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Hi folks, Kavya from @handmadebykavya here with a fun baking-themed card! If you follow me on Instagram, you would know that I love finding ways to make my die cuts more fun. In this tutorial, I am going to share some of my go-to ideas to make some yummy cookies! Step 1 Begin by die-cutting the baking and cookie elements from cardstock. We will be...

Hi folks, Kavya from @handmadebykavya here with some tips and tricks to make bold retro-looking cards!   If you follow me on Instagram, you would know that I love finding ways to make my die cuts more fun. In this tutorial, I am going to share some of my go-to ideas to make quick and simple cards! Instructions Step 1: Start by die cutting two...

Hello, crafty friends, I’m Isha, a designer, who finds joy in creativity. Cardmaking is one of my creative escapes, and I especially enjoy playing with color using various mediums. Through my blog, I share not just finished cards, but also the process behind them. Birthdays are meant to be fun, colorful, and just a little bit cheeky—and the Aged to Perfection collection delivers all of...

Hello Spellbinders Fans! It’s Amy Tsuruta, and I’m so happy to be back on the Spellbinders blog sharing these three cards featuring the Aged to Perfection Collection. I thoroughly enjoyed working with these witty and fun products. They’re full of personality and perfect for celebrating birthdays with humor. I know several people, myself included, who will be celebrating milestone birthdays this year, and these designs...

Our March 2026 Stencil of the Month Club preview & tutorials are here! Here’s a look at the February 2026 Stencil of the Month - Burst Mode: March 2026 Stencil of the Month – Video Tutorial Watch the video tutorial using this month's kit below or on YouTube: https://youtu.be/sjyRZ3hUS-8 Additional inspiration Here’s a closer look at the projects we created using our March 2026 Stencil...

Our February 2026 3D Embossing Folder of the Month preview & tutorials are here! Exclusive 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. Please note, new Subscription Sign-Up Window will now open on the 6th of each month and close on...

Our March 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 February 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. Please note, new Subscription Sign-Up Window will now open on the 6th of each month and close...

Our March 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 March 2026 Stitching Die of the Month preview & tutorials are here! This "Everyday MVP" die set features 17 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...

The March 2026 Large Die of the Month preview & tutorials are here! This "Classic Kicks" die set features 26 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! Please note, new Subscription Sign-Up Window will now open on...

Our March 2026 Small Die of the Month preview & tutorials are here! This "Unstoppable" die set features 19 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! Please note, new Subscription Sign-Up Window will now open on the...

Hello crafters! Jen Kotas here to share a step-by-step photo tutorial using the 3D Felt Decor Spring Collection by Sandi MacIver. This collection works with and complements the Fergus 3D Felt Decor Collection released last year. We’ll be creating a stitched egg that can be made in no time and as simple or detailed as you wish! Step 1 Cut the large egg from 3D...

Hello, crafty friends! I'm Heejung Hunsberger, and I'm thrilled to be back as a Guest Designer for Spellbinders, showcasing another exciting project from the 3D Felt Decor Spring Collection by Sandi Maclver! In this tutorial, I'll guide you through creating unique, plush Easter ornaments featuring delightful floral designs using the 3D Eggs & Flowers Die. These interactive 3D eggs not only stand upright beautifully for...

Hi crafty friends! It’s Sandi MacIver here, and I’m thrilled to be back with the second release in the 3D Felt Décor Collection with Spellbinders. Fergus has been such a big hit (and I thank you all SO much), and now it’s time to dress him up for the new season and create fresh Spring Décor for your tiered trays, dough bowls, and cozy home...

Creating cards can have a lot in common with baking- they’re both creative activities! You gather up your ingredients and combine them in specific ways to get the desired outcome. So today, we’re going to mix up some fun baking-themed cards! I’m Marie, from Marie Nicole Designs, and I’m so excited to share these creations with you today. This collection, Make It and Bake It...

Hello crafty friends! It’s Lisa Tilson, and I am delighted to be back on the Spellbinders blog with you today. I’m here to share some inspiration with the Make It and Bake It Collection. This is a really sweet and fun collection, which mostly consists of die sets that cover all manner of things related to baking. There is also a 3D embossing folder and...

A huge welcome to the Beginners Guide to Cardmaking Series here on the Spellbinders Blog. My name is Lisa Tilson, and we are thrilled to have you join us for what we hope will be an informative and fun way to get you started on your creative cardmaking journey. This series is going to take you through the basic tools and techniques that you need...

A huge welcome to the Beginners Guide to Cardmaking Series here on the Spellbinders Blog. My name is Lisa Tilson, and we are thrilled to have you join us for what we hope will be an informative and fun way to get you started on your creative cardmaking journey. This series is going to take you through the basic tools and techniques that you need...

Hi there, wonderful crafters! Tina here from Cards and Coffee Time. I hope you’re having an awesome day! I am thrilled to introduce my brand new collection with Spellbinders called Make It & Bake It! This collection is a true passion project, combining two of my favorite things in the world: baking and papercrafting. My love for baking started when I was just a child and was introduced to my...

