Thursday, November 18, 2010

Spellbinders™ Paper Arts Holiday Hoppin’ Blog Hop - Day One!


Welcome to the first day of the Spellbinders™ Paper Arts Holiday Hoppin’ Blog Hop!  Spellbinders, along with Spellbinders cross promotional companies are showcasing their newest products just in time for your Holiday crafting and gift giving.  Lots of creative ideas are in store, as well as prizes galore!  Each participating company has generously donated towards the prize package listed on the Spellbinders Blog.  A total of two identical prize packages, one for each day, November 18 and 19 will be given away!  To enter, just leave a comment on a participating blog!  Comments in the first 48 hours of the post are eligible.  One commenter each day will be randomly selected as the winner.  Winners will be announced on November 22, on the Spellbinders Blog!

Here are today’s Holiday Hoppin’ blogs:

Latisha Yoast
Judy Hayes - you are here!
Kazan Clark
Ashley Cannon Newell
Holly Simoni
Debbie Olson
Heidi Blankenship
Sherry Cheever
Linda Duke
Laurie Schmidlin
Cheryl Marie Walker
Jill Jacobsen
Jennifer Priest
Christina Klauer
Jodi Sanford
Leslie Miller
Mimi Leinbach
Robyn O'Crowley
Sharon Harnist
Liz Hicks
Sarah Hamer
Christie Bryant
Wendy Sue Anderson
Anary Baumgarth
Jenifer Dove
Gina Krupsky

Today,  I am using Spellbinders S4-305 Eyelet Squares die template plus several other Spellbinders die templates along with products from JustRite, Graphic 45, Worldwin, Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L, Creative Impressions and Copic.    Eyelet Squares is a set of 4 squares with an eyelet edge, all for $24.99.  That's only $6.25/die template!  Think of all the possibilities with 4 sizes!

Now let's see how fun these Eyelet Squares can be for creating some Holiday magic!

Can you find the Eyelet Square on this card? 
It makes a great edge around my poinsettia center from JustRite Hearts Come Home set. The poinsettia is stamped with Memento Black Tuxedo and colored with Copic markers (see photo below for colors).  I stamped a 2nd poinsettia and cut out some of the petals to add to the base poinsettia for dimension.  I added a touch of glitter with Spica markers.  I cut out the poinsettia image with  S4-128 Classic Squares SM #3.  The red mat is cut with S4-126 Classic Squares LG #3.  I layered them over a white Eyelet Squares #2.   I've tucked the corners under the circle verse, JustRite Christmas Treasures.  I stamped the verse with Ranger Bottle ink and clear embossed it.  I cut it out with S4-114 Standard Circles LG #4 and #6. The red circle was cut with S4-116 Standard Circles SM # 4 and #7.  I added 2 shiny red brads between the verse sections.  The stamp had a star there that I masked so not to stamp it.
I cut LF-190 Grand Labels Four #5 out of Graphic 45 Steampunk Debutante and Worldwin Red Cardinal papers for the background.  I staggered the paper layers to show the red border. 
The white card is 4 1/8 x 5 3/8" with a red mat tucked inside to show on 3 edges.  The card is a touch smaller than A2 so the verse circle can extend beyond the top of the card and still fit in an A2 envelope. 

Before I even finished the card, I had an idea for a gift bag!  Using the same papers and die templates, I made this bag topper.

It's the same on both sides except for the bow.  There's a slot at the top to just slip over the handles and hang on the top of the bag.  Easily reuseable!  I used the biggest Grand Labels Four for the base.  The verse and circles are the same as the card.  I left the center open and tucked an Eyelet Squares #3 under the Labels Four point.  It fits so well!  I love how it looks!  I added a shiny red brad from Creative Impressions and tied on a jingle bell with baker's cord.  I added some baker's cord and a jingle bell to the big red bow which is permanently attached.  I found the bag at a Dollar Tree store, 2/$1.00!  

Well, I didn't stop there.....I was on a roll with these Eyelet Squares!









I made some tags!  I stamped several images from JustRite Merry Little Christmas plus the poinsettia again.  I cut them out with Eyelet Squares #1 and colored them with Copic markers.  The markers shown were used on the card  and tags except for YR24, Y26 and Y28 which were only used on the jingle bells tag.  I added touches of Spica glitter, too.  To assemble add a red mat to frame the image (cut with Classic Squares SM #3) and a white "tag" cut with Eyelet Squares #2, "to" and "from" on the back and bakers cord ties.  Voila!  Cute tags ready for Christmas gifts!




