Festive Holiday Card Ideas
Spellbinders Clubs | July 2026
Happy Christmas in July!
Holiday crafting starts early around here, and I couldn’t be more excited! The Cue the Merry July Spellbinders Clubs are packed with whimsical holiday characters, cozy textures, festive sentiments, and beautiful coordinating products that make creating Christmas cards an absolute joy. Whether you love adorable penguins, reindeer in holiday sweaters, or elegant embossed backgrounds, this month’s clubs have something for every style.
Today I’m sharing five handmade Christmas cards featuring several of the July clubs. I mixed and matched dies, embossing folders, and BetterPress plates to create a collection that’s playful, festive, and full of holiday cheer.
But before we cue the merry, here’s a quick look at what makes the July Spellbinders Clubs snow much fun!
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Spellbinders July Clubs
The Cue the Merry theme for the July Spellbinders Clubs brings the magic of Christmas to your craft room with a playful collection of festive designs. From adorable penguins and cozy reindeer to cheerful Santa scenes, decorated Christmas trees, and textured backgrounds, each club is designed to mix and match for endless holiday creativity. Whether you’re making elegant Christmas cards or whimsical winter greetings, this month’s clubs make it easy to get a head start on your holiday crafting with coordinated products that work beautifully together.
The Clubs I Used To Make My Cards
- Small Die of the Month – Snow Much Fun
- Large Die of the Month – Merry Shuffle
- Stitching Die of the Month – Sweater Weather Friend
- Press & Foil of the Month – Festive Forest
- 3D Embossing Folder of the Month – Festive Greetings
Before we jump into the July cards, here’s a quick overview of how the Spellbinders Clubs work.
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 | A compact set of versatile dies for layering, accenting, and detailed die cutting.
- Large Die of the Month | USA | UK | Larger-scale die sets perfect for focal points and dramatic cut-outs.
- Stitching Die of the Month | USA | UK | Dies designed for faux stitching or real thread work to add texture and handcrafted flair.
- Press & Foil of the Month | USA | UK | A combined BetterPress and hot foil club delivering plates and foil for elegant pressed and foiled card elements.
- Stencil of the Month | USA | UK | Detailed stencils for layering ink, creating backgrounds, and adding dimensional design.
- Clear Stamp & Die of the Month | USA | UK | Coordinating clear stamps with dies to create stamped images and precisely cut elements.
- 3D Embossing Folder of the Month | USA | UK | Deep-textured folder for rich, dimensional embossing effects.
- Embossing Folder of the Month | USA | UK | Embossing folder that add textured designs to panels and backgrounds.
And if you happen to love all the clubs in a given month, you may want to check out the All Clubs Crate.
All Clubs Crate
- All Clubs Crate | USA | UK |
- Includes all eight club products
- Two exclusive bonus item—only available in this bundle.
- 10 – 8.5 x 11 sheets of ColorWheel Cardstock that coordinates
- 15% off select Spellbinders products everyday!
- 1 Free Shipping Coupon to use every month.
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.
Jump to Your Favorite Card Design
- Skiing Penguin Postage Card (Left)
- Festive Elf Shuffle Card (Left Middle)
- Cozy Reindeer Wishes (Middle)
- Snow Much Fun Penguin Card (Right Middle)
- Classic Santa Postage Card (Right)
Snow Much Fun Penguin Card
Small Die Club
The Snow Much Fun Small Die of the Month was the perfect place to start using the Spellbinders July Clubs. These adorable little penguins instantly stole my heart! I created a snowy winter scene with snowy embossed skies, glittery snow hills and snowflakes to give the background plenty of frosty texture. The skiing penguin add so much personality to the card, while the bold “Let It Snow” sentiment finishes the design perfectly. This card is simple to assemble but has lots of playful details that make it feel extra special.
Card Details
Clubs Used
- Small Die of the Month
Card Base
- A2 Size: 4¼” x 5½”
- Cardstock: Classic White – top folding
- Embossing Folder: Sparkling Snow
- Cardstock Color: Windy
- Adhere embossed panel to the card with glue.
Snow Hills
- Die Set: Snow Much Fun
- Cardstock Color: White Glitter – snow hills
- Adhere to card with glue and 1mm foam squares.
Penguin
- Die Set: Snow Much Fun
- Cardstock Colors:
- Poppy – hat, scarf, & ski poles
- Blush – cheeks
- Carrot – feet & beak
- Forest – hat, scarf, & skies
- Raven – penguin body
- White – penguin belly, hat trim & pom pom
- White Glitter – snowflakes
- Assemble die-cuts with glue.
- Adhere to card with 1mm and 3mm foam squares.
