Alex Syberia Designs November Release | Instagram Hop and Giveaway

Hello friends and Happy Wednesday!

Today I am taking part in an Instagram hop to celebrate Alex Syberia's November Release. Make sure you join me over on Instagram for a chance to win some amazing prizes to their shop! Click👉 HERE to join me.

For my projects today I have created two glamorous shaker cards! To create the foiled backgrounds you will need a Foil system. I used the Spellbinders Hot Foil System along with the Platinum 6 Die Cutting Platform. For negative foil transfers, you will need a solid foil plate. I also find I get the best results with smooth or glossy cardstock.

CARD RECIPE

Background - Brilliant Burst Hot Foil Plate

Sentiment - Feliz Navidad Hot Foil Plate (fussy cut) 

There is a Feliz Navidad Die Set too which I didn't have.

Foil - Aura Glimmer Foil

Rather than throwing out the negative of the foil piece I used for my first card, I used it with the solid foil plate to foil onto another piece of glossy black cardstock resulting in another gorgeous background for my second card. 

CARD RECIPE

Background - Brilliant Burst Hot Foil Plate

Sentiment - Noel Hot Foil Plate & Die Set

Foil - Aura Glimmer Foil (negative)

I created these shakers using these pockets. If you don't have any pre-made ones, (which by the way I helped bring to market 😉, but the A2s are sold out nearly everywhere) you can make my DIY version with some clear plastic or thin acetate. Click HERE to watch the original frameless/infinity shaker.

These cards would also make gorgeous New Year's Eve cards, simply by changing the sentiment. I chose to make these Christmas cards as the background also reminds me of the twinkling holiday lights, but they definitely could be New Year's fireworks too!

I hope you enjoyed today's glamorous Christmas Shakers. Please join me on Instagram for more Alex Syberia Designs' November Release inspiration and their Instagram Hop.

 

Thank you for stopping by and until next time... Happy Crafting!

Ilda✨

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Alex Syberia Designs November Release | Blog Hop and Giveaway

Hello friends!  

Today I am excited to be taking part in a Blog hop featuring the November Alex Syberia Release. Make sure you leave a comment here and the rest of the stops to qualify for a chance to win some fabulous prizes! If you already started hopping you have just come from Hannelie 's Blog. Stay tuned to find out more about the giveaway and where to Hop next!

So let's dive into the projects I am sharing today.

To create the foiled images you will need a Foil system. I used the Spellbinders Hot Foil System along with the Platinum 6 Die Cutting Platform. For negative foil transfers, you will need a solid foil plate. I also find I get the best results with this cardstock.

CARD RECIPE

Background - Brilliant Burst Hot Foil Plate

Wreath - Holiday Wreath and Branch Stencil and Die Set

Sentiment - Feliz Navidad Hot Foil Plate (fussy cut)

Foil - Aura Glimmer Foil

I absolutely love how this card turned out. It is definitely a lot more glamorous in person. Pictures do not do this card justice as the Aura Glimmer foil gives it so much sparkle and shine!

This next card features the show-stopping Joyful Poinsettia Die Set! It is absolutely gorgeous😍

CARD RECIPE

Flower - Joyful Poinsettia Die Set

Background - Magic Stars Hot Foil Plate

Sentiment - Noel Hot Foil Plate & Die Set

Foil - Aura Glimmer Foil

Just look at this gorgeous Poinsettia Bloom! I used 5 different shades of cardstock and ink-blended the tips of the petals with pink ink. I then added a mist of pink splatters to them. I also added foam in between the layers to give it dimension and curled the tips of the petals.

With the negative of the foiled background from my first card, I was able to use it to create this poinsettia tag. 

TAG RECIPE

Flower - Joyful Poinsettia Die Set

Background - Brilliant Burst Hot Foil Plate (Negative)

Sentiment - Joy Hot Foil Plate & Die Set

Foil - Aura Glimmer Foil

To create the die I just cut the panel into 4x3 rectangle and added the poinsetta to the top. I did not use the last layer of the poinsettia to make it slightly smaller, I then punched a hole through one of the petals and added a ribbon through it to tie on a gift later.