Spellbinders:
Grand Calibur and mats
S4-305 Eyelet Squares
LF-190 Grand Labels Four
S4-126 Standard Squares LG
S4-128 Standard Squares SM
S4-114 Standard Circles LG
S4-116 Standard Circles SM
JustRite Hearts Come Home
JustRite Christmas Treasures
JustRite A Merry Little Christmas
Copic – G94,G99, R24, R27, R29, Y38, Y26, Y28, YR 24
Spica pens – clear, orange, gold, lipstick red
Creative Impressions brads
Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L
Ranger Bottle Ink
Tsukineko Memento Tuxedo Black
Graphic 45 Steampunk Debutante
Worldwin Red Cardinal paper
Cougar Smooth White paper

To be eligible to win the Spellbinders Holiday Hoppin’ Prize Package, just leave a comment.  Remember just one comment per blog!

Be sure to see all of tomorrow’s Holiday Hoppin’ blogs for inspiring projects and another chance to win!  Lots of eye candy!!!  .

If you have a chance, stop by again tomorrow.  I have another Eyelet Squares card to share! I told you I was on a roll!  When the mojo flows, you gotta use it!

Thanks so much for visiting!
-judy

874 comments:

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SusieQ said...

Your projects are beautiful. Such good ideas for using spellbinders dies (Don't you love 'em?)

Iris said...

What beautiful projects! Iris Soscia

Terri Trotter Earley said...

Super fun project.

It's a good life!
Terri E.

Karen said...

The labels 4 looks great as the backdrop

Sonia said...

How neat- you have come up with so many ways to use the eyelet dies, it is mind- boggling! I can't wait to try some of these.

sharon said...

This is gorgeous! Very very classy. I love the squares JustRite and the Spellbinders. They are my go to tool and stamps.
Sharon L

Phyllis said...

Lovely, lovely project for the Holidays....
Phyllis MMDesign Team

Nancy said...

Love all your pretty projects!

Robyn said...

thanks for sharing

craftymom205 said...

Great projects.

Elizabeth Allan said...

Double Wow Judy! Great projects. I have to add the lace eyelet die to my wish list!

Barbara said...

Love your beautiful projects! Just some great ideas!!!

Robin Walston said...

Lovely card, bag and tags. Looking forward to tomorrow's project.

Stephanie said...

Great ideas!! I love this die!!

Anna said...

Adorable projects!!!

Diana said...

You do beautiful work. Isn't this prize wonderful?

Unknown said...

Super cute. Love the circles on edge.

AmberO said...

Those are gorgeous projects. Thanks for sharing

Kim said...

Great projects! I had to look a bit to find the scalloped square on the card! SO cute!

scrapaddict said...

Lovely!

Tahne Timmons

Mary M. said...

I love this nestability.

Sandi Marson said...

Beautiful work! The tags are such a great Christmas project... I need to get started!

Kim M said...

That gift bag is so pretty, I would love to receive something in it, I would be saving the bag!

Darla said...

Gotta love it when the mojo flows! TFS

Connie said...

Love them all! Such clever uses of the eyelet squares.

stick said...

Love the bag and matching card, fantastic idea!

Jan Castle said...

Say, I think I'm going to try this for my new card bag...thanks for the great idea!

Dawnll said...

I love this die shape! I have had the circle one on backorder forever. Will have to add this one to my list.
Wonderful projects.

Jan Garber said...

The eyelet squares are my absolute favorites! Thanks for the ideas!

Anonymous said...

Your card styling is beautifully created. I am going to subscribe to your blog feed!

Tina said...

Love the set! Great idea ;)

DebraK said...

Your projects are AWESOME! 'Always love the red, green, and white together. Your green paper is really pretty! Very classy creations!

Carol said...

Wow! Beautiful Christmas set!

Carol B
ciaoitalia2007(at)gmail(dot)com

Tracy said...

Great projects. I always like gift bag ideas.

Peg Frushour said...

I love this set!! Great job!! Peg F (Iowa)

Rufus said...

Wow, that is such a pretty set! Just inspired and inspiring!
R/

Peg Frushour said...

Great project!! Thanks for sharing.

Di said...

It took me a minute to locate the eyelet square....duhhhh! Great projects.

Peg Frushour said...

Wonderful job on the tags. Thanks for sharing. Peg F (Iowa)

Terry@ a quilting blog said...

You wouldn't even have to put a present in that gift bag..it's so pretty!! TFS

Sue from Oregon said...

