Sunday, August 19, 2018

INTRODUCING AMAZING PAPER GRACE - A CHARMING CHRISTMAS | BLOG HOP

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Tis the season to be jolly!  Even though it is only August, Christmas will be here in the blink of an eye.  I'm sure you are already listing out all the cards and gifts you're gonna make, right?  This year Becca of Amazing Paper Grace has designed a Christmas Collection - A Charming Christmas - for Spellbinders and we have a hop today to show you all the goodies and things we've made.  You can see the entire collection -----> HERE.

About A Charming Christmas Collection
Sweet little charms are so fun to play with, they can be dangled off of gifts, dangled off of cards and used in 3D Projects - they are just like the icing on the cake.  You will see that the "holiday" part of most of the sets in this collection have a Charm to personalize them - they are sized the same so you can mix and match them through your projects!  Here's the big deal: Outside of the charms and embellishments you add to make these dies Christmas, separately they can be used all year-round!! Yep, we're all budget shoppers too and want to get the most use out of a die!

Join us as each Creative Team member shares their creations with two dies from the collection.  Don't forget, each of us will be giving away an Amazing Paper Grace die pulled from the comments - one from each blog. The prize details are at the bottom of my post. So, without further ado let me talk about the dies I get to introduce:

My Projects Today:





First up is S4-948 - Charming Christmas Boughs Etched Dies

                     
This is such a beautiful die that can be used in so many ways. It can be shadow layered, like I did with the gold, or you can turn one die cut one way and another in the opposite direction and then layer or use as is. And the sweet little ornament charm and snowflake dies add even more charm to this beautiful die! Such an elegant set for Christmas cards!




 
Next up is S4-962 - Charming Round Tag Etched Dies.

                   
These fun tags/charms are prefect for cards, gifts, gift bags, etc. I love that not only do you get the ornament which can be changed out to give several different looks but you also get the sweet reindeer and mitten too! I also used the new Charming Tag Sentiments Stamps and the Seasons Greetings sentiment from the Sentimental Christmas Stamp and Die Set.





Availability:
These dies are available right now on the Spellbinders website -----> HERE

Prizes:
In the meantime, be sure you leave a comment on this post and every Creative Team Members post for a chance to win an Amazing Paper Grace Die from any previous collection (A Charming Christmas not included).

There are six dies that are being given away.  One name will be randomly picked from comments left on each of our six blogs on the Introducing Amazing Paper Grace - A Charming Christmas Collection post between August 15 and August 19, 2018, at midnight US Central Time.  We encourage all of our international friends to participate!  The randomly selected names will be announced on the Amazing Paper Grace Blog on August 20th.  (All giveaways for this hop are managed by and the responsibility of Amazing Paper Grace).

Up for grabs is an Amazing Paper Grace die of your choice from the Vintage Elegance Collection, the Graceful Borders Collection, the Venise Lace Collection, the Chantilly Lace Collection, the 3d Vignettes Collection or the Romancing the Swirl Collection.  

There will be a total of six dies and a winner can win once among all six blogs.  If your name is selected, simply claim it within 2 weeks of the announcement by sending your address through the form under the Contact Tab on the Amazing Paper Grace Blog.  There won't be a reply back but if you leave your choice, we'll get it, I promise.  Next thing you know, the die will show up at your door.   The dies will be mailed out from Amazing Paper Grace.

Click on the links to each member to help us get merry with the Charming Christmas Collection:

Visit Joanna   - joannakrog.blogspot.com
Visit Teresa   -  victorianpaperqueen.blogspot.com
Visit Melissa  - keepsakesbymelissa.blogspot.com ~ You are here!
Visit Judy       - judyhayesdesign.blogspot.com
Visit Leisha     - leishasblog.blogspot.com
Visit Becca     - amazingpapergrace.com/blog

Thanks so much for joining into the fun with A Charming Christmas.
Leave a comment - tell us, how many Christmas Cards you plan to make this season !!


Have fun Hopping and Good Luck!!

hugs...


63 comments:

Barbara said...

Wonderful card for Christmas. The tags would be wonderful addition to a gift.

Sandra said...

I absolutely love your creations! The charms are a huge hit too but the cards are perfect for Christmas. Inspiring!
Sandra Smith

Joanna Wiśniewska said...

Very pretty cards Melissa. Love the colors!
Joanna

Doris Petherbridge said...

Beautiful cards! Those charms are so cute.

Yo Glenn said...

Love the elegance of these dies. So excited to make Christmas cards this year with the assortment of dies.

Ann said...

I love all of your projects, Melissa. This set of dies HAVE to be added to my collection. For sure!!

Carolyn R said...

I love the simplicity of your cards! Beautiful!

Jane Wood said...

How will I ever be able to choose a design for Christmas cards? Love them all.

Lynda Mellor aka Loopy Lynda said...

Just seen my favourite!!! O.M.G
This is divine!!!
Have a good one!!!
Loopy Lyndax

Con crs said...

The round tag etched die make a perfect Christmas ornament.
Carol b

SandArt said...

Beautiful creations, Melissa. You've chosen dies that are so versatile - thank you for the inspirations!

GAZ said...

Both of your cards are so beautiful and creative. The shadow layering really makes the die stand out. The ribbon you used on the second card is so unique and I also love the ornament charm you created. Thanks for all you share. GlendaJ

Bunny said...

These are elegant. The charming christmas boughs etched dies are stunning. Love the collection. [Bunny]

Denice with a "c" said...

You did a wonderful job with the dies and choosing the card stock colors. Just comes together so nicely. Thank you for sharing your inspiration God bless...Denice with a "c"

bcwalk said...

