Friday, August 8, 2025

Spellbinders: Handmade Winter Cards Using July Clubs

Hello crafty friends!! Today I’m sharing four cheerful winter card ideas that are easy to recreate using Spellbinders July Club Kits. 
Each card features die cuts, ink blending, and clean sentiments that make them perfect for seasonal greetings. Let’s look at how to make them!

Card 1 – Gingerbread Winter Hugs  using July BPOM and CLD club kits



How to Make It:

Die-cut the gingerbread shape.
Ink blend using Peony dye ink to create soft shading.
Use small dies to add details 
Emboss a piece of white cardstock using the Betterpress plate to create a textured background.
Assemble: Cut triangle shapes from the embossed panel. Adhere the embossed panels to your card base. Add the gingerbread man on foam tape.
Attach the sentiment strip across the bottom.
Tip: Ink blending around the edges adds dimension without needing extra layers.

Card 2 – Cozy Mitten Hugs using Large Die of the Month and GOM


       

How to Make It:
Die-cut the mitten pieces.
Lightly ink blend the mittens and cuffs for shading.
Create the background by foiling the glimmer plate using Speckled Prism Foil 
Blend soft pink ink over the background to highlight the pattern.
Adhere the background panel to the card base. Die-cut a circle and adhere the embossed panel from the betterpress plate. Add the mittens with foam tape.
Finish with your sentiment strip.

Tip: Use metallic foil to make the snowflakes stand out.

 Card 3 – Snowman Let It Snow using Glimmer of the Month


How to Make It:
Die-cut the snowman pieces and assemble them.
Create the background using a snowflake glimmer plate using silver Foil. Here I used the reverse foiling technique here. 
Lightly blend blue inks over the snowflakes to add color.
Attach the background panel to your card base.
Mount the snowman on a small circle die-cut from vellum.
Add your sentiment strip underneath.
Tip: Ink blending over foil creates a unique iridescent effect.

Card 4 - Penguin Season’s Greetings Card using Die of the Month

This card is sure to bring a smile with its cute penguin mug and festive colors. It’s perfect for sending warm wishes all winter long.


    

Die-cut the penguin mug parts from black, white, and orange cardstock. I also used glitter CS.
Assemble the penguin by gluing the pieces together. Add the scarf and tiny heart.
Die-cut candy canes and whipped cream and attach them to the top of the mug.
Emboss a white panel with a subtle pattern to create background texture.
Mask and lightly blend aqua ink in the center of the panel to create a soft diamond of color.
Layer everything on a red card base.
Glue the embossed panel.
Adhere the penguin with foam tape for dimension.
Add the sentiment at the bottom.

Tip
Try switching the scarf color to match your favorite holiday palette!

These cards show that you can combine basic die cuts, ink blending, and clean sentiments to create winter cards with lots of personality. No complicated techniques—just simple steps and a bit of color.

Which one is your favorite? Let me know, and happy crafting!

Tuesday, July 15, 2025

Pinkfresh Studio “Whispering Views” Release Blog Hop

Hello and Welcome to the Pinkfresh Studio "Whispering Views" release blog hop. This release is amazing and versatile, with a lot of products for a variety of styles. I am super excited as I have a new product suite "Sippable Scenes" designed by me :)

I want to thank Kinnari for giving me the opportunity to design :)


In this post, I am focusing on the "Sippable Scenes" product suite today. This set is all about cozy moments, dainty florals and scenic charm. From layered cards to journaling and memory keeping, the elements in Sippable Scenes were designed to be flexible yet full of character.
The full supply list is at the bottom of the post, if you would like to check out.

Card 1
I went with a retro look with bold florals and used the Sippable Scenes stamps, dies and stencils. I also used the leaves from another new stamp set "Blushing Blooms" along with the Dashing Daisies press plate and the tiny hearts are from the Sweet Scoops stencils :).

"Wishing You Every Happiness” – A bold, bright bottle layered over subtle florals and a softly embossed background.



Using one of the designs from the stencils, add ink blending in vibrant warm tones (pinks, yellows and oranges).
Die-cut the bottle and color in the bottle cap.


Stamp the florals. I also stamped the leaves from the other set. Add floral accents for contrast and tuck them behind the bottle.

Add a vellum oval from the Double Stitched Elongated Oval die. Use foam tape for depth, and finish with a sentiment stamp from the set.

Card 2
A dreamy dual-bottle design featuring a glowing sun, gold foil accents, and soft florals.


Blend inks using the stencils for two bottles.
Foil the Interlaced Diamond pattern using the press plate and die-cut it using the coordinating dies.