Such gorgeous creations!

Unknown said...

Your projects are adorable!
hugs,
Gini

Fleursbydesign said...

Love the tags they are so cute!

Linda Carson said...

WOW! Love your creative style! How do I get on your Christmas card list??!

Rae Ann said...

Wow! So many ways to use one set of dies! Wonderful projects!

Debra said...

Beautiful project! I love Spellbinders, thanks for the hop and thanks for letting me play!

xdebrax@yahoo.com

Gale said...

Fantastic set. Really love the bag topper! What a great idea. ALmost a gift on their own!

StephH said...

Best us of Eyelet Squares! Great card, but LOVE the gift bag and tags.
Spellbinders really is making the holidays more fun for me this year!

KarenY said...

Loved how you used the eyelet square for the various projects.

Anonymous said...

What a great set. I like the reusable bag with topper idea. Great use for those large dies!

d'Dragon said...

I really love your gift bag!

Unknown said...

great idea for the holiday bag.

Nancy Jensen said...

I just love all your projects! You really are on a roll!

texaswomantrue said...

Your card is very beautiful. Just love those spellbinder dies.

marlene said...

Great ideas!

Carey said...

Those gift tags are really adorable - love them!

Unknown said...

Love, love the eyelet squares. Going to "need" to add this to my collection!

Julie said...

cute ideas...thanks for sharing...

Rho's place said...

you are so creative, love it all!

Robbin said...

I love your beautiful card, tags, gift bag!!

JulieAS6078 said...

I love your creations and this die set is one of my new favorites!

Ginny said...

I love all the Spellbinders products that you used.

Kat said...

Love what you did with the dies! Very festive.

Linda w said...

Wonderful colorful items today.

stamp on...

Linda said...

Beautiful creations!

veldt said...

love the variety and n colors.

2manycritters2liltime said...

BEAUTIFUL! Love the way it works for bags, cards, banners. It would also be a perfect design for to/from cards!

Heidi said...

I love the quick and easy bag idea, so elegant! Those scalloped squares are going to be a must on my wish list for sure.

Beths said...

SOOOOO very cute !

Corrie said...

great job, I love these ideas for the labels dies

Barbara said...

Beautiful gift combo/

Carol B said...

Great ideas for using the square die!

Anonymous said...

this set would be awesome to have. You have done a great job using it

Cindy said...

Very clever !

Lorraine said...

Do I sense someone with a white beard? Perfect time with Christmas right around the corner. I would love to win one of the prizes.
lmallock at mcsnet dot ca

Tracy said...

Wonderful projects! I love that the bag decoration is reusable.

dvs said...

Love your work Judy.

Leilanie said...

HI Judy! Love the way you used half the die to create a look! That's a great idea! VERY CUTE!

khd said...

Great projects!! Love it!

Keisha
keisha_hartt@hotmail.com

Mary said...

Judy your creations are fantastic

Kris said...

Can't pick a favorite, but love the tags! P.S. - I saw the square straight up!

Kate aka stinkydudette said...

I love getting new ideas for the dies!! Super fun projects!!

Rhonda Van Ginkel said...

Totally beautiful! I just love this set, it's one of my new favorites!!! Thanks for the beautiful inspiration!

PJ said...
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PJ said...

Your project for Spellbinders is very, very nice. I can see you put some time into it and the project is beautiful!

Karen said...

Beautiful projects. I have this die set and really appreciate the "out of the box" ideas for it.

Bonnie said...

Your projects were soooo cute. I love those eylet squares. Great ideas for tags.
Bonnie Thrasher

AUSTINSGRAMM said...

Thanks for sharing this beautiful project. I love the new die and also your creations. Cute package decoration.


hugs
bobbi

Unknown said...

WOW & OMG Luv that Labels die & what you did with it, So creative and it looks so perfect. Thanks for the inspiration. Great Job!

Anita Bownds said...

wow you are on a roll girl,totally love all the cards and tags absolutely fantastic...hugs anita

Nitasha said...

Sheer Cutness!!!

Nana's Paper Things said...

Oh, so very pretty. I really love these eyelet squares.
LizW in TX

Valerie said...

Very cute tags. Thanks for sharing.

Marsha said...

What a beautiful set. Love em.

Cyndy Rogers said...

Such creative ways to use those squares. Thanks for the inspiration!

Artistic Angel said...

Just awesome cards and projects! I hope to be able to create things like that soon.

