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April 2019 Small Die of the Month is Here – Layered Colorful Blooms

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April 2019 Small Die of the Month is Here – Layered Colorful Blooms

Our April 2019 Small Die of the Month is here! This "Layered Colorful Blooms" die set features 23 die templates that are perfect for Spring and all year round floral cards, and so much more! 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...

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April 2019 Card Kit of the Month is Here – Night Out

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April 2019 Card Kit of the Month is Here – Night Out

Hello Spellbinders’ fans! Our April 2019 Card Kit of the Month is here! This “Night Out” Kit, like all other of our Card Kits, gives you everything you need to create 10 unique cards and even more. You now also get better goodies, including a 40 sheet paper pad, clear stamps, an adorable die set, tons of embellishments, and more! Check out our new Monthly Card Kit Extras if you...

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Coming Soon! April 2019 Clubs! Card Kit of the Month – Night Out. Unboxing Video

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Coming Soon! April 2019 Clubs! Card Kit of the Month – Night Out. Unboxing Video

It’s almost time to reveal our April 2019 Card Kit of the Month (this kit will become available for purchase on April 1st, 2019)! Are you ready to see what’s inside? We filmed a quick unboxing video for you to show exactly what you can expect to receive in your box! We hope you’ll love it! Watch the video below and let us know what...

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Video: Die D-Lites Animal Scene Cards with Nichol

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Video: Die D-Lites Animal Scene Cards with Nichol

Hello friends! This is Nichol Spohr with a couple of animal birthday scene cards with the new Die D-Lites Etched Dies. I can’t get enough of the adorable critters from the latest Die D-Lites release. I am combining five of my favorite sets for these two birthday cards. I’ve used the Wild About You sentiment set for both cards. It can work with so many...

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2 Ways to Use Foam Letter Stickers

Categories:Mixed Media

2 Ways to Use Foam Letter Stickers

Hello crafty friends! Let's talk about letter stickers today. Letter stickers have long been a supply in our arsenal as paper crafters. Whether you're a scrapbooker, a cardmaker, or a mixed media artist - letter stickers come in handy for a variety of projects. Today let's take a look at two cardmaking ideas featuring our Big Alphabet Foam Letter Stickers, used in two very different...

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Spellbinders The Gilded Age + Happy Releases. Blog Hop + Giveaway (Now Closed)

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Spellbinders The Gilded Age + Happy Releases. Blog Hop + Giveaway (Now Closed)

Hello and welcome! We are happy you are joining us for our The Gilded Age + Happy New Product Releases Blog Hop! As always, we are thrilled to show you our new products, share inspiration and of course host a giveaway! This month we are featuring Happy Collection by Sharyn Sowell, The Gilded Age Collection by Becca Feeken as well as a New Range of...

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Two Ways to Use the Color Cross Stamp Set for Easter Cards

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Two Ways to Use the Color Cross Stamp Set for Easter Cards

Hello, crafty friends! It’s Laura Williams here on the blog today and I thought we could have a chat about Easter cards. I’m getting started on some cards, and sometimes I can’t decide whether to go colorful, cute, elegant, clean and simple, layered - there are a lot of possibilities for Easter cards. And if you’ve been hanging out on the FSJ blog with me,...

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Two Ways to Use the Color Cross Stamp Set for Easter Cards

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Two Ways to Use the Color Cross Stamp Set for Easter Cards

Hello, crafty friends! It’s Laura Williams here on the blog today and I thought we could have a chat about Easter cards. I’m getting started on some cards, and sometimes I can’t decide whether to go colorful, cute, elegant, clean and simple, layered - there are a lot of possibilities for Easter cards. And if you’ve been hanging out on the FSJ blog with me,...

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Die D-Lites Inspiration | Playful Critter Cards with Gemma

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Die D-Lites Inspiration | Playful Critter Cards with Gemma

Hello everyone, this is Gemma from mygirllollipop.com. I am thrilled to be guest designing on the Spellbinders blog today, showcasing the new Die D‐Lites collection. For all my cards today, I’ve also used some lovely cardstock from Fun Stampers Journey for my die cut pieces. Card 1: Tiger, Oh My! The Tiger, Oh My! D‐Lites set is the star of my first card today. This set comes...

