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Two handmade greeting cards created using ink blending floral stamps.
How To Ink-Blend Floral Stamps+IG Hop
Teri Duncan April 22, 2024 No Comments

Learn how to ink-blend floral stamps and all about another fun Instagram hop!  Keep reading for instructions, supply lists, and giveaway details.

Altenew 10th Anniversary Blog Hop
Altenew 10th Anniversary Blog Hop Day 3
Teri Duncan April 3, 2024 147 Comments

We’re celebrating Altenew’s 10th anniversary with the 10th Anniversary Blog Hop. You’re invited! Come join us for this BIG PARTY with lots of chances to WIN! 

Pair of handmade Watercolored Floral BetterPress Cards made with the new press plates from Spellbinders Mirrored Arch Collection
Using Press Plates & Patterned Paper
Teri Duncan March 26, 2024 No Comments

Today I’m playing with a couple of new press plates sets from The Mirrored Arch Collection in Spellbinders latest release.

2 Letterpress Greeting Cards Using New Let's Celebrate Registration Press Plate with the Celebration Flowers registration plate from the new Spellbinders release.
2 Letterpress Cards With New Release!
Teri Duncan March 13, 2024 No Comments

This month’s new Spellbinders release includes a wonderful collection called Let’s Celebrate, curated by @Yana.Smakula. Yana is so talented and

Handmade Thankyou greeting card decorated with Betterpress letterpress flowers.
Want More BetterPress Versatility?
Teri Duncan February 17, 2024 No Comments

Versatility isn’t the first word that comes to mind when considering BetterPress. But they are now with Registration Place &

An orange card with the words love you on it.
LOVE YOU IS IN THE AIR!
Teri Duncan February 14, 2024 No Comments

Love You! Happy Valentine’s Day! Here are some quick and easy ideas for valentines for your besties, perfect for letting

A handmade card with hummingbirds and flowers made with Spellbinders' new "Flutter Into Spring" BetterPress plate of the month.
Are You Ready to Flutter Into Spring?
Teri Duncan February 6, 2024 No Comments

Today I’m sharing how to make a card a beautiful BetterPress card that I made using Flutter Into Spring, the February 2024 BetterPress Plate of the Month.

A card with yellow daffodils on it that is sure to stand out.
Want To Make Your Cards Stand Out?
Teri Duncan February 4, 2024 No Comments

Everyone wants their Easter cards to be really special. Learn a couple of techniques in this article to make yours

A card with a wax seal and sprigs on it.
Need A Special Sympathy Card?
Teri Duncan February 2, 2024 No Comments

What do I mean by a special sympathy card? Well, sometimes you need a little extra something to let someone

Four beautiful cards created using stencils.
4 Jaw-Dropping Cards With Stencils!
Teri Duncan February 1, 2024 No Comments

Learn how to make these 4 jaw-dropping cards using Spellbinders February 2024 Stencil of the Month, and get the full supply list too.

Three cards with a panda and a dragon on them.
3 Monster Birthday Cards To Make
Teri Duncan January 30, 2024 No Comments

I have 3 darling Monster Birthday Cards to share with you in this article. And, there are step-by-step instructions if you want to make them too.

A greeting card with a Pressed Posies flower bouquet on it.
Have You Seen The Pressed Posies?
Teri Duncan January 18, 2024 No Comments

If you haven’t seen the new BetterPress Pressed Posies Collection yet from Spellbinders, you can click the following link to

Two floral greeting cards with purple flowers on them.
It’s Not Too Early For Floral Cards!
Teri Duncan January 13, 2024 No Comments

Learn how to make these 2 floral cards plus the new Spellbinders’ From Your Garden Release right here! Spellbinders Paper

Four cards made with the Spellbinders January 2024 Club kits
6 Cards Using the January Club Kits?
Teri Duncan January 1, 2024 No Comments

6 cards were created with the wonderful new January Club Kits from Spellbinders in this article. You can learn how you can get them too.

A whale shaker birthday card.
Advent Day 22 & 24: Whale Shaker
Teri Duncan December 23, 2023 No Comments

What, A whale shaker? Yep, come along and create this two-dimensional whale shaker card with me with Advent Calendar Days

A floral card that says thinking of you.
Floral Thinking Of You Card
Teri Duncan December 21, 2023 No Comments

This floral thinking of you card was created using Spellbinders Crafty Advent Calendar Days 21 & 23: layered dies &

A stenciled thank you for the lovely gift card with greenery and red berries
Stenciled Thank You Card
Teri Duncan December 20, 2023 No Comments

This stenciled thank you card is perfect for sending thank yous after the holidays. And, it’s easy to mass produce too.

Beautiful watercolored card to encourage it's receiver to Trust in the Lord.
How To Make A Trust In The Lord Card
Teri Duncan May 24, 2023 No Comments

Trust in the Lord is a strong message that you can send to someone who has received devastating news. Make one using these steps.

A Valentine's Day card showcases two beavers holding a pink heart reading "Happy Valentine's Day" in front of a charming log cabin. A tree stump beside the cabin holds a red heart with "I love you." Perfect inspiration for Log Cabin Valentines or Valentine's Day crafts.
How To Make Log Cabin Valentines*
Teri Duncan February 14, 2023 No Comments

How cute are these log cabin valentines! It takes a little time to make these. But, it’s worth it for

Pair of glitzy cards.
How To Make A Pair Of Glitzy Cards
Teri Duncan January 6, 2023 No Comments

Glitzy cards are perfect for this time of year! Learn how to make this pair made from the new Stitching Die of the Month Club from Spellbinders.

