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  • How To Create A Floral Thinking Of You Card, BP-355, S6-250, S5-647
    BetterPress,  Cardmaking,  Die Cutting,  Step by Step Tutorials

    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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    July 2, 2025
    All Stitched Up in Traditional Christmas Colors with Jean Manis

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    September 30, 2021
  • Mixing It Up & Baking Sweet Treats!, S5-728, S6-266, S5-727, STP-267, S3-351, S5-647, BP-338, S5-725, S4-1448, S5-721
    Cardmaking,  Die Cutting

    Sweet Cardmaking Inspiration with the Spellbinders Make It & Bake It Collection

    February 24, 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 Make It and Bake It Collection. This is a really sweet and fun collection, which mostly consists of die sets that cover all manner of things related to baking. There is also a 3D embossing folder and some punny sentiments in the form of a clear stamp set. I had fun making these cards – the sets are so well thought through and very interchangeable. I love that the collection includes some flowers that can be added to mixing bowls, baking tools,…

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    3D Holiday Vignettes Inspiration | Christmas Decor by Mallika Kejriwal

    August 23, 2019
    February 2025 3D Embossing Folder of the Month Preview & Tutorials – Petite Bow

    February 2025 3D Embossing Folder of the Month Preview & Tutorials – Petite Bow

    February 2, 2025

    One Size Doesn’t Fit All In Christmas Card Giving

    December 16, 2017
  • Zodiac greetings two ways - press & foil as well as ink, BPR-044, BPR-038, BPR-039, S5-647
    BetterPress,  Cardmaking,  Glimmer Hot Foil

    Spellbinders Block Print Zodiacs: Hot Foiling & BetterPress Birthday Cards

    February 19, 2026 / No Comments

    Hello and welcome. I’m Gaylynn Martling, a lover of card making. It is an honor to share my creations with you here on the Spellbinders blog. I enjoy the fun technique possibilities using amazing plates, dies, stamps and fabulous machines. For today, I share three cards using both hot foiling and Betterpress inks. Some of my favorite things to make are birthday cards. The Block Print Zodiacs Collection provides the most unique and unexpected birthday greetings, customized to each person. What I like most about each set is the ability to add hot foil shimmer or colorful ink. For today’s trio of projects, I am sharing process photos for each…

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    Susan’s Holiday Flora Collection – Christmas Card Inspiration with Annie Williams

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    September 16, 2021
    October 2023 Small Die of the Month Preview & Tutorials – Big Jolly Santa

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    October 1, 2023
  • Step-by-Step Tutorial: Intertwined Delicate Flowers For A Birthday Card, S4-1465, STP-274, S5-647
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    Step-by-Step Tutorial: Intertwined Delicate Flowers For A Birthday Card

    January 19, 2026 / No Comments

    Hello crafters! It’s Lisa Tilson here with you today on the Spellbinders blog. I’m thrilled to be here to show you how to create a pretty birthday card featuring the Regal Blooms Etched Dies, which form part of the new Regal Reflections Collection. This collection contains three sets of etched dies, including the floral set I am using today, along with a set of two cats and also a set of nesting dies. In addition, there is a 3D embossing folder which you can use to get two different embossed looks plus a clear sentiment stamp set which works for many different occasions. So, here is the card I will…

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    May 9, 2021
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    April 26, 2016
    August 2025 Glimmer Hot Foil Kit of the Month Preview & Tutorials – Beneath the Bubbles

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    August 1, 2025
  • 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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    October 11, 2017
    February 2023 Small Die of the Month Preview & Tutorials – Floral Mini Tiles

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    February 1, 2023
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    SPOILERS! 13 Days of Craft-o-Ween Day 7. Step by Step Tutorial

    August 25, 2025 / No Comments

    SPOILER ALERT: Welcome the 13 Days of Craftoween 2025 Advent Calendar — and we can’t wait to show you what’s inside! If you love spooky season as much as we do, you’re in for a real treat (no tricks here). Whether you’re into cute and quirky or dark and dramatic, the 13 Days of Craftoween is packed with creative potential. Each day unveils a new mini crafting treasure designed to help you conjure up cards and more — all perfect for October makes and haunted happenings. Ready to peek behind Door 7? Today we’re featuring a project by Jennifer Kotas! Let the hauntingly creative countdown begin! Catch up on all the…

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    February 2, 2025
    Spellbinders Cardmaking Inspiration | You're a True Friend Card Featuring Tiffany Laveliere with Kim Kesti #Spellbinders #NeverStopMaking

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    May 28, 2020
    January 2021 Clubs Inspiration Blog Hop + Giveaways

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    January 13, 2021
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    Pup, Pumpkin, and a Whole Lot of Cute!

