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Creating an Up-cycled Box Using The Poet’s Garden Diecuts

February 9, 2026

Hi everyone! I’m back with my first project of the month using The Poet’s Garden Collection by Susan Tierney-Cockburn and Spellbinders. This collection contains Love-in-a-Mist Etched Dies, Clematis Poet Etched Dies, Wild Violet and Ladybugs Etched Dies and The Poet’s Garden Sentiments Press Plus Plate and Die Set. I used all the die sets except for the press plus plate die set. Anyways, let’s get started!

Mixed media craft project featuring vibrant paper flowers, including blue and purple blossoms, arranged on a wooden background with vintage elements.

I will need a present in the upcoming months so I dug into my stash of small boxes I keep on hand and found this small box. I covered the outside and the inside portion that slides out with a cardstock that looks like wood. I also added trim to both outside ends of the box.

A rustic wooden box with a decorative trim, featuring a drawer partially pulled out.

There are videos for each set of dies on how to put together. For the first set of diecuts I used is the Wild Violet and Ladybugs Etched Dies. You can find that video HERE.

A collection of die cut shapes including leaves and flowers in various colors, with teal, purple, and metallic copper elements displayed on a black background.

These videos explain how to put these florals together so much better than I could.

Paper flowers with purple petals and green stems accompanied by green leaves on a beige background.

The second set of diecuts are the Clematis Poet Etched Dies and you can find that how to video HERE. The third set of diecuts are the Love-in-a-Mist Etched Dies and you can find that video HERE.

Various paper flower parts including petals and leaves in pastel colors, arranged on a light background.

I thought I had taken a couple of step out photos of the Love-in-a-Mist flower but apparently not. So here is another photo of the Clematis.

A handcrafted paper flower featuring soft pastel colors, with intricate layered petals and a detailed center. The flower showcases shades of light blue, white, and hints of green.

I glued to the top of the box sleeve, cardstock that I had inked with brown chalk ink and lace.

A wooden box decorated with textured paper, lace, and vintage-style elements, featuring a light wood finish and a decorative trim on top.

I arranged and adhered all flowers to the top of the box sleeve.

Close-up of colorful paper flowers in shades of blue and green, adorned with leaves, against a textured background.

I made bows out of cording and places under the Clematis and Love-in-a-Mist to finish.

Decorative box topped with flowers and greenery, featuring a faceted crystal pendant and a chain inside.

Now this box is ready for gift giving and it can be used as a home decor piece too.

If you have any comments or questions about this project please leave them below.

A decorative box adorned with artificial flowers, featuring shades of blue and green, along with a small vintage note peeking out from underneath the greenery.

Supplies

Spellbinders: Love-in-a-Mist Etched Dies

Spellbinders: Clematis Poet Etched Dies

Spellbinders: Wild Violet and Ladybugs Etched Dies

Spellbinders: The Poet’s Garden Sentiments Press Plus Plate and Die Set

Diecut Machine

Tool ‘n One

Detail Tweezers

Stylus Set

Paper Cutter

Gold Gems

Various Plain Cardstocks and Patterned Cardstocks

Various Chalk Inks

Lace, Trim and Cording

Empty Box

Beacon Adhesives: Zip Dry Adhesive

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A decorative craft project featuring blue and green flowers, leaves, and a vintage-style note on a wooden-textured background, accentuated with a white decorative trim.

Thanks for stopping by, I hope your Monday is wonderful and enjoy creating!

A stylized image featuring a bird perched near vibrant flowers, with the name 'Tonya' elegantly displayed in cursive font against a soft blue background.

Explore the Beautifully Imperfect Collection for Card Making

October 29, 2025

Hi everyone! I want to share two quick cards I created using the Deckled Edge Script Etched Dies, Tangled Threads Etched Dies and Tattered Stripes Stencils from the Beautifully Imperfect Collection by Spellbinders. I also used a few other dies and stamps from Spellbinders which I will list below.

