Large Die of the Month - Right as Rain

Elegant Valentine Card with a Monster Twist

Hello! Following the design of my first Valentine’s Day card with the Spellbinders December 2024 Large Die Kit Club Monster Love Pop set, I’ve created a new version with this month’s Caboodle Bonus! This card showcases a playful monster in formal Valentine colors—gold, black, white, and red—holding a love letter in one hand and a heart on a stick in the other. This card combines sophistication with whimsy. Scroll for info on the Big Holiday Wrap-Up, available from December 17, 2024, to December 25, 2024, at 11:59 PST.

- Create a patterned paper frame (Honey Bee Pinstripes And Polka Dots Holiday) with a die in the Underwater Tunnel set.
- Adhere a coordinating patterned paper to an A2-size card base, leaving a narrow white border from the cardstock base for added contrast.
- Add the frame to the base with foam adhesive.
- Cut the monster, heart, and sentiment with dies in the Monster Love Pop and You’re My Favorite Monster sets from a variety of cardstock colors. Assemble.
- Cut accessories and heart embellishments with dies in the Parcel & Post Mailbox and Parcel & Post Heart Decorations sets.
- Press the Always and Forever sentiment and cut with the coordinating die.

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!

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- 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.

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.

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Snuggle Season Card with Reindeer Slippers

Hello! I’m excited to share another cozy card using the “Cozy Toes Slippers” set – the October 2024 Large Die of the Month offering at Spellbinders. This design features charming reindeer slippers at the ends of festive PJs, paired with the sentiment “Snuggle Season.” With so many fun slipper options in this set, it’s easy to customize cards for any winter occasion. You can see my first card with this die set HERE.

- 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 brown ink on Snowdrift cardstock and cut with the coordinating die. Add to the card with foam adhesive.