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Hi folks, Kavya from @handmadebykavya here with some fun inspiration for the latest release - Buon Appetito.   I love food and I love pasta! It’s always fun to have some punny food-themed cards in your collection. I have three beautiful cards using a bunch of products from this collection, and I hope they inspire you today. Barilla Pasta Themed Card My first card was...

Hello, crafty friends! It's Marie here again from Marie Nicole Designs. I’m so excited to be here on the Spellbinders blog today to share a few cards I created using the Buon Appetito collection. This collection has some of the cutest dies and some very clever and punny sentiments to go with. Whenever I’m working with stamps and dies that are cute, I love creating...

Hello friends, I’m Lorena Wakefield, and I’m so excited to share my latest project as a guest designer on the Spellbinders blog! Today I’m showcasing the fun and versatile Musical Notes Collection by Bibi Cameron for Spellbinders. This collection is full of charm and perfect for celebrating music lovers, birthdays, and any occasion that deserves a happy tune. I created three very different cards, all inspired...

Hello, crafty friends! It’s Marie here again from Marie Nicole Designs, and I’m thrilled to share the Beautifully Imperfect Collection with you today. I used this collection and MOST of its goodies (there are SO MANY great items in this collection!) to create this group of cards. This collection contains 3D Embossing folders, patterned paper, Better Press plates, a stencil, dies, stamps, and ephemera. With...

Hello there, Michelle Short here, and I am delighted to be back on the Spellbinders blog using the Beautifully Imperfect Collection. This is such a beautiful collection for all sorts of papercrafts – cards, scrapbooks, mixed media, etc., filled with dies, embossing folders, papers, rub-ons, die-cut shapes, plus lots more! Whilst this isn’t my go-to style for card making, I tend to prefer clean and...

Hi crafty friends! I’m Lea Lawson, the creator behind Lea Lawson Creates, where I share all things colorful, crafty, and joy-filled. I’m thrilled to be here on the Spellbinders blog today with a trio of playful holiday cards featuring the brand-new Merry Mischief collection! This whimsical release is packed with charm, and I couldn’t resist diving in with three festive designs that mix die-cutting, embossing,...

Are you ready for a little mischief? Do you feel like your Christmas cards are missing that extra something? It’s Therese Calvird here, and I have three Christmas cards to share using the fun Merry Mischief Collection. These cards feature adorable critters - a hedgehog, penguins, and a Christmas tree dog (literally!). And, while playing with these critters, it became clear that adding texture can...

Hello there, Michelle Short here, and I am delighted to be back on the Spellbinders blog using the Merry Mischief Collection. This is such a cute collection that is perfect for Christmas and the holidays! I thought the sets would work perfectly for some quick and easy cards with some simple backgrounds. MERRY CHRISTMAS My first card uses Cozy Waddles Clear Stamp & Die Set...

Hello friends, I’m Lorena Wakefield, and I’m so happy to be back on the Spellbinders blog as a guest designer! It’s always such a joy to share my projects with you, and today I’m especially excited because I’m working with the Classic Mouse Christmas collection, a set that instantly brings a smile and a big dose of holiday cheer. For this post, I created three...

Welcome to day 12 of our 12 Days of Stitchmas 2025 Advent Calendar class! Join us and stitch your way through the season! We invited 12 guest artists to share inspiration with the 12 stitching surprises. Let’s welcome Yana Smakula as she shares inspiration with the Day 12 surprise! Don’t miss the other video tutorials from our free Youtube Class: Day 1 with Kim Kesti; Day...

Welcome to day 11 of our 12 Days of Stitchmas 2025 Advent Calendar class! Join us and stitch your way through the season! We invited 12 guest artists to share inspiration with the 12 stitching surprises. Let’s welcome Michelle Short as she shares inspiration with the Day 11 surprise! Don’t miss the other video tutorials from our free Youtube Class: Day 1 with Kim Kesti; Day...

Hello friends, I’m Lorena Wakefield, and I’m so happy to be back on the Spellbinders Blog as a guest designer. Today I’m sharing a trio of festive projects featuring the absolutely gorgeous Dina Wakley Starry Holiday Collection. This collection is filled with whimsical, hand-drawn designs that translate beautifully into holiday cards, and it was such a joy to pair them with some of my favorite Spellbinders...

Welcome to day 10 of our 12 Days of Stitchmas 2025 Advent Calendar class! Join us and stitch your way through the season! We invited 12 guest artists to share inspiration with the 12 stitching surprises. Let’s welcome Laura Bassen as she shares inspiration with the Day 10 surprise! Don’t miss the other video tutorials from our free Youtube Class: Day 1 with Kim Kesti; Day...

Our October 2025 Stencil of the Month Club preview & tutorials are here! Here’s a look at the October 2025 Stencil of the Month - Frosty Wishes: October 2025 Stencil of the Month – Video Tutorial Watch the video tutorial using this month's kit below or on YouTube: https://youtu.be/eKHKX1dh_gA Additional inspiration Here’s a closer look at the projects we created using our October 2025 Stencil...

Our October 2025 BetterPress 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 works with...

Our October 2025 Wax Seal of the Month preview & tutorials are here! This month's "Merry & Bright" Wax Seal Stamp adds that finishing touch to seal your projects with love. It has one wooden handle that supports a 1" brass seal stamp design on its end. This club option also includes a pack of coordinating wax beads. Here’s a look at the October 2025...

Our October 2025 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 October 2025 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 the...

Our October 2025 Clear Stamp of the Month preview & tutorials are here! This “To You & Yours” stamp set features made-in-the-USA stamps from high-quality photopolymer for clear, crisp impressions. Our stamps create one of the best impressions on the market, giving you a perfect stamped image every time! Please note, new Subscription Sign-Up Window will now open on the 6th of each month and...