A handmade greeting card featuring a blue stenciled background, gold zigzag patterns, and the sentiment 'love from all of us' with a heart cutout.

I haven’t many step out photos of each card because I was in the moment when creating these. Both cards measure 6″x4 1/2″ folded. I used the Tattered Stripes Stencils and stenciled the card with two different colors of blue ink from my stash.

A handmade card featuring blue and green striped patterns created with stencils, placed next to several thin stencil sheets.

I used the outer die from the Deckled Edge Script Etched Dies on the stenciled image. I inked the edges with a blue ink and backed with a mat which I also inked. I placed the “love from all of us” stamp from the Christmas Memories Enclosed Clear Stamp Set onto MISTI Stamping Tool, inked with Black Ink and stamped onto the stenciled image.

A handmade card featuring a blue watercolored background with gold zigzag patterns and a small blue heart, captioned 'love from all of us'.

I added Foam Pop Dots on the back and placed onto the card base. I cut three of the zip zag dies from the Tangled Threads Etched Dies and glued to the card. I cut and used the heart center from the Crafty Babe Die Bundle to finish the first card.

A handcrafted greeting card featuring a blue and green striped background, adorned with golden zigzag patterns and a white heart, with the sentiment 'LOVE FROM ALL OF US' printed below.

The second card I cut a background from Gold Cardstock and the script from an Alabaster Cardstock from the Deckled Edge Script Etched Dies. I inked over the script die with a brown ink. I adhered the script to the background. I added onto the card base.

Two decorative cards featuring intricate die cuts and stenciling, showcasing a blend of textured papers and gold accents.

I placed a tangled thread die from the Tangled Threads Etched Dies onto the card. I also added a flower from the Crafty Babe Die Bundle. I stamped “a little something”sentiment onto a piece of cardstock. I inked the edges and placed one edge of it under the flower. I added a Gold Gem to the center of the flower to finish.

If you have any comments or questions about both of these cards please leave below.

A decorated greeting card featuring a handwritten script design with gold accents, a pink flower embellishment, and the sentiment 'a little something' displayed prominently.

Supplies

Spellbinders: Deckled Edge Script Etched Dies

Spellbinders: Tangled Threads Etched Dies

Spellbinders: Tattered Stripes Stencils

Spellbinders: Beautifully Imperfect Collection

Spellbinders/Simple Stories: Crafty Babe Die Bundle

Spellbinders: Christmas Memories Enclosed Clear Stamp Set

Diecut Machine

Black Ink

Foam Pop Dots

MISTI Stamping Tool

Gold Cardstock

Alabaster Cardstock

Gold Gem

Paper Cutter

Beacon Adhesives: Zip dry Adhesive

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DISCLAIMERS

A handmade greeting card featuring a blue watercolor background, three rows of gold zigzag designs, and a heart shape with the sentiment 'LOVE FROM ALL OF US' stamped below.

Thanks for stopping by, I hope your Wednesday is wonderful and enjoy creating!

A decorative graphic featuring a bird among colorful flowers, with the name 'Tonya' artistically displayed in a cursive font.

Explore the Majestic Guitar Dies Collection for Crafts

October 2, 2025

Hi everyone! It’s a new month and I want to share a project I created using the Majestic Guitar Etched Dies and the Majestic Guitar Side Panels Etched Dies from the Bibi’s Musical Notes Collection by Bibi Cameron and Spellbinders. There is also Majestic Guitar Box Creator Bundle which contains both sets at a discounted price.

A decorated guitar box with floral patterns, intricate designs, and multiple strings, placed on a textured, white knitted background.

I have no step out photos of how I put this adorable guitar box together but I do plan on creating more of these. I’ll do a thorough how to at that time. Anyways, I wanted to at least share.

Close-up of a decorated guitar-shaped box featuring floral patterns and intricate die-cut designs.

I used an assortment of different types of cardstock. The floral paper I found at Hobby Lobby if you are interested.

