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Join the Stitching Die of the Month Club and receive an expertly designed die set each month, complete with inspiration. The May 2025 Stitching Die of the Month preview & tutorials are here! This "Stitched Study Nook" 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...

The May 2025 Large Die of the Month preview & tutorials are here! This "Spell It Out Fridge" 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 us what you create by tagging #SpellbindersClubKits on social media! Please note, new Subscription Sign-Up Window will now...

Our May 2025 Small Die of the Month preview & tutorials are here! This "Classroom Chronicles" 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...

Hello! Jen Kotas here today with two cards featuring the Simon Hurley Sky’s the Limit Collection. This collection includes two die sets, a BetterPress sentiment plate and die set, plus a 3D embossing folder and coordinating stencils. I chose a playful color combination, then picked ink colors and cardstock colors that worked great together. I used a half piece of white cardstock with the Flying...

Hi there, this is Annie Williams and I’m so happy to be back on the blog today to share a couple of simple and cute cards made with the new Sky’s The Limit Collection by Simon Hurley.  The adorable dies and pretty sentiments in the collection inspired me to create two colorful cards perfect for sending an encouraging note to a friend. KEEP SOARING CARD...

Hi, friends! I’m Lauren Taylor Made and I'm thrilled to be guest blogging today to share my excitement for the brand new Sky's the Limit collection from Spellbinders and Simon Hurley! This collection is bursting with adorable kites and cheerful sentiments that are perfect for creating uplifting handmade cards. I've had so much fun playing with the etched dies, the stunning 3D embossing folder and coordinating...

Hi there, this is Annie Williams and I’m thrilled to be back on the blog today to share a couple of pretty and colorful cards made with the new Yana’s Daisies Collection by Yana Smakula. The gorgeous press plates, dies, and sentiments in the collection inspired me to create two pretty cards showcasing this beautiful bloom. THINKING OF YOU CARD Gerbera daisies, Shasta daisies, Cape...

Hi there, my Spellbinders’ friends!  My name is Jaycee Gaspar, and I’m so excited to share two cards featuring Yana’s Daisies by Yana Smakula. This collection features gorgeous daisy images in Yana’s signature die-cut outline style. I decided to pair the A2 and A7 BetterPress plates with complementary color layering stencils. For my designs, I chose to emphasize the versatility of these plates by using...

Hello Spellbinders’ fans! We hope you are excited to receive or maybe have already received your April 2025 Club packages in the mail! To bring you even more inspiration and spark your creativity using products from our Small Die of the Month, Large Die of the Month, Stitching Die of the Month, Glimmer Hot Foil Kit of the Month, Clear Stamp of the Month, Embossing Folder of the Month, 3D Embossing...

Hello crafters! It’s Lisa Tilson here with you again on the Spellbinders blog. I’m thrilled to be here to share some ways to use Yana’s Daisies Collection with you. This is a lovely collection by Yana Smakula that includes a couple of press plates with coordinating stencils, a set of etched dies, a 3D embossing folder and a set of BetterPress sentiments. I often talk...

Hello! Jen Kotas here today with three cards featuring the Field Notes Collection. This collection includes three die sets, two BetterPress sets, a stamp set and a 3D embossing folder. I kept my cards clean and simple today. The embossing folder adds a lovely texture and design to the background allowing the die cuts and images to shine. I did not have the stamp set...

Hello crafters! Joan Bardee here and I am so honored to share 3 cards with the gorgeous (referring to both Yana and the collection!) Yana’s Daisies Collection. Yana’s Daisies consists of two BetterPress LetterPress plates and their coordinating stencils, a set of dies that form 3 daisies, a set of sentiment BetterPress LetterPress plates and coordinating dies, and a unique embossing folder that is so...

Hello, Crafty Friends, I’m Heejung Hunsberger, and I am honored to return as a guest designer for Spellbinders this month. Today, I’m excited to share three cards in pastel tones that feature the Field Notes Collection. If you'd like to get to know me better, visit my blog or follow me on Instagram. Additionally, I have a YouTube channel where I regularly post video tutorials....

Hello, crafty friends! We’re so excited to welcome a beautiful breath of spring with the release of Yana’s Daisies - a new collection designed by the incredibly talented Yana Smakula. This thoughtful and uplifting collection is filled with charming florals, heartfelt sentiments, and elegant textures, all inspired by one of Yana’s favorite spring flowers: the daisy. WHAT’S IN THE COLLECTION? Yana’s Daisies includes several thoughtfully...

