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  • Whimsical Village Collection with Lisa Tilson S2-456, S5-746, STP-270, S5-721
    Cardmaking,  Die Cutting,  Step by Step Tutorials

    How to Create a Whimsical Village Scene Card with Spellbinders Etched Dies

    June 4, 2026 / No Comments

    Hello crafters! It’s Lisa Tilson here with you today to share a card using the Whimsical Village Collection by Vicky Papaioannou. I am going to be doing a step-by-step photo tutorial showing you how to create this simple scene using the Whimsical Houses Etched Dies, the Village Companions Etched Dies and the Whimsical Wishes Clear Stamp Set. Also included in this collection is a super fun floral die set called Whimsical Blooms which you can use in conjunction with the houses or on its own. There is also a 3D embossing folder which creates a beautiful swirly design for your projects. This new collection is full of whimsy and quirkiness,…

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    January 1, 2025
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    April 2022 Glimmer Hot Foil Kit of the Month Preview & Tutorials – Glimmer Burst

    April 1, 2022
    March 2022 Large Die of the Month Preview & Tutorials – Kaleidoscope Floral Slimline

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    March 1, 2022
  • HOW TO CREATE A LAYERED CLEANING SCENE USING SHINY NEW DAY COLLECTION, S4-1525, STP-278
    Cardmaking,  Die Cutting,  Step by Step Tutorials

    Squeaky Clean Etched Dies Card Tutorial – Step-by-Step Scene Building Guide

    May 26, 2026 / No Comments

    Hello there, Michelle Short here to share a step-by-step tutorial with you using the Squeaky Clean Etched Dies from the Shiny New Day collection. Whilst cleaning is something a lot of us hate to do, making cards using cute die cuts is definitely something fun, and I loved putting all the die cuts together to create this scene! I kept to a minimal colour palette today – just aqua, yellow, and white, which helps the scene not look too busy. There are other dies in the set, though, so if you like more full scenes, you can do that too! DIE-CUTTING THE DIES Die cut the dies from Squeaky Clean…

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    March 2022 Small Die of the Month Preview & Tutorials – Floating Bunny

    March 2022 Small Die of the Month Preview & Tutorials – Floating Bunny

    March 1, 2022
    Spellbinders 3D Holiday Vignettes Collection by Becca Feeken - Inspiration | Dimensional Christmas Cards with Karin Åkesdotter

    3D Holiday Vignettes Inspiration | Dimensional Christmas Cards with Karin Åkesdotter

    August 24, 2019
    June 2025 Embossing Folder of the Month Preview & Tutorials – Mariner’s Weave

    June 2025 Embossing Folder of the Month Preview & Tutorials – Mariner’s Weave

    June 2, 2025
  • 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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    July’21 Release Party – Booth Tour & Collections Overview

    July’21 Release Party – Booth Tour & Collections Overview

    August 2, 2021
    Christmas With Gnomes with Jyoti Adhikari

    Christmas Gnomes with Jyoti Adhikari

    August 24, 2022

    We Be Chillin’ Card, July Kit of the Month

    June 30, 2017
  • 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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    The 2020 Spellbinders collection of 10 etched die sets, 13 Glimmer plate sets and a clear stamp set will knock your Christmas Stockings off this year! There’s something for everyone and they’ve been meticulously designed to work together in oh so many ways. What’s New | Spellbinders Sparkling Christmas Collection #Spellbinders #NeverStopMaking #DieCutting #Cardmaking #GlimmerHotFoilSystem #Christmas

    What’s New | Spellbinders Sparkling Christmas Collection

    August 31, 2020
    November 2025 Wax Seal of the Month Preview & Tutorials – Cin Cin

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    November 1, 2025

    3 Cards, 1 Sheet! | Tools, Tips and Techniques

    January 31, 2019
  • 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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    Becca Feeken Vintage Treasures Blog Hop + Giveaways

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    July 9, 2019
    May 2019 Card Kit of the Month is Here – Stay Wild

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    May 1, 2019
    August 2023 Glimmer Hot Foil Kit of the Month Preview & Tutorials – Overflowing Floral

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    August 1, 2023
  • 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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    October 1, 2025
    Spellbinders Showered With Love Collection by Vicky Papaioannou

    Showered With Love Collection Introduction

    January 10, 2023

    Three Stories, One Collection

    March 17, 2024
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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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    January 4, 2023

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    July 2, 2024

    Ink and Impress: Crafting Dynamic Backgrounds with BetterPress Plates

    April 22, 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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    November 1, 2019
    FSJ Kindness Matters | Colorful Cards with Marie Heiderscheit | Video

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    January 10, 2020
    March 2025 Clear Stamp + Die of the Month Preview & Tutorials – Nearest & Dearest

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    March 1, 2025
  • Create Realistic Dimensional Flowers for Clean And Simple Cards, S5-712, S6-169, S3-569, BP-311, BP-298, BP-025, BP-287
    BetterPress,  Cardmaking,  Die Cutting,  Step by Step Tutorials

    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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    March 2, 2018
    Adding Dimension to Stamped Images - House Mouse, RSC-067, RSC-068, RSC-070, RSC-069

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    March 22, 2026

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    July 24, 2024
  • 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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    A Sweet Christmas Inspiration | A Merry Christmas Card by Elena Salo for Spellbinders

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