A beautifully crafted guitar-shaped box decorated with floral patterns and polka dots, showcasing intricate die-cut details.

Before cutting out all the individual diecut pieces that went on the front of the guitar I applied Adhesive Roll to the back of the cardstock. This made applying all the pieces to the front of the guitar so much easier. Also I used a brown chalk ink to ink the edges of all the diecuts before putting together.

A decorated guitar-shaped box featuring floral patterns and intricate designs, showcasing a creative paper craft project.

I love that you can add a small treat or gift card and give this as a gift. I can also see a Christmas tree full of these guitars. How would you use this set of dies? Let me know in the comments below.

A decorative paper guitar-shaped box with floral patterns, featuring detailed strings and embellishments, displayed on a textured background.

Supplies

Spellbinders: Majestic Guitar Etched Dies

Spellbinders: Majestic Guitar Side Panels Etched Dies

Spellbinders: Majestic Guitar Box Creator Bundle

Diecut Machine

Plain and Patterned Cardstocks

Brown Chalk Ink

Adhesive Roll

Beacon Adhesives: Zip Dry Adhesive

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DISCLAIMERS

A decorative paper guitar box featuring floral patterns and intricate die-cut details, set against a textured background.

Thanks for stopping by, I hope your Thursday is awesome and enjoy creating!

Graphic design featuring a stylized name 'Tonya' with a bird and floral elements against a colorful background.

Easy DIY Cards with Shadow Joy Etched Dies

August 29, 2025

Hi everyone! I want to share a couple of quick and easy cards I created. I used the Shadow Joy Etched Dies from the City Holiday Collection by Yana Smakula and Spellbinders.

Two handmade greeting cards featuring the word 'joy' in pink, embellished with gold stars and gems, displayed on a lace tablecloth.

For both cards, the base is a 4 1/4″x 5 1/2″ folded. The first card I cut a mat slightly smaller than the base of the card and added. I cut out the joy and the joy shadow dies in two different colors of red cardstock and adhered together.

A handcrafted card featuring the word 'joy' in vibrant pink letters, adorned with gold star embellishments, set against a patterned background and a green border.

I glued the joy dies to the card. I cut three star dies from Gold Cardstock. I adhered all three stars to the card to finish.

A handmade greeting card featuring the word 'joy' in layered pink cardstock with two small gold glitter stars on a decorative background.

The second card I cut two mats. One mat was slightly smaller than the other. I glued both on top of the other and glued to the base. I cut out the joy and five star dies. I glued all to the card.

A greeting card featuring the word 'joy' in bold red letters, adorned with yellow stars and gems on a patterned background of holly leaves.

I added six Gold Gems to the card to finish.

If you have any questions and comments about these cards please leave them below.

A holiday card featuring the word 'joy' in bold pink letters, adorned with yellow gems and golden star embellishments on a patterned background with holly leaves.

Supplies

Spellbinders/Yana Smakula: Shadow Joy Etched Dies

Gold Cardstock

Gold Gems

Diecut Machine

Color Wheel Cardstock

Paper Cutter

Scissors

Adhesive

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DISCLAIMERS

Two handmade greeting cards featuring the word 'joy' in red with gold stars and embellishments on patterned backgrounds.

Thanks for stopping by, I hope your Friday is great and enjoy creating!

A decorative image featuring a bird amidst colorful flowers with the name 'Tonya' stylishly displayed in the center.

How to Use Spellbinders Country Christmas Collection

August 12, 2025

Hi everyone! I meant to share these cards I had created last week on the blog. But my back went out on the first of August. I have been to the chiropractor every other day. He has worked to get everything back in alignment. I’ll probably be going every other day until the end of this month. The pain was something beyond anything I have ever experienced and hope it never happens again.

Anyways, back to the cards! I created these three cards using the Country Christmas Collection by Annie Williams and Spellbinders.

