Hello, Crafty Friends! In the crafting world, the big dies get all the glory. They walk into the room, take up the whole A2 card front, and expect a standing ovation. Meanwhile, the tiny accent dies like the little light bulbs and the outlets—are left sitting in the background until it's time to break out … Continue reading How to Turn Accent Dies into Stunning Focal Points | Spellbinders October 2026 Clubs
Hello, Crafty Friends! Today, we are constructing a holiday card that pulls off a brilliant optical trick: a Christmas tree with a paper plug that connects directly into a paper wall outlet. No real electricity and absolutely zero risk of blowing a fuse. It is pure paper engineering courtesy of the Spellbinders Large Die of … Continue reading A Fun Faux Light-Up Christmas Tree Card – Spellbinders October 2026 Clubs
Hi, wonderful makers! . Autumn is officially on its way, which means it is time to start playing with leaf shapes and golden cardstock. Today, we are putting together a truly beautiful fall card using the Waffle Flower Sunflower Bouquet Die set, along with a few special extras from their Fall Favorites Release. 5 Easy … Continue reading The 5-Step Card That Will Make Your Craft Room Feel Like Autumn
Hey Crafty Friends, Happy STAMPtember 27th! Today we are celebrating a truly wonderful event: the Simon Says Stamp exclusive collaboration with La-La Land Crafts. They have released a limited stamp and die set called Merriest Christmas, and it features two adorable Santas. They are also incredibly forgiving to color, which is a major win for … Continue reading Simon Says Stamp Collab with La La Land Crafts | STAMPtember® 2026
Hello, crafty cardmaking friends! Today, we are assembling a friendship card inspired by the relaxed tones of the coast—think warm sand meets ocean waves, minus the actual sand getting into your coffee. Our main star is the Spellbinders Button and Daisy Chrysanthemum Etched Die set from the STC The Cottage Garden Collection. To give it … Continue reading An Earthy Coastal Vibe – 5-Step Coastal Friendship Card
Hello, crafty cardmaking friends! Grab your favorite crafting apron—the one you don’t mind getting a little messy—because today we are traveling back in time. We are using Ground Espresso Distress Oxide Ink to give a gorgeous, weathered edge to a classic holiday look. We are featuring the Spellbinders and Simple Stories Old-Fashioned Christmas Stocking Die … Continue reading A Distressed Vintage Style Christmas Card with Simple Stories Old Fashioned Christmas
Hello, lovley cardmakers! The brand-new and improved Spellbinders Glimmer II has officially arrived on my desk. It is wonderfully compact. Spellbinders essentially put their classic machine on a brilliant little fitness plan, making it sleeker and much easier to fit onto a crowded desk. Let's do an unboxing and take a look! To test it … Continue reading Spellbinders Glimmer II Unboxing: The Leaner, Meaner Foil Machine (And a Gorgeous Window Card!)
Hi, creative cardmakers! Four clean and simple cards. One kit. No overwhelming mess left on the craft table afterward. Today we are assembling a beautiful card set using the Simon Says Stamp October 2026 "Homespun Gratitude" Kit. Aside from a tiny bit of added twine for texture, everything you see comes straight from the box. … Continue reading The Art of the Minimalist Multipack: 4 Quick Cards with Homespun Gratitude (Simon Says Stamp October 2026 Kit)
Hi there, creative friends! Your festive crafting just got a unique twist. Sometimes inspiration strikes in the coffee drive-thru line, which is exactly what happened here. This 5x7 card transforms a cute winter bear beverage into a paper version of that limited-edition green capped bear holiday cup everyone waits for every November. Using a few … Continue reading This Bear Hug Card is Formally Requesting a Gingerbread Latte Refill
Yesterday, Simon Says Stamp dropped another special STAMPtember® 2026 release, Simon Says Stamp Embossing Folders with Coordinating Stencils. Easy to color in your embossed destails using your favorite inks. We are using the Simon Says Stamp Splendid Daisies Embossing Folder and Coordinating Stencil to created a rustic fall card with a Daisy turned Sunflower. Perfect … Continue reading STAMPtember® 2026: Embossing Folders & Coordinating Stencils
