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  • HOW TO CREATE LIGHT UP CARDS IN AN EASY WAY, 15077, S4-1451, S4-1452, BP-312, S6-261, S4-1496, S4-1375, STP-246
    Cardmaking,  Die Cutting,  Step by Step Tutorials

    How to Create Light Up Cards in an Easy Way

    October 18, 2025 / No Comments

    Hello there, Michelle Short here, and I am delighted to be back on the Spellbinders blog today, sharing two cards using the Pear Blossom Press One Light- 2 Pack. These lights make adding fun light-up elements to your cards easy. No circuits involved! The first thing to know when using these lights is that you do need to do a little forward planning for your card design. Since the light and switch are on the same piece, you need to work out where both will be placed on your card. MERRY + BRIGHT STAR I started off by die cutting the star (on my card panel) that I want lit…

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    April 2020 Glimmer Hot Foil Kit of the Month is Here – Celebrate the Day

    April 1, 2020
    November 2025 Glimmer Hot Foil Kit of the Month Preview & Tutorials – Luxe Links

    November 2025 Glimmer Hot Foil Kit of the Month Preview & Tutorials – Luxe Links

    November 1, 2025
    Glimmer Hot Foil Inspiration | Foiled Cards with Zsoka

    Glimmer Hot Foil Inspiration | Foiled Cards with Zsoka

    May 7, 2019
  • Create Merry Mischief: 5 Ways to Add Texture to Your Christmas Cards, SDS-211, BP-315, SDS-212, SDS-213, E3D-146, SDS-210, BP-312, BP-314, S5-494, S5-562
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    Create Merry Mischief: 5 Ways to Add Texture to Your Christmas Cards

    October 7, 2025 / 1 Comment

    Are you ready for a little mischief? Do you feel like your Christmas cards are missing that extra something? It’s Therese Calvird here, and I have three Christmas cards to share using the fun Merry Mischief Collection. These cards feature adorable critters – a hedgehog, penguins, and a Christmas tree dog (literally!). And, while playing with these critters, it became clear that adding texture can turn a cute card into something truly magical.  Let me show you how… I’ve got five fun ways to add texture to these cards, plus a bonus technique! Why Texture Matters: Textures give cards depth, invite the receiver to touch and explore, and make designs…

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    Spellbinders Jane Davenport Artomology | Believe Mixed Media Card with Flóra Mónika Farkas featuring JD-013 Washi Girls Washi Sheets, JD-015 Colorist Stickers, JD-024 Smooth Markers - Feathered Friends, JD-025 Smooth Markers - Mermesmerizing, JD-031 Deep Sea Die Cutting and Embossing Machine #janedavenport #janedavenportartomology #Artomology #spellbinders #neverstopmaking #smoothmarkers #makeitwithmichaels #washisheets

    Jane Davenport Artomology | Believe Mixed Media Card with Flóra Mónika Farkas

    September 17, 2018
    FSJ Kindness Matters | Clean & Simple Cards with Michelle Short | Video

    FSJ Kindness Matters | Clean & Simple Cards with Michelle Short | Video

    January 10, 2020
    March 2023 Stitching Die of the Month Preview & Tutorials – Nested Layered Stitched Petal

    March 2023 Stitching Die of the Month Preview & Tutorials – Nested Layered Stitched Petal

    March 1, 2023
  • Holiday Magic with the Classic Mouse Christmas Collection, S4-1496, S6-265, S5-703, BD-0971, E3D-060, E3D-056, BP-049, S5-693, BP-312
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    Holiday Magic with the Classic Mouse Christmas Collection

    October 5, 2025 / 1 Comment

    Hello friends, I’m Lorena Wakefield, and I’m so happy to be back on the Spellbinders blog as a guest designer! It’s always such a joy to share my projects with you, and today I’m especially excited because I’m working with the Classic Mouse Christmas collection, a set that instantly brings a smile and a big dose of holiday cheer. For this post, I created three festive cards, each one highlighting the playful charm of this collection. Wreath & Lights I started with a cheerful holiday wreath, layered in bright greens and decorated with colorful lights. I added a big red bow for that classic Christmas touch, and the sentiment “Here…

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    Simply Perfect Collection – Springtime Card Inspiration with Annie Williams

    Simply Perfect Collection – Springtime Card Inspiration with Annie Williams

    March 10, 2021
    Cardmaking Inspiration | Good Friends Card by Yana Smakula for Spellbinders. Created using S5-328 Talullah Frill Layering Frame Small and S6-129 Bella Rose Lattice Layering Frame Large by Becca Feeken #cardmaking #spellbinders #diecutting

    Cardmaking Inspiration | Good Friends Card

    November 30, 2017
    Merry Stitchmas Collection – Stitched Card Inspiration with Annie Williams

    Merry Stitchmas Collection – Stitched Card Inspiration with Annie Williams

    October 2, 2021
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    SPOILERS! 12 Days of Stitchmas 2025 Advent Calendar – Day 9 with Suzanne Hue

    October 1, 2025 / No Comments

    Welcome to day 9 of our 12 Days of Stitchmas 2025 Advent Calendar class! Join us and stitch your way through the season! We invited 12 guest artists to share inspiration with the 12 stitching surprises. Let’s welcome Suzanne Hue as she shares inspiration with the Day 9 surprise! Don’t miss the other video tutorials from our free Youtube Class: Day 1 with Kim Kesti; Day 2 with Jaycee Gaspar; Day 3 with Rebecca Keppel; Day 4 with Nichol Spohr; Day 5 with Tina Smith; Day 6 with Mindy Eggen; Day 7 with Carissa Wiley, Day 8 with Lisa Tilson. Hello Crafters, and welcome to day 9 of the 12 Days…

