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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...

Hi, crafty friends! It’s Heejung Hunsberger here, and I am thrilled to be a Guest Designer on the Spellbinders blog today. For this May feature, I’m excited to share a project that explores the incredible depth you can achieve with the Chess & Checkers Collection. Today’s project focuses on the stunning synergy between Layered Harlequin Stencils and 3D Embossing Folders. By following a specific order of...

Hello, crafty friends! Marie here again from Marie Nicole Designs. If you are a chess or checkers player, or know someone who is, today’s post is for you! I know how to play both chess and checkers, but I always get beaten by my kids, so I do not claim to be very good at it. Making cards featuring these strategy games is something I’m...

Hello crafters, Lisa Tilson here, and today we’re diving into the world of layered stenciling. It’s a fun technique that has taken the cardmaking community by storm over the past seven or eight years, and it’s clear that layering stencils are here to stay. Layering stencils is popular for many reasons, but they are especially helpful when you’re creating a project and time isn’t on...

Hi, crafty friends! Lea Lawson is popping in today with three lovely cards to share! There’s something magical about a card that feels like a little world of its own — a tiny doorway, a cheerful storefront, a cozy window scene that invites you to step inside. The brand new Everyday City Holiday collection by Yana Smakula captures that feeling beautifully, bringing the charm of...

Hello there, Michelle Short here to share a step-by-step tutorial with you using the Everyday City Holiday Collection by Yana Smakula. This collection coordinates with the City Holiday Etched Dies, but now we can decorate the house/apartment building for all seasons, not just the holidays! My focus for the card is on the new Everyday Windows, Curtains and Flower Boxes Etched Dies, but I do...

Hello crafters! It’s Lisa Tilson here with you today to share a card featuring the Everyday Awnings Dies from the Yana Smakula Everyday City Holiday Collection. I am going to be doing a step-by-step photo tutorial showing you how to create this pretty townhouse with its sunny striped awnings and window boxes full of flowers! The Everyday Awnings Dies and the Everyday Windows, Curtains and...

Welcome to the Everyday City Holiday collection with Spellbinders. If you’re familiar with my original City Holiday set (from my City Holiday Collection), you know it was inspired by the building I call home. That design focused on a festive, holiday feel, but after its release, many of you shared wonderful ideas on how you wanted to use it beyond the winter season. This new...

Hi, crafty friends! Lea Lawson here with you today, creating a card featuring the Open Lace Frame and Landscapes die set, along with a couple of other sets, from the Lisa Horton Summertime collection. I’m sharing my step-by-step process in easy-to-follow photos and instructions! To start, we are going to cut the scalloped frame die from Pearl Metallic cardstock from the Treasured Cardstock: Antique Assorted...

Hello there, Michelle Short here to share a step-by-step tutorial with you using the Containers and Foliage Etched Dies from the Lisa Horton Summertime collection. There are lots of sets in this collection that work well together, but for today, I simply combined two to make a simple for you card that is perfect for beginners. The Decorative Lattice Etched Dies are working as a...

Hello, crafty friends! Marie here again from Marie Nicole Designs. I am showing off the Stargazer dies in this pretty card as a tutorial for you to follow. I love these beautiful, simple flowers, and I wanted to add a bouquet of them to the front of my card. Follow along as I walk you through the process! STEP 1 Find the stems from the...

Hello crafty friends! It’s Lisa Tilson here with you today to share a card featuring the Garden Planter Etched Dies from the Lisa Horton Summertime Collection. I am going to be doing a step-by-step photo tutorial showing you how to create this pretty planter, which is filled to the brim with flowers and foliage! This collection is beautiful! Included are several floral die sets, two...

Hello there, crafty friends! Lisa Tilson here with you today as we step into the fabulous world of letterpress. If you’re new to letterpress, or you’re still deciding whether to invest in a letterpress system, I hope you’ll find this post gives you a clear sense of what you need to get started and how this wonderfully creative innovation can help you make beautiful projects...

Hi everyone! My name is Melissa Phillips from @lilybeanmom. I’m delighted to join you today with a card tutorial using the new Jubilee Collection for Rosie’s Studio. This collection contains everything you’ll need to go from start to finish as you create handmade cards, tags, scrapbook pages, and more. You’ll find 12x12 and 6x6 paper pads filled with florals, birthday, stripes, hearts, butterflies, and so...

Our May 2026 Stencil of the Month Club preview & tutorials are here! Here’s a look at the design for this month - Dots of Summer: May 2026 Stencil of the Month – Video Tutorial Watch the video tutorial using this month's kit below or on YouTube: https://youtu.be/gcZ_Bg6fuSQ Additional inspiration Here’s a closer look at the projects we created using our May 2026 Stencil of...

Our May 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 May 2026 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...

Our May 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. Please note, new Subscription Sign-Up Window will now open on the 6th of each month and close...

Our May 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...

Join the Stitching Die of the Month Club and receive an expertly designed die set each month, complete with inspiration. The May 2026 Stitching Die of the Month preview & tutorials are here! This "Stitched Sunshine" die set features 4 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...

