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Every time I get a new die, I size it up and look at all the pieces.  Most often people contemplate what they can do with the 'main die'.  Well, there is treasure in the details because some of the runner ups in a die set have their own claim to fame.  Hi there, I'm Becca Feeken with Amazing Paper Grace and  today I'm sharing a ''One Die'' card...

Hello friends and welcome back for another episode from our brand new Quick Technique series! Quick Technique is all about sharing simple projects using our products and showcasing fun and fresh techniques! We hope you’ll love this new installment on our blog and will give some (or possibly all?) of these techniques a try! Today we are sharing a card created using S4-828 Fa La...

Hello, everyone! This is Yana Smakula and thank you for joining me! This blog post and video continues the monthly feature I’m hosting on Spellbinders blog and Youtube channel called “Shaped Cards with Spellbinders”. Once a month I am posting a card and and video tutorial featuring a shaped card base using Spellbinders dies! You can catch the first episode from this series HERE. I...

Hello it is Linda Lucas, I am so glad you have joined me.  I am sharing ​​​​a card created using one of the new dies by Seth Apter - the Urban Grunge appeal of these dies is not limited to Mixed Media - I love to use them in card making - and it is so easy as you can see in this step by step...

Hello friends! We have more eye-catching inspiration to share with you using our October Large Die Of The Month Kit – Floral Lace Frame Die Set. This beautiful project was created by Kay Miller. Keep on reading to learn how Kay created this stunning card. Kay says: I have a card to share with you today using the Floral Lace Frame Die Set from Spellbinders! There are...

Hello Spellbinders' fans and welcome back for another episode from our brand new Quick Technique series! Quick Technique is all about sharing simple projects using our products and showcasing fun and fresh techniques! We hope you’ll love this new installment on our blog and will give some (or possibly all?) of these techniques a try! Today we are sharing a Christmas card created using Deck...

Hello everyone, it’s Elena here today. I have already shared with you that I like to create mini albums for kids. You might have seen the cover I made for my mini album here. Today I would like to show how easy it is to create embellishments for your albums with Spellbinders dies. I love to do a lot of die cutting while creating my albums ....

One of my favorite things to do when I first get to play with a card front die is to make it into a box and card ensemble.  Voila, everything matches!  I've done this many times over the years and to my delight, it was quite easy to make a top, box and card for a gift ensemble set out of a new card front...

Hello friends and welcome back for another episode from our brand new Quick Technique series! Quick Technique is all about sharing simple projects using our products and showcasing fun and fresh techniques! We hope you’ll love this new installment on our blog and will give some (or possibly all?) of these techniques a try! Today we are sharing a card created using S2-261 Swallow and...

“Falloween” as I like to call it. It’s my favorite time of the year. How about you? I’m Debi Adams and I love the colors and scents of the season. When my kids were young, we would go apple and pumpkin picking this time every year. They are all grown now so when I start to reminisce, I pull out my favorite fall colors of...

Hello Spellbinders' fans! Thank you so much for joining us this week as we host our first Card Making Challenge! We asked a few of our designers and spellbloggers to share their take on one of our cards kits - December 2016 Card Kit of the Month and we are excited to show you what they all made! Join us today and during the next...

Hello Spellbinders' fans! Thank you so much for joining us this week as we host our first Card Making Challenge! We asked a few of our designers and spellbloggers to share their take on one of our cards kits - December 2016 Card Kit of the Month and we are excited to show you what they all made! Join us today and during the next...

There's a number of creative ways each of our die designs can be used. Today we have a fun blog post sharing 5 projects all created with the help of one die - What's The Point Steel Rule Die. From fabric Christmas Trees, to easy paper gift boxes, to Halloween Hats and fun to make Easter carrots - we got you covered! There are so many...

The all-new October Large Die of the Month is here! This kit features 6 dies that are perfect for handmade cards and 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 you create by tagging #SpellbindersClubKits on social media! This kit is available October 1, 2017, make...

The Grateful for You, October Small Die of the Month is here! This kit features 7 dies that are perfect for Fall die cutting! 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! This kit is available October 1,...

Our October Card Kit of the Month is here! This kit, like any other of our Card Kits, gives you everything you need to create 10 unique cards and 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 you create by tagging #SpellbindersClubKits on social media!...

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 pervious episodes, in case you missed them you can find them here. What is “Layered Dimensional Die Cutting Series”? Once a month I’m sharing...

Hello friends and welcome to a new series we are launching right here on our Spellbinders blog! Quick Technique is all about sharing simple projects using our products and showcasing fun and fresh techniques! We hope you'll love this new installment on our blog and will give some (or possibly all?) of these techniques a try! Today we are sharing a card created using S4-752 Party Kids...

Hello my friends! This is Donna Salazar and today I have a super quick tip video showing you a couple ways to use my Medallions Embossing Folder to make fast and easy Bohemian Notepad Covers. Video tutorial Here is the video showing you how I used the embossing folder to make these covers. Watch it below or on Youtube. Supplies: SEL-008 Medallions Embossing Folder S5-049...

Hi everyone! I’m Debi Adams and if you have been following me the past month, I am doing a series on party décor.  It is a subject that is near and dear to my heart. Truth be known,  I have probably thrown well over 100 parties in my lifetime, so far. I never tire of them. Last month I showcased a birthday celebration.  Today I...

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,...

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...