Make sure you check out the Release as I have only showcased a few of the products here today.

GIVEAWAY

Alex Syberia Designs is giving away a £85 ($100) gift certificate to 1 lucky winner and a £15 ($18) gift card to 5 winners. Open internationally. All 6 winners will be drawn from the entrants that have played along with this Blog hop by midnight BST on November 26th, 2023. Winners will be announced on the Alex Syberia Designs blog 'Giveaway Winners' page on November 27th, 2023.

BLOG HOP ORDER

Alex Syberia Designs

Amanda
Anne
Bobbi
Bonnie
Brenda
Colleen
Emelie
Emily
Hannelie
Ilda You are here 👋
Jo 👈 Next Stop!
Kavya
Lien
Lisa
Nicoletta
Sandi
Sheila
Sylvie
Virginia

Thank you for stopping by and until next time... Happy Hopping!

Ilda 💖

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Alex Syberia Designs Kickstarter Campaign Inspiration Cards

Hello friends!

Today's post is going to be super short and sweet. I have waaaayyyy too many things to do right now, so I will keep this brief! 

Alex Syberia Designs need to reach its funding goal to be able to go ahead and manufacture this beautiful collection, so please, help them! You can back them on their Kickstarter Campaign and help them spread the word about it! 

UPDATE: They have reached their Kickstarter GOAL!!! Thank you all that joined us and for supporting this campaign! Make sure to join today's Instagram Hop to enter their amazing giveaway of 15 prizes!

Today I have two inspiration cards today featuring a few of their beautiful sets. 

This first card features the For You Stamp Set 6x8" | Coordinating Dies that I stamped out using SSS Pawsitively Saturated Inks (Sunbeam, Citrus, Grapefruit, Peony, Pearfection and Surf)

To the background, I used the Modern Stripes Stencil 6x6" and applied Moonstone Glimmer paste to create a Slimline sparkly background. To extend the background I simply rotated the stencil once half of the paste was dry.

For this next card, I thought it would be fun to create a Christmas theme. So I added used Christmas colors to do that. This cute card features the From All of Us Stamp Set 4x6" and Coordinating Dies

For this background, I used the Fancy Background Stencil 6x6" with Gold Glacier Paste.

It's funny how your mind works, I knew there was something missing from this card, and it wasn't until now that I figured out what it was. I forgot to add the Celebrate Word Die to the top of the card. I since have and it really does complete it. Facepalm, LOL! If I end up taking new photos, because this is bugging me now, I will update these, haha!

Here's my UPDATED card!!!

I hope these Alex Syberia Designs Kickstarter Campaign Inspiration Cards inspired you to go over and support this amazing Artist and small business, they are so deserving of all this support!

Thanks again for stopping by and until next time, happy crafting!

Ilda 👋

Alex Syberia Designs Kickstarter Campaign | Blog Hop 2 & Giveaway

Did you know that Kickstarter is all or nothing? That means that Alex Syberia Designs need to reach its funding goal to be able to go ahead and manufacture this beautiful collection, so please, help them! You can back them on their Kickstarter Campaign and help them spread the word about it! 

Remember that you have some fantastic discounts, which are only available through their Kickstarter Campaign.

CARD INSPIRATION

So let me show you a few cards that I made featuring some of these beautiful products!

This first card features the Create Your Own Happy Stamp Set 4x8" & Coordinating Dies. I also used the Fancy Background Stencil 6x6" to dry emboss the background panel. Hard to see it in the first pic but you can see it better in the next two. I also used the Stand-alone Dies | Celebrate Word Die to complete the sentiment. 

The inks for this card are from Simon Stays Stamp and the embellishments come from Studio Katia.

This next card also features the Create Your Own Happy Stamp Set 4x8" & Coordinating Dies. 

This time for the background panel I used the Fancy Cover Die A2 (5.5x4.25") and used kraft cardstock behind it to coordinate with the colors I used. 