A festive card featuring a snowman with a cowboy hat and a red scarf, accompanied by a small animal. The background is light blue with snowflakes, and the text at the bottom reads 'LOVE FROM ALL OF US'.

The first card, I used the Country Snowman Etched Dies. The base of all the cards I’m sharing today is 4 1/4″ x 5 1/2″ folded.

A card featuring a snowman with a red scarf and a cowboy hat, interacting with a rabbit, and the text 'LOVE FROM ALL OF US' printed at the bottom.

This set has 20 dies to create your own snowman with friends. I did choose to leave the broom and bird feeder off this card I created. I added the “love from all of us” sentiment from the Christmas Memories Enclosed Clear Stamp Set to the bottom of the card.

A festive card featuring a rocking chair with a green blanket, a bear sitting on a red Christmas pillow, and a decorated potted Christmas tree.

The second card, I used the Christmas Rocking Chair Etched Dies to create this adorable card. This set has 26 dies but I choose not to add the Santa hat and boots to the card. For this card and the snowman card I did lightly ink around each diecut piece to add dimension.

A handmade Christmas card featuring three decorative squares with white trees on a teal background, surrounded by white polka dots. The card is embossed with a hexagonal pattern and includes the text 'MERRY CHRISTMAS' beneath the squares.

The last card, I cut out three of the tree/snow dies from the Christmas Rocking Chair Etched Dies. I added two squared cardstocks per tree/snow die and glued each to the card. I stamped the “Merry Christmas” sentiment from the Christmas Memories Enclosed Clear Stamp Set onto the card to finish.

When I’m better I hope to be using these diecuts for other cards and tag! Also if you have any questions or comments about these cards please leave them below.

Close-up of a handmade card featuring a green rocking chair, a cute bear sitting on a red and green patterned pillow, and a decorated Christmas tree in a pot, with a colorful polka dot background.

Supplies

Spellbinders: Country Christmas Collection

Spellbinders: Country Snowman Etched Dies

Spellbinders: Christmas Rocking Chair Etched Dies

Spellbinders: Christmas Memories Enclosed Clear Stamp Set

Diecut Machine

Various Plain and Patterned Cardstocks

Paper Cutter

Scissors

Adhesive Roll

Chalk Ink

MISTI Stamping Tool

Black Ink

Beacon Adhesives: Zip Dry Adhesive

(Products listed above are Affiliated Links for your convenience)

DISCLAIMERS

A handmade card featuring a snowman wearing a cowboy hat and scarf, with a small rabbit beside it. The background is blue with snowflake designs, and the text 'LOVE FROM ALL OF US' is printed at the bottom.

Thanks for stopping by, I hope your Tuesday is great and enjoy creating!

A decorative graphic featuring a bird and colorful flowers with the name 'Tonya' in an elegant font against a soft blue background.

9 Unique Card Designs from Merry Moments Kit

August 1, 2025

Hi everyone! I want to share nine cards I created from the Merry Moments Limited Edition Holiday Cardmaking Kit by Spellbinders.

Decorative box featuring holiday-themed illustrations, including a snow-covered porch, a Christmas tree, gifts, and festive decorations.

The outside of the box is a work of art!

A beautifully wrapped box containing the Merry Moments Limited Edition Holiday Cardmaking Kit, featuring tissue paper and a circular sticker.

The inside was wrapped with tissue paper and a sticker.

An open box containing various cardmaking supplies, including a contents sheet and colorful embellishments, suitable for holiday card creation.

I carefully removed the sticker which will be added to my December Daily later. The kits is packed full of everything you will need to make cards. But you could definitely use some of the embellishments for other projects besides cards. The kit contains the following items:

13 A2 Cards & Matching Envelopes
12 5 x 7 in. Cards & Matching Envelopes
14 Sheets of 8.5 x 11 in. Cardstock
Four Sheets of 8.5 x 11 in. Foil Paper
One 6 x 6 in. Paper Pad (40 sheets)
Die Cut Shapes
Chipboard Embellishments
Sticker Sheets
Clear Stamp Set
Wax Seal Embellishments
Sequins
Foam Stickers
Foam Squares
Adhesive Tape
Instruction Sheet

I love how everything is included in the kit! The only thing you will need is a Paper Cutter, Scissors and possibly extra Adhesive. I sat down and knocked out these cards quickly.

