Hollie from Sun City Center, Florida, USA is the winner of Day 7’s Pendant Blog Frenzy! Hollie visited Linda Duke’s blog, entered the contest and was randomly chosen to receive the Spellbinders S4-206 Renaissance Hearts Pendant and the S4-215 Renaissance Hearts Borderabilities!

When Hollie learned she had won, she said, “Oh wow - how exciting!! I haven’t won anything since the 8th grade! I’ve loved all the new pendant dies and seeing what the designers have made with them. I’ll have lots of fun playing with the Renaissance Hearts Pendants and Borderabilities. Love my Wizard and my Nestabilities and I’m sure these will be my new favorites. Thank you so much!!”

Hollie, its our pleasure to break that little streak you had going and to send these die templates to you!

Stick around, there are more winners to announce, and more art and tutorials coming your way! Don’t forget to enter the Pendant Party by submitting your Pendant Art!

Wow, that was a fun 8 days of Spellbinders Pendant & Borderabilities reveals, wasn’t it?  We’re not done announcing winners, so stay tuned for more super excited daily winners.  I wonder who won the Grand Prize of ALL the Spellbinders Pendants and Borderabilities?  We’ll be posting names just as soon as we hear back from those lucky crafters.

Now, back to blogging as usual!  As soon as I received my package of Spellbinders Pendants, I did my little happy dance, convinced my teenagers I had lost my mind, and tried to think of what uses I had for these die templates beyond paper.  So today I’m showing you how awesome these work with shrink plastic!

I used a brand of shrink plastic that shrinks evenly, by length and width, otherwise the end result could be quite wonky.  I used the standard die cutting sandwich, of

• White Master Mat
• Magnetic Spacer Plate
• Pendant die template, cut side up
• Shrink Plastic
• White Master Mat

Now, because the S4-208 In Spades Pendant die template has some very intricate and detailed cuts, and shrink plastic is not very forgiving, I ran the sandwich through my Wizard 3 times in a row, without lifting the mat to look at it. You don’t want to manipulate the mats, just 1-2-3 times through.  You might still have to carefully punch the cut areas out, so be gentle.

No embossing is necessary. Next I colored through the die template like a stencil with a Black #100 Copic Sketch Marker. Be careful to go slowly and don’t let the shrink plastic move around under the die template.

Then I applied heat with my heat tool. Be sure to read the directions for your brand of shrink plastic. It curls up as it shrinks, but keep applying heat -resist the urge to stop and flatten it! It should flatten down towards the end of the process. REMEMBER, its hot, let it cool before touching it.

Next, I used my Lionet Gold #Y28 Copic Sketch Marker and Airbrush Kit to apply a thin coat of color over the surface of the shrunken die cuts. I wanted it to look a little blotchy. I adhered a 7Gypsies Typewriter Word and attached a jump ring and chain to the Pendant. The Heart Accents could be charms for the Pendant, or earrings.

You could color with any color Copic Marker (and there’s plenty to choose from!), or if your beading skills are better than mine, do a beaded design to accent the Pendant. The sky’s the limit on your own custom jewelry!

Day 6 brings us some extra postage, but that’s OK! We’ve put a smile on Robyn’s face, as well as a little cushion in her crafting budget!

“…a large amount of thanks to you and Spellbinders for running the free draws. I am thrilled to be one of your winners and I particularly liked the In Spades Pendant. I didn’t think I had a chance living outside of the US. Because of the exchange rate etc., here in New Zealand, we pay twice your advertised price for Spellbinders products, now I will have one more set than I can afford to buy. So again thanks very much. I am a card maker and also do off the page type of art and these pendant dies look like they work so well on cards I am really looking forward to working with them.” Robyn of Manaia, Taranaki, New Zealand said when she found out she was one of our lucky winners.

Robyn has won the Spellbinders S4-208 In Spades Pendant and the S4-217 In Spades Borderabilities from Heidi Blankenship’s Blog Frenzy!  Thanks for playing along with us, Robyn!

Stay tuned, we have a few more winners to announce, as well as getting back to our regularly scheduled blogging.  Look for more Pendant and Borderabilities artwork and tutorials from Margie and me!

Beth

We’ve got some active fans, dancing, dreaming and jumping for joy! We are happy to announce that

Nancy from Haysville, Kansas, USA

is the winner from Sherry Cheever’s Day 5 Blog Frenzy. Nancy is the winner of these fabulous Pendants and Borderabilities:

S4-210 Lattice Pendant

S4-218 Lattice Borderabilities

Nancy’s reaction?  “OMG!!!! Thank you so very much! I am jumping up and down this is awesome! I have loved looking at all of the new releases and what the designers have done with them. Thank you Thank you Thank you!!!”