Tuck in the florals, which I embossed using the WOW! gold embossing powder onto vellum.
Adhere the sentiment.


💡 Creative Tip:
Mix and match the bottle or can from Sippable Scenes with florals or motifs from previous Pinkfresh releases. It blends seamlessly and adds a fresh twist.

GIVEAWAYS:
Pinkfresh Studio will be giving away the full release on the Pinkfresh blog & YouTube channel.
As well as a total of TEN $50 gift cards along the hop. As usual the winners will be selected from the comments.
Pinkfresh Studio will pull the winners & post them on July 22, 2025, on their GIVEAWAY PAGE.
Don't forget to check that page & claim your prize within 2 weeks.

Here is the link to complete HOP list

Friday, June 27, 2025

Spellbinders - June Club Kit Cards

Hello everyone! Today, I am sharing a few cards using the "June Club Kits 2025" from Spellbinders.
I really love the designs and variety of these clubs and that how everything is so well thought of.

Club subscription info:
The new subscription sign up window is from the 6th to the 27th. After existing club members subscriptions have been processed, any inventory remaining will be available for new subscriptions. Continuing Subscriptions will charge on the 5th of each month, which means existing Club Members will be able to cancel subscriptions or make edits to payment or shipping info up until the 4th of each month.

For my first card I used the DOML ( Large Die Of The Month) Sailor's Light and features a lighthouse, houses, clouds, waves and much more!! Super cute and versatile.






For my next card I used the Betterpress of the Month and also used the Large Die of the Month. I love the details of the rope texture here. And the Lighthouse is amazing!




 
For this next card I used the Glimmer of the Month. I used the negative foiling here and used the opal foil. I then added some blues to turn it like water.




 
This card features the Die of the Month. This set is adorable with so many cute possibilities!





I hope you like the June clubs. Check them all HERE or at the Spellbinders website.
Have a wonderful day! Happy crafting! 

Friday, June 13, 2025

Pinkfresh Studio “Delights & Doodles” Release Blog Hop

Hello and Welcome to the Pinkfresh Studio "Delights & Doodles" release blog hop. This release is fun, cute and adorable. 


 I decided to showcase the adorable Patisserie Pals product suite for my first card. The critters are the stencil and die combo. For the shop, I used stamp, stencil and the dies. 

Card 1

I started by stamping the shop image and wanted to give a glass window feel as this reminds me of all the bakeries here and how we peek through the glass :) So I masked various areas using post-it paper and added inks (Raspberry Bliss, Apricot, Waterfall, Sweet Mustard, Warm Buff, Doe, Rocky Slope)

Next I added color to the critters, now the stencils make coloring so easy. I have added all the supplies below. Next I wanted to add a subtle background, so I added some clouds using the Guiding Light stencil from the last release. And the card is ready, CUTE!! right???


 Card 2

I was playing around with the stencils from the Sweet Safari and Sweet Scoops set for the YouTube live I did with Kathleen and It resulted in this 2nd card.

 

I made the cardbase using parts of the stencils, I love stretching my supplies...lol

First I sponged the bubbles. For the texture I used the Stitched Basket Weave cover plate. Elephant is from the Sweet Safari Stencil and die combo. I created the frame using the Double Stitched Rectangle dies.


 If you want to see the card I made for the live, You are going to love the card Kathleen and I made :)

you can check it here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zCanpFclpLc&t=3643s 

  GIVEAWAYS:
Pinkfresh Studio will be giving away the full release on the Pinkfresh blog & YouTube channel.

As well as a total of TEN $50 gift cards along the hop. As usual the winners will be selected from the comments.
Pinkfresh Studio will pull the winners & post them on June 20, 2025, on their GIVEAWAY PAGE.
Don't forget to check that page & claim your prize within 2 weeks.

Here is the link to complete HOP list
Full Hop List 

Tuesday, April 15, 2025

Pinkfresh Studio “Good Times” Release Blog Hop

 Hello and Welcome to the Pinkfresh Studio "Good Times" release blog hop. I am super excited for this release as I have two product suits, designed by me :) 

I want to take a moment to thank Kinnari and Pinkfresh for giving me the opportunity :)


 I decided to create two cards to showcase "Beautiful Soul" product Suite,  Butterfly Bliss Stamp, dies and stencils, both designed by me...YAY!!! Along with the new Double Stitched Circle dies. I used Double Stitched Rectangle dies, Dotted Petals press plate and Dashing Daisies press plate. 

All the supplies are listed below.