    August 18, 2025 / 1 Comment

    Hi crafty friends! This is Lorena Wakefield. I’m so excited to be back as a guest designer on the Spellbinders blog; it’s always such a joy to create alongside this amazing community. Today, I’m sharing a step-by-step tutorial featuring the adorable new Pupkin die set, because who can resist a pup in a Halloween pumpkin costume? Whether you’re a Halloween lover, a dog person, or just someone who enjoys bringing a bit of whimsy to your cardmaking, this die set is sure to steal your heart. Let’s jump into the details and create something sweet, not-too-spooky, and totally fun! Choose the cardstock colors for your project. For the head and…

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    August 29, 2023
    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!

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  • BetterPress,  Cardmaking,  Die Cutting,  Step by Step Tutorials

    I’ll Be Home For Christmas

    August 16, 2025 / 2 Comments

    Hello crafty friends! It’s Lisa Tilson here with you today on the Spellbinders blog. I’m thrilled to be here to share three ways to use the new release from Yana Smakula, which is called The City Holiday Collection. This collection is simply gorgeous! You have three die sets which create a beautiful city townhouse, some Christmas crackers, and a large “Joy” sentiment. There is a Christmas-themed BetterPress sentiment set along with an oh-so-pretty BetterPress Registration Set that creates a beautiful focal greeting accentuated with leaves and berries. So, let’s get started on my cards. Merry & Bright This card features the Shadow Joy Etched Dies and the Christmas Cracker Etched…

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    August 31, 2021
    Flower Garden Collection by Sharyn Sowell - Inspiration | Soft Floral Cards with Zsoka for Spellbinders using: S2-285 Bird on Cherry Branch, S2-286 Botanical Butterfly, S4-851 Dimensional Floral Panel, S5-339 Tiny Shadow Box #cardmaking #diecutting #handmadecard #spellbinders

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  • Autumn Colors & Cozy Vibes with the Autumn Archive Collection, S5-647, BP-322, SA-1484, S4-1487, S4-1488
    Cardmaking,  Die Cutting

    Autumn Colors & Cozy Vibes with the Autumn Archive Collection

    August 8, 2025 / 6 Comments

    Hello crafty friends! I’m Lorena Wakefield, and I’m so excited to be back on the Spellbinders Blog as a guest designer! Today, I’m sharing a warm and whimsical trio of cards created with the Autumn Archives Collection, a delightful mix of cozy patterns, charming die cuts, BetterPress sentiments, chipboard stickers, and layered ephemera. This collection captures everything I love about fall: rich colors, crisp leaves, and those cozy moments spent crafting indoors. Let’s take a closer look at each of my cards and how they came together: Sending Autumn Cheer This card is layered with playful fall icons, acorns, mushrooms, and a cheerful orange camera, all brought together with chipboard stickers.…

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    Colorful and Nontraditional Christmas Colors with the Holiday DIY Color Deck Expansion Pack

    July 28, 2025 / No Comments

    Hey Crafty Friends, it’s Amy Tsuruta, and I’m thrilled to be back on the Spellbinders blog featuring the fabulous Holiday DIY Color Deck Expansion Pack. If you love the original DIY Color Deck System, you’re going to be smitten with the Holiday version. It contains 12 cards with holiday-inspired artwork, fun facts and information to help and spark your creativity. My first project features the Yuletide Ride Etched Dies from the Wonderland Collection and Petite Criss Cross Press Plate from the Merry Moments Collection. I challenged myself to put together the Holiday DIY Color Cards together first and then pick out my supplies. This is the ColorWheel color palette for…

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