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    SPOILERS! 12 Days of Stitchmas 2025 Advent Calendar – Day 3 with Rebecca Keppel

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    September 25, 2025
    Trim A Tree Collection Inspiration with Melody

    Trim A Tree Collection Inspiration with Melody

    August 12, 2021
    Spellbinders Expressions of Spring Collection | Signs of Spring - Bunnies and Eggs

    Signs of Spring – Bunnies and Eggs

    January 26, 2021
  • SPOILERS! 12 Days of Stitchmas 2025 Advent Calendar – Day 4 with Nichol Spohr
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    SPOILERS! 12 Days of Stitchmas 2025 Advent Calendar – Day 4 with Nichol Spohr

    September 26, 2025 / No Comments

    Welcome to day 4 of our 12 Days of Stitchmas 2025 Advent Calendar class! Join us and stitch your way through the season! We invited 12 guest artists to share inspiration with the 12 stitching surprises. Let’s welcome Nichol Spohr as she shares inspiration with the Day 4 surprise! Don’t miss the other video tutorials from our free Youtube Class: Day 1 with Kim Kesti; Day 2 with Jaycee Gaspar; Day 3 with Rebecca Keppel. Hello friends, it’s Nichol Spohr, and today we’re taking a look at what’s behind Door Number Four in the 12 Days of Stitchmas 2025! I have two festive cards to share with you today featuring the…

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    April 18, 2022
    Spellbinders May 2020 Clubs Inspiration Blog Hop + Giveaways

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    May 22, 2020
    Stampendous Holiday Hugs with Rachel Alvarado

    Stampendous Holiday Hugs with Rachel Alvarado

    September 5, 2023
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    I’ll Be Home For Christmas

    August 16, 2025 / 2 Comments

    Hello crafty friends! It’s Lisa Tilson here with you today on the Spellbinders blog. I’m thrilled to be here to share three ways to use the new release from Yana Smakula, which is called The City Holiday Collection. This collection is simply gorgeous! You have three die sets which create a beautiful city townhouse, some Christmas crackers, and a large “Joy” sentiment. There is a Christmas-themed BetterPress sentiment set along with an oh-so-pretty BetterPress Registration Set that creates a beautiful focal greeting accentuated with leaves and berries. So, let’s get started on my cards. Merry & Bright This card features the Shadow Joy Etched Dies and the Christmas Cracker Etched…

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    July 29, 2023
    April 2025 BetterPress Plate of the Month Preview & Tutorials – Post Edge Expression

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    April 2, 2025
    Video Friday | Paper Diorama / Figurine Holder with Olga using S3-303 Little Plants, S4-563 Phrase Set One, S4-883 Nordic Tree, S5-338 Wreath Elements, S6-138 Grand Arch 3D Card, SES-013 Flourish Stitch #spellbinders #diecutting

    Video Friday | Paper Diorama / Figurine Holder with Olga

    February 23, 2018
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    Embrace the White Space!

    July 15, 2025 / 2 Comments

    Hello there, Michelle Short here, and I am delighted to be back on the Spellbinders blog sharing three cards using the Wonderland collection. This fabulous collection is perfect for Christmas and the holidays, and includes snowmen, festive cars, cocoa cups, trees, and lots more! As you will see from my cards, I embraced the white space of the card bases to let the die cuts shine! YULETIDE RIDE My first card uses Yuletide Ride, which is a fun set featuring a car and all things festive that you can adorn the top of it with! To make this card: Die-cut car from Waterfall, Teal Topaz, Raven, Classic White, and Beeswax…

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    February 3, 2017
    Spellbinders March 2020 Glimmer Hot Foil Kit of the Month is Here – Eggstra Special #SpellbindersClubKits #NeverStopMaking #GlimmerHotFoilSystem

    March 2020 Glimmer Hot Foil Kit of the Month is Here – Eggstra Special

    March 1, 2020
    Spellbinders Cuppa Coffee, Cuppa Tea Collection by Sharyn Sowell - Inspiration | Glittery Sweetheart Card with Jean featuring S4-953 Tea Pots, S4-954 Coffee Brewing, S3-346 Cup and Beans, S4-950 Robin and Rosy Mug #spellbinders #neverstopmaking #sharynsowell #diecutting #handmadecard

    Cuppa Coffee, Cuppa Tea Inspiration | Glittery Sweetheart Card with Jean

    August 29, 2018
  • BetterPress,  Cardmaking,  Die Cutting

    Kick Off Your Christmas Crafting With Three Clean and Simple Designs

    July 14, 2025 / 2 Comments

    Hello crafty friends! It’s Lisa Tilson here with you today on the Spellbinders blog. I’m so excited to be here to share three ways to use the lovely Wonderland Collection with you. This is a fabulous, fun and festive Christmas collection that includes three sets of etched dies, a stamp and die set, a BetterPress Registration Plate set, and three BetterPress plate,s including some sentiments. There is also a BetterPress Cover Plate with a beautiful snowflake design and a set of 2025 plates so that you can get cracking on next year’s DIY calendar! So, let’s get started on the cards. Fa La La La La This sweet arch framed…

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    August 1, 2022
    Susan’s Autumn Flora Collection by by Susan Tierney-Cockburn. S4-1078 Oriental Poppy Card #Spellbinders #NeverStopMaking #PaperFlowers #DieCutting

    Susan’s Autumn Flora Collection Inspiration

    November 4, 2020

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