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  • 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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    March 23, 2020
  • 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 / 1 Comment

    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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    September 17, 2022

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    June 13, 2017
    How to Assemble the Celebrate You Collection Gift Bag

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    June 25, 2022
  • BAKE THE WORLD A BATTER PLACE WITH THE MAKE IT & BAKE IT COLLECTION, S5-726, S6-266, S5-728, STP-267
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    Baking-Themed Cards with Spellbinders Make It & Bake It Collection

    February 22, 2026 / 2 Comments

    Hello there, Michelle Short here, and I am delighted to be back on the Spellbinders blog sharing three cards using the Make It & Bake It Collection by Tina Smith. This wonderful collection is perfect for anyone who loves baking and sweet treats! There are lots of fabulous punny sentiments in the collection too, to work well with the focal points, so these cards are really fun to make! I created 3 cards today using an aqua colour palette inspired by the aqua silicone spatula that I have and love! MADE WITH LOVE My first card uses Fluff, Frost & Roll Etched Dies to create a simple card where the…

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    Spellbinders July 2019 Glimmer Hot Foil Kit of the Month is Here – Glimmering Sentiments

    July 2019 Glimmer Hot Foil Kit of the Month is Here – Glimmering Sentiments

    July 1, 2019
    Spellbinders June 2020 Glimmer Hot Foil Kit of the Month is Here – Let Your Sentiments Shine #Spellbinders #NeverStopMaking #GlimmerHotFoilSystem #Cardmaking

    June 2020 Glimmer Hot Foil Kit of the Month is Here – Let Your Sentiments Shine

    June 1, 2020
    Spellbinders August 2020 Amazing Paper Grace Die of the Month is Here – Pop Up 3D Vignette Telephone #SpellbindersClubKits #Spellbinders #NeverStopMaking #Cardmaking #DieCutting #AmazingPaperGraceClubKit

    August 2020 Amazing Paper Grace Die of the Month is Here – Pop Up 3D Vignette Telephone

    August 1, 2020
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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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    Holiday Tags with Lisa Horton Essential Holiday Collection

    September 11, 2024
    February 2025 Glimmer Hot Foil Kit of the Month Preview & Tutorials – Spring Canopy

    February 2025 Glimmer Hot Foil Kit of the Month Preview & Tutorials – Spring Canopy

    February 1, 2025

    2 Layouts Using Storytelling Betterpress Stamps and Dies

    August 25, 2024
  • STEP BY STEP: HOW TO CREATE A CUTE CLEAN AND SIMPLE LOVE CARD, S4-1522, S6-261, BP-346, S5-526, GLF-049
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    How to Create a Valentine Card with the Spellbinders Classic Mouse Love Collection

    January 27, 2026 / No Comments

    Hello there, Michelle Short here to share a step-by-step tutorial with you using the new Classic Mouse Love collection that pairs perfectly with the already released Steamboat Willie Duo Etched Dies from the Say Cheese Classic Mouse Collection. The Classic Mouse Love Etched Dies makes it so that you can accessorize the mice with flowers, chocolates, and balloons, plus lots more! I love that you can customize them to suit your needs! The set is perfect for Valentine’s Day, but also for general love, hugs, and anniversary projects too! STEP 1 – DIE-CUTTING THE MOUSE Die cut the male mouse from Steamboat Willie Duo Etched Dies, and the envelope, flower,…

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    September 2025 Glimmer Hot Foil Kit of the Month Preview & Tutorials – Gilded Weave

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    September 1, 2025
    Glimmer Essentials Collection – Springtime Card Inspiration with Annie Williams

    Glimmer Essentials Collection – Springtime Card Inspiration with Annie Williams

    February 19, 2021

    Hand-Stitched Charm: Projects Featuring Nichol Spohr’s Summer Felt Dies

    June 23, 2025
  • Create Realistic Dimensional Flowers for Clean And Simple Cards, S5-712, S6-169, S3-569, BP-311, BP-298, BP-025, BP-287
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    Dimensional Floral Cards with The Poet’s Garden Collection by Susan Tierney-Cockburn

