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Step by Step Tutorial: Spooktacularly Cute Crew
Hi there, crafty friends! I’m Rebecca Keppel, and spooky season is the next big celebration this year! The Boo Crew Etched Dies from Spellbinders Spooktacular Collection by Simon Hurley is a fun die set that creates the cutest ghosts for a card with lots of spooky fun! Let’s make a card using all three ghosts! Die-cut each ghost from white cardstock. There is a die that cuts out shapes to use behind the ghost’s face to fill in their eyes and mouths. There are die sets for arms and lots of accessories, too. Cut the shape for behind the ghost face from Raven Cardstock. There is a layer for the ghost…
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Step by Step Tutorial: Cuckoo Cottage Harvest Time Thank You Card
Hello crafty friends, Heejung Hunsberger here, and I’m so excited to share a delightful autumn-themed card featuring the upcoming Cuckoo Cottage Collection and the beautiful Harvest Time die set, releasing this August! This project combines embossing, die-cutting, and a touch of watercolor for a truly unique and heartfelt card. 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. Let’s get started! Step 1: Create Your Embossed Background Start with a piece of white cardstock and the Spellbinders Oak Forest 3D Embossing Folder. Run the cardstock through your die-cutting machine with the…
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Step by Step Tutorial: Create a Halloween Card
Hi there, this is Annie Williams, and I’m excited to share step-by-step instructions to create this adorable Halloween card made with the exclusive Pupkin Die Set from Spellbinders. This little guy is so sweet and perfect for sending a cute Halloween hello to any dog lover on your list! Die cut the pup and his costume out of white, Anchor, Raven, Carrot, Rainforest, and Violet cardstock using the Pupkin Die Set. For a little extra interest, add some shading and spots to the head, feet, and snout die-cuts using grey ink and a sponge dauber. Assemble the puppy with liquid glue, using reverse tweezers to pick and place tiny die-cut…
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City Holiday Collection Introduction with Yana Smakula
We’re so excited to welcome Yana Smakula back to the blog today to introduce her brand-new City Holiday Collection — a sophisticated and stylish release just in time for festive cardmaking. This five-piece collection is Yana’s first die-focused release, inspired by her love for clean lines, classic sentiments, and timeless holiday charm. Whether you’re crafting chic cityscapes or layering elegant BetterPress sentiments, this collection is all about mixing creativity with cozy holiday magic. Let’s take a closer look at each set! Want to see the collection in action? Watch Yana’s video introduction on her YouTube Channel. Shadow Joy Die Set Make joy the star of your card front! This bold…
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Combining Foil and BetterPress for Simple and Pretty Encouragement Cards
Hi there, this is Annie Williams, and I’m thrilled to be back on the blog today to share a couple of simple and pretty cards made with the Modern Botanicals Collection by Dina Wakley. The fun new embossing folders and abstract BetterPress plate designs in this collection combine beautifully with her previously-released designs. I was inspired to mix foiling with letterpress techniques to create three easy encouragement cards. Things Will Work Out Card The fun elements in the Flourishing BetterPress Plate Set can be arranged in limitless ways or you can use the included registration template for easy placement. Here I used Dina’s arrangement, but combined a little foil with…
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Classy Cards with Paul Antonio Better Press Plates
Hello Crafters! Nancy Leppek here from Scrapper at Heart.com. I am happy to be back as a guest on the Spellbinder’s Blog. Today, I am sharing three different cards using the recently released Paul Antonio Happy Everything Better Press Sentiments. This release has the most beautiful fonts, especially when they are foiled. For each one of my cards, I have incorporated the delicate Eyelet Scallop Border in my design. Let’s get to it, shall we! Hope You’re Feeling Better I am in love with the new Colorwheel Cardstock, and here I am using a soft color palette using shades of Tutu, Blush, and Brushed White. First, I foiled the sentiment…
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Colorful Floral Cards with the Wildflowers Collection by Lisa Horton
Hi there, this is Annie Williams and I’m excited to be back on the blog today to share a couple of colorful springtime cards made with the new Wildflowers Collection by Lisa Horton. The gorgeous floral dies, versatile background images, and customizable sentiments in this collection inspired me to create three bright and pretty cards for a variety of occasions. Gladiolus Birthday Card The Layered Gladiolus Die Set creates a beautiful focal point perfect for all kinds of cards. Here, I chose shades of coral to contrast with an aqua background for this colorful birthday card for a friend. Die cut Bellini, Coral, and Rainforest Cardstock using the Layered Gladiolus…
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Simple and Elegant Cards with the Spring In Kyoto Collection
Hi there, this is Annie Williams and I’m thrilled to be back on the blog today to share a couple of pretty cards made with the new Spring In Kyoto Collection by Alex Syberia Designs. The beautiful die sets, gorgeous backgrounds, and classic sentiments in this collection inspired me to create three simple and elegant cards for a variety of occasions. KOKESHI DOLL HELLO CARD The Kokeshi Dolls Die Set is so beautiful, and I love how you can customize different parts of the doll for different recipients. Here I used a classic red, black, and gold color scheme for this easy and pretty hello card for a friend. Die…
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How To Hot Foil & Color Cherry Blossoms
Hello there, Michelle Short here to share a step-by-step tutorial with you using the Cherry Blossoms BetterPress Plate & Die Set from the Spring in Kyoto Collection by Alex Syberia Designs. There is lots that can be done with this set – the plates can be pressed or hot foiled, and they can also be coloured in lots of different ways. Today I am hot foiling and colouring with alcohol markers. STEP 1 – HOT FOILING THE IMAGE First, prepare your materials: Turn on Glimmer Hot Foil System and let it heat up (red power light will show). Cut a piece of Classic White ColorWheel Cardstock to size. Cut Opaque…
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Sending Love On Special Occasions
Hello crafters! It’s Lisa Tilson here with you today on the Spellbinders blog. I’m delighted to be here to share some ways to use the Copperplate On Your Wedding Day Collection with you. This is a beautiful collection by Paul Antonio that includes four wedding-themed press plates although the “Sending Love” plate can be used on a wider variety of cards. All the Copperplate collections feature a beautiful Copperplate script that serves as the focal point of your card. As with all press plates, you can also foil them, so you get double the fun! On Your Wedding Day For my first card, I am using the Copperplate On Your…
