Who says a snowman has to be white? Sometimes, a little purple is just what you need to make a winter scene feel extra special! For this card, I pulled together shades of purple, a bit of shiny foil, and the cutest lavender snowman who’s feeling the joy of a…
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Christmas is Going to the Geese at Spellbinders
I couldn’t resist this month’s Merry Goosemas Crate Exclusive Die! This little goose dressed up as a Christmas tree is just too much fun, and he makes the perfect centerpiece for a festive holiday card. I think Christmas is definitely going to the geese at Spellbinders! The Merry Goosemas Die…
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Introducing Simon’s “Must Have Sentiments”
I have a new sentiment collection to share today, and I’m already loving how easy it is to add a little extra something to my cards! Simon Hurley’s Must Have Sentiments features six sentiments on one Press & Foil Plate, along with a coordinating die that cuts all six sentiments…
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A Pair of Cards: Make Way for Christmas!
When it comes to making Christmas cards, what color scheme do you prefer? I always love a purple themed card! However, when I made this pair of cards, I went with the traditional colors of red & green and used some designer paper that was in my stash. With dies…
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A Cozy Start to Christmas with Sweater Weather Friend
I’ll admit it—it’s not always easy to switch gears and start making Christmas cards in July, but Spellbinders July All-Clubs Crate makes it easier. It’s chock full of holiday cheer, starting with Sweater Weather Friend, the Stitching Die of the Month! Clubs are open to new subscribers starting today! So,…
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Hibiscus Bloom- One Design, Two Stunning Looks
Today I’m sharing a pair of cards created with Spellbinders’ Press & Foil of the Month, Hibiscus Bloom. One of my favorite ways to stretch a design is to change up the background but use the same color palette. That’s exactly what I did with these two cards. And the…
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Making a Masculine Card with Maximum Shine
Today I’m sharing another card made with Hot Rod Flames, part of Mindy Eggen’s Classic Road Legends 2.0 series. I’ve had so much fun with this die set that I ended up creating a whole stack of greeting cards perfect for the masculine side of my family! I’m playing along…
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Why Every Card Maker Needs Great Sentiments
Creating cards that feel both polished and personal can sometimes come down to one key element: the sentiment. While backgrounds, textures, and foiling techniques certainly add beauty, it’s the words that truly connect with the recipient. That’s exactly why the Essentially Yours Sentiments collection shines—it offers timeless phrases that turn…
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How to Hot Foil with the Glimmer Machine
Hello crafty friends! Do you love cards that shimmer, sparkle and shine as much as I do? If so, then I think you’ll love how I used the Windmills and Tulips Press & Foil plate! When I first shared this plate, I used the BetterPress System and ink. Today I’ll…