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  • Happy Dance Collection with Hussena Calcuttawala
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    Happy Dance Collection with Hussena Calcuttawala

    March 29, 2022 / No Comments

    Hello, crafty friends! This is Hussena from Quill and Punch Works and I am so thrilled and honored to be guest designing on the Spellbinders blog today highlighting the Happy Dance Collection. The die sets, Glimmer plates, and stamps in this collection are perfect for making Cards and Gift Tags for Father’s Day/Mother’s Day Cards, and more! My first card features the I Dance Etched Dies, We Dance Glimmer Sentiments Glimmer Hot Foil Plate & Die Set, and the Geo Foliage Glimmer Hot Foil Plate & Die Set. I love anything florals for thank you cards, so I reached for the I Dance Etched Dies first to create this bold…

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    Spooktacularly Cute Crew, S6-264

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  • Handmade Paintbrush Cards with Hussena Calcuttawala
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    Handmade Paintbrush Cards with Hussena Calcuttawala

    March 27, 2022 / 2 Comments

    Hello everyone! This is Hussena from Quill and Punch Works and I am so excited and honored to be guest designing on the Spellbinders blog today highlighting the NEW Paint Your World Collection by Vicky Papaioannou is a whimsical ode to paintbrushes. The whimsical and fun paintbrush-themed designs, palettes, natural elements, and the set of clear stamps included in the collection are just perfect for creating a wide variety of projects for artists and crafters alike! Painted Blooms Paintbrush Card My first card features the Painted Blooms Etched Dies and the Paint Your World Sentiments Clear Stamp Set. I made the card in 3.5″ x 8.5″, so as to not…

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    Spellbinders Wedding Season Project Kit is Here! #Spellbinders #NeverStopMaking #DieCutting #Cardmaking

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    February 2026 Stencil of the Month Preview & Tutorials – Botanical Bunny

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  • Precision Layering Basics Collection Inspiration with Hussena
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    Precision Layering Basics Collection – Three Ideas From Hussena Calcuttawala

    January 17, 2022 / 2 Comments

    Hello, crafty friends! This is Hussena from Quill and Punch Works and I’m so honored to be guest posting today on the Spellbinders blog! using the new Precision Layering Basics Collection. Basic nesting dies are a staple in every crafter’s stash and there are so many things one can do with them. The dies in the Precision Layering Basics Collection are designed to cut perfectly spaced layers of 1/8-inch, and when combined with the B Sets, help you achieve a 1/16-inch border. This means no more measuring, as the work is done for you. I used the various dies in this collection to create three easy and fun cards for…

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  • Spellbinders Garden Shutters Collection | with Hussena Calcuttawala
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    Spellbinders Garden Shutters Collection with Hussena Calcuttawala

    January 8, 2022 / 2 Comments

    Hello, crafty friends! This is Hussena from Quill and Punch Works and I’m so honored to be guest posting today on the Spellbinders blog! I’m sharing a set of three cards using dies from the new Garden Shutters Collection by Becca Feeken. This is a very unique collection that can be used to create a fun element of motion. It creates a beautiful card, and with one pull of a tab, the shutters open to reveal a sweet surprise sentiment, but the die layers can really be used on any kind of card! I had to start out by trying my hand at one of the classic Garden Shutters cards…

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    April 12, 2024
    Cardmaking Inspiration | Come Wine With Me by Elena Salo for Spellbinders. S4-879 Labels 59, S4-880 Labels 59 Decorative Accents, S4-878 Frame Charms, SDS-135 Barrel of Sentiments. #diecutting #winecountry #spellbinders #handmadecard #neverstopmaking #winecard

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  • Handmade Cards with the Cardmaker II Collection with Hussena
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    Handmade Cards with the Cardmaker II Collection with Hussena

    December 7, 2021 / 1 Comment

    Hello, crafty friends! This is Hussena from Quill and Punch Works, and I’m so thrilled to be guest designing on the Spellbinders blog today using the new Cardmaker II Stamp Collection. The beautifully illustrated images in this collection inspired me to create three easy and fun cards for a variety of occasions. My first project features the Love Never Fails Stamp Set and the New Start Stamp Set. I fell in love with the floral images in the Love Never Fails Stamp Set and had to use them right away for my Slimline Card. This set comprises of 20 clear photopolymer stamps and one can create a wonderful bouquet of flowers to a field of blooms using it. It’s very…