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Die D-Lites Inspiration | Trio of Cute Cards with Jung AhSang

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Die D-Lites Inspiration | Trio of Cute Cards with Jung AhSang

Hello crafty friends! My name is Jung AhSang, and I am so excited to be sharing my first guest post on the Spellbinders blog. I love paper crafting; I started out scrapbooking, and in the last few years I have started cardmaking as well. I have a loving husband, and 3 daughters, who I’ve given the crafty bug to also. If you’d like to follow...

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FSJ Dueling Designers

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FSJ Dueling Designers

Hello crafty friends! We have a fun creative treat for you today! Let’s call it Dueling Designers - we’ve tasked our concept designers, Mariana Grigsby and Laura Williams, with a crafty challenge. We asked each designer to pull out the Escape the Ordinary stamp set from our Colorful Journey Collection, and make a handmade card. We’re excited to show you the cards they created, and...

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March 2019 Clubs Inspiration Roundup!

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March 2019 Clubs Inspiration Roundup!

Hello Spellbinders’ fans! We hope you are excited to receive or maybe have already received your March 2019 Club packages in the mail! To bring you even more inspiration and spark your creativity using products from our Small Die of the Month, Large Die of the Month, Card Kit of the Month, Amazing Paper Grace Die of the Month and our new Glimmer Hot Foil...

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Video: Happy Collection Inspiration | Alcohol Ink Card Backgrounds with Bibi Cameron.

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Video: Happy Collection Inspiration | Alcohol Ink Card Backgrounds with Bibi Cameron.

Hello there, this is Bibi Cameron. I’m a Colombian paper lover living in Scotland and I share the joy of paper-craft in my blog and my Youtube channel. I’m super excited to be guest designer on the Spellbinders blog today featuring the Happy Collection by Sharyn Sowell in video tutorial. VIDEO TUTORIAL Watch video tutorial below or on our Youtube channel:  There are seven...

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Happy Collection Inspiration | Scrapbook Page and More with Melody Rupple

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Happy Collection Inspiration | Scrapbook Page and More with Melody Rupple

Hello Friends! This is Melody from A Paper Melody and I am the Guest Designer on the Spellbinders Blog again today. I have several more projects to share created with the new Sharyn Sowell Happy Collection. I created two cards and a scrapbook page. Let’s start with my 12 x 12 scrapbook page. I thought the wedding photos would look pretty with the new Vine...

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Video: Happy Collection Inspiration | Elegant Glimmer Cards with Nichol Spohr

Categories:Glimmer Hot Foil

Video: Happy Collection Inspiration | Elegant Glimmer Cards with Nichol Spohr

Hello friends! This is Nichol Spohr with a trio of three Glimmer Hot Foil cards featuring brand new Glimmer Plates from the Sharyn Sowell Happy Collection. In addition to the incredible Baby’s Garden, Vine, and Birds Forever Glimmer plates I’m also showcasing two brand new foil colors in Aura and Prism. These gorgeous foils really show off some incredible effects and are gorgeous. Fun Stampers...

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Happy Inspiration | Colorful Birthday Cards with Zsoka Marko

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Happy Inspiration | Colorful Birthday Cards with Zsoka Marko

Hello there crafty friends, Zsoka here with you today, sharing a few cards that I've created with the adorable Happy collection by Sharyn Sowell. This collection is full of birthday themed products, which is great because I never seem to have enough birthday cards in my stash! You will find dies as well as Glimmer Hot Foil plates in this line. This was my first...

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Happy Inspiration | Foiled Silhouette Cards with Melody Rupple

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Happy Inspiration | Foiled Silhouette Cards with Melody Rupple

Hello Everyone! My name is Melody Rupple and I am excited to be the Guest Designer on the Spellbinders Blog today! I will be sharing projects created with the new Sharyn Sowell Happy Collection. I am sharing two cards showcasing two of the new Glimmer Hot Foil Plates in the Collection. I used the Glimmer Hot Foil System with the Glimmer Hot Foil Plates to...

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Using Just Stamps & Dies! March Relax & Enjoy 2019 Card Kit of the Month Edition

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Using Just Stamps & Dies! March Relax & Enjoy 2019 Card Kit of the Month Edition

Hello Spellbinders’ fans! Are you ready for another dose of inspiration featuring our March Relax & Enjoy Card Kit of the Month? We’re back with our monthly series called “Using Just Stamps & Dies”. Just a reminder, these posts feature quick and simple card making tutorials using just the die set and/or stamp set from our Card Kits of the Month. We have Josie sharing...

