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Sipping Cocoa & Spreading Cheer: 11 Festive Cards with Spellbinders’ July Clubs

Monday, July 07, 2025 | By: Lea Lawson

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Hey there, crafty friends! ❄️☕ Grab your favorite mug of cocoa (marshmallows encouraged!) and settle in for a little holiday magic—because the July Spellbinders Clubs have arrived, and they’re bringing all the merry vibes with them!

🎄 From cocoa mugs to snowflakes and all things festive and frosty, this month's kits are filled with heartwarming details that’ll have you feeling the Christmas spirit—whether it’s 90 degrees outside or not! New club sign-ups open today, and if you're already a subscriber, you can still add clubs to your lineup. Thinking about upgrading to the Deluxe Caboodle? That window technically closed on the 5th—so be sure to plan ahead for next month! Or sign up now and gift those double subscriptions to a favorite crafty friend!

As always, I’ve challenged myself to use every product from this month’s kit lineup across all 11 cards—you’ll spot almost every sentiment and little die in action throughout today’s post. Let’s dive in and celebrate some mid-year merry!

This holiday duo is bringing double the cheer and twice the texture! ❄️ I used both the Small and Large Die of the Month sets from Spellbinders, plus each of the embossing folders—but with a little twist: I flipped the panels to show off the debossed side instead! I love how it gives you even more creative flexibility with these folders. From cocoa mugs and mittens to Santa and his sleigh, this set is full of festive charm and cozy details.

All clubs will be linked below for easy clicking!

Kits Featured:

  • Small Die of the Month
  • Large Die of the Month
  • Embossing Folder of the Month
  • 3D Embossing Folder of the Month
  • Clear Stamp & Die of the Month

Easy Step by Step instructions:

  • Cut & fold (2) A2 card bases from white cardstock.
  • Cut A2 card panels from aqua & light pink cardstock.

Merry Christmas Card:

  • Emboss the aqua panel with the embossing folder.
  • Mount to the front of a card base.
  • Diecut all the pieces from the small die set, then assemble.
  • Heat emboss the main sentiment in white to red cardstock, then diecut.
  • Stamp the secondary sentiment in black, then diecut.
  • Mount the diecut pieces to the card front, then add the sentiments with thin foam strips.
  • Accent with self-adhesive gems in Teal to finish.

Warm Cocoa Wishes Card:

  • Emboss the light pink panel with the 3D embossing folder.
  • Mount to the front of a card base.
  • Diecut all the elements from the large die of the month set, and assemble.
  • Stamp the secondary sentiment in brown, then diecut.
  • Mount the diecut pieces to the card front, then add the sentiments with thin foam strips.
  • Accent with self-adhesive gems in Red to finish.

This set brings all the frosty feels! ❄️ Once again, I featured both of this month’s embossing folders, showcasing their classic, raised texture for extra dimension this time. The Small and Large Die of the Month sets brought the festive fun with cocoa mugs, candy canes, and adorable winter characters—and the Clear Stamp & Die of the Month added the perfect warm-and-fuzzy sentiments. These cards are full of texture, charm, and cozy holiday cheer!

Kits Featured:

  • Small Die of the Month
  • Large Die of the Month
  • Embossing Folder of the Month
  • 3D Embossing Folder of the Month
  • Clear Stamp & Die of the Month

Easy Step by Step instructions:

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

Winter Cheers Card:

  • Emboss a white panel with the 3D embossing folder.
  • Mount to the front of a card base.
  • Diecut all the pieces from the small die set, then assemble.
  • Heat emboss the main sentiment in white to red cardstock, then diecut.
  • Stamp the secondary sentiment in black, then diecut with an extra layer from white glitter cardstock.
  • Mount the diecut pieces to the card front, then add the sentiments with thin foam strips.
  • Accent with self-adhesive gems in Aura AB to finish.

