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  • Cardmaking,  Die Cutting

    Cute Critter Cards with Bibi’s Cats and Pugs Collection

    July 20, 2024 / 2 Comments

    Hi, friends! I’m Lauren Taylor Made and I’m so excited to be here on the Spellbinders Blog to share with you a few cute critter cards with the new Bibi’s Cats and Pugs Collection! When I saw the Big Cat Etched Die Set, I just knew it would make the perfect black cat and I thought it would be fun to give it a Halloween feel. I started with all of my die cutting from Spellbinders Cardstock – the cat pieces are cut from Onyx with the exception of the eye pieces that I cut from White and Fern, inside ears and nose from Barely Peach, tongue from Dahlia and…

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    Making Clean and Simple Christmas Cards Special – Joyful Glimmer Step-by-Step Tutorial with Joan Bardee

    Making Clean and Simple Christmas Cards Special – Joyful Glimmer Step-by-Step Tutorial with Joan Bardee

    July 19, 2023
    Step-by-Step Ephemera and Sticker-Based Grid Style Scrapbook Layout

    Step-by-Step Ephemera and Sticker-Based Grid Style Scrapbook Layout

    April 17, 2026
    Die D-Lites Inspiration | Floral Thinking Of You Card with Brenda for Spellbinders using S3-320 Picket Fence, S3-323 Sketched Blooms 2, S3-322 Sketched Blooms dies. #spellbinders #cardmaking #neverstopmaking #diecutting #handmadecard

    Die D-Lites Inspiration | Floral Thinking Of You Card with Brenda

    March 1, 2018
  • A COLLECTION FOR ALL SEASONS
    Cardmaking,  Die Cutting,  Step by Step Tutorials

    A Collection for All Seasons

    July 18, 2024 / 2 Comments

    Hello there, Michelle Short here and I am delighted to be back on the Spellbinders blog today sharing three projects using Nichol’s Needlework Collection. This collection features lots of dies that can be used to create faux embroidery. If you are not into embroidery and sewing, a lot of the dies can be used without the needlework elements as well and I have one project showing that today. This collection is already very versatile but even better is that it can be used for so many occasions – everyday, Halloween, fall, autumn, Christmas and the holidays … plus lots more! CHRISTMAS MAGIC For my first card, I created a Christmas…

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    April 2025 Clear Stamp + Die of the Month Preview & Tutorials – Send & Seal

    April 2025 Clear Stamp + Die of the Month Preview & Tutorials – Send & Seal

    April 1, 2025
    April 2023 Clubs Inspiration Roundup!

    April 2023 Clubs Inspiration Roundup!

    April 20, 2023

    Creating Cheerful Cards Using the International Sentiments (German) Collection

    February 25, 2025
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    Celebrate Summer with Fabulous Florals

    July 10, 2024 / 2 Comments

    Hello there!  It’s Lisa Tilson here with you today on the Spellbinders blog. I’m delighted to be here to show you some ideas using the latest collection from Susan Tierney-Cockburn. This collection is called Nature’s Botanical Garden and it features five floral die sets, a beautiful 3D embossing folder, and a BetterPress Sentiment Set. I think the embossing folder may be my favorite embossing folder to date! All Susan’s collections are of course stunning and this one is no exception. Believe My first card is a shaker card. I love to make shakers and I thought that it would work well with the Nature’s Botanical Wreath 3D Embossing Folder. I…

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    Deal Me Few Cards for Multiple Occasions

    January 8, 2025
    May 2023 Stitching Die of the Month Preview & Tutorials – Stitched Balloon Card Front

    May 2023 Stitching Die of the Month Preview & Tutorials – Stitched Balloon Card Front

    May 1, 2023
    National Craft Month with Spellbinders! Week 3: Crafting for Every Occasion

    National Craft Month with Spellbinders! Week 3: Crafting for Every Occasion

    March 17, 2025
  • July 2024 Embossing Folder of the Month Preview & Tutorials – Hexi Snowflake
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    July 2024 Embossing Folder of the Month Preview & Tutorials – Hexi Snowflake

    July 1, 2024 / No Comments

    Our July 2024 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 will…

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    February 2026 Stencil of the Month Preview & Tutorials – Botanical Bunny

    February 2026 Stencil of the Month Preview & Tutorials – Botanical Bunny

    February 1, 2026
    Spellbinders April 2019 Clubs Inspiration Roundup!

    April 2019 Clubs Inspiration Roundup!

    April 22, 2019
    Taking the Fear Out of 3D Florals, BP-325, S3-559 ,S3-569, S5-613, E3D-155, S5-712

    Taking the Fear Out of 3D Florals

    January 23, 2026
  • Cardmaking,  Die Cutting

    Creating Super Fun Layered Designs and Incorporating Sparkle Into Your Cards

    June 19, 2024 / 4 Comments

    Hello there crafters! Lisa Tilson is here with you today on the Spellbinders blog and as always, I am excited to be here! Today we are going to be taking a look at the super fun Tunnel Scapes Collection designed by Vicky Papaioannou. I have absolutely loved working with this fun, playful collection. I think the modern, quirky vibe of the three tunnel scape sets is so unique and the opportunities to play with color and design are endless. The collection consists of three sets of etched dies which allow you to create these flowing layered tunnels. You then have a plethora of different options to add to the tunnels,…

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    FSJ Dueling Designers – Part 2

    April 8, 2019
    July 2024 Clear Stamp + Die of the Month Preview & Tutorials – Christmas Magic Sentiments

    July 2024 Clear Stamp + Die of the Month Preview & Tutorials – Christmas Magic Sentiments

    July 1, 2024

    September 2018 Large Die of the Month is Here!

