impressabilities releases, 29 products, with a retail value of $561.71.
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Today I have the privilege of sharing with you projects I created using the final die templates to be revealed : S4-227 Nesting Pumpkins. S4-227 Nesting Pumpkins is a set of five die templates that will make all your Autumn creations sing! I have also used S4-226 Harvest Borderabilities Petite that Heidi revealed on day 6 of the Blog Frenzy and S4-233 Labels Nine that Debbie revealed on day 10!
First I have created a scrapbook layout using photos of my oldest daughter in the pumpkin patch:
I have a step out tutorial on how I created the inky little pumpkins, read on:
Step 1: Begin by cutting the number of Nesting Pumpkins you will need using various types of patterned paper or cardstock. Here I chose to use two different patterned papers.
Step 2: Use your sewing machine to add a bit of interest, texture and dimension to the edges of your pumpkin as well as create the look of creases running down the middle of the pumpkins.(if you have a sewing machine GREAT!, If not don't worry I will show you how to get around this step).
Note how I just sewed around the outer edge on the largest pumpkin, then just the middle on the middle sized pumpkin?
If you don't have a sewing machine, simply use a paper piercing tool or a large needle and pierce holes in your pumpkin!
Step 3: Use a glue dot to adhere just a bit of ribbon and or hemp to the stems of each pumpkin.
Now we want to get a bit inky - so grab some neutral colored inks, I choose to use a few Distress Inks for this project, but any ink will do the trick.
Step 4: Use a sponge to ink the edges of your pumkins. Note the difference a bit of ink makes? The pumpkin on the right is not inked, the pumpkin on the left has been inked. Repeat on all of your pumpkins and you are ready to use them on your final project!
Now onto the die cut, embossed and stenciled border I have under the large photo... begin by die cutting and embossing, then air brush with a layer of E55 Light Caramel Copic ink.
Add a bit more color using E08 Brown Copic ink.
Remove the die template to reveal the stenciled details and embossing. But be sure not to throw away that bottom scrap piece...it makes for a great accent!
Take all of your elements you have created and use them on the layout! - Here it is again -
I also created a cute little gift bag and card and I used the extra "scrap piece" from the Harvest Borderabilties Petite along the bottom edge of my card, doesn't it make a great accent??
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S4-227 Nesting Pumpkins
MSRP - $ 19.99
Dimensions: Largest Pumpkin is approx. 4" wide by 3 3/4" high; Smallest Pumpkin is approx. 3/4" wide & high.
S4-226 Harvest Borderabilities Petite
MSRP $19.99
Dimensions: Border with Leaves 5-1/2'' x 1'', Border with Pumpkins 5-1/2'' x 1''
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Rules
Any participant wishing to be included in the daily drawing for the Spellbinders CHA Blog Frenzy give-away must adhere to all of the following rules. We are happy to welcome US and international blog guests for this Frenzy.
To enter each drawing on sneak peeks between July 9 and July 22, visit the reveal blog and click on the contest link to reveal an e-mail window. In the subject line of the e-mail, enter the die template name being revealed. Each blog reveal will remain open for 48 hours. Only 1 entry per blog is allowed and participant must use the same email address daily to be considered for grand prize entry, no exceptions. Please consider whether you will have access to the same e-mail address from July 9th through July 22nd and plan accordingly.
Spellbinders Design Team members and employees are not eligible for drawings.
Any participant wishing to be automatically entered into the drawing for the CHA Blog Frenzy Grand Prize must enter all 17 blog reveals and follow all the above rules.
Please note:
*Spellbinders will only use email information to contact the winner.
*Spellbinders will not share this email address with any other parties.
*Spellbinders will not use this email information for advertisements or communications other than to contact the winner.
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Spellbinders CHA Blog Frenzy drawing
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For more Spellbinders new product release information go to: http://www.spellbinderspaperarts.com/new
If you have any questions regarding the contest, send an e-mail to: ContestQuestions@spellbinders.us
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Thanks so much for stopping by today! I hope you have enjoyed my projects and that you have had fun participating in the Spellbinders Summer 09 CHA Blog Frenzy!! Good luck to all who have played along and entered to win the fabulous prizes!!! :)
