Which monthly cardmaking kits are worth subscribing to — and which ones I personally use in my craft room.
Do you ever wonder which cardmaking subscription kits are actually worth it?
If you enjoy creating high-impact handmade cards, monthly kits can become your best crafty friend.
I’ve been subscribing to cardmaking kits for over 10 years, and after trying many different options, I keep coming back to the same trusted favorites.
These kits provide:
• excellent value
• beautifully curated designs
• coordinated supplies
• inspiration delivered to your craft room every month
If you’re building your craft stash, you may also enjoy my guide to the 14 Best Cardmaking Products and Supplies, where I share the tools I reach for again and again. This post was just updated last week to include the latest recommendations.
Today I’m sharing the subscription kits I personally recommend most.
In This Post
• My Favorite Cardmaking Subscription Kits
• Why Monthly Craft Kits Are Worth It
• Today’s Card: Farmers Market Tote
• Best Kits for Building Your Craft Supplies
My Favorite Cardmaking Subscription Kits
These are the kits I recommend most often.
• Spellbinders Large Die of the Month
• Hero Arts My Monthly Hero
• Spellbinders Small Die of the Month
• Spellbinders Stitching Club of the Month
• Spellbinders Embossing Folder of the Month
• Spellbinders All Crate Club
Product Spotlight
If I had to choose one cardmaking subscription kit, this would be it:
The Spellbinders Large Die of the Month.
Over the past year, many of my favorite cards came from this kit, including:
• Sneaker Bouquet
• Card for Kids
• Hummingbird Polaroid
• Christmas Scene Card
Spellbinders dies are known for their excellent quality and creative designs, and the kit ships every month with a new themed die set.
Member benefits include:
• exclusive products
• bonus savings
• early product access
• special promotions
Why Cardmaking Subscription Kits Are Worth It
Monthly craft kits have several advantages:
• curated supplies that work together
• great value compared to buying items separately
• inspiration delivered every month
• ideal for beginners and experienced cardmakers
• kits often sell out quickly
Subscribing guarantees you’ll receive the kit before it disappears.
Today’s Card: Farmers Market Tote
For today’s card, I created a charming die-cut design using the Farmers Market theme from the Large Die of the Month.
The focal point is a shopping tote filled with fresh produce, milk bottles, tulips, and a long baguette.
To add texture, I embossed the tote using the Market Weave Embossing Folder from the Embossing Folder of the Month kit.
Tip: I keep a large envelope filled with paper scraps, which are perfect when die cutting small elements like fruits, flowers, and accessories.
Runner-Up Favorite Kit
My very first subscription kit was Hero Arts My Monthly Hero, and it remains one of my favorites.
The kit is now available in two versions:
• My Monthly Super Hero
• My Monthly Hero (smaller version)
Hero Arts kits are known for their creative themes and versatile stamps.
One recent favorite is the Big Squishy Hugs kit, which I’ve been using for many of my get-well cards.
Best Value Subscription
The Spellbinders All Crate Club offers the biggest value.
Subscribers receive seven coordinated monthly kits, including:
• small die kit
• large die kit
• stitching kit
• stamp and die set
• embossing folder
• 3D embossing folder
• BetterPress + foil plate with stencils
Value: about $315 worth of products for roughly $130.
Members also receive:
• 15% discount on Spellbinders products
• monthly free shipping coupon
• exclusive bonus items
More Great Subscription Kits
Small Die of the Month
Small Die of the Month: High-quality themed dies perfect for quick cards.
Recent favorites:
• Better Together Valentine
• Let’s Do Brunch
• Winter Scene (above)
Stitching Die of the Month
These stitching kits combine papercrafting with embroidery stitching.
The stitching holes are die-cut, making the process very beginner friendly.
Some of my favorites include:
• Sunflower home decor art
• Chihuahua purse dog (above)
• Coffee theme Valentine
Embossing Folder of the Month
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Embossing folders add depth, texture, and interest to card designs.
I often coordinate the Embossing Club with the Large Die of the Month kit. The embossing club is one of the most affordable subscription options.
Build Your Cardmaking Toolbox
Here are some of the supplies I use most when working with these kits.
Kits
• Spellbinders Large Die of the Month
• Hero Arts My Monthly Super Hero
• Hero Arts My Monthly Hero
• Spellbinders Small Die of the Month
• Spellbinders Stitching Club
• Spellbinders Embossing Folder Club
• Spellbinders All Crates Club
Tools
• Platinum 6 Die Cutting Machine
• Jewel Picker
Supplies
• ColorWheel Cardstock
• Best Ever Craft Tape
• Bearly Glue
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What is your favorite subscription card kit?
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