A handmade holiday card featuring decorative stars in various colors and a 'SPARKLE & SHINE' message.

Handmade holiday card featuring a reindeer illustration and the phrase 'Jingle All The Way' on a textured white background.

A handcrafted holiday card featuring a red background with white polka dots, adorned with a floral arrangement and the word 'Love' in an elegant font.

I challenged myself to use every piece of cardstock that was cut so nothing went to waste.

A handmade holiday card featuring a pink patterned background, a decorative snowflake in white and gold, and the word 'Joy' in an elegant script font.

A holiday card featuring a white dove and the word 'Peace' in a decorative style, set against a green patterned background with gold accents.

A holiday card featuring a nutcracker character, decorated with plaid patterns, and the text 'Holiday Wishes'.

A festive handmade holiday card featuring Santa Claus, a mail box labeled 'Santa Mail,' and decorative elements like poinsettias and a striped background.

The last two cards I created are 5″ x 7″.

A decorated holiday card featuring a colorful train, text reading 'NORTH POLE EXPRESS,' and festive elements like holly and ornaments against a patterned background.

This card I added a hidden flap to the front to leave a special note.

A decorative holiday card featuring festive illustrations, including ornaments, nutcrackers, and animals, with the text 'CHRISTMAS MAGIC' prominently displayed.

I still have over half the cards left in the kit. I will be sharing them in the next couple of months.

I love how everything is included in the kit and it keeps all your supplies contained in this beautiful box!

If you have any questions or comments please leave them below.

A holiday card designed with a 'Dear Santa' theme featuring festive decorations such as a sleigh, a sign saying 'Welcome to the North Pole', and colorful embellishments.

Supplies

Spellbinders: Merry Moments Limited Edition Holiday Cardmaking Kit

Scrapbook.com: Merry Moments Limited Edition Holiday Cardmaking Kit

Paper Cutter

Scissors

Beacon Adhesives: Zip Adhesive

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DISCLAIMERS

A festive illustration on the outside of the Merry Moments Limited Edition Holiday Cardmaking Kit box, featuring a decorated Christmas tree, wrapped gifts, a snowy front porch, and a welcoming red door with a wreath.

Thanks for stopping by, hope your day is awesome and enjoy creating!

Stylized graphic featuring a bird among colorful flowers with the name 'Tonya' in an elegant font.

Make Quick and Easy Snowflake Cards in Minutes

July 31, 2025

Hi everyone! I want to share two quick and easy cards I created. For these cards, I used the Merry Moments Dimensional Snowflakes. I also incorporated one of the stamps from the Christmas Memories Enclosed Clear Stamp Set by Spellbinders.

I was in the moment and I didn’t get any step out photos. These cards took less than 10 minutes to create. Anyways let’s get started!

A greeting card featuring a snowflake design with the text 'SEASON'S GREETINGS' at the bottom.

For this card and second I will be showing, the bases measures 4 1/4″x 5 1/2″ folded.

For the first card I cut three squares each slightly smaller than the other.

A holiday greeting card featuring a layered design with a snowflake embellishment centered on a blue square. The text 'SEASON'S GREETINGS' is prominently displayed below the snowflake.

I inked the edges with a blue chalk ink and glued all together.

I placed the “season’s greetings” sentiment stamp from Christmas Memories Enclosed Clear Stamp Set onto the MISTI Stamping Tool. I inked with Black Ink and stamped onto the card base.

I placed one of the snowflakes from the Merry Moments Dimensional Snowflakes in the center of the matted squares. I added a Flatback Pearl to the center of the snowflake to finish.