Cozy Hugs and Cocoa Kisses Card:

  • Emboss a white panel with the embossing folder.
  • Trim thin strips from pink, red and aqua colored cardstock.
  • Adhere at an angle to the embossed panel, then trim away excess.
  • Mount to the front of a card base.
  • Diecut all the pieces from the large die set, then assemble.
  • Stamp the sentiment in brown, then diecut.
  • Mount the diecut pieces to the card front, then add the sentiments with thin foam strips.
  • Accent with iridescent brown jewels to finish.

This festive pair is full of shimmer and stitching magic! ✨ I used both the Glimmer and Stitching Die of the Month kits to bring these wintery cards to life. And while the foil may look gold in photos, I pinky promise—it’s actually silver foil from this month’s Glimmer kit! The stitching details add the perfect cozy layer, making these cards sparkle and shine in the loveliest way.

Kits Featured:

  • Stitching Die of the Month
  • Glimmer of the Month
  • Small Die of the Month (snowflake)
  • Large Die of the Month (snowflake)

Easy Step by Step instructions:

  • Cut & fold (2) A2 card bases.
  • Cut (1) 5.5" x 6" panel of teal cardstock.

Sending Winter Hugs Card:

  • Hot foil the glimmer plate in silver to teal cardstock.
  • Trim to 4" x 5.25", then mount to the card front.
  • Foil both sentiments in Crimson Stars foil to white cardstock, then diecut.
  • Diecut snowflakes from white glitter paper.
  • Adhere the sentiment & snowflake to the front as shown.
  • Accent with self-adhesive gems in Red to finish.

Let It Snow Card:

  • Diecut the pieces from the stitching die set.
  • Stitch with silver thread.
  • Mount both pieces offset to the card front.
  • Diecut snowflakes from white glitter paper.
  • Adhere the sentiment & snowflakes to the front as shown.
  • Accent with self-adhesive gems in Red to finish.

This duo is giving cozy-meets-contemporary vibes, and I’m here for it! ❄️✨ One card features the Glimmer of the Month, bringing in that signature shimmer to warm up the winter magic. The other highlights the BetterPress of the Month on pebble-colored cotton paper—my first time using it, and I'm totally smitten! It adds a crisp, modern touch that beautifully contrasts the playful holiday characters. Soft neutrals + festive charm = a wintry mix I’ll be reaching for again!

Kits Featured:

  • BetterPress of the Month
  • Glimmer Hot Foil of the Month
  • Large Die of the Month
  • Clear Stamp & Die of the Month
  • Wax Seal of the Month

Easy Step by Step instructions:

  • Cut & fold (2) A2 card bases.
  • Cut 5.5" x 6" card panel from white cardstock.

Sending Winter Hugs card:

  • Hot foil the glimmer plate in silver to white cardstock.
  • Trim to 4" x 5.25", then mount to the card front.
  • Foil both main sentiments in Crimson Stars foil to white cardstock, then foil the leftover with a solid hot foil plate.
  • Diecut the reverse foiled sentiment, then mount to the bottom of the card.
  • Diecut pieces from the large die set, then assemble.
  • Stamp the secondary sentiment in black, then diecut.
  • Adhere the diecut pieces & secondary sentiment to the front as shown.
  • Accent with self-adhesive gems in Clear to finish.
  • Melt silver wax, pour in a square shape and press the seal into it.
  • Let set, then gently remove from the seal. Adhere to an envelope and accent with a Red gem.

Holiday Cheer card:

  • Ink the press plate with Thunder BetterPress ink, then press into pebble cotton cardstock.
  • Trim to 4" x 5.25", then mount to the card front.
  • Diecut pieces from the large die set, then assemble.
  • Diecut the foiled sentiment with a banner die.
  • Adhere the diecut pieces & secondary sentiment to the front as shown.
  • Accent with self-adhesive gems in Clear & Red to finish.

