I Spy With My Little Eye... 62

Mona Pendleton | Thursday, October 28, 2010 @ 2:47 AM | ,

 Hi There! Yesterday, I made a trip to Hobby Lobby and while I was browsing around the papercrafting section, you are not going to believe what caught my eye: Yep! That is THE NEW SPELLBINDERS™ GRAND CALIBUR die cut machine already on the stores shelves!
I could not help myself - I had to take a photo! Maybe the stores will hold a hands on demonstration for customers! If so, you won't want to miss it! You are not going to believe how amazingly well the Grand Calibur cuts & embosses all the various sized Spellbinders™ die templates including the NEW - ONE of a kind - Grand Nestabilities® Have you spotted the Grand Calibur die cut machine yet in your local craft store? If so, where? please do tell :)

I have this card to share that I made for this week's Flourishes Timeless Tuesday Challenge (FTTC90) where Guest Designer, Linda Coughlin is challenging us to Anything Goes But Buttons and Bows! YIKES! I can't remember the last time I didn't use a bow! Using a LF-161 Labels One die template to cut/emboss the card front made for an awesome sized canvas ;) I had plenty of room to stamp the lovely Friendship quote from Flourishes Gerber Daisies Stamp Set.
I created a multi-layered butterfly embellishment using a butterfly die template from S3-146 Butterflies Two which I then mounted on a paper doily made using a S4-293 Lacey Circles die template. I love the unique feature of the Spellbinders™ die templates that allows you to cut, emboss and stencil ALL in ONE!
That's all I have for today! Thanks so much for visiting - Be Sweet ;)

Supplies Used:
Stamps: Flourishes Gerber Daisies Stamp Set
Die Templates & Machine: Spellbinders™ Grand Nestabilities® LF-161 Labels One, S4-293 Lacey Circles, S4-116 Standard Circles Small, S3-146 Butterflies Two, GC-001 Grand Calibur
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62 Sweet Comments So Far:

Ros said...

Beautiful ... wish I could sew circles as well! love the colours too ...

Hanna said...

There's just one word for this card, and it's AMAZING.
Fantastic work and lovely details. The butterfly is adorable and gorgeous design.

hugs & love,
Hanna

Fiona said...

Fab card Mona! This large die is beautiful! I love the gorgeous DP and the die cut butterfly! A very special combination!

Trudy said...

Mona, I love these colours! This card is absolutely stunning! The butterflies are magnificent!

Erum Tasneem said...

gorgeous card Mona! as always, your choice of color palette is phenomenal!

Heather Rogers said...

I saw that Wizard when I got my new Cuttlebug at Hobby Lobby the other day. I didn't see a price or anyone to ask. I didn't know how it worked either. So I just got my CB. :)
This is absolutely beautiful Mona! I love the butterfly paper with the sweet butterfly die. I could never stitch around a circle. I am lucky to stitch in a straight line. :)

Stella said...

Your sewing skills are excellent. I am just like Heather....I am happy when I am able to stitch a straight line :). Love all these butterflies on your card. Another beauty made by you:)
Hugs,
Stella

Marge said...

Gorgeously stunning, Mona, with all the great colors, sewing and those fabulous SBs dies! Doesn't even need a bow!!!
I've meant to ask you about the Grand Calibur & I am really surprised it's already at Hobby Lobby. Thinking when my old purple Wizard dies, this will be my machine of choice!

Davi said...

Wow Mona, just a beautiful as ever and no bow!! :) Love that dp and the lovely layered butterfly looks so pretty with the lace.

Christy Farneth-Kerr said...

Very cool card Mona :) I am lovein the next generation of the grand dies. They are a lot of fun:) The new machine in my opinion is going to redefine any cutting size and the ability to cut more then one at a time :) Your blog is one of my favs. Thank you for being so informative.

Ashley Cannon Newell said...

So pretty, Mona! I love that resin flower on the butterfly! I really love my Grand Calibur! I also just ordered those lacey circles! Can't wait to get my package soon!

Tatanky said...

