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Saturday, August 9, 2025

Spellbinders | August 2025 BetterPress of the Month + Dina Wakley BetterPress Ink

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A NEW month means NEW CLUB KITS over at Spellbinders! Today I'm sharing the NEW August 2025 BetterPress of the Month Club Kit. If you are not already a subscriber of the BetterPress of the Month Club, the registration window is now open and can be found HERE.

The NEW BetterPress of the Month is called, Fish Parade (BPOM-AUG25). It's perfect for your underwater creations from a simple note card to a fun background panel.

Before we get started I wanted to share that 2 NEW BetterPress ink sets were just releases in the Dina Wakley line. I love the bright & cheery colors in both of these collections.

For my card sample I created an ombre note card featuring Sapphire & Malachite BetterPress ink from the Happy BetterPress Ink Mini Set (BPI-049).

Card Measurements:

White A2 Top Fold Card Base: 4 1/4" x 5 1/2" (4 1/4" x 11", scored at 5 1/2")

Blue Denim A2 Panel: 4 1/4" x 5 1/2"

Turquoise Sea Panel: 4" x 5 1/4"

Porcelain Cotton BetterPress Panel: 3 7/8" x 5 1/8"

Porcelain Cotton BetterPress Sentiment Die Cut: 2 9/16" x 1/2"

Steps to Create Card:

Create White A2 Top Fold Card Base measuring: 4 1/4" x 5 1/2" (4 1/4" x 11", scored at 5 1/2").
Cut Blue Denim A2 Panel measuring: 4 1/4" x 5 1/2".
Cut Turquoise Sea Panel measuring: 4" x 5 1/4".
Cut Porcelain Cotton A2 Panel measuring: 4 1/4" x 5 1/2". Press Fish Parade BetterPress of the Month (BPOM-AUG25) with Sapphire and Malachite BetterPress ink. Trim panel to measure: 3 7/8" x 5 1/8".
Cut Small Piece of Porcelain Cotton Panel and Press "A Little Note From the Whole Group" using Fish Parade BetterPress of the Month (BPOM-AUG25) with Sapphire BetterPress ink. Die Cut out with coordinating die.
Assemble card.
Embellish with Crystal Mix Color Essential Gems.

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Hero Arts | Hero Studio August 2025 Die Set of the Month

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I'm back with my final post of the month showcasing Hero Arts August 2025 Hero Studio Club Kits. If you are new to these subscriptions, you can find them HERE.

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Today I'm showcasing the NEW Haunted Gallery Die of the Month.

My card features the NEW Haunted Gallery Die of the Month, In the Valley Cling Stamp of the Month, Abraham and Katrina Stamp & Die Set (Inchabod's Card Kit of the Month).

Card Measurements:

Grey A2 Top Fold Card Base: 4 1/4" x 5 1/2" (4 1/4" x 11", scored at 5 1/2")

Black Panel: 4" x 5 1/4"

Grey Stamped/Ink Blended Panel: 3 3/4" x 5"

White Sentiment Die Cut: 2 3/16" x 1/2"

Steps to Create Card:

Create Grey A2 Top Fold Card Base measuring: 4 1/4" x 5 1/2" (4 1/4" x 11", scored at 5 1/2").
Cut Black Panel measuring:4" x 5 1/4".
Cut Grey Panel measuring: 3 3/4" x 5". Ink blend around the edges with Light, Medium and Dark Grey ink. Next stamp the In the Valley Cling Stamp of the Month with Dark Grey ink and Spider Webs using Abraham and Katrina Stamp & Die Set (Inchabod's Card Kit of the Month) with Black ink. Lastly add splatters using Spellbinders Raven Splatter Effects and Spellbinders Sparkle Splatter Effects. Set panel aside to dry.
Die Cut card elements using Haunted Gallery Die of the Month with Black, Lime and Onyx Glittered Metallic card stock.
Stamp "Happy Haunting" sentiment using Abraham and Katrina Stamp & Die Set (Incabod's Card Kit) with Black in on White card stock. Die Cut with coordinating die.
Assemble card.