These cards are giving all the cozy Christmas sweater vibes! 🧶❄️ I used the Stencils of the Month to build layered patterns that feel straight out of a handmade holiday pullover, then paired them with the Clear Stamp & Die of the Month for those sweet wintry sentiments and frosted snowflakes. The mix of hearts and snowflakes brings a touch of warmth to your holiday crafting—just like your favorite knit on a chilly day!

Kits Featured:

  • Stencils of the Month
  • Clear Stamp & Die of the Month
  • Glimmer Hot Foil of the Month
  • Large Die of the Month (snowflakes)
  • Small of the Month (snowflakes)

Easy Step by Step instructions:

  • Cut & fold (2) A2 card base.
  • Diecut (2) A2 panels of white cardstock.

Stay Snuggly card:

  • Ink blend the standalone stencil in a gradient from orange to red to turquoise.
  • Trim to 4" x 5.25", then mount to the card front.
  • Heat emboss snowflakes to matching colored cardstock, then diecut.
  • Heat emboss the sentiment in white to red cardstock, then diecut.
  • Diecut snowflakes from white glitter cardstock.
  • Mount the sentiment & snowflakes to the front as shown.
  • Accent with self-adhesive gems in Peach Blush, Red & Teal to finish.

Cozy Wishes card:

  • Ink blend the layering stencils in shades of pink, red, orange and turquoise.
  • Trim to 4" x 5.25", then mount to the card front.
  • Stamp the snowflakes in black to white cardstock, then diecut.
  • Diecut the reverse foiled sentiment with a banner die.
  • Mount the sentiment & snowflakes to the front as shown.
  • Accent with self-adhesive Aura AB gems to finish.

Sweet, festive, and just a bit mischievous—this final card is the gingerbread cherry on top! 🍬 I used the exclusive gingerbread man die (the freebie included only in the Deluxe Caboodle) to bring this little cutie to life. While it was designed to coordinate with the Small Die of the Month, I paired it with the Large Die instead—and they’re pretty adorable together, if I do say so myself! The sentiment and snowflake accents tie it all together with a touch of holiday magic.

Kits Featured:

  • The Deluxe Caboodle (free gift of the month)
  • BetterPress of the Month
  • Clear Stamp & Die of the Month
  • Glimmer Hot Foil of the Month
  • Large Die of the Month
  • Small of the Month (snowflakes)

Easy Step by Step instructions:

  • Cut & fold an A2 card base.
  • Cut 5.5" x 6" panel of pink cardstock.
  • Foil the BetterPress plate to pink cardstock in opal foil.
  • Trim to 4" x 5.25", then mount to the card front.
  • Diecut the pieces from the free gift and large die set, then assemble.
  • Diecut snowflakes from white glitter cardstock.
  • Diecut the reverse foiled sentiment with a banner die.
  • Stamp the secondary sentiment in black, then diecut.
  • Mount the diecut pieces & sentiments to the front as shown.
  • Accent with self-adhesive gems in Pink to finish.

And that’s a wrap on this month’s holiday makes! 🎁 From snowflakes to sweaters, cocoa mugs to cheeky gingerbread hugs, I had the merry-est time crafting my way through July’s Spellbinders Clubs. Whether you’re team foil, BetterPress, or ALL the embossing, there’s a little something for every crafty craving in this month’s lineup.

Here’s to stitching, shimmering, and sleighing our way through Christmas in July—one card at a time! ✨❄️ Thanks for stopping by, and I hope you’re feeling santa-mentally inspired to start your holiday crafting early!

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3 Comments

Jul 9, 2025, 11:17:58 AM

Lisa Rutherford - Soooo cute, Lea!! And all headed to my house. Hopefully it will arrive in time to create something for my Christmas in July card class. :-) Enjoying seeing your travels and tales of Montana.

Jul 7, 2025, 6:39:50 PM

Gab - These are fantastic - what a fun release

Jul 7, 2025, 10:48:51 AM

Shirley - Absolutely adorable! Thanks for showing us everything.

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