Large Die of the Month - Right as Rain

Spellbinders | Swimming in Happiness

Hello! There’s something magical about bringing home new fish from the pet store. I captured that moment with Spellbinders die sets, creating two colorful fish swimming in a clear plastic bag. The design came together quickly with just a few die sets and delivers a big visual impact. With the sentiment “You Brighten My Day,” this card is perfect for sending cheer to someone special. The mix of colors and die-cut details brings this fun, aquarium-inspired card to life.

- Cover an A2-size card base with patterned paper.
- Cut the plastic bag and fish using dies in the Large Die and Caboodle sets. Assemble. You can see the other card I created using the Large Die set HERE.
- BetterPress the sentiment and cut with the coordinating die.
- Add elements to prepared card base with glue and foam adhesive.

Spellbinders | Make a Splash

Hello! I’m back with another underwater-themed card, this time featuring the Splash Tales die set, the August 2025 Large Die of the Month at Spellbinders. This fun and generous set includes everything you need to build a lively ocean scene. I used repetition to create five colorful fish in a variety of hues—almost like an underwater bouquet—surrounded by flowing plant life. The die-cut sentiment “Make a Splash” is perfect for a cheerful hello or celebration.

- Create an A2-size card base from white cardstock.
- Cut Seaside cardstock with the largest die in the Essential Arches set and adhere to base.
- Cut scene elements from a variety of cardstock colors using dies in the Large Die and Small Die sets. (You can see my Small Die set card HERE.) Assemble. Die-cut the sentiment from white cardstock and white foam. Assemble with glitter foam side down. This method ensures that the sentiment is well-supported, although the step is not required.
- Add elements to prepared card base with glue and foam squares.

Spellbinders | Gingerbread Mug Card

Hello! Today I am sharing a holiday card created with this month’s bonus die for the Spellbinders subscribers who sign up for all the kit clubs. This gingerbread Christmas mug echoes the reindeer mug card, which I shared earlier.

- - Cover an A2-size card base with a panel of patterned paper.
  - Cut gingerbread person and mug components with dies in the Caboodle Club bonus die set and the Small Die set. Assemble.
  - Press the Merry & Bright sentiment and cut with the coordinating die.
  - Add assembled mug and sentiment to the prepared card base with foam squares.

Spellbinders | Reindeer Mug Christmas Card

Hello! There’s nothing like a warm drink on a winter day, and this handmade card captures that feeling with a festive reindeer-shaped mug, created with the July Small Die of the Month Club kit at Spellbinders. The sentiment “snuggle season” perfectly sets the tone, while the background patterned paper adds to the holiday theme. The versatile “Cocoa Greetings” kit also includes dies to create Santa and penguin mugs—plenty of options for festive creativity!

- Cover an A2-size card base with a patterned paper panel.
- Cut the mug with dies in the “Cocoa Greetings” set. Assemble.
- Press sentiment and cut with its coordinating die.
- Add assembled mug and sentiment to card base with foam adhesive.

The Christmas mug makes an adorable and substantial focal point, and the creative fun comes in deciding which mug to build, what colors to use, and how to tie everything together with background and accents for a festive, personal touch.

Spellbinders | Warm Cocoa Wishes

Hello! I’m embracing the spirit of Christmas in July with a cozy winter-themed card created with the July 2025 Large Die of the Month kit from Spellbinders. The “Mugs & Mittens” die set includes several winter motifs for the cocoa topping including a snowman, Santa, and snowflake. The sentiment “Warm Cocoa Wishes” sets the tone for the season-to-come, while a snowflake dry-embossed background adds texture and depth.

- Dry-emboss an A2-panel of Breeze cardstock with the Flurry of Snowflakes 3D folder. Add to a card base.
- With the die set, cut cardstock for mittens, sweater sleeves, sentiment, mug, cocoa, and cocoa snowflake. Assemble.
- Add assembled items to card base.