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  • Spectacular Backgrounds for Spectacular Animals, S3-564, S3-565, S5-722, SDS-231, S5-747
    Cardmaking,  Die Cutting,  Step by Step Tutorials

    How to Make Cute Christmas Cards with the Spectacular Collection

    July 10, 2026 / No Comments

    Hey there, friends! It’s Marie here again from Marie Nicole Designs. I have a few cards to share with you featuring the Spectacular Collection from Spellbinder. This collection is so cute! There are several characters available for you to piece together, accessorize, and add to cards, tags, or gifts with a fun Christmas theme. I’m going to feature the Spectacular Bear for the first card, but I want to give you a few background ideas for some of the Bear’s friends, as well. Let’s get started! CUT AND ASSEMBLE CHARACTER PIECES Cut all the pieces for the Bear character. The pieces are laid out in this photo next to the…

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  • Make a simple Christmas card featuring Spellbinders Spectacular Penguin, S3-565. SDS-231
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    Spectacular Penguin Christmas Card Tutorial with Spellbinders Etched Dies

    July 9, 2026 / No Comments

    Hello crafters, my name is Sarah Leese and in today’s blog, we are going to make a simple A2 Landscape Christmas card featuring the Spectacular Penguin die set and coordinating sentiment stamps. The Spectacular Christmas collection launches on July 10th 2026. Club Members enjoy early access now.   First, we are going to make the card blank using Classic White cardstock. Cut a piece that is 4 ¼” x 11” and score at 5 ½”; this will give you an A2 Landscape card blank. Cut a piece of Poppy cardstock to 4 ¼” x 5 ½”. Pick a Christmas-themed embossing folder. I am using the 3d embossing folder from July’s…

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    August 15, 2019
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    June 2025 Stencil of the Month Preview & Tutorials – Rolling Tide

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  • Spectacular Deer Ombre Background & Diecutting Tutorial, S5-722, S5-564, S5-526, E3D-146
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    Spectacular Deer Christmas Card Tutorial with Spellbinders Etched Dies

    July 8, 2026 / No Comments

    Hi, crafty friends! Lea Lawson here with you today, creating a card featuring the adorable new Spectacular Deer die set. I’m sharing my step-by-step process in easy-to-follow photos and instructions! The Spectacular Christmas collection launches on July 10th 2026. Club Members enjoy early access now. Die-cut the deer body (from the Spectacular Bear die set) from Fawn & Alabaster cardstock. Die-cut the scarf layers from Poppy and Peridot cardstock. Die-cut the deer head & antlers from Fawn, Alabaster & Truffle cardstock. Die-cut the eye backers, nose, and hooves from Raven cardstock. Die-cut the inner ear & cheeks from Blush cardstock. Assemble and glue the deer together in steps. Be sure…

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    Spellbinders January 2020 Glimmer Hot Foil Kit of the Month is Here – Signed, Sealed, Delivered #SpellbindersClubKits #NeverStopMaking #GlimmerHotFoilSystem

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  • July 2026 Stencil of the Month Preview & Tutorials – Holiday Harmony
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    July 2026 Stencil of the Month Preview & Tutorials – Holiday Harmony

    July 1, 2026 / No Comments

    Our July 2026 Stencil of the Month Club preview & tutorials are here! Here’s a look at the design for this month – Holiday Harmony: July 2026 Stencil of the Month – Video Tutorial Watch the video tutorial using this month’s kit below or on YouTube: Additional inspiration Here’s a closer look at the projects we created using our July 2026 Stencil of the Month: July 2026 All Clubs Crate – Join & Save! The All Clubs Crate is the ultimate Spellbinders club subscription, delivering every monthly club kit plus exclusive extras and premium member benefits. Formerly known as the Deluxe Caboodle (Want It All), the updated name reflects exactly…

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    August 20, 2020
    Quick Technique | Thinking of You Card with Spellbinders Swallow And Heart Die S2-261 created by Yana Smakula

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  • July 2026 BetterPress & Foil Plate of the Month Preview & Tutorials – Festive Forest
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    July 2026 BetterPress & Foil Plate of the Month Preview & Tutorials – Festive Forest

    July 1, 2026 / No Comments

    Our July 2026 BetterPress & Foil Plate of the Month preview & tutorials are here! Change the way you create with the BetterPress Letter Press System, which provides an innovative way to achieve the elegant look of letterpress without all the mess. It’s an easy-to-use system that produces a professional stationery style with detailed impressions that can be felt to the touch. The BetterPress System works with your manual die-cutting machine to create beautiful, effortless, and detailed letterpress effects. Here’s a look at the July 2026 BetterPress & Foil Plate of the Month: BetterPress Letterpress system is needed to use this BetterPress Plate. Sold separately. July 2026 BetterPress & Foil…

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  • July 2026 3D Embossing Folder of the Month Preview & Tutorials – Festive Greetings
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    July 2026 3D Embossing Folder of the Month Preview & Tutorials – Festive Greetings

    July 1, 2026 / No Comments

    Our July 2026 3D Embossing Folder of the Month preview & tutorials are here! Exclusive Embossing Folder adds texture and dimension to any project. Size will generally be 5.5″ x 8.5″ and can be used to make slimline, 5″ x 7″, and a variety of sized projects. Please note, new Subscription Sign-Up Window will now open on the 6th of each month and close on the 27th (once existing club members subscriptions have been processed.) If there is additional inventory remaining, then they will be made available for new subscriptions and will have limited availability. Continuing Subscriptions will charge on the 5th of each month. This means existing Club Members…

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    SPOILERS! 12 Days of Stitchmas 2025 Advent Calendar – Day 12 with Yana Smakula

    October 4, 2025
    Coming Soon! February 2020 Clubs! Card Kit of the Month – Unicorn Dreams. Unboxing Video

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    January 30, 2020
  • July 2026 2D Embossing Folder of the Month Preview & Tutorials – Snuggly Knit
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    July 1, 2026 / No Comments

    Our July 2026 2D Embossing Folder of the Month preview & tutorials are here! Exclusive 2D Embossing Folder adds texture and dimension to any project. Size will generally be 5.5″ x 8.5″ and can be used to make slimline, 5″ x 7″, and a variety of sized projects. Please note, new Subscription Sign-Up Window will now open on the 6th of each month and close on the 27th (once existing club members subscriptions have been processed.) If there is additional inventory remaining, then they will be made available for new subscriptions and will have limited availability. Continuing Subscriptions will charge on the 5th of each month. This means existing Club…

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    July 1, 2026 / No Comments

    Our July 2026 Clear Stamp & Die of the Month preview & tutorials are here! Join the Clear Stamp & Die of the Month Club and receive an expertly designed clear stamp and coordinating die set each month, complete with inspiration. Plus, members get store savings, extra deals, gifts, and more. This stamp set features made-in-the-USA stamps from high-quality photopolymer for clear, crisp impressions. Our stamps create one of the best impressions on the market, giving you a perfect stamped image every time! Please note, new Subscription Sign-Up Window will now open on the 6th of each month and close on the 27th (once existing club members subscriptions have been…

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    Join the Stitching Die of the Month Club and receive an expertly designed die set each month, complete with inspiration. The July 2026 Stitching Die of the Month preview & tutorials are here! This “Sweater Weather Friend” die set features 18 cutting dies. Enjoy the step-by-step tutorial below as well as the video tutorial to get you started with this month’s kit! Make sure to show us what you create by tagging #SpellbindersClubKits on social media! Please note, new Subscription Sign-Up Window will now open on the 6th of each month and close on the 27th (once existing club members subscriptions have been processed.) If there is additional inventory remaining,…

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