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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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    May 2022 Glimmer Hot Foil Kit of the Month Preview & Tutorials – Stitched Glimmer Butterflies

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    May 1, 2022
  • 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
    Cardmaking,  Die Cutting,  Embossing

    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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    September 2025 Clear Stamp + Die of the Month Preview & Tutorials – Autumn Whim

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    September 1, 2025
    Tis The Season Inspiration with Tatiana Trafimovich

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    July 29, 2021
  • 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
    Cardmaking,  Die Cutting

    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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    Sweet Notecards and Fall Traditions with Lisa Mensing

    October 26, 2021
    Elegant 3D Vignettes Collection by Becca Feeken - Inspiration | Happy Birthday Card with Hussena. Created using S3-314 Petite Double Bow and Flowers, S4-867 Cinch and Go Flowers III, S5-342 Tiara Rondelle, S6-136 Grand Dome 3D Card, SDS-054 Giving Occasion Stamp and Die Set #cardmaking #diecutting #handmadecard #birthdaycard #spellbinders

    Elegant 3D Vignettes Inspiration | Happy Birthday Card with Hussena

    February 24, 2018
    HOW TO MAKE A CRAFT THEMED CARD USING WE ALL HAVE BAGGAGE, S5-714, CM821, S2-380

    How to Make a Craft Tote Card with Dies: Easy Step-by-Step Tutorial

    April 22, 2026
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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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    Spellbinders May 2020 Amazing Paper Grace Die of the Month is Here – Fleur de Lis Grandeur Fold Over #Spellbinders #SpellbindersClubKits #NeverStopMaking #AmazingPaperGraceClubKit

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    May 1, 2020
    Gift Wrapping with Vivant and Pepin Press

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    August 30, 2023
    Celebrate You: Cards & Gift Bags How-To with Hussena Calcuttawala

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    April 6, 2022
  • 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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    Spellbinders Metamorphosis Collection by Simon Hurley - Cards & Tag Ideas by Michelle Short

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    February 23, 2023
    June 2025 3D Embossing Folder of the Month Preview & Tutorials – Nautical Knots

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    June 2, 2025
    Thankful This Fall with Bobbi Lemanski

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    September 4, 2021
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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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    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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    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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