Make 4 Cards With May ’25 Club Kits
May 12, 2025
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Looking for fresh card-making inspiration? The Spellbinders May ’25 Club Kits are here, and they are everything you need to create stunning handmade cards. This month’s kits come packed with versatile dies, stamps, stencils, and more, making them perfect for every paper crafter.
Today, we’re going to show you how to create four unique cards featuring the May ’25 Club Kits. These projects highlight the Large Die, Stencil, Clear Stamp & Die, and 3D Embossing Folder kits. We’ve also included a video walkthrough and detailed supply lists to make crafting even easier!
Grab your crafting tools, and let’s begin!
Introducing 4 Cards Made With the May ’25 Club Kits
Before we jump into the step-by-step instructions, here’s a quick overview of the four cards we’ll be crafting today. Each one is made using a specific Club Kit, designed to showcase its potential.
🎥 Enjoy the video
Prefer to follow along visually? Here’s a video tutorial walking you through the creation of all four cards step-by-step!
Now, let’s explore each card in detail!
Card 1: The Large Die May ’25 Club Kit Card
The Large Die in this month’s kit is fun and simple, featuring all the things that you might stick on your refrigerator, perfect for celebrating teachers or students.
Our card turns the refrigerator into a chalkboard, with a cute little apple.
How to Make the Large Die May ’25 Club Kit Card
- Die-Cut the Design: Cut your Large Die pieces from cardstock of your choice (e.g., primary colors are always just right for school-related themes). For added texture, use a specialty cardstock, such as glitter or metallic paper.
- Create the Base: Use just an A2 size (4 1/4″ x 5 1/2″) white cardstock card panel and the largest die in the set, die-cut with raven cardstock to create the card base. Fold the tab on the score line and add a little liquid glue to fasten the die-cut (as the card front) to the back of the card panel.
- Add the Sentiments:
- Stamp the sentiments with pigment ink to achieve a chalk-on-whiteboard effect.
- For added charm, you can stamp a crayon on the inside of the card like I did in my card.
- Assemble the Elements:
- Layer the die-cut pieces using liquid glue.
- Arrange them on the card front until you’re happy with the design and fasten them down with the glue.
- Add Finishing Details:
- Embellish with rhinestones or sequins to add sparkle.
The Large Die May ’25 Club Kit Card Supply List
Card 2: The Stencil May ’25 Club Kit Card
- Prepare Your Base:
- Trim a piece of beeswax cardstock to A2 size (4 1/4″ x 5 1/2″) and fasten it to a white A2 size card base with a tape runner. For help on the card base check out How To Make A Card Base.
- Die-cut a black frame with one of the larger dies in the Notched Corner die set.
- Pop up the black frame on the cardfront using foam strips.
- Layer With Color:
- Start with a A2 size piece of white cardstock as your background
- Secure the stencil over your cardstock with washi tape.
- Blend coordinating ink colors through the stencil using a blending brush. Gradients work beautifully here!
- Add Sentiment and Embellishments:
- Stamp, die-cut, or heat emboss a bold sentiment that contrasts with the colorful background.
- Consider adding enamel dots or gems for texture.
- Accent the Background:
- Use metallic splatters or embossing paste for additional interest if you like.
- Assemble the Card:
- Stamp, die-cut, or heat emboss a bold sentiment that contrasts with the colorful background.
- Consider adding enamel dots or gems for texture.
The Stencil May ’25 Club Kit Card Supply List
Card 3: The Clear Stamp & Die May ’25 Club Kit Card
The Clear Stamp & Die set offers fun outlines for stamping, coloring, and die-cutting, perfect for creating dynamic designs.
How to Make the Clear Stamp & Die May ’25 Club Kit Card
- Stamp Your Images:
- Use the Clear Stamp set to stamp your designs onto cardstock with ink colors of your choice. I use one of the cards from my DIY Color Deck for inspiration.
- Create the Background:
- Softly blend Twisted Citron in two of the corners of an A2 piece of Malibu cardstock.
- Die-Cut the Images:
- Use the coordinating dies to cut out your stamped images.
- Use a cute rectangle die, such as the postage edge rectangles to die-cut a color panel from indigo cardstock and the background slightly smaller to create a dark frame around it.
- Assemble the card panels onto a white card base using a tape runner.
- Design Your Card:
- Arrange the colored elements on the card front.
- Attach using foam adhesive for added interest.
- Finish It Off:
- Add a stamped or die-cut sentiment and embellishments like twine or pearls.
The Clear Stamp & Die May ’25 Club Kit Card Supply List
Card 4: The 3D Embossing Folder May ’25 Club Kit Card
The May ’25 3D Embossing Folder adds rich, dimensional backgrounds that elevate your cards effortlessly.
How to Make the 3D Embossing Folder May ’25 Club Kit Card
The May ’25 3D Embossing Folder adds rich, dimensional backgrounds that elevate your cards effortlessly.
How to Make the 3D Embossing Folder May ’25 Club Kit Card
- Prepare Your Card Panel:
- Use plain or specialty cardstock, like shimmer or pearlescent paper, for embossing. I use a different color of cardstock for each book.
- Run Through the Machine:
- Place the cardstock into the embossing folder and run it through your die-cutting machine as per the manufacturer’s instructions. You will do this with each color, ending up with five embossed panels. Make sure that you place the cardstock in the same place in the embossing folder for each panel.
- Use a paper trimmer to cut between the books
- Assemble the Books:
- Fasten each book to the front of an A2 card base using liquid glue. Start by adding the first book along the folded edge. Then, make sure that each following book is tight against the one before it. Put a heavy weight on the finished card front to let the glue set.
- Highlight the Texture:
- Lightly brush metallic or white pigment ink over the raised areas to highlight the embossing. I use a metallic marker on my card to get just the right amount of gold sheen.
- Build Your Design:
- Add a die-cut or heat-embossed sentiment and embellishments like ribbon or floral elements to complete the look.
The 3D Embossing Folder May ’25 Club Kit Card Supply List
Check Out the Rest of the Spellbinders May ’25 Club Kits!
We’ve only scratched the surface of what Spellbinders’ May ’25 Club Kits have to offer. With so many creative possibilities, you’ll find endless ways to express your unique style.
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Crafting with Spellbinders’ Club Kits is not just about making cards; it’s about creating meaningful moments that bring joy to you and others.
Whether you’re a seasoned pro or just starting, there’s a kit for every crafter. Subscribe today, and let’s make something extraordinary together!
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ABOUT AUTHOR
Teri Duncan
Teri has over 30 years of experience as a cardmaker. Her work has appeared in Spellbinders Paper Arts’ blog as well as with some of their products and on Altenew’s blog. Outside of work, she enjoys gardening, stained glass, and teaching. She and her husband live in Crystal River, Florida with their three dogs and a cat.
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