cardmaking · Supplies

14 Best Cardmaking Products & Supplies for 2026 (Must-Have Craft Room Staples)

Looking ahead to a creative 2026, I’m sharing the 14 cardmaking tools and supplies I use most — from favorite subscription kits and die-cutting machines to cardstock, inks, organization tools, and texture essentials. These are tried-and-true favorites that truly earn their place in my craft room and are perfect for cardmakers looking to stock up wisely this year.

Best Of · Die cutting

Best of 2025: The Spellbinders Projects You Loved Most This Year

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!

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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.

Best Of · cardmaking · Rainbow Colors

The Best of 2023 | Altenew

Hello friends! I am so excited to be participating again in Altenew’s A Year In Review Instagram Hop. I really enjoyed looking back through my projects and selecting some favorite creations. Rainbow Color Cards Interestingly, all of these cards were in blog posts I created in March! The first three were part of Altenew's March Release, which I… Continue reading The Best of 2023 | Altenew