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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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Elizabeth Craft | Feathered Friends Hello

Hello! I’m back playing with the Elizabeth Craft Designs Birds & Dwellings die set. This time, I took a different approach from my previous card featuring the birdhouse and two cardinals. For today’s design, I chose the bird cage and paired it with two sweet birds, all die cut from watercolor paper that I colored with Distress Sprays. A dry-embossed background adds texture without competing with the focal elements. I finished the design with a tucked-away “hello” tag sentiment for a subtle finishing touch.

- Dry-emboss solid cardstock with an embossing folder. I used the now-retired Sizzix Tim Holtz Floral folder. Add panel to an A2-size card base.
- Using a die in the Essential Stylish Ovals set from Spellbinders, cut an oval from vellum.
- Cut watercolor cardstock, colored with Distress Sprays, with the Birds & Dwellings dies for the birds, birdcage, and florals. Assemble and add to the oval. Add the assembly to the card base.
- Stamp the sentiment (now-retired SU Timeless Tropical set) and cut it with a small tag die (now-retired MFT tag set).

A quick note: I’ve discontinued my Linkdeli lists. From now on, I’ll share product links directly within my posts where needed. Previous posts will still include Linkdeli lists, and I’ll be working through updating older content over time. Affiliate links are used when available at no extra cost to you.

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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