In this post, I share 4 practical tips for holiday cardmaking while featuring Spellbinders’ new Christmas Cracker Die Set and Dimpled 3D Embossing Folder. Tips include using quality cardstock, swatching colors, drawing from color inspiration systems, and adding texture/dimension. With bold non-traditional colors inspired by Color Cubes #252, this festive card shows how simple choices can transform your designs.
Category: Tutorial
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.
Make a Splash: Postage Collage Summer Beach Card
Make a splash with this beachy birthday card featuring stenciled beach balls, ink blending magic, and a fun postage stamp theme! Inspired by a trip to the shore, I combined bright yellow, green, and blue hues with a touch of Glitz Ink shimmer. The Waffle Flower Postage Collage die and stamps add a playful, mail-ready touch, while the crisp white "Happy Birthday" sentiment pops against a bold orange mat. Whether you’re a seasoned crafter or new to ink blending, this card is a fun and easy way to send birthday wishes!
Rainbows & Glitter: Tips on Making Your Own Glitter Cardstock
Add a touch of magic to your handmade cards with this floral rainbow design! Featuring vibrant stamped and die-cut elements, a dreamy glitter cardstock background, and a bold heat-embossed sentiment, this card is a colorful burst of creativity. Discover tips for making your own custom glitter cardstock and creating layered textures that truly shine. Perfect for birthdays, thank-you notes, or just a cheerful hello, this card is sure to brighten anyone's day. 🌈✨
Quick and Easy BetterPress Notecards | Spellbinders
BetterPress Tutorial detailing how to create easy and elegant letterpress floral notecards.
BOLD Heat Embossing | Hero Arts
How to get beautiful bold heat embossing results everytime. Hero Arts Abstract Poinsettia Pattern Cling Stamp - November 2024
Spellbinders + Paper Rose | Using Printed Paper in Cardmaking
Easy printed paper card and scrapbooking backgrounds from Paper Rose's Blueprints collection and Rainbow Wood paper collection.
Hero Arts | 2 Fun Mixed Media Cards
2 Hero Arts Mixed Media cards using Vintage Postmarks and Tickets stamps and Vintage Maps and Ledger stamps.
Colorful Cityscape Mixed Media Card | Hero Arts
How to tutorial on how to make a layered mixed media card with dies, stencils, rub-on transfers, Hero Wax, Hero Paste. Metallic Spray and Reactive Inks.
Spellbinders | Stitching Die of the Month | February 2024
A tutorial on making a bright cheerful floral stitched birthday card using Spellbinders February 2024 Stitching Die of the Month kit.