Spellbinders - Right as Rain

Spellbinders Oink-tastic Birthday Card

There’s something irresistibly charming about farm animals, and this birthday card is no exception! Featuring an adorable pig set in a picturesque country scene, this lighthearted design is perfect for bringing smiles. I used products in the Spellbinders On the Farm Collection to create this playful card, complete with a punny sentiment that adds a touch of humor. Whether you’re crafting for a farm lover or just looking for a fun and whimsical birthday greeting, this card is sure to be a hit!

- Cover an A2-size card base with patterned paper.
- Cut white cardstock with an arch in the Essential Arches set and add to the card base.
- Stamp the Ham It Up sentiment on blue cardstock and cut the panel with the next smallest Essential Arches die.
- With the same arch die, cut white cardstock and two shades of green. Use the Landscape Edges dies to cut clouds, hills, and grass. Add the layers to the sentiment panel. Add the assembly to the card base.
- Cut the pig, hat, and scarf with dies in the Ham It Up set from a variety of cardstock colors. Assemble and add to the card base with foam squares.

The Ham It Up set, which includes both a focal die set and coordinating stamps, offers many creative possibilities.

Spellbinders Small Die of the Month kit

Hello! Spring is all about fresh blooms and new beginnings, and what better way to capture that joy than with a whimsical card? I used the Spellbinders February Small Die of the Month Club kit—Step Into Spring—to create this playful design featuring a pair of legs, complete with socks overflowing with vibrant flowers. This cheerful and unique card is perfect for celebrating the season!

- Cover an A2-size card base with patterned paper.
- With the Small Die of the Month Club kit, cut the shoes, socks, legs, and flowers from a variety of cardstock colors. Assemble.
- Cut the sentiment with the Fresh Picked Sentiments set twice—from white and black cardstock. Assemble the sentiment to create a drop shadow.
- Add the assembled shoes and sentiment to the card base.

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Step Into Spring with a Bunny Easter Card

Hello! With Groundhog Day in the rearview mirror, I am looking forward to spring and Easter. With this month’s Spellbinders Large Die of the Month Dancin’ Hoppy Bunnies Everywhere set, I created a sweet spring-themed design featuring a girl bunny ready to celebrate the season in style. This charming set lets you dress up the bunny in different looks, making it a fun and versatile addition to your card-making stash.

- Cover an A2-size card base with spring-themed patterned paper.
- With the largest die in the Essential Stylish Ovals set, cut white cardstock. Use the next smaller die in the set, cut spring-themed patterned paper. Add to card base.
- Cut the bunny, eggs, sentiment, and accessories with dies in the Large Die of the Month set.
- Add the bunny and other elements with dot and foam adhesive to the card front.

Whimsical Gnome-Themed Valentine Card

Hello! Ready to add a touch of whimsy to your Valentine’s Day? This handmade card features a gnome standing beside a charming mushroom house, accompanied by a friendly snail and a heartfelt “love you” sentiment. Crafted using Spellbinders dies, this card celebrates the season of love with a dash of whimsy!

- Dry-emboss Sea Glass cardstock A2-size panel with the Tiny Dots folder; add to card base.
- Adhere strip of dark gray cardstock (Taylored Expressions Poppy Seed) along the bottom as a ground.
- Cut the house and snail from cardstock with the Mushroom Mansion die set; assemble.
- Cut the gnome with dies in the Garden Buddies set; assemble.
- Cut the heart wand and embellishment hearts with dies in the Parcel & Post Heart Decorations set.
- Cut the sentiment from black cardstock and vellum with dies in the Space Greetings set; assemble.
- Add assembled items to the card base with dot and foam adhesive.

Looking for more inspiration with these dies? Check out this fall-themed card.

Charming House-Themed Cards

Hello! Depictions of houses on cards evoke a sense of comfort, nostalgia, and storytelling, inviting the viewer into a miniature world of charm and personality. My fascination with houses began in childhood, sparked by the illustration of the “Old Woman Who Lived in a Shoe” in Mother Goose. In this post, I’m sharing a roundup of cards from my blog archive where houses take center stage. Click on the card image to be taken to the original post for additional details.

Of all the dies in my collection, I’ve used the Lawn Fawn Build-a-House die set and its add-ons more than any other. It’s perfect for crafting scenes that suit a variety of seasons and occasions, from Halloween haunts to cozy Christmas cottages.

Mushroom houses bring a touch of whimsy to handmade cards. Here are two cards that showcase these charming homes: one with a stamped and watercolored design and another with a die-cut mushroom house. Both cards include playful gnomes adding to the magical and storybook-like feel of these creations.

The cards below feature beach huts (day-use structures perfect for seaside relaxation). These designs are perfect for sending warm and sunny wishes, no matter the season.

Smaller customizable house die sets offer possibilities for creating charming scenes. The card below shows two homes crafted from the same set, complete with trees and a picket fence for a picture-perfect neighborhood feel.

While I do have cards featuring birdhouses, lighthouses, dog houses, garden sheds, and garages, this roundup focuses on traditional and whimsical homes leaving the others for another time.

I hope you’ve enjoyed this roundup of house-themed cards! Revisiting these designs has inspired me to pull out my house-themed products and start creating more scenes! Do you use the house motif in your own cardmaking? What stamps and/or dies do you own that feature houses? Do you have any on your wishlist?