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Ready to get even more from your metal dies? Discover a collection of creative die cutting techniques that go far beyond basic cutting. From embossing and eclipse designs to partial die cutting, shaped card bases, shaker cards, and interactive projects, this beginner-friendly guide will help you unlock the full potential of your Spellbinders dies.

Our September 2026 Small Die of the Month preview & tutorials are here! This "Owl Be There" die set features 21 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! Spellbinders Monthly Clubs are exclusively designed by our in-house...

Our September 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 September 2026 Stitching Die of the Month preview & tutorials are here! This "Sweater Weather Friend" die set features 18 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...

Our September 2026 3D Embossing Folder of the Month preview & tutorials are here! Exclusive 3D 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. Spellbinders Monthly Clubs are exclusively designed by our in-house creative team, curated with care, and delivered with...

Our September 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 September 2026 Stencil of the Month Club preview & tutorials are here! Here’s a look at the design for this month – Holiday Harmony: Please note, new Subscription Sign-Up Window will now open on the 6th of each month and close on the 27th (once existing club members subscriptions have been processed.) If there is additional inventory remaining, then they will be made available...

Our September 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. Spellbinders Monthly Clubs are exclusively designed by our in-house creative team, curated with care, and delivered with...

The September 2026 Large Die of the Month preview & tutorials are here! This "Sunflowers & Showers" 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! Spellbinders Monthly Clubs are exclusively designed by our in-house...

Dress up adorable Classic Mouse characters in Halloween costumes! This step-by-step tutorial shows how to transform the Classic Mouse Wedding dies into a vampire and witch using the Trick or Treat Costume Party collection, then finish the card with layered backgrounds and a foiled Halloween sentiment.

Dress up adorable Classic Mouse characters as the Queen of Hearts and a magician in this playful Halloween card tutorial. Learn how to combine layered die cuts, bold color blocking, 3D embossing, and metallic accents to create a striking handmade Halloween card.

Create an adorable Halloween card featuring Drac from Simon Hurley's Halloween Hugs Collection. This step-by-step tutorial shows how to assemble the layered vampire die cuts, create an ink-blended night sky, add optional hot foiled bats, and finish the card with a playful Halloween sentiment.

Build a playful Halloween scene featuring Frank from Simon Hurley's Halloween Hugs Collection. This step-by-step tutorial combines layered die cuts, an ink-blended starry night background, splatter techniques, and dimensional elements to create a fun Halloween card full of personality.

Create an adorable Halloween shaker card featuring the Sir Skeleton Die Set from Simon Hurley's Halloween Hugs Collection. This step-by-step tutorial combines shaker card techniques, hot foiled sentiments, layered die cutting, and playful embellishments to make an interactive Halloween card full of personality.

Hello, crafty friends! This is Bibi Cameron, and I’m very excited to celebrate the release of my fifth collection with Spellbinders, called Bibi’s Little Blessings. The Inspiration Behind the Collection This collection was inspired by the beautiful medieval architecture, sculptures, and ornate details I saw during my travels through Italy. From the breathtaking artwork of the Vatican, Venice, and Florence to the ancient arched doorways,...

Get an inside look at Simon Hurley's new Halloween Hugs Collection for Spellbinders. This collection features adorable Halloween-inspired character dies, including Drac, Frank, Wickedly Sweet, and Sir Skeleton, along with coordinating BetterPress sentiments. Simon shares the inspiration behind the collection, highlights each product, and explains how the interchangeable accessories make it easy to create unique, playful Halloween cards.

Hello there! Laura Bassen here, and I am so honoured to be sharing a couple of projects featuring the Birthday Brew die set included in the Just Add Cake Birthday Kit. I wanted to show two different techniques using the coffee mug. Two of my favorite things to do in card making are to “Strip it Up” & “Shake it Up”. Here are two cards...

Learn how to create a clean and simple Christmas card featuring the Mug Friends Etched Dies and Snow Joy Stencil Set. This step-by-step tutorial shows how to make a soft tone-on-tone ombré background with a single ink color, allowing the adorable penguin mugs to become the focal point of your festive design.

Create a charming holiday card featuring the Mug Friends Etched Dies from the Mugs and Kisses Collection. This step-by-step tutorial shows how to assemble an adorable penguin mug and marshmallow snowman, layer festive foliage, and finish with a cheerful Make It Merry sentiment for a fun handmade Christmas card.

Learn how to create an elegant winter card using the Decorate the Season Registration Press Plate from the Mugs & Kisses Collection. This step-by-step tutorial covers BetterPress registration printing, optional colored pencil accents, die-cut framing, and simple embellishments for a refined handmade holiday card.

