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Timeless Elegance Reimagined: Shabby Chic Florals with Spellbinders Vault Classics

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Hello Everyone! Happy Craftday to you! Spellbinders is opening up the treasure chest. They are bringing back some beautifully intricate designs in their "From the Vault Collection," and I could not resist crafting with them. We are creating 3 cards in a 5 Easy Step Formula with the Circle Delight, the Floral Assortment, and the … Continue reading Timeless Elegance Reimagined: Shabby Chic Florals with Spellbinders Vault Classics

Making a Kokeshi Doll Card with Spellbinders Autumn in Kyoto

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Hello Everyone! Happy Craftday to you! Today, we are taking a little creative trip to Japan without ever leaving our craft rooms. I finally sat down with the beautiful Spellbinders Autumn in Kyoto by Alex Syberia, and I am entirely smitten. The star of the show is the Autumn Kokeshi Dolls Stamp & Die Set … Continue reading Making a Kokeshi Doll Card with Spellbinders Autumn in Kyoto

A 3D Christmas Globe Cardmaking: Simon Says Stamp October 2026 Kit Tutorial

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Hi, creative cardmakers! Papercrafting is essentially the adult, socially acceptable version of playing with paper dolls, and today we are elevating it to the third dimension. We are building a dimensional masterpiece using the Simon Says Stamp November card kit, Jolly Season. I love the tiny Christmas Carolers and their miniature music sheets. Decoupage has … Continue reading A 3D Christmas Globe Cardmaking: Simon Says Stamp October 2026 Kit Tutorial

Paper Meets Felt: A 5-Step Formula for Christmas Cards with Actual Stitched Detail

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Hello Everyone! Happy Craftday to you! If you want your seasonal greetings to feel like a warm hug in an envelope, adding genuine texture is the secret. By pairing your classic paper crafting with soft felt using the Spellbinders Oh Christmas Stitch Die set, you can create something truly special. There is something incredibly peaceful … Continue reading Paper Meets Felt: A 5-Step Formula for Christmas Cards with Actual Stitched Detail

Lolli & Grace Festive Felt Christmas: Fluffy Shaped Snowman Cards (No Sewing Required!)

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Hello Everyone! Happy Craftday to you! Put down the cardstock and step away from the paper trimmer. Today, we are inviting a little extra texture into our craft room by building some frosty friends completely out of cozy crafting felt. We are playing with the lovely Spellbinders Lolli & Grace Festive Felt Christmas Collection to … Continue reading Lolli & Grace Festive Felt Christmas: Fluffy Shaped Snowman Cards (No Sewing Required!)

Fall Card Blueprint: Scrap Paper Quilt-Like “Coat of Many Colors” Tutorial

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Hello Everyone! Happy Craftday to you! Welcome back to the craft room! We are breaking down a simple 5-step blueprint to create a fabulous fall handmade card. We are using some delightful new elements from the Spellbinders Fall Adventures Collection by Allison Frazier. Sharing a "Coat of Many Colors" background technique. We are piecing together … Continue reading Fall Card Blueprint: Scrap Paper Quilt-Like “Coat of Many Colors” Tutorial

3 Snow Globe Cards with the Simon Says Stamp November 2026 Card Kit

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Hi, creative cardmakers! Sharing three festive holiday cards with the Simon Says Stamp November Card Kit, called "Jolly Season." This box is packed tighter than a suitcase on the way back from holiday—we are talking stencils, stamps, dies, cardstock, patterned paper, embellishments and more! Making some winter magic with three unique snow globe designs. That … Continue reading 3 Snow Globe Cards with the Simon Says Stamp November 2026 Card Kit

Simple, Cozy Cardmaking: Simon Says Stamp October 2026 Kit Tutorial

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Hi, creative cardmakers! For today's tutorial, I challenged myself to use exclusively the Simon Says Stamp October 2026Card Kit. No wandering off into the depths of my craft room—just pure, kit coordination. I immediately gravitated toward an image in the Homespun Gratitude stamp set featuring a coffee cup wrapped snugly in a scarf. It speaks … Continue reading Simple, Cozy Cardmaking: Simon Says Stamp October 2026 Kit Tutorial