Create beautiful modern cards in minutes with the new Flourishing BetterPress Plate Set from Spellbinders’ Modern Botanicals by Dina Wakley. I made three fast, artistic cards with unique layouts, fun color combos, and versatile sentiments — perfect for mass producing or gifting.
Author: Karen Brown
Mixed Media Card Tutorial: A Step-By-Step Guide
A step-by-step how to tutorial on creating a torn and tattered vintage look mixed media card from upcycled and repurposed atlas maps and brown paper shopping bags. The card features a die cut bike and Hero Wax Accents.
Spellbinders | Lovely Lemons: Die Cutting, Ink Blending & a Touch of Gold
Fresh-picked and full of joy—today’s card features die cut lemons, blossoms, and a gorgeous hydrangea blue script background. It’s finished with a gold-foiled “Ciao Bella” sentiment and inspired by my own backyard lemon trees!
Spellbinders | June 2025 Club Kit Cards
The Spellbinders June 2025 Club Kits are here—and they are pure nautical magic! From a dapper walrus in a raincoat to rainbow-colored seaside houses and stitched captain’s wheels, I created four fun cards that show just how charming and versatile this month's kits can be. It's the perfect time to subscribe!
Spellbinders | House Mouse | Sneak Peek
Today I have a sneak peek of the new House Mouse collection called Rare Bloom.
Hero Arts June Club Kits – Coastal Vibes, Picnics & Petals!
The June 2025 Hero Arts Club Kits bring major Coastal Vibes, and I couldn’t resist turning the Beach Bag die into a dreamy die cut picnic basket, complete with wine, wisteria, and baguettes! Plus, don’t miss my hydrangea stenciled card in blues and purples—perfect for all occasions!
Spellbinders | Using Patterned Paper on Die Cut Cards
Celebrate the maker in your life with this charming and clever crafty card! Featuring the new Crafty Babe Collection from Spellbinders and an earthy palette, this die-cut card is perfect for creative friends.
How to Create Mixed Media Backgrounds for Your Cards
If you're looking to master mixed media cardmaking and get the most out of your BetterPress, this guide walks you through each layered, textural step. From letterpress backgrounds to wax seals and distressing, learn how to create artful cards that make a statement.
VIDEO: Quick and Easy Cardmaking
Watch as I create a Quick and extremely easy card on the first-ever Hero Arts Craft Lounge. With rub-on transfers and a clever die set, this card came together in minutes—perfect for a last-minute wow. Three other designers also create different cards on screen at the same time.
🧡🩷 Custom Plaid Two Ways with Hero Arts Houndstooth Layering Stencils
Tips and Tricks for creating custom Houndstooth Plaid stenciled backgrounds that are then turned into a feminine floral and masculine Congrats cards.
