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  • How to make a paper vase for your 3D flowers S5-711, S4-1482, S3-558, S2-447, S4-1369
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    DIY Paper Flower Vase Wall Art with Serenity Garden Dies

    June 27, 2026 / No Comments

    Hi folks, Kavya from @handmadebykavya here with a fun tutorial to take your paper flowers to the next level. Today’s project uses a bunch of products from the STC Serenity Garden release! This release is packed with the most beautiful floral dies. There are a few steps involved, but I promise the result is absolutely worth it. Let’s get started! Instructions We are going to start by creating a base for your floral vase. For my project, I am using a 5”x7” canvas panel that I painted black. Next, we are going to use the Medallion 3D embossing folder (this has since retired but feel free to use any embossing…

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    June 4, 2026 / No Comments

    Hello crafters! It’s Lisa Tilson here with you today to share a card using the Whimsical Village Collection by Vicky Papaioannou. I am going to be doing a step-by-step photo tutorial showing you how to create this simple scene using the Whimsical Houses Etched Dies, the Village Companions Etched Dies and the Whimsical Wishes Clear Stamp Set. Also included in this collection is a super fun floral die set called Whimsical Blooms which you can use in conjunction with the houses or on its own. There is also a 3D embossing folder which creates a beautiful swirly design for your projects. This new collection is full of whimsy and quirkiness,…

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  • 3 Creative Ways to Make Housework Fun - Cardmaking Style, S4-1525, S3-573, STP-278, E3D-171
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    3 Creative Ways to Make Housework Fun – Cardmaking Style

    May 27, 2026 / 2 Comments

    Hey Crafty Friends! Amy Tsuruta here. Today, I’m sharing a trio of cards featuring the Shiny New Day Collection. Let’s be honest, real-life cleaning is definitely a chore, but crafting it? Sign me up, especially when using a fresh, happy color palette! Mess Happens My first card features a little cleaning scene. Of course, having such cute supplies makes any chore more tolerable. I think this design is perfect for a sorry card, whether you’re apologizing for a literal mess or just sending a note when things in life get a bit messy. Dry emboss a Porcelain BetterPress A2 Cotton Card Panel with the Plaster 3D Embossing Folder by Simon…

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  • Wedding Mouse Card Tutorial with Dies | Step-by-Step DIY Cardmaking Guide
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    May 21, 2026 / No Comments

    Hello crafty friends! Lisa Tilson here, and I’m so happy to be joining you today with a sweet wedding card tutorial featuring the Classic Mouse Wedding Collection. This project is all about layering die cuts to create an adorable bride and groom scene, complete with elegant details and a foiled sentiment. If you enjoy building detailed die-cut characters, this is such a fun one to make. Video Tutorial Watch the video tutorial for this project on our YouTube Hello crafty friends! Lisa Tilson here, and I’m so happy to be joining you today with a sweet wedding card tutorial featuring the Classic Mouse Wedding Collection. This project is all about…

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    December 2020 Large Die of the Month is Here – Look Behind The Curtain

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  • Master the Board: Layering Harlequin Stencils and 3D Embossing, E3D-175, STN-073, S4-1534
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    May 19, 2026 / No Comments

    Hi, crafty friends! It’s Heejung Hunsberger here, and I am thrilled to be a Guest Designer on the Spellbinders blog today. For this May feature, I’m excited to share a project that explores the incredible depth you can achieve with the Chess & Checkers Collection. Today’s project focuses on the stunning synergy between Layered Harlequin Stencils and 3D Embossing Folders. By following a specific order of operations – especially prioritizing stenciling before embossing – you can create a tactile game board that looks incredibly realistic. Let’s dive into the tutorial! If you’d like to get to know me better, visit my blog or follow me on Instagram. Additionally, I have a…

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  • “Sending Hugs” Open Lace Frame and Landscapes Diecutting Tutorial, S5-748, S4-1514, SDS-224
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    May 8, 2026 / No Comments

    Hi, crafty friends! Lea Lawson here with you today, creating a card featuring the Open Lace Frame and Landscapes die set, along with a couple of other sets, from the Lisa Horton Summertime collection. I’m sharing my step-by-step process in easy-to-follow photos and instructions! To start, we are going to cut the scalloped frame die from Pearl Metallic cardstock from the Treasured Cardstock: Antique Assorted Pack using a Platinum 6 die cutting machine. For reference, the plate sandwich I will use for all the die-cutting in this tutorial is Platform A, Platform B, Cutting Plate C, cardstock, die (face down), and Cutting Plate C. Next, we need to cut the…

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  • Fill Your Planter With Flowers and Foliage!, S4-1515, SDS-223
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    May 4, 2026 / 1 Comment

    Hello crafty friends! It’s Lisa Tilson here with you today to share a card featuring the Garden Planter Etched Dies from the Lisa Horton Summertime Collection. I am going to be doing a step-by-step photo tutorial showing you how to create this pretty planter, which is filled to the brim with flowers and foliage! This collection is beautiful! Included are several floral die sets, two clear sentiment stamp sets as well as a set of ripped nesting circles, a rectangular lattice die, and a fabulous set of dies which create a landscape within an open lace frame – gorgeous! So, let’s get started with the card. So Happy for You…

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    April 26, 2026 / No Comments

    Hello crafty friends!  It’s Rachel here with a fun card featuring some adorable new products from the new Summer Camp Collection by Allison Frazier.  This card is geared toward beginners with some easy step-by-step instructions to follow. One of my favorite things to do as a family is to go fishing on the weekends. Because of this, I absolutely adore this entire collection and was thrilled to feature the Splash Days Etched Dies for my project today. Step 1: Use the featured four dies from the Woodland Trio Etched Dies to die cut the main pieces of the deer’s body from some Fawn ColorWheel Cardstock.  Use the Woodland Trio Etched…

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    April 24, 2026 / No Comments

    Hello there, Michelle Short here to share a step-by-step tutorial with you using the Trailside Trio Etched Dies from the Allison Frazier Summer Camp collection. The other sets in collection work perfectly with the Trailside Trio, so I have combined two of those as well! So much fun getting to dress up the critters for summer activities! DIE-CUTTING THE FOX + ASSEMBLY Die cut the fox from Trailside Trio Etched Dies: Please note: the dies are shown in the photo facing upwards, so that you can see which die is cut from which cardstock. When die cutting, you need to have the cut side facing down onto the cardstock. Place…

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