Here is another card sample that I made for the recent run of Spellbinders shows on Create and Craft TV using the Captivating Squares die set.
Simple doesn’t describe this card. Simpler than simple would be better.
Using the most basic black and white cardstock that I could find I cut out the Captivating Squares large die and then two of the mid sized squares. I then used the Spellbinders standard circles to cut apertures in the three die cut squares. I added a grey layer to each of these as well, cutting the aperture slightly smaller so that it would form a layer in the white card aperture.
I then added these to the black cardstock and finished the design off with some other die cuts and a couple of gems.
If you have any questions or comments about this card, please feel free to use the comments section below.
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Thanks for reading/looking :)
J.


I know I’m seeing this late but this card is ‘captivating’, yes it really caught my eye. I love it!
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Thank you :)
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Just love this card!!! Can you please share with me the cameo lady is lovely could you tell me which die you used?
Many Thankx
Morag
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It was from Marianne Designs.
J :)
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Hi. Thought I caught tail end of a demo on ‘Create & Craft’ using this die, Captivating Squares, with an overlap cut away section with card or die outside sandwich on Spellbinder machine. Result looked great, could you include here please & love your ideas
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I am planning a post with this technique in mind. Should be done in the next week or so.
J :)
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This is just an elegant card, please could you tell me the make of the bow die on either side of the Lady’s head.
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I believe it’s a Memory Box die.
J :)
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Please can you tell me what die you used for the lady’s head? Thank you x
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Great card John, I have stamps of these silhouette ladies, so could make something similar. Love the idea.
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Elegant card John – I love black and white together. Pat x
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Hi John. You are a very talented gentleman this card is beautiful
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Hi John
Black and white always make for striking, elegant cards and this is no exception.
Ang x
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Hi John
This is a stunning looking card, so chic.
I love the captivating square dies its on my to get /wish list.
The black and white is lifted by the addition of the grey it’s great.
Best wishes from Katie-Louise
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Hello John
A beautiful card – yes it maybe simple to do but it looks fab. Loving the sillouette dies you used on this and the pink card you also did for this show.
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Hi John, stunning card! Thanks for sharing your creations and giving us so much inspiration. x
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Excellent, thank you for sharing.
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Simply Stunning! I Love it thanks for sharing
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Hi John,
Fabulous card. I love the monochrome look and the dies are just too wonderful. I always love your designs.
All the very best!
Carol
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Morning John. So simple yet so effective! Really like black and white cards.The Captivating Squares die look very versatile.
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