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Our 2017-2018 Inspiration Book & Catalog includes many hidden gems you may not have noticed. One of our favorites is the House to Home Trio. This is a set of three wooden house shaped blocks for your crafting adventures. Combine the other mixed media items to create beautiful set for a mantelpiece, window ledge or other home display area. Grab the House to Home Trio,...

Hello everyone, this is Yana Smakula and thank you for joining me! Today I’d like to share a photo tutorial featuring one card design 2 ways. By changing up the papers and colors you can stretch a card design and get a completely different look. Here's a look at the brown/blue card: And here's identical project done in pink/gold: This card was published in the...

Hello Everyone, Elena here to show you how die-cutting and stitching can be beautifully combined together, using etched die sets from the NEW Chantilly Paper Lace Collection by Becca Feeken. I love the look of stitched covers on my scrapbook albums - stitching looks more attractive and it's feels great to the touch. I decided to create a shabby baby girl scrapbook for my friend's...

Hello Friends! I'm so excited to introduce to you today four more etched dies sets from my NEW Timeless Heart Collection: Double Heart Gatefold Card Etched Dies, Double Heart Gift Box Etched Dies, Rolled Flowers Etched Dies and Layered Leaf Vines Etched Dies. This gate-fold card and gift box ensemble was a lot of fun to create using these die sets. The Rolled Flowers are...

Can I tell you something about me? I hate the Christmas rush. I hate it so much I refuse to get caught up in it. But I am fanatic about a joy-filled, meaningful celebration, so I start early! Making and wrapping my gifts a tiny bit at a time. Using two of my etched dies sets, here's my latest gift box. It's easy as can...

Hello, everyone! This is Yana Smakula and thank you for joining me! This blog post and video marks the start of yet another monthly feature I’m hosting on Spellbinders blog and Youtube channel called “Shaped Cards with Spellbinders”. Once a month I will be posting a card and and video tutorial featuring a shaped card base using Spellbinders dies! I was happy to see you...

Hi everybody. I am thrilled to be on the blog today, sharing a preview of my newest collection of products with Spellbinders.  These will be available for your purchase and creative use next month, my newest dies were designed with YOU in mind. Because the designs are abstract in nature, your inner artist is in charge and you can create unique art all your own....

Hello fellow makers! Miranda here from Tinsel + Wheat! Today I'm excited to introduce you to little Lucy and walk you through the steps to create your own keepsake paw print home decor sign! Meet Lucy! A teeny tiny adorable chihuahua mix adopted by my sister from the Texas Chihuahua Rescue in 2015. She is the cutest little fur baby and it was so fun...

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

You already know that rubber stamps are a fun and versatile crafty supply. Did you know you can use your stamps for stitchery patterns also? Read on for a quick and easy way to go from stamp to stitchery in just a few easy steps!   For a while now I have wanted to find a way to easily use my stamp designs as embroidery...

We are so excited to introduce the NEW Large Die of the Month! We are kicking off this club with the Classic Lace September Kit, our designs created an array of cards and decor projects to help you get inspired with the endless possibilities of this new kit. This kit is the perfect addition to our Small Die of the Month and Card of the...

The Welcome Autumn, September Die of the Month set is packed with all your fall essentials. With this kit you will receive 5 die templates consisting of a wreath, acrons and a variety of leaves. Our designers created an array of projects to help you get inspired with this month's kit, wall hanging, candle decor and a thank you card, check out all the projects...

The Keep Life Simple, September Card Kit of the Month gives you everything you need to create 10 unique cards for any of life's wonderful occasions. 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 #NeverStopMaking on social media! This kit will be...

Hello, fellow makers! Miranda here from Tinsel + Wheat, thrilled to be guest blogging today with Spellbinders. Today I am sharing this really fun large wooden Halloween Tic Tac Toe Game!   I'm not going to lie - I can't wait for fall!  Cooler temps, beautiful colors, all the fun fall festivities including but not limited to Halloween! This game would be perfect for a...

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...