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  • Create A Die Cut and Foiled Christmas Card using Paul Antonio Upright Merry Christmas Press + Foil Plate, BP-370, S4-1452
    BetterPress,  Cardmaking,  Die Cutting,  Glimmer Hot Foil,  Step by Step Tutorials

    Elegant Foiled Merry Christmas Card with a Poinsettia | Step-by-Step Tutorial

    July 16, 2026 / 1 Comment

    Hello crafters! It’s Lisa Tilson here with you today to share a card using the Upright Italic Holiday Sentiments Collection by Paul Antonio. I am going to be doing a step-by-step photo tutorial showing you how to create a Christmas card using the Upright Italic Merry Christmas Press + Foil Plate. Also included in this collection are three other sentiments – Happy Holidays Press + Foil Plate, Joy to the World Press + Foil Plate and Season’s Greetings Press + Foil Plate. So, let’s get started with the card for today. Merry Christmas For all the die cutting, use the Platinum SIX Die Cutting Machine with the die cutting sandwich…

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    August 1, 2024
    All Aboard Christmas Kit | Inspiration With Lisa Mensing

    All Aboard Christmas Kit | Inspiration With Lisa Mensing

    August 26, 2021
  • Create A Die Cut and Foiled Christmas Card using Yana's Christmas Cats, S4-1546, S4-1547, BP-375
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    Christmas Cat Card Tutorial with Yana’s Christmas Cats Collection

    July 15, 2026 / 1 Comment

    Hello crafters! It’s Lisa Tilson here with you today to share a card using the newly released Yana’s Christmas Cats Collection from Yana Smakula. I am going to be doing a step-by-step photo tutorial showing you how to create a Christmas card featuring three of the sets from the collection. One of the cats is being exceptionally naughty by jumping onto the tree! The collection features six new products, including the Christmas Cats Etched Dies, Christmas Cats Accessories Etched Dies and Meowy Christmas Sentiments Press + Foil & Die Set, all of which I use on my card today. There is also a lovely die set called Christmas Cats Window…

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    Wax Seals Handmade Cards with Jyoti

    November 11, 2022
    Spellbinders June 2019 Small Die of the Month is Here – Kaleidoscope Trio. This die set features 10 die templates that are ideal to create little layered accents or even full card backgrounds! Just pick the right color of paper and die-cut away!

    June 2019 Small Die of the Month is Here – Kaleidoscope Trio

    June 1, 2019
    December 2023 Large Die of the Month Preview & Tutorials – Cheers to Us

    December 2023 Large Die of the Month Preview & Tutorials – Cheers to Us

    December 1, 2023
  • 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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    March 2025 Large Die of the Month Preview & Tutorials – Family & Friends Vignettes

    March 2025 Large Die of the Month Preview & Tutorials – Family & Friends Vignettes

    March 1, 2025
    Cardmaking Inspiration | XOXO Card by Yana Smakula for Spellbinders using S3-313 Love Letter #spellbinders #valentinesdaycard #cardmaking #diecutting #neverstopmaking

    Cardmaking Inspiration | XOXO Card

    January 26, 2018
    Windows With A View Collection Introduction with Tina Smith

    Windows With A View Collection Introduction with Tina Smith

    February 6, 2024
  • How To Create An Arch Framed Birthday Card with Simon Hurley Flowing Florals, E3D-182, STN-134, S1-188, S5-526
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    How to Make a Flowing Florals Birthday Card with 3D Embossing Folders and Layered Stencils

    June 30, 2026 / 1 Comment

    Hello crafters! It’s Lisa Tilson here with you today to share a card using the Timeless Textures Collection by Simon Hurley. I am going to be doing a step-by-step photo tutorial showing you how to create this arch-framed birthday card using the super pretty Flowing Florals 3D Embossing Folder along with the Flowing Florals Layered Stencils. Also included in this collection is another beautiful 3D Embossing Folder with layering stencils, which is called Hummingbird Garden. This set also comes with dies to cut the hummingbirds out. There is also a standalone 3D Embossing Folder called Rattan Cane. So, let’s get started with my card for today. Embossing The Cardstock Start…

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    September 29, 2023
    “Love You More” Cards with Jung AhSang

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    January 6, 2022
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    Video Friday | Elephantastic Embellishing with Nichol

    January 5, 2018
  • Whimsical Village Collection with Lisa Tilson S2-456, S5-746, STP-270, S5-721
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    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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    March 17, 2026

    Make A Wish Goodie Box, July Die of the Month

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    Special Moments & Inked Messages Release. Blog Hop + Giveaway (Now Closed)

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  • 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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    Flower Garden Collection by Sharyn Sowell - Inspiration | Botanical Dragonfly Card with Cynde. Video tutorial using S2-285 Bird on Cherry Branch, S2-287 Botanical Dragonfly, S4-847 Floral Panel Card, S5-339 Tiny Shadow Box. #spellbinders #diecutting #handmadecard #cardmaking

    Flower Garden Inspiration | Botanical Dragonfly Card with Cynde. Video

    February 23, 2018
    Our Top 15 3D Embossing Folder Card Ideas

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    January 6, 2023
    March 2026 Large Die of the Month Preview & Tutorials – Classic Kicks

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    March 1, 2026
  • HOW TO DECORATE A HOME USING YANA’S EVERYDAY CITY HOLIDAY COLLECTION, S7-277, S4-1537, S3-579, BP-361, GLF-049
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    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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    January 1, 2026
    Through the Arbor Collection Introduction with Susan Tierney-Cockburn

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    February 19, 2024

    Valentine Celebrations with Love on the Rocks

    December 10, 2024
  • Create A SunnyTownhouse on a Happy Hello Card, S3-579, S4-1537, BP-361, S7-277
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    Step-by-Step Townhouse Card Tutorial with Everyday Awnings Dies

    May 12, 2026 / No Comments

    Hello crafters! It’s Lisa Tilson here with you today to share a card featuring the Everyday Awnings Dies from the Yana Smakula Everyday City Holiday Collection. I am going to be doing a step-by-step photo tutorial showing you how to create this pretty townhouse with its sunny striped awnings and window boxes full of flowers! The Everyday Awnings Dies and the Everyday Windows, Curtains and Flower Boxes Dies work in conjunction with the previously released City Holiday Dies from last year. The City Holiday Dies create the main part of the house, the door, and some parts of the windows. This new collection builds on last year’s release and is…

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  • Fill Your Planter With Flowers and Foliage!, S4-1515, SDS-223
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    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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  • Give Your Card The Wow Factor. A Step by Step Press, Colour and Emboss Tutorial Using Magical Fuchsia, BP-349, STN-127, E3D-172, BP-025, BP-298, S5-647
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    Give Your Card The Wow Factor. A Step by Step Press, Colour and Emboss Tutorial Using Magical Fuchsia

    April 30, 2026 / 3 Comments

    Hello cardmaking friends! It’s Lisa Tilson here with you today to share a card featuring the Magical Fuchsia Press + Foil Plate & Die Set from the Alex Syberia Designs Magical Fuchsia Collection. I am going to be doing a step-by-step photo tutorial showing you how to press, color, and emboss this beautiful image! There are many options available to you when combining the press plate, stencils, and embossing folder. You can press or foil the plate, use it with or without stencils. You can use the stencils on their own or combine them with the embossing folder. You can even use the embossing folder on its own. I have to say…

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