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Spellbinders | October 2023 Large Die of the Month

Hello and happy October! Today, I am sharing a Christmas card crafted with the Spellbinders October Large Die of the Month set – “Christmas Boutique” – slightly modified to make a charming house (rather than a storefront) adorned with Christmas florals. Read on to discover how to create the card. You can also head HERE for a tutorial on how to use the set.

- Glimmer foil blue cardstock in Gold with a sentiment in the Glitter Wishes set. The Large Die of the Month set includes a sentiment die to create the word “Noel.” I decided to use the glimmer-foiled sentiment at the base of the card front and consulted my post Prepping for Christmas Card Making for sentiment options. Trim panel to 5 1/2″ wide by 4 7/8″ tall and add to a card base.
- With a die in the Large Die of the Month set cut the house (boutique) base from green cardstock. Cut again from red cardstock and trim off the foliage on top. Cut floral and house pieces from a variety of cardstock colors. Add Rustic Wilderness ink to green cardstock elements (holly leaves, other leaves, Christmas trees) to differentiate from the green base color. Add enamel dots in red and white to the Christmas trees. Assemble.
- Add assembled house to card front.

Spellbinders | Yay for Autumn

Hello! Today, I am sharing another fall-/Halloween-themed card featuring the Spellbinders September Large Die of the Month set – “Boo-licious Fall Cupcake.” I previously shared a card created with this die set HERE. For this take, I created a background of pumpkins, gourds, leaves, and acorns, cut with dies in the set, and a focal image of a ghost in a witch’s hat.

Dry-emboss a 5″ x 7″ Snowdrift cardstock panel with the It’s My Party Too folder and add to a card base.
With the Large Die of the Month set, cut the pumpkins, gourds, leaves, and acorns from Teal Topaz, Rainforest, Purple Mist, Royal Amethyst, and Persimmon cardstock. Assemble as necessary and add to card base with foam adhesive.
Cut the ghost, witch’s hat, band, and sign from Snowdrift, Onyx, and Rainforest cardstock. Assemble and add to an oval cut with a die in the Essential Stylish Ovals set from vellum. Add foam adhesive to back of assembly and adhere to card front.
Embellish with white dots in the Dimensional Black & White Enamel Dots set.

Take advantage of the Spellbinders Fall Warehouse Sale that runs now through September 21!

Spellbinders | Boo-licious Cupcake Greetings

Get ready to be charmed by a non-spooky Halloween card featuring the Spellbinders September Large Die of the Month set – “Boo-licious Fall Cupcake.” With a color palette of pinks and teals, this card brings a playful twist to the Halloween spirit. Read on to discover how to create the card.

Dry-emboss a 4 x 5 1/4 inches Waterfall cardstock panel with the It’s My Party Too folder and add to a card base covered with canvas-textured white cardstock.
With the Large Die of the Month set, cut the cupcake base and frosting from Pink Sand, Snowdrift, and Dune cardstock; assemble.
Add cupcake to the card base.
Cut the elements – ghost, witch’s hat, sign, bats, acorn, pumpkin, gourd, and leaves – from Snowdrift, Onyx, Dahlia, Pink Sand, and Teal Topaz cardstock. Assemble as required. Add items to card.
Embellish with Two-Tone Teal enamel dots.

Do you prefer spooky or cute when it comes to Halloween?

Blooming Pomegranate | Spellbinders August 2023 Large Die

Hello! Today, I am sharing a thank you card showcasing the Spellbinders August 2023 Large Die of the Month kit – “Blooming Pomegranate.” This die set includes 23 dies that allow you to create a captivating botanical illustration of a pomegranate. Yesterday I shared a project created with the Small Die of the Month kit HERE.

For the botanical illustration, I chose teal, dark orange, dark red, yellow-gold, and white cardstock after looking at pomegranate illustrations online.

To begin, dry-emboss Waterfall cardstock with Scattered Fall embossing folder and trim to A2-size; add to card base.
Next, cut Large Die of the Month pieces from a variety of cardstock colors and assemble.
Next, glimmer foil the sentiment from Mini Everyday Sentiments in copper on Snowdrift cardstock. Cut with a banner die in the sentiment set.
Finally, add the card elements to the dry-embossed base by adhering the fruits and greenery. Finish by embellishing with white flowers.

You can find more Large Die of the Month inspiration on the Spellbinders blog HERE.

Crafting Christmas Magic | Spellbinders Large Die of the Month

Hello! I am thrilled to share a delightful Christmas card featuring the July 2023 Spellbinders Large Die of the Month set – “Stocking Full of Joy.” A stocking symbolizes the anticipation and excitement of receiving gifts and the warmth of festive traditions. Expect to see a number of “Christmas in July” projects this month.

With this versatile die set, I cut the gingerbread person, a whimsical gnome, festive greenery, and a peppermint stick. To add texture and visual appeal, I used a range of materials including brushed white cardstock.

The assembled pieces were arranged on a dry-embossed background, measuring 5 x 7 inches, created from Teal Topaz cardstock with the Flurry of Snowflakes 3D folder. Note: the stocking does fit on an A2-size card base.

Adding a touch of elegance, I glimmer foiled the sentiment – “Believe in the Magic” – in gold.

To complete the card and reinforce the magical theme, I embellished with snowflakes cut from white glitter foam.

Find more inspiration HERE.