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Sweet & Simple Stamping with House-Mouse Rare Bloom
Hi crafty friends! I’m Paula Fontenelle from Crafting with Paula, and I’m so excited to be here on the Spellbinders’ blog for the very first time! I hope you enjoy this tutorial I’ve put together, especially if you’re just getting started with stamping and coloring. Today, we’re diving into some stamping basics using the adorable House-Mouse Rare Bloom Collection. These stamps are the cutest, and guess what? The entire scene is in one stamp, which makes it so easy to create a complete card in one go. Win! LET’S TALK STAMPING! I colored all the cards with Copic markers, which are alcohol-based. So here’s your first must-know tip: Use a…
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Coping with Mistakes While Using the Jack of All Trades Add-On Wild Joker
Hello crafters! Joan Bardee here having fun using the new Wild Joker die set, an addition to the amazing Jack of All Trades Collection by the even more amazing Jaycee Gaspar. The set consists of dies that form a large Joker image and a Joker sentiment. You can use all or part of the joker image on a card, or even some of the smaller elements on their own. Went through my usual angst making this card – second guessing color choices, worrying about the details, making mistakes, etc. Follow along with me and decide whether my mistakes are deal breakers or not worth thinking about. WILD JOKER I love…
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National Craft Month with Spellbinders! Week 4: Show Your Craft Room & Storage Solutions
Welcome to the final week of our National Craft Month Celebration! Over the past few weeks, we’ve explored Mastering Techniques, Unlocking Creativity, and Crafting for Every Occasion – and now, it’s time to focus on one of the most essential parts of crafting: organization and storage! A well-organized craft space can make a huge difference in your creativity. Whether you have a dedicated craft room, a small crafting nook, or a portable storage system, finding the right organization methods helps you make the most of your creative time. Craft Stax & Smart Storage Solutions One of our favorite ways to keep supplies tidy and accessible is with Craft Stax storage…
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National Craft Month with Spellbinders! Week 3: Crafting for Every Occasion
Welcome back to National Craft Month with Spellbinders! So far, we’ve explored Mastering Techniques in Week 1 and Unlocking Creativity in Week 2. Now, it’s time to shift our focus to something we all love – crafting for every occasion! Cards, gifts, and DIY décor are the perfect way to add a personal touch to life’s special moments. Whether you’re celebrating a holiday, a milestone event, or simply sending a heartfelt note, Spellbinders has the inspiration you need. This week, we’re highlighting projects that are perfect for holidays, special events, and everyday moments, making it easy to create something meaningful for any occasion. Let’s dive into Week 3: Crafting for…
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National Craft Month with Spellbinders! Week 2: Unlocking Creativity
Welcome back to National Craft Month with Spellbinders! We hope you enjoyed Week 1, where we explored Mastering Techniques to help you build a strong crafting foundation. Now, it’s time to unlock your creativity! Week 2 is all about thinking outside the box, trying new techniques, and experimenting with different mediums to bring your artistic vision to life. Whether you’re adding elegant wax seals, creating dimensional explosion boxes, or exploring layered stencils, there are endless ways to stretch your creativity. Let’s dive into this week’s lineup of inspiring ideas! How to Wax Seal – Tips & Ideas for Beginners There’s something timeless and elegant about wax seals. Whether you’re sealing…
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National Craft Month with Spellbinders! Week 1: Mastering Techniques
Hello, creative friends! Welcome to National Craft Month, a time dedicated to celebrating creativity, learning new skills, and growing as an artist. Throughout March, we’re bringing you a special four-part series filled with inspiration, expert techniques, clever crafting hacks, and smart storage solutions to help you make the most of your creative time. We’re kicking off Week 1 with a focus on Mastering Techniques – because no matter where you are in your crafting journey, there’s always something new to discover! Whether you’re just starting out or looking to refine your skills, Spellbinders has the tools and resources to help you create with confidence. Mastering Techniques: This week, we’re diving…
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Simple and Elegant Cards with the Vivid Expressions Collection
Hi there, this is Annie Williams and I’m excited to be back on the blog today to share a couple of simple and elegant cards made with the new Vivid Expressions Collection. The gorgeous BetterPress designs, pretty sentiments, and ornate die sets in this collection all work together beautifully to create stunning cards with ease. Here I chose a pretty purple palette to work with the collection and create three cards for different occasions. Gilded Anniversary Card I loved the gorgeous border patterns from the Pressed Lace Borders Press Plate & Die Set and thought they would look beautiful foiled and flanking the center panel of an anniversary card. Apply…
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Florals Through the Year Class
Join Kim Kesti in the Spellbinder studio for the Florals Through the Year Calendar Class! In this exciting video, Kim walks you through creating a beautiful floral-themed calendar for each month of 2025 using our specially designed bundle. What You’ll Learn: How to use the Better Press system to craft a stunning calendar. Step-by-step instructions for each month’s floral design. Tips for organizing your materials for a smooth crafting experience. How to assemble a sturdy easel for displaying your finished calendar. Bundle Includes: All 12 BetterPress plates – one for each month. Calendar Set with weeks & months. 25 cotton card panels perfectly sized for your calendar. A bonus easel…
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Retro Dance Party – Inspired Cards Featuring Shine Bright Collection by Carissa Wiley
Hello, crafty friends! This is Emily Leiphart and I’m thrilled to be back on the Spellbinders blog, featuring the disco-themed Shine Bright Collection by Carissa Wiley. In my youth, I spent a fair share of my time dancing in nightclubs and going to karaoke bars with friends. It was great exercise and a lot of fun! Carissa’s new collection makes me want to get back on the dance floor, even if that’s just in my house and I’m alone. LOL When I first saw these products, I immediately thought “SPARKLE”! I’m definitely going to use lots of sparkle on these cards. How could I not? The disco balls inspired a…
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Dressing Up Projects with Subtle Hints of Glitter
Hello crafty friends! It’s Rachel Alvarado from RachelAlvaradoDesigns.com. I have some handmade birthday tags to share with you today that feature one of the many ways to subtly add glitter to your projects. If you haven’t checked them out yet, Spellbinders offers a vast array of gorgeous colored glitter. You can check out all of the colors offered HERE. This glitter easily adheres to your projects with whatever adhesive you desire to use. I created five fun little birthday-themed tags using the beautiful Birthday Wreath Add-ons Etched Dies and Dotted Tags Etched Dies. For each tag, I used some colored Art Glitter along with my die cuts. To do this,…
