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  • 2 Floral Birthday Card Ideas with the Just Add Cake Cardmaking Kit
    Cardmaking,  Die Cutting,  Video Tutorials

    2 Floral Birthday Card Ideas with the Just Add Cake Cardmaking Kit

    July 20, 2026 / No Comments

    Hello there, Michelle Short here and I am delighted to be sharing two cards today using the Just Add Cake Birthday Cardmaking Kit. Both cards feature the Garden Party Etched Dies. I combined them with the shaker domes and sequins on the first card, and for the second, combined them with the mug from Birthday Brew Etched Dies, as well as some extra colours of ColorWheel Cardstock and Gems. I love how you can mix and match the different sets in the kit! Watch the video below or on the Spellbinders YouTube channel: For my first card, I created a meadow of flowers using the pink tones of ColorWheel Cardstock…

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  • HOW TO ASSEMBLE SPECTACULAR SANTA FOR A CLEAN & SIMPLE CHRISTMAS CARD, S5-723, SDS-231
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    Spectacular Santa Christmas Card Tutorial with Spellbinders Etched Dies

    July 11, 2026 / No Comments

    Hello there, Michelle Short here to share a step-by-step tutorial with you using the new Spectacular Santa Etched Dies. This wonderful die creates a large-sized Santa that can take centre stage on a card. I kept to a traditional colour palette today for Santa, adding in a little pink for the background, but you can definitely experiment with different colour combinations! DIE CUTTING SANTA 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. Die-cut Spectacular Santa Etched Dies from cardstock. Cut…

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    October 18, 2017
    Becca Feeken 3D Holiday Vignettes & Glistening Holiday Blog Hop + Giveaway

    Becca Feeken 3D Holiday Vignettes & Glistening Holiday Blog Hop + Giveaway (Now Closed)

    August 26, 2019
    Spellbinders October 2020 Large Die of the Month is Here – Always Welcome #Spellbinders #SpellbindersClubKits #NeverStopMaking

    October 2020 Large Die of the Month is Here – Always Welcome

    October 1, 2020
  • Spectacular Deer Ombre Background & Diecutting Tutorial, S5-722, S5-564, S5-526, E3D-146
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    Spectacular Deer Christmas Card Tutorial with Spellbinders Etched Dies

    July 8, 2026 / 1 Comment

    Hi, crafty friends! Lea Lawson here with you today, creating a card featuring the adorable new Spectacular Deer die set. I’m sharing my step-by-step process in easy-to-follow photos and instructions! The Spectacular Christmas collection launches on July 10th 2026. Club Members enjoy early access now. Die-cut the deer body (from the Spectacular Bear die set) from Fawn & Alabaster cardstock. Die-cut the scarf layers from Poppy and Peridot cardstock. Die-cut the deer head & antlers from Fawn, Alabaster & Truffle cardstock. Die-cut the eye backers, nose, and hooves from Raven cardstock. Die-cut the inner ear & cheeks from Blush cardstock. Assemble and glue the deer together in steps. Be sure…

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    March 3, 2025

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    Limited Edition Stitching Die & Stamp Cards with Jess Fernandes

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  • Mastering the Botanical Cluster: A Study in Primrose Composition by Jaycee Gaspar, S2-447, E3D-168, BP-298
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    Realistic Primrose Card Tutorial with Serenity Garden Dies

    June 28, 2026 / 1 Comment

    Hello, everyone! I’m Jaycee, and I am thrilled to be sharing a project here on the Spellbinders blog today. You can usually find me over at my YouTube Channel, Instagram, and crafty blog, where I dive deep into the intersection of design principles and paper crafting. For today’s project, I wanted to push the boundaries of the STC Primrose set. While die-cutting often leans toward the whimsical, I’ve always been captivated by the organic textures and subtle color shifts found in nature. I spent some time gathering botanical reference images of primroses, focusing specifically on how the light hits the ‘stitched’ ridges of the petals and how the centers transition…

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    Kaleidoscope Arch – Versatile Products Rock!

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    November 14, 2023
    Easy Hot Foiled Holiday card Featuring the Upright Italic Joy to the World Press Plate, • BP-369, S5-526, S5-743, S4-1450, S4-1448

    Hot Foil Joy to the World Christmas Card Tutorial with Upright Italic Press & Foil Plate

    July 19, 2026
    Sweet Notecards and Fall Traditions with Lisa Mensing

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    October 26, 2021
  • 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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    Exquisite Splendor collection by Marisa Job Inspiration | Spring Cards and Basket Tags by Rebecca Luminarias for Spellbinders

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    December 13, 2018
    Spellbinders Jane Davenport Artomology | Mixed Media Friendship Cards with Mayline Jung #janedavenport #janedavenportartomology #Artomology #spellbinders #neverstopmaking #smoothmarkers #makeitwithmichaels #washisheets

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  • Step-by-Step Floating Swans Card Tutorial with Buttons & Keepsakes, S4-1535, BP-364, E3D-176
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    Elegant Layered Swan Card with the Buttons & Keepsakes Collection

    June 22, 2026 / 2 Comments

    Hello, crafty friend! I’m Adrienne Boese, better known online as Alice Scraps Wonderland. There’s nothing quite so delicate as swans floating over the water. So today, we are going to recreate those ethereal vibes in cardstock and patterned paper using the Buttons & Keepsakes collection designed by Frank Garcia. In this tutorial, we’ll be using some simple techniques including die cutting, embossing, paper layering, and paper tearing. These are great foundational techniques that can really make any project pop while giving it texture and dimension. We’ll also make use of one of the Better Press plates in the Buttons & Keepsakes collection. Let’s get started. Using Classic White Color Wheel…

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    October 2023 Glimmer Hot Foil Kit of the Month Preview & Tutorials – Bouquet Full of Joy

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    October 1, 2023
    October 2023 Clear Stamp + Die of the Month Preview & Tutorials – Festive Penguins

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    October 1, 2023
  • Wedding Mouse Card Tutorial with Dies | Step-by-Step DIY Cardmaking Guide
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    Wedding Mouse Card Tutorial with Dies | Step-by-Step DIY Cardmaking Guide

    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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  • How To Make A Classic Mouse Graduation Card - Step By Step Tutorial, S4-1533, BP-358, S4-1450
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    Step-by-Step Graduation Card Tutorial with Classic Mouse Dies

    April 27, 2026 / No Comments

    Hello cardmaking friends! It’s Lisa Tilson here with you today to share a card featuring the Classic Mouse Graduation Etched Dies from the Classic Mouse Graduation Collection. I am going to be taking you through making this card with a step-by-step photo tutorial. Although the design is simple, I’ve included plenty of steps to guide you through the process. With this die set, I found that the order really matters. There are so many lovely little details that bring the mouse to life — a front and back for the gown, plus sleeves, trims, and other accents — and assembling them in the right sequence makes everything come together much…

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  • You’re a Reel Catch – Summer Camp Collection, • S5-738, S4-1504, S4-1408, S5-624, STP-269
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    Summer Fishing Card Tutorial: Deer and Boat Die Cutting Project

    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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    How to Make a Summer Fox Card with Die Cuts: Step-by-Step Tutorial

    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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