cardmaking · Cardmaking Kit · Die cutting

How to Choose Colors for Handmade Cards

In this post, I explore creative color selection for handmade cards using Spellbinders’ July 2025 Christmas dies. I share two holiday cards—one inspired by Color Cube #255 with bold purples and oranges, and another using the Spellbinders Color Deck Holiday Expansion Pack with soft pastels and glitter. Plus, I share helpful color-picking tips including how to use color wheels, Google image searches, and color sampler tools to bring your card ideas to life.

Cardmaking Kit · Die cutting · stitching

Spellbinders Club Kits – July 2025

Get a head start on your holiday crafting with the Spellbinders July 2025 Club Kits! This month’s festive collection features colorful cocoa mugs, an adorable penguin mug, elegant stitched diamonds with peppermint flair, and a sweet gingerbread man—all perfect for Christmas in July. I created four unique cards using the Large Die of the Month, Die of the Month, Stitching Die of the Month, and Caboodle Bonus Gift. Whether you're in the mood for cozy, cute, or classic holiday vibes, there’s inspiration here for every style!

Cardmaking Kit · papercrafting

Spellbinders April Club Kit Release – Snail Mail, Vintage Letterboxes & Stitched Stationery!

The April 2025 Spellbinders Club Kit Release is full of charming details! This month, I created three cards: a vintage farmhouse letterbox with watercolored die cuts, a whimsical snail delivering happy mail, and a stitched notebook page card with colorful die-cut page tabs. Each kit brings a unique design opportunity—whether you love classic elegance, playful themes, or nostalgic stationery. Come check them out!

Cardmaking Kit · Die cutting

Blog Hop: Enchanted Paper Gardens with the Hero Studio April Release!

Step into a paper fairy tale with the Hero Arts April Release & Blog Hop! I’m sharing two whimsical die-cut cards: one featuring a lush, layered terrarium full of mushrooms, leaves, and a fluttering butterfly, and another with bold, hand-painted leaves and a cheerful “hello” sentiment. Both are packed with watercolor magic, intricate details, and playful techniques! Join me on this enchanting adventure and get inspired to create your own magical garden of paper and ink.