Card 1

 
Here, I used the press plate in the letterpress using detail black ink, for the impression. Add color using the stencils. Die-cut the circles from vellum. I heat embossed the butterfly onto velum with WOW! opaque white embossing powder. I used the Ocean Breeze glitter cardstock behind the images and the sentiment. I used the Dotted Petals press plate for the background texture. Added various shades of inks to get the shade I wanted.
 


 Card 2
 
 
I used the press plate to hot foil the image using platinum foil. Added colors through the stencils and die-cut. I backed the images using the same image heat embossed on vellum.
 
 
I sponged some yellow, candy violet, waterfall, bubble gum ink to create the background panel. Added the impression using the Dashing Daisies press plate. Die-cut two circles and adhered to the cardbase. I then added the negative panel to the cardbase using 3d foam.
 
 
 Here is a video, I made a few days back featuring the same supplies:
 
 

 GIVEAWAYS:
Pinkfresh Studio will be giving away the full release on the Pinkfresh blog & YouTube channel.

As well as a total of TEN $50 gift cards along the hop. As usual the winners will be selected from the comments.
Pinkfresh Studio will pull the winners & post them on April 23, 2025, on their GIVEAWAY PAGE.
Don't forget to check that page & claim your prize within 2 weeks.

Here is the link to complete HOP list

CLICK TO ENTER HERE

Thursday, March 27, 2025

Spellbinders - BPOM Club Kit

 Hello everyone! Today, I am sharing a card using the "Betterpress of the Month " from the March 2025 Club Kits of the month from Spellbinders.

I really love the design of this press plate, so I decided to to the letterpress effect on cotton cardstock. Blended a few inks over it. I paired the sentiment from the Glimmer Club of March 2025 and some other products from the older releases, the flowers are from the Layered Anemone Etched Dies by Lisa Horton. Leaves are from the Be Bold Blooms. I used the Matt Gold foil for the sentiment.
 
All the supplies are linked below.
 
 
I added some details to the flower center using the white gel pen.
 

 

Wednesday, March 26, 2025

Spellbinders - March DOM

Hello everyone! Today, I am sharing a card using the "Small Die of the Month " from the March 2025 Club Kits of the month from Spellbinders.
I love all the images in this set but these cute, playful fishes dies caught my eyes. I paired the sentiment from the Glimmer Club of March 2025 and some other products from the older releases. Rainbow Slice Tunnel dies for the greenery and Flowers from the Be Bold Blooms. I used the Matt Gold foil for the sentiment.
 
All the products are in the description box below.
 
 
I used distress inks to add the watercolor effect, and to add color to my die-cuts.
 

Tuesday, March 11, 2025

Pinkfresh Studio “Joyful Blooms” Release Blog Hop

Hello everyone! I'm so excited to join Pinkfresh Studio "Joyful Blooms" blog hop. As always this release is fully packed with beautiful products including fun Washi Tapes, Essential die etc, which are very versatile for a variety of styles. 
 

 I have two cards for you today, featuring the Flowers for the Soul Washi Tape (designed by Dawn from WPlus 9), Double Stitched Rectangle Essential dies, Leafy Lattice Press plate.
I have listed all the supplies at the end of the blogpost.
 

 For the first card
 
 
I used Sage ink and took the impression for the background using the Press Plate. Next, I die-cut the frames using two of the Double Stitched Rectangle dies, once using white card and then with the Gold Glitter cardstock.
 
 
Sponge the white frame using Sage ink. Adhere the gold glitter frame behind the colored frame slightly off-set. 
Sponge a panel using Lemon Whip and Cherry Blossom in, add vellum over it.

 
Adhere the Washi florals. Stamp and emboss the sentiment using gold embossing powder. To finish, add some Iridescent Dew Drops.
 
For the 2nd card, I decided to use gold Matte Foil with the press plate. I foiled the background using the Glimmer Hot Foil System.
 
 
Adhere the washi to a white card, die-cut. Sponge Peony, Cherry Blossom and Ocean Breeze inks behind the clusters. 

 
I stamped and embossed the sentiment using gold ink. Sentiment is from the Steeped in Kindness stamp set from the new release.
 
 
GIVEAWAYS:
Pinkfresh Studio will be giving away the full release on the Pinkfresh blog & YouTube channel.

As well as a total of TEN $50 gift cards along the hop. As usual with blog hops - the winners will be picked from the comments.
Pinkfresh Studio will pull the winners & post them on March 19, 2025 on their GIVEAWAY PAGE.
Don't forget to check that page & claim your prize within 2 weeks.


Here is the link to complete HOP list
CLICK TO ENTER HERE