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  • Cardmaking,  Die Cutting,  Embossing

    Cute and Colorful Cards with the Sky’s The Limit Collection

    April 29, 2025 / No Comments

    Hi there, this is Annie Williams and I’m so happy to be back on the blog today to share a couple of simple and cute cards made with the new Sky’s The Limit Collection by Simon Hurley.  The adorable dies and pretty sentiments in the collection inspired me to create two colorful cards perfect for sending an encouraging note to a friend. KEEP SOARING CARD  I have two young kids who love flying kites, and over the years I have really come to appreciate how peaceful it is to stand on a beach or in a field and watch these colorful pieces of art fly.  For my first card, I…

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    Kites & Dreams: A Look at the Sky’s the Limit Collection with Simon Hurley

    April 28, 2025 / No Comments

    Hi, friends! I’m Lauren Taylor Made and I’m thrilled to be guest blogging today to share my excitement for the brand new Sky’s the Limit collection from Spellbinders and Simon Hurley! This collection is bursting with adorable kites and cheerful sentiments that are perfect for creating uplifting handmade cards. I’ve had so much fun playing with the etched dies, the stunning 3D embossing folder and coordinating layering stencils, and the beautiful BetterPress sentiments. Get ready to send your creativity soaring! For my first card, I wanted to capture the feeling of kites flying high in a breezy sky. I started by embossing a piece of Waterfall cardstock with the Flying Kites…

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    Colorful and Elegant Cards with the Yana’s Daisies Collection

    April 26, 2025 / No Comments

    Hi there, this is Annie Williams and I’m thrilled to be back on the blog today to share a couple of pretty and colorful cards made with the new Yana’s Daisies Collection by Yana Smakula. The gorgeous press plates, dies, and sentiments in the collection inspired me to create two pretty cards showcasing this beautiful bloom. THINKING OF YOU CARD Gerbera daisies, Shasta daisies, Cape daisies…doesn’t matter, I love them all!  As my very favorite flower, I couldn’t wait to play with Yana’s new collection celebrating everything daisy. The Yana’s Daisies Die Set seemed like a great place to start, so I added tons of bright color for this simple…

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  • BetterPress,  Cardmaking

    Delicate Duo: Capturing the Charm of Daisies

    April 25, 2025 / 1 Comment

    Hi there, my Spellbinders’ friends!  My name is Jaycee Gaspar, and I’m so excited to share two cards featuring Yana’s Daisies by Yana Smakula. This collection features gorgeous daisy images in Yana’s signature die-cut outline style. I decided to pair the A2 and A7 BetterPress plates with complementary color layering stencils. For my designs, I chose to emphasize the versatility of these plates by using cohesive color palettes—just like the vast daisy family, Asteraceae. Up first, I used Yana’s Daisy Trio BetterPress Plate and its coordinating Layered Daisy Trio Stencil to make this card based on Rudbeckia. In my home state of Colorado, these black-eyed-susans thrive in the dry and…

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  • BetterPress,  Cardmaking,  Die Cutting,  Embossing

    Delightful Daisies

    April 23, 2025 / No Comments

    Hello crafters! It’s Lisa Tilson here with you again on the Spellbinders blog. I’m thrilled to be here to share some ways to use Yana’s Daisies Collection with you. This is a lovely collection by Yana Smakula that includes a couple of press plates with coordinating stencils, a set of etched dies, a 3D embossing folder and a set of BetterPress sentiments. I often talk about double the fun with press plates as they can be foiled as well as pressed and they give stunning results whatever technique you choose. There is also another way to use them and I cover that later in this post! There are so many…

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    Clean and Simple Cards Using the Field Notes Collection

    April 22, 2025 / 1 Comment

    Hello! Jen Kotas here today with three cards featuring the Field Notes Collection. This collection includes three die sets, two BetterPress sets, a stamp set and a 3D embossing folder. I kept my cards clean and simple today. The embossing folder adds a lovely texture and design to the background allowing the die cuts and images to shine. I did not have the stamp set to use so I pulled out the Holding Your Heart Sentiments BetterPress Plates and Die Set to use instead. When I first used this set I made lots of extras. Perfect for times like this! Emboss a 4 x 5 1/4” panel of Alabaster ColorWheel…

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    January 25, 2019
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    April 11, 2018
    February 2021 Amazing Paper Grace Die of the Month is Here – Bella Diamante

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    February 1, 2021
  • BetterPress,  Cardmaking,  Die Cutting,  Embossing

    Pastel Tone Textures Cards with Field Notes Collection

    April 21, 2025 / No Comments

    Hello, Crafty Friends, I’m Heejung Hunsberger, and I am honored to return as a guest designer for Spellbinders this month. Today, I’m excited to share three cards in pastel tones that feature the Field Notes Collection. If you’d like to get to know me better, visit my blog or follow me on Instagram. Additionally, I have a YouTube channel where I regularly post video tutorials. YOU’RE IN MY THOUGHTS CARD First, I embossed the Field Notes 3D embossing folder onto the Waterfall Color Card stock. Before embossing, spray water onto the card stock; this additional step yields better results than embossing without water spray. I used the BetterPress System to…

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    January 31, 2019
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    April 18, 2025 / 1 Comment

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    From Inspiration to Creation with the DIY Color Deck by Jean Manis

    April 17, 2025 / 6 Comments

    Hello! Looking for a fresh approach to choosing colors for your crafts? Jean Manis here sharing three projects that showcase the DIY Color Deck from Spellbinders. Each of the 52 cards in the deck features an art piece alongside five blank spaces, inviting you to swatch custom color combinations. Draw inspiration from the overall style, mood, and/or the hues that resonate most with you. Let’s take a look! A PERCHED BIRD IN BOLD HUES For my first card, I used an image with a girl in a black top, surrounded by red and yellow floral elements. Drawing from this striking palette, I crafted a card featuring a bird perched on…

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  • Cardmaking,  Die Cutting,  Gift Boxes,  Wax Seals

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    April 16, 2025 / No Comments

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