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July 2018 Clubs Inspiration Roundup!

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July 2018 Clubs Inspiration Roundup!

Hello Spellbinders’ fans! To bring you even more inspiration and spark your creativity using products from our Small Die of the Month, Large Die of the Month and Card Kit of the Month for July 2018 we put together this post linking to inspirational projects by our guest designers! Be sure to visit their blogs to see/read more about the projects they’ve created! And let...

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Cut & Emboss Folders Inspiration | Even More Everyday Cards With Enza

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Cut & Emboss Folders Inspiration | Even More Everyday Cards With Enza

Hello there, Spellbinders fans! This is Enza, and I'm back with my third and last blog post showcasing the Cut and Emboss Folders. You can find my previous posts here and here. My first card for today features the Diamond Lace Frame Cut and Emboss Folder. The delicate and intricate design of this folder is just beautiful – you don't need much more than a...

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FSJ July Bloom Box - Life's Sweetness!

Bloom Box

FSJ July Bloom Box - Life's Sweetness!

There's nothing to not love about the July Bloom Box!  Have you seen it?  Because if you have, we know you love it as much as we do. This month we have a sweet summery stamp set that is perfect to use for so many different types of cards -- birthday, thank you & more.  And the color palette?  It's PERFECT for summer and it's...

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Cut & Emboss Folders Inspiration | More Everyday Cards With Enza

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Cut & Emboss Folders Inspiration | More Everyday Cards With Enza

Hello, crafty friends! Enza back with you today to share the second of three blog posts featuring the new Cut and Emboss Folders. If you have missed the first post, you can find it here. The folders I'm showcasing today are the following: Blooming Sprigs, Dotted Lace, and Flora Banner. I created cards that are totally different from one another, as my goal was to...

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Cut & Emboss Folders Inspiration | Everyday Cards With Enza

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Cut & Emboss Folders Inspiration | Everyday Cards With Enza

Hello, crafty friends! Enza Gudor here, and today I'm sharing the first of three blog posts featuring the amazing Cut and Emboss Folders collection. I'm new to the Spellbinders blog, so I thought I would briefly introduce myself. I was born and raised in Italy, but moved to rainy Seattle thirteen years ago to be with the love of my life. I'm the proud mom...

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Video Friday | Dimensional Shadow Box Scene with Olga

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Video Friday | Dimensional Shadow Box Scene with Olga

Hello and thank you for joining me! Today I am presenting a project created using three die sets from Elegant 3D Vignettes collection designed by Becca Feeken. These dies are perfect for making shadow boxes, dioramas and 3D cards. One more great thing about them is that they can be mixed and matched to create numerous combinations! My project is a centerpiece shadow box. It...

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July 2018 Release – Exclusive Indie Collection. Blog Hop + Giveaway (Now Closed)

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July 2018 Release – Exclusive Indie Collection. Blog Hop + Giveaway (Now Closed)

Hello and welcome! We are happy you are joining us for our July New Product Release 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 Exclusive Indie Collection. Take a few minutes to browse the new products we have for you! Spellbinders works hard to support independent retailers....

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Handmade Collection Inspiration | Hand Stitched Love Card by Jenny Colacicco

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Handmade Collection Inspiration | Hand Stitched Love Card by Jenny Colacicco

Hi everyone! It’s Jenny from JC Cards back again t​o share with you my final project showcasing the stamps and dies from the Handmade Collection​ ​by Stephanie Low. If you missed my previous two posts, you can find them ​here​ and here.​ My project today features the Sew and Creativity stamp and die sets. I really wanted my final project to feature a technique that...

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Handmade Collection Inspiration | Recipe Card Gift Set by Ashlea

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Handmade Collection Inspiration | Recipe Card Gift Set by Ashlea

Hello again! It’s Ashlea and I’m back today with a fun way to use your niche stamps like the Kitchen Stamp and Die set by Stephanie Low. While an idea for a card using this stamp set may evade you, I’ve got an idea that may be perfect as a gift! When I first looked at this set I knew I wanted to make a...

