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  • Spring Smiles Ahead - Die Cut Inlay Technique Step-by-Step Tutorial, GOM-FEB25, S5-751, GLF-002
    Cardmaking,  Die Cutting,  Step by Step Tutorials

    Spring Smiles Ahead – Die Cut Inlay Technique Step-by-Step Tutorial

    February 16, 2026 / 1 Comment

    Hello crafty friends! It’s Lisa Tilson, and I am thrilled to be back on the Spellbinders blog with you today. I’m here to share a step-by-step tutorial using the In Bloom Egg Etched Dies from the Simon Hurley Happy Spring Collection. I am going to be doing one of my favourite techniques – die cut inlay. This is one of the first die-cutting techniques I was taught back when I started cardmaking many moons ago! It is still a favourite and often a go-to technique. It’s like doing a mini jigsaw, and I find it very therapeutic. Due to the nature of die cutting from several colours of cardstock, like…

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    Creating Personalized Note cards

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  • Embossing Folder of the Month,  Video Tutorials

    October 2024 Embossing Folder of the Month Preview & Tutorials – Checkered Argyle

    October 1, 2024 / No Comments

    Our October 2024 Embossing Folder of the Month preview & tutorials are here! Exclusive Embossing Folder adds texture and dimension to any project. Size will generally be 5.5″ x 8.5″ and can be used to make slimline, 5″ x 7″, and a variety of sized projects. Please note, new Subscription Sign-Up Window will now open on the 6th of each month and close on the 27th (once existing club members subscriptions have been processed.) If there is additional inventory remaining, then they will be made available for new subscriptions and will have limited availability. Continuing Subscriptions will charge on the 5th of each month. This means existing Club Members will…

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    August 2018 Large Die of the Month is Here!

    August 3, 2018
    Cardmaking Inspiration | You Are Super Duper Card by Yana Smakula for Spellbinders using ​S3-295​ ​ ​Tractors​ S3-249​ Palm​ ​Trees​ ​ S5-180​ ​A2​ ​Curved​ ​Borders​ ​One​ ​dies. #spellbinders #neverstopmaking #diecutting #handmadecard #tractorcard #masculinecard #punnycard

    Cardmaking Inspiration | You Are Super Duper Card Featuring ​​Tractors​ Dies

    April 25, 2018

    Water Color Trio Cards with Justine’s Farm BetterPress Plates

    February 18, 2025
  • 3D Embossing Folder of the Month,  Video Tutorials

    October 2024 3D Embossing Folder of the Month Preview & Tutorials – Joyful Candy Canes

    October 1, 2024 / No Comments

    Our October 2024 3D Embossing Folder of the Month preview & tutorials are here! Exclusive Embossing Folder adds texture and dimension to any project. Size will generally be 5.5″ x 8.5″ and can be used to make slimline, 5″ x 7″, and a variety of sized projects. Please note, new Subscription Sign-Up Window will now open on the 6th of each month and close on the 27th (once existing club members subscriptions have been processed.) If there is additional inventory remaining, then they will be made available for new subscriptions and will have limited availability. Continuing Subscriptions will charge on the 5th of each month. This means existing Club Members…

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    Spring Has Sprung!

    March 13, 2024
    3 Ways to Create Movement in Your Cards Using the Dancin’ Christmas Collection

    3 Ways to Create Movement in Your Cards Using the Dancin’ Christmas Collection

    September 27, 2023

    Step by Step Tutorial: Create an Anniversary Card Using a BetterPress Plate

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  • September 2024 3D Embossing Folder of the Month Preview & Tutorials – Pumpkin Patch
    3D Embossing Folder of the Month,  Video Tutorials

    September 2024 3D Embossing Folder of the Month Preview & Tutorials – Pumpkin Patch

    September 1, 2024 / No Comments

    Our September 2024 3D Embossing Folder of the Month preview & tutorials are here! Exclusive Embossing Folder adds texture and dimension to any project. Size will generally be 5.5″ x 8.5″ and can be used to make slimline, 5″ x 7″, and a variety of sized projects. Please note, new Subscription Sign-Up Window will now open on the 6th of each month and close on the 27th (once existing club members subscriptions have been processed.) If there is additional inventory remaining, then they will be made available for new subscriptions and will have limited availability. Continuing Subscriptions will charge on the 5th of each month. This means existing Club Members…

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    Spring Smiles Ahead - Die Cut Inlay Technique Step-by-Step Tutorial, GOM-FEB25, S5-751, GLF-002

    Spring Smiles Ahead – Die Cut Inlay Technique Step-by-Step Tutorial

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    Celebrate With The Add To Cart Collection

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  • September 2024 Embossing Folder of the Month Preview & Tutorials – Autumn Chevron
    Embossing Folder of the Month,  Video Tutorials

    September 2024 Embossing Folder of the Month Preview & Tutorials – Autumn Chevron