Hello there, Michelle Short here, and I am delighted to be back on the Spellbinders blog sharing three cards using the Make It & Bake It Collection by Tina Smith. This wonderful collection is perfect for anyone who loves baking and sweet treats! There are lots of fabulous punny sentiments in the collection too, to work well with the focal points, so these cards are...

Hello, crafty friends, I’m Isha, a designer who finds joy in creativity. Cardmaking is one of my creative escapes, and I especially enjoy playing with color using various mediums. Through my blog, I share not just finished cards, but also the process behind them. I was inspired to create with zodiacs because they celebrate personality and individuality, making each design feel personal and intentional. I...

Hello, crafty people! This is Jennifer Ingle here today, and I am so excited to be sharing these clean and simple designs with you. I created three SUPER simple cards with the absolutely gorgeous Little Leaps and Spring Blessings rub-on transfers from Spellbinders. The thing I love about rub-on transfers is that you can make stunning designs that really shine with very little work. Let...

Hello and welcome. I’m Gaylynn Martling, a lover of card making. It is an honor to share my creations with you here on the Spellbinders blog. I enjoy the fun technique possibilities using amazing plates, dies, stamps and fabulous machines. For today, I share three cards using both hot foiling and Betterpress inks. Some of my favorite things to make are birthday cards. The Block...

Hello, crafty friends!! Brenda Noelke here from My PaperCut Creations! I’m super excited to be a guest on the Spellbinders blog today!! I’m sharing two scene cards and a shaped card featuring the Happy Spring Collection designed by Simon Hurley!! This collection is absolutely adorable, and I can’t wait to create more cards with it!! HAPPY SPRING I began by die-cutting the elements for my...

Hello there, Michelle Short here, and I am delighted to be back on the Spellbinders blog sharing three cards using the Simon Hurley Happy Spring Collection. This wonderful collection is perfect for spring and Easter cards, which is what I have created today, but a lot of the collection would work for all year-round cards too. Who doesn’t love a bunny on a card?! SPRING...

Hi everyone!  My name is Melissa Phillips, and I’m delighted to join you today in celebration of Simon Hurley’s new Spring collection called Happy Spring.  I’ve created three projects for you using the cutest Spring and Easter products from this line, beginning with the new Bunny Buddies dies, Ornate Eggs Embossing Folder, and stencils. My Happy Spring card begins by using the Perfect Touch Arches...

Hello crafty friends! It’s Lisa Tilson, and I am thrilled to be back on the Spellbinders blog with you today. I’m here to share a step-by-step tutorial using the In Bloom Egg Etched Dies from the Simon Hurley Happy Spring Collection. I am going to be doing one of my favourite techniques – die cut inlay. This is one of the first die-cutting techniques I...

Hello, crafty friends!! Brenda Noelke here from My PaperCut Creations! I’m thrilled to be a guest on the Spellbinders blog today!! I’m combining pattern paper, stickers, chipboard stickers, and die-cut to create three cards with the Rosie’s Studio Breakfast In Bed Collection!! There’s also an embellishment bundle that includes several products from this collection. I had so much fun mixing and matching these goodies!! TIME...

Hello! It’s Sarah here from Sarah’s Stampin’ Retreat, and I’m delighted to be on the Spellbinders blog today sharing some ideas for how to layer your ephemera to create beautiful cards. I’m using the Rosie’s Studio Breakfast in Bed collection, which I’ve completely fallen in love with – it combines breakfast elements with florals for a really elegant, fun look! There’s also a beautiful colour...

Hello, crafty friends! It’s Marie here again from Marie Nicole Designs, and I have a trio of cards to share with you using the Rosie’s Studio Breakfast in Bed collection. This is such a bright and happy collection! I was delighted to play around with all the patterned papers, ephemera, and stickers included. The colors and patterns are so perfect together that it is easy...

Hello, crafty friend! I’m Adrienne Boese, better known online as Alice Scraps Wonderland. Today we are going to play with the Rosie’s Studio Breakfast in Bed collection. There are a bunch of cute food puns in the ephemera pack with sentiments in it, so that is what will be our main theme focus. And I’ll be sharing 3 different cards, from quick and easy to...

Hello, crafters!! Brenda Noelke here from My PaperCut Creations! I’m so excited to be a guest on the Spellbinders blog today!! I used the Spring Blessings and Little Leaps Rub-Ons to create three beautiful cards!! I haven’t used rub-ons since my scrapbooking days, but those were mainly sentiments and letters!! They’ve come so far!! HAPPY EASTER I began by die-cutting the third largest die in...

Hi, friends! I’m Lauren Taylor Made, and I'm thrilled to be guest blogging today to share my excitement for the brand new Little Leaps rub-ons from Spellbinders! Rub-ons are one of my favorite ways to add detailed images and sentiments to a card with very little effort. They create a smooth, printed look without stamping, coloring, or dry time, and work beautifully on smooth surfaces...

Hello there, crafty friends! It's Marie here again from Marie Nicole Designs. I am always so excited to be here on the Spellbinder’s Blog to share some of my creations with you. Today is no exception! For my card trio today, I have created a set of cards featuring the rub-on designs, Little Leaps, and Spring Blessings. These are so fun, so colorful, and SO...