Monday, May 14, 2018

INTRODUCING AMAZING PAPER GRACE - ROMANCING THE SWIRL COLLECTION


Welcome sweet friends. Today we are introducing Becca's New Dies. Welcome to the Romancing the Swirl Collection - you can take a quick peek of the entire collection -------->HERE.

About Romancing the Swirl Collection
The Romancing the Swirl Collection by Amazing Paper Grace for Spellbinders is chock full of calligraphic swirls and elegant, classic dreamy motifs that will be in style for years to come.  Meant to be used together across the collection, every die will be in character with another as they are combined.  Well rounded with squares, circles, ovals, and rectangles - each combination provides the ability to create a layering masterpiece adorned by the extra embellishments in the collection.

Join us as each Creative Team member shares their creations with two dies from the collection.  We'll be sharing creations for weeks to come so you have a continuous source of inspiration!  We are listing all of the creative team below so that you don't miss a beat on the hop.  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 S5-369 - Ringlet Round



This is such a gorgeous die set! It makes any card look so elegant and pretty. It reminds me of a vintage doily. I added the large die cut to my card base by just adhering the center part of it, which left the sides raised a little so it doesn't look so flat. I left my die cut open but you can add a background to the die as well with the included Frame Outline Die. This die cuts so easily too. Such a dream to work with!



I made another card using the Ringlet Round Die Set. This time I used the dies as my card base. I just simply added some hot glue to the very top of the back of the card front to adhere it to another die cut to form the card. The leaf die cuts are from the New Corner Cotillion Set.


This die is large but not too big. Just right, if you want my opinion! ;) It's approx. 5" x 5".


    Second up is S5-366 - Swirl Background





My second project uses the beautiful Swirl Background Etched Die. I adhered it over a piece of patterned paper to give my card an elegant yet whimsical look. Such a fun die to work with! Definitely one I will be using over and over again! Love all those swirls!


This is an A2 size die. So it's perfect to use for backgrounds or as a focal point like I used on my card.


Availability:
These dies are available right now on the Spellbinders website.  Because there has just been a European launch, I'd encourage you to go ahead and grab those dies that speak to your heart -----> HERE.

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 (Romancing the Swirl not included).

Prizes:
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 - Romancing the Swirl Collection post between May 14 and May 18, 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 May 19th.  (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, or the 3d Vignettes 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. The dies will be mailed out from Amazing Paper Grace.

Click on the links to each 
member to see more sweet samples from the Romancing the Swirl Collection:

Also, help us welcome new Creative Team Member Alicia Barry!

Visit Joanna   - joannakrog.blogspot.com
Visit Teresa   -  victorianpaperqueen.blogspot.com
Visit Melissa  - keepsakesbymelissa.blogspot.com ~ You're HERE!
Visit Judy       - judyhayesdesign.blogspot.com
Visit Alicia      - leishasblog.blogspot.com
Visit Becca     - amazingpapergrace.com/blog

Thanks so much for joining us for Introducing Romancing the Swirl!
Leave a comment - tell us, which of these dies is your fav!!



Have fun hopping! ;)

hugs...


50 comments:

creative lady said...

Melissa, your cards are beautiful, i love the colors and the simplicity of your cards.

Lynda Mellor aka Loopy Lynda said...

Simply gorgeous how can you pick a favourite!!!
Loopy Lyndaxxx

Chris R. said...

Love these,dies. I especially like the Swirl background etched die.

Peggy said...

Love the colors and the beautiful swirls background die. Your cards are gorgeous. Thanks for sharing.

Niki said...

Beautiful cards, I particularly like the swirl background one. Thanks for sharing your talents!

Alet said...

Another beautiful set...lovely

Chelsea said...

Lovely, lovely cards you have shared today! The swirl dies are showcased beautifully here.

Melita said...

Beautiful! The Romancing the Swirl card is fabulous!

Joy Meadows said...

LOVE the new dies! Your cards are just beautiful!!

SuzzieQ said...

Thank you for sharing several examples showcasing die sets from this Romancing the Swirl Collection. Your design using the Swirl Background Etched Die definitely gets my attention. I am loving all the swirls this die produces. Reminds me of the iron work pieces on the houses and lawns of the historic homes on St Charles Avenue in New Orleans, Lousianna, USA.

Lori said...

