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.
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!
Hit the Road with Hero Arts! July 2025 Club Kits Blog Hop
Ready to hit the road—creatively? The Hero Arts July 2025 Club Kits are packed with scenic Heroscapes, playful retro dies, and dreamy backgrounds. I created four cards featuring desert drives, heart-filled backgrounds, and even a retro cassette tape. Stop by the blog for layered stamping, ink smooshing, and summer cardmaking inspiration!
What’s Brewing? A Bold & Graphic Espresso-Themed Card with Hero Arts
If you love coffee (or tea!) and cardmaking, you’ll adore the new What’s Brewing Collection from Hero Arts. I created a vivid espresso-themed thank you card using the Stove Top die set and "Thanks a Latte" sentiment. Come see how I brought my kitchen inspiration to life!
Spellbinders | BetterPress Modern Botanicals
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.
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!
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