Hi Mona ! Visiting your blog is a true treat for me. All your creations are so inspiring and beautiful. Thanks so much for sharing your creativity gift.

Unknown said...

Just lovely, Mona! The butterfly PP is so pretty and love your layered butterfly.. can't wait to get the Grand Calibur!

Lenet said...

Love your card! I'm very happy u saw the grandcalibur at the store.Means I don't have to wait for long to get mine !!Whiehooo

Unknown said...

I ordered the grand calibur back in Aug. just got word it is going to ship today can't wait

Dawnll said...

Beautiful card - and boy oh boy I would love to have that big mammu!
What a site it would be sitting on my table in all its glory...lol

Erica said...

WOW, I'll have to go to my HL and see if they have the Grand Caliber! I think its BO'ed everywhere else! Mona, your card is divine! That DP is so perfect with your die cut butterflies! So gorgeous!

Theresa Camden said...

Wow, I would love to get my hands on a Grand Caliber! I have one on order too but no ship date yet! Darn! Super amazing card, Mona! I love that butterfly PP and, of course, your layered butterfly! Simply gorgeous in every way!

Alison said...

Absolutely phenomenal, gorgeous card! Mona, thanks for some awesome inspiration!

Julie Ranae said...

Beautiful work as always, Mona...love the color combo here : )

GabrielleH said...

Mona, I think I might have run out of words... Fabulous card as usual! Those butterflies are amazing and how the heck did you get that circular stitching so perfect? You are more amazing that I thought! :)

Meredith MacRitchie said...

I LOVE this!! And you didn't suffer at all by not being able to use a bow! :)

Cindy Percovich said...

Now that's an elusive find... I want one badly but will probably have to ask Santa for one!!!! I love looking at what you can do with one! This card is magnificent and I love it's shape! Thanks for the inspiration, I'll file this one away for when I get my own Grand Calibur!

anya said...

Gorgeous, Mona! That peachy butterfly is a beauty! There you go again with those lacey circles, too. This time I'm prepared, though, mine arrived earlier this week! Another stunner!

Sue Lelli said...

STUNNING card Mona! LOVE how you made the butterfly soar! Is the background DP or did you stamp it? Now I'm running out to my HL!

Kelly said...

OMG, the Grand Calibur is in stores now!!! I'll have to check this out! I really want one! Mona your card is so fabulous, girlie! I love that DP and the lovely lace border! Just amazing!

Cynthia said...

Gorgeous card! I love butterflies and you really did a great job mixing this beautiful PP and that layered die cut butterfly! And the resin flower in the center is perfection! Thanks for the info on the Grand Calibur

Unknown said...

Absolutely Stunning Mona, Butterflies are beautiful your DP and detail is breathtaking amazing creation,
Sarah x

Emily Keaton said...

BEautiful, Mona!! I love the butterflies, that lovely lace, and your pretty stitching :)

Carol Reisner said...

Butterflies! Love this card! That DP is so beautiful! Love the sweet lace and your stitching is perfect!

Unknown said...

So beautiful.. I am luv'n all those butterfies.

Hugs, Linda

Ashley said...

Great job with this gorgeous card! Love the colors of that beautiful DP! I looks so beautiful with that layered butterfly!

AimeeOh said...

Oh, how I would love to have one of those Grand Caliburs!!!! I'll have to go shopping! Love this card Mona! You are amazing with that stitching!

Lisa said...

Another beautiful and stunning card, Mona! Love your butterfly and your stitching on that gorgeous lacey circle! Inspiring!

GinaB said...

Mona, once again you created a gorgeous card! I absolutely love it! Also, I must say your stitching on that lacey circle is amazing! How the hell did you do that!!! :) Awesome!

1CardCreator said...

Beautiful card Mona, I love the butterflies and the stitched lace looks perfect too, my what patience you must have! ~Diane

Carly said...

WOW Mona! Your card is drop-dead gorgeous!! I just love all the wonderful details you always manage to incorporate so beautifully! Hugs, Carly

Laura (scrapnextras) said...

This is so beautiful! Love your colours and the rose brad is perfect!

