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  • 2 Floral Birthday Card Ideas with the Just Add Cake Cardmaking Kit
    Cardmaking,  Die Cutting,  Video Tutorials

    2 Floral Birthday Card Ideas with the Just Add Cake Cardmaking Kit

    July 20, 2026 / No Comments

    Hello there, Michelle Short here and I am delighted to be sharing two cards today using the Just Add Cake Birthday Cardmaking Kit. Both cards feature the Garden Party Etched Dies. I combined them with the shaker domes and sequins on the first card, and for the second, combined them with the mug from Birthday Brew Etched Dies, as well as some extra colours of ColorWheel Cardstock and Gems. I love how you can mix and match the different sets in the kit! Watch the video below or on the Spellbinders YouTube channel: For my first card, I created a meadow of flowers using the pink tones of ColorWheel Cardstock…

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    November 2024 Small Die of the Month Preview & Tutorials – Birthday Bliss

    November 2024 Small Die of the Month Preview & Tutorials – Birthday Bliss

    November 1, 2024
    Spellbinders The Gilded Age Collection by Becca Feeken - Inspiration | Layered Foiled Handmade Cards by Hussena Calcuttawala

    The Gilded Age Collection Inspiration | Layered Foiled Handmade Cards with Hussena

    March 7, 2019
    Spellbinders September 2020 Small Die of the Month is Here – Hello & Thank You #Spellbinders #NeverStopMaking #Cardmaking

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    September 1, 2020
  • 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 2023 Quick & Easy Card Kit of the Month Preview & Tutorials – The Fun Life

    August 2023 Quick & Easy Card Kit of the Month Preview & Tutorials – The Fun Life

    August 1, 2023
    Exquisite Splendor Inspiration | Holiday Tags and Cards by Rebecca Luminarias for Spellbinders

    Exquisite Splendor Inspiration | Holiday Tags and Cards with Rebecca

    December 11, 2018
    Cardmaking with the Nutcracker Sweet Collection

    Cardmaking with the Nutcracker Sweet Collection

    August 25, 2023
  • 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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    Spellbinders Cardmaking Inspiration | Jump For Joy Card Featuring Jane Davenport Clear Stamps Fairytale Fox (JDS-052) with Kim Kesti #Spellbinders #Cardmaking #NeverStopMaking #Stamping

    Cardmaking Inspiration | Jump For Joy Card Featuring Fairytale Fox with Kim Kesti

    July 14, 2020
    August’21 Release Party – Booth Tour & Collections Overview

    August’21 Release Party – Booth Tour & Collections Overview

    August 25, 2021
    Spellbinders Metamorphosis Collection by Simon Hurley - Cards & Tag Ideas by Michelle Short

    Metamorphosis Collection Cards & Tag Ideas

    February 23, 2023
  • 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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    Happy Dance Collection 3 Ways with Debby van Diepen

    Happy Dance Collection 3 Ways with Debby van Diepen

    March 30, 2022
    Envelope of Wonder Collection – A Trio of Ideas from Lisa Tilson

    Envelope of Wonder Collection – A Trio of Ideas from Lisa Tilson

    August 14, 2023
    Step-by-Step Tutorial: Intertwined Delicate Flowers For A Birthday Card, S4-1465, STP-274, S5-647

    Step-by-Step Tutorial: Intertwined Delicate Flowers For A Birthday Card

    January 19, 2026
  • AN EASY WAY TO ADD INTEREST TO DIE CUTS | STEP BY STEP CASCADING CONEFLOWERS TUTORIAL, S4-1540, S4-1539
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    How to Make Die Cut Coneflowers Pop with Ink Blending | Cascading Coneflowers

    June 25, 2026 / 2 Comments

    Hello there, Michelle Short here to share a step-by-step tutorial with you using the Simon Hurley Cascading Coneflowers collection. My focus today is sharing how to add interest to die cuts in an easy way, whether that be adding ink blending, layering, or simply by adding interest to the background of a clean and simple card. These easy steps really help to make die cuts pop! DIE CUTTING THE DIES Die cut the dies from Wild Coneflowers Etched Dies (please add permalink): 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…

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    April 2026 Small Die of the Month Preview & Tutorials – Pansy Seed Co.

    April 2026 Small Die of the Month Preview & Tutorials – Pansy Seed Co.

