Borderabilities and Shapeabilities Pendants

Borderabilities give a three-in-one solution for cutting, embossing and stenciling. Create borders, trim scrapbook pages, or embellish envelopes and 3D projects with these versatile templates.

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1. Beautiful Borders made easy

   
   By Beate Johns

   I had a lot of fun playing with the Borderabilitites and matching Shapeabilities pendants for this review. I love the beautiful, intricate borders that can be created and I love even more that Spellbinders came out with matching Pendant dies so finishing up your project is a breeze.
   
   When I used my Borderabilities for the first few times, I had to run them through my Wizard twice to get all the intricate detail cut out. No problem, but I played some more and found out that when you line up the die on the side of your cutting mat instead of the middle, most of the time everything will be cut out the first time.
   
   Another wonderful point for the Borderabilities templates is that the Petite pack comes with two die templates. One cuts the edge of your cardstock and is perfect for cutting and embossing the edge of your card base! How cool is that? The other template creates matching strips of cardstock by cutting both sides of the strip. Both templates can be used to emboss cardstock and also to stencil the embossed part of it.
   
   The templates measure 5 1/2" so it's easy to cut even the long side of your card base!
   
   Now the Pendants, the Pendants are so much fun to play with. You can layer them on top of each other, or you can use them to layer regular shapes on top or underneath.
   Borderabilities and the matching Pendants are now on my must have list. I will definitely keep collecting them. There are so many wonderful designs out there already.
   

2. Easy Elegance

   
   By Rose Ann Reynolds

   I love using die cut shapes on my projects and the new Borderabilities and Shapeabilities Pendant dies make it easy to add elegance with such beautiful detailing.
   
   There was a bit of a learning curve when I first tried out the Pendants. With such fine details on the die, there were areas that weren't cutting through all the way. I found out that if you run the die through the Wizard twice, rotating between passes, the problem is solved. It worked perfectly!
   
   Another incident that I came across was removing my die cut from the die after embossing. This was easily resolved by using my piercing tool or Multipurpose tool from Creative Memories to carefully push the card stock free, making sure not to distort or damage my cut piece.
   
   The variety of the dies and how well they all work together make for so many different looks and combinations! I love using some of the small dies to add subtle accents to some of my projects and also had fun cutting multiple pendants in different sizes and colors, then layering with foam tape for a more elaborate design. Stenciling the designs also gave and fun and different look.
   
   In conclusion, I would definitely recommend these dies for their elegance and beauty, and for the variety of different looks you can achieve by using them!!
   

3. Decorative Edges Galore

   
   By Ashley Newell

   Borderabilities die cut and emboss decorative edges on your projects. Spellbinders offers a wide variety of designs. Although Spellbinders offers scallop edge Borderabilities, most of the designs are very ornate and detailed. For those designers who like clean and simple concepts, Borderabilities may be a challenge to use. The Borderabilities can be used to create a decorative edge on a card or an element to add to the card design. Shapeabilities Pendants are great complements to Borderabilities and work well with Nestabilities to create unique embellishments. For both, embossing, stenciling, and die-cutting are all options to incorporate into projects, making the products very versatile in technique use. However, most of the designs are so intricate and ornate that it excludes the graphic-style designs.
   
   Using Borderabilities and Shapeabilities was similar to Nestabilities. I had a difficult time die cutting on heavy weight cardstock. I used 110 pound cardstock and had to run the die through the Wizard over four times to get a full cut. Sometimes, I still had to take my scissors to finish the cut. After die cutting, I had difficulty removing the Shapeabilities or Borderabilities from the die itself. I would recommend using light weight cardstock or patterned paper with these dies to get clean and easy cuts. Embossing the die cuts was simple and easy and the exact same process to Nestabilities. I recommend Borderabilities and Shapeabilities Pendants to the traditional crafter who has an eye for decorative and ornate details.

4. A PERFECT PAIRING

   
   By Mary Brown

   Okay . . . I have to admit I just LOVE when we MUST review Spellbinder Products. I especially like how their products are a three-fer. You can do three different things with '-abilities' products. I like that they stack and pair things up. And here, they DID IT AGAIN! This month we reviewed their PERFECT PAIRING of Pendants and Borderabilities. In the Pendant package you get the main large pendant with a removable middle and 3 smaller images that you can use for embellishments. The matching Borderabilities dies come with two different borders - a strip border and a border for the edge of your card. I reviewed the Tulip Pendant and Borderabilities and the Contemporary Hearts set.
   
