Spellbinders | All Seasons Collection

Hello! I’m thrilled to be a guest on the Spellbinders blog sharing three cards created with the All Seasons Scrapbooking Collection, exclusive to Spellbinders. The BetterPress plates in the collection feature a timeless lowercase script font for sentiments that fit any season and a multitude of occasions. I’ve used three of the BetterPress sets and one of the die sets from the collection, along with other Spellbinders die sets, to design a fall card, a Christmas card, and an Easter card. Each card highlights the beauty and adaptability of this collection, bringing a touch of seasonal charm to your crafting projects.


Spellbinders | Christmas Time Gnome

Hello! Rev up your holiday cardmaking with this Christmas card featuring a whimsical gnome behind the wheel of a sports car, loaded with festive presents! Created with Spellbinders die sets, this card brings together playful charm and holiday spirit, making it a perfect choice for spreading cheer. Created with an exclusive BetterPress plate, the “Christmas time” sentiment adds the final touch to this joyful scene. Scroll for information on the BOGO sale at Spellbinders, now through August 25, 2024.

Spellbinders | Christmas Time Gnome

Spellbinders | Christmas Time Gnome


Mindful Christmas Card Prep

Hello! As July comes to a close, it’s a great time to prepare for Christmas card making. Stores are beginning to stock new products for holiday crafting. In fact, Spellbinders already has released a number of holiday products with more to come. Just as I did last year in this post, I am evaluating the supplies I already own and identifying any gaps. In this post, I explore Christmas-themed products including BetterPress sentiment plates, focal item dies, background options, and specialty cardstock. Spellbinders is running a sale on past Christmas products.

Focal Item Dies: Which holiday-themed dies are you drawn to craft with – reindeer, Christmas trees, gnomes, snowmen? Santa is a perennial favorite, and there are many Santa die sets available. Click on the image to be taken to the original post with additional details.

Mindful Christmas Card Prep

Simon’s Snow Globes Collection includes a base set and several add-ons. I have used the Snowman Scene several times. Click on the image to be taken to the original post with additional details.

Mindful Christmas Card Prep

Backgrounds: Snowflake embossing folders – Sparkling Snow 3D and Flurry of Snowflakes 3D – add seasonal texture. The Starshine Background is a terrific way to create a subtly textured card base for the holidays and beyond.

Sentiments: Having purchased a BetterPress, I have been using the Merry and Bright sentiment set and plan to purchase additional holiday press plates. The Red Geranium Archival Ink works well for the holidays. Click on the image to be taken to the original post with additional details.

Mindful Christmas Card Prep

Specialty Cardstock: Glitter cardstock enhances holiday projects by adding festive and eye-catching sparkle. The Spring Tones and Jewel Tones packs include a variety of colors. Cardstock in metal-inspired colors and finishes can add a sophisticated and luxurious touch to holiday cards. The Gold, Silver, and Rose Gold packages include sheets of glitter metallic, matte metallic, brushed metallic, mirror metallic, and pearl metallic, which pair well with traditional holiday colors like red and green.


Spellbinders | Cats and Pugs Collection

Hello! Wow, where did the week go? At the moment, I am knee deep in Christmas project supplies. I will be sharing new creations in the coming weeks. In the meantime, I am a guest designer over on the Spellbinders blog sharing projects that showcase the Cats and Pugs Collection at Spellbinders. I would appreciate a visit from you there to see my projects and leave a comment!

Spellbinders | Cats and Pugs Collection


Old-World Charm | Spellbinders St. Nick

Hello! Step back in time with a Christmas card featuring the Spellbinders St. Nick die set. My slimline card showcases a charming, Father Christmas-inspired St. Nick holding a Christmas tree. St. Nick’s robe sparkles with red glitter, adding a touch of festive magic. Part of the Home for the Holidays Collection, the St. Nick die set offers accessories including a star, a lantern, and snowflake.

Old-World Charm | Spellbinders St. Nick

    • Cover a slimline-sized card base (3 1/2″ x 6 1/2″) with patterned paper.
    • Cut St. Nick, the tree, the lantern, and snowflakes with a variety of cardstock colors and textures. Assemble as required. Add Gold Mix Gems to tree for embellishment.
    • Press the Merry and Bright sentiment in Geranium Red and cut with the coordinating die.
    • Add St. Nick to card front with foam adhesive, the sentiment with dot adhesive, and the snowflakes with glue.