Peppermint Prancer Card
Spellbinders | Stitching Die of the Month Club – October 2025
Hello, crafty friends! Today I’m sharing a holiday card made with the October Stitching Die of the Month from Spellbinders. The theme for October’s clubs is Glimpses of Christmas, and it’s full of festive holiday fun.
The featured die set is called Peppermint Prancer, and it’s such a fun and festive addition to your holiday crafting. For this project, I paired the stitched peppermint with the sweet reindeer to create a joyful centerpiece that really stands out against the embossed background. It’s also makes a great gift tag as well.
Stitching Die of the Month Club
The Stitching Die of the Month Club is one of my personal favorites. Each month, you’ll receive a new set of dies designed specifically for adding stitching details with thread. The results are always stunning and add such a unique, handmade touch to your projects. I love that you can choose to stitch them up for texture or leave them unstitched for a clean, die-cut look. It is like getting two designs in one! You can learn more or join the stitching club here.
October 2025 – Peppermint Prancer
Deluxe Caboodle Bonus Item
This month’s Deluxe Caboodle bonus item is such a fun extra—and the best part is, it coordinates beautifully with the October Stitching Die of the Month! The die set includes a “For U” and “Believe in Magic” sentiments, which pair perfectly with the stitched peppermint and reindeer design. I love how these bonus dies expand the creative possibilities and give you even more ways to make your cards one-of-a-kind.
October 2025 – Magic For U
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About Spellbinders Clubs
If you’re new to Spellbinders Clubs, they’re monthly subscriptions that deliver exclusive crafting goodies right to your doorstep. From dies and stitching to embossing, stamping, hot foiling, and more, there’s truly something for everyone. It’s such a fun way to keep your creativity flowing while building a collection of unique products you won’t find anywhere else. You can explore all the Spellbinders club options here, or jump straight to the individual clubs that interest you below:
- Small Die of the Month | USA | UK |
- Large Die of the Month | USA | UK |
- Stitching Die of the Month | USA | UK |
- Glimmer of the Month | USA | UK |
- BetterPress of the Month | USA | UK |
- Stencil of the Month | USA | UK |
- Clear Stamp & Die of the Month | USA | UK |
- 3D Embossing Folder of the Month | USA | UK |
- Embossing Folder of the Month | USA | UK |
- Wax Seal of the Month | USA | UK |
And if you happen to love all the clubs in a given month, you may want to check out the Deluxe Caboodle Club. This option includes all ten club products plus an exclusive bonus item that’s only available in this bundle. It’s also a fantastic value! You’ll save 58% compared to purchasing all the clubs separately.
How It Works
- The sign-up window is open from the 6th–27th of each month.
- Your first kit will charge immediately, and future kits will bill on the 5th of each month.
- Kits ship by the end of each month.
- You can cancel anytime!
If you have questions, be sure to check out the Club FAQ’s page for full details, terms, and conditions.
Peppermint Prancer Card
For this card, I started with a soft teal panel embossed with diagonal stripes for a clean, modern backdrop. I stitched the peppermint from the October Stitching Die of the Month using metallic aquamarine thread, which adds just the right pop of shimmer. The sweet reindeer from the Peppermint Prancer set sits playfully on top, with foam under the hooves for a little extra dimension. To finish, I added bold drop-shadow letters on either side to spell “JOY,” bringing the whole design together in a festive and cheerful way.
Gift Tag
I couldn’t resist creating a matching gift tag using the Deluxe Caboodle Bonus die set! I kept the same color palette and added that adorable reindeer from the Peppermint Prancer set to tie everything together. To make the tag, I die cut the Bulb Ornament shape from teal cardstock, embossed the background for texture, and layered the “for U” sentiment on top for extra dimension. It’s such a charming way to dress up a holiday gift and coordinates perfectly with the Peppermint Prancer “JOY” card.
Supplies Used
- Spellbinders Stitching Die of the Month – Peppermint Prancer #DOMST-OCT25 | SB |
- Spellbinders Cutting Dies – Notched Corner Frames #S5-602 | SB | Sb.com |
- Spellbinders 3D Embossing Folder – Peppermint Stripes #SES-055 | SB | Sb.com |
- Spellbinders ColorWheel Cardstock:
- Spellbinders Platinum Six | SB | Sb.com |
- Tim Holtz Paper Trimmer | Sb.com |
- Bearly Art Glue | SB | Sb.com |
- Best Ever Craft Tape – ¼ in | SB | Sb.com |
- Foam Squares – White | SSS |
- DMC Light Effects Floss –Aquamarine Blue #E3849 | Michaels |
- Stitching Needle | SB |
- Scissors
Card Instructions
Here’s how you can make your own version of this Peppermint Prancer Card:
Card Base
- Create an A2 card base (4¼” x 5½”) using White cardstock.
- Die cut Waterfall cardstock with the largest die from the Notched Corner Frames set.
- Emboss the panel with the Peppermint Stripes embossing folder.
- Trim 1/16″ off each side, then adhere it (debossed side up) to the card base.
Stitched Peppermint
- Die cut White cardstock with the stitched peppermint die from the Peppermint Prancer die set.
- Stitch the peppermint with metallic aquamarine thread.
- Secure the thread ends on the back with Best Ever Craft Tape.
- Die cut a solid circle from White cardstock and glue it behind the stitched pepermint.
- Die cut 4 solid triangles from Poppy cardstock and glue them onto the stitched pepermint.
- Add a tiny white circle to the center of the peppermint for a finishing touch.
Reindeer
- Die cut these pieces from the following cardstocks:
- Body & Legs –Truffle
- Antlers & Hooves –Raven
- Snout & Ears –Fawn
- Nose & Berries –Poppy
- Holly Leaves –Teal Topaz
- Assemble the reindeer with glue. (Refer to guide below for details.)
- Add a foam square to the back of the front hooves.
- Attach the reindeer to the stitched peppermint, then adhere it to the center of the card front.
Letters
- Die cut the “J” & “Y” from both Poppy and White cardstock.
- Layer the letters slightly offset to create a drop-shadow effect.
- Attach the letters to either side of the peppermint to spell “JOY”.
All Stitched Up
I had so much fun playing with the October Stitching Die of the Month, and I can already see myself reaching for it again and again for many more Christmas projects. The stitched reindeer is just too cute and versatile!
I hope this tutorial inspires you to try a little stitching on your next paper project! If you do, I’d love to see what you make! Be sure to tag me (@silversgrove or @grovecrafted) on Instagram or at Grove Crafted on Facebook.
Sew long for now, happy stitching and crafting!
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