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Happy Collection Introduction by Sharyn Sowell

Categories:Die Cutting

Happy Collection Introduction by Sharyn Sowell

Some of my happiest memories are those times when friends and family gather for celebrations. We celebrate birthdays and holidays of course but we also have the habit of festive half birthdays, gotcha days for adoptive kids, summer solstice and the first ripe berry of the year and so much more. Because life's so busy, all my die and glimmer plate designs are meant to...

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3 Simple Steps to Jumpstart Your Creativity

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3 Simple Steps to Jumpstart Your Creativity

Hey friends, it’s Laura Williams here, and I have a confession. A deep, dark, terrible confession. Are you ready? Sometimes - yes, sometimes (actually on a regular basis) I get into a crafty funk. I lose my motivation. My inspiration. My ability to glue two pieces of paper together in any sort of pleasing fashion. And it is so frustrating. Please, pretty please tell me...

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3 Simple Steps to Jumpstart Your Creativity

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3 Simple Steps to Jumpstart Your Creativity

Hey friends, it’s Laura Williams here, and I have a confession. A deep, dark, terrible confession. Are you ready? Sometimes - yes, sometimes (actually on a regular basis) I get into a crafty funk. I lose my motivation. My inspiration. My ability to glue two pieces of paper together in any sort of pleasing fashion. And it is so frustrating. Please, pretty please tell me...

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Video: The Gilded Age Collection Inspiration |  Soft Victorian & Bold Regal Cards with Desiree Kuemmerle

Categories:Glimmer Hot Foil

Video: The Gilded Age Collection Inspiration | Soft Victorian & Bold Regal Cards with Desiree Kuemmerle

Hello Everyone! My name is Desiree Kuemmerle and I am honored to be back again as a Guest Designer on the Spellbinders Blog today showcasing the Gilded Age Glimmer Collection by Becca Feeken for the Glimmer Hot Foil System! This collection adds a regal and bold accent to any card you create! The Glimmer Hot Foil System is becoming a major staple in my card...

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Make Quick and Easy Cards using Basic Stamping Techniques

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Make Quick and Easy Cards using Basic Stamping Techniques

Hi friends!  This is Mariana Grigsby here today.  I am one of the FSJ Concept designers and I am thrilled to be taking over the blog only to share a couple projects with you. No matter if you are an avid card maker or you are just getting into this fun hobby, basic stamping techniques are always an excellent choice if you are aiming to create...

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

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

Hello, crafty friends! This is Hussena, from Quill and Punch Works guesting once again on the Spellbinders blog. I am so excited and thrilled to share some projects with you using The Gilded Age Line by Becca Feeken. I started working with the Spellbinders Glimmer Hot Foil System about two weeks ago, and have been really enjoying experimenting and working with it. I love incorporating...

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Hussena Calcuttawala

Video: The Gilded Age Collection Inspiration | Foiling on Acetate with Tina Smith

Categories:Glimmer Hot Foil

Video: The Gilded Age Collection Inspiration | Foiling on Acetate with Tina Smith

Hello and Happy Wednesday Crafty Friends! Tina here from Cards and Coffee Time, I am super excited to be a guest designer on the Spellbinders Blog today! I created a few projects with the New Gilded Age Glimmer Collection by Becca Feeken. The Glimmer Hot Foil System can be used with so many different backgrounds, not just paper. I used acetate to foil with the...

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FSJ March 2019 Stamp of the Month - Good Places

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FSJ March 2019 Stamp of the Month - Good Places

Hello crafty friends! Have you seen FSJ’s March Stamp of the Month, called Good Places? This stamp set might inspire you to take a quick Spring Break trip to Holland, after you get inky with the windmills, wooden clogs, and tulips in this month’s stamp set. These stamps are perfect for springtime, and you’ll love stamping a colorful garden full of tulips and a towering...

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The Gilded Age Collection Inspiration | Foiled Greeting Cards with Brenda

Categories:Glimmer Hot Foil

The Gilded Age Collection Inspiration | Foiled Greeting Cards with Brenda

Hey there everyone!! This is Brenda, from MyPaperCut Creations. I am absolutely thrilled to be guest posting for Spellbinders again today!! I have three cards to share that showcase the Gilded Age Glimmer Collection by Becca Feeken!! One of my favorite ways to use hot foil is to choose a patterned paper that coordinates nicely with the color of the foil that I plan to...

