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  • A Very Meow-y Christmas, BP-375, S4-1546, S4-1547, S5-761, S5-747
    Cardmaking,  Die Cutting,  Step by Step Tutorials

    Christmas Cats Shaker Card Tutorial with Spellbinders Christmas Cats Collection

    July 13, 2026 / No Comments

    Hello, crafty friends! It’s Marie here again from Marie Nicole Designs, and I have such a fun card to share today! The Christmas Cats collection has so many cute dies, a few 3D embossing folders, and some Better Press sentiments that perfectly finish of the feline theme. I mixed and matched a few things in today’s card, and I’ll be showing you a step-by-step on how you can replicate this one on your own. Let’s get started! Cut Out Your Cats! There are four different cats in the Christmas Cats die set. Using the cat or cats you prefer, cut out the pieces and assemble. I have pictured all the…

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    December 1, 2020
    The Effortless Greetings Project Kit | Planner Inspiration with Heba Alsibai | Video tutorial #Spellbinders #NeverStopMaking #GlimmerHotFoilSystem

    The Effortless Greetings Project Kit | Planner Inspiration with Heba Alsibai | Video

    April 10, 2020
  • HOW TO ASSEMBLE SPECTACULAR SANTA FOR A CLEAN & SIMPLE CHRISTMAS CARD, S5-723, SDS-231
    Cardmaking,  Die Cutting,  Step by Step Tutorials

    Spectacular Santa Christmas Card Tutorial with Spellbinders Etched Dies

    July 11, 2026 / No Comments

    Hello there, Michelle Short here to share a step-by-step tutorial with you using the new Spectacular Santa Etched Dies. This wonderful die creates a large-sized Santa that can take centre stage on a card. I kept to a traditional colour palette today for Santa, adding in a little pink for the background, but you can definitely experiment with different colour combinations! DIE CUTTING SANTA PLEASE NOTE: The dies are shown in the photo facing upwards, so that you can see which die is cut from which cardstock. When die cutting, you need to have the cut side facing down onto the cardstock. Die-cut Spectacular Santa Etched Dies from cardstock. Cut…

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    June 24, 2023

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    March 22, 2024
    January 2019 Glimmer Hot Foil Kit of the Month is Here – My Love Grows

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    January 1, 2019
  • Spectacular Backgrounds for Spectacular Animals, S3-564, S3-565, S5-722, SDS-231, S5-747
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    How to Make Cute Christmas Cards with the Spectacular Collection

    July 10, 2026 / 1 Comment

    Hey there, friends! It’s Marie here again from Marie Nicole Designs. I have a few cards to share with you featuring the Spectacular Collection from Spellbinder. This collection is so cute! There are several characters available for you to piece together, accessorize, and add to cards, tags, or gifts with a fun Christmas theme. I’m going to feature the Spectacular Bear for the first card, but I want to give you a few background ideas for some of the Bear’s friends, as well. Let’s get started! CUT AND ASSEMBLE CHARACTER PIECES Cut all the pieces for the Bear character. The pieces are laid out in this photo next to the…

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    April 3, 2023
    Spellbinders April 2018 Small Die of the Month is Here!

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    April 2, 2018
    January 2019 Card Kit of the Month is Here – You're My Type!January 2019 Card Kit of the Month is Here – You're My Type!

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    January 1, 2019
  • Make a simple Christmas card featuring Spellbinders Spectacular Penguin, S3-565. SDS-231
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    Spectacular Penguin Christmas Card Tutorial with Spellbinders Etched Dies

    July 9, 2026 / No Comments

    Hello crafters, my name is Sarah Leese and in today’s blog, we are going to make a simple A2 Landscape Christmas card featuring the Spectacular Penguin die set and coordinating sentiment stamps. The Spectacular Christmas collection launches on July 10th 2026. Club Members enjoy early access now.   First, we are going to make the card blank using Classic White cardstock. Cut a piece that is 4 ¼” x 11” and score at 5 ½”; this will give you an A2 Landscape card blank. Cut a piece of Poppy cardstock to 4 ¼” x 5 ½”. Pick a Christmas-themed embossing folder. I am using the 3d embossing folder from July’s…

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    May 2024 Stencil of the Month Preview & Tutorials – Tropical Spray

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    May 1, 2024
    March 2021 Amazing Paper Grace Die of the Month is Here – Mini 3D Vignette Floral Mason Jar

    March 2021 Amazing Paper Grace Die of the Month is Here – Mini 3D Vignette Floral Mason Jar