Refer to the guide below for the Snow Much Fun assembly instructions.
Sentiment
- Die Set: Snow Much Fun
- Cardstock Colors:
- Poppy – “LET IT SNOW”
- Windy – solid banner
- Assemble banners with glue.
- Adhere to card with 1mm foam squares.
Supplies Used – Snow Much Fun Penguin Card
- Spellbinders Small Die of the Month – Snow Much Fun #DOM-JUL26 | SB | SB-UK |
- Spellbinders 3D Embossing Folder – Sparkling Snow #E3D-069 | SB | SB-UK |
- Spellbinders ColorWheel Cardstock:
- Spellbinders Essentials Cardstock – Forest
- Hero Arts Glitter Paper – White
Tools Used
- Spellbinders Platinum Six | SB | SB-UK | Sb.com |
- Tim Holtz Paper Trimmer | Sb.com |
- Handy Craft Tool Set | SB | SB-UK | Sb.com |
- Bearly Art Glue | SB | Sb.com |
- Best Ever Craft Tape – 5/8 in | SB | Sb.com |
- Mighty Mister | SB | Sb.com |
- Foam Squares 1mm – White | SB | Sb.com |
- Foam Squares 3mm – White | Sb.com |
- Scissors
Festive Elf Shuffle Card
Large Die Club
The Merry Shuffle Large Die of the Month creates a fun holiday scene. I paired the whimsical little elf with a beautifully decorated Christmas tree layered over a clean white background for a fresh, modern look. The glittery garland, wrapped presents, and cheerful holiday sentiment bring everything together while allowing the die-cut details to take center stage. I love how this design feels festive without being overly busy.
Card Details
Clubs Used
- Large Die of the Month
- Press & Foil of the Month
Card Base
- A2 Size: 4¼” x 5½”
- Cardstock: Classic White – top folding
Christmas Tree & Lights
- Die Set: Merry Shuffle
- Embossing Folder: Forevergreen
- Cardstock Colors:
- Small Tree – forest (x3)
- Large Tree – forest (x2)
- Light Strand – gold pearl metallic (x2)
- Lights – Ruby glitter, matte, mirror, & pearl metallic
- Emboss the back side of the tree die-cuts with the Forevergreen embossing folder.
- Adhere with glue and black 1mm foam squares.
Refer to the guide below for the Merry Shuffle assembly instructions.
Elf
- Die Set: Merry Shuffle
- Cardstock Colors:
- Poppy – hat & gloves
- Wild Berry – mouth
- Bellini – face, cheeks, & nose
- Terra Cotta – hair & eye brows
- Rainforest – body
- Fern – collar & legs
- Raven – eyes, belt, & boots
- White – cuffs & buttons
- Color the cheeks and nose with a R5.1 Peony OLO marker.
- Assemble elf die-cuts with glue.
- Adhere to the card with 2mm foam squares.
Presents
- Die Set: Gift Boxes & Bags
- Cardstock Colors:
- Poppy – large box
- Sage – box & lid
- Ruby Mirror – lids
- Ruby Glitter – bows
- Gold Pearl – small box
Refer to the guide below for the Gift Boxes & Bags assembly instructions.
- Assemble die-cut presents with glue.
- Adhere to card with glue and 1mm foam squares.
Sentiment
- Press Plate: Festive Forest
- Ink: Pine
- Cardstock Color: White – “Happy Holidays”
- Adhere to card with 1mm foam squares.
Supplies Used – Festive Elf Shuffle Card
- Spellbinders Large Die of the Month – Merry Shuffle #DOML-JUL26 | SB | SB-UK |
- Spellbinders Press & Foil of the Month – Festive Forest #BPOM-JUL26 | SB | SB-UK |
- Spellbinders Cutting Dies – Gift Boxes & Bags #S4-1553 | SB | Sb.com |
- Spellbinders Embossing Folder – Forevergreen #SES-026 | SB | SB-UK | Sb.com |
- Spellbinders ColorWheel Cardstock:
- Spellbinders Essentials Cardstock – Forest & Sage
- Spellbinders Treasured Cardstock – Gold #SCSP-001 | SB | SB-UK | Sb.com |
- Spellbinders Treasured Cardstock – Ruby #SCSP-018 | SB | SB-UK | Sb.com |
- BetterPress Ink – Pine #BPI-024 | SB | SB-UK |
- OLO Brush-Tip Marker – Peony #R5.1 | Blick |
Tools Used
- Spellbinders Platinum Six | SB | SB-UK | Sb.com |
- Spellbinders BetterPress Letterpress System | SB | SB-UK | Sb.com |
- Tim Holtz Paper Trimmer | Sb.com |
- Handy Craft Tool Set | SB | SB-UK | Sb.com |
- Bearly Art Glue | SB | Sb.com |
- Best Ever Craft Tape – 5/8 in | SB | Sb.com |
- Foam Squares 1mm – White | SB | Sb.com |
- Foam Squares 2mm – White | Sb.com |
- Foam Squares 1mm – Black | SB |
- Scissors
Cozy Reindeer Wishes
Stitching Die Club
For this card using the Spellbinders July Clubs, I combined the Sweater Weather Friend Stitching Die of the Month and the Festive Greetings 3D Embossing Folder of the Month. The reindeer is absolutely adorable with its festive stitched sweater and cozy scarf. I layered it over a postage-style frame and finished the card with the embossed background, which adds beautiful texture and subtle interest without competing with the focal image. The combination creates a warm, cozy Christmas card that’s perfect for anyone on your holiday mailing list.
