Dec 16, 2012

Getting the Word Out: SPELLBINDERS CONTEST



Spellbinders is currently running the BIGGEST contest they've ever hosted to date! Spellbinders Explore Beyond Challenge: Craft to Win gives you a chance at a 
$5,000 Grand Prize Package from Spellbinders and their cross promotional partners! They'll also be choosing a 2nd place winner to receive a $1,000 prize package and a $500 3rd place prize package!


How do you participate? It's easy!
Simply create an original project using at least two (2) Spellbinders dies. And get creative with it! Push your own creative boundaries...do something different. We'll be looking for those crafters and artists who have really taken on the challenge to truly "Explore Beyond".
Take photos of each step of your project. If chosen as a finalist... You'll be asked to submit these photos.
Submit a photo (of your finished project only!) to the appropriate Spellbinders Flickr Group.
Contest runs from November 26th, 2012 through December 26th, 2012 Midnight EST.

Categories:

Official Rules:
You may enter more than once in multiple categories. Projects entered must be original. A total of twelve (12) finalists will be chosen. There will be two (2) finalists from each category. Finalists will be announced on December 27, 2012. Finalists will be asked to submit photos of the steps of their projects to validate their originality. Finalists will be asked to mail in their final original project to the Spellbinders office. Original projects must be received by end of day, Friday, January 4, 2013.
A celebrity panel of judges will review the twelve (12) final submissions and narrow it down to three (3) winners. Winners will be announced on Friday, January 11, 2013. There will be one (1) Grand Prize winner of a $5,000 prize package and the project will be featured at the Spellbinders booth at the Craft and Hobby Association show on January 12, 2013. There will be one (1) 2nd prize winner of a $1,000 prize package and featured on the Spellbinders blog. There will be one (1) 3rd prize winner of a $500 prize package and featured on the Spellbinders blog.

Legal:
All federal, state and local taxes are the sole responsibility of the winners. By acceptance of the prize, winners agree without limitation to the use of his/her name, photograph and/or likeness for publicity purposes without any additional compensation. Winners agree to be bound by these rules and the decisions of the Spellbinders panel, which are final and binding in all matters regarding this event. Winners agree that the event and its representatives affiliates, agents, directors, officers and employees have no liability whatsoever for any injuries, losses or damages of any kind relating to or arising from this event or resulting from participation in this contest.Contest is not open to Spellbinders Employees, Various Team Members, or their immediate family members (Grandparents, Parents, Siblings, Spouses, Children).

Dec 13, 2012

Believe You are Good Enough: 2013



I made a little piece of art today, a reminder really for the upcoming year 2013.  You can be your own cheerleader!  Simply start with the word BELIEVE and go from there.  What do you need to believe about yourself in 2013?  

The project came together quite quickly using several different products from  Faber-Castell Design Memory Craft® I used my supply of Stamper’s Big Brush Pens for most of the work, because I find with a little bit of color, it can go a long way with water!

For complete steps, visit the Design Memory Craft® blog!



Stamper’s Big Brush Pens (May Green #170, Leaf Green #112, White #101, Cobalt Turquoise #153, Pale Geranium Lake #121, Dark Naples #184)
Metallic PITT® Artist Pen (Green #294, Gold #250)
Gelatos® (Blue, Teal)


Other:
Unity Stamp Company stamps (SMAK Kits)
Canvas 8x8
Wood Letters
Glue Gun
Spray Bottle

Dec 3, 2012

SPELLBINDERS $5000 Grand Prize Package! Wow.




Spellbinders is hosting the BIGGEST contest they’ve had to date! Check out the Spellbinders Explore Beyond Challenge: Craft to Win for a chance to win a $5,000 Grand Prize Package from Spellbinders and their cross promotional partners!


Here are some details, but you have to go to the Spellbinders blog for the Official Rules.


How do you participate? It's easy!
Simply create an original project using at least two (2) Spellbinders dies. And get creative with it! Push your own creative boundaries...do something different. We'll be looking for those crafters and artists who have really taken on the challenge to truly "Explore Beyond".

Take photos of each step of your project. If chosen as a finalist... You'll be asked to submit these photos.
Submit a photo (of your finished project only!) to the appropriate Spellbinders Flickr Group.
Contest runs from November 26th, 2012 through December 26th, 2012 Midnight EST.


Categories:




I will leave you with a Christmas project I made for Spellbinders using their Summer CHA Release!


Spellbinders Supplies:

Preferred Partner Products:

Cross Promotional Partner Products:

  • My Mind's Eye, Miss Caroline Red Polka Dot Patterned Paper
  • Bazzill Basics Paper, White Cardstock
  • Clearsnap, ColorBox Wicked Black Archival Dye Ink
  • KaiserCraft, Red Pearls
  • SCRAPBOOK ADHESIVES BY 3L, 3D Foam Squares


Dec 2, 2012

Title: Mixing and Matching is Easy!

Faber-Castell Design Memory Craft® takes all the guess work out of color coordination!  I used their amazing products to layer, blend and highlight my stamped image.  For the main color in this card, I used the Paper Crafter Crayons (Red/Yellow Mix n’ Match).  The package comes with 8 colors, so you could even blend more colors for a beautiful look.
For complete steps, visit the Design Memory Craft® blog!







Faber-Castell Design Memory Craft® Products:
Stamper’s Big Brush Pens (May Green #170, Leaf Green #112, White #101, Cobalt Turquoise #153)

Paper Crafter Crayons (Red/Yellow Mix n’ Match)  (Pink, Fuscia, Orange, Yellow)
Art GRIP® Aquarelle Watercolor Pencils #166, #168
Metallic PITT® Artist Pen (Gold #250)
Gelatos® (Gold, Teal)


Other:
Unity Stamp Company (Wild Geranium, Just Be You)
Spellbinders Paper Arts (Grand Labels Four)

May Arts Ribbon (White)
Core'dinations ColorCore Cardstock (Green)

Nina Paper (Smooth White)
Black Ink
Water