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.

Cardmaking Kit · Die cutting · papercrafting

Bold Color Block Brunch Theme Card | Spellbinders November Kit

Spellbinders November 2025 Die of the Month — Let’s Do Brunch — is packed with adorable food elements perfect for playful cards! I created a bold color-block background and added a smiling egg, dancing bacon, bubbly champagne glass, and waffle, complete with tiny stick arms and legs. This graphic brunch-themed thank-you card is cheerful, fun, and perfect for foodie friends.

Cardmaking Kit · stitching

My Favorite Stitching Kit Yet! | Spellbinders November 2025 Stitching Die of the Month

The November 2025 Spellbinders Stitching Die of the Month is pure charm — a sweet Chihuahua in a stitched handbag! I stitched my purse with aqua floss and paired it with soothing neutral browns from the ColorWheel cardstock pack. A “Hello” sentiment and a windowpane background complete the look. Dog lovers, you’ll adore this one!

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.