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Hello there, Michelle Short here to share a step-by-step tutorial with you using the Simon Hurley Cascading Coneflowers collection. My focus today is sharing how to add interest to die cuts in an easy way, whether that be adding ink blending, layering, or simply by adding interest to the background of a clean and simple card. These easy steps really help to make die cuts...

Hi, crafty friends! Lea Lawson here with you today, creating a card featuring the beautiful new Cascading Coneflowers collection by Simon Hurley. I’m sharing my step-by-step process in easy-to-follow photos and instructions! To start, we are going to ink blend a 4” x 5.25” panel of Classic White cardstock with a coordinating shade of ink. We will deepen the blend at the top to give...

Celebrate 23 Years of Spellbinders with Us! This month, we're celebrating a very special milestone - Spellbinders' 23rd Birthday! For 23 years, we've been honored to be part of your creative journey, helping makers around the world bring their ideas to life through cardmaking, scrapbooking, mixed media, and paper crafting. To celebrate, we've invited talented designers to join us for a special Birthday Blog Hop...

Hello, crafty friend! I’m Adrienne Boese, better known online as Alice Scraps Wonderland. There’s nothing quite so delicate as swans floating over the water. So today, we are going to recreate those ethereal vibes in cardstock and patterned paper using the Buttons & Keepsakes collection designed by Frank Garcia. In this tutorial, we’ll be using some simple techniques including die cutting, embossing, paper layering, and...

Hi everyone! My name is Melissa Phillips. I’m delighted to join you today with a card tutorial using the new Buttons & Bows Collection from Frank Garcia Studios. This new Collection is dreamy, fresh, ethereal, and full of beautiful possibilities. In the Buttons & Bows Collection, you’ll find lovely layered swans complete with bows, a vintage dress form die set and Impression Plate, and of...

Hello, crafty friends. Allison Frazier here. I’m excited to be on the Spellbinders blog and YouTube channel today sharing two fun ways to use the Chompster die set from the Just Add Cake Birthday Cardmaking Kit. One card features only products from the kit, and the other features a few additional products from my Spellbinders stash. I know the kit is called “Just Add Cake,”...

Hello there, cardmakers. Welcome back to the beginner's guide to cardmaking. Today we are going to be looking at how to build a card layout. What simple design principles can we apply to help us create a card that we are happy with? It is important to remember that there really is no right and wrong when you are creating a handmade card. After all,...

Hi, crafty friends! Lea Lawson here with you today, creating a card featuring the beautiful new Highway Horizons stencils from the Classic Road Legends collection by Mindy Eggen. I’m sharing my step-by-step process in easy-to-follow photos and instructions! To start, we are going to ink blend the stencils in numbered order. Align stencil 1 over top of an A2-sized (4.25” x 5.5”) Classic White cardstock...

Welcome, crafty friends! This is Mindy Eggen, and I’m so excited to introduce Classic Road Legends 2.0! This collection is a continuation of the original Classic Road Legends released in 2025. Since that release, I’ve heard so much wonderful feedback from all of you, and many of you couldn’t wait to see what was coming next. Not only is this collection personal to me because...

Hello, crafting friends! My name is Beverly Tiemann. I’m a stitcher, card-maker, mixed media artist, and quilter. Today, we are going to talk about 3-D Felt Décor. Are you ready for some new summer decor? Spellbinders has three new die sets to help Fergus the Gnome make the most of his summer. Fergus is sizzling hot with his new surfboard, shades, and flamingo friend! Complete...

Hi there! It’s Andrea Shell here, and I’m thrilled to be a guest on the Spellbinders’ blog! Today I’m sharing a step-by-step photo tutorial featuring the new Summer 3D Felt Décor Etched Dies by Sandi MacIver. These dies complement the original Felt Décor Collection introduced in 2025, but can also be used by themselves, with paper, and for flat projects. Fergus looks like he’s ready...

Summer is here, and so is Fergus’s most adventurous season yet! Created by Sandi MacIver, the new Summer 3D Felt Décor Collection brings sunny days, tropical vibes, and beachside fun to your felt crafting projects. From surfboards and palm trees to flamingos, flip flops, and sunshine-filled embellishments, this collection is packed with everything you need to create charming seasonal décor. Whether you're already a fan...

Hi, crafty friends! Lea Lawson here with you today, creating a patriotic card featuring the beautiful new Stars & Stripes stamp & die set. I’m sharing my step-by-step process in easy-to-follow photos and instructions! To start, die-cut the flag background from Classic White cardstock. Die-cut the stripe dies from Ruby Glitter Metallic cardstock and the stars from Cosmic Sky cardstock. Adhere the stars & stripe...

Hi everyone! My name is Melissa Phillips, from @lilybeanmom. I’m delighted to join you today with a card tutorial using the new Whimsical Village by Vicky Papaioannou. This collection contains everything you’ll need to create fresh, joyful, and playful projects!  You will love all of the delightful possibilities. Everything about the Whimsical Village Collection is sure to make you smile, just as it did for...

Hello friends! Nichol Spohr is here  with a couple of birthday cards featuring the incredible Just Add Cake Box. If you’re like me, birthday cards are something that I always need a lot of and something I always like to have on hand! I love that with the Just Add Cake box you can mix and match to create incredible celebration cards whether you use...