Tara Orr said...

absolutely gorgeous holiday projects - love your cards, tags and giftbag - fantastic use of the die cut - love how you've shown how to use it in unique ways

Marilyn said...

What a beautiful collection, cards and tags. Thank you for sharing!

Card-Eology said...

love this card and the way you used the spellbinders!

Cindy Groh said...

Love that first card with the eyelet square.

Linda Imler said...

I love the card and matching gift bag. The tags are sweet and very useful.

Shelley said...

Just gorgeous I love spellbinders
Shelley
www.shelleyland.blogspot.com

Anonymous said...

ohh love your projects! This hop is AMAZING! glad I got to stop by!
Kacee
mcvicwif@Yahoo.com

sara said...

I think the tags were my favorite - really liked those and I may have to borrow that idea. Fun shape and not the usualy circle and scallop ones I always see - thanks

Lynn Stevens said...

What an adorable little set judy, glad I stopped by!

Barb said...

What a fun post! I really enjoyed seeing all of your creations. It just goes to show how versatile the Spellbinders dies are. You did an awesome job of showcasing the eyelet squares.

Anonymous said...

oh my heavenly goodness, you are amazing!! Such great projects, and they're gorgeous, wow!!

chignon said...

love the idea of dressing up a dollar store bag!

DWD said...

Love the tags. This is a pretty set for making them. Thanks for the ideas.

Gaby said...

Your tags are really cute!!!

Lilygirl said...

Beautiful tags!! TFS!

Linda said...

Wow! THese are so cute! TFS!!

Betty said...

Very pretty card and great gift ideas.

CraftinGranny said...

Fantastic projects! It's in the center...

JoAnne said...

These are really wonderful. Super cute. Those die cuts really made the project but sometimes I could not find them. Thanks for sharing.

Fabella said...

Wow, you did a great work, love it!

Kris Berc said...

Love all of the creative ways that you used the eyelet squares, especially those super cute gift tags! Thanks for the inspiration!

ReNae Allen said...

Your work is fantastic! Thanks for sharing!

Cindy said...

Love you ideas!!!

Thanks for sharing

Judith said...

Love your project. Would love to win.

jp10 said...

judy-- i love the eyelet squares-- you did a wonderful job with them!!

Pauline said...

Beautiful, a fab set!

miislucky said...

I like the tags! Very cute!

Margaret T said...

How really nice to share such a lovely bunch, and I say bunch because you have shown some nice things with ideas that we can use to make a bunch of things!

Marie said...

What great ideas. I love it when you can use a die and have it look totally different each time. Thanks for the inspiration.

~Tammy~ said...

Oh my these are such gorgeous project and have given me such inspiration!

Anonymous said...

Beautiful projects Thank you for sharing them with us

Renkata said...

OMG this is such a gorgeous and jolly bag and little card.
Great projects.

kim.mom said...

What an ADORABLE set!!!

Anonymous said...

I just bought these EXACT ones. I can't wait to use them! Maybe I'll make some cute little ornaments or tags. Thanks for all your effort to showcase this set!

AmyJRockstar said...

I love the set you chose. Very cute ideas with the lovely eyelets. It would be a great set to own! TFS! XO ~ Amy Jo

Anne said...

Absolutely adorable
Anne x

Bev Karolak said...

Great projects! Love the squares!

ikki said...

Great projects, I have been thinking of getting these dies - now I know I must! ikki

Luv 2 Create said...

Judy,
You have been busy!! So many fabulous projects. Love how one project just led to another especially when you have all the fabulous products to work with. Thanks for sharing your creations with us. Love those grands!!!
Marcie

Deirdre said...

I just love these Eyelet Squares and what you have done with them Judy. Especially love how the tags turned out, so dinky. Makes me wish I could get my hands on those dies now and start playing... ah well, will just have to admire your gorgeous work.

Anniebee said...

These are just beautiful and just my style too! I love the nostalgic look of them.

lucyblueeyz at yahoo dot com

Miriam said...

great tags - thanks for all the projects

dsood said...

Love the Tags and the card. Great Job

joy said...

Wonderful projects you have created here! Would love to win these products.

Jody said...

Those are adorable, love those eyelet dies. They are on my wish list!

Isabel Z said...

Wow, what you created is amazing!!!!

Beth said...

Wow, love these projects!

eyes2theocean said...

How these are really nice.
Thank you for sharing. :)

Becki Jo said...

I really love the scalloped squares and how they're layered... They can certainly replace bows or companion with bows on packages !!

Rama said...

