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  • Create A SunnyTownhouse on a Happy Hello Card, S3-579, S4-1537, BP-361, S7-277
    BetterPress,  Cardmaking,  Die Cutting,  Step by Step Tutorials

    Step-by-Step Townhouse Card Tutorial with Everyday Awnings Dies

    May 12, 2026 / No Comments

    Hello crafters! It’s Lisa Tilson here with you today to share a card featuring the Everyday Awnings Dies from the Yana Smakula Everyday City Holiday Collection. I am going to be doing a step-by-step photo tutorial showing you how to create this pretty townhouse with its sunny striped awnings and window boxes full of flowers! The Everyday Awnings Dies and the Everyday Windows, Curtains and Flower Boxes Dies work in conjunction with the previously released City Holiday Dies from last year. The City Holiday Dies create the main part of the house, the door, and some parts of the windows. This new collection builds on last year’s release and is…

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    The Flower Market Stencil Collection - Layered Stencils Card Ideas

    The Flower Market Stencil Collection – Layered Stencils Card Ideas

    November 21, 2023
  • Smile, Always Layout.., S4-1438, S4-1450, S5-502
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    How to Create a Rainbow Scrapbook Layout with Die Cuts and Dimension

    April 18, 2026 / No Comments

    Hello crafty friends! Celes Gonzalo, also known as GuiadeManualidades, is here today to share a layout filled with color, happy details, and a very special memory. For this project, I created my Smile, Always Layout using the beautiful Jubilee collection by Rosie’s Studio, and I chose a photo of myself from one of my most special birthdays from a few years ago. I wanted this page to capture that sweet, joyful feeling through soft rainbow colors, playful party-inspired elements, and lots of layered dimension. It is a design that celebrates memories, happiness, and all those little details that make a moment unforgettable. Let’s take a closer look! Layout Base Before…

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    Elegant & Grand: Introducing the Regal Reflection Collection, S5-695, S4-1465, E3D-147, STP-274, S4-1466, S5-526, BPOM-JAN26

    Turn Paper into Art with the Regal Reflection Collection

    January 20, 2026
    August 2022 Small Die of the Month Preview & Tutorials – Outlined Sentiments

    August 2022 Small Die of the Month Preview & Tutorials – Outlined Sentiments

    August 1, 2022

    Simple and Elegant Cards with the Vivid Expressions Collection

    January 13, 2025
  • How to bake some paper cookies, S5-726, S5-727
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    Baking-Themed Card Tutorial with Cookie Die Cuts | Spellbinders Fluff, Frost & Roll

    March 5, 2026 / 2 Comments

    Hi folks, Kavya from @handmadebykavya here with a fun baking-themed card! If you follow me on Instagram, you would know that I love finding ways to make my die cuts more fun. In this tutorial, I am going to share some of my go-to ideas to make some yummy cookies! Step 1 Begin by die-cutting the baking and cookie elements from cardstock. We will be using elements from Fluff, Frost and Roll and Cool it Cookie Rack. For the cutlery, use Fog and Lavender for the handles. Die-cut the frosting cream pieces in Alabaster, Tutu, and Fog. For the cookie drying rack, use Fog cardstock, and cut the rolling pin…

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    Halloween Favor Boxes with Laura Evangeline

    Halloween Favor Boxes with Laura Evangeline

    September 6, 2021
    Video Friday | Watercoloured Die Cut Wreath with Debby Hughes for Spellbinders using S2-269 Flower Power,

    Video Friday | Watercoloured Die Cut Wreath with Debby

    February 9, 2018
    December 2019 Amazing Paper Grace Die of the Month is Here – Rose & Filligree Duo Slip-In Card

    December 2019 Amazing Paper Grace Die of the Month is Here – Rose & Filligree Duo Slip-In Card

    December 1, 2019
  • Elegant & Grand: Introducing the Regal Reflection Collection, S5-695, S4-1465, E3D-147, STP-274, S4-1466, S5-526, BPOM-JAN26
    Cardmaking,  Die Cutting,  Embossing

    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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    Exclusive Indie Collection Inspiration | Layered Rose Cards by Zsoka for Spellbinders using SDS-157 Wishing Expressions S4-921 Layered Rose S5-361 Layered Foliage. #spellbinders #neverstopmaking #diecutting #handmadecard

    Exclusive Indie Collection Inspiration | Layered Rose Cards with Zsoka

    May 31, 2018
    3D Vignettes | From 3D to Flat and Fabulous by Becca Feeken for Spellbinders using S6-136 Grand Dome 3D Card, S5-332 Hemstitch Ovals and S4-867 Cinch and Go Flowers III #Spellbinders #Diecutting #Stamping #Handmadecards

    3D Vignettes | From 3D to Flat & Fabulous

    February 24, 2018
    12 Days of Stitchmas Advent Calendar – Day 2 with Sandi MacIver

    12 Days of Stitchmas Advent Calendar – Day 2 with Sandi MacIver

    September 11, 2023
  • Create Three Cute and Simple Welcome Baby Cards, SS25824, SS25823, E3D-164, S4-1500, S4-1513, S4-1520, S4-501, S4-1476, S5-647, BP-025
    Cardmaking,  Die Cutting,  Embossing,  Step by Step Tutorials

