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  • HOW TO DECORATE A HOME USING YANA’S EVERYDAY CITY HOLIDAY COLLECTION, S7-277, S4-1537, S3-579, BP-361, GLF-049
    Cardmaking,  Die Cutting,  Step by Step Tutorials

    Layered Die Cut House Card Tutorial | Easy Everyday City Card Idea

    May 13, 2026 / No Comments

    Hello there, Michelle Short here to share a step-by-step tutorial with you using the Everyday City Holiday Collection by Yana Smakula. This collection coordinates with the City Holiday Etched Dies, but now we can decorate the house/apartment building for all seasons, not just the holidays! My focus for the card is on the new Everyday Windows, Curtains and Flower Boxes Etched Dies, but I do sneak in an awning from the Everyday Awnings Etched Dies because they are too fun not to use! I love that all the sets can be mixed and matched with each other! DIE-CUTTING THE ELEMENTS Please note: The dies are shown in the photo facing…

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    October 11, 2024
    What’s New | Happy Place Collection from Fun Stampers Journey #Spellbinders #NeverStopMaking #FunStampersJourney #Cardmaking

    What’s New | Happy Place Collection from Fun Stampers Journey

    July 10, 2020
    Slimline Holiday Collection Inspiration with Koren Wiskman

    Slimline Holiday Collection Inspiration with Koren Wiskman

    August 18, 2021
  • Fill Your Planter With Flowers and Foliage!, S4-1515, SDS-223
    Cardmaking,  Die Cutting,  Step by Step Tutorials

    Garden Planter Card Tutorial with Etched Dies | Step-by-Step Guide

    May 4, 2026 / 1 Comment

    Hello crafty friends! It’s Lisa Tilson here with you today to share a card featuring the Garden Planter Etched Dies from the Lisa Horton Summertime Collection. I am going to be doing a step-by-step photo tutorial showing you how to create this pretty planter, which is filled to the brim with flowers and foliage! This collection is beautiful! Included are several floral die sets, two clear sentiment stamp sets as well as a set of ripped nesting circles, a rectangular lattice die, and a fabulous set of dies which create a landscape within an open lace frame – gorgeous! So, let’s get started with the card. So Happy for You…

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    Let's Get Squared Up - From Rectangle to Square Card by Becca Feeken for Spellbinders using  S6-112 Graceful Frame Maker,  S6-129 Bella Rose Lattice Layering Die, S5-332 Hemstitch Ovals,  and S4-867 Cinch and Go Flowers III #spellbinders #diecutting

    Let’s Get Squared Up – From Rectangle to Square Card

    January 20, 2018
    Spellbinders July 2020 Glimmer Hot Foil Kit of the Month is Here – Illustrative Floral #Spellbinders #NeverStopMaking #SpellbindersClubKits #Cardmaking #GlimmerHotFoilSystem

    July 2020 Glimmer Hot Foil Kit of the Month is Here – Illustrative Floral

    July 1, 2020
    Spellbinders December Amazing Paper Grace Die of the Month is Here – Softly Spoke'n Flip and Gatefold Card.

    December Amazing Paper Grace Die of the Month is Here – Softly Spoke’n Flip and Gatefold Card

    December 1, 2018
  • 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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    Inspiration with Susan's Garden Club Collection with Andrea Shell

    Inspiration with Susan’s Garden Club Collection with Andrea Shell

    October 13, 2021
    All Aboard Christmas Kit | Inspiration With Lisa Mensing

    All Aboard Christmas Kit | Inspiration With Lisa Mensing

    August 26, 2021
    February 2022 Glimmer Hot Foil Kit of the Month Preview & Tutorials – Anytime Glimmer Sentiments

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

    February 1, 2022
  • 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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    June 2024 Clear Stamp + Die of the Month Preview & Tutorials – Paradise Resort

    June 2024 Clear Stamp + Die of the Month Preview & Tutorials – Paradise Resort

    June 1, 2024
    June 2022 Clubs Inspiration Roundup!

    June 2022 Clubs Inspiration Roundup!

    June 16, 2022
    June 2022 Small Die of the Month Preview & Tutorials – Stylized Border Trio

    June 2022 Small Die of the Month Preview & Tutorials – Stylized Border Trio

    June 1, 2022
  • HOW TO MAKE A SUMMER CARD WITH SUMMER CAMP TRAILSIDE TRIO, S4-1503, S4-1504, S5-740, STP-269, S4-1450, S5-526, BP-025
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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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    Gather & Give Thanks with the Autumn Archives Collection by Kelly Bangs, S4-1487, S4-1485, BP-322

    Gather & Give Thanks with the Autumn Archives Collection by Kelly Bangs

    August 9, 2025
    December 2023 Clear Stamp + Die of the Month Preview & Tutorials – Big Love

    December 2023 Clear Stamp + Die of the Month Preview & Tutorials – Big Love

    December 1, 2023
    Coming Soon – September 2021 Clubs!

    Coming Soon – September 2021 Clubs!

