
Polar Pals & Frosty Friends
Spellbinders – North Pole Friends Collection by Simon Hurley
The North Pole Friends Collection by Simon Hurley from Spellbinders is pure winter magic—think cozy scarves, frosty scenes, and playful holiday charm in every die. I had so much fun playing with the Polar Bear Pals and North Pole Sentiments die sets, and today I’m sharing two handmade holiday cards that came out of that snowy crafting session. Whether you’re team snowman or polar bear, I hope these give you some festive inspiration for your next cardmaking session!
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North Pole Friends Collection
The North Pole Friends Collection by Simon Hurley for Spellbinders is bursting with festive charm, featuring holiday cutting dies that transform seasonal favorites into bright, layered paper creations full of personality. The collection includes:
- Polar Bear Pals – Mama, cub, and standing bears adorned in cozy scarves and lights.
- North Pole Sentiments – Lets you build a whimsical signpost, choose from six greetings, and include a snowman with a knit cap or fedora.
- The Clauses – Classic Santa and Mrs. Claus figures, complete with charming accessories like cookies, glasses, and the list. Don’t forget to check it twice!
- Santa’s Elves – Classic elves with interchangeable hats, mittens, and presents.
For those wanting it all, the North Pole Friends Die Bundle combines every set into one complete package for full holiday crafting fun. It’s ideal for creating cards, tags, ornaments, scrapbook pages, and more with a joyful North Pole theme.
Polar Bear Pals Card
For this card, I created a peaceful arctic scene starring a mama polar bear and her curious cub, cut from watercolor paper with antique linen distress oxide ink blending. The snowy hill is coated in rock candy glittery texture for that sparkly snowbank effect, and the background is a dreamy blend of blue and violet watercolors that mimic a northern lights sky. I finished the card with a simple “Let It Snow” sentiment.
Refer to the Polar Bear Pals assembly guide to build the bears.
Supplies Used
- Spellbinders Cutting Dies – Polar Bear Pals #S4-1475 | SB | Sb.com |
- Spellbinders Cutting Dies – North Pole Sentiments #S5-707 | SB | Sb.com |
- Spellbinders Cutting Dies – Percision Layering A2 A #S5-487 | SB | Sb.com |
- Spellbinders ColorWheel Cardstock:
- Distress Watercolor Cardstock | Sb.com |
- Distress Oxide – Antique Linen | Sb.com |
- Distress Spray Stain – Chipped Sapphire | SSS |
- Distress Spray Stain – Shaded Lilac | Sb.com |
- Distress Spray Stain – Villainous Potion | Sb.com |
- Distress Mica Stain – Merry Mint | Sb.com |
- Spellbinders Platinum Six | SB | Sb.com |
- Tim Holtz Paper Trimmer | Sb.com | AMZ |
- EK Scoring Board | AMZ |
- Bearly Art Glue | SB | Sb.com |
- Glossy Accents | Sb.com |
- Distress Glitter – Clear Rock Candy | Sb.com |
- SSS Embellishment Wand | SSS |
- Foam Squares – White | SSS |
- Watercolor Brush
- Jar of Water
- Scissors
Snowman Card
This jolly snowman was built with the North Pole Sentiments die set. I tucked him into a snow globe with evergreen bough inked trees and lots of embossed snowflakes for texture and depth. His red scarf and mittens pop against the white and frosty backdrop, and I added a classic black plaque with a “Happy Holidays” greeting to tie it all together. The embossing adds that extra layer of winter wonder without stealing the show from our cheerful snowman friend. Also this design would make a great shaker card!
Refer to the North Pole Sentiments assembly guide to build the snowman.
Supplies Used
- Spellbinders Cutting Dies – North Pole Sentiments #S5-707 | SB | Sb.com |
- Spellbinders Cutting Dies – Simon’s Snow Globe #S6-222 | SB | Sb.com |
- Spellbinders Cutting Dies – Everlasting Circles #S4-1280 | SB | Sb.com |
- Spellbinders 3D Embossing Folder – Sparkling Snow #E3D-069 | SB |
- Spellbinders ColorWheel Cardstock:
- Distress Watercolor Cardstock | Sb.com |
- Spellbinders Treasured Cardstock – Silver #SCSP-002 | SB |
- Distress Oxide – Evergreen Bough | Sb.com |
- Marker – Red
- Spellbinders Platinum Six | SB | Sb.com |
- Tim Holtz Paper Trimmer | Sb.com | AMZ |
- EK Scoring Board | AMZ |
- Mighty Mister | SB | Sb.com |
- Bearly Art Glue | SB | Sb.com |
- SSS Embellishment Wand | SSS |
- Foam Squares – White | SSS |
Your North Pole Adventure Awaits
Both of these cards are a great example of how the North Pole Friends Collection can bring personality and whimsy into your holiday crafting. The layering dies do so much of the work for you, and the mix-and-match pieces give you freedom to customize each card to fit your style or recipient.
I had so much fun bringing these wintery cards to life, and I hope they’ve inspired you to add a little handmade wonder to your season. If they have, I’d love to see your version. Be sure to tag me (@silversgrove or @grovecrafted) on Instagram or at Grove Crafted on Facebook.
Until next time, stay warm and crafty—and may your holiday cards sparkle like the Northern Lights!
You’ve seen my cards with polar delight—now craft your own and make spirits bright!
If you’re looking for more handmade holiday inspiration, don’t miss my Wonderland Cards—another collection filled with charm and creativity!