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The party planner gal that I am had to do something for my oldest daughter's birthday (even though she is in her 30’s), so I bought these super cool plates, napkins and cups and began planning, designing and making. It wasn’t long before I had a plethora of DIY projects to go with the initial decor. The best part was that they all had the...

Hi friends! So glad you've stopped by. I'm so excited to show you what I've been working on! If you remember last year I launched my first collection called "Quite Contrary", a floral die line consisting of contour dies. It's been a while since I have made a project with them so I thought today I would show you what I've been creating.   I...

Hi everyone! Alli Roth here from Partyography and today I’m excited to share these Ooh La La party favor boxes using Stacey Caron’s French Alphabet Stamps Set. Whether you’re celebrating a bridal shower, baby shower or your child’s birthday, Paris themed parties are always a good idea and these stamps are perfect for adding that extra bit of French flair. Start by assembling your gable...

Hey everyone! I have to be the luckiest gal around because I get to play with arts and crafts every single day. Today is no exception. Take a look at Tammy Tutterow’s Happy Grams. They are about cute as they can be and can be used on so many things! Grab your markers and the supplies below as we create this adorable banner featuring her...

Hello Friends! Today I would like to share my On Your Wedding Day card using several die sets from my Timeless Heart Collection. I have been having so much fun creating flowers with Textured Flowers Etched Dies. By adding Heart Leaf Frame, Layered Leaf Vines and Double Heart Gatefold Card Etched Dies, makes this card come together so beautiful!         Instructions:   1. Create a...

With garland headpieces so on trend, I thought I would use Bitty Posies Etched Dies from Happy Grams #4 Collection by Tammy Tutterow to try and create one. I can honestly say that I was very happy with the results. The versatility and possibilities of this set makes it a “must have”. Wait until you see how easy it is to make this project. Die-cut...

Have you ever tried Inlaid Die Cutting Technique in your projects? In this card, we show you how to inlay white negative die cut into the green die cut for a simple and stunning effect. Try this technique out and share with us!   Instructions: Create 5 x 7” top folding card base out of pearlescent white cardstock. Die-cut light blue cardstock panel with S6-002...

Hello everyone, this is Yana Smakula and thank you for joining me! For my today’s blog post & video tutorial I decided to do something different, like altering die cuts with scissors! Usually we simply cut the piece out with the help of our dies and use it as is, but one can always alter die cut pieces slightly to make them a better match...

Hi all. Seth Apter back on the blog and I am a man with a plan. Make that planner. Late last year I decided that I was going to document my life in art for every day of 2017. I wanted to be able to look back at the year and have a record of the happenings in my creative life. While I do not...

Hi everyone! Alli here from Partyography. Today on Spellbinders, we are celebrating the holidays early! In my opinion, it's never too early to start preparing for the most wonderful time of the year! It seems like gift tags are always needed during the holidays! So I'm sharing super easy tags you can use to personalize all your gifts and treats this season. Step 1: Using...

Hello my peeps! Today I'm sharing the flower bouquet that I made for my daughter's wedding. She had a very casual wedding (she wore a denim dress) and she asked me to make her bouquet for her... of course I said YES!!!   I have a video tutorial for you showing how I made my favorite style of flowers as well as how I added...

Hello everyone. This is Yana Smakula and thank you for joining me! This blog post and video is a part of new monthly feature I’m hosting on Spellbinders blog and Youtube channel called “Layered Dimensional Die Cutting”. I hope you’ve enjoyed the first episode, in case you missed it you can find it here! What is “Layered Dimensional Die Cutting Series”? Once a month I’m...

The August Die of the Month set is filled with an array of beautiful borders. Our designers created the It's Your Birthday Card & You're A Bright Spot Card for the tutorials below. Show us what you create by tagging #NeverStopMaking on social media!   Included: 4 Die Templates Supplies needed for project below: White and colored Cardstock Glue Clear Stamp Black Ink Sequins IT'S...

The Fall Harvest, August Card Kit of the Month gives you everything you need to create 10 unique cards for all your Autumn card making needs. Create your own Awesome Day Card, Love This Card and many 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...

Hi, it's Elena here with you today. The wedding season is here and each time I think what can be done more for the special day other than just cards. I thought that a cute little box would be a perfect alternative to making a present. I created a box and made a peony flowers using the SR-038 Positively Peony Contour™ Steel Rule Die To...

Hello fellow makers!  Miranda here from Tinsel + Wheat guest blogging with Spellbinders as we celebrate Christmas in July! I'm so excited to show you how easy these little chalkboard stocking ornaments are to re-create. Here's what you'll need: Platinum™ 6 Die Cutting and Embossing Machine – 6″ Platform Holiday Naughty or Nice Contour ™ Steel Rule Die 1/38″ balsa or bass wood (your local...

Hi everyone! It's Alli again from Partyography and today I'm excited to share this pineapple print I made using the new Quilt It Collection from Lene Lok. Since we're right in the middle of summer and I'm loving the pineapple trend, I thought this print would be perfect on a dessert table for all your summer gatherings or even as summer home decor. I love...

This simple technique of die-cutting repetitively the same etched die creates a stunning background without much effort. The Tiny Floral Etched Dies From The Joyous Celebrations Collection By Sharyn Sowell is a unique die. It does not cut out a whole shape but rather cuts into the medium you are using and creates a design like an inset pattern. See how we created this beautiful...

Hi everyone! I'm Laura Sterckx from makingcardsisfun.com and I'm excited to be sharing my first card and video on the Spellbinders blog as a Spellblogger! :) For today's blog post I made a cute birthday card for kids featuring the Half Hex Quilt dies from the Quilt It collection by Lene Lok along with the Bear Scout die from the My Little Red Wagon collection...