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Friday, August 8, 2025

Spellbinders | August 2025 Embossing Folder of the Month

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A NEW month means NEW CLUB KITS over at Spellbinders! Today I'm sharing the NEW August 2025 Embossing Folder of the Month Club Kit. If you are not already a subscriber of the Embossing Folder of the Month Club, the registration window is now open and can be found HERE.

The NEW Embossing Folder of the Month is called, Coral Impression (EOM-AUG25). This folder is perfect for creating your underwater and nautical projects.

My card features the NEW Coral Impression (EOM-AUG25), The Deep Blue Two Small Die of the Month (DOM-AUG25) and Splash Tales Large Die of the Month (DOML-AUG25).

Card Measurements:

White A2 Top Fold Card Base: 4 1/4" x 5 1/2" (4 1/4" x 11", scored at 5 1/2")

White Embossed/Ink Blended Panel: 3 7/8" x 5 1/8"

Coral Reef Sentiment Banner: 2 3/8" x 5/16"

Steps to Create Card:

Create White A2 Top Fold Card Base: 4 1/4" x 5 1/2" (4 1/4" x 11", scored at 5 1/2").
Cut White Panel measuring: 3 7/8" x 5 1/8". Ink blend panel using Peach Bellini and Coral Reef ink. Emboss panel using Coral Impression (EOM-AUG25). Add splatters using Sparkle Splatter Effects. Set panel aside to dry.
Die Cut elements using The Deep Blue Two Small Die of the Month (DOM-AUG25) and Splash Tales Large Die of the Month (DOML-AUG25) with Peach Bellini, Coral Reef, Kraft, Jelly Bean Green and Fresh Asparagus card stock. Add ink highlights with Peach Bellini, Coral Reef, Fresh Asparagus and Chocolate Truffle ink.
Assemble card.
Embellish with Clear Dew Drops.

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Hero Arts | Hero Studio August 2025 Cling Stamp of the Month

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I'm back today to showcase another Hero Arts August 2025 Hero Studio Club Kits. If you are new to these subscriptions, you can find them HERE.

Today I'm showcasing the NEW In the Valley Cling Stamp of the Month.

My card features the NEW In the Valley Cling Stamp of the Month, Abraham and Katrina Stamp & Die Set (Incabod's Card Kit), and You Are Magic Stamp & Cut of the Month.

Card Measurements:

Black A2 Top Fold Card Base: 4 1/4" x 5 1/2" (4 1/4" x 11", scored at 5 1/2")

Plum Stamped/Ink Blended Panel: 3 3/4" x 5"

Black Embossed Sentiment Die Cut: 2 1/16" x 1"

Steps to Create Card:

Create Black A2 Top Fold Card Base measuring: 4 1/4" x 5 1/2" (4 1/4" x 11", scored at 5 1/2").
Cut Plum A2 Panel measuring: 4 1/4" x 5 1/2" and ink blend around the edges with Plum and Black ink. To create the background panel (1) Stamp In the Valley Cling Stamp of the Month with Plum ink. (2) Stamp Spiderwebs using Abraham and Katrina Stamp & Die Set (Incabod's Card Kit) with Black ink. (3) Add splatters using Spellbinders Raven Splatter Effects and Spellbinders Sparkle Splatter Effects. Once panel is dry, trim to measure: 3 3/4" x 5".
Stamp & Heat Emboss "Stay Spooky" sentiment using You Are Magic Stamp & Cut of the Month with Embossing ink and White Detail Embossing Powder.
Die Cut Bats using Abraham and Katrina Stamp & Die Set (Incabod's Card Kit) with Black card stock.
Assemble card.

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Thursday, August 7, 2025

Hero Arts | Hero Studio August 2025 Layering Stencil of the Month

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I'm back today to showcase another Hero Arts August 2025 Hero Studio Club Kits. If you are new to these subscriptions, you can find them HERE.

Today I'm showcasing the NEW

Sunnyside Manor Layering Stencil of the Month.

My card features the NEW Sunnyside Manor Layering Stencil of the Month along with the Haunted Gallery Die Set of the Month, Victorian Die Set and Abraham and Katrina Stamp & Die Set from the Incabod's Card Kit of the Month.