A handmade greeting card featuring layered squares in shades of green, a decorative snowflake, and the text 'SEASON'S GREETINGS' printed in brown.

The second card I cut stripes of cardstock, one slightly smaller than the other. I glued one on top of the other before adhering to the card.

A greeting card featuring three dimensional snowflake embellishments on a light blue and white background.

I added three of the snowflakes from the Merry Moments Dimensional Snowflakes and called it finished! These two cards have been by far the easiest to make!

As always if you have any questions or comments please leave them below.

A close-up of a winter-themed card featuring three dimensional snowflakes on a soft green patterned background.

Supplies

Spellbinders: Merry Moments Dimensional Snowflakes

Spellbinders: Diecut Machine

Spellbinders: Christmas Memories Enclosed Clear Stamp Set

Paper Cutter

White Cardstock

Various Plain and Patterned Cardstocks

Flatback Pearl

MISTI Stamping Tool

Black Ink

Blue Chalk Ink

Beacon Adhesives: Zip Dry Adhesive

(Products listed above are Affiliated Links for your convenience)

DISCLAIMERS

Greeting card featuring a snowflake design, layered on teal and white backgrounds, with the text 'SEASON'S GREETINGS' printed below the snowflake.

Thanks for stopping by, I hope your Thursday is awesome and enjoy creating!

A decorative image featuring a bird perched among colorful flowers with the name 'Tonya' elegantly scripted in a stylish font.

Creating Beautiful Cards with Spellbinders Yuletide Ride Dies

July 30, 2025

Hi everyone! I want to share a few photos of a card I created. I used the Yuletide Ride Etched Dies from the Wonderland Collection by Spellbinders. I was in the moment and didn’t do any step out photos.

A festive handmade card featuring a red car decorated with a Christmas tree, wreath, and presents, set against a blue patterned background.

The card base is 4 1/4″ x 5 1/2″ folded. I cut a piece of patterned cardstock slightly smaller than the card and glued to the base.

A festive greeting card featuring a decorated Christmas tree, holiday presents, and a red car, all against a light blue background.

I applied adhesive from an Adhesive Roll to the back of various pieces of cardstock. There are 23 dies in this set. It is much easier to have the adhesive already applied to the back.

A festive holiday card featuring a decorated Christmas tree, a wreath, gift boxes, and a red toy car, all made from various colorful cardstock pieces.

Once all dies are cut out, there are indentions on each die. This feature makes it so easy to put them together.

If you have any questions or comments about this card please leave them below.

A handmade holiday card featuring a red car, a decorated Christmas tree, colorful gifts, a wreath, and festive embellishments on a blue patterned background.

Supplies

Spellbinders: Yuletide Ride Etched Dies

Spellbinders: Diecut Machine

Paper Cutter

Scissors

Adhesive Roll

Various Plain and Patterned Cardstocks

Beacon Adhesives: Zip Dry Adhesive

(Products listed above are Affiliated Links for your convenience)

DISCLAIMERS

A festive card featuring a red car with a decorated Christmas tree, wreath, and stockings on top, set against a blue patterned background.

Thanks for stopping by, I hope your Wednesday wonderful and enjoy creating!

A decorative background featuring a bird perched among colorful flowers and swirling floral designs, with the name 'Tonya' written in an elegant script.

Create a Quick Christmas Card with Merry Moments Collection

July 29, 2025

Hi everyone! I’m back with a quick card I created from the Merry Moments Collection by Spellbinders. I used the Christmas Cameos 3D Embossing Folder. Also a few diecut shapes and a chipboard piece from the Merry Moments Limited Edition Holiday Cardmaking Kit.

A handcrafted Christmas card featuring an embossed green background, a red poinsettia die cut, holly leaves, and a 'Season of Wonder' sentiment in red and white.

