This month’s Spellbinders Club Kits dive deep into all things aquatic—and let me tell you, these kits are fin-tastic! 🐠💦 From vibrant fish to stitched sailboats, the August kits are perfect for summer crafting or anytime you want to send a smile that makes a splash. I created three nautical-themed cards using the Die of the Month, Large Die of the Month, Stitching Die of the Month, and my Caboodle Bonus Gift.
🐟 Card 1: Colorful Coral Reef Scene (Die of the Month + Caboodle Bonus Gift)
This card is bright, whimsical, and just so much fun to put together! I started with a rich Oceanside cardstock panel for the background “water.” Then I built a vibrant underwater world using the Die of the Month and my Caboodle Bonus Gift for even more fishy flair. I skipped the scuba diver die cuts and instead filled the scene with colorful fish in pink, coral, orange, purple, yellow, white, and aqua, all cut from my scrap bin. 🌈
TIP: Many of the elements are quite small—my Bearly Art glue with the fine-tip nozzle was essential for precise placement. I love that this card feels playful and full of life without being fussy!
🐡 Card 2: Make a Splash with the Large Die of the Month
This Large Die of the Month card features the cutest little pink fish swimming home in a plastic bag! It’s such a clever, nostalgic design. I layered the fish-in-bag die cut over another Oceanside background and added a pink string “tie” at the top of the bag. The sentiment “Make a Splash” is included in the kit and absolutely perfect. It’s a great all-occasion card—birthday, congratulations, or just because.
If you like the graphic look of these first two cards, you might be interested in reading my post: What’s Brewing.
🚢 Card 3: Stitched Sailboat on the Sea (Stitching Die of the Month)
My final card gives major paper boat vibes, thanks to the Stitching Die of the Month. I die cut the boat from brown cardstock and stitched the details with marine blue embroidery floss. The little red and yellow pennants waving from the mast make it feel festive and fun. 🌊 I added a blue die cut sea, a white die cut cloud, and hot foiled the uplifting La Dolce Vita sentiment:
“Born to shine year after year.” ✨
Stitching Tip: I die cut the boat twice and layered the pieces together before stitching for extra sturdiness. I used two threads of floss for the perfect amount of detail.
These cards came together so easily and would be adorable for summer birthdays, kids’ celebrations, or just brightening someone’s day. Don’t forget—this is all part of the August 2025 Club Kit Release, and if you’re a Deluxe Caboodle subscriber, you get everything plus the bonus die, and save a whopping 58%!
Helpful Links:
- Spellbinders Small Die of the Month Kit – $30 value for just $17.50!
- Spellbinders Large Die of the Month Kit – $40 value for just $27.50!
- Spellbinders Stitching Die of the Month – $35 value for just $25!
- Spellbinders Deluxe Caboodle Kit – Get All 10 Kits, $315 value for just $130!
- Spellbinders Monthly Club Kits
- Platinum 6 Die-Cutting System
- ColorWheel Cardstock Sampler
- Spellbinders Cardstock
- Stitching Accessories
- Bearly Glue, Foam Squares and Craft Foam
- Club Overview and Club Options
- Past Club Kits
- Spellbinders Shop
- Sarah Renae Clark’s Color Cubes
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