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  • How to make Retro Bold Cards, S3-562, S2-452, S5-721
    Cardmaking,  Die Cutting,  Step by Step Tutorials

    Bold Retro Birthday Card with Die Cuts and Distress Oxide Inks

    March 4, 2026 / 1 Comment

    Hi folks, Kavya from @handmadebykavya here with some tips and tricks to make bold retro-looking cards!   If you follow me on Instagram, you would know that I love finding ways to make my die cuts more fun. In this tutorial, I am going to share some of my go-to ideas to make quick and simple cards! Instructions Step 1: Start by die cutting two rectangles using the Linear Touch Rectangles and Tag Etched dies and some lilac cardstock. Step 2: Next, ink blend the center of the smaller rectangle using the Black Soot distress oxide dye ink. Step 3: Splatter some Yasutomo Pale Gold Japanese Watercolor on the ink-blended…

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    Felt Stitch & Create Collection with Larissa Heskett

    November 20, 2024 / 2 Comments

    Hello, Crafty Friends. Larissa is here today to share some Inspiration using the Felt Stitch & Create Collection by Nichol Spohr. SWOON! This Collection is amazing and I’m in love with all of the different images to choose from, especially the Candy Cane and the Gingerbread Boy & Girl. There are so many ways that you can use these sets to create cards and more. If you’ve never tried stitching dies and aren’t sure they’re for you that’s okay, they can also be used without Stitching. Let’s get started. I started by die-cutting the pieces for the Candy Cane using the Felt Candy Cane Etched Dies from some of the…

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    December 2020 Card Kit of the Month is Here – Heart Hands

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    December 1, 2020
    Exclusive Indie Collection Inspiration | Layered Rose Cards by Zsoka for Spellbinders using SDS-157 Wishing Expressions S4-921 Layered Rose S5-361 Layered Foliage. #spellbinders #neverstopmaking #diecutting #handmadecard

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  • 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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  • September 2024 BetterPress Plate of the Month Preview & Tutorials – Windy Fall Leaves
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    September 2024 BetterPress Plate of the Month Preview & Tutorials – Windy Fall Leaves

    September 1, 2024 / No Comments

    Our September 2024 BetterPress Plate of the Month preview & tutorials are here! Change the way you create with the NEW BetterPress Letter Press System, which provides an innovative way to achieve the elegant look of letterpress without all the mess. It’s an easy-to-use system that produces professional stationery style with detailed impressions that can be felt to the touch. The BetterPress System works with your manual die-cutting machine to create beautiful, effortless, and detailed letterpress effects. Here’s a look at the September 2024 BetterPress Plate of the Month – Windy Fall Leaves: BetterPress Letterpress system is needed to use this BetterPress Plate. Sold separately. September 2024 BetterPress Plate of…

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    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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    Our July 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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  • June 2024 Stencil of the Month Preview & Tutorials – Summertime Graphics
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    June 2024 Stencil of the Month Preview & Tutorials – Summertime Graphics

    June 1, 2024 / No Comments

    Our June 2024 Stencil of the Month Club preview & tutorials are here! Here’s a look at the June 2024 Stencil of the Month – Summertime Graphics: JOIN THE CLUB June 2024 Stencil of the Month – Video Tutorial Watch video tutorial using this month kit below or on Youtube: Additional inspiration Here’s a closer look at the projects we created using our June 2024 Stencil of the Month: June 2024 Value Clubs – Join & Save! Join the Deluxe Caboodle Value Club and receive expertly designed kits, complete with inspiration each month. Plus, members get store savings, extra deals, gifts, and more. The Deluxe Caboodle Club Value Club Membership includes ALL TEN…

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