Jean Manis - Right as Rain

Spellbinders Botanical Atrium Card

Hello! This month’s Large Die of the Month kit at Spellbinders kit features a botanical atrium design. The open feel of an atrium brings a sense of tranquility and sophistication, making it perfect for cards that convey thoughtful sentiments or celebrate special occasions.

- Dry-emboss Royal Amethyst cardstock with the Tiny Dots folder and cut with the atrium outline die in the Large Die of the Month set.
- Cut the atrium overlay from texture cardstock.
- Press the sentiment in black on white cardstock with the plate in the Bestie Sentiments set. Cut with the coordinating die.
- Cut the floral elements and butterflies with the dies in the Large Die of the Month set. Assemble as required.
- Glue the floral elements to the dry-embossed purple panel. Glue the sentiment to the atrium overlay. Glue the overlay to the bottom piece and add assembly to an A2-size card base.
- Embellish with butterflies attached with foam squares.

Whether adorned with rich colors or soft pastels, an atrium-inspired card evokes a connection between nature and design, making it a timeless choice for any recipient.

Elegant Dragonfly Card in Teal and Gold

Hello! With this month’s Small Die of the Month kit at Spellbinders, I created a greeting that features the dragonfly as the centerpiece. Using a palette of gold and shades of teal, I combined delicate die-cut details with vibrant colors. Switch the sentiment and/or colors to send a card for a different occasion.

- Create an A-2 size card base.
- Cut shades of teal, textured white, and gold textured cardstock with the dies in the set. Assemble the dragonfly and flower clusters. I added black gems for the eyes.
- Use the Fresh Picked Sentiments die to cut both gold textured cardstock and foam. Adhere together. The Small Die of the Month set includes a sentiment, which I did not use.
- Use dies in this month’s Large Die of the Month set to cut butterflies as embellishment.
- Add sentiment, dragonfly, floral clusters, and butterflies to the prepared card base.

Cozy Toes Slippers: Valentine’s Card Twist

Hello! While the Cozy Toes Slippers set (the October 2024 Large Die of the Month offering at Spellbinders) is designed with the holidays in mind, its versatility makes it perfect for a variety of occasions. For Valentine’s Day, I paired penguin slippers with a charming custom sentiment. This project showcases how a single die set can inspire many creative possibilities, adapting the same design for different themes.

- Cut a 4″ x 5 1/4″ panel of Echo Park Love Notes patterned paper.
- Add a strip of gray cardstock and white cardstock along the bottom of the patterned paper panel to simulate a floor and baseboard.
- Cut the Cozy Toes Slippers from a variety of cardstock colors. Assemble.
- Add the slippers to the patterned paper panel. Trim along the top as necessary and add to an A2-size card base.
- Create a custom sentiment on your computer and cut with the banner die in the Cozy Toes Slippers set. Add to the card front with foam adhesive.

See the other cards I created with the Cozy Toes Slippers set HERE, HERE, and HERE.

Winter Wonderland: A-Frame House Card

Hello! Are you embracing the magic of the winter season? This winter-themed card showcases an A-frame house set in a serene, snowy forest. The festive sentiment “Fa La La La” adds holiday cheer.

I revisited a previous design but gave it a fresh twist by using different colors and changing how I added snow to the scene. I explored a variety of techniques for adding snowy details to cards HERE.

- Dry-emboss light-teal cardstock with a snow folder. I used an embossing folder made by Sizzix, now retired. Add panel to A2-size card base.
- Cut a snowbank from Snowdrift cardstock and add to the background. I used a die in the now-retired Spellbinder Camper Life set.
- Cut the Layered Narrow Pines from Snowdrift cardstock. Each tree has two parts. To create a snow effect, apply Cosmic Shimmer – Fluffy Stuff – White to the overlay pieces and heat set. Assemble.
- Cut the A Frame House from a variety of cardstock colors. I used a Taylored Expression brick embossing folder to add texture to the chimney. Add Cosmic Shimmer – Fluffy Stuff – White to the top of the chimney and the roof and heat set.
- With dies in the Lawn Fawn Build-A-House Beach Add-On and Build-A-Cabin sets, cut windows and a light. Assemble and add to the house.
- Press the sentiment in Thunder ink (Jet Set ink set) with the Mistletoe Greetings plate and cut with the coordinating plate.

I am entering this card into the Simon Says Stamp Challenge with a theme of Cold & Frosty.

Santa Claus Cards: A Crafting Round-Up

Ho ho ho! Santa Claus is the heart of Christmas magic, symbolizing joy, generosity, and the wonder of the season. In this round-up of handmade cards, Santa Claus takes center stage. While this post is coming a bit late for this year, it’s perfect for planning ahead—many of the featured supplies may be discounted now, making it the ideal time to stock up for next season’s crafting! Click on the card image to be taken to the original post for additional details.

A welcoming Santa takes center stage on this card, set in a Polaroid-style frame.

This card showcases Santa with a bag of toys and a bell, standing on a snowbank. The dry-embossed snowy background and felt accents on Santa add rich texture.

This card features an old-fashioned stamped Santa and vintage-style sentiment, paired with plaid patterned paper for a nostalgic holiday feel.

This slimline card shows a pink-to-red ombré inked silhouette with Santa, children, and a sleigh, set against a teal background. Sequins create sparkling snowflakes, and a white-embossed sentiment completes the festive design.

This slimline card pairs a light teal, dry-embossed peppermint stripe background with Santa’s face appearing as one of three whimsical ornaments.

This tag shows a small Santa inside a snow globe. The stenciled white trees on kraft cardstock create a rustic, yet festive, background.

This card depicts Santa’s workshop, crafted with dies from a shed set. The shed features doors adorned with a Santa sign and stockings. Santa’s sleigh, loaded with a few packages, sits outside—offering evidence of his hard work.

These cards capture a variety of Santa-inspired designs, ranging from playful to nostalgic, to spark your holiday cardmaking creativity. Which Santa stamps or dies in your collection are your favorites? Do you have any Santa-themed products on your wish list?