Thank you, Nancy, for entering, and thank you to everyone for visiting our Blog Frenzy, leaving comments, and entering our contest.  Gosh, this has been so much fun, hasn’t it?

Linda Duke showed her stunning creations with the S4-206 Renaissance Hearts Pendant Shapeabilities and the S4-217 Renaissance Hearts Pendant Borderabilities yesterday. Thank you, Linda, for a beautiful inspiration! Remember you have until June 29th (11:59PM EST) to enter to win.

Welcome To Day 8 of the Spellbinders Pendants Blog Frenzy!!

For Day 8, Jennifer Davis will show us what she did with the S4-207 Kaleidoscope Pendant Shapeabilities and the S4-216 Kaleidoscope Borderabilities.

***Remember you need to send an email to enter! Link is in Jennifer’s Blog! Good luck!!***

Due to some technical difficulties, we will be extending the deadline for entering Jennifer’s Blog Frenzy.  Jennifer’s contest will end on Wednesday, July 1, 8:30am EST.

How many years of crafting?
I began crafting in high school when my grandma taught me how to quilt. I didn’t discover paper until my oldest son was born, a little over six years ago. Scrapbooking is my primary focus, but I love using my supplies for cardmaking and home decor as well.

How long have you been blogging?
I’ve had PreservationArts for over five years as an online gallery of my scrapbook pages and cards. I converted it to a blog only about five months ago

Your favorite Spellbinders technique?
I enjoy digitally stenciling, stamping or embellishing designs to match Spellbinders templates. After creating a digital design, I print it out, then cut and emboss to give it extra some pizazz. I’m a true hybrid girl!

Your favorite Spellbinders die?
This is such a difficult question! S4-014 Timeless Heritage and S3-004 Symbology hold special places in my heart because they were among the very first Spellbinders templates of their kind and being a part of their initial release was so exciting! Their classic designs have been my go-to items for nearly five years. I’m really loving some of the more recent releases as well, but there are just too many wonderful dies to choose only one!

Favorite food/beverage for crafting?
I don’t eat anything while crafting because I’m klutzy and can make a mess out of almost anything. I do indulge in Diet Coke sometimes, but I do most of my projects at night so I try to keep the caffeine to a minimum. Otherwise it takes me hours to get to sleep!

Here are a few examples of Jennifer’s work:

***Remember you need to send an email to enter! Link is in Jennifer’s Blog! Good luck!!***

I hope that everyone is enjoying the new releases from our newest collection, The Pendants! Can you believe it’s Day 7?! Don’t forget - after all the releases have been revealed and in stores, we have a contest (Pendant Project Contest) and it’s BIG! Look HERE for details!

Heidi Blankenship showed her beautiful creations with the S4-208 In Spades Pendant Shapeabilities and the S4-217 In Spades Pendant Borderabilities yesterday. Thank you, Heidi, for an amazing inspiration! Remember you have until June 28th (11:59PM EST) to enter to win.

Welcome To Day 7 of the Spellbinders Pendants Blog Frenzy!!

For Day 7, Linda Duke will show us what she did with the S4-206 Renaissance Hearts Pendant Shapeabilities and the S4-215 Renaissance Hearts Pendant Borderabilities.

***Remember you need to send an email to enter! Link is in Linda’s Blog! Good luck!!***

 
How many years of crafting?
As long as I can remember, I have always been interest in art.  My dad was a very talented artist, and I would spend hours watching him draw.  I always had paper and pencil in hand and tried to draw the things he did.

Your favorite Spellbinders technique?
My favorite technique would have to be coloring with either PrismaColor Pencils or Copic Markers. Both are great for achieving a realistic look and perfect for shading.

Your favorite Spellbinders die?
As for my favorite die, that’s difficult because I really enjoy them all, but my favorite would be the Nestabilities. They are perfect for card making and stamping.

One thing you get inspiration for and why?
Magazines: I collect all of them. Since I live in a small town, they help me stay up to date with what’s going on in the industry.

Here are some of Linda’s beautiful work!

***Remember you need to send an email to enter! Link is in Linda’s Blog! Good luck!!***

Congratulations Sharon from Watonga OK, USA!

Sharon will be receiving the S4-203 Contemporary Hearts Pendant and coordinating S4-212 Contemporary Hearts Borderabilities, as revealed on Keri Lee Sereika’s blog!