I love Your card. Simply elegant! Really love the little charms to give it have special touch.

Quinty girl said...

Love this new collection and the beautiful project you made with them. Quinty girl

TLady said...

SO PRETTY & ELEGANT! I am LOVING those little charms! You've featured them SO NICELY TOO!!! ;) AND the new sentiment stamps are BEAUTIFUL!!!! LOVE the color choices you've made with these BEAUTIES!!! ;)

Carol Rossouw said...

Oh this is another gorgeous collection from Becca, and I love the fact that these dies can be used all year round too! Your card inspiration is absolutely beautiful!

Late Blooming said...

Classic beauty. Thank you.

Anonymous said...

I LOVE the gold and white card....love how you shadowed the white die cut with the gold! And the Joy ornament is really beautiful, as well!!

Anita Braddock said...

wow how Beautiful. Your paper choice is awesome. Love Love the Joy Ornament cant wait to get my hands on the new dies to get my creative juices flowing. Thanks for sharing your Amazing projects. Love all the Ideas each and everyone shows us.

scrappassion01 said...

Beautiful work here!!!
The cards are so very elegant!
Betty

Peggy said...

Beautiful cards! so inspiring. Thank you!

Dawn Holben said...

I absolutely adore both of these cards, they are so elegant. This has definately what i have been waiting for this year x

Crafty Cruiser said...

These are such lovely cards!
Doreen R

Bonnie said...

Very pretty creations Melissa!
Smiles, Bonnie

Unknown said...

Beautiful cards. Thank you for sharing.

kathy s said...

Beautiful cards and I agree with you the round tag dies are so versatile-so many options for construction clove that. Both your cards are so elegant and I am loving all these little charms they are so pretty - can see me getting the whole set of this release and making soooo many elegant cards and other things. Thanks for sharing and the chance to win.

Ingrid B said...

Class and elegance all rolled into one. I’m going to try these ��

Debbie K. said...

Just gorgeous. Everything about these cards is amazing!

AprilsL8 said...

Your projects are sooo pretty!

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Misty Morgan said...

So inspiring! I absolutely love your creations! The charms are beautiful and the cards are perfect for Christmas.

craftymom205 said...

Love your cards. I will be making around 25 to 30 cards this year.

Noelene Apap said...

Hi Melissa,
Your cards are simply stunning! I love that they look so elegant & the colours you used! Thanks for the inspiration! I hope to make at least a dozen cards this year x

Denise Goeldner said...

Wow gorgeous creations, just stunning x

ecclesp said...

Your color choices and the elements used give such an elegance to your cards. Just lovely!!

Judy Hayes said...

Such beautiful projects Melissa! Love the colors combined with gold metallic papers!

Carole said...

So so pretty Melissa the new collection is so elegant can't wait to get some. I will be very busy as I need to make at least 50 cards this year. keep up the good work and thank you so much for the opportunity to win.

SHartl said...

Your cards are so elegant and beautiful. I send out photo cards of our family every Christmas so only make handmade ones for family and a few close friends. I also make some to donate to a nursing home, so my total is about 25.

dar said...

I really love your samples. the cards are just beautiful. This will be a definite purchase.

McStamper said...

Love the Christmas Bough and your beautiful cards. Thanks for sharing your awesome ideas.

Cathy said...

How lovely. These ideas are great for cards as well as in my scrapbooking. You have done beautiful cards. Thanks for the ideas.

Unknown said...

Simple but elegant. The perfect Christmas card for family and friends.

Roberta said...

Love what you did with the card with predominately off white background. The ornament on the side is very cute also.

lovestamping said...

Lovely dies. Like the shadowing of the frame. I think this could be used all year by putting flowers over the small snowflakes.

Leanne said...

Very elegant cards!!

Colleen said...

Very pretty love this collection, and adore the charms

Unknown said...

Love your card and all the ornaments.
Yvonne N.

Denise Bryant said...

Lovely details on your projects! Love all the ornament dies!

Becca Feeken said...

Melissa your designs are exquisite! Oh and to have one on the mantle at Christmas - a dream!!

Karenladd said...

I love the way you used the smallest die to make a beautiful charm. The gold and white are gorgeous!

Bobbie said...

Oh all of this collection is fantastic! The idea of a die with little charms is genius! And the die you used is so versatile year round. Thank you for the great inspiration!

Charlotte Zweigoron said...

I was ready for these sets. I am a big fan of all things Becca Feeken and the ladies in my paper crafts class are well aware of it. I refer them to her site for inspiration and use her die designs consistantly in our projects. Thank you so much for sharing your inspiration. I am loving the charms..!

Jean said...

Simply stunning!!!

Lori Podolsky said...

Your cards are pure elegance, Melissa! I also love the versatility of those beautiful dies.

Linda Batson said...

Such lovely cards Melissa. I think Becca knocked it out of the park with this collection. It has just what you need.

Unknown said...

This is the cutest die. Shadow layer is a technique that I use a lot and this is the first die on my wish list!! You did an absolutely beautiful card with it. Very elegant.

Anne(UK) said...

Loving this blog hop. Becca's dies are amazing and I love the way you have showcased them!

Lori said...

Wow..wow...wow! I especially love your delicate shadow layered card. Simply gorgeous! And love your ornament card as well. Thank you!

Unknown said...

Love the dies. Would make great tags for gifts.

Mary said...

Beautiful cards and tags!! Just lovely creations! Thanks so much! :)

Scrapper said...

Gorgeous cards. I would love to make these for Christmas!