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Card Club Kit Extras! March 2019 Edition

Categories:Kits & Clubs>Card Kit of the Month

Card Club Kit Extras! March 2019 Edition

Hello-hello, Spellbinders’ fans! We’re so glad you are LOVING our March kits! To bring you even more inspiration with our Card Kit of the Month products we are sharing monthly inspiration featuring Card Club Kit Extras! Did you know, you can get awesome extra products to go along with your Card Kit of the Month? Or maybe you are not a Club member yet, but...

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Video: The Gilded Age Collection Inspiration | Best Wishes Foiled Card with Laura Volpes

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Video: The Gilded Age Collection Inspiration | Best Wishes Foiled Card with Laura Volpes

Hi everyone! It's Laura Volpes, from A bit of my crafts, and today I am absolutely thrilled to be a guest on the Spellbinders blog and YouTube channel and to share a card created with some beautiful products from the new Gilded Age Glimmer collection by Becca Feeken. Because I really wanted to emphasize the beauty of the designs, I went for a clean look...

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The Gilded Age Collection Introduction by Becca Feeken

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The Gilded Age Collection Introduction by Becca Feeken

Hi there, my name is Becca Feeken. I'm a passionate creator and am tickled to introduce you to The Gilded Age. I have a romantic fascination with days gone by and the beautiful, fragile relics that survive to create our memories. The Gilded Age is a look back to a time when beautiful things were all around and each item had a story tied to...

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Spellbinders Paper Arts

How to Use Planner Stickers for Colorful Cardmaking

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How to Use Planner Stickers for Colorful Cardmaking

Hello friends! It’s Laura Williams, FSJ Concept Designer, and I’ve stolen the FSJ blog today! Yay! Today I have three projects featuring a colorful, easy to use accessory.  FSJ’s Rainbow Pencils are adorable pencil-shaped sticky notes - and I’m feeling a little obsessed! The Rainbow Pencils might technically be a planner accessory, perfect for adding little notes or flags to your calendar or to-do list....

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March 2019 Stamp of the Month is Here - Good Places

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March 2019 Stamp of the Month is Here - Good Places

Our March Stamp of the Month Club by our friends from Fun Stampers Journey is HERE! Here’s a look at the March 2019 Stamp of the Month – Good Places: Join the Club The NEW Fun Stampers Journey (FSJ) Stamp of the Month sets are made in the USA of high quality deeply etched red rubber with cling mount. Our stamps create one of the best...

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March 2019 Glimmer Hot Foil Kit of the Month is Here – Wreath

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March 2019 Glimmer Hot Foil Kit of the Month is Here – Wreath

Our March Glimmer Hot Foil Kit of the Month Club is here! The Glimmer Hot Foil membership subscription includes an exclusive Glimmer Hot Foil Plate Set + One Roll of Foil. This kit is available March 1st, 2019, make sure to get yours! Join the Club Glimmer Hot Foil System and a compatible die cutting machine is required for use. Sold Separately. See Product Compatibility. The March "Wreath...

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March 2019 Amazing Paper Grace Die of the Month is Here – Spun Blessings Oval Card

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March 2019 Amazing Paper Grace Die of the Month is Here – Spun Blessings Oval Card

Our March Amazing Paper Grace Die of the Month is here! Designed by our very own Becca Feeken from Amazing Paper Grace this Spun Blessings Oval Card die of the month will have you creating gorgeous layered projects in no time! This die set features 6 dies that are perfect for elegant layered projects. Enjoy the step by step tutorial below as well as the...

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Spellbinders Paper Arts

March 2019 Large Die of the Month is Here – Pop Up Garden

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March 2019 Large Die of the Month is Here – Pop Up Garden

The all-new March 2019 Large Die of the Month is here! This Pop Up Garden die set features 15 dies that are perfect for creating beautiful floral pop up cards! 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!...

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March 2019 Small Die of the Month is Here – Hop Into Spring

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March 2019 Small Die of the Month is Here – Hop Into Spring

Our March 2019 Small Die of the Month is here! This "Hop Into Spring" die set features 18 die templates that are perfect for Spring cards and so much more! 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!...

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