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Party Time Cake Birthday Card

Hello! For this colorful birthday card, I played with the fun and festive Party Time Cake set, the bonus item this month for the Deluxe Caboodle Value Club Membership at Spellbinders. Using the cake die multiple times, I created a lineup of cakes in various colors, with a die-cut banner and cheerful balloons, created with dies in the Small Die of the Month set, to add to the celebratory feel. The design highlights repetition as a technique, making each cake both a focal point and part of a fun, cohesive look.

You can view a video describing the bonus item HERE. Learn more about repetition in card design in THIS POST.

- Cover a 5″ x 7″ card base with patterned paper.
- With the Party Time Cake set, cut cakes, cake stands, and candles from a variety of colored cardstock. Assemble.
- With the Small Die of the Month set, cut balloons, balloon strings, and sentiment banner from a variety of colored cardstock. Assemble.
- Add assembled items to card base with dot and foam adhesive.

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Hooray! Spellbinders Whimsical Frog Card

Hello! Today, I am sharing a playful birthday card created with the November Large Die of the Month – “HOORAY! It’s Your Birthday” – by Spellbinders. The colorful card features a cute frog driving a car attached to a “Hooray!” flag. Scroll for information about the Pre-Holidays Savings Event at Spellbinders.

- Cut a Sea Glass cardstock panel with the Essential Rectangle die and dry-emboss with the Stargazer folder.
- Cut a strip from Doodlebug patterned paper and add to the dry-embossed panel to create a ground.
- Add assembly to an A-2 card base.
- Create car, frog, flag, and presents with dies in the Large Die of the Month set from a variety of cardstock colors and assemble.
- Add the assemblies to the card background.

This limited time Pre-Holiday Clearance Sale is available until November 13, 2024 at 11:59 MST.

Up, Up, and Away Turtle Birthday Card

Hello! Birthdays are always a reason to lift spirits, and this whimsical card featuring a floating turtle with balloons does just that! Created with the November Small Die of the Month – “Birthday Bliss” – at Spellbinders. This card brings together playful elements and cheerful colors, perfect for sending birthday joy. The turtle, floating up into a clear sky with his balloon bouquet, makes a scene that’s sure to bring a smile.

- Cut Doodlebug Gingham-Linen patterned paper with the largest Essential Rectangles die and add to an A2-size card base.
- Cut card elements from a variety of cardstock colors with the dies in the November Small Die of the Month set. Assemble as necessary.
- Add to the card front with dot and foam adhesive.

With this set, it’s easy to create an adorable card in just a few simple steps!

Head HERE for a November Small Die of the Month tutorial.

Spellbinders | Wish Big

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Make a birthday extra special with this whimsical monster-themed card, perfect for celebrating a 5th birthday! Paired with a cheerful “wish big” sentiment, this card is sure to bring smiles and joy. The die-cut sentiment was created with the Spellbinders August 2024 Small Die of the Month kit – “Colorful Expressions Sentiments.”

I paired the die-cut sentiment with previously released products to showcase the set’s versatility. Whether you’re crafting for your own child or a friend’s, this card is a delightful way to mark a milestone with a touch of playful charm.

Spellbinders | Birthday Fairy Tales

Hello! Today I am participating in a blog hop sharing projects created with Spellbinders Club Add Ons, (offered January to May 2024), which are now available for individual purchase. A full list of blog hop participants is at the end of the post. You should have reached me from the blog of Daniel West. Step into a world of enchantment with this birthday card featuring the Spellbinders die set Fairy Tales.

To celebrate this release, Spellbinders is giving away a $25 gift certificate to 3 lucky blog readers – selected from the comments on our blog. Giveaway closes Sunday, August 11th, 11:59 pm MST. The winner will be announced in this blog hop post the following Wednesday. The winner is responsible for shipping costs, duties, and taxes. Please note that store credit (gift certificate) cannot be applied to Club Subscriptions. Store credit can be applied to shop past Club products, Club extras and regular releases.

With a whimsical castle in shades of pink and purple, this card is perfect for celebrating a special girl’s birthday. Whether you’re crafting for your daughter, niece, or a little princess at heart, this card captures the magic of fairy tales and adds a touch of wonder to her big day. The Fairy Tales die set was offered as the Deluxe Caboodle set in March 2024; you can see the first card I created with the set HERE.