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Spellbinders | Floral Birthday Card

Hello! Today’s card features a framed bouquet set against a dry-embossed background for added texture and depth. The die-cut “Happy Birthday” sentiment anchors the design at the bottom of the frame, while a patterned paper card base adds a subtle layer of color and interest. The combination of florals, embossing, and framing creates a birthday card that feels both polished and warm. Of course, this same design could be used for many occasions.

- Cover an A2-size card base with patterned paper.
- With the Leaf & Bloom dies, cut the flowers, stems, and leaf spray. Assemble.
- With the Mirrored Arch Labels set, cut a frame by nesting two dies, one larger than the other, and cutting them together. Use the die in between those sizes to cut cardstock and dry-emboss with the Distress Mix 3D folder. Adhere the dry-embossed panel to the back of the frame.
- Cut the sentiment with the Layered Happy Birthday set. Assemble.
- Layer the blooms onto the dry-embossed background. Trim at the bottom. Add the assembled sentiment to the base with foam squares.
- Add assembly to the card base.

Spellbinders | Market Shopping

Hello! Today, I am sharing a card created with this month’s Large Die of the Month Kit at Spellbinders. The shopping bag filled with produce, flowers, bread, milk, and cheese has a French market feel that makes it easy to build a scene full of everyday beauty. For this card, I used patterned paper for the bag to add a bit of personality and set it against a dry-embossed background for a soft texture.

- Dry-emboss an A2-size cardstock panel and add it to a card base.
- With dies in the Large Die of the Month Kit, cut the shopping bag pieces from patterned paper. Add the back piece to the card base. I cut the front panel 1/2″ longer than the amount shown. I scored the panel twice and adhered a 1/4″ flap to the back of the card. By doing so, I created a bottom for the bag.
- With dies in the Large Die of the Month Kit, cut the shopping bag contents and assemble as required. Add to the inside of the bag.
- Better Press the sentiment and cut with its coordinating die. Add to the front of the shopping bag.
- Adhere the bag closed with foam square adhesive.

Spellbinders | Potted Pansies Card

Hello! If you’re waiting on this month’s Spellbinders Die of the Month Kit, you’re in for something special. The pansies are beautifully designed, with bloom variations that make arranging them feel both easy and expressive. paired the arrangement with a dry-embossed background for subtle texture and added a patterned paper mat. The sentiment, “You’re in My Thoughts,” makes this a card perfect for reaching out with a quiet moment of care and connection.

- Dry-emboss an A2-size panel of Classic White cardstock and add it to a card base.
- Cut patterned paper with the largest die in the Mirrored Arch Labels set and add to the card base.
- Cut the pansies, greenery, and pot from a variety of cardstock colors using dies in the Small Die set. Assemble as required.
- Better Press the Always and Forever sentiment and cut with the coordinating die.
- Add the elements to the card base with glue, dot adhesive, and foam adhesive.

Spellbinders | Superheroine Card

Hello! Today I’m sharing a Mom or friendship card created with the Spellbinders March Small Die kit, featuring a super heroine in the clouds. The dry-embossed sky with a subtle star pattern, adds texture and dimension. The sentiment “You Saved the Day” perfectly complements the theme, making this card ideal for celebrating someone who truly does it all.

- Create an A2-size card base from Raven cardstock.
- Cut Breeze cardstock with the largest die in the Mirrored Arch Labels set and dry-emboss with the March Embossing Folder. Add to the card base.
- Cut the superheroine, clouds, stars, and sentiment with dies in the March Small Die kit from a variety of cardstock colors. Assemble and add to the prepared card base. I added Stickles to the stars and her head crown for sparkle.

Spellbinders | Easter Birthday Card

Hello! A birthday during the Easter season calls for a mashup of spring and celebration. This card combines a variety of Spellbinders supplies including the recently released Bunny Buddies set. I know many of you enjoy seeing how versatile these sets can be. I’ve shared other mashups featuring Simon Hurley designs before, and once again this card shows how easily these pieces can stretch beyond a single holiday or occasion.

- To begin, cover an A2-size card base with patterned paper (Echo Park Party Animal).
- Cut Cascade cardstock with the largest die in the Mirrored Arch Labels set and dry-emboss with the Floating Balloons folder. Add to the card base.
- Cut the frame with the Memory Frames die and back with patterned paper (Carta Bella They Say It’s Your Birthday). Add to the card.
- Cut the balloon with the smallest balloon die in the Color Block Balloons set. Assemble.
- Cut the sentiment banner, package, and party hat with dies in the Birthday Bear set. Assemble.
- Cut the bunny with the Bunny Buddies set. Assemble. I previously shared a card with the Bunny Buddies die set HERE.
- Add assembled elements to the prepared card with foam and dot adhesive.