What gorgeous cards! I love your creations! I am so glad that you can share your wonderful talent. I especially love the Swirl Background. Keep amazing us!

Jez said...

Beautiful cards. Love all Becca's dies, especially the new background die.

Dottie said...

Wowza! Your cards are stunners! These new dies are truly gorgeous!

Crafty Cruiser said...

Truly beautiful cards. So difficult to pick a favourite because they are all so very lovely!
Doreen R

Monika/Buzsy said...

Lovely cards Melissa. Especially love the shaped card. So elegant. The seam binding ribbon is a nice addition to your cards.

SandArt said...

Hi, Melissa,
I love, love, LOVE the Swirl Background card!!! You've given me a great idea for my first card using this die when it arrives. I'm with you, I think I will being using this die a lot.
Blessings,
Sandy

Fay Marie said...

A beautiful collection! I can't wait to try them!

Dawn Holben said...

A very stunning collection of dies and your cards are absolutely beautiful. Evry single die i have seen so far i absolutely love x

Anita Braddock said...

Your cards are Amazing love the lacy look.The layiring ribbon is perfect. Thanks for sharing.

Mary Jane said...

Love the background etched die

Quinty girl said...

Your cards are beautiful love the new collection. Quinty girl

Tracy Steinbach said...

Beautiful cards I LOVE LOVE LOVE the new dies and can't wait to get my hands on them!!!!

TLady said...

JUST GORGEOUS, Melissa!!! I DO LOVE ALL of those SWIRLS! I LOVE the way you showed us several ways to use the first die, & the background swirls die is SO ELEGANT!!! JUST GORGEOUS!!!!!! ;)

craftymom205 said...

Lovely cards.

Janice E Brummett said...

Melissa, your card is beautiful! I agree, the swirl background die is a must have! I love Becca's new release.

Kathy said...

AMAZING work!

Sillyfilly said...

What beautiful cards you have created. How could you go wrong with these beautiful dies?

Leanne said...

Gorgeous cards & dies!

Karenladd said...

This Ringlet Round die is delicate and pretty, and your cards are so sweet!

Joanna Wiśniewska said...

Beautiful cards Melissa!

Joni said...

The swirl background die is awesome!

Anonymous said...

Hi Melissa love your work you do Becca's dies well !
Keep up the good work hugs PAM X

Becca Feeken said...

Melissa, your cards are wonderful and gorgeous and I can tell they are yours - they have your personality in them. The way you use pattern paper amazes me and looks so beautiful with the swirl background! Eye candy, for real!!

Fernanda said...

These dies give a romantic feel. I especially love how the pink card was cut out with the die.

Carol Rossouw said...

Oh wow! This is another collection right up my alley. I LOVE all the beautiful swirls and the fact that everything co-ordinates together. Your cards are beautiful. Thanks for the inspiration!

Rosetta Savage-Jenkins said...

Love what you created from the dies. I am swooning for swirls. They are so magical. I also love the aspect of being able to use the dies in the collection together. Kudos!

SHartl said...

I like the simple look of that first die, for a really sweet look. The second card with the Swirl background is so elegant and beautiful

Alicia Barry said...

Beautiful cards Melissa. Grateful to be on this team with you.

Linda Batson said...

Melissa I love the way you used the die swirl background die. Your choice of paper is perfect to really show how elegant swirls can be. Simply gorgeous.

Linda

Ann said...

Love your creations Melissa. Becca's new collection is marvelous - already ordered and they are on the way!!!!

Pat said...

Super cards. Love the blog hops and being able to see all the great cards.

Karen said...

Ooh, I love the Ringlet Round card. So, so cute.

jordanbev5@yahoo.com said...

Victorian romance would really be a better name! The filigree is so elegant!

Denise Bryant said...

Wow... gorgeous dies! The Ringlet Round design is exquisite!

Linda W said...

My favorite was the Sweetheart swirl but after seeing your card it's now the Background Swirls!
Beautiful!

Cynthia Cole said...

Such lovely cards using those sweet dies!

arelierbymary said...

So elegant, so romantic :)

D.Ann C said...

These are so sweet and delicate! I was disappointed the Swirl Background was out of stock when I ordered as it was my favorite, but after seeing your card, Ringlet Round is high up on the list, too!

Dana M said...

Beautiful cards. Lovely soft colors and fantastic card designs.

Noelene Apap said...

I love your cards. Just beautiful! Thanks for sharing x