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11 Ways to Make the Season Shine: Holiday Cards with October Clubs from Spellbinders

Oct 8 2025 | By: Lea Lawson

Leftover October club products are now for sale individually without a subscription. If something caught your eye, now is a great time to get them before they are gone!

Hey there, crafty friends! October’s “Glimpses of Christmas” kits from Spellbinders are serving up all the sparkle, nostalgia, and festive charm I could hope for—and you know I had to dive into every single club! Today I’m sharing 11 cards that feature all 10 clubs in some way, with plenty of mixing and matching across dies, stamps, embossing folders, and more. That’s one of my favorite things about the Deluxe Caboodle: it’s a full suite of coordinating magic that makes holiday crafting feel joyful and effortless.

We’re starting things off with a trio that completely stole my heart this month—because how could I resist this adorable reindeer from the Stitching Die of the Month? He’s hands-down my favorite item in the October clubs, and the coordinating freebie from the Deluxe Caboodle makes him even more fun to create with. Whether you go full sparkle with stitched details or keep it clean and simple, this little cutie shines either way—making him super versatile for all kinds of holiday makes.

All clubs will be linked below for easy clicking!

Kits Featured:

Easy Step by Step instructions:

  • Cut & fold (3) A2 card bases.
  • Cut (3) A2 card panels from white cardstock.

Sending Christmas Magic Card:

  • Emboss a panel with the embossing folder.
  • Diecut with a scalloped rectangle, then mount to the front of a card base.
  • Diecut all the pieces from the stitching die set.
  • Stitch with gold thread, then assemble.
  • Hot foil the sentiment in red, then diecut with a strip die.
  • Mount the diecut pieces to the card front, then add the sentiment with thin foam strips.
  • Accent with self-adhesive gems in Red to finish.

Merry Christmas to All Card:

  • Emboss a panel with the embossing folder.
  • Trim slightly smaller, then mount to the front of a card base.
  • Diecut all the elements from the stitching die of the month set, and assemble.
  • Stamp the main sentiment in black, then diecut.
  • Mount the diecut pieces to the card front, then add the sentiment with thin foam strips.
  • Accent with self-adhesive gems in Red & Teal to finish.

Believe in Magic Card:

  • Hot foil a panel in Polished Brass using the glimmer of the month, then foil the leftover with a solid hot foil plate.
  • Trim the solid panel slightly smaller, then mount to the front of a card base.
  • Diecut an arch from red cardstock, and adhere to the front.
  • Diecut all the elements from the stitching die of the month set and the Deluxe Freebie, then assemble.
  • Mount the diecut pieces to the card front, then add the sentiment banner with thin foam strips.
  • Accent with self-adhesive gems in Spectrum AB to finish.

Next up is a trio that leans all the way into vintage holiday charm, thanks to the Small and Large Die of the Month kits. I couldn’t get over the nostalgic feel of these sets—from the sweet silhouettes to the cozy details—and I chose my color palette to really let that retro magic shine. Whether it’s soft pastels, classic reds, or golden accents, each card brings a little old-school wonder to life. These dies are packed with storytelling potential, and I loved layering them up to create scenes that feel like a warm hug from holidays past.

Kits Featured:

Easy Step by Step instructions:

  • Cut & fold (2) A2 card bases.
  • Cut (3) A2 card panels from various cardstock colors.

Season Full of Wonder Card:

  • Emboss a panel with the embossing folder, then splatter with white for a snow effect.
  • Trim slightly smaller (once dry), then mount to a card base.
  • Diecut the pieces from the Small die set, then assemble.
  • Stamp the sentiment in black ink, then diecut.
  • Mount the diecut pieces to the card front, then add the sentiment with thin foam strips.
  • Accent with self-adhesive gems in Opal to finish.

Cozy Wishes Card:

  • Emboss a panel with the 3D embossing folder.
  • Trim slightly smaller, then mount to the card base.
  • Diecut the pieces from the large die set, then assemble.
  • Stamp the sentiment in black ink, then diecut.
  • Mount the diecut pieces to the card front, then add the sentiment with thin foam strips.
  • Accent the tree with self-adhesive gems in Aura to finish.

