cardmaking - Right as Rain

Special Delivery! A Snail Mail Card

Hello! Who says mail delivery has to be boring? My latest card brings a delightful twist to happy mail with a charming little snail on a mission! Using the Snail Mail Post die set—this month’s Small Die of the Month offering at Spellbinders—I crafted a whimsical scene featuring a determined snail, a colorful post box, and cheerful tulips. This snail is ready to spread joy, one letter at a time!

- Add patterned paper to an A2-size card base.
- Cut snail, post box, and tulips with dies in the Snail Mail Post set from a variety of cardstock colors. Assemble.
- Stamp Message Strips sentiment on Classic White cardstock in black ink and cut with a coordinating die.
- Cut patterned paper with the sloped line die in the Snail Mail Post set to create the ground. Attach to card base.
- Add elements to the card with foam squares and dot adhesive.

Spellbinders Lock & Key Mailbox

Hello! Step back in time with the Spellbinders Lock & Key Mailbox die set—the April Large Die of the Month Club release! This detailed vintage post box captures the romance of handwritten letters and classic correspondence. With the sentiment built right in, it serves as both the focal point and a time-saving element, making assembly effortless. Whether you’re crafting for a special occasion or simply sending a heartfelt note, this design brings nostalgia and charm to every creation.

- Cover an A2-card base with patterned paper.
- Cut the mailbox, letter, and flowers with dies in the Lock & Key Mailbox set. Use the mailbox outline die to cut black foam. Assemble the mailbox, backing the assembly with the foam piece. Adhere to the card base.
- Assemble the flower and envelope, slipping elements into the mailbox slot. Glue key to the card.

Adorable Crocodile Birthday Card

Hello! Why use just one die set when you can mix and match for even more creative fun? This charming birthday card features a crocodile carrying a bundle of balloons, brought to life with dies from two different Spellbinders kit clubs.

- Create an A2-size card base from textured white cardstock.
- Cut patterned paper with the largest die in the Essential Stylish Ovals set. Create the ground by cutting patterned paper with the same die and trimming. Add patterned pieces together and to the card case.
- Cut crocodile, balloons, and clouds with dies in the Hooray! It’s Your Birthday and Birthday Bliss sets. Assemble.
- Heat-emboss the Message Strips sentiment on black cardstock and cut with the coordinating die.
- Add assembled elements to the card base with dot and foam adhesive.

The Hooray! It’s Your Birthday and Birthday Bliss, as well as other past kit clubs, are on sale through April 8, 2025!

Spellbinders | Step Into Spring

Hello! Today, I’m sharing a cheerful handmade card featuring a pair of rainboots brimming with vibrant spring blossoms. Created with a previous Spellbinders Small Die kit, this floral rainboot card is sure to brighten someone’s day! The Rainboot Bouquet and other past kit clubs are now on sale through April 8, 2025!

- - Create an A2-size card base and cover with a panel of patterned paper.
  - Cut the Rainboot Bouquet pieces from a variety of cardstock colors and assemble.
  - Stamp the Message Strips sentiment in black ink and cut with a coordinating die in the set.
  - Add the assembled Rainboot Bouquet and sentiment to the card base using foam adhesive as needed.

I previously used the Rainboot Bouquet die set HERE.

Watercolored Birdhouses with Newton’s Nook

Hello! Birdhouses make for a cheerful and inviting focal point in card designs. For this card, I used a Newton’s Nook stamp set and brought the stamped images to life with watercoloring. A scalloped die-cut background adds a playful touch, and I stamped the sentiment on a cloud for easy placement. Let’s take a closer look at how this colorful card came together!

- Create an A2-size card base from white cardstock.
- Cut a scallop background from patterned paper. (I used a die in the Mama Elephant Basic Set.) Adhere to base.
- Stamp Birdhouse Greetings birdhouses with VersaFine ink on Arches Cold Press watercolor paper; heat set.
- Watercolor the images—I used Tombow markers and Derwent Inktense pencils. You can read more about watercoloring stamped images here. Once dry, I added depth and detail with colored pencils. I don’t often get the chance to experiment with different coloring mediums, but when I do, it’s always an enjoyable creative process!
- Cut the images with the coordinating dies.
- Stamp Birdhouse Greetings sentiment on to white cardstock and cut with a die in the On Cloud Nine set. Cut an additional cloud with a die in the same set.
- Add birdhouses to card background with foam adhesive and the clouds with dot adhesive.