The Spellbinders June 2025 Club Kits are here—and they are pure nautical magic! From a dapper walrus in a raincoat to rainbow-colored seaside houses and stitched captain’s wheels, I created four fun cards that show just how charming and versatile this month's kits can be. It's the perfect time to subscribe!
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Spellbinders | House Mouse | Sneak Peek
Today I have a sneak peek of the new House Mouse collection called Rare Bloom.
How to Create Mixed Media Backgrounds for Your Cards
If you're looking to master mixed media cardmaking and get the most out of your BetterPress, this guide walks you through each layered, textural step. From letterpress backgrounds to wax seals and distressing, learn how to create artful cards that make a statement.
Spellbinders | Classic Cool: Masculine Birthday Card with a Retro Speedometer
This masculine birthday card features the retro charm of a die cut speedometer from Mindy Eggen’s new Classic Road Legends collection for Spellbinders. I used aquas, teals, and silver cardstock with a pop of coral to create a cool, monochromatic look—perfect for Father’s Day, birthdays, or celebrating life in the fast lane!
Spellbinders | Up, Up, and Adorable!
Soar into sweetness with this playful scene card featuring a boy flying a kite beneath sunny skies! Created with the new Up and Away die set from Spellbinders’ Sky is the Limit collection by Simon Hurley, this card is perfect for birthdays or baby boy showers. With soft aqua tones and layered die cuts, it's a breeze to love!
Exploring Spellbinders’ 48 Colors – A Swatching Adventure!
Swatching Spellbinders’ 48 colors of cardstock turned out to be both a creative and relaxing process! Using the Color Swatch Petal Dies and color stamps, I organized my swatches in rainbow order and discovered both old favorites and exciting new shades. I documented the entire process—die-cutting, stamping, and assembling my swatches on a ring—and even created a reel to show how it all came together.
Bursting with Smiles: Celebrating with the Hero Arts Starburst LetterPress Plates
2 bright and festive Starbursts BetterPress Letterpress handmade cards perfect for birthdays, graduations and any celebratory occasion.
Spellbinders | Yana’s Daisies
Yana Smakula’s latest Spellbinders collection, Yana’s Daisies, is floral perfection! I created two cards using the Daisy Trio Etched Dies and BetterPress Plates—one with a soft, layered wildflower look and another with a bold, graphic letterpress style. Whether you love delicate details or high-contrast designs, this collection has something for you!
Spellbinders April Club Kit Release – Snail Mail, Vintage Letterboxes & Stitched Stationery!
The April 2025 Spellbinders Club Kit Release is full of charming details! This month, I created three cards: a vintage farmhouse letterbox with watercolored die cuts, a whimsical snail delivering happy mail, and a stitched notebook page card with colorful die-cut page tabs. Each kit brings a unique design opportunity—whether you love classic elegance, playful themes, or nostalgic stationery. Come check them out!
Elegant Wedding Cards | Spellbinders Copperplate on Your Wedding Day Collection
Looking for elegant wedding card inspiration? The Spellbinders Copperplate on Your Wedding Day Collection by master calligrapher Paul Antonio is pure romance! I used BetterPress plates with my Glimmer System to create beautifully foiled cards in a soft monochromatic peach color scheme. With embossed backgrounds, delicate die-cut flowers, and scripty sentiments, these designs feel timeless and sophisticated. Plus, I’m sharing foiling tips to help you get that flawless finish!