    Easy Baby & Birthday Cards with Simple Stories Say Cheese Classic Pooh

    January 15, 2026 / No Comments

    Hello crafty friends! It’s Lisa Tilson, and I am delighted to be back on the Spellbinders blog with you today. I’m here to share some ideas for easy cards using the Simple Stories Say Cheese Classic Pooh Birthday Collection. This collection contains two clear stamp sets with their coordinating dies, and I use both sets on my cards today. It also features a 3D embossing folder which creates alphabet blocks that you can use to personalise your cards – so cute! There are some border dies along with two die sets, which feature Kanga and Roo as well as a highchair and other baby accessories. You also have two BetterPress…

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    November 2024 Clear Stamp + Die of the Month Preview & Tutorials – Confetti Wishes

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    November 5, 2024
    January 2024 Clear Stamp + Die of the Month Preview & Tutorials – Just Bee-Cause

    January 2024 Clear Stamp + Die of the Month Preview & Tutorials – Just Bee-Cause

    January 1, 2024
    Using Just Stamps & Dies! June “Super Chill” 2019 Card Kit of the Month Edition - Oh Joy, It's Your Birthday Card

    Using Just Stamps & Dies! June “Super Chill” 2019 Card Kit of the Month Edition

    June 26, 2019
  • CRAFT & UNWIND WITH HAPPIER HOUR! S5-720, S5-721, S5-724, S5-725, BP-336, BP-337, BP-338
    Cardmaking,  Die Cutting

    Craft & Unwind With Happier Hour!

    October 28, 2025 / 2 Comments

    Hello crafty friends, Rachel Alvarado here, and I’m thrilled to be back on the Spellbinders Blog sharing some festive cards using products from the new Happier Hour Collection. I absolutely love this collection because it covers a variety of occasions with a bunch of coordinating sentiments to choose from. ICE CREAM SHAKER CARD My first card features the adorable Fountain Wishes Etched Dies. My inspiration for this card came from my sweet little blue Parakeet (aka Blueberry), who spends many hours a day sitting on my shoulder, chatting away. When I first saw the bird in this set, I knew that I had to add him to my project. Because…

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    November 15, 2021

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    January 21, 2022

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    December 21, 2018
  • Chiming through the Seasons with Cuckoo Cottage, S5-701,S3-557, S4-1473, S4-1464, BP-317
    Cardmaking,  Die Cutting

    Chiming Through the Seasons with Cuckoo Cottage

    September 3, 2025 / 2 Comments

    Hi there, crafty friends! I’m Rebecca Keppel, and it’s TIME to share a fun new collection called Cuckoo Cottage. The Cuckoo Cottage Die Bundle includes the traditional Cuckoo Cottage Die, which creates a traditional cuckoo clock. The other die sets are Halloween Tick Tock, Harvest Time, and Chiming Christmas. These accessory sets take you through the rest of the year! First up is Halloween! You can cut the original cuckoo clock out of Halloween colors and then decorate it with the Halloween accessories. Try adding Onyx Assorted Treasured Cardstock for glitter, metallic, or mirror metallic elements. You can add ghosts, black cats, a mummy, candy corn, bats, and more! The chains,…

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    September 9, 2023
    Spellbinders January 2018 Small Die of the Month is Here!

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    January 2, 2018
    Starry Holiday Vibes: A Set of Three Cards, BPR-035, S4-1324, BPR-036, BPR-034, E3D-152

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    September 29, 2025
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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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    January 5, 2018

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    Create a Simple and Elegant Christmas Card with the Wonderland Collection

    July 16, 2025 / 1 Comment

    Hi there, this is Annie Williams, and today I’m thrilled to create this elegant Christmas card step-by-step with you, made with the new Wonderland Collection from Spellbinders. With cute die sets, gorgeous sentiments, and versatile BetterPress plates, this collection is perfect for creating fun holiday cards or even a custom calendar.  Today, I chose to focus on the beautiful Three Magi Stamp & Die Set and add a fun background for this simple card with tons of impact. Die-cut the robes of the magi out of yellow, teal, and red cardstocks using the Three Magi Stamp & Die Set. Here I chose a light, medium, and dark tone from each color…

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    November 14, 2018
    June 2023 Glimmer Hot Foil Kit of the Month Preview & Tutorials – Sending Waves

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    June 1, 2023
    Video Friday | Pop-Up Card with Frame Dies with Olga for Spellbinders. S5-376 Miss You Swirl, S5-374 Special Day Frame, S4-942 Swirls Border, S5-338 Wreath Elements, S5-132 A-2 Matting Basics B dies. #spellbinders #marisajob #diecutting #handmadecard #neverstopmaking

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    Pairing Cheerful Chirps and Poppy ColorWheel Cardstock

    June 11, 2025 / 1 Comment

    Joan Bardee here sharing some colorful cards using the Cheerful Chirps Collection. Cheerful Chirps is all about fun and quirky birds and sayings that lift the spirit. As soon as I saw those birds, I thought of using Poppy ColorWheel Cardstock. Poppy is one of my favorite colors. It’s a warm shade of red and evokes happy, perfect for cheerful birds, as well as love-themed and Christmas cards. I buy it and run out of it all the time! SENDING CHEERFUL CHIRPS Who can look at this parrot and not smile? Selected Cosmic Sky (darker bright blue), Poppy (red), and Carrot (orange) as the main color palette, with accents of…

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