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Hello crafty friends! It’s Lisa Tilson here with you today on the Spellbinders blog. I’m so excited to be here to share three ways to use the lovely Wonderland Collection with you. This is a fabulous, fun and festive Christmas collection that includes three sets of etched dies, a stamp and die set, a BetterPress Registration Plate set, and three BetterPress plate,s including some sentiments....

Hi there, this is Annie Williams and I’m excited to be back again on the blog today to share a couple of bright summertime cards made with the new La Dolce Vita Collection from Spellbinders.  The unique die sets, beautiful embossing folder, and gorgeous sentiments in this collection inspired me to create three colorful cards for a variety of occasions. Lemon Thank You Card Confession:...

Hello there, Michelle Short here to share a step-by-step tutorial with you using Beyond the Door Etched Dies from the La Dolce Vita Collection. This set is fantastic as you can mix and match the different elements to create different scenes and views through the doorway – cobblestones, ocean, clouds, vines and much more! STEP 1 – DIE CUT THE DOORWAY Place the deep arch...

Hello crafty friends! It’s Lisa Tilson here with you today on the Spellbinders blog. I’m thrilled to be here to share three ways to use the super cute Cheerful Chirps Collection with you. This is a very sweet collection that includes three sets of bird dies, a 3D embossing folder, some pretty yellow sequins, and a clear sentiment set with punny greetings to suit many...

Hi there, this is Annie Williams, and I’m excited to be back on the blog today to share a couple of bright and colorful cards made with the Cheerful Chirps Collection from Spellbinders.  The beautifully detailed bird dies, versatile embossing folder, and sweet sentiments in this collection inspired me to create three bold and inky cards to send a happy hello. Colorful Lovebirds Card The...

Hello there, Michelle Short here to share a step-by-step tutorial with you using the Anemone Etched Dies from the Summer Solstice Collection by Susan Tierney Cockburn. Whilst you can create these flowers in different ways, they are made to look realistic. Today, I am sharing a simplified version of how to shape and assemble them. STEP 1 – DIE-CUTTING THE FLOWERS Cut pieces of ColorWheel...

Hello crafty friends! It’s Lisa Tilson here with you today on the Spellbinders blog. I’m excited to be here to show you how to create dimensional flowers. I am using one of the beautiful floral die sets from the Summer Solstice Garden Collection by Susan Tierney-Cockburn. This collection features five sets of flower dies, a 3D embossing folder, and a sentiment press plate, which has...

Hi there crafty friends! I’m Rebecca Keppel. Today I am sharing a step by step tutorial of how I made a floral card with the Lisa Horton Wildflowers collection. Start by creating the background of the card. Use Best Ever Craft Tape to tape the corners of a piece of A2 BetterPress cardstock onto the clear plate of the BetterPress. Place the Script Text BetterPress Plate...

Hello there, Michelle Short here and I am delighted to be back on the Spellbinders blog using the Wildflowers collection by Lisa Horton. This wonderful collection features wildflowers, some fabulous background elements and fantastic sentiments. Everything works well together, but you can use elements separately too! BIRTHDAY WISHES My first card uses the Layered Gladiolus Etched Dies for my focal point, combined with one of...

Hello crafty friends! It’s Rachel Alvarado here with three colorful cards that feature products from the new Jump for Joy Collection. I absolutely love this adorable collection that includes a fun die set, coordinating scenic stencils, and sentiments. 3D BOX CARD For my first card, I created an A2 sized box card that measures at 4.25" x 5.5" when folded flat. I created my 3D...

Hi there, this is Annie Williams and I’m excited to be back on the blog today to share a couple of fun cards made with the new Jump For Joy Collection from Spellbinders.  This collection is small but super versatile, and I was inspired by the cute frogs and fun scenic elements to create three sweet cards for a variety of occasions. FROG PRINCE CARD...

Hello there, Michelle Short here and I am delighted to be back on the Spellbinders blog using the Jump for Joy collection. This small but wonderful collection features a frog/toad that you can use in different scenes and for different occasions. HOPPING BY My first card uses Frog Prince Etched Dies, as well as Jump for Joy Sentiments Clear Stamp Set. I love that the...