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Handmade Collection Inspiration | Faux Stitched Antique Card by Jenny Colacicco

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Handmade Collection Inspiration | Faux Stitched Antique Card by Jenny Colacicco

Hi everyone! It’s Jenny from JC Cards back again t​o share with you my second project showcasing the stamps and dies from the Handmade Collection​ ​by Stephanie Low. If you missed my previous post, you can find it ​here​.​ My project today features the Yarn and Happiness stamp and die sets. I love some of the cross stitch pieces in the collection - they coordinate...

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Handmade Collection Inspiration | Baby Boy & Baby Girl Cards by Ashlea

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Handmade Collection Inspiration | Baby Boy & Baby Girl Cards by Ashlea

Hello everyone! My name is Ashlea and I am so very excited to be guest designing and blogging for the Spellbinders blog this month. Today is the first post of three that I will be featuring the incredible Handmade collection by Stephanie Low. I'll be using the Creativity Handmade stamp and die set to create two cards that use the image stamps instead of a...

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Handmade Collection Inspiration | Handcrafted Rainbow Quills by Jenny Colacicco

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Handmade Collection Inspiration | Handcrafted Rainbow Quills by Jenny Colacicco

Hi everyone!  This is Jenny from JC Cards and I am beyond thrilled to be joining you today on the Spellbinders Paper Arts blog.  This guest post is the first in a series of three, showcasing the stamps and dies in the Handmade collection by Stephanie Low.  This is a wonderful collection which features images from hobbies and crafts including stitching, cooking, and painting, all...

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July 2018 Large Die of the Month is Here! Join Our Club Contest!

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July 2018 Large Die of the Month is Here! Join Our Club Contest!

The all-new July Large Die of the Month is here! This kit features 50 dies that are perfect for handmade cards, scrapbook pages, home decor and 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! This kit is...

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July 2018 Small Die of the Month is Here! Join Our Club Contest!

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July 2018 Small Die of the Month is Here! Join Our Club Contest!

Our July 2018 Small Die of the Month is here! This kit features 10 dies that are perfect for creating beautiful flowers! 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! This kit is available July 1st, 2018, make...

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July 2018 Card Kit of the Month is Here! Join Our Club Contest!

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July 2018 Card Kit of the Month is Here! Join Our Club Contest!

Hello Spellbinders’ fans! Our July 2018 Card Kit of the Month is here! This kit, like any other of our Card Kits, gives you everything you need to create 10 unique cards and even more. Enjoy step by step photo 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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Inked Messages Inspiration | Time Heals Card Featuring One Day At A Time Stamp and Die Set

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Inked Messages Inspiration | Time Heals Card Featuring One Day At A Time Stamp and Die Set

Hello Spellbinders’ fans! Welcome back to our Cardmaking Inspiration series! We hope you are enjoying these mini posts with simple cardmaking ideas and step by step instructions on how to make them! This week we have lots of fabulous inspiration for you featuring our Inked Messages collection by Stephanie Low. This collection is about sending heartfelt messages to those we love. It’s about keeping in...

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Inked Messages Inspiration | Collection Introduction by Stephanie Low

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Inked Messages Inspiration | Collection Introduction by Stephanie Low

Hey Hey Hey! My name is Stephanie Low and I have had the privilege to illustrate little lovely lovelies for Spellbinders for a few yeas now and it has been such a rewarding experience. I love to draw and create new things and even more than that I love to inspire others to find creativity in their lives.  Creativity is one of the deepest yearnings...

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June 2018 Clubs Inspiration Roundup!

Categories:Inspiration Round-Up

June 2018 Clubs Inspiration Roundup!

Hello Spellbinders’ fans! To bring you even more inspiration and spark your creativity using products from our Small Die of the Month, Large Die of the Month and Card Kit of the Month for June 2018 we put together this post linking to inspirational projects by our guest designers! Be sure to visit their blogs to see/read more about the projects they’ve created! And let...

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Cardmaking Inspiration | Congratulations Card Featuring Sketched Blooms with Yana

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Cardmaking Inspiration | Congratulations Card Featuring Sketched Blooms with Yana

Hello Spellbinders’ fans! Welcome back to our Cardmaking Inspiration series! We hope you’ve been enjoying these mini posts sharing simple cardmaking ideas and step by step instructions on how to make them! This week we are sharing lots of fabulous inspiration featuring our Die D-Lite collection dies. Today we have a very simple yet beautiful Congratulations card created using Sketched Blooms dies. Project created by...