Card Details
Clubs Used
- Stitching Die of the Month
- 3D Embossing Folder of the Month
- Press & Foil of the Month
Card Base
- A6 Size: 4½” x 6¼”
- Cardstock: Sage
- Embossing Folder: Festive Greetings
- Distress Ink: Evergreen Bough
- Adhere embossed panel to card base with glue.
Postage Frame
- Die Set: Nested Postage Labels & Tag – 3rd largest
- Cardstock Colors:
- Poppy – postage frame
- White – stitched frame
- Assemble postage frames with glue.
- Adhere to card with 2mm foam squares.
Stitched Reindeer
- Die Set: Sweater Weather Friend
- Cardstock Colors:
- Poppy – nose
- Sage – scarf
- Forest – sweater, sleeves, cuffs, and light string
- Fawn – forehead & ears
- Acorn – head & hooves
- Truffle – antlers
- Raven – eyes
- White – present & nose highlight
- Red Glitter – present bow & lights
- Stitching Thread: White & Sage
- Assemble die-cuts with glue.
- Adhere to postage frame with 1mm foam squares.
Refer to the guide below for the Sweater Weather Friend assembly instructions.
Sentiment
- Press Plate: Festive Forest
- Foil: Red
- Cardstock Colors: White – “LET THE Merry BEGIN”
- Adhere sentiment with glue.
Supplies Used – Cozy Reindeer Wishes
- Spellbinders Stitching Die of the Month – Sweater Weather Friend #DOMST-JUL26 | SB | SB-UK |
- Spellbinders Press & Foil of the Month – Festive Forest #BPOM-JUL26 | SB | SB-UK |
- Spellbinders 3D Embossing Folder of the Month – Festive Greetings #3EOM-JUL26 | SB | SB-UK |
- Spellbinders Cutting Dies – Nested Postage Labels & Tag #S5-635 | SB | SB-UK |
- Spellbinders ColorWheel Cardstock:
- Spellbinders Essentials Cardstock – Forest & Sage
- Spellbinders Treasured Cardstock – Ruby #SCSP-018 | SB | SB-UK | Sb.com |
- Spellbinders Glimmer Hot Foil – Red #GLF-007 | SB | SB-UK | Sb.com |
- Distress Ink – Evergreen Bough | Sb.com |
- DMC 6 Strand Floss:
- White #Blanc
- Sage Color #Unknown
Tools Used
- Spellbinders Platinum Six | SB | SB-UK | Sb.com |
- Spellbinders Glimmer Hot Foil System | SB | SB-UK | Sb.com |
- Tim Holtz Paper Trimmer | Sb.com |
- Handy Craft Tool Set | SB | SB-UK | Sb.com |
- Bearly Art Glue | SB | Sb.com |
- Best Ever Craft Tape – 5/8 in | SB | Sb.com |
- Mighty Mister | SB | Sb.com |
- Mini Ink Blending Tool | Sb.com |
- Foam Squares 1mm – White | SB | Sb.com |
- Foam Squares 2mm – White | Sb.com |
- Stitching Needle #22
- Scissors
Skiing Penguin Postage Card
Press & Foil Club
This card combines the Festive Forest Press & Foil of the Month with the Snow Much Fun Small Die of the Month. I foiled the background in red foil to create a gorgeous tone-on-tone background that catches the light beautifully. The shiny foiled pine branches add elegant detail while allowing the skiing penguin to remain the star of the card. A few snowflakes and a simple sentiment complete this cheerful design. I love how easy it is to dress up a clean layout with a little bit of foil.
Card Details
Clubs Used
- Press & Foil of the Month
- Small Die of the Month
Card Base
- A2 Size: 4¼” x 5½”
- Cardstock: Poppy
- Press Plate: Festive Forest
- Foil: Red
Postage Frame
- Die Set: Nested Postage Labels & Tag – 3rd largest
- Cardstock Colors:
- White – postage frame
- Windy – stitched frame
- Assemble postage frames with glue.