    March 1, 2021
    Country Christmas Collection Introduction with Annie Williams

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    July 14, 2025
  • Spectacular Deer Ombre Background & Diecutting Tutorial, S5-722, S5-564, S5-526, E3D-146
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    Spectacular Deer Christmas Card Tutorial with Spellbinders Etched Dies

    July 8, 2026 / 1 Comment

    Hi, crafty friends! Lea Lawson here with you today, creating a card featuring the adorable new Spectacular Deer die set. I’m sharing my step-by-step process in easy-to-follow photos and instructions! The Spectacular Christmas collection launches on July 10th 2026. Club Members enjoy early access now. Die-cut the deer body (from the Spectacular Bear die set) from Fawn & Alabaster cardstock. Die-cut the scarf layers from Poppy and Peridot cardstock. Die-cut the deer head & antlers from Fawn, Alabaster & Truffle cardstock. Die-cut the eye backers, nose, and hooves from Raven cardstock. Die-cut the inner ear & cheeks from Blush cardstock. Assemble and glue the deer together in steps. Be sure…

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    February 10, 2020
    Gilded Greetings with Erum Tasneem

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    July 9, 2022
    Spellbinders Becca Feeken Picot Petite Collection - Cardmaking Inspiration with Annie Wiliams. #Spellbinders #NeverStopMaking #AmazingPaperGrace #DieCutting #Cardmaking

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    September 28, 2020
  • July 2026 Stencil of the Month Preview & Tutorials – Holiday Harmony
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    July 2026 Stencil of the Month Preview & Tutorials – Holiday Harmony

    July 1, 2026 / No Comments

    Our July 2026 Stencil of the Month Club preview & tutorials are here! Here’s a look at the design for this month – Holiday Harmony: July 2026 Stencil of the Month – Video Tutorial Watch the video tutorial using this month’s kit below or on YouTube: Additional inspiration Here’s a closer look at the projects we created using our July 2026 Stencil of the Month: July 2026 All Clubs Crate – Join & Save! The All Clubs Crate is the ultimate Spellbinders club subscription, delivering every monthly club kit plus exclusive extras and premium member benefits. Formerly known as the Deluxe Caboodle (Want It All), the updated name reflects exactly…

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    May 23, 2018
    Wrapping and Presenting Crystal Clear Boxes for Holiday Gifts

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    December 2, 2023
    July 2025 3D Embossing Folder of the Month Preview & Tutorials – Starry Snowfall

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    July 2, 2025
  • July 2026 3D Embossing Folder of the Month Preview & Tutorials – Festive Greetings
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    July 1, 2026 / No Comments

    Our July 2026 3D Embossing Folder of the Month preview & tutorials are here! Exclusive Embossing Folder adds texture and dimension to any project. Size will generally be 5.5″ x 8.5″ and can be used to make slimline, 5″ x 7″, and a variety of sized projects. Please note, new Subscription Sign-Up Window will now open on the 6th of each month and close on the 27th (once existing club members subscriptions have been processed.) If there is additional inventory remaining, then they will be made available for new subscriptions and will have limited availability. Continuing Subscriptions will charge on the 5th of each month. This means existing Club Members…

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    October 28, 2025
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  • July 2026 2D Embossing Folder of the Month Preview & Tutorials – Snuggly Knit
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    July 1, 2026 / No Comments

    Our July 2026 2D Embossing Folder of the Month preview & tutorials are here! Exclusive 2D Embossing Folder adds texture and dimension to any project. Size will generally be 5.5″ x 8.5″ and can be used to make slimline, 5″ x 7″, and a variety of sized projects. Please note, new Subscription Sign-Up Window will now open on the 6th of each month and close on the 27th (once existing club members subscriptions have been processed.) If there is additional inventory remaining, then they will be made available for new subscriptions and will have limited availability. Continuing Subscriptions will charge on the 5th of each month. This means existing Club…

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  • July 2026 Clear Stamp + Die of the Month Preview & Tutorials – Cue The Merry
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    July 1, 2026 / No Comments

    Our July 2026 Clear Stamp & Die of the Month preview & tutorials are here! Join the Clear Stamp & Die of the Month Club and receive an expertly designed clear stamp and coordinating die set each month, complete with inspiration. Plus, members get store savings, extra deals, gifts, and more. This stamp set features made-in-the-USA stamps from high-quality photopolymer for clear, crisp impressions. Our stamps create one of the best impressions on the market, giving you a perfect stamped image every time! Please note, new Subscription Sign-Up Window will now open on the 6th of each month and close on the 27th (once existing club members subscriptions have been…

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