    September 1, 2024 / No Comments

    Our September 2024 Embossing Folder of the Month preview & tutorials are here! Exclusive Embossing Folder adds texture and dimension to any project. Size will generally be 5.5″ x 8.5″ and can be used to make slimline, 5″ x 7″, and a variety of sized projects. Please note, new Subscription Sign-Up Window will now open on the 6th of each month and close on the 27th (once existing club members subscriptions have been processed.) If there is additional inventory remaining, then they will be made available for new subscriptions and will have limited availability. Continuing Subscriptions will charge on the 5th of each month. This means existing Club Members will…

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    Wrapping and Presenting Crystal Clear Boxes for Holiday Gifts

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    December 2, 2023
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    September 4, 2023

    Springtime Colors for the Vivid Expressions Collection

    January 15, 2025
  • Cardmaking,  Stamping

    Three Fun Background Techniques for Creating Easy & Colorful Cards

    August 7, 2024 / No Comments

    Hi there, this is Annie Williams and I’m thrilled to be back on the blog today to share a couple of simple and pretty cards made with the Beautiful Backgrounds Collection from Stampendous. There are so many fun techniques you can do with background stamps and I used three of my favorites to create these colorful cards for a variety of occasions. Rainbow Confetti Congrats Card The Stampendous Streamers Stamp was just begging to inked up in rainbow colors, so I created a colorful background with just three ink pads for this simple and bright congrats card. Trim a piece of white cardstock to 4” x 5.25”.  Using a stamp…

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    Framed Fuchsias - Magical Fuchsia Collection, BP-349, S3-574

    Magical Fuchsia Card Tutorial: Layered Die Cut Flowers on a Dark Background

    April 28, 2026
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    May 2, 2025
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    August 2, 2022
  • 3D Embossing Folder of the Month,  Video Tutorials

    August 2024 3D Embossing Folder of the Month Preview & Tutorials – Floral Expressions

    August 1, 2024 / No Comments

    Our August 2024 3D Embossing Folder of the Month preview & tutorials are here! Exclusive Embossing Folder adds texture and dimension to any project. Size will generally be 5.5″ x 8.5″ and can be used to make slimline, 5″ x 7″, and a variety of sized projects. Please note, new Subscription Sign-Up Window will now open on the 6th of each month and close on the 27th (once existing club members subscriptions have been processed.) If there is additional inventory remaining, then they will be made available for new subscriptions and will have limited availability. Continuing Subscriptions will charge on the 5th of each month. This means existing Club Members…

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    May 21, 2019
  • Stamp of the Month,  Video Tutorials

    August 2024 Clear Stamp + Die of the Month Preview & Tutorials – Colorful Expressions Blossom

    August 1, 2024 / No Comments

    Our August 2024 Clear Stamp of the Month preview & tutorials are here! This “Colorful Expressions Blossom” stamp set features made in the USA stamps from high-quality photopolymer for clear, crisp impressions. Our stamps create one of the best impressions on the market giving you a perfect stamped image every time! Please note, new Subscription Sign-Up Window will now open on the 6th of each month and close on the 27th (once existing club members subscriptions have been processed.) If there is additional inventory remaining, then they will be made available for new subscriptions and will have limited availability. Continuing Subscriptions will charge on the 5th of each month. This…

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    November 2025 Small Die of the Month Preview & Tutorials – Let's Do Brunch

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    Folk Art Collection Inspiration | Thank You Card with Keeway for Spellbinders using S4-418 Labels Thirty-Six and S4-884 Rosemal Flowers dies #cardmaking #diecutting #handmadecard #folkart #spellbinders

    Folk Art Inspiration | Thank You Card with Keeway

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  • July 2024 Wax Seal of the Month Preview & Tutorials – Joyful Snowflake
    Video Tutorials,  Wax Seal of the Month,  Wax Seals

    July 2024 Wax Seal of the Month Preview & Tutorials – Joyful Snowflake

    July 1, 2024 / No Comments

    Our July 2024 Wax Seal of the Month preview & tutorials are here! This month’s “Joyful Snowflake” Wax Seal Stamp adds that finishing touch to seal you projects with love. It has one wooden handle that supports a 1″ round brass seal stamp design on its end. This club option also includes a pack of coordinating wax beads. Here’s a look at the July 2024 Wax Seal of the Month: Wax Seals Starter Kit is needed to use this Wax Seal. Sold separately JOIN THE CLUB July 2024 Wax Seal of the Month – Video Tutorial Watch video tutorial using this month kit below or on Youtube: Additional inspiration Here’s a closer…

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  • July 2024 Embossing Folder of the Month Preview & Tutorials – Hexi Snowflake
    Embossing,  Embossing Folder of the Month,  Video Tutorials

    July 2024 Embossing Folder of the Month Preview & Tutorials – Hexi Snowflake

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    Our July 2024 Embossing Folder of the Month preview & tutorials are here! Exclusive Embossing Folder adds texture and dimension to any project. Size will generally be 5.5″ x 8.5″ and can be used to make slimline, 5″ x 7″, and a variety of sized projects. Please note, new Subscription Sign-Up Window will now open on the 6th of each month and close on the 27th (once existing club members subscriptions have been processed.) If there is additional inventory remaining, then they will be made available for new subscriptions and will have limited availability. Continuing Subscriptions will charge on the 5th of each month. This means existing Club Members will…

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