Everyday City Holiday Collection Introduction with Yana Smakula

Welcome to the Everyday City Holiday collection with Spellbinders. If you’re familiar with my original City Holiday set (from my City Holiday Collection), you know it was inspired by the building I call home. That design focused on a festive, holiday feel, but after its release, many of you shared wonderful ideas on how you wanted to use it beyond the winter season. This new collection was created with exactly that in mind. The Everyday City Holiday collection expands the original set and opens the door to year-round creativity. Instead of limiting your scenes to a specific holiday, these additions allow you to build everyday moments, seasonal stories, and charming urban vignettes.

Everyday Windows, Curtains and Flower Boxes Etched Dies

One of the most requested features was a different window style. In the original set, I included arched windows inspired by my own apartment building. This time, I added classic rectangular windows along with coordinating curtain details, giving you more flexibility when designing your buildings. Mixing the two styles instantly changes the look and feel of your project.

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Everyday Awnings Etched Dies

Another favorite addition is the set of awnings. These come in multiple styles and sizes, including options for individual windows and a larger version that fits a storefront. With just this one detail, your building can easily transform into a café, boutique, or small neighborhood shop.

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To bring even more personality to your scenes, I also included flower boxes and greenery elements. These can be styled for any season - bright florals for spring, lush greenery for summer, or softer arrangements for fall. It’s a simple way to add life and character to your designs.

Welcome Home Sentiments Press + Foil Plate & Die Set

The collection also features a BetterPress sentiment set with coordinating dies. One detail I especially love is that the sentiments are sized to fit inside the large window from the original City Holiday set.

This creates an opportunity to turn that window into a focal point—almost like a display window or a little message from inside the building.

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Because this is an expansion collection, you’ll want to pair it with the original City Holiday die set to build your base structure. From there, these new elements give you the freedom to customize and reimagine your designs in countless ways. I truly love seeing how you interpret these products—your color choices, your layouts, and the little stories you tell through your cards. It’s always inspiring. Thank you so much for joining me today on the Spellbinders Blog. I hope this collection encourages you to create your own unique city scenes and explore new ideas throughout the year. Happy crafting!