    August 29, 2021
  • HOW TO MAKE A CRAFT THEMED CARD USING WE ALL HAVE BAGGAGE, S5-714, CM821, S2-380
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    How to Make a Craft Tote Card with Dies: Easy Step-by-Step Tutorial

    April 22, 2026 / No Comments

    Hello there, Michelle Short here to share a step-by-step tutorial with you using the Rolling Craft Tote Etched Dies from the We All Have Baggage collection. This set, along with the others in the collection, are made to bring awareness to the crafting community regarding mental health issues. It is a reminder that we all face obstacles in life, but as a community, we can come together to support one another. Crafting is a great way to leave worries behind for a while and enjoy the process, and this collection is perfect for making cards for crafty friends. DIE CUTTING THE TOTE + ASSEMBLY Die cut the Rolling Craft Tote:…

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    April 2021 Glimmer Hot Foil Kit of the Month is Here – Curved Glimmer Border & Sentiments

    April 2021 Glimmer Hot Foil Kit of the Month is Here – Curved Glimmer Border & Sentiments

    April 1, 2021

    Spotlight Stamping | Tools, Tips & Techniques

    December 21, 2018
    Sweet Notecards and Fall Traditions with Lisa Mensing

    Sweet Notecards and Fall Traditions with Lisa Mensing

    October 26, 2021
  • HOW TO CREATE A SIMPLE FLORAL CARD WITH A DRAMATIC COLOR PALETTE S4-1512, S5-747, STP-274
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    Simple Poppy Card Tutorial with Leaf & Bloom Etched Dies

    April 14, 2026 / No Comments

    Hello there, Michelle Short here to share a step-by-step tutorial with you using the new Leaf & Bloom Etched Dies from the Poppy Song Collection. This is a really pretty set consisting of three stems, three poppy flower heads, and a leaf frond. I kept my card very simple today to focus on the dramatic colour palette! DIE-CUTTING THE POPPIES Die cut the Leaf & Bloom 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 two of the…

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    House Mouse Bouquet for You With Jennifer Rustioni

    July 6, 2023
    Spellbinders Special Moments Collection by Marisa Job - Inspiration | Die-Cut Happy Birthday Times Two with Jean featuring S4-943 Happy Birthday w/ Numbers, S5-376 Miss You Swirl #spellbinders #neverstopmaking #diecutting #handmadecard

    Special Moments Inspiration | Die-Cut Happy Birthday Times Two with Jean

    July 30, 2018
    Spellbinders January 2020 Large Die of the Month is Here – Friendship Necklace #SpellbindersClubKits #NeverStopMaking

    January 2020 Large Die of the Month is Here – Friendship Necklace

    January 1, 2020
  • HOW TO MAKE THE SENTIMENT PART OF THE FOCAL POINT, S1-185, S3-517
    Cardmaking,  Die Cutting,  Step by Step Tutorials

    How to Create a Layered Thank You Card with Dies – Step-by-Step Tutorial

    April 10, 2026 / No Comments

    Hello there, Michelle Short here to share a step-by-step tutorial with you using the new Layered Thank You Etched Dies from the Essentially Yours Sentiments Collection. There are eight sentiments in the collection, all with two layers – the word itself and the shadow. I love it when there are shadow layers with the sentiments. It means that you can use the word on its own or with the shadow, which makes the sets more versatile. Today I am using the Thank You with both the word and shadow layers. DIE-CUTTING & ASSEMBLING THE SENTIMENT Die cut Layered Thank You Etched Dies: Please Note: the dies are shown in the…

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    How to bake some paper cookies, S5-726, S5-727

    Baking-Themed Card Tutorial with Cookie Die Cuts | Spellbinders Fluff, Frost & Roll

    March 5, 2026
    SPOILERS! 12 Days of Stitchmas 2025 Advent Calendar – Day 7 with Carissa Wiley

    SPOILERS! 12 Days of Stitchmas 2025 Advent Calendar – Day 7 with Carissa Wiley

    September 29, 2025
    Two Wreath-Style Layout Designs With Simple Stories Simple Vintage Love Story Collection

    Two Wreath-Style Layout Designs With Simple Stories Simple Vintage Love Story Collection

    January 21, 2024
  • HOW TO CREATE A STRIPED BACKGROUND, S4-1450, S4-1448, DOM-JAN25, STP-274, BP-025
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    How to Make a Striped Birthday Card with the Stripe Right Etched Dies

    March 27, 2026 / No Comments

    Hello there, Michelle Short here to share a step-by-step tutorial with you using the new Stripe Right Etched Dies from the Just Eat Cake Add-Ons Collection. This fabulous die cuts four stripes of various widths. The stripes are 6” tall, so they can be used horizontally or vertically on an A2-sized card. The dies work perfectly with the contents of the Just Eat Cake Birthday Cardmaking Kit, but as you can see, they can be combined with any other supplies you have in your stash, too! DIE-CUTTING THE STRIPES + CREATING THE CARD BASE Pick five colours of ColorWheel Cardstock to use – this card uses (left-right) Seaside, Waterfall, Fairy…

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    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
    Love-Inspired Interactive Cards

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    December 4, 2023
    Glimmer Hot Foil Inspiration | Clean & Simple Foiled Cards with Laurie Willison for Spellbinders

    Glimmer Hot Foil Inspiration | Clean & Simple Foiled Cards with Laurie Willison

    February 21, 2019
  • Making A Darling Dog Birthday Card, S5-743, S5-526, S5-734, S4-1522, BP-025
    Cardmaking,  Die Cutting,  Step by Step Tutorials

    How to Make a Birthday Card with Color Block Accent Arches and Darling Dog Dies

    March 26, 2026 / No Comments

    Hello crafty friends! It’s Lisa Tilson here with you today. I am thrilled to be back on the Spellbinders blog to share a card featuring the Color Block Accent Arches, which are part of the Just Add Cake Birthday Cardmaking Kit Add-Ons. I am going to be taking you through this card with a step-by-step photo tutorial. It’s a fun card to make! Happy Birthday For all of the die cutting, use the Platinum SIX Die Cutting Machine with the die cutting sandwich as follows (from bottom to top): Plate A – Platform Base Plate B – Platform Top Plate C – Cutting Plate Plate C – Cutting Plate The…

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