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Spellbinders | Stars, Stripes & Celebration

Hello! I’m sharing a card made with bonus items from the Spellbinders Crate, an embossing folder and die set, and it felt like the perfect project to celebrate the United States’ 250th birthday. The background was created using a fireworks embossing folder, which instantly sets a festive tone. For the focal point, I filled an Uncle Sam hat with florals, an American flag, and a firework, creating a design that feels both patriotic and celebratory. I finished the card with a subtle BetterPress sentiment that complements the design without detracting from the focal image.

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Spellbinders | Tropical Fun

Hello! Today’s card brings a burst of tropical fun featuring the May 2026 Large Die Kit Club from Spellbinders. I created a bright, playful scene featuring a cheerful parrot paired with a soda can, a colorful fruit skewer, and a tiny umbrella for that extra island touch. The embossed background helps set the tone with added texture. Finished with a BetterPress sentiment, the card has a lighthearted, vacation-inspired feel.

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Spellbinders | Bears on Vacation

Hello! Today’s A2-size card features the Spellbinders May 2026 Small Die of the Month set, with two adorable die-cut bears and a suitcase creating a sweet little scene (the kit also includes a cat). I used oval dies to focus attention on the focal point and added patterned paper for extra interest. The sentiment BetterPress “Hello Sweet Friend” finishes the card perfectly, making this a simple, cheerful design for sending a thoughtful note.

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Elizabeth Craft Designs | Dog in Jeep

Hello! Today I’m sharing a birthday card (measuring 6″ x 7″) created with dies from Elizabeth Craft Designs. The Jeep die was originally designed for a now-retired collection. I paired it with a dog from the more recent Dog Days Collection. Swapping in a different animal gives the design a fresh personality while keeping a fun feel for anyone who enjoys a little adventure.

I added the “Happy Birthday” sentiment created from the Always and Forever Sentiments set from Spellbinders. I always end up with extra sentiments from this set since you press and cut 16 at a time, which makes it a great value. Those extras are perfect for adding to scene cards where the main focus is the imagery, and the sentiment supports the story.

I created a similar card with the monkey in the Jeep HERE. I created a scene with the dog in a car (part of the Dog Days Collection) HERE.

You don’t always need to reinvent the wheel when making cards. Mixing and matching older products from the same company can lead to fresh, unexpected combinations that feel brand new. It’s also a smart way to be economical with both your time and budget, getting more mileage from the products you already own.

Retired Elizabeth Craft Designs die sets: Safari Jeep, Party Accessories

Elizabeth Craft | Window Scene

Hello! I’ve always loved window cards, and this one is a perfect example of why. The design, created with Elizabeth Craft Designs dies, features an arched window over a rectangular frame, creating a strong architectural focal point. A cat, a dog, a bird, and a tulip-filled window box bring warmth and personality to the composition. Everything is cut from solid cardstock, which keeps the shapes crisp and graphic. The simple “From All of Us” sentiment keeps the focus on the scene.

- Cover a 5″ x 7″ card base with patterned paper.
- With the Through the Window set (from the Everyday Memories Collection), cut the windows, shutters, dog, cat, bird, and window box. Back the windows with yellow cardstock. Create the window assembly. While the Through the Window set includes flowers, I chose to cut tulips using dies in the Garden Edges and Fence set.
- Press the Always and Forever sentiment and cut with its coordinating die.
  Add the window assembly to the card base. Attach the cat, dog, and bird with foam adhesive. Adhere the sentiment with dot adhesive.