    September 1, 2018
  • Cardmaking,  Die Cutting

    Die Cutting Dioramas With Tunnel Scapes

    June 18, 2024 / No Comments

    Hello there, Michelle Short here and I am delighted to be back on the Spellbinders blog using the Tunnel Scapes collection. This is such a fun collection that focuses on creating scenes with dimension, kind of like mini dioramas but more on the 2D side, rather than the 3D side. These cards can get pretty dimensional if adding foam tape in between all the tunnel layers, but they would still look great without the foam tape, or with less layers if you didn’t want them to be so bulky. I used thin foam tape for mine so that I still got the dimension but with slightly less bulk. UNDERWATER TURTLE…

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    October 2023 Clubs Inspiration Roundup!

    October 2023 Clubs Inspiration Roundup!

    October 20, 2023
    Cardmaker Stamp Collection – Card Inspiration with Annie Williams

    Cardmaker Stamp Collection – Card Inspiration with Annie Williams

    May 19, 2021
    Spring Into Stitching Collection – Springtime Card Inspiration with Annie Williams

    Spring Into Stitching Collection – Springtime Card Inspiration with Annie Williams

    March 24, 2022
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    Using Modeling Paste with ColorSpark Watercolor Powders and Corner Rounder Punch

    June 3, 2024 / No Comments

    Hello crafty friends! It’s Rachel Alvarado from RachelAlvaradoDesigns.com. I have a few cards to share with you showcasing how to mix modeling paste with watercolor powders. I made three cards using The Crafter’s Workshop Light & Fluffy Modeling Paste along with a variety of TCW ColorSparx Watercolor Powders and the 1-2 Punch: Corner Rounder + Notch. The technique of mixing modeling paste and watercolor powders is super easy to do and can allow you to get some vibrant colored backgrounds and/or designs on your cards.  I love how versatile these watercolor powders are because you can also mix them with water to create liquid watercolors to use on your cards…

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    February 2025 BetterPress Plate of the Month Preview & Tutorials – Luxe Damask

    February 2025 BetterPress Plate of the Month Preview & Tutorials – Luxe Damask

    February 2, 2025
    Create A Die Cut and Foiled Christmas Card using Paul Antonio Upright Merry Christmas Press + Foil Plate, BP-370, S4-1452

    Elegant Foiled Merry Christmas Card with a Poinsettia | Step-by-Step Tutorial

    July 16, 2026
    January 2023 Embossing Folder of the Month Preview & Tutorials – Stylized Trellis

    January 2023 Embossing Folder of the Month Preview & Tutorials – Stylized Trellis

    January 1, 2023
  • Cardmaking,  Die Cutting

    Adding Texture and Dimension to Monochromatic Cards

    May 14, 2024 / 6 Comments

    Hello, crafty friends, I’m Adrienne Boese and you can find me online as Alice Scraps Wonderland both on Instagram and on my blog. Today I’m going to be sharing some ideas for monochromatic cards, specifically, how to add texture and dimension, especially when you are working with a single color of cardstock for your card. There are a few ways you can add texture and dimension, but one that is really is by using dimensional stickers, like the Timeless Butterfly collection, which are the feature of this set of cards! The layered wings are perfect for adding depth to any project. Some other ways that you’ll see showcased in these…

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    Spellbinders January 2018 Small Die of the Month is Here!

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    January 2, 2018
    Paul Antonio Glimmer Plates Inspiration | Clean & Simple Love Cards with Zinia

    Paul Antonio Glimmer Plates Inspiration | One Layer Cards with Zinia

    January 9, 2019
    December 2025 Glimmer Hot Foil Kit of the Month Preview & Tutorials – Soft Hearted

    December 2025 Glimmer Hot Foil Kit of the Month Preview & Tutorials – Soft Hearted

    December 1, 2025
  • Cardmaking,  Die Cutting

    Fabulous Florals with the Fresh Picked Collection

    April 17, 2024 / 1 Comment

    Hello Crafters! It’s Melody Rupple here and I’m excited to be on the blog today to share a few cards I have created with the new More Fresh Picked Collection. I love the newest additions to the Fresh Picked Collection. The modern, contemporary feel of the collection is so fun for cardmaking. The More Fresh Picked Collection includes 3 floral dies set that work perfectly with the previously released Fresh Picked Sentiments Etched Dies and the Columns Embossing Folder. I have created three cards with the collection. So let’s get started. My first card features the Fresh Picked Angel Trumpets Etched Dies. You can create four different Angel Trumpets with…

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    January 12, 2023
    Spellbinders A Charming Christmas Collection by Becca Feeken - Inspiration | Cottage Houses with Hussena featuring S4-960 Cinch and Go Poinsettia, S5-384 Charming Tag Pocket, S6-163 Cottage Box, SDS-164 Sentimental Christmas #spellbinders #neverstopmaking #diecutting

    A Charming Christmas Inspiration | Cottage Houses with Hussena

    September 4, 2018
    Great, Big, Wonderful World Inspiration | Colorful Cards by Melody Rupple for Spellbinders

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    December 6, 2018
  • Cardmaking,  Die Cutting

    Playing with Color and the More Freshed Picked Collection

    April 15, 2024 / 1 Comment

    Hi there, this is Annie Williams and I’m excited to be back on the blog today to share a couple of colorful cards made with the new More Fresh Picked Collection from Spellbinders.  I love the bold floral designs in the Fresh Picked line, so I tried to pick some fun color combinations to use with them while adding extra touches with ink. Bright Floral Hello Card I normally try to build my floral cards using colors you might actually find in real life, but the Fresh Picked Angel Trumpets Die Set is such a unique design that I decided to pick bold colors and really amp them up with…

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    October 12, 2018
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    February 2026 3D Embossing Folder of the Month Preview & Tutorials – Shady Leaves

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