Looking back at 2025, I analyzed likes, saves, and comments across my blog and Instagram to uncover my four most popular Spellbinders projects of the year. From a heartfelt winter scene that took the top spot by a landslide to personalized playing cards, a beloved Pooh & Piglet moment, and a customizable felt gnome, these projects truly captured your hearts. Click through to revisit each one — with full tutorials, tips, and supply lists linked!
Category: cardmaking
Top 5 Hero Arts Cards of 2025 (Fan Favorites & Personal Picks)
A roundup of the best and most popular Hero Arts cards of 2025, including fan favorites, personal picks, and standout techniques. Featuring Valentine cards, clever themed designs, coffee-inspired projects, letterpress and foil cards, and bold floral die cutting—with links to each original tutorial.
Spellbinders December 2025 Die of the Month | Gel Press Print Card Ideas
Today I’m sharing a simple mixed media Valentine using the Spellbinders December 2025 Die of the Month – Better Together. I combined one of the adorable owls with a Polaroid-style frame, a rub-on “love” sentiment, and two of my favorite Gel Press prints for a soft, artistic look full of layered texture and color.
Cute Coffee Theme Thank You Card Featuring House Mouse
Today I’m sharing a cute and easy House Mouse thank you card using the Brew-tiful Day rubber stamp from Spellbinders. I colored everything with Copic markers and used a fun coffee-themed sentiment—because who doesn’t love a latte pun? House Mouse cards always make people smile and this one is quick to create!
Best Quick & Easy Get Well Card
A clean, modern, and easy-to-mass-produce get well card featuring the December 2025 Hero Arts Cup of Love Stamp & Die Kit of the Month. Learn how to build dimension with a simple die-cut circle window, add contrast with black accents, and create a cheerful white-and-yellow design perfect for sending comfort.
Girly Spa-Themed Die Cut Card | Wrapped in Care – December 2025 Club Kit
The Spellbinders December 2025 Die of the Month – Wrapped in Care creates an adorable spa-day themed girl perfect for feminine cards. I customized mine for my daughter with coordinated pastels from the ColorWheel cardstock range, an embossed spa-inspired background, a simple chipboard sentiment, and included a process photo using my favorite Spellbinders tools.
How to Create Clean & Mixed Media Backgrounds | Hero Arts December 2025 Release & Blog Hop
Learn how to create two completely different backgrounds using the Hero Arts Dotty Cling Stamp from the December 2025 Release, Soup There It Is. In this tutorial, Karen shares a clean, modern pigment-ink background and a layered mixed-media background using a Gel Press print—plus two cozy get well cards featuring the Alphabet Soup and Bread Bowl dies. Perfect for crafters wanting fresh ideas for get well cards and background techniques.
Spellbinders December 2025 Stitching Die of the Month – A Valentine
Handmade Coffee Theme stitched Valentine created with Spellbinders December 2025 Stitching Die of the Month: A Perfect Blend Stitching Die
Spellbinders November 2025 Large Die of the Month – Charmed to Know You
Today I’m sharing two darling purse-themed cards using the Spellbinders November 2025 Large Die of the Month Kit – Charmed to Know You. This set is pure cuteness with so many ways to personalize your bag design. Think mini luxury handbag boutique… but in cardstock form! This die kit creates a fabulous purse with dangling… Continue reading Spellbinders November 2025 Large Die of the Month – Charmed to Know You
How to Use Analogous and Complementary Colors in Cardmaking | Tutorial
Learn how to bring your handmade cards to life using harmonious analogous colors and eye-catching complementary contrasts! In this Hero Arts tutorial, I’ll show you how I combined blues, greens, and a pop of orange with the On the Shelf Layered Stencil set to create a bold, book-themed design.
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