The inks again for this card are from Simon Stays Stamp and the embellishments come from Studio Katia.

GIVEAWAY PRIZES | OVER £1000/$1200 IN TOTAL

Alex Syberia Designs is giving away some fantastic prizes; their full September Release and two of their gorgeous Floral Bundle or Critter Bundle to choose from. There are also amazing companies and crafty friends who are celebrating with us. Here's the complete list of awesome prizes:

• Alex Syberia Designs:
  
  • Full September Release Bundle (worth £329/$395)
  • Two bundles to choose from: Floral Bundle (worth £160/$192) or Cuties Bundle (worth £108/$129) *
• Artcreatiu - 25€ Gift Card
• Bearly Art - $50 Gift Card (open to US participants only)
• Catherine Pooler Designs - $30 Gift Card
• Crafty Purple Frog - £25 Gift Card
• Kit & Clowder - 30$ Gift Card
• La papelería de Lola - 25€ Gift Card
• Organizemore - $50 Gift Card
• Picket Fence Studios - $75 Gift Card
• Seize the Stamp - CHF 50
• The Gray Muse - $50 Gift Card
• Tonic Studios - £100/$100 Gift Card
• Wow! Embossing powder - £20/$20 Gift Card

* Check the Kickstarter Campaign for more info

That's a total of 15 prizes for 15 lucky winners! To be in with a chance to win one of these amazing prizes all you have to do is play along with each of the four hops! Alex Syberia Designs will draw winners from those entrants that have played along the hops by 16th October 2022. 

 To enter, leave a comment on this blog post and all other amazing designers. You can see the complete list, with links to each blog, below.  

Winners will be announced on the Alex Syberia Designs blog on the 23rd of October 2022.

BLOG HOP 2 | DESIGNERS LIST

• Alex Syberia Designs 
• Bonnie Crane
• Brenda Noelke
• Carly Tee
• Cheryl Espie
• Colleen Balija
• Elin Venge
• Erica
• Hannelie Bester
• Ilda 👈You are here 👋
• Jessica Frost-Ballas
• Jo Herbert
• Jo Laverty
• Laura Fadora
• LauraJane
• Lien Leysen
• Liz
• Michelle Short
• Mindy
• Natasha Vacca
• Nicoletta
• Raquel Arribas
• Sandhya
• Seeka
• Tasha
• Tina Wilstrup
• Yasmin Diaz

Thank you for stopping by. Hope you were inspired by my cards and can support this amazing Kickstarter Campaign. If you have any questions that I may not have answered feel free to leave them in the comments below. Until next time... Happy Hopping!

Ilda 💗

Alex Syberia Designs Kickstarter Campaign | Blog Hop 1 & Giveaway

The moment has arrived!! Alex Syberia Designs Kickstarter Campaign is live!

Today, we are celebrating the launch of Alex Syberia Designs' very first collection of physical products through their Kickstarter Campaign! With clear stamps, dies and stencils, there's something for everyone to love!

To look at all of the designs in detail (including videos!), the exclusive offers they have for you, and see how you can support them, make sure you check their Kickstarter Campaign Page.

I am so happy for Alex and her new venture. And even more excited to be a part of this journey of hers as I have been a fan of hers for the longest time.

Both my cards feature a couple of adorable cuties from the new Smile and Wave Stamp and Die Set. If you have been following me you know I have a thing for shaker cards and love to come up with different ways to make them. For these two cards, I used my clear bag shaker technique to create two Partial See Through Cards. I won't go into all the how-to details here, but if you are interested in creating cards like these, click HERE for the complete tutorial!

With both cards, I stamped out the critters using Copic-friendly black ink and then colored them in using Copic markers. I then die-cut the images using the coordinating dies. For some of them, I also cut out another blank die cut to use on the backside to cover up any visible ink that could be seen through the see-through card panel.

For the background, I actually used leftover ink from ink blending done using the Modern Stripes Stencil that I sprayed down with water and pressed into the stencil, resulting in a watercolor transfer. I then split the panel in half to create two cards.

