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Hello, friends – this is Allison Frazier, and I am so excited to introduce another add-on to my Summer Camp collection with Spellbinders. The adorable critters are back, and they are ready for cold weather activities with the new Winter Vacation Collection. There are five products in this collection – three die sets, a layering stencil set, and a set of sentiment stamps. I hope...

Create a vibrant autumn thank-you card featuring a beautifully detailed Kokeshi doll, dimensional maple leaves, metallic accents, and an embossed background. In this step-by-step tutorial, you'll learn how to combine BetterPress impressions, watercolor marker coloring, die-cutting, embossing, and dimensional layering to create an elegant seasonal card. This project is perfect for cardmakers who enjoy coloring detailed images and building dimensional card fronts. The Autumn in...

Want to move beyond simple ink blending when using layering stencils? In this tutorial, you'll learn how to combine BetterPress printing, stencil coloring, watercolor painting, and colored pencil shading to create a detailed scenic card. By mixing coloring mediums, you can build additional texture, depth, and realism while using supplies you may already have in your craft room. This project features the Scenic Kyoto Press...

Get more from your hot foil supplies by learning how to use the reverse foiling technique. In this step-by-step Christmas card tutorial, you'll create a beautiful snowflake background using leftover foil, then pair it with a dimensional poinsettia arrangement and festive sentiment. Reverse foiling is a fantastic way to reduce waste while creating an entirely different look from your original foiled design. Using the A2...

Create charming handmade felt Christmas ornaments using the Festive Felt Christmas Dies by Lollie & Grace. In this step-by-step tutorial, you'll learn how to die-cut felt, assemble layered ornament designs, add decorative stitching, embellish with sequins and beads, and finish your ornaments with hanging loops for Christmas decorating. This project is perfect for holiday crafters who enjoy working with felt and creating handmade decorations. These festive...

Create beautiful handmade felt Christmas ornaments featuring a cardinal, decorated Christmas tree, and Santa Claus using the Christmas Felt Stitch & Create Dies by Nichol Spohr. In this step-by-step tutorial, you'll learn how to die cut wool felt, add decorative stitching, embellish with beads and sequins, stuff dimensional felt ornaments, and assemble heirloom-quality holiday decorations. These festive felt projects are perfect for holiday decorating, handmade gifts,...

Looking for an easy way to create eye-catching handmade card backgrounds? This tutorial combines ink blending, embossing, metallic splatter, and layered die cutting to create a stunning focal panel inspired by traditional Japanese Shoji screens. You'll learn how to create a glowing embossed background using the Shoji Screen 3D Embossing Folder and then pair it with a beautiful Autumn Kokeshi Doll focal point for an elegant...

Create a festive Christmas card featuring a stitched felt tree, dimensional gold bow, BetterPress sentiment, and layered holiday colors. In this step-by-step tutorial, you'll learn how to die-cut felt, stitch decorative details, assemble layered embellishments, and turn a felt ornament design into a beautiful handmade greeting card. This project is perfect for crafters who are new to stitching on felt and want to create a...

Create a hilarious holiday card featuring an exhausted penguin, a spilled glass of wine, and the all-too-relatable sentiment "Merry & Barely Holding It Together." In this step-by-step tutorial, you'll learn how to assemble layered die-cut characters, create a dramatic winter sky with ink blending, add embossed sentiments, and finish the design with snowy splatter effects. This project is perfect for cardmakers who enjoy humorous Christmas...

Our November 2026 Stencil of the Month Club preview & tutorials are here! Here’s a look at the design for this month – Holiday Harmony: 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...

Our November 2026 2D Embossing Folder of the Month preview & tutorials are here! Exclusive 2D 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. Spellbinders Monthly Clubs are exclusively designed by our in-house creative team, curated with care, and delivered with...

Join the Stitching Die of the Month Club and receive an expertly designed die set each month, complete with inspiration. The July November 2026 Stitching Die of the Month preview & tutorials are here! This "Party On! Stitched Hat" die set features 9 cutting dies. Enjoy the step-by-step tutorial below as well as the video tutorial to get you started with this month’s kit! Make...

