Spellbinders | Mahalo Penguin Card

Hello! This fun tropical card features a penguin dressed for island adventures, wearing a hula skirt and a headdress. Created with another of the June 2026 Spellbinders Crate subscription bonus items, the scene is framed inside a Polaroid-style frame layered over a dry-embossed background and cheerful patterned paper. The die-cut Mahalo banner, cut with a die included in the June 2026  Small Die of the Month set, adds the perfect finishing touch. (Mahalo is a Hawaiian expression of gratitude that goes beyond a simple thank you, reflecting genuine appreciation and connection.) With its CAS design and easy assembly, this card comes together quickly while still delivering plenty of personality. The Polaroid-style frame gives the card the feel of a snapshot from a favorite vacation, capturing a happy tropical memory in paper form.

Spellbinders | Mahalo Penguin Card

Spellbinders | Mahalo Penguin Card

A quick note: This June Club Kits release is my last as part of the design team for Spellbinders. I’ve truly enjoyed working with their products, and I’m grateful for the opportunity. This decision is about making more space for real-life priorities, not a reflection of the products themselves.

Going forward, I’ll be sharing cardmaking projects using supplies I personally choose and purchase, and I’ll still include affiliate links where appropriate.

Spellbinders | Hula Girl Card

Hello! I’m sharing a tropical-inspired card featuring one of the June 2026 Spellbinders Crate subscription bonus items. The scene of a charming hula girl with tiki torches is set against a dry-embossed background. I used a BetterPress sentiment to complete the design. The result is a fun, cheerful card that captures the relaxed spirit of a tropical getaway.

Spellbinders | Hula Girl Card

Spellbinders | Hula Girl Card

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Spellbinders | Tropical Blooms Card

Hello! Bring a touch of the tropics to your cardmaking with this vibrant design featuring the Spellbinders June 2026 Large Die Kit Club. This may be one of the most elaborate and intricately detailed floral die sets I’ve ever worked with! The tropical blooms take center stage against a dry-embossed background filled with pineapple texture for added dimension and interest.

Spellbinders | Tropical Blooms Card

While I chose a BetterPress sentiment for this card, the kit also includes dies to create an “Aloha” greeting, making it easy to embrace the set’s island-inspired theme. The combination of lush florals, tropical motifs, and rich texture creates a card that feels warm, cheerful, and perfect for a variety of occasions.

Spellbinders | Tropical Blooms Card

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Spellbinders | Turtle with Ocean Waves

Hello! This cheerful ocean-themed card was created using the Spellbinders June 2026 Small Die of the Month set, featuring a detailed turtle die cut as the focal point.

Spellbinders | Turtle with Ocean Waves

The design brings the scene to life with a wave-style die cut paired with a patterned paper background that sets a tropical tone. A BetterPress sentiment completes the design. I used oval dies to focus attention on the focal point.

Spellbinders | Turtle with Ocean Waves

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Elizabeth Craft | Aloha Mouse

Hello! I’m sharing a fun 5″ x 7″ card featuring products from  Elizabeth Craft Designs that leans all the way into tropical playfulness. I recently posted a round-up of tropical- and beach-themed cards HERE.

Elizabeth Craft | Aloha Mouse

The scene showcases the adorable Little Mouse character, who has been transformed into a cheerful hula girl using the Aloha Accessories. With a grass skirt, the mouse feels right at home in a mini-island getaway on the card front.

The background sets the stage with a relaxed ocean scene. Ocean waves were created with the Lawn Fawn Ocean Waves Borders, and the sandy beach grounds the design. An inked palm tree and other items add to the tropical setting.

The sentiment was stamped and cut with a cloud die (a now-retired Memory Box set). Stamping on the cloud allows the scene to remain the star of the card.

Elizabeth Craft | Aloha Mouse

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