Darling homemade shaker card for celebrating a new baby with blended letters and a pretty stenciled patterned paper.
Baby Coming? How To Make This Card!
Teri Duncan September 5, 2022 No Comments

A baby is coming and we need to celebrate! Learn how to make this darling customizable card with step-by-step instructions.

Clean and simple handmade heart rainbow birthday card.
How To Make A Heart Rainbow Card
Teri Duncan August 8, 2022 No Comments

Create this clean and simple heart rainbow card yourself following the step-by-step instructions in this article. Wow, this card is

Beautiful stamped rainbow wreath card.
Do You Need To Make Just A Note?
Teri Duncan June 6, 2022 No Comments

This Just A Note card is your perfect “go-to” card for any occasion! Learn how to make it. It’s easy

Feeling squirrely card features two cute squirrels facing each other.
Feeling Squirrely? Make A Cute Card!
Teri Duncan March 28, 2022 No Comments

Make this squirrely card for your friends and family that love forest creatures! Learn how with step-by-step instructions. When the

Beautiful card with flowers painted with metallic watercolor paints
How To Wow With Black Watercolor
Teri Duncan October 13, 2021 1 Comment

Watercoloring can be intimidating and using black watercolor paper can be even scarier. Read on to learn how to make this stunning card.

A colorful illustration shows four silhouetted figures and a dog walking toward a green city on the horizon under a purple and yellow sky. This card was created using products from Spellbinders Wonder of Oz Collection.
Create 4 Magical Wonder of Oz Cards
Teri Duncan November 12, 2025 No Comments

Follow our step-by-step guide to make four enchanting cards using the new Wonder of Oz collection from Spellbinders. Perfect for card makers

A felt ornament of a yellow bear holding a blue honey pot with bees, attached to a wooden honey dipper with a red hanging loop, on a textured green background.
How To Make A Stitched Pooh Ornament
Teri Duncan November 10, 2025 No Comments

Learn how to create an adorable stitched Winnie the Pooh ornament with this step-by-step guide. Perfect for crafters of all skill levels

A cozy holiday scene card featuring a snow-covered cabin adorned with colorful lights, two pine trees, and a "LET IT SNOW" banner set against a blue snowy background—perfect for capturing the charm of a ski lodge getaway.
How to Craft a Cozy Ski Lodge Card
Teri Duncan November 8, 2025 No Comments

Learn to make a beautiful winter card with our step-by-step guide using the Ski Lodge Etched Dies. Create a cozy, snowy scene perfect for the holidays.

A greeting card from Spellbinders' Nov 2025 Kits featuring two large cherries tied with a ribbon and the text "hello sweet friend" on a colorful, cherry-themed background, placed on a brown marble surface.
4 Cards with Spellbinders Nov 2025 Kits
Teri Duncan November 6, 2025 No Comments

Learn how to make 4 beautiful cards for your friends using the Spellbinders Nov 2025 BetterPress, Die, Stamp, and Stencil club kits.

A colorful cozy birthday card featuring darling unicorn slippers and a message that reads, "your birthday deserves the coziest kind of celebration.
How To Make 2 Cozy Cards With Die-Cuts
Teri Duncan November 4, 2025 No Comments

Learn how to make adorable frog and unicorn cards using the Cozy Toes Friends collection. Step-by-step tutorials for die-cut greeting cards.

Greeting card from Happier Hour Cards features a margarita glass, lime slices, and a cactus-shaped stirrer. Text reads “Happy Birthday. Cheers to another year!” Perfect inspiration for DIY cards or learning how to make festive greetings.
How To Make 3 Happier Hour Cards
Teri Duncan October 25, 2025 No Comments

Learn how to make three fun, celebration-themed cards with the Happier Hour collection from Spellbinders. Step-by-step tutorials inside

A decorative card with a “CHEERS!” tab, featuring orange floral patterns and leaves on a textured background—perfect for card making or adding flair to fun die cut birthday cards.
How To Make Fun Die Cut Birthday Cards
Teri Duncan October 18, 2025 No Comments

Learn how to create 2 fun, interactive die cut birthday cards using the Essential Envelope Die Set and its add-ons. Perfect for your next crafting project

A piece of paper with colorful cursive writing reading "Beautifully Imperfect" on a black background and a yellow heart shape at the bottom right, set against a white surface—a charming addition to any Greeting Cards Set.
4 Beautifully Imperfect Greeting Cards
Teri Duncan October 14, 2025 No Comments

Learn to make 4 unique beautifully imperfect cards with distressed textures and crackle paint effects that celebrate the beauty in creative flaws.

Two round Christmas ornaments featuring cartoon mouse faces, each wearing a Santa hat, with wreath designs and red bows, hanging on striped string.
How to Make Cute a Ornament Gift Tag
Teri Duncan October 8, 2025 No Comments

Learn to create a cute ornament gift tag that doubles as keepsake decorations. Easy mass production techniques for personalized holiday gifts.

One of 4 Lovely Holiday Greeting cards showing a child pulling a sled with gifts past a decorated window, snowy ground, evergreen tree, and a brick wall with the text "Wishing you a season full of wonder.
How to Make 4 Holiday Greeting Cards
Teri Duncan October 7, 2025 No Comments

Learn to create 4 lovely holiday greeting cards using Spellbinders club products. Step-by-step tutorials for BetterPress, stamps, stencils & large dies.