Card Measurements:

White A2 Top Fold Card Base: 4 1/4" x 5 1/2" (4 1/4" x 11", scored at 5 1/2")

White Stenciled Panel: 3 3/4" x 5"

Vellum Panel: 2 1/4" x 3 1/2"
White Die Cut Sentiment: 1 15/16" x 3/8"

Steps to Create Card:

Create White A2 Top Fold Card Base measuring: 4 1/4" x 5 1/2" (4 1/4" x 11", scored at 5 1/2").
Cut White Panel and use Sunnyside Manor Layering Stencil of the Month with Light Purple, Dark Purple, Green and Orange ink. Trim panel to measure: 3 3/4" x 5".
Die Cut elements using Victorian Die Set and Haunted Gallery Die Set with Black, Orange and Black Glitter Metallic card stock.
Cut Vellum panel measuring: 2 1/4" x 3 1/2".
Stamp "Trick or Treat" sentiment using Abraham and Katrina Stamp & Die Set with Black ink on White card stock. Die Cut out with coordinating die.
Assemble card.
Embellish with Orange Rhinestones.

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Wednesday, August 6, 2025

Spellbinders | August 2025 Stencil of the Month

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A NEW month means NEW CLUB KITS over at Spellbinders! Today I'm sharing the NEW August 2025 Stencil of the Month Club Kit. If you are not already a subscriber of the Stencil of the Month Club, the registration window is now open and can be found HERE.

The NEW Stencil of the Month is called, Underwater Bloom (SOM-AUG25). This is a 5 piece stencil set to create an Underwater scene. For my card I paired it with the NEW Splash Tales Large Die of the Month (DOML-AUG25).

Card Measurements:

White A2 Top Fold Card Base: 4 1/4" x 5 1/2" (4 1/4" x 11", scored at 5 1/2")

Sea Glass Panel: 4" x 5 1/4"

White Stenciled Panel: 3 3/4" x 5"

Fish: 1 7/8" x 1 3/4"

Sea Glass Sentiment Banner: 2 3/8" x 3/8"

Stencil #5 in the set consists of small bubbles - using Spellbinders new Pallet Knife and Nuevo Moonstone Glimmer Paste I was able to add texture and sparkle to my panel.

Steps to Create Card:

Create White A2 Top Fold Card Base measuring: 4 1/4" x 5 1/2" (4 1/4" x 11", scored at 5 1/2").
Cut Sea Glass Panel measuring: 4" x 5 1/4".
Cut White A2 Panel measuring: 4 1/4" x 5 1/2" and use Underwater Bloom Stencil of the Month (SOM-AUG25) with Sea Glass, Turquoise Sea, Blue Denim and Tranquil Teal ink. For the 5th Stencil use a pallet knife and apply a layer of Nuevo Moonstone Glimmer Paste. Set panel aside to dry.
Die Cut Fish and "Make A Splash" Sentiment Banner using Splash Tales Large Die of the Month (DOML-AUG25) with Turquoise Sea and Blue Denim card stock. Add ink highlights with Turquoise Sea, Tranquil Teal and Blue Denim ink. Assemble.
Assemble card.
Embellish with Clear Dew Drops.

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Tuesday, August 5, 2025

Hero Arts | Hero Studio August 2025 Stamp & Cut Set of the Month

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I'm back today to showcase another Hero Arts August 2025 Hero Studio Club Kits. If you are new to these subscriptions, you can find them HERE.

Today I'm showcasing the NEW You are Magic Stamp & Cut of the Month.

My card features the NEW You Are Magic Stamp & Cut of the Month, Victorian Die Set (Card Kit of the Month) along with the Magic Mist Stencil (The Whole Studio Bonus Item).

Card Measurements:

White A2 Top Fold Card Base: 4 1/4" x 5 1/2" (4 1/4" x 11", scored at 5 1/2")

Edible Eggplant Panel: 3 3/4" x 5"

The background panel was created with a panel of Edible Eggplant card stock from my stash and I ink blended with a combination of Edible Eggplant and Black ink. I then added a little splatter using Spellbinders Raven Splatter Effects and Spellbinders Sparkle Splatter Effects.