Fairy Tale Castle Birthday Card

Hello! Today, I am sharing a birthday card that combines the Deluxe Caboodle Value Club exclusive “Fairy Tales” die set with the Spellbinders  March 2024 Large Die of the Month Club Kit “Classic Tales.” You can see my first card created with the Large Die of the Month Club Kit – “Classic Tales” – HERE.

Fairy Tale Castle Birthday Card

Each month, Deluxe Caboodle Value Club members receive a bonus item. The March bonus item is the exclusive Fairy Tales die set, which is ONLY available to members of the Deluxe Caboodle Club.

Deluxe Caboodle Fairy Tales Die Set

    • Dry-emboss an A2-size cardstock panel with the Stargazer folder. Add to card base.
    • Cut castle and book pieces with the “Fairy Tales” and “Classic Tales” die sets from a variety of cardstock colors. Assemble.
    • BetterPress the Let’s Celebrate sentiment in black ink on Pomegranate cardstock. Trim with the book outline die in the “Classic Tales” die set.
    • Add castle, book assembly, and stars to the card front.

Fairy Tale Castle Birthday Card


Spring-Themed Handmade Cards

Here in the Northern Hemisphere, the days are growing longer, cherry trees and daffodils are in bloom, and the birds are chirping. Additionally, Easter is just around the corner – March 31. I am revisiting spring-themed cards from my blog archive. Going through this process provides a fresh perspective on the supplies I already own, as well as designs and color schemes I may want to use again.

Throughout this post, I’ll be using cards from my blog archive as examples. Click on the card image to be taken to the original post.

A quaint garden shed with gardening tools and a pot filled with blossoms illustrates the joy of getting back into the garden.

A welcoming front door, artfully decorated for the season, invites the warmth of the season into our hearts.

Say “hello” with spring florals that capture the season’s essence.

Cute chicks and bunnies capture the joy of Easter.

Embrace the dynamic nature of spring by incorporating weather-related elements on your cards such as rainboots and raincoats. Cheerful floral-adorned boots brave the spring showers and a sunny scene with a duck, dressed for rain, adds a playful touch.

A CAS friendship card featuring colorful butterflies adds whimsy and signifies the arrival of warmer weather and blooming flowers.

Insights This post has made it clear that I have plenty of spring-themed dies and stamp sets in my collection. What I did not feature in this roundup were cards with spring-themed embossing folders, although I know I have many. You can find inspiration for using embossing folders to create impactful backgrounds HERE. I also did not feature cards that include stamped backgrounds. Find inspiration for using backgrounds stamps HERE.

This theme is versatile and can be adapted to various spring occasions, such as Easter, Mother’s Day, or simply as a way to say “hello” or “thinking of you” during the spring months. It appeals to a broad audience, from friends and family to neighbors and colleagues. I hope this roundup sparks your imagination to create your own spring-themed cards.

Mother’s Day Card with Everyday Foliage

Hello! I’m excited to showcase a CAS, Mother’s Day card that captures the essence of elegance and simplicity, perfect for celebrating the incredible women in our lives. With the Spellbinders die set Everyday Foliage, designed by Simon Hurley for the Tulip Garden Collection, I crafted a card that harmonizes the delicate silhouettes of plants with the lustrous charm of gold cardstock.

Mother's Day Card with Everyday Foliage

Mother's Day Card with Everyday Foliage

Spellbinders Peony Celebration Card

Hello! I’m delighted to share a Mother’s Day card (Sunday, May 12, 2024 in the United States) featuring the Spellbinders exquisite die set Peony Celebration, designed by Yana Smakula as part of her Let’s Celebrate Collection. From its intricate details to its heartfelt sentiment, this card is certain to be appreciated by its recipient.

Spellbinders Peony Celebration Card

Spellbinders Peony Celebration Card


Spellbinders Tulip Trio Card

Hello! I’m thrilled to share a project that blooms with color – a birthday card featuring the beautiful Spellbinders die set Tulip Trio, designed by the talented Simon Hurley. The set contains dies to create three different tulip blooms, along with stems and leaves. I paired the die-cut blooms with a heartfelt sentiment and an eye-catching stenciled background.

Spellbinders Tulip Trio Card

Spellbinders Tulip Trio Card