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  • 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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    March 21, 2020

    Delicate Duo: Capturing the Charm of Daisies

    April 25, 2025
    The Glimmering Christmas Project Kit by Spellbinders | with Michelle Short | Video tutorial #Spellbinders #NeverStopMaking #DieCutting #Cardmaking #ChristmasCardmaking #GlimmerHotFoilSystem

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    July 28, 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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    Spellbinders A Sweet Christmas Collection by Sharyn Sowell - Inspiration | Love & Joy Card with Virginia Lu #spellbinders #diecutting #neverstopmaking #sharynsowell

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    September 6, 2018
    Shiny & Bright Holiday Greetings with Jean Manis

    Shiny & Bright Holiday Greetings with Jean Manis

    July 26, 2022
    Halloween Fun With Emily Leiphart Featuring Boo Dance Party Collection

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    August 21, 2022
  • 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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    April 27, 2018

    Color an Embossed Ombre Background with PanPastels

    June 26, 2019
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    July 11, 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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    Coming Soon! November 2020 Clubs! Card Kit of the Month – Merry Wishes. Unboxing Video + New Club!

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    October 29, 2020
    SCENIC LIGHT UP CARD WITH PEAR BLOSSOM PRESS ONE LIGHT, S4-1322, S5-635, E3D-069

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    October 19, 2025
    Spellbinders Die D-Lites Holiday Inspiration | Playful Critter Cards with Gemma

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    March 21, 2019
  • Step by Step Tutorial: Create a Thank You Card with a 3D Embossing Folder Background
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    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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    A Special Delivery and Tea for Two Mice with Bobbi Lemanski

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    February 2022 Glimmer Hot Foil Kit of the Month Preview & Tutorials – Anytime Glimmer Sentiments

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    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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    SPOILERS! 12 Days of Stitchmas 2025 Advent Calendar – Day 10 with Laura Bassen

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    Video Friday | Lighthouse with Kelly for Spellbinders using: DSC-044 Lighthouse, SDS-097 Light Shine #spellbinders #cardmaking #stamping #watercolorcard #adultcoloring

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