On the inside of the cards, I stamped out a sentiment from the Smile and Wave set. For shaker filler, I used Pastel Rainbow Sequins.

As you can see below, this second card was done pretty much like the first one. I used the excess of the previous background panel to create the "mountain" for my penguin to climb. 

For the previous card the critter was glued to the inside of the shaker pocket, but for this one below the stamped images are glued to the outside of the panel. For this shaker filler, I used Pastel Rainbow Confetti. The flatter the filler the better for sending these types of cards through the mail.

Here is what they look like when the cards are opened up. To keep your written message from being seen from the front you just have to write it on the bottom half of the card.

And just so you can get another visual of the see-through shaker panel, here are my fingers behind the front panel of the card.

I hope you enjoyed these fun see-through shaker cards, and give them a try. They are actually quite easy to make. Now let's get back to the blog hop details and the amazing giveaways!

Their Kickstarter Campaign, full of incredible discounts for you, will run from the 15th of September to the 16th of October 2022.  

This great milestone called for some big celebrations! Throughout the duration of the Kickstarter Campaign, Alex Syberia Designs will be hosting 4 hops:

• 15 September 2022 - Hop 1: Blog hop
• 23 September 2022 - Hop 2: Instagram hop
• 5 October 2022 - Hop 3: Blog hop
• 13 October 2022 - Hop 4: Instagram hop

GIVEAWAY PRIZES | OVER £1000/$1200 IN TOTAL

Alex Syberia Designs is giving away some fantastic prizes; their full September Release and two of their gorgeous Floral Bundle or Critter Bundle to choose from. There are also amazing companies and crafty friends who are celebrating with us. Here's the complete list of awesome prizes:

• Alex Syberia Designs:
  
  • Full September Release Bundle (worth £329/$395)
  • Two bundles to choose from: Floral Bundle (worth £160/$192) or Cuties Bundle (worth £108/$129) *
• Artcreatiu - 25€ Gift Card
• Bearly Art - $50 Gift Card (open to US participants only)
• Catherine Pooler Designs - $30 Gift Card
• Crafty Purple Frog - £25 Gift Card
• Kit & Clowder - 30$ Gift Card
• La papelería de Lola - 25€ Gift Card
• Organizemore - $50 Gift Card
• Picket Fence Studios - $75 Gift Card
• Seize the Stamp - CHF 50
• The Gray Muse - $50 Gift Card
• Tonic Studios - £100/$100 Gift Card
• Wow! Embossing powder - £20/$20 Gift Card

* Check the Kickstarter Campaign for more info

That's a total of 15 prizes for 15 lucky winners! To be in with a chance to win one of these amazing prizes all you have to do is play along with each of the four hops! Alex Syberia Designs will draw winners from those entrants that have played along the hops by 16th October 2022. 

Our first hop is a blog hop and it couldn't be easier to enter. All you have to do is leave a comment on this blog post as well as those of the other amazing designers in this hop. You can see the full list, with links to each blog, below.

Winners will be announced on the Alex Syberia Designs blog on the 23rd of October 2022.

BLOG HOP 1 | DESIGNERS LIST

Below is the complete list of the super talented designers who are sharing their creations with us today:

• Alex Syberia Designs
• Alberto Gava
• Bibi Cameron
• Bonnie Crane
• Brenda Noelke
• Carly Tee
• Cheryl Espie
• Colleen Balija
• Elin Venge
• Erica
• Hannelie Bester
• Ilda
• Jessica Frost-Ballas
• Jo Herbert
• Jo Laverty
• Kavya
• Laura Fadora
• LauraJane
• Lien Leysen
• Liz
• Michelle Short
• Mindy
• Natasha Vacca
• Nicoletta
• Rachel Alvarado
• Raquel Arribas
• Sandhya
• Seeka
• Tae Eun Yoo
• Tasha
• Tina Wilstrup
• Yasmin Diaz

Thank you for stopping by and until next time... Happy Hopping!

Ilda 💗