What a nice idea great work

Anonymous said...

What wonderful idea. I love the bag and the tags.

Anne

Karen Dunbrook said...

wonderful projects....

Amanda L. said...

Love the eyelet squares!!!

Cathy said...

These are just lovely! I have just discovered that I have to get this product! Spellbinders here I come!
MCF's Mimi

Betty BH said...

Thanks for doing the Blog Hop. I like your ideas and I LOVE Spellbinders products.

Jodi said...

These are stunning!!! You just sold me the eyelet dies!!!

Jodi said...

stunning!!! You just sold me the eyelet dies!!

Anonymous said...

Stunning! Great ideas. Thanks

Unknown said...

Love the eyelets! Very classy!

angelique said...

very inspirational set you made!!!! thx Angie

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Anonymous said...

delightful ideas and my fav is the gift tags! Thanks for sharing :)

Alison said...

I love the tags! Beautiful!

stampqueen said...

Love the bag and the tags!!! I got to get busy as I want to make tags this year!!!

Linda Rapacki said...

LOve, LOVe LOVE the gift bag!!! I'll be using this idea this year.

Jennifer Roach said...

I really *need* that die set. Wonderful projects!!

Stampersue said...

What a great project - beautiful card and some terrific ideas
Stampersue
x

Julie Ann said...

I love the projects you made.Very very cute.

PepPop said...

What a gorgeous gift set. I've had my eye on the Eyelet Squares for a while now but would never have guessed and how versatile they are. Thank you for sharing. Jaqui x

Minta's Creations said...

I Love all your gorgeous projects!
Minta

Steph Zerbe said...

Great ideas here! Stunning projects.

pattyb said...

Great ideas and such pretty projects! Thanks for sharing! Happy Holidays!

Heidi Karpen said...

Absolutely gorgeous- love the bag topper-wonderful ideas!

Katie said...

Such cute projects with that series of dies!

Pammejo said...

Beautiful projects , you did an amazing job pammejo1@yahoo.com http://pammejo-scrapbookflair.blogspot.com/

Kay S said...

Love, love your designs on the card and gift bag! The tags are really sweet, too! Fabulous!

Donna McDonald said...

Love the card and even the matching bag. Great job!

christi said...

wow, such cute stuff. i liked playing hide and seek too. the eyelet border has so many possibilities.

Amy said...

Love this set, espaeciallt the gift bag! Thanks for sharing.

Liz said...

I love Spellbinders! The cards the Design Team create are fantastic. Thanks! Liz

Tigerberry said...

I love using Copic pens and these are such beautiful examples for inspiration. The eyelet squares are perfect for the project. I would love to have a whole drawer full of eyelet squares and circles to use with my cards and LO's. They add such a beautiful touch. I also like the JustRite stamps for my card making. Thanks for sharing.

Lesley said...

Love your projects. Can't wait to see what you do next!

Tracy Pea said...

That is a great die!! So versatile! Love your projects!

pamala said...

Love the gift bag!

Katherine said...

Your ideas are wonderful! Love the bag.

Susi said...

Such inspiring pieces, all lovely it's hard to pick my favourite!

Unknown said...

gorgeous cards - I really need to get an eyelet square set

mary said...

very cute proyect
i fall in love with this spellbinders
how beautiful proyect we can make with that.
thanks
for the chance to win
mary

mary said...

what a gorgeous, i love it!
i love the eyelet square too
thanks

Patti Jo said...

Terrific projects loved how you used that die! Beautiful work!!!

MimiPatty said...

Oh My Gosh. Everything is so beautiful.

Sylvia said...

I need these scallop dies today! Wonderful group of lovely things!

Glenda said...

What gorgeous projects. How to make smaller stamps VERY large and you make it look so easy.

Glenda D

Margaret Kane Ward said...

love the tags; they are so cute

Cheryl W. said...

Beautiful work1 Thanks for sharing.

Mary B. said...

Love all your projects! I glanced through some of your other blog posts...awesome! Thank you for sharing your time, talent and inspiration!
Mary

Heather said...

gorgeous!

jennifer d said...

love your gift bag, such a thoughtful touch

Lillian Child said...

Very lovely projects!

Kathryn said...

So creative with that die...another one I've gotta have..

Jamie S said...

Beautiful holiday ideas! Thank you!

seau said...

I love all your project, especally the gift bag. Thanks for sharing.

almquist7 said...

I love the tags you made. I love those dies.

Unknown said...

Gorgeous. Love them both

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