The November 2026 Large Die of the Month preview & tutorials are here! This "One Hot Birthday" die set features 17 cutting dies. Enjoy the step-by-step tutorial below as well as the video tutorial to get you started with this month’s kit! Make sure to show us what you create by tagging #SpellbindersClubKits on social media! Spellbinders Monthly Clubs are exclusively designed by our in-house...

Our November 2026 Clear Stamp & Die of the Month preview & tutorials are here! Join the Clear Stamp & Die of the Month Club and receive an expertly designed clear stamp and coordinating die set each month, complete with inspiration. Plus, members get store savings, extra deals, gifts, and more. This stamp set features made-in-the-USA stamps from high-quality photopolymer for clear, crisp impressions. Our...

Our November 2026 BetterPress & Foil Plate of the Month preview & tutorials are here! Change the way you create with the 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 a professional stationery style with detailed impressions that can be felt to the touch. The BetterPress System...

Our November 2026 Small Die of the Month preview & tutorials are here! This "Still Got it Chicken" die set features 17 cutting dies. Enjoy the step-by-step tutorial below as well as the video tutorial to get you started with this month’s kit. Make sure to show us what you create by tagging #SpellbindersClubKits on social media! Spellbinders Monthly Clubs are exclusively designed by our...

Our November 2026 3D Embossing Folder of the Month preview & tutorials are here! Exclusive 3D 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. Spellbinders Monthly Clubs are exclusively designed by our in-house creative team, curated with care, and delivered with...

Create a festive Christmas card featuring a stitched ornament, elegant layered die cuts, shimmering gold accents, and an embossed snowflake background. In this step-by-step tutorial, you'll learn how to stitch directly onto cardstock, create dimensional die-cut embellishments, add heat-embossed sentiments, and assemble a polished holiday card. This project is perfect for cardmakers who would like to try stitching on cardstock for the first time. The...

Create an elegant floral greeting card featuring hot foiling, vibrant Copic coloring, and a unique shaped card base. In this step-by-step tutorial, you'll learn how to foil detailed floral images, add dimension and color with alcohol markers, create a shaped arch card, and finish the design with a coordinating foiled sentiment and embellishments. This project is perfect for cardmakers who want to expand their hot...

Introduction Create a festive Christmas snow globe card featuring a holiday truck, decorated presents, snowy trees, dimensional layers, and a textured winter background. In this step-by-step tutorial, you'll learn how to build an intricate die-cut scene, assemble layered holiday elements, create depth with foam adhesive, and use embossing for added texture. This project is perfect for cardmakers who enjoy scene building and layered die-cut designs....

Create a festive winter card featuring ice skaters, glowing city buildings, snowy trees, and a dramatic moonlit sky inside a snow globe. In this step-by-step tutorial, you'll learn how to build a layered snow globe scene using die cuts, create a blended nighttime sky, add dimension with layered elements, and finish the card with snowy details. This project is perfect for cardmakers who enjoy scene...

Add a little humor to your holiday cardmaking with this playful Christmas scene featuring a panicked reindeer and an oversized snowball. In this step-by-step tutorial, you'll learn how to assemble layered die-cut characters, create a textured winter sky with embossing, build a dimensional snowy landscape, and finish the design with a fun holiday sentiment. This project is perfect for cardmakers who enjoy scene building and...

Want to add more interest to your die-cut backgrounds? This tutorial demonstrates how to create a colorful in-lay die-cut background using the candy corn elements from the Snackula Die Set. You'll learn how to build an eye-catching Halloween background, add splatter effects for extra texture, and finish the design with a playful monster focal point. Inlay die-cutting is a great technique for creating clean, dimensional...

How to Make a Funny Christmas Card with Die-Cut Raccoons Holiday cardmaking does not always have to be elegant and traditional. If December leaves you feeling more frazzled than festive, a funny Christmas card can capture that holiday chaos in a playful and memorable way. This dimensional card combines a die-cut dumpster fire with mischievous raccoons, colorful Christmas lights, snowy layers, and a perfectly relatable...

Funny birthday cards are even more memorable when they combine a playful character with a relatable sentiment. This snack-themed birthday card features Chompster dressed in a party hat and holding a large slice of birthday cake. The colorful die-cut layers, dimensional cake, and sparkling gems create a cheerful design that is perfect for birthdays and other celebrations. In this step-by-step tutorial, you’ll learn how to...

