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Spellbinders | Autumn Barn Scene

Hello! As F. Scott Fitzgerald said, “Life starts all over again when it gets crisp in the fall.” It’s the perfect time to send warm thoughts and thanks to those who’ve made a difference in your life. This card, featuring a peaceful barn nestled in an autumn landscape is ideal for expressing gratitude during the fall season. This card, created with this month’s Large Die of the Month at Spellbinders – “Picture Perfect Autumn” – is perfect for sending a thoughtful thank you during the cozy autumn months.

- Create a 5″ x 7″ card base and cover with a panel of Sea Glass cardstock debossed with the Tiny Dots folder.
- Cut elements with dies in the Large Die of the Month set from a variety of color cardstock. I used Distress Inks when necessary to add shading.
- Assemble elements as required. Add to scene with dot and foam adhesive.

The scene created with the Large Die of the Month captures the beauty of autumn with vibrant colors and intricate details that draw you in.

Spellbinders | Fall Wreath Card

Hello! As the leaves begin to turn, there’s no better time to create a card that captures the warmth and togetherness of the season. This fall-themed wreath card pairs a Spellbinders die set with a BetterPress sentiment.

- Dry-emboss a Teal Topaz panel with the Deco Holiday folder and add to an A2-size card base.
- Color white cardstock with a variety of Distress Ink colors and cut with dies in the Build-A-Wreath set.
- Assemble flowers, bow, and twig wreath. Add to card background.
- BetterPress All Seasons Autumn Sentiments sentiment on Snowdrift cardstock with Icing on the Cake ink. Cut with coordinating die. I have been experimenting with a number of different inks. I really liked how well this Catherine Pooler ink worked.
- Add sentiment to card with foam adhesive.

Do you hang a fall wreath on your door?

Gnome & Mushroom Home in Cozy Autumn Hues

Hello! Today, I’m excited to share a delightful fall-themed card that features an adorable gnome standing beside a charming mushroom house, accompanied by a friendly snail and a cheerful “hello” sentiment. Created with Spellbinders dies, the card’s warm palette of teals, yellow, orange, brown, and green brings the essence of fall to life.

- With the Tiny Dots folder, dry-emboss an off-white panel cut with the largest die in the Matting Basics A set and add to a Teal Topaz 5″ x 7″ card base.
- Cut Garden Buddies and Mushroom Mansion elements from a variety of cardstock colors. Assemble as necessary.
- Cut sentiment with dies in the Hello Smile set from vellum and Timber. Assemble.
- Add elements to card background with dot adhesive and foam adhesive.

For more seasonal inspiration, check out this post where I shared a roundup of fall-themed cards.

Spellbinders | Team Spirit Penguin

Hello! With the start of regular season football just around the corner, I am sharing a handmade card featuring a penguin sporting his (her) team’s colors. Using Spellbinders dies, I’ve dressed this penguin in Seattle Seahawks green and blue, perfect for celebrating my hometown team. But don’t worry—whether you’re a fan of another team or want to make a card for someone else, the penguin’s scarf and earmuffs can easily be changed to match any sports colors.

- Create card background from a Purple Mist cardstock panel cut with the largest die in the Precision Layering A2 A set and dry-embossed with the Sparkling Snow 3D folder. Add to A2-size card base.
- Cut penguin with dies in the Whimsical Winter Critters and Festive Ornaments sets from a variety of cardstock colors. Assemble.
- Cut snowflakes with dies in the Christmas Wreath Add-Ons and the Holiday Decorations die sets from white flock.
- BetterPress the All Seasons Winter sentiment in black ink and cut with coordinating die.

Bring a touch of team spirit to your cards with this design!

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Spellbinders | Colorful Expressions Blooms

Hello! Today, I am sharing a “hello” card created with Spellbinders August 2024 Large Die of the Month Kit “Colorful Expressions Blooms.” The design features an arrangement of die-cut flowers and greenery paired with a sentiment created with the August 2024 Small Die of the Month Kit – “Colorful Expressions Sentiments.”

Cut Sea Glass cardstock with largest die in the 5 x 7 Matting Basics A set and dry-emboss with the Tiny Dots folder. Attach to a 5″ x 7″ Brushed Gold card base.
With the Large Die of the Month Kit set, cut elements from a variety of cardstock colors. Assemble as required. Add elements to card background, trimming overlap as necessary.
Cut sentiment with dies in the Small Die of the Month Kit set and add to card front with foam adhesive.