    April 1, 2026
    August 2021 Clear Stamp of the Month is Here – Hex Tile Stamps

    August 2021 Clear Stamp of the Month is Here – Hex Tile Stamps

    August 1, 2021
    Video: Shaped Card featuring Vintage Treasures with Erum Tasneem for Spellbinders

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    April 12, 2019
  • “Cascading Coneflowers” by Simon Hurley Ombre Background & Diecutting Tutorial, E3D-177, S4-1540, S4-1539
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    Easy Coneflower Card with Simon Hurley’s Cascading Coneflowers Collectiony Simon Hurley Ombre Background & Diecutting Tutorial

    June 24, 2026 / 1 Comment

    Hi, crafty friends! Lea Lawson here with you today, creating a card featuring the beautiful new Cascading Coneflowers collection by Simon Hurley. I’m sharing my step-by-step process in easy-to-follow photos and instructions! To start, we are going to ink blend a 4” x 5.25” panel of Classic White cardstock with a coordinating shade of ink. We will deepen the blend at the top to give the panel an ombre gradient from top to bottom. Next, we are going to 3D emboss the panel with the Cascading Dots embossing folder. The best plate sandwich for running this through your Platinum 6 is Platform Base A, 3D Embossing Folder with paper inside,…

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    Cultivate Your Cardstock Green Thumb with New Propagation Garden from Annie Williams!

    April 11, 2024
    April 2023 Small Die of the Month Preview & Tutorials – Punch & Pierce Borders

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    April 1, 2023
    Everyday City Holiday Cards Inspiration, BP-361, S3-579, S4-1537, S7-277, S5-619, E3D-130

    Everyday City Holiday Cards: Creative Ideas with Yana Smakula’s New Collection

    May 14, 2026
  • Highway Horizons Ink Blending Tutorial featuring Classic Road Legends 2.0 by Mindy Eggen, STN-132, S5-759, SDS-229
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    Classic Car Card with Stenciled Desert Scene | Highway Horizons Tutorial

    June 14, 2026 / 2 Comments

    Hi, crafty friends! Lea Lawson here with you today, creating a card featuring the beautiful new Highway Horizons stencils from the Classic Road Legends collection by Mindy Eggen. I’m sharing my step-by-step process in easy-to-follow photos and instructions! To start, we are going to ink blend the stencils in numbered order. Align stencil 1 over top of an A2-sized (4.25” x 5.5”) Classic White cardstock panel, then ink blend in dark gray ink. I prefer to use a grip mat when ink blending, but you can also adhere them in place with low-tack tape! Align stencil 2 to the panel, then ink blend the dunes in sand brown and the…

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    January 1, 2022
    Merry Mug & Circle Delights Holiday Cards & Ornaments with Rachel Alvarado

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    October 19, 2023

    PA Scribe by Paul Antonio Inspiration | Foiled Cards with Brenda

    July 23, 2019
  • 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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    February 1, 2026
    Spellbinders December 2018 Card Kit of the Month – Winter Wishes!

    December 2018 Card Kit of the Month is Here – Winter Wishes!

    December 1, 2018
    June 2023 Quick & Easy Card Kit of the Month Preview & Tutorials – A Little Hello

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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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    March 27, 2024
    Video: Valentine's Day Cards & Tags with Paul Antonio Glimmer Plates by Yana Smakula for Spellbinders

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    January 11, 2019
    June 2023 Large Die of the Month Preview & Tutorials – Whale in a Bottle

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    June 1, 2023
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    Easy Chess-Themed Birthday Card Tutorial with Spellbinders Checkmate Collection

    May 20, 2026 / No Comments

    Hi, crafty friends! Lea Lawson here today with an easy tutorial featuring the Chess & Checkers die set from the new Checkmate collection. This card is geared towards beginner cardmakers, but could easily be elevated and adapted with more techniques and design elements. It offers warm colors, easy-to-create texture, and a fabulous birthday sentiment for every queen in your life! To start, trim a panel of Matte Metallic from the Treasured Cardstock: Gold Assorted Pack to 4” x 5.25”. We are going to emboss this panel with the Harlequin 3D embossing folder. The best plate sandwich that I have found for 3D embossing folders is Platform Base A, a 3D…

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    May 1, 2023
    Spellbinders Jane Davenport Artomology | Mixed Media Card & Journal Insert with Mayline #janedavenport #janedavenportartomology #Artomology #spellbinders #neverstopmaking #smoothmarkers #makeitwithmichaels #washisheets

    Jane Davenport Artomology | Mixed Media Card & Journal Insert with Mayline

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    Spellbinders - Sharyn Sowell Holiday Traditions Collection Introduction

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