Small Die of the Month - Right as Rain

Up, Up, and Away Turtle Birthday Card

Hello! Birthdays are always a reason to lift spirits, and this whimsical card featuring a floating turtle with balloons does just that! Created with the November Small Die of the Month – “Birthday Bliss” – at Spellbinders. This card brings together playful elements and cheerful colors, perfect for sending birthday joy. The turtle, floating up into a clear sky with his balloon bouquet, makes a scene that’s sure to bring a smile.

- Cut Doodlebug Gingham-Linen patterned paper with the largest Essential Rectangles die and add to an A2-size card base.
- Cut card elements from a variety of cardstock colors with the dies in the November Small Die of the Month set. Assemble as necessary.
- Add to the card front with dot and foam adhesive.

With this set, it’s easy to create an adorable card in just a few simple steps!

Head HERE for a November Small Die of the Month tutorial.

Spellbinders | Snow Much Fun Christmas Card

Hello! I’m delighted to share a Christmas-themed card featuring the Spellbinders “Festive Friends” die set – this month’s Small Die of the Month offering. Scroll to the supply list below for the link to purchase this die set individually. This card features a die-cut polar bear and penguin all decked out for the holidays, accompanied by the cheerful sentiment “snow much fun.”

- Cover an A2-size card base with patterned paper.
- With the Small Die of the Month set, cut bear, penguin, and embellishments from a variety of cardstock colors and textures. Assemble.
- BetterPress the All Seasons Winter sentiment in black ink on Snowdrift cardstock. Cut with the coordinating die set.
- Add elements to the card front with foam adhesive.

Spellbinders | Autumn Scarecrow Card

Hello! Today, I’m excited to share an autumn-themed card featuring the Spellbinders “Autumn Scare Crow” die set – this month’s Small Die of the Month offering. This card showcases a charming scarecrow standing in a field, with a pumpkin patch sign welcoming the harvest season.

- Cover an A2-size card base with patterned paper. Ink edges, adding more ink along the bottom to create a ground.
- Color Bristol paper with Distress Inks in a variety of colors. While this is more time-consuming than cutting from color cardstock, the technique offers variety in color that is not possible with solid color cardstock.
- With dies in the Small Die of the Month set, cut pieces and assemble as necessary.
- Add elements to card background, using foam adhesive to achieve dimension.

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.

Spellbinders | Wish Big

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Make a birthday extra special with this whimsical monster-themed card, perfect for celebrating a 5th birthday! Paired with a cheerful “wish big” sentiment, this card is sure to bring smiles and joy. The die-cut sentiment was created with the Spellbinders August 2024 Small Die of the Month kit – “Colorful Expressions Sentiments.”

I paired the die-cut sentiment with previously released products to showcase the set’s versatility. Whether you’re crafting for your own child or a friend’s, this card is a delightful way to mark a milestone with a touch of playful charm.