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Spellbinders | Americana Quilt Card

Hello! Making this Americana quilt card was an absorbing process, almost like assembling a small paper quilt. I used an older 3″ quilt square die (Flower Mini Quilt by Becca Feeken) from Spellbinders and inlaid red, white, and blue patterned papers to create a classic Americana patchwork. I repeated the process to make a second square. The finished card is 3 1/4″ x 6 1/4″ and is kept simple with a BetterPress sentiment. The result feels nostalgic. This card idea occurred to me after I posted about Red, White, and Blue cards.

This card came together easily and became a relaxing project while I was brushing up on my watercolor skills for a different card. I’ve been enjoying revisiting older products, such as the Flower Mini Quilt die set, and discovering new ways to use them. You can see a guest blog post from several years ago that uses this die set and others in the Home Sweet Quilt Collection HERE.

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Fourth of July Bicycle Card Scene

Hello! This Fourth of July card was created more as a small scene piece than a traditional greeting card. I built it around the large Spellbinders bicycle die set (the Big Bicycle from Bibi’s Cats and Pugs Collection), combining it with balloon dies and additional elements from other Spellbinders sets.

I used patterned paper from Echo Park for the background and a coordinating Echo Park sentiment. The overall design was inspired by an image I saw in a shop window of a garden flag. To accommodate the scene and keep the proportions balanced, I worked in an 8” x 8” format, which allowed the elements to breathe and interact visually rather than being constrained by a standard card size.

The result is less about practicality and more about storytelling in paper form.

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Spellbinders | Mahalo Penguin Card

Hello! This fun tropical card features a penguin dressed for island adventures, wearing a hula skirt and a headdress. Created with another of the June 2026 Spellbinders Crate subscription bonus items, the scene is framed inside a Polaroid-style frame layered over a dry-embossed background and cheerful patterned paper. The die-cut Mahalo banner, cut with a die included in the June 2026 Small Die of the Month set, adds the perfect finishing touch. (Mahalo is a Hawaiian expression of gratitude that goes beyond a simple thank you, reflecting genuine appreciation and connection.) With its CAS design and easy assembly, this card comes together quickly while still delivering plenty of personality. The Polaroid-style frame gives the card the feel of a snapshot from a favorite vacation, capturing a happy tropical memory in paper form.

A quick note: This June Club Kits release is my last as part of the design team for Spellbinders. I’ve truly enjoyed working with their products, and I’m grateful for the opportunity. This decision is about making more space for real-life priorities, not a reflection of the products themselves.

Going forward, I’ll be sharing cardmaking projects using supplies I personally choose and purchase, and I’ll still include affiliate links where appropriate.

Spellbinders | Hula Girl Card

Hello! I’m sharing a tropical-inspired card featuring one of the June 2026 Spellbinders Crate subscription bonus items. The scene of a charming hula girl with tiki torches is set against a dry-embossed background. I used a BetterPress sentiment to complete the design. The result is a fun, cheerful card that captures the relaxed spirit of a tropical getaway.

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Spellbinders | Tropical Blooms Card

Hello! Bring a touch of the tropics to your cardmaking with this vibrant design featuring the Spellbinders June 2026 Large Die Kit Club. This may be one of the most elaborate and intricately detailed floral die sets I’ve ever worked with! The tropical blooms take center stage against a dry-embossed background filled with pineapple texture for added dimension and interest.

While I chose a BetterPress sentiment for this card, the kit also includes dies to create an “Aloha” greeting, making it easy to embrace the set’s island-inspired theme. The combination of lush florals, tropical motifs, and rich texture creates a card that feels warm, cheerful, and perfect for a variety of occasions.

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