Snow & Sparkle Card:

  • Cover the card front with the standard foiled panel you created above.
  • Diecut an arch from red cardstock, then turn into a shaker window.
  • Add glitter to the middle of the card base, then adhere the shaker window to to the top.
  • Diecut the tree pieces from the Large kit, then assemble.
  • Hot foil the sentiment in red, then cut with a banner die.
  • Arrange both to the card front as shown.
  • Accent with self-adhesive pearls in Spectrum AB to finish.

Up next is this adorable snowman duo—because what’s a holiday card lineup without a little frosty charm? One card features the BetterPress kit of the month, and I just love how its soft, vintage background sets the tone for a sweet and subtle winter scene. The other card brings a bolder vibe, fully ink blended using the Stencil of the Month for a punchy pop of color and personality. Together, they show how versatile these kits can be—whether you’re leaning into quiet elegance or playful cheer, there’s a snowman for every mood!

Kits Featured:

Easy Step by Step instructions:

  • Cut & fold (2) A2 card bases.
  • Cut (1) A2 panel from white cardstock.

Love & Snowflakes Card:

  • Press the BetterPress plate into a cotton paper panel in a gradient from light pink to light aqua.
  • Trim slightly smaller, then mount to the card base.
  • Diecut the snowman elements from the small die of the month, then assemble.
  • Hot foil the sentiment in gold to white cardstock, then diecut.
  • Adhere the diecut pieces to the front as shown, then mount the sentiment with thin foam strips.
  • Accent with Aura AB sequins to finish.

Sending Frosty Wishes Card:

  • Ink blend stencils to white cardstock in turquoise, red, light pink, black, orange, and light gray.
  • Place stencil 1 back on the panel, and daub embossing ink into the openings.
  • Cover in holographic sparkle embossing powder, then heat set.
  • Mount edge to edge to the card base.
  • Diecut the holly leaves from the stitching die set, and assemble.
  • Hot foil the sentiment in gold, then diecut.
  • Mount the sentiment to the front with thin foam strips, then adhere the holly.
  • Accent with self-adhesive gems in Red to finish.

And finally, we’re closing out this month’s club lineup with a rainbow trio that’s become a bit of a holiday tradition for me. Each Christmas, I love creating at least one set of rainbow-colored cards—it’s such a joyful twist on the season’s palette, and these October kits felt like the perfect match! These designs feature a smattering of products from across the clubs, layered and mixed to let those vibrant colors shine.

Kits Featured:

Easy Step by Step instructions:

  • Cut & fold (2) A2 card bases and (1) slimline card base.
  • Cut A2 card panels and (1) slimline panel from cardstock.

Very Merry Christmas card:

  • Emboss the slimline panel with the 3D embossing folder.
  • Trim slightly smaller, then adhere to the slimline card base.
  • Heat emboss the main image in iridescent gold to white cardstock.
  • Diecut the tree from the large die in a rainbow gradient.
  • Accent with self-adhesive gems in Spectrum AB to finish.

Christmas Blessings card:

  • Emboss a panel with the 3D embossing folder.
  • Trim slightly smaller, then mount to the card base.
  • Diecut the pieces from the large die set, then assemble.
  • Add a rainbow striped background, peeking through the windows.
  • Stamp the sentiment in black ink, then diecut.
  • Mount the diecut pieces to the card front, then add the sentiment with thin foam strips.

Merry & Bright card:

  • Hot foil the BetterPress plate with rainbow striped foil.
  • Trim slightly smaller, then mount to the card base.
  • Melt gold wax, pour in a square shape and press the seal into it.
  • Let set, then gently remove the seal.
  • Adhere the wax seal the card front, then add a diecut bow underneath to finish.

That’s a wrap on my October Club cards—consider me officially enchanted! 🎄✨ I had the best time playing with all the festive layers, nostalgic details, and joyful bits tucked into “Glimpses of Christmas,” and I’m already dreaming up ways to stretch these supplies into the rest of the season. Thanks so much for stopping by to peek at the holiday magic—if one of these cards gave you a little crafty glow, I’d love to hear about it!

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