Create a vibrant Halloween card featuring the Ghoulish Greetings Press + Foil + Die Set. This tutorial demonstrates how to safely ink blend over hot foil to achieve a stunning foil resist effect, then finishes the design with layered arches, splatter details, and sparkling embellishments.

Create a colorful interactive Halloween card with the Midnight Mischief Collection. This step-by-step tutorial combines hot foiling, layered die cutting, and a hidden LED light to create a glowing Boo Parade scene inspired by the warm, vibrant colors of candy corn and Disney's Coco.

Create an adorable birthday card featuring the Blessing Angels Die Set from Bibi Cameron's collection. This step-by-step tutorial shows how to assemble layered angel die cuts, build dimensional flowers, arrange elegant metallic branches, and create a sweet handmade birthday card full of color and charm.

Create a beautiful shaped angel card using the Divine Arch Card Creator and Blessing Angels Etched Dies from Bibi's Little Blessings Collection. This step-by-step tutorial shows how to build a clean and simple layered design with vellum wings, soft pastel cardstock, and a dimensional arch card base.

Create charming handmade Halloween décor with the Spellbinders **Halloween Felt Stitch & Create** collection. This tutorial shows how to die cut and stitch adorable felt witch hats, boots, cats, and ghosts, plus make a festive Halloween tic-tac-toe game. Along the way, you'll find helpful tips for die cutting felt, stitching, organizing small pieces, and using these versatile dies for home décor, cards, and scrapbook embellishments....

Create a charming Halloween felt pillow using the Halloween Felt Stitch & Create Etched Dies by Nichol Spohr. This step-by-step tutorial walks you through die cutting, stitching felt appliqués, and assembling a festive handmade pillow that's perfect for seasonal home décor.

Turn the Harvest Witch Boot Felt Stitch & Create Dies into charming Halloween embroidery hoop décor. This step-by-step tutorial shows how to stitch felt elements, roll dimensional flowers, and layer die-cut details to create a festive handmade decoration for your home.

Create a playful Halloween ghost card using the Halloween City Holiday Decorations Etched Dies from Yana Smakula's Halloween City Collection. This step-by-step tutorial features ink-blended purple clouds, hot foiled sentiments, dimensional ghost die cuts, and creative ways to use the decoration dies without the City Holiday building.

Create a playful Halloween card featuring the Halloween City Holiday Decorations Die Set by Yana Smakula. This step-by-step tutorial shows how to build a cute, girly Halloween design with layered die cuts, black hot foiled sentiments, glittery spiderwebs, and fun pops of pink, coral, and rose gold.

Transform the City Holiday building into a spooky haunted house with the Halloween City Holiday Collection by Yana Smakula. This step-by-step tutorial shows how to layer die-cut windows, ghosts, pumpkins, and spiderwebs with hot foiled sentiments and an embossed background for a fun Halloween card.

Create charming woodland scene cards with the Storybook Illustrations collection by Josh Griffiths. This step-by-step tutorial shows how to use masking, scene building, and watercoloring to create multiple handmade cards featuring adorable woodland animals and coordinating sentiments.

Hi, crafty friends! Lea Lawson here with you today, creating a card featuring the beautiful new Layered Snowflakes die set. I’m sharing my step-by-step process in easy to follow photos and instructions! Step by Step Instructions: To start, turn on your Glimmer Hot Foil System, then let it heat up. Once the green indicator light notifies that the platform is ready, place the Snowflake Kisses...

Hey there, crafty friends! It's Marie again from Marie Nicole Designs. Are you ready for Christmas? I believe that it is never too early to begin your Christmas crafting. I try to make Christmas cards throughout the year so when December rolls around, and I’m already overwhelmed by all the events going on, I have a stash already made. Today, I’ll be sharing an easy Christmas...

Hello crafters! It’s Lisa Tilson here with you today to share a card using the Snowflake Kisses Collection by Lisa Horton. I am going to be doing a step-by-step photo tutorial showing you how to create a Christmas card using the Gift Boxes and Bags Etched Dies and I’m using a more unconventional colour palette to make it. Sometimes it’s fun to create with colours...

Hello there, Michelle Short here to share a step-by-step tutorial using the Snowflake Background Etched Dies from the Lisa Horton Snowflake Kisses Collection. The Snowflake Background Etched Dies are two layers which you can cut as a base layer and a top layer. For my card today, instead of having die cut layers, I thought that I would deboss the design. DEBOSSING THE DIE Place...

Mistakes happen to every cardmaker, from beginners to experienced crafters. This comprehensive guide shares practical solutions for fixing common cardmaking mistakes, including stamping, die cutting, foiling, BetterPress, ink blending, stenciling, coloring, heat embossing, and more, so you can confidently rescue your handmade cards instead of starting over.