Hello crafters! It’s Lisa Tilson here with you today to share a card using the Whimsical Village Collection by Vicky Papaioannou. I am going to be doing a step-by-step photo tutorial showing you how to create this simple scene using the Whimsical Houses Etched Dies, the Village Companions Etched Dies and the Whimsical Wishes Clear Stamp Set. Also included in this collection is a super...

Hello everyone! I am absolutely thrilled to finally share my brand new collection with Spellbinders called Whimsical Village. When I sat down to design this collection, I wanted to create something completely fun and unique. We all love creating houses with dies, but this time I wanted to design houses with a playful twist. These houses are quirky, wonky, and packed with personality! I designed...

Hello, crafty friends! This June, Spellbinders is celebrating an exciting milestone - our 23rd birthday! To mark the occasion, we've created something extra special for our crafting community: the adorable Party Time Dragon Etched Dies, an exclusive gift with purchase available only during our anniversary celebration. From June 1–30, 2026, customers who spend $150 or more on the Spellbinders website (after discounts and coupons, before...

Hello crafters! I’m Lisa Tilson and I am back with the next installment of the beginner’s guide to cardmaking. Today we are going to be focusing on tools – specifically those that are essential for new card makers. Some technique specific tools have been covered in previous posts. However, this post covers some extras that need a mention. Whether you are into stamping, die cutting,...

Our June 2026 Stencil of the Month Club preview & tutorials are here! Here’s a look at the design for this month - Plumeria Spray: June 2026 Stencil of the Month – Video Tutorial Watch the video tutorial using this month's kit below or on YouTube: https://youtu.be/TqIWYaX6wOQ Additional inspiration Here’s a closer look at the projects we created using our June 2026 Stencil of the...

Our June 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 June 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 June 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 June 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 June 2026 Stitching Die of the Month preview & tutorials are here! This "Luau Beats" 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 June 2026 Large Die of the Month preview & tutorials are here! This "Tropical Blooms" die set features 30 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 June 2026 Small Die of the Month preview & tutorials are here! This "Mahalo Sea Turtle" die set features 9 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...

Hey Crafty Friends! Amy Tsuruta here. Today, I’m sharing a trio of cards featuring the Shiny New Day Collection. Let’s be honest, real-life cleaning is definitely a chore, but crafting it? Sign me up, especially when using a fresh, happy color palette! Mess Happens My first card features a little cleaning scene. Of course, having such cute supplies makes any chore more tolerable. I think...

Hello there, Michelle Short here to share a step-by-step tutorial with you using the Squeaky Clean Etched Dies from the Shiny New Day collection. Whilst cleaning is something a lot of us hate to do, making cards using cute die cuts is definitely something fun, and I loved putting all the die cuts together to create this scene! I kept to a minimal colour palette...

Hello, crafty friends! Marie here from Marie Nicole Designs. I am sharing a trio of fun, colorful, clean and simple cards with you today featuring the Shiny New Day collection! This collection is so fun! It includes an embossing folder for you to add some textured designs to your cards, some florals that are pretty and easy to assemble, and many cleaning supplies you can...

Hello crafty friends! Lisa Tilson here, and I’m so happy to be joining you today with a sweet wedding card tutorial featuring the Classic Mouse Wedding Collection. This project is all about layering die cuts to create an adorable bride and groom scene, complete with elegant details and a foiled sentiment. If you enjoy building detailed die-cut characters, this is such a fun one to...

Hi, crafty friends! Lea Lawson here today with an easy tutorial featuring the Chess & Checkers die set from the new Checkmate collection. This card is geared towards beginner cardmakers, but could easily be elevated and adapted with more techniques and design elements. It offers warm colors, easy-to-create texture, and a fabulous birthday sentiment for every queen in your life! To start, trim a panel...

Hi, crafty friends! It’s Heejung Hunsberger here, and I am thrilled to be a Guest Designer on the Spellbinders blog today. For this May feature, I’m excited to share a project that explores the incredible depth you can achieve with the Chess & Checkers Collection. Today’s project focuses on the stunning synergy between Layered Harlequin Stencils and 3D Embossing Folders. By following a specific order of...

Hello, crafty friends! Marie here again from Marie Nicole Designs. If you are a chess or checkers player, or know someone who is, today’s post is for you! I know how to play both chess and checkers, but I always get beaten by my kids, so I do not claim to be very good at it. Making cards featuring these strategy games is something I’m...

Hello crafters, Lisa Tilson here, and today we’re diving into the world of layered stenciling. It’s a fun technique that has taken the cardmaking community by storm over the past seven or eight years, and it’s clear that layering stencils are here to stay. Layering stencils is popular for many reasons, but they are especially helpful when you’re creating a project and time isn’t on...

Hi, crafty friends! Lea Lawson is popping in today with three lovely cards to share! There’s something magical about a card that feels like a little world of its own — a tiny doorway, a cheerful storefront, a cozy window scene that invites you to step inside. The brand new Everyday City Holiday collection by Yana Smakula captures that feeling beautifully, bringing the charm of...