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    Cardmaking Inspiration | Birthday Wishes Card created by Yana Smakula for Spellbinders. Using S4-819 LILLY PEARL FLAT FOLD FLOWER/BORDER, S4-820 Vintage Pierced Banners, S5-329 HANNAH ELISE LAYERING FRAME SMALL, S6-130 CORALENE'S CHEMISE LAYERING FRAME LARGE dies by Becca Feeken #diecutting #spellbinders #cardmaking

    Cardmaking Inspiration | Birthday Wishes Card

    November 15, 2017
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  • Handmade Cards using Spellbinders Fluted Classics Collection | Guest Post by Hussena Calcuttawala
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    Handmade Cards using Spellbinders Fluted Classics Collection | Guest Post by Hussena Calcuttawala

    December 2, 2021 / 1 Comment

    Hello, crafty friends! This is Hussena from Quill and Punch Works and I’m so honoured to be guest posting today on the Spellbinders blog! I’m sharing a set of four cards using dies from the new Fluted Classics Collection by Becca Feeken. The gorgeous classic nested design shapes can be used to create the perfect border for any background, sentiment, or focal image for a wide variety of projects. Season’s Greetings Card My first card features the Fluted Classics Rectangles Etched Dies, Fluted Classics Ovals Etched Dies, and the Pop Up 3D Vignette Poinsettia Sleigh Die Set. The different nesting dies were simply perfect to create this pastel Christmas card. For my card, I first die cut Snowdrift…

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    April 2026 Large Die of the Month Preview & Tutorials – Market Tote

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    Fall & Halloween Card Ideas with Svitlana Shayevich for Spellbinders featuring Fall & Halloween 2020 Collection #Spellbinders #NeverStopMaking #GlimmerHotFoilSystem #Cardmaking

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    August 15, 2020
  • Happy Harvest Collection Inspiration with Jennifer Kotas
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    Happy Harvest Collection Inspiration with Jennifer Kotas

    August 30, 2021 / 1 Comment

    Hello! I’m Jennifer Kotas from Who Stole My Glitter. I’m so happy to be on The Spellbinders Blog today. I’ve got three cards to share with you using the Happy Harvest Collection by Nichol Spohr. All three cards feature moody, autumnal backgrounds created using Jane Davenport Mermaid Markers. To create the backgrounds, I started with watercolor paper an inch or so larger than I needed. I scribbled color at the top of the paper, then proceeded down the paper with each additional color. Next, I sprayed it gently with water to get the color moving and moved the paper from side to side, soaking up any pooling with a towel.…

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  • FSJ Take Time For You Project Kit is Here!
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    FSJ Take Time For You Project Kit is Here!

    October 20, 2020 / 1 Comment

    Hello Spellbinders’ and FSJ fans! Our FSJ Take Time For You Project Kit is here! The Take Time for You by FSJ Project Kit is the perfect way to snag select products from the collection a bit early. This kit features ONE Stamp Set, TWO Die sets, and Stickers. This kit also includes the supplies to create FOUR fun cards. The kit is a $55.80 Value for just $48.00! BUY KIT NOW You’re Pretty Card Finished Size: 5 1/2” x 4 1/4” Instructions: Fold Lemon Drop cardstock in half to create card base. Using a non-porous surface, mix Pirate’s Gold marker with water and dip Splash Sheet into puddle of…

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  • Spellbinders Jane Davenport Glorious Mermaids Collection Inspiration with Sandi MacIver #Spellbinders #NeverStopMaking #Stamping #Cardmaking
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    Jane Davenport Glorious Mermaids Collection Inspiration with Sandi MacIver

    October 6, 2020 / 2 Comments

    Hi crafty Friends, Sandi MacIver here and today I have the pleasure of sharing the new Spellbinders Jane Davenport Glorious Mermaids with you. This new release includes six new stamp sets and I have used two of them to create my inspiration shares with you today. As an ocean sign myself, these lovely mermaids just spoke to me. I got out my Jane Davenport Mermaid Markers and Bright Watercolor palette and went to town. The single Mermaid set is aptly named Glorious Mermaid, as she truly is! SPELLBINDERS GLORIOUS MERMAIDS CARD For both cards I started by white heat embossing the waves stamp across the bottom of watercolor paper. This…

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