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  • Master the Board: Layering Harlequin Stencils and 3D Embossing, E3D-175, STN-073, S4-1534
    Cardmaking,  Die Cutting,  Embossing,  Step by Step Tutorials

    Master the Board: Layering Harlequin Stencils and 3D Embossing

    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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    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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    Spellbinders Inked Messages Collection by Stephanie Low - Inspiration | Skillful Sailor Cards with Bibi Cameron featuring SDS-136 Rough Waters #spellbinders #stamping #patternstamping #cardmaking #handmadecard #neverstopmaking

    Inked Messages Inspiration | Skillful Sailor Cards with Bibi Cameron

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    FSJ Kindness Matters | Colorful Cards with Marie Heiderscheit | Video

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    January 10, 2020

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    April 6, 2024
  • How To Create A Floral Thinking Of You Card, BP-355, S6-250, S5-647
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    Step-by-Step Thinking of You Card with Spellbinders Upright Italic Everyday Sentiments

    March 18, 2026 / No Comments

    Hello crafty friends! It’s Lisa Tilson here with you today to create a flower-filled “Thinking of You” card. I am doing a step-by-step photo tutorial using the Upright Italic Thinking Of You Press + Foil Plate, which is one of three new sentiments in the Paul Antonio Upright Italic Everyday Sentiments Collection.  These sentiments are sized perfectly for a variety of card sizes, and I am using it on an A2 card today. As this is a “Thinking of You” card, I have chosen to pair the sentiment with some flowers and have gone for a fairly muted, but I think still very pretty, colour palette. Thinking Of You For…

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    December 1, 2021

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    April 23, 2025
    Create a Shaped Slimline Card | Spellbinders Live

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    May 9, 2021
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    Astrology-Inspired Cards Using the Spellbinders Block Print Zodiacs

    February 20, 2026 / No Comments

    Hello, crafting friends! Heejung Hunsberger here, and I am so honored to be joining Spellbinders today as a Guest Designer to introduce the new Block Print Zodiacs Collection. If you’d like to get to know me better, visit my blog or follow me on Instagram. Additionally, I have a YouTube channel where I regularly post video tutorials. For this collection, I focused on a classic and elegant look, drawing inspiration from the timeless beauty of the mysteries of the night sky. From the intricate registration press plates to the celestial details, I created these cards to help you celebrate the unique personality of every zodiac sign. A Midnight Bloom for…

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    Little Loves Collection by Sharyn Sowell Inspiration | Silhouette Cards by Susie Lessard for Spellbinders using S4-894 Little Boys at Play, S4-896 Every Day's a Happy Day #spellbinders #diecutting #handmadecard #neverstopmaking

    Little Loves Inspiration | Silhouette Cards with Susie – Part 2

    May 16, 2018
    November 2021 Small Die of the Month Preview & Tutorials – Stitched Curved Border & Ornaments

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    November 1, 2021
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    November 1, 2019
  • Sending Pawsitive Vibes, S4-1465, S5-695, STP-274, S4-1466, E3D-147, S5-721
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    Classic Florals & Regal Details: Card Making with the Regal Reflections Collection

    January 21, 2026 / 3 Comments

    Hello Spellbinders Fans! It’s Amy Tsuruta, and I’m so happy to be back on the Spellbinders blog sharing these three cards featuring the Regal Reflections Collection. I did a bit of homework regarding the famous Staffordshire dog ceramic figures. They are from the early 17th century and started as gifts that could be purchased on the street from local artists. They were popular Victorian mantelpiece decorations inspired by Queen Victoria’s King Charles Spaniels. When these figures moved into canvas art, artists recreated their recognizable forms in still lifes and decorative paintings, reflecting their popularity as cherished household symbols, even though the originals were porcelain or earthenware rather than paintings. A…

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    Turn Paper into Art with the Regal Reflection Collection

    January 20, 2026 / 2 Comments

    Hello, crafty friends! I am Heejung Hunsberger, and I am so honored to be joining Spellbinders today as a Guest Designer to introduce the stunning new Regal Reflection Collection. You can also find more of my work on my Blog and Instagram. Additionally, I have a YouTube channel where I regularly post video tutorials. For this collection, I focused on a classic and elegant look. I got my ideas from beautiful buildings and pretty gardens. From the detailed pierce plates to the cute characters, I made these sets to help you create cards that look like art. I am delighted to share three unique card designs today, showcasing how these…

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    March 1, 2026
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    April 17, 2023

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  • SPOILERS! 12 Days of Stitchmas 2025 Advent Calendar – Day 7 with Carissa Wiley
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    SPOILERS! 12 Days of Stitchmas 2025 Advent Calendar – Day 7 with Carissa Wiley

    September 29, 2025 / No Comments

    Welcome to day 7 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 Carissa Wiley as she shares inspiration with the Day 7 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. Hello everyone! It’s Carissa Wiley here with you today, sharing inspiration for Day 7 of the Spellbinders Stitchmas Advent Calendar. Day…

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  • SPOILERS! 12 Days of Stitchmas 2025 Advent Calendar – Day 1 with Kim Kesti
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    SPOILERS! 12 Days of Stitchmas 2025 Advent Calendar – Day 1 with Kim Kesti

    September 23, 2025 / 3 Comments

    Welcome to day 1 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 Kim Kesti as she shares inspiration with the Day 1 surprise! Hi Crafty Friends! Kim Kesti here to kick off the 12 Days of Stitchmas! I am lucky enough to be hosting Day One from the Stitchmas Advent Calendar, which is an adorable ornament along with a cute little “Noel” sentiment. I can imagine so many ways to use this die set! For my first card, I created a “step and repeat”…

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    Sugar and Spice And All Things Nice!

    September 13, 2025 / No Comments

    Hello crafty friends! It’s Lisa Tilson here with you today on the Spellbinders blog. I’m excited to be here to share some inspiration with the Candy Christmas Collection from Stamperia. This is a super sweet and cute release, guaranteed to have you running for those sugary treats in no time! In the collection, you have a Gingerbread House, Gingerbread Train, Gingerbread Plane(with some cute banners), a Gingerbread Man (or woman!) with a parachute or hot air balloon, a lovely waffle cone pattern 3D embossing folder, and some festive border dies. So, let’s get started on my three cards for today. Merry Christmas This first card features the Gingerbread House Etched…

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    Colorful and Nontraditional Christmas Colors with the Holiday DIY Color Deck Expansion Pack

    July 28, 2025 / No Comments

    Hey Crafty Friends, it’s Amy Tsuruta, and I’m thrilled to be back on the Spellbinders blog featuring the fabulous Holiday DIY Color Deck Expansion Pack. If you love the original DIY Color Deck System, you’re going to be smitten with the Holiday version. It contains 12 cards with holiday-inspired artwork, fun facts and information to help and spark your creativity. My first project features the Yuletide Ride Etched Dies from the Wonderland Collection and Petite Criss Cross Press Plate from the Merry Moments Collection. I challenged myself to put together the Holiday DIY Color Cards together first and then pick out my supplies. This is the ColorWheel color palette for…

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