Create a charming autumn card featuring an adorable squirrel dressed in overalls and surrounded by pumpkins, apples, hay bales, colorful leaves, and harvest-themed accents. In this step-by-step tutorial, you'll learn how to assemble layered character dies, create dimensional autumn accessories, stamp a coordinating sentiment, and build a cheerful fall scene full of seasonal details. This project is perfect for cardmakers who enjoy character-based die-cut scenes...

Create a fun birthday card featuring Chompster enjoying his favorite snack. In this step-by-step tutorial, you'll learn how to assemble the Chompster character, create dimensional cookies, build a colorful propeller hat, and arrange all the die-cut pieces into a playful birthday card design. This project is perfect for cardmakers who enjoy character-based die cutting and whimsical birthday cards. By combining the Top It Off and...

A handmade felt Santa ornament is a colorful way to add stitching, texture, and personality to your Christmas décor. In this detailed tutorial, you’ll learn how to die cut wool felt, organize and layer the individual pieces, add embroidery stitches and beads, and finish the project with a secure backing and hanging loop. The Festive Santa Etched Dies create a playful Santa holding a decorated...

Hi there, crafty friends! It’s Simon Hurley, and I am so excited to introduce you to my new Snow Globe Scenes Collection with Spellbinders! Previously, we released the Simon’s Snowglobe Die Set, which creates the perfect base for building your own magical little snow globe. I love how a snow globe can capture an entire scene and make it feel like a special moment frozen...

Create a stunning autumn-inspired card featuring layered Kokeshi dolls, warm ink-blended colors, elegant embossing, and touches of gold. In this step-by-step tutorial, you'll learn how to build dimensional paper-pieced dolls, create a blended autumn background, add texture with embossing, and assemble a beautifully layered design inspired by the colors of fall in Kyoto. This project is perfect for cardmakers who enjoy die cutting, ink blending,...

Create a sweet handmade friendship card featuring one of the adorable images from the House Mouse Tangled Collection. In this step-by-step tutorial, you'll learn how to color stamped images with alcohol markers, add subtle background ink blending, create texture with embossing, and assemble a clean and dimensional card design. This project is perfect for cardmakers who enjoy coloring and want to create an encouraging handmade card...

Handmade felt ornaments add warmth, texture, and a nostalgic touch to Christmas decorating. In this detailed tutorial, you’ll learn how to die cut, stitch, assemble, and embellish a vintage-style Santa using wool felt and embroidery floss. The project can be finished with classic stitched details and holly or dressed up with beads and sparkling embellishments. The Vintage Santa Etched Dies cut the individual felt layers...

Create a beautiful handmade Christmas card featuring a layered, stitched Christmas tree. In this step-by-step tutorial, you'll learn how to combine die-cutting and simple stitching techniques to build a dimensional holiday card complete with a decorative pot, layered tree sections, and sparkling embellishments. This project is perfect for cardmakers who want to try stitching on cardstock. The stitching pattern is beginner-friendly, making it an excellent...

Hello, friends – this is Allison Frazier, and I am so excited to introduce the first add-on to my Summer Camp collection with Spellbinders. The adorable critters are back, and they are ready for autumn with the new Fall Adventures Collection. There are three products in this collection – two die sets and a set of sentiment stamps. I hope you will be inspired to...

Create a charming friendship card featuring the adorable mice from the House-Mouse Tangled Stamp Set. In this step-by-step tutorial, you'll learn how to stamp and watercolor a detailed focal image, create elegant layered arches, add subtle ink blending for depth, and finish the design with dimensional embellishments. This project is perfect for cardmakers who enjoy watercoloring stamped images. The beautifully detailed House-Mouse illustration fills most of...

Hi there, crafty friends! Alex here from Alex Syberia Designs, and I’m so happy to introduce you to my new collection with Spellbinders - Autumn in Kyoto. Some of you may remember my first Kokeshi collection, Spring in Kyoto, and I’m so excited to continue the story this autumn with Autumn in Kyoto. Kokeshi dolls have a very special place in my heart. I first...