    January 22, 2026 / 1 Comment

    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 inspiration with The Poet’s Garden Collection from Susan Tierney-Cockburn. This is a beautiful release of flowers that are designed to have lots of dimension, and I definitely have that on my cards today! This collection has a choice of Double and Single Peonies, Clematis Poet, Wild Violet, and Love-In-A-Mist Etched Dies, along with an accompanying BetterPress sentiment set. Spending time creating these dimensional flowers is very relaxing, and they really pack a punch when they are done! You’ll need to send them to their respective…

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    Spellbinders August 2020 Amazing Paper Grace Die of the Month is Here – Pop Up 3D Vignette Telephone #SpellbindersClubKits #Spellbinders #NeverStopMaking #Cardmaking #DieCutting #AmazingPaperGraceClubKit

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    Precision Layering Basics with Jennifer Kotas

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    January 19, 2022
    Spellbinders A Sweet Christmas Collection by Sharyn Sowell - Inspiration | Love & Joy Card with Virginia Lu #spellbinders #diecutting #neverstopmaking #sharynsowell

    A Sweet Christmas Inspiration | Love & Joy Card with Virginia

    September 6, 2018
  • 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
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    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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    Spellbinders Cuppa Coffee, Cuppa Tea Collection by Sharyn Sowell - Inspiration | Glittery Sweetheart Card with Jean featuring S4-953 Tea Pots, S4-954 Coffee Brewing, S3-346 Cup and Beans, S4-950 Robin and Rosy Mug #spellbinders #neverstopmaking #sharynsowell #diecutting #handmadecard

    Cuppa Coffee, Cuppa Tea Inspiration | Glittery Sweetheart Card with Jean

    August 29, 2018
    Spellbinders Jane Davenport Artomology | Mixed Media Card & Journal Insert with Mayline #janedavenport #janedavenportartomology #Artomology #spellbinders #neverstopmaking #smoothmarkers #makeitwithmichaels #washisheets

    Jane Davenport Artomology | Mixed Media Card & Journal Insert with Mayline

    October 6, 2018
    What's New at Spellbinders | Picot Petite Collection by Becca Feeken #Spellbinders #NeverStopMaking #AmazingPaperGrace #DieCutting #Cardmaking

    What’s New | Picot Petite Collection by Becca Feeken

    September 28, 2020
  • HAPPIER HOUR COLLECTION WITH BRENDA NOELKE, S5-724, BP-337, S5-721, BP-326, S5-725, BP-338, E3D-157
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    Happier Hour Collection With Brenda Noelke

    October 27, 2025 / No Comments

    Hello, crafty friends!! Brenda Noelke here from My PaperCut Creations! I’m thrilled to be a guest on the Spellbinders blog today! I’m sharing three cards featuring the Happier Hour Collection with you today! We are traveling to Mexico in December, so the Sip Sip Ole’ Etched Die Set really spoke to me! HERE’S TO GOOD TIMES AND GREAT FRIENDS I began by die-cutting the element for my focal point using the Sip Sip Ole’ Die Set. For the outline of the glass, I used matte silver cardstock from the Treasured Antique Silver cardstock pack, and for the salt, I used the glitter cardstock from the same pack. The colors of…

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    Zodiac greetings two ways - press & foil as well as ink, BPR-044, BPR-038, BPR-039, S5-647

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  • 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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  • SPOILERS! 12 Days of Stitchmas 2025 Advent Calendar – Day 5 with Tina Smith
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    SPOILERS! 12 Days of Stitchmas 2025 Advent Calendar – Day 5 with Tina Smith

    September 27, 2025 / No Comments

    Welcome to day 5 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 Tina Smith as she shares inspiration with the Day 5 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. I am truly thrilled to share some sweet and delightful stitched cards with Day 5 of the 12 Days of Stitchmas Advent Calendar for 2025. Cocoa and Christmas hold a special…

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