When contacted, Sharon responded, “Oh my God I never win anything someone pinch me I have to be dreaming, if not it’s a dream come true. I love the heart release, how can this be true are you sure, oh thank you, thank you, thank you. Money is so tight here with husband and I both having cancer in the last few years this is a relief to get something finally to lift the spirit.”

We’re happy to make your dream come true, Sharon! And we have a few more dreams to fulfill, so be sure to enter today!  Click here for the Blog Frenzy Schedule!

Beth

Sherry Cheever showed her wonderful creations with the S4-210 Lattice Pendant Shapeabilities and the S4-218 Lattice Pendant Petite Borderabilities yesterday. Thank you, Sherry, for the beautiful inspiration! Remember you have until June 27th (11:59PM EST) to enter to win.

Welcome to Day 6 of the Spellbinders Pendants Blog Frenzy!!

For Day 6, Heidi Blankenship will show us her stuff by using the S4-208 In Spades Pendant Shapeabilities and the S4-217 In Spades Pendant Borderabilities!

***Remember you need to send an email to enter! Link is in Heidi’s Blog! Good luck!!***

How many years of crafting?
I have been doing some type of crafting ever since I was little and I have been stamping for 20 + years.

How long have you been blogging?
A little over two years

Your favorite Spellbinders technique?
Reverse Stenciling

Your favorite Spellbinders die?
S7-014 Classic Lace Border Grand

Favorite food/beverage for crafting?
If it’s in the morning, coffee with my favorite chocolate raspberry creamer.
During the rest of the day, either water or coke and sometimes a few pretzels in the evening.

One thing you get inspiration from and why?
I seem to find the most inspiration when I am listening to music and surprisingly it’s music that I might not otherwise listen too—LOL! I’m not really sure why, all I know is that it gets the creativity flowing.

Sharing some of Heidi’s wonderful creations!

***Remember you need to send an email to enter! Link is in Heidi’s Blog! Good luck!!***

“OHHHHHH YEAHHHHHH”

“I am SOOOO excited I am doing a little jig around the room. My kids and hubby are looking at me like I am crazy. I LOVE LOVE LOVE your product…So easy to use and SO versatile…I own several Spellbinders Nestabilities and I am OVER THE MOON to win this.”

Really, Sarah from Des Moines, IA, USA?  Tell us how you really feel.  I wonder what Sarah will do when her package containing these come in the mail?  Sarah won the S4-209 Tulips Pendant and S4-211 Tulips Borderabilities die templates by entering Michelle Wooderson’s blog drawing!

You can get your happy dance on, just by entering the daily random drawings! Look here for the schedule and links to each blog, or check back right here for a link to each day’s reveal (thanks Margie!).

Thanks for visiting, for leaving comments for our fabulous Designers, and for entering to win.

Someone’s got to win, it might as well be YOU!

PS. Sarah, you are not crazy, I do the same thing when I get new Spellbinders die templates!

Beth

Yesterday, Keri Lee Sereika showed her cool creation with the S4-203 Contemporary Hearts Pendant Shapabilities and the S4-212 Contemporary Hearts Pendant Petite Borderabilities. Thank you, Keri Lee, for the wonderful inspiration! Remember you have until June 26th (11:59PM EST) to enter to win.

Welcome to Day 5 of the Spellbinders Pendants Blog Frenzy!!

Today, Sherry Cheever will show her great projects using the S4-210 Lattice Pendant Shapeabilities and the S4-218 Lattice Pendant Petite Borderabilities.

***Remember you need to send an email to enter! Link is in Sherry’s Blog! Good Luck!!***

How many years of crafting?
I’ve been crafting in one or another since I was about 8 years old. I remember weaving pot holders and selling them to the neighbors for pennies (I guess you can say that was my first paying job too). That would mean, that I’ve been crafting for 42 years now.

How long have you been blogging?
I started my own website in November of 2005 with daily posts. When Splitcoaststampers offered blogs to the Daily Dozen Alumni, I jumped on the bandwagon and my first blog post there was February 24, 2007.

Your favorite Spellbinders die?
I think my favorite Spellbinders dies are the Deckled Edged Rectangle Nestabilities and the S4-085 Snowflake Wonder Shapeabilities.

Favorite food/beverage for crafting?
I always have coffee or Diet Coke (and sometimes chocolate) close at hand.

One thing you get inspiration from and why?
Most times I draw inspiration from art work of wallpaper that I see in different places that I go. I also like to browse the Kohl’s Sunday ads for pictures of any art they might have on sale.

Here are some of Sherry’s recent works of art!

***Remember you need to send an email to enter! Link is in Sherry’s Blog! Good Luck!!***