Right as Rain - Cardmaking and Scrapbooking with Jean Manis

Say Hello with a Doggone Cute Design

Hello! Today, I’m sharing a playful handmade card featuring a die-cut dog sporting a baseball cap and a cheerful “Hello” sentiment—created with Spellbinders dies. This lighthearted design is perfect for sending a casual greeting, especially to a young child. I chose fun patterned paper to enhance the relaxed vibe, making the card feel friendly and fresh.

- Cover an A2-size card base with patterned paper.
- Use a die in the Essential Arches set to cut Cascade cardstock. Use the next smallest arch in the set to cut another piece of patterned paper. Attach the two and add to the card base.
- Use dies in the Family & Friends Vignettes set (the March 2025 Large Die of the Month set) to cut the dog and hat. (I used other elements from the kit HERE.) Assemble.
- Cut the sentiment with a die in the Fresh Picked Sentiments set (twice for extra depth).
- Add dog and sentiment to the prepared card base.

Spellbinders | You’re Wonderful

Hello! Today, I’m sharing an elegant handmade card inspired by a recent visit to the stunning RoozenGaarde tulip garden in Washington. The vibrant tulips I saw there were unforgettable, and they became the heart of this card design, brought to life with Spellbinders supplies. The sentiment “You’re Wonderful” makes this card perfect for expressing appreciation, celebrating someone special, or simply brightening someone’s day.

- Dry-emboss an A2-size panel of Seaside cardstock with the Flowers & Foliage folder. Add to a card base.
- With the Tulip Trio die set, cut the stems, leaves, and blooms. Assemble the blooms. Affix the elements to the card base and trim along the bottom.
- Press the You are Everything sentiment and cut with the coordinating die. Add to the card with foam adhesive.

Discover a Fresh Way to Choose Colors

Ever feel stuck when picking colors for your cards? The new DIY Color Deck at Spellbinders is a game-changer—and I had the chance to try it out! In my latest guest post on the Spellbinders blog, I’m sharing three cards inspired by three different images in the deck. I stuck to just one die collection, one embossing folder, and one sentiment set to show how powerful color alone can be. Curious how it all came together? Head over to the Spellbinders blog to explore the full post and all the colorful details!

Spellbinders | Castle Card Scene

Hello! Step into a storybook scene with today’s card, featuring a die-cut castle crafted with Spellbinders supplies. With a charming landscape and cheerful sentiment “Life is Sweet,” this card is perfect for birthdays, new beginnings, or anytime you want to spread a little magic. Whether you’re celebrating a milestone, sending encouragement, or simply letting someone know you’re thinking of them, this castle card is sure to make their day feel a bit more enchanted.

- Create an A2-size card base with Oceanside cardstock.
- With a die in the Essential Stylish Ovals set, cut an oval mat from white textured cardstock.
- With the next smallest die in the Essential Stylish Ovals set, cut an oval from Breeze cardstock and emboss with the Wishing Stars folder.
- Heat-emboss the All Seasons Sentiments in white on Fern cardstock. Cut the base with the same oval die as in the step above. Cut the top with a die in the Summertime Vacay set. Add to the dry-embossed oval and adhere assembly to the card base.
- With the Castle Tales set, cut the castle from a variety of cardstock colors. Assemble.
- Cut clouds with dies in the Summertime Vacay set. Cut clouds again with the same oval die as used to cut the Breeze oval.
- Add elements to card base with dot and foam adhesive.

Spellbinders | Charming Frog Card

Hello! Want a fun and unique way to celebrate a new home? This charming handmade card features a crowned frog perched on a mushroom, ready to bring smiles! Created with products in the Jump for Joy Collection at Spellbinders, it’s a fun and whimsical way to celebrate a fresh start. With the playful sentiment, Enjoy Your New Pad, this card is sure to make any new homeowner feel right at home!

- Use the curved die in the Frog Prince set to cut the background cardstock.
- Stamp the Jump for Joy sentiment on the panel and attach to an A2-size card base.
- Cut the Frog Prince pieces from a variety of cardstock colors and assemble.
- Use the grass die in the Landscape Edges to create the ground. Trim and add to the prepared card base.
- Cut additional elements—clouds and snail—with dies in the On Cloud Nine and Mushroom Mansion set.
- Add elements to the card with dot and foam adhesive.