   I will tell you when I first used these in my Wizard, I did run into a problem with them cutting all the way through. The designs (especially the Contemporary Hearts one) are VERY detailed and I couldn't quite get them to work. After asking for help, I received the tip of putting it through once and then doing a quarter turn and running it through a second time. That was all it needed! Another tip I received was to position it more toward the side of the plate instead of right down the middle. This worked too! I also used this with the Big Shot with great results. You just have to play around with shims to get it cutting through. Once I did, one pass through was all I needed for great cuts every time!
   
   Another thing you will find with these is because of the detail, you need a pin or a piercing tool to clean out all the little pieces. Spellbinders put little holes in there to help you out... BRILLIANT!! I don't consider this a flaw . . . it is because of all the detail you get in these designs.
   
   I used these for the cutting, the embossing and the stenciling that they talk about and loved all three ways. I also found that I would save the little pieces and use these cut out pieces for embellishments too! So, you have lots of options with your investment in these products.
   
   I like the look of circle elements on my projects and these are a great way to add a unique circle element. With the multiple sizes you get in each package you are set for projects large and small! Pendants and Borderabilities. . . it's another PERFECT PAIRING from Spellbinders!

5. Intricate Designs & Easy Elegance

   
   By Angel Wilde

   The Spellbinders dies continue to impress me. It’s amazing how that little piece of metal can turn an ordinary piece of cardstock into a beautifully embossed and die cut creation. Unlike punches that have quickly filled several drawers in my craft room, storage is not an issue with my Spellbinders dies. My entire collection (30 sets of dies) can fit into one drawer. Amazing, but true.
   
   For this review, I had the privilege of working with the Renaissance Hearts and In Spades Borderabilities and matching Pendant dies. They were quite easy to use. Due to the intricate patterns, I found it occasionally necessary to run the sandwich through my Wizard twice to get a complete cut. After advice from others, I found that placing the die toward one edge was helpful. Taking the finished die cut out of the die was another small problem. I did have one get torn, but using a paper piercing tool and working carefully was an easy solution. After using the dies a few times, this became less of an issue.
   
   I think Spellbinders really thought of everything when they released this collection. The Borderabilities and Pendants compliment each other fabulously, and the Borderabilities feature 2 separate dies - one cuts completely to give you a border to add to your project and the other leaves one side uncut to give your card a gorgeous die cut edge.
   
   The Borderabilities and Pendants work magically together, but I also enjoyed layering them with other Nestabilities and Shapeabilities. The options and creative opportunities really are endless!
   
   I’m adding several of these dies to my ever growing wish list!

6. Beautiful Detailed Dies!

   
   By Jeni Allen

   I was really excited to be able to review another Spellbinders product. I've been very happy with all of the products I've used from Spellbinders, and the Borderabilities did not change that at all! I have to admit that I was a tad sheepish to begin working with these products; they looked like a lot of work! I am happy to report that upon opening the packages, I was happy to find that both the Shapaeilities Pendants and Borderabilities are as easy to use as Nestabilities, so don't be afraid of the detail!
   
   I received the Shapeabilities Spades and Lattice Pendants and the Borderabilities that coordinate with the pendants. I love the way the dies work together! It is so great to have products that are said to coordinate and then really do work well together! The Shapeabilities Pendants and Borderabilities also work well with the rest of the lines from Spellbinders. Nestabilities provide a great addition to both sets of dies.
   
   I thought the images were fantastic when simply cut out, but was amazed at how much the WOW factor was raised simply by embossing them after cutting. I think the embossed images are breathtaking! It is amazing how much more detail is available by just running the cut image and die through the Wizard again with the embossing mat! I really liked that as I cut and embossed the main die, I had little stencil pieces that were cut out and embossed were perfect for adding a little detail to other parts of the card! These Pendants and Borderabilities really add a great touch of sophistication to any project. Shapeabilities and Borderabilities would great additions to scrapbook pages! The images are perfect for adding to small boxes and bag. The possibilities are simply endless!
   
   I was very happy with the results I had while reviewing the Shapeabilities Pendants and Borderabilities. After seeing some of the other dies available in the Shapeabilities and Borderabilities, I will definitely look into growing my collection!

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