Looking ahead to a creative 2026, I’m sharing the 14 cardmaking tools and supplies I use most — from favorite subscription kits and die-cutting machines to cardstock, inks, organization tools, and texture essentials. These are tried-and-true favorites that truly earn their place in my craft room and are perfect for cardmakers looking to stock up wisely this year.
Tag: Swatching
Girly Spa-Themed Die Cut Card | Wrapped in Care – December 2025 Club Kit
The Spellbinders December 2025 Die of the Month – Wrapped in Care creates an adorable spa-day themed girl perfect for feminine cards. I customized mine for my daughter with coordinated pastels from the ColorWheel cardstock range, an embossed spa-inspired background, a simple chipboard sentiment, and included a process photo using my favorite Spellbinders tools.
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.
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.
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