Our October 2025 Glimmer Hot Foil Kit of the Month Club preview & tutorials are here! The Glimmer Hot Foil membership subscription includes an exclusive Glimmer Hot Foil Plate Set + One Roll of Foil (colors may vary). 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...

Join the Stitching Die of the Month Club and receive an expertly designed die set each month, complete with inspiration. The October 2025 Stitching Die of the Month preview & tutorials are here! This "Peppermint Prancer" die set features 15 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 October 2025 Large Die of the Month preview & tutorials are here! This "Window Wonderland die set features 35 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...

Welcome to day 9 of our 12 Days of Stitchmas 2025 Advent Calendar class! Join us and stitch your way through the season! We invited 12 guest artists to share inspiration with the 12 stitching surprises. Let’s welcome Suzanne Hue as she shares inspiration with the Day 9 surprise! Don’t miss the other video tutorials from our free Youtube Class: Day 1 with Kim Kesti; Day...

Our October 2025 Small Die of the Month preview & tutorials are here! This "Snow Day Friends" die set features 25 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...

Welcome to day 8 of our 12 Days of Stitchmas 2025 Advent Calendar class! Join us and stitch your way through the season! We invited 12 guest artists to share inspiration with the 12 stitching surprises. Let’s welcome Lisa Tilson as she shares inspiration with the Day 8 surprise! Don’t miss the other video tutorials from our free Youtube Class: Day 1 with Kim Kesti; Day...

Hi friends! It’s Nora here from @nonniscards with 3 different inking techniques for your 3d embossing folders. The new Stars and Fronds Frame 3d Embossing Folder is so cute, I thought it would be perfect for getting a bit inky and creative with! I’ve kept the card designs pretty clean and simple, so these are even good for mass producing if you want to send...

Hey Crafty Friends, it’s Amy Tsuruta, and I’m thrilled to be back on the Spellbinders blog featuring the super festive Starry Holiday Collection by Dina Wakley. I’m smitten with Dina’s Spellbinders Collections, including her new BetterPress Inks, which are vibrant and versatile. I’ve designed three cards that feature each of Dina’s new sets. I love all things BetterPress, so this collection has me so inspired....

Welcome to day 7 of our 12 Days of Stitchmas 2025 Advent Calendar class! Join us and stitch your way through the season! We invited 12 guest artists to share inspiration with the 12 stitching surprises. Let’s welcome Carissa Wiley as she shares inspiration with the Day 7 surprise! Don’t miss the other video tutorials from our free Youtube Class: Day 1 with Kim Kesti; Day...

Welcome to day 6 of our 12 Days of Stitchmas 2025 Advent Calendar class! Join us and stitch your way through the season! We invited 12 guest artists to share inspiration with the 12 stitching surprises. Let’s welcome Mindy Eggen as she shares inspiration with the Day 6 surprise! Don’t miss the other video tutorials from our free Youtube Class: Day 1 with Kim Kesti; Day...

Welcome to day 5 of our 12 Days of Stitchmas 2025 Advent Calendar class! Join us and stitch your way through the season! We invited 12 guest artists to share inspiration with the 12 stitching surprises. Let’s welcome Tina Smith as she shares inspiration with the Day 5 surprise! Don’t miss the other video tutorials from our free Youtube Class: Day 1 with Kim Kesti; Day...

Welcome to day 4 of our 12 Days of Stitchmas 2025 Advent Calendar class! Join us and stitch your way through the season! We invited 12 guest artists to share inspiration with the 12 stitching surprises. Let’s welcome Nichol Spohr as she shares inspiration with the Day 4 surprise! Don’t miss the other video tutorials from our free Youtube Class: Day 1 with Kim Kesti; Day...

Welcome to day 3 of our 12 Days of Stitchmas 2025 Advent Calendar class! Join us and stitch your way through the season! We invited 12 guest artists to share inspiration with the 12 stitching surprises. Let’s welcome Rebecca Keppel as she shares inspiration with the Day 3 surprise! Don’t miss the other video tutorials from our free Youtube Class: Day 1 with Kim Kesti; Day...

Welcome to day 2 of our 12 Days of Stitchmas 2025 Advent Calendar class! Join us and stitch your way through the season! We invited 12 guest artists to share inspiration with the 12 stitching surprises. Let’s welcome Jaycee Gaspar as he shares inspiration with the Day 2 surprise! Don’t miss the other video tutorials from our free Youtube Class: Day 1 with Kim Kesti. Hey...

Welcome to day 1 of our 12 Days of Stitchmas 2025 Advent Calendar class! Join us and stitch your way through the season! We invited 12 guest artists to share inspiration with the 12 stitching surprises. Let’s welcome Kim Kesti as she shares inspiration with the Day 1 surprise! Hi Crafty Friends! Kim Kesti here to kick off the 12 Days of Stitchmas! I am...

Hello there, Michelle Short here to share a step-by-step tutorial using the Majestic Guitar Etched Dies from Bibi’s Musical Notes Collection. This set creates a 7-inch-tall guitar that fits perfectly on an A7 card base. There is also an add-on die set for side panels, so that you can create a 3D guitar too, but for today, I thought it would be fun to create...

Hello crafty friends! This is Bibi Cameron, and I’m thrilled to introduce my newest Spellbinders collection: Bibi's Musical Notes!!! Available now at the Spellbinders store! Yay! Ever since I can remember, music has been a huge part of my life. My house, my car, and even my craft room are a permanent fiesta! Sometimes I find myself dancing while cranking my die-cutting machine to the...