Hi there, this is Annie Williams and I’m so happy to be back on the blog today to share a couple of simple and cute cards made with the new Sky’s The Limit Collection by Simon Hurley.  The adorable dies and pretty sentiments in the collection inspired me to create two colorful cards perfect for sending an encouraging note to a friend. KEEP SOARING CARD...

Hi, friends! I’m Lauren Taylor Made and I'm thrilled to be guest blogging today to share my excitement for the brand new Sky's the Limit collection from Spellbinders and Simon Hurley! This collection is bursting with adorable kites and cheerful sentiments that are perfect for creating uplifting handmade cards. I've had so much fun playing with the etched dies, the stunning 3D embossing folder and coordinating...

Hello there, Michelle Short here and I am delighted to be back on the Spellbinders blog using the Mini Wax Seals collection. As the name suggests, these wax seals are much smaller in size that the previous ones and are oh-so cute! I think they are the perfect finishing touch for cards, tags, boxes and more! JUST A NOTE My first card uses two of...

Hi, friends! I’m Lauren Taylor Made and I'm thrilled to be guest blogging today and sharing my excitement for the gorgeous new Heartfelt Blooms stamp and die set from Simon Hurley, in collaboration with Spellbinders and Ranger Ink. This set is a must-have for anyone who loves creating beautiful floral cards. The detailed blooms and versatile sentiments make it perfect for a variety of occasions,...

Hi there, this is Annie Williams and I’m thrilled to be back on the blog today to share a couple of sweet cards made with the new Little Smiles Collection from Spellbinders.  The adorable die sets, fun background designs, and sweet sentiments in this collection inspired me to create three cute cards celebrating all the little ones in our lives. Hello Baby Card I couldn’t...

Hello there, Michelle Short here and I am delighted to be back on the Spellbinders blog using the Little Smiles collection. This beautiful collection features lots of cute critters and elements to create scenes that are perfect for new baby cards, as well as children’s cards, as well as just because cards to put a smile on someone’s face! HELLO, BABY! My first card uses...

Hello crafters! This is Flávia Cavaliéri and I’m thrilled to be back on Spellbinders blog sharing a few more paper crafting ideas! Today we will be creating beautiful projects featuring many wonderful products from the Simple Vintage Flower Shoppe collection, by Simple Stories. This collection is simply outstanding and such a great reminder that Spring is right around the corner! Flower Cart Note Card Since...

Hello there, Michelle Short here and I am delighted to be back on the Spellbinders blog using the new Gorgeous You collection. This fabulous collection features fun makeup sets, florals, perfume, and coordinating sentiments, plus a beautiful embossing folder too! HAPPY BIRTHDAY My first card uses Gorgeous You Florals, Cross My Heart 3D Embossing Folder, and Flawless Sentiments. To make this card: Die cut Gorgeous...

Hello crafty friends! Lisa Tilson here with you today on the Spellbinders blog. I’m excited to be here to share some ways to use the Gorgeous You Collection with you. This is a very pretty collection that includes four sets of dies, a 3D embossing folder and a press plate sentiment set and it is all about making yourself look and feel gorgeous! There is...

Hi, friends! I’m Lauren Taylor Made and I’m so excited to be here on the Spellbinders Blog to share with you two cards using the Space Friends set in collaboration with Simon Hurley along with some amazing Spellbinders supplies. These cards bring a cosmic touch with embossed textures, vibrant ink blending, and fun space-themed elements. Whether you’re celebrating a birthday or sending encouragement, these designs...

Hi there, this is Annie Williams and I’m excited to be back on the blog today to share a couple of pretty floral cards made with the new Simple Vintage Flower Shoppe Collection from Simple Stories and Spellbinders. The gorgeous papers, embellishments, and die sets in this collection inspired me to create three soft springtime cards for a variety of occasions. Flower Cart Thank You...

Hello there, Michelle Short here and I am delighted to be back on the Spellbinders blog using the On the Farm collection. This is such a fun collection that can be used for lots of different occasions. I love that each animal comes with a coordinating punny sentiment set! THANK EWE My first card uses the Counting Sheep Clear Stamp & Die Set, along with...