A Garden of Smiles | Spellbinders January 2026 Small Die of the Month
Hello everyone! I’m back with a second project for January, this time featuring the Small Die of the Month (DOM). This “Sunny Stems” set is so versatile and pairs perfectly with this month’s other club kits.
🎨 How to Make This Card
1. The Base and Fan Panels I chose Blue Spruce cardstock for my card base to create a rich, dark backdrop. The focal point is a beautiful fan shape. I die-cut the main base from white cardstock and then cut the decorative fan blades from Blush cardstock.
2. Adding 3D Texture To make the fan extra special, I embossed the Blush panels using the 3EOM (3D Embossing Folder of the Month). I then layered these onto the white base with foam stickers for a gorgeous, dimensional look.
3. Die-Cutting the “Sunny Stems”
The Flowers: I used Wild Berry and Dahlia for the trumpet flowers. For the sunflowers and smaller blooms, I used Tuscan, Acorn, and Waterfall cardstock.
Stems & Leaves: I cut these from Blue Spruce to match my background.
Finishing Touches: I used a white gel pen to add tiny highlights to the petals, which really makes the flowers pop!
4. The Sentiment & Sparkling Details I used the CDOM (Best Year Sentiments) for the “Smile” sentiment, stamped in black and die-cut with the coordinating die. For the final touch, I added Crystal Mix Color Essentials Gems around the flowers to give the card a beautiful, sparkling finish.
I love how the “Sunny Stems” look when arranged on this decorative fan. It’s a wonderful way to send a “smile” to someone special.
Thank you for visiting today, and I hope this inspires your January crafting!
Happy Crafting,
Heejung
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This looks absolutely lovely, I’m so excited to try out the Sunny Stems! It’s wonderful to see Spellbinders continuing to create such beautiful products, from Jasper Bloom
thank you so much