Hi Friends! It’s always fun to decorate for a party or a shower and this Ella-Fant die from my latest collection, “My Little Red Wagon” makes it quick and easy. There are very few supplies required and the assembly is a breeze. So let’s get started making. 1. Die-cut all the Ella-Fant pieces from gray cardstock. Emboss the head to add the details.   2....

Share Joanne Fink's lovely, lettered quotes and images on petite easels! Joanne Fink Cling Rubber Stamps, Sing Unto God, SBS-143, Spellbinders® Paper Arts Series 500 Mixed Media Board, 564-8, Strathmore® (3), cut to 2-1/2” x 3-1/2” Intense Black Ink Pad, AF345, Hero Arts® Acrylic Blocks Mini Easels (3), U.S. Art Supply Water Brush Watercolor Paints INSTRUCTIONS:  Cut board to ATC size (2-1/2” x 3-1/2”). Place...

July’s Die of the Month Kit is a garden array of palm fronds and foliage! You can create many projects with this kit, from fun card making project to goodie boxes and so much more! Check out the tutorial on the Make A Wish Goodie Box and the video tutorial below on the Yay! Card using die cutting and stamping techniques. Don't forget to show...

The Card Kit of the Month for July is a tropical paradise! Create 10 unique cards with an array of papers, set of 8 dies, and vacation inspired chipboards & wooden embellishments. Create your own We Be Chillin’ Card or this fun This Is Our Adventure Card in the video tutorial below. Make sure to show us what you create by tagging #NeverStopMaking on social media!...

Hello everyone. This is Yana Smakula and thank you for joining me! This blog post and video marks the start on a new monthly feature I’m hosting on Spellbinders blog and Youtube channel called “Layered Dimensional Die Cutting Series”. What is “Layered Dimensional Die Cutting Series”? Once a month I’ll be sharing a card project along with a detailed video tutorial in the showcasing traditional...

Hi everyone, Alli Roth here from Partyography! Today I’m sharing a really easy invite that’s kid friendly and perfectly on trend with all the unicorn parties that are popular right now. If your kids or grandkids are anything like my nieces, they love to be involved with every project. I love these watercolor unicorn invites because they’re so easy, your kids can be involved throughout the...

July's Die of the Month Kit is a garden array of palm fronds and foliage! Create unique tropics filled projects with this kit. From fun card making project to goodie boxes and so much more! Create your own Make A Wish Goodie Box with these easy steps & make sure to show us what you create by tagging #NeverStopMaking on social media! Supplies Included:  7...

The Card Kit of the Month for July is a tropical paradise! Create 10 unique cards with an array of papers, set of 8 dies, and vacation inspired chipboards & wooden embellishments. Create your own We Be Chillin' Card in these easy steps & make sure to show us what you create by tagging #NeverStopMaking on social media! Included: 10 Cards & 10 Envelopes 12...

I love the idea of making little vintage gifts and Scoop Pocket Steel Rule Die designed by Tammy Tutterow is perfect for housing garden seeds, bath salts and more. Instructions 1. Using the Platinum™ machine, die-cut Scoop Pocket from kraft card. The die automatically scores your fold lines. 2. Before assembling secure your gift inside. 3. Using the die again, I die cut floral fabric and affixed over...

Hello everyone! It's Linda Lucas here and I am excited to be sharing a fun tutorial using Spellbinders® Contour™ Steel Rule Dies with different types of materials. I was so impressed with how easily the materials cut, and not just one layer but SIX with each material layer adhered to cardboard! It was like slicing butter - you have to love that!! Fabulous that the...

This crowd pleaser project is easy, fun and doesn't require sewing! All you need is our Contour™ Steel Rule Dies, felt materials, some adhesive (we used Them-O-Web® PeelnStick®) and a pennant!   INSTRUCTIONS: Apply 1 strip of PeelnStick adhesive along the edge of the back of 8” side of pennant. Adhere half of the strip of black felt to the adhesive, leaving half of the...

Hello Friends! Today I would like to show you how to make this card using Spellbinders Sunflower Photo Holder die set from my Special Occasions Collection. This die set is also great for shaker cards. For the sentiment inside the card I used Spellbinders Happy Birthday Pop-Up and for the flowers I used Lattice Floral Basket die set.  Hover over the image below to see...

Hello, fellow makers!  Miranda here from Tinsel + Wheat, so excited to share this charming and easy to make, star spangled banner with you today! Hover over the image below to see what dies I used to create this banner: I even dusted off the ole sewing machine for this project!  Don't worry, I didn't get too carried away - simple straight lines only, and...

With the 4th of July about two weeks away, I thought I might inspire you to start a little early by sharing my three piece ensemble. Grabbing my Contour™ Steel Rule Dies, I created a banner, matchbox party favor and utensil holder to make my set.   I'll break down instructions for each piece so that you can recreate them too! Let's get started... USA...

With the 4th of July about two weeks away, I thought I might inspire you to start a little early by sharing my three piece ensemble. Grabbing my Contour™ Steel Rule Dies, I created a banner, matchbox party favor and utensil holder to make my set.   I'll break down instructions for each piece so that you can recreate them too! Let's get started... USA...

With school out and summer in full swing, there is no better time to start creating. The Fourth of July will be here before you know it. Are you ready? I am bringing you several ideas to add the celebration to your table. Although my new line "My Little Red Wagon" was designed around young children, it can be translated into a variety of different...

The June Card Kit of the Month is filled with fun and sparkle! Create 10 unique cards with color options in pinks, teals, black and patterns and 11 assorted dies of sentiments, flowers and tags. This kit also comes packed with fun sentiments, stickers and buttons! Create your own Have Fun Card in three easy steps & make sure to show us what you create...