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Video Friday | Mixing & Matching Dies + Embellishing with Nuvo Drops

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Video Friday | Mixing & Matching Dies + Embellishing with Nuvo Drops

Hello everyone. This is Nichol Spohr and I’m so excited to be here today with this sweet little die cut scene card featuring dies from several of the Die D-Lites collection dies! I paired components from the Build A Panda, Lady Bug Garden, and Picket Fence sets to build the scene shown below. A simple stenciled background and stamped greeting all on a Fancy Edged...

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Cardmaking Inspiration | Let’s Get Together Card Featuring Party Food with Yana

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Cardmaking Inspiration | Let’s Get Together Card Featuring Party Food with Yana

Hello Spellbinders’ fans! Welcome back to our Cardmaking Inspiration series! We hope you’ve been enjoying these mini posts sharing simple cardmaking ideas and step by step instructions on how to make them! This week we'll be sharing lots of fabulous inspiration featuring our Die D-Lite collection dies. Today we are sharing this delicious card created using Party Food dies. Project created by in-house creative designer Yana...

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Cardmaking Inspiration | You’re The Best Cuddle Buddy Card Featuring Build A Panda with Yana

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Cardmaking Inspiration | You’re The Best Cuddle Buddy Card Featuring Build A Panda with Yana

Hello Spellbinders’ fans! Welcome back to our Cardmaking Inspiration series! We hope you’ve been enjoying these mini posts sharing simple cardmaking ideas and step by step instructions on how to make them! This week we'll be sharing lots of fabulous inspiration featuring our Die D-Lite collection dies. Today we are sharing this gorgeous card created using Build A Panda dies. Project created by in-house creative...

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Cardmaking Inspiration | You Are My Happy Card Featuring Lady Bug Garden with Yana

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Cardmaking Inspiration | You Are My Happy Card Featuring Lady Bug Garden with Yana

Hello Spellbinders’ fans! Welcome back to our Cardmaking Inspiration series! We hope you’ve been enjoying these mini posts sharing simple cardmaking ideas and step by step instructions on how to make them! This week we'll be sharing lots of fabulous inspiration featuring our Die D-Lite collection dies. Today we are sharing this beautiful card created using Lady Bug Garden dies. Project created by in-house creative...

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Cardmaking Inspiration | Stay Awesome Card Featuring Dainty Florals with Yana

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Cardmaking Inspiration | Stay Awesome Card Featuring Dainty Florals with Yana

Hello Spellbinders’ fans! Welcome back to our Cardmaking Inspiration series! We hope you’ve been enjoying these mini posts sharing simple cardmaking ideas and step by step instructions on how to make them! This week we'll be sharing lots of fabulous inspiration featuring our Die D-Lite collection dies. First up is this gorgeous card created using Dainty Florals dies. Project created by in-house creative designer Yana Smakula...

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Video Friday | Classics Layered Backgrounds Cards

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Video Friday | Classics Layered Backgrounds Cards

Hello everyone. This is Nichol Spohr and I’m thrilled to be here today with a set of thank you cards featuring layered backgrounds created with the Fancy Edged Rectangles, Circles, and Ovals dies. Tone-on-tone cardstock creates beautiful layered backgrounds. A simple die cut greeting and a stamped sentiment phrase strip is all that’s needed to finish each of these cards. The Fancy Edged Rectangles, Circles,...

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Cardmaking Inspiration | Come Wine With Me with Elena

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Cardmaking Inspiration | Come Wine With Me with Elena

Hello Spellbinders’ fans! Welcome back to our Cardmaking Inspiration series! We hope you’ve been enjoying these mini posts sharing simple cardmaking ideas and step by step instructions on how to make them! Today we welcome Elena Salo as a guest on our blog sharing a beautiful Wine Party/Tasting invitation or card featuring stamps and dies from our Wine Country collection. This project appeared in the...

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3 Crafty Ideas for Father's Day Cards

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3 Crafty Ideas for Father's Day Cards

It's that time of year when we remember good ol' dad and we want to show him just how much he means to us! Nothing shows you care more than a handmade card - it's a piece of you that you give to him! Let's check out a few ways you can make sure dad feels the love! Say thanks to Dad with this card,...

