Using Accompanying Dies as the Main Focus | Spellbinders Lemon Zest

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For today's post I'm using the accompanying dies from the Spellbinders Lemon Zest set as the main focus of two cards. I love taking sets and using them in unconventional or extraordinary ways like this. I find using your craft sets this way helps you create unique cards with different looks and stretches the use of your crafty stash!

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Card 1 - Blue and Silver Leaves

1. Use the Spellbinders Lemon Zest leaf die and cut it 3 times out of Sizzix Opulent Silver Glitter cardstock.

2. Use the 5 smaller colour block leaves and cut the set 3 times: once from Ivory Glitter cardstock, once from Charcoal Metallic cardstock and once from Silver Metallic cardstock.

3. Use Yana's Script Sentiments "Thank You" Die to cut out the script from Silver cardstock and the shadow from dark blue cardstock (the same one used for the background). Adhere together with Artist-tac dry adhesive.

4. Emboss a 4.75" x 6.75" panel of dark blue cardstock using Spellbinders Geo Screen Embossing Folder. (This is one of the new 5.5" x 8.5" folders which is great for larger cards including slimline and A7-sized cards like I'm making today!)

5. Arrange and adhere the large leaf die cuts on background with Bearly Art Glue, leaving a space for the sentiment.

6. Adhere the colour block leaves in the appropriate places on top of the silver glitter leaves with foam squares.

7. Adhere the sentiment with foam strips in the open space left in step 5.

8. Adhere panel to 5" x 7" white card base and embellish with PinkFresh Studio Stargazer Jewels and Clear Nail Art Gems. I added gems to the background and leaves for interest.

Card 2 - White Tiny Flowers and Pink Vines

1. Use the Spellbinders Lemon Zest vine/stem die and cut it 5-6 times out of Light Pink Glitter cardstock.

2. Use the 2 small flower dies and cut the images 5-6 times from Sizzix Opulent Ivory Glitter and Silver Sheen cardstock.

3. Assemble the side facing flowers and stems with Bearly Art Glue (you will end up with about 10-12 flower stems).

4. Use Yana's Script Sentiments "Happy Birthday" Dies to cut out the script from Silver Mirror cardstock and the shadow from dark green cardstock (the same one used for the background). Adhere together with Artist-tac dry adhesive.

5. Emboss a 4.75" x 6.75" panel of dark green cardstock using Spellbinders Loops Embossing Folder. (Another 5.5" x 8.5" folder!)

6. Adhere the sentiment with foam strips in the center of the embossed panel.

7. Arrange and adhere the flower stems around the sentiment. Use liquid glue on the stems and small foam squares on the flowers for dimension. 

8. Use a foam pad and Spellbinders Tool N' One equipped with the smallest stylus tip to shape the small flowers.

9. Adhere the flowers and extra side facing flowers around the stems and sentiment with liquid glue.

10. Adhere panel to 5" x 7" white card base and embellish with Black (for the flower centers) and Clear  (for the background) Nail Art Gems. 

And there you have cards made with the Spellbinders Lemon Zest Set without the lemons! So you see that using the accompanying dies in this set makes for two very different cards using the same set. I hope I have inspired you to use these dies in a different way! 

As always, thanks for stopping by and please don't forget to leave me a comment, as I love hearing from you!

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I will be entering these cards in the Simon Says Stamp Monday Challenge entitled "Emboss It". 

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