- Adhere to card with 2mm foam squares.
Penguin
- Die Set: Snow Much Fun
- Cardstock Colors:
- Poppy – hat, scarf, & ski poles
- Blush – cheeks
- Carrot – feet & beak
- Forest – scarf & skies
- Raven – penguin body
- White – penguin belly, hat trim & pom pom
- Distress Watercolor – snow hills
- White Glitter – snowflakes
- Assemble penguin die-cuts with glue.
- Adhere snow hills with glue and 1mm foam squares.
- Adhere penguin with 2mm foam squares.
Refer to the guide below for the Snow Much Fun assembly instructions.
Sentiment
- Press Plate: Festive Forest
- Foil: Red
- Cardstock Colors: White – “MAKE IT memorable”
- Adhere sentiment with glue.
Supplies Used – Skiing Penguin Postage Card
- Spellbinders Small Die of the Month – Snow Much Fun #DOM-JUL26 | SB | SB-UK |
- Spellbinders Press & Foil of the Month – Festive Forest #BPOM-JUL26 | SB | SB-UK |
- Spellbinders Cutting Dies – Nested Postage Labels & Tag #S5-635 | SB | SB-UK |
- Spellbinders ColorWheel Cardstock:
- Spellbinders Essentials Cardstock – Forest
- Distress Watercolor Cardstock | Sb.com |
- Hero Arts Glitter Paper – White
- Spellbinders Glimmer Hot Foil – Red #GLF-007 | SB | SB-UK | Sb.com |
Tools Used
- Spellbinders Platinum Six | SB | SB-UK | Sb.com |
- Spellbinders Glimmer Hot Foil System | SB | SB-UK | Sb.com |
- Tim Holtz Paper Trimmer | Sb.com |
- Handy Craft Tool Set | SB | SB-UK | Sb.com |
- Bearly Art Glue | SB | Sb.com |
- Best Ever Craft Tape – 5/8 in | SB | Sb.com |
- Foam Squares 1mm – White | SB | Sb.com |
- Foam Squares 2mm – White | Sb.com |
Classic Santa Postage Card
3D Embossing Folder Club
For my final card using the Spellbinders July Clubs, I paired the Festive Greetings 3D Embossing Folder with the Merry Shuffle Large Die of the Month to create a classic Christmas design. The embossed background adds rich texture while the postage-style frame helps draw your eye directly to the adorable Santa. His rosy cheeks, fluffy beard, and cheerful wave make him the perfect focal point, and the soft sage provide a fun contrast against the dark green embossed background. It’s a timeless Christmas card that feels both simple and playful.
Card Details
Clubs Used
- 3D Embossing Folder of the Month
- Large Die of the Month
- Press & Foil of the Month
Card Base
- A2 Size: 4¼” x 5½”
- Cardstock: Forest
- Embossing Folder: Festive Greetings
- Adhere embossed panel to card base with glue.
Postage Frame
- Die Set: Nested Postage Labels & Tag – 3rd largest
- Cardstock Colors:
- White – postage frame
- Sage – stitched frame
- Assemble postage frames with glue.
- Adhere to card with 2mm foam squares.
Santa Claus
- Die Set: Merry Shuffle
- Cardstock Colors:
- Poppy – hat, body, arm, & legs
- Bellini – face, cheeks, & nose
- Raven – eyes, boots, & gloves
- White – hat & coat trim, cuffs & pom pom
- Distress Watercolor – beard, mustache, & eye brows
- Color the cheeks and nose with a R5.1 Peony OLO marker.
- Assemble Santa die-cuts with glue and 1mm foam squares for the beard.
- Adhere to postage frame with 2mm foam squares.
Refer to the guide below for the Merry Shuffle assembly instructions.
Sentiment
- Press Plate: Festive Forest
- Foil: Red
- Cardstock Colors: White – “Happy Holidays”
- Adhere sentiment with glue.
Supplies Used – Classic Santa Postage Card
- Spellbinders Large Die of the Month – Merry Shuffle #DOML-JUL26 | SB | SB-UK |
- Spellbinders Press & Foil of the Month – Festive Forest #BPOM-JUL26 | SB | SB-UK |
- Spellbinders 3D Embossing Folder of the Month – Festive Greetings #3EOM-JUL26 | SB | SB-UK |
- Spellbinders Cutting Dies – Nested Postage Labels & Tag #S5-635 | SB | SB-UK |
- Spellbinders ColorWheel Cardstock:
- Spellbinders Essentials Cardstock – Forest & Sage
- Distