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  • Naughty Christmas Cats Diecutting & Hot Foiling Tutorial, S4-1546, S4-1547, S5-761, E3D-179, BP-375
    Cardmaking,  Die Cutting,  Embossing,  Step by Step Tutorials

    Christmas Cats Christmas Card Tutorial with Spellbinders Christmas Cats Collection

    July 14, 2026 / 1 Comment

    Hi, crafty friends! Lea Lawson here with you today, creating a card featuring the hilarious new Christmas Cats collection by Yana Smakula. I’m not even a cat person, but I can’t get enough of this adorable collection! Today I’m sharing my step-by-step process in easy-to-follow photos and instructions. I hope you find them helpful! Die-cut the cats from the Christmas Cats die set in the following cardstock colors: Striped cat: Bellini & Coral; Siamese cat: Fawn & Truffle; Bow: Poppy Eye backer: Raven; Pupils: Class White Assemble and glue the cats together in steps. Be sure to add the white pupil piece first, followed by the black eye backer on…

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    How to Create a Simple and Adorable Halloween Card, S3-540, BP-080, S4-1427

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    August 19, 2025
    Spellbinders Blooming Garden Collection by Marisa Job - Inspiration | Romantic and Whimsical Layout with Anna featuring S3-335 Rose Buds, S5-358 Swirl Happy Birthday Frame #spellbinders #scrapbooking #neverstopmaking #diecutting #papercrafting

    Video | Blooming Garden Inspiration | Romantic and Whimsical Layout with Anna

    August 14, 2018
    November 2023 Quick & Easy Card Kit of the Month Preview & Tutorials – Wonderful Things

    November 2023 Quick & Easy Card Kit of the Month Preview & Tutorials – Wonderful Things

    November 1, 2023
  • Cardmaking,  Die Cutting,  Glimmer Hot Foil

    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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    Three Fun Background Techniques for Creating Easy & Colorful Cards

    August 7, 2024

    October 2024 BetterPress Plate of the Month Preview & Tutorials – Design a Plaid

    October 1, 2024
    Elegant Christmas Foiled Cards with Jean Manis for Spellbinders featuring Christmas Foiled Basics Collection by Yana Smakula #Spellbinders #NeverStopMaking #GlimmerHotFoilSystem #Cardmacking #Christmacking

    Glimmery Holidays with Jean Manis

    September 16, 2020
  • SCENIC LIGHT UP CARD WITH PEAR BLOSSOM PRESS ONE LIGHT, S4-1322, S5-635, E3D-069
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    Scenic Light Up Card With Pear Blossom Press One Light

    October 19, 2025 / No Comments

    Hello everyone!  Rachel Alvarado here with a holiday scenic light-up card using a Pear Blossom Press One Light combined with the Woodland Scene Etched Dies.  I absolutely adore interactive cards, so I had a lot of fun creating this light-up card.  The One Lights are super easy to use, so I tried to keep my card basic so that the steps would be simple to follow if you have never made a card like this before. DIE-CUT IMAGES Die cut all the pieces from colored cardstock. Assemble the trees and deer together with liquid adhesive Set aside the images to work on the background. EMBOSS CARD BASE Trim a piece…

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    July 2023 Clear Stamp + Die of the Month Preview & Tutorials – Pine Cones & Holly

    July 2023 Clear Stamp + Die of the Month Preview & Tutorials – Pine Cones & Holly

    July 1, 2023
    Layered Dimensional Teacher Card by Yana Smakula for Spellbinders Paper Arts Featured Image

    Layered Dimensional Die Cutting. Episode #2 – Teacher Card

    August 3, 2017

    So Many Sentiments for Birthday Fun!

    May 3, 2024
  • A Holly Jolly Christmas with the Say Cheese Classic Mouse Christmas Collection Hello, Crafty Friends, Hello, crafting friends! Heejung Hunsberger here, thrilled to be back as a guest designer on the Spellbinders blog. The holidays may seem far off, but with the Merry Moments Limited Edition Holiday Card Making Kit and the Merry Moments Collection now released, it's the perfect time to start our festive creations! 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. The new Say Cheese Classic Mouse Christmas Collection from Spellbinders, launching this September, is perfect for adding some festive Disney cheer to your holiday crafting. This collection is ideal for creating whimsical Christmas cards, tags, and more. Let's take a closer look at a few projects created with these delightful new products, S6-265, S4-1496, S6-261, BP-199, 3EOM-JUL25, S4-1365, S4-1408, S4-1280, E3D-107, BPOM-OCT24
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    A Holly Jolly Christmas with the Say Cheese Classic Mouse Christmas Collection

    September 16, 2025 / No Comments

    Hello, crafting friends! Heejung Hunsberger here, thrilled to be back as a guest designer on the Spellbinders blog. The holidays may seem far off, but with the Merry Moments Limited Edition Holiday Card Making Kit and the Merry Moments Collection now released, it’s the perfect time to start our festive creations! 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. The new Say Cheese Classic Mouse Christmas Collection from Spellbinders, launching this September, is perfect for adding some festive cheer to your holiday crafting. This collection is ideal for creating…

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    July 27, 2022
    July 2022 Amazing Paper Grace Die of the Month Preview & Tutorials – Tiara Trifold

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    July 1, 2022
    Card Club Kit Extras! September 2019 Edition - Express Yourself Collection

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    September 9, 2019
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    Step by Step Tutorial: Cuckoo Cottage Chiming Christmas Bridge Card Tutorial

    September 9, 2025 / 1 Comment

    Hello, crafty friends! I’m Heejung Hunsberger, and I’m thrilled to be back as a Guest Designer for Spellbinders, showcasing another exciting project from the Cuckoo Cottage Collection! In this tutorial, I’ll guide you through creating a unique bridge card featuring a delightful cuckoo clock design using the Chiming Christmas Die and the Cuckoo Cottage Die. This interactive card not only stands upright beautifully for display but also includes a charming swinging pendulum for added fun! 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. Let’s get started! Step 1: Create…

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  • Step by Step Tutorial: Create a Thank You Card with a 3D Embossing Folder Background
    BetterPress,  Cardmaking,  Embossing,  Step by Step Tutorials

    Step by Step Tutorial: Create a Thank You Card with a 3D Embossing Folder Background

    June 18, 2025 / 1 Comment

    Hello! Jen Kotas here today with a step by step photo tutorial creating a card with the Lined Corners 3D Embossing Folder. card. I walk you through embossing with a 3d embossing folder and using the BetterPress System to create two tone botanical images. Mist Malibu ColorWheel Cardstock with water before embossing to prevent panel from cracking. Lay panel on Lined Corners 3D Embossing Folder so the intersection of the space between embossed area sits either in bottom left or top right portion of card. When using the Universal Plate System with a Spellbinders 3D embossing folder, use only the A and D plates. Cut embossed panel to 4 x…

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    June 13, 2019
    Video: Glimmer Hot Foil Inspiration | Happy Birthday Journal Spread by Heba Alsibai for Spellbinders

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    February 22, 2019

    SPOILERS! 13 Days of Craft-o-Ween Day 3. Step by Step Tutorial

    August 21, 2025
  • BetterPress,  Cardmaking,  Die Cutting,  General

    Coping with Mistakes While Using the Jack of All Trades Add-On Wild Joker

    April 1, 2025 / 5 Comments

    Hello crafters! Joan Bardee here having fun using the new Wild Joker die set, an addition to the amazing Jack of All Trades Collection by the even more amazing Jaycee Gaspar. The set consists of dies that form a large Joker image and a Joker sentiment. You can use all or part of the joker image on a card, or even some of the smaller elements on their own. Went through my usual angst making this card – second guessing color choices, worrying about the details, making mistakes, etc. Follow along with me and decide whether my mistakes are deal breakers or not worth thinking about. WILD JOKER I love…

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    March 27, 2025

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