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Thoughtful Expressions Inspiration | A Card and Chocolate Box Set with Erum

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Thoughtful Expressions Inspiration | A Card and Chocolate Box Set with Erum

Hello friends! Erum Tasneem here again with some inspiration using Thoughtful Expressions by Marisa Job. Last time I was here, I shared THIS card using the same collection. Today, I thought I’d stretch my dies a bit. For my projects I have used the Just For You Box Etched Dies. For the chocolate box, I used the dies as is and made one in gold...

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Cardmaking Inspiration | Happy Birthday Card with Elena

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Cardmaking Inspiration | Happy Birthday Card with Elena

Hello Spellbinders’ fans! Welcome back to our Cardmaking Inspiration series! We hope you’ve been enjoying these mini posts sharing simple cardmaking ideas and step by step instructions on how to make them! Today we welcome Elena Salo as a guest on our blog sharing a stunning Birthday card featuring stamps and dies from our Wine Country collection. This project appeared in the Die-Cutting Essentials Magazine,...

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Special Moments Inspiration | Purple Cards with Zsoka

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Special Moments Inspiration | Purple Cards with Zsoka

Hello crafty friends, Zsoka here with you sharing my third and final post showcasing the wonderful Special Moments Collection by Marisa Job. If you've missed my previous two posts, you can find them here and here. Today I'm sharing 3 cards I've made with this collection. As before, I started out by making A2 size  top folding card bases. One of my favourites in this collection...

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Special Moments Inspiration | Happy Birthday Card with Hussena

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Special Moments Inspiration | Happy Birthday Card with Hussena

Hello everyone! This is Hussena from Quill and Punch Works, and I am really excited and honoured to be guesting today on the Spellbinders Paper Arts blog. This post is a part of a series featuring dies from the Special Moments collection by Marisa Job. You can check out my first and second post using the dies from the Special Moments collection HERE and HERE. I love how there...

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Hussena Calcuttawala

Video Friday | Pop-Up Card with Frame Dies with Olga

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Video Friday | Pop-Up Card with Frame Dies with Olga

Hello crafty friends and thank you for joining me on Spellbinders blog! Today I am going to create a pop up card with some ornate frame dies from Special Moments collection by Marisa Job. I will only be using white and ivory cardstocks to create a very subtle variation of color plus some gold mirror cardstock for sentiments. The dimensional pop-up circle card is created...

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Special Moments Inspiration | Layered Cards with Hussena

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Special Moments Inspiration | Layered Cards with Hussena

Hello everyone! This is Hussena from Quill and Punch Works, and I am really excited and honoured to be guesting today on the Spellbinders Paper Arts blog. This post is a part of a series featuring dies from the Special Moments collection by Marisa Job. You can check out my first post using the dies from the Special Moments collection here. This is an amazing collection with some gorgeous,...

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Hussena Calcuttawala

Special Moments Inspiration | Floral Cards with Zsoka

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Special Moments Inspiration | Floral Cards with Zsoka

Hello friends, Zsoka here with you today, sharing a bunch of new cards using the wonderful Special Moments Collection by Marisa Job! If you missed my first blog post featuring some items from this collection, click here! All 4 of my cards are assembled on an A2 size top folding card base. For the first one I used a die set I also used on a...

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Special Moments Inspiration | Special Day Card with Hussena

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Special Moments Inspiration | Special Day Card with Hussena

Hello everyone! This is Hussena from Quill and Punch Works, and I am really excited and honoured to be guesting today on the Spellbinders Paper Arts blog. I have a card to share today I made using several dies from the Special Moments collection by Marisa Job. This is a spectacular collection with a wide variety of gorgeous, intricate dies. I love how there a number of different dies in...

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Hussena Calcuttawala

FSJ June 2018 Bloom Box - Set Sail!

Bloom Box

FSJ June 2018 Bloom Box - Set Sail!

There's nothing to not love about the June Bloom Box!  This month we have a nautical stamp set that is perfect to use for so many different types of cards -- birthday, encouragement & more.  And the color palette?  It's PERFECT for summer and it's just so beautifully coordinated.  Do you have anyone in mind you would send these cards to? Where do we even...

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