Carol H said...

Gorgeous card with the most beautiful butterflies ever! Love the colors and love your stitching! Magnificent, Mona

JGoedes said...

Amazing job as usual Mona! Wow, that stitching is amazing!

Nancy F. said...

Wow I would love to get my hands on that awesome Grand Calibur! I love how you used one of those large format dies on this gorgeous card! Love the shape! So elegant! Great job, Mona!

Monique said...

Love the flower on your beautiufl butterfly Mona!! Wonderful card:) I will have to look for that machine next time I am in Michael's!!

Nancy said...

Mona, you are such amazing inspiration for me! I love this gorgeous card! The butterflies are wonderful! Love the colors of your BG paper and the layered butterfly! Thanks so much for sharing!

Lizzy Copland said...

Lovely card, Mona! Love your butterflies! Can't wait to take a look at that massive grand calibur! I could definitely use something like that!

Andrea M said...

Gorgeous gorgeous gorgeous!!! Love the colors, the DP and the beautiful butterfly! The lace is so lovely! It looks just perfect bow-less :)

Anonymous said...

OM Gosh!!!!!!!! That is the sweetest butterfly card I have ever seen!!!!

Carrie said...

Darn, no Hobby Lobby here :( Santa might be my only hope for a Grand Calibur! You are so lucky, those large dies make such a nice shape for cards! Yours is magnificent! Love the butterfly PP and you beautiful die cut and layered one! TFS!

Viola Mahr said...

so shabby, soft, and sweet. I love your cards, mona :)

hugs,
Viola

Laural said...

Hi Mona! Your card is so incredible! I so love that stunning butterfly PP, great colors and it matches your die cut butterfly so well. I also love that resin flower which is such a perfect touch!

Mary said...

Mona, another gorgeous card that just makes me want to run out an buy more dies! And that huge Grand Calibur! Thanks!

HawaiiRenee said...

So beautiful, Mona! I'm still in awe of your perfect stitching! Wow!
Aloha,
Renee

Crystal said...

Oh my, I love the shape of this card! I'd really love to get these large dies and a Grand Calibur! Hopefully they will be in UK stores soon! Your card is absolutely magnificent Mona! You really know what you are doing! :)

Norma said...

Wow, I am headed to Hobby Lobby today to see if they have a Grand Calibur! Thanks for the tip! I've really wanted one since I first heard about it from you!!! I love the large die cuts like your card! It gives it such a nice graceful shape! This is such a gorgeous design, Mona! I love everything!

RobinH said...

Stunning card Mona! Everything is perfect!

Deb Lewis said...

Gorgeous butterflies, both the PP and your die cuts! Love the colors you used and OMG, the stitching on that circle is unbelievable! You are soooooooo talented, Mona!

Pammy said...

OMG, this card is so amazing Mona! I think your die cut butterflies are gorgeous and pair so nicely with the beautiful PP! You should submit this one; I'm sure it would get picked!

Helen Watanabi said...

Phenomenal card Mona! I love the shape using those large dies! Can't wait to find my own GC!!!

Regan said...

Great card Mona! It's beautiful! I think you did a great job without buttons and bows! :) TFS!

Regan

Silvia said...

You did a fantastic job, Mona! There is so much harmony and beauty on this card. Love the butterflies background, and the lace is gorgeous too!!!

Betty Wright said...

Mona, I would have taken a picture, too. I am so glad some stores will carry this. I do not own any of the grands, yet. Although, I am one of thousands I am sure to request some big ones! LOL! I really heart the size and shape of your card! Your detailing and design is always beautiful and a feast for the eyes! Lovely card with the no buttons and bows challenge! Thanks so much for playing Flourishes FTTC!

Paper Bagley said...

Mona, Congratulations on your winner with flourishes!!! I will be adding you to follow for your work is inspiring and I like your style. Tootsie

Michelle Logan said...

Oh darn, it looks like I got here too late and missed seeing your beautiful card! Out for publication, how exciting! I guess I'll have to wait! Anyways, congratulations!


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