cardmaking · Tutorial

1 Die Set, 2 Moods: Coffee Shop Chalkboards & a Lemonade Easel Card

Looking for a die set you’ll use again and again? Today I’m sharing two very different looks using the Spellbinders Lemonade Stand Collection—a trio of dramatic black chalkboard thank-you cards with heat embossing, plus a bright, cheerful lemonade easel card that’s made to be displayed. Along the way, I’m sharing a reliable heat embossing tutorial, easel card tips, and ideas to help you get the most from this versatile die set.

Cardmaking Kit · Die cutting · Tutorial

How to Create Die Cut Scene Cards: Easy Design Tips That Work Every Time

Learn how to create die cut scene cards using simple design principles that work every time. This masculine Spellbinders card features layered backgrounds, grounding foregrounds, and a playful focal point inspired by backyard cookouts. I used the Spellbinders March 2026 Large Die of the Month Club Kit called Classic Kicks.

cardmaking · Die cutting · Stamping

Tips and Tricks for Making Two Playful Die Cut Card Designs | Packed with Love

Create 2 cheerful, modern carda using Hero Arts Big Mouth Sardine Tin Dies and the Wide Stripe background stamp from the Packed with Love Collection. The playful school-of-fish design features colorful die cutting, simple layout tips, and easy dimension—perfect for quick cardmaking with big visual impact. The bright modern watercolor geometric valentine is an artistic beauty for anyone you love.

Best Of · 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.

Cardmaking Kit · Die cutting · Mixed Media

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.