The first thing I did was lightly spritz the cardstock with a Mister Spray Bottle. I cut to size the cardstock and placed inside of the Cameos 3D Embossing Folder. Once dry I lightly inked with a combination of white, greens and blues chalk inks.

Embossed cardstock featuring a decorative pattern of ovals and bows in shades of green.

I selected a poinsettia and a holly branch die cut. I also picked a chipboard sentiment from the Merry Moments Limited Edition Holiday Cardmaking Kit 2025. I shaped the holly branch with a Stylus.

A gold and white tool labeled 'Spellbinders Tool in One' next to a die-cut holly branch featuring green leaves and white berries.

I glued the embossed cardstock to a 5″x 7″ card base. I placed Foam Pop Dots on the back side of the poinsettia die cut and placed onto the card. I adhered the holly branch underneath the poinsettia.

Close-up of a Christmas card featuring a poinsettia and holly branch die cuts, with a gold thread accent and a red tag that reads 'Season of Wonder' against a textured green embossed background.

I looped Gold Thread around my fingers and tied off. I glued underneath the raised poinsettia and added the Season of Wonder chipboard piece above the die cut.

Close-up of a festive Christmas card featuring an embossed green background with a poinsettia and holly branch die cuts. A red and white chipboard sentiment reading 'Season of Wonder' is prominently displayed.

I finished by adding two White Gem Stones to the sentiment. Tada! A Christmas card made in less than 10 minutes!

If you have any questions or comments about this card please leave them below.

A handcrafted Christmas card featuring a green embossed background, adorned with a poinsettia and holly branch die cuts, along with a chipboard sentiment reading 'Season of Wonder'. Gold thread accents add dimension.

Supplies

Spellbinders: Cameos 3D Embossing Folder

Spellbinders: Merry Moments Limited Edition Holiday Cardmaking Kit 2025

Gold Thread

Mister Spray Bottle

Diecut Machine

Foam Pop Dots

Paper Cutter

Scissors

Stylus

White Gem Stones

Olive Green and Black Cardstocks

White, Greens and Blues Chalk Inks

Beacon Adhesives: Zip Dry Adhesive

(Products listed above are Affiliated Links for your convenience)

DISCLAIMERS

A Christmas card featuring an embossed green background, decorated with a layered poinsettia and holly branch die cuts, and a chipboard sentiment reading 'Season of Wonder'.

Thanks for stopping by, I hope your Tuesday is awesome and enjoy creating!

An artistic banner featuring a bird surrounded by colorful flowers and the name 'Tonya' in elegant typography.

Creative Cards with North Pole Friends Simon Hurley and Spellbinders

July 24, 2025

Hi everyone! The month of July has flown by. I haven’t had a chance to share some of the projects I created for Spellbinders. I want to share a couple of completed of cards using Simon Hurley’s North Pole Friends Collection for Spellbinders.

A festive greeting card featuring two playful elves in colorful outfits, one holding a candy cane and the other a lollipop, set against a snowy green background with snowflakes and gift boxes.

The first card I created I used the Santa’s Elves Etched Dies to create this fun holiday scene.

A festive holiday card featuring two whimsical elves, one holding a lollipop and the other a candy cane, surrounded by colorful presents and a snowy landscape.

The base of the card is 5″x 7″. I used an assortment of plain and patterned cardstocks to put these elves together.

A handmade card featuring a cheerful Mrs. Claus character holding a tray of cookies, set against a soft green background with snowflake designs and decorative embellishments.

The second card, the base is 4 1/4″ x 5 1/2″. I used The Clauses Etched Dies for Mrs. Claus and for the Santa card below.

A festive greeting card featuring a cheerful Santa Claus with a green bag, set against a snowy background with light embellishments.

And like the Elves card I used an assortment of cardstock. A side note, I use Adhesive Roll to back all pieces of cardstock. Since all diecut pieces are very small this makes it much easier to put the images together.

If you have any questions or comments about these cards please leave them below.