Hi there crafty friends! I’m Rebecca and I LOVE color! Every color of the rainbow makes me so happy! Sometimes, though, I get a bit stuck in a rut when I am choosing color combinations for my cards. Enter the Spellbinders Color Deck! If you love color too, but struggle to come up with fun, fresh color combinations or would just like to find some...

Hello! Looking for a fresh approach to choosing colors for your crafts? Jean Manis here sharing three projects that showcase the DIY Color Deck from Spellbinders. Each of the 52 cards in the deck features an art piece alongside five blank spaces, inviting you to swatch custom color combinations. Draw inspiration from the overall style, mood, and/or the hues that resonate most with you. Let’s...

Hello there, Michelle Short here and I am delighted to be back on the Spellbinders blog using the Mini Wax Seals collection. As the name suggests, these wax seals are much smaller in size that the previous ones and are oh-so cute! I think they are the perfect finishing touch for cards, tags, boxes and more! JUST A NOTE My first card uses two of...

Hello! Jen Kotas is here today with three cards featuring the Mini Wax Seals. There are four 3D wax seals in the collection. I’ve paired these cards up with the beautiful new Gorgeous You Collection to make two-color wax seals. To create the two-color wax seal, create the wax seal with the color you wish to use for the image. Next, cut the image with...

Hi Crafters! Celes Gonzalo, also known as GuiadeManualidades, is here to share new, lovely, and fun ideas for Easter. Spring is here, and I couldn’t love it more! Flowers, color, butterflies, and fresh air… Today I’m inviting you to create with the Spring Felt Stitch & Create collection by Nichol Spohr - but in a different way! We’re setting felt aside for a bit and...

Hello Crafty Friends, Heejung Hunsberger here! I'm thrilled to be returning as a guest designer for Spellbinders this month again! I believe that the Gorgeous You Collection and Mini Wax Seals Collection will be the perfect choice for Mother’s Day or birthday cards for women who enjoy makeup. I just loved creating each card using the collection because I love to have makeup items for...

Hi there, this is Annie Williams and I’m excited to be back on the blog today to share a fun card made with the new Wild Joker Add-On to the Jack of All Trades Collection by Jaycee Gaspar. The joker was always my favorite card in the deck, so I was thrilled to see this add-on set to Jaycee’s amazing collection! PARTY TIME CARD The...

Hello, crafty friends! It’s TaeEun here today, excited to showcase the adorable House Mouse Creative Day critter stamp collection. You may know me from my blog, Rainbow in November, and also that I absolutely love coloring with all kinds of mediums. So, I was thrilled to have the opportunity to create some watercolor cards with this collection! The House Mouse Creative Day collection includes four...

Hello, everyone! I'm thrilled to announce that the Wild Joker is the latest addition to the Jack of All Trades collection from Spellbinders. A huge thank you to all the talented crafters who have shared their amazing projects featuring the Jack of All Trades collection—I truly appreciate your creativity! For those of you who are new to my collection, my name is Jaycee Gaspar. I’m...

Hello Crafty Friends! It’s Alberto here from @loshakeratoalberto and I’m so excited to be on the Spellbinders Blog as guest designer! And today I’m here on the blog to share with you a coloring I did with the “House Mouse” Stamps Collection! In this particular coloring, I’ve used three different stamps from this release and they are called “Creative Day”, “Bundle of Joy” and “Healing Thoughts” Stamp...

Hello there, Michelle Short here and I am delighted to be back on the Spellbinders blog using the Wild Joker Etched Dies from the Jack of All Trades collection by Jaycee Gasper. This is such a fun addition to the collection! You can see the other cards I made with this collection here. The joker can be assembled in a few different ways. On some...

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

Our April 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 April 2025 Wax Seal of the Month preview & tutorials are here! This month's "Petal Postage" 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 April 2025 Wax...

Our April 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 April 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...

Hello crafters! Joan Bardee here having fun using the new Wild Joker die set, an addition to the amazing Jack of All Trades Collection by the even more amazing Jaycee Gaspar. The set consists of dies that form a large Joker image and a Joker sentiment. You can use all or part of the joker image on a card, or even some of the smaller...

Our April 2025 Clear Stamp of the Month preview & tutorials are here! This “Send & Seal” 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...

Our April 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 April 2025 Stitching Die of the Month preview & tutorials are here! This "Stitched Taking Notes" die set features 8 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...

The April 2025 Large Die of the Month preview & tutorials are here! This "Lock & Key Mailbox" die set features 14 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...

Our April 2025 Small Die of the Month preview & tutorials are here! This "Snail Mail Post" 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 us what you create by tagging #SpellbindersClubKits on social media! Please note, new Subscription Sign-Up Window will now open...