The May 2026 Large Die of the Month preview & tutorials are here! This "Pop Of Summer" die set features 28 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! Please note, new Subscription Sign-Up Window will now open...

Our May 2026 Small Die of the Month preview & tutorials are here! This "Ready To Roll" die set features 19 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! Please note, new Subscription Sign-Up Window will now open...

Hello cardmaking friends! It’s Lisa Tilson here with you today to share a card featuring the Magical Fuchsia Press + Foil Plate & Die Set from the Alex Syberia Designs Magical Fuchsia Collection. I am going to be doing a step-by-step photo tutorial showing you how to press, color, and emboss this beautiful image! There are many options available to you when combining the press plate, stencils,...

Hello there, Michelle Short here to share a step-by-step tutorial with you using the Magical Fuchsia 3D Embossing Folder from the Magical Fuchsia collection by Alex Syberia. The embossing folder coordinates with the press plate and stencil set, but for today’s card, I wanted to show that it can be used on its own, too. EMBOSSING THE IMAGE Cut Violet ColorWheel Cardstock into a 4.25”...

Hello, crafty friends! Marie here again from Marie Nicole Designs. I am sharing a card I created using the Magical Fuchsia collection. I have always loved fuchsia flowers - they’re so vibrant! I wanted to bring some of that bright color to my card, and then really make the colors pop against a dark background. So that’s what I did. I’ll give you my step-by-step...

Hello, crafty friends! Marie here again from Marie Nicole Designs. I am sharing a card I created using the Magical Fuchsia collection. I have always loved fuchsia flowers - they’re so vibrant! I wanted to bring some of that bright color to my card, and then really make the colors pop against a dark background. So that’s what I did. I’ll give you my step-by-step...

Hello cardmaking friends! It’s Lisa Tilson here with you today to share a card featuring the Classic Mouse Graduation Etched Dies from the Classic Mouse Graduation Collection. I am going to be taking you through making this card with a step-by-step photo tutorial. Although the design is simple, I’ve included plenty of steps to guide you through the process. With this die set, I found...

Hello crafty friends!  It’s Rachel here with a fun card featuring some adorable new products from the new Summer Camp Collection by Allison Frazier.  This card is geared toward beginners with some easy step-by-step instructions to follow. One of my favorite things to do as a family is to go fishing on the weekends. Because of this, I absolutely adore this entire collection and was...

Hello, crafty friends! It’s Marie again from Marie Nicole Designs. I absolutely LOVE the Lakeside Memories Collection that I am sharing on the blog today. I have a few cute critters to feature, but please make sure to look at the WHOLE collection. There are just too many cute things! In this post, I’ll be walking through a simple step-by-step on how to create an...

Hello there, Michelle Short here to share a step-by-step tutorial with you using the Trailside Trio Etched Dies from the Allison Frazier Summer Camp collection. The other sets in collection work perfectly with the Trailside Trio, so I have combined two of those as well! So much fun getting to dress up the critters for summer activities! DIE-CUTTING THE FOX + ASSEMBLY Die cut the...

Hello, friends – this is Allison Frazier, and I am absolutely thrilled to introduce my debut collection with Spellbinders called Summer Camp. This collection represents one of the biggest passions in my life. I grew up going to summer camp in the Northwoods of Wisconsin. It is my happy place, and I still go back to visit almost every summer! I really wanted to capture...

Hello there, Michelle Short here to share a step-by-step tutorial with you using the Rolling Craft Tote Etched Dies from the We All Have Baggage collection. This set, along with the others in the collection, are made to bring awareness to the crafting community regarding mental health issues. It is a reminder that we all face obstacles in life, but as a community, we can...

Hi, crafty friends, it’s Heejung Hunsberger here, and I am incredibly honored to be featured as a Guest Designer on the Spellbinders blog today. April brings us the chic and highly anticipated "We All Have Baggage" Collection, and I couldn’t wait to get my hands on the star of the show: the Designer Purse Etched Dies. My goal for today's project is to show you...

Hi crafty friends! I’m Sheri Ballantyne, creator and long-time craft store owner of The Papercrafter’s Workshop in Whitby, Ontario in Canada. I’m so excited to get to share my new collection, We All Have Baggage, with you. Life is not simple. We all have things that we carry around with us, things we face every day. Studies report that 1 in 4 women will experience...

Hi everyone!  My name is Melissa Phillips from @lilybeanmom. I’m delighted to join you today with a card tutorial using the new Poppy Song stencils. Creating beautiful backgrounds with stencils is one of the easiest ways to begin making an unforgettable card, so let’s get started. The Poppy Song stencils collection is a multiple-step stencil that builds a lovely floral background from the bottom petal...

Hello crafty friends! Celes Gonzalo, also known as GuiadeManualidades, is here today to share a layout filled with color, happy details, and a very special memory. For this project, I created my Smile, Always Layout using the beautiful Jubilee collection by Rosie’s Studio, and I chose a photo of myself from one of my most special birthdays from a few years ago. I wanted this...