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Hello Card with Stenciled Rainbow Birdhouses

Hello! Sometimes, a simple design with a pop of color is all you need to make a cheerful card! Today, I’m sharing a quick and easy hello card featuring a row of stenciled birdhouses inked in a vibrant rainbow of colors. To keep things simple, I used a stamped and die-cut “Hello” sentiment—an effortless way to add dimension to an otherwise single-layer card.

- Add Mowed Lawn ink to the base of a white cardstock panel to create the grass. I used vellum to mask the sky and create the straight line.
- Mask the grass and ink the birdhouse posts with the Newton’s Nook Birdhouse Line Stencil. The stencil includes three rows with etching to aid with alignment.
- Move the stencil and ink the birdhouses. Move the stencil again to ink the birds and birdhouse openings.
- Trim stencil panel and add to a black cardstock base.
- Stamp the I’ve Got You Covered sentiment and cut with the coordinating die. Add to card with foam adhesive.

Simon Hurley | Deck the Halls

Hello! Today, I’m sharing a festive card created with Simon Hurley’s layering stencil – Mod Christmas Trees. This design features three inked Christmas trees adorned with gold decorations, adding depth and shimmer. The “Deck the Halls” sentiment ties the design together, complementing the trio of decorated trees.

- Create an A-2 size card base from Pomegranate cardstock.
- Stencil the first layer of trees with Later Gator green ink.
- Next, add Rustic Wilderness ink to all three trees with the half tree portion of the Mod Christmas Trees stencil.
- Stencil gold pigment ink (I used Color Box) through the stencil for the tree trunks.
- Next add the three gold pastes (left to right) – Slippery When Wet Astro Paste, Slippery when Wet Lunar Paste, and Golden Hour Solar Paste. Once dry, trim the panel and mat with gold cardstock. Add assembly to card base.

- Glimmer foil the Joyful Christmas Sentiments plate in Matte Gold and cut with the coordinating die. Add to the card with foam square adhesive.

This Clean and Simple card design shines with its simplicity, but achieving that effortless look takes attention to detail and a steady hand.

Say Hello with Floral Elegance

Hello! Say “hello” in style with this easy-to-make card featuring the Spellbinders December 2024 Small Die Kit Club set – “Blooming Hello.” The large “H” is adorned with delicate floral elements and set against a patterned paper background. Using muted colors, this design offers a touch of vintage charm that’s perfect for any occasion. Whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned crafter, this card’s simplicity and elegance make it a joy to create.

- Cover an A2-size card base with patterned paper. (I used a sheet from the Echo Park Love Notes pack.)
- Cut letters and floral items from a variety of cardstock colors with the Small Die set.
- Add the letters to the card background with foam squares.
- Assemble floral elements as needed and add to the “H” with glue and foam squares.

Monster Love: Easy Valentine’s Day Card

Hello! Valentine’s Day is the perfect time to get creative, and what’s more charming than a playful monster spreading love? This card, made with the Spellbinders December 2024 Large Die Kit Club Monster Love Pop set, combines an adorable die-cut monster, a heart accent, and the simple sentiment “Be Mine.” With a patterned paper background and a die-cut frame to spotlight the monster, this card is as easy to make as it is delightful to give.

- Create a patterned paper frame (Love Notes) with a die in the Underwater Tunnel set. Add to an A2-size card base with foam adhesive.
- Cut the monster, heart, and sentiment with dies in the Monster Love Pop set from a variety of cardstock colors. Also cut glitter foam with the heart and monster body. Assemble. The glitter foam provides dimension.
- Add heart, monster, and sentiment to center of card.

With its whimsical design, easy assembly, and the use of patterned paper to add visual interest, this card is perfect for crafting a heartfelt Valentine with minimal effort!

Sugarplum Wishes Card with Santa Slippers

Hello! The versatility of Cozy Toes Slippers set shines again in my latest creation! The October 2024 Large Die of the Month offering at Spellbinders is now available for individual sale. This time, I’ve crafted a festive card featuring Santa slippers, paired with the whimsical sentiment “Sugarplum Wishes.” This is the third card I’ve made with this set, showcasing how easy it is to use the same overall design while creating different looks. Check out my earlier blog posts to see how I used this versatile set to create cards featuring penguin and reindeer slippers for more cozy inspiration!

- Cover an A-2 size card base with patterned paper.
- With the Cozy Toes Slippers set, cut slippers, legs, and pajamas from a variety of cardstock colors, prints, and textures. Assemble.
- Add elements to the card front with adhesive. Trim as necessary.
- Press the sentiment in black ink on Snowdrift cardstock and cut with the coordinating die. Add to the card with foam adhesive.