cardmaking · Die cutting

Interactive Cards Made Simple | How to Make Cards for Kids

Learn how to create an interactive Christmas card children will treasure using the Spellbinders Spectacular Christmas Collection. In this beginner-friendly workshop, I'll share seven design ideas for creating memorable cards for kids, explain why interactive elements capture a child's imagination, and show you how a simple spinning cupcake transforms a handmade card into an experience they'll remember long after Christmas.

cardmaking · Die cutting

How to Create Funny Christmas Cards That Tell a Story

What makes a handmade Christmas card memorable? For me, it starts with a story. In today's tutorial, I'm sharing how I created this playful Christmas scene featuring Yana's Christmas Cats Collection and the Vista View Window die. More importantly, I'm taking you behind the scenes to explain the thoughtful design decisions that transformed a handful of adorable die cuts into a card that tells a story. We'll talk about storytelling, scene building, color choices, meaningful details, and a few little habits I've developed over the years that make creating scene cards more enjoyable. Whether you're new to scene cards or you've been making them for years, I hope this project inspires you to create a Christmas card that makes someone smile before they even open the envelope.

Cardmaking Kit · stitching

Spellbinders October 2025 Stitching Die of the Month | Peppermint Prancer

This post features a handmade Christmas card using the Spellbinders October 2025 Stitching Die of the Month, Peppermint Prancer. I stitched a red-and-white peppermint candy, turned it into the “O” in JOY, and added a playful Rudolph reindeer sprawled across the peppermint. Stitched on a Cascade blue background, this card is bold, festive, and fun. Includes stitching tips, supply links, and additional inspiration from other October Club Kits.

Cardmaking Kit · Die cutting

Hero Arts October 2025 Release and Blog Hop | Merry Era

The Hero Arts October 2025 Release: Merry Era is here! I created two festive cards—one featuring the “Have a Ball” die set with a glittery ornament, and the other showcasing the “Twinkle Lights” Fancy Dies with colorful bulbs strung across teal cardstock. Both designs sparkle with holiday magic and are part of the October Blog Hop.

cardmaking · Die cutting · Tutorial

4 Tips for Christmas Cardmaking

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.

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.