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Handmade fall-themed thank you card created with the Spellbinders September 3D Embossing Folder and Large Die of the Month kits. The background is embossed with a woven plaid texture in kraft cardstock, layered on black cardstock. Three colorful die-cut leaves in orange, green, and yellow are arranged at the center. A black sentiment strip with gold embossing reads “THIS IS ME THANKING YOU.” The card is displayed on a wood slice with coordinating orange and green envelopes, surrounded by fall foliage and acorns.

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Spellbinders Final September Club Cards

Hi cardmaking friends, and welcome back! Today I’m excited to share my Spellbinders Final September Club Cards. I created three different designs, combining several of the monthly club kits.

September 17, 2025 4 Comments

Handmade card featuring a large, vibrant sunflower colored with alcohol markers in rich shades of yellow, orange, and brown. The sunflower petals are beautifully shaded for depth, with a dark black background that makes the flower pop. The card is mounted on a cheerful yellow card base, with part of a sentiment visible near the bottom.

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Alex Syberia Designs Dramatic Sunflower Card

Create a bold handmade sunflower card with the Alex Syberia Designs Summer Floral Press Plate and Copic markers.

July 4, 2025 6 Comments

hand made japanese Kokeshi doll card colored in blues and pinks with an embossed background

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Spring in Kyoto

Today, I have a new release from Spellbinders to share with you. Alex Syberia of Alex Syberia Designs designed Spring in Kyoto. This beautiful look at Spring in Kyoto includes a creative selection of products, including a 3/D Floral Fans embossing Folder.

May 10, 2025 6 Comments

handmade cards with a yellow and pink backgrounds with white gerber daisies with pink highlights and green leaves

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New Spellbinders – Yana’s Daisies

Check out the New Spellbinders – Yana’s Daisies. Yes, the talented Yana has another new collection out consisting of Press Plates, coordinating stencils, and dies.

April 10, 2025 9 Comments

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BetterPress Windy Fall Leaves

VIsit the blog for instructions on how to create this Windy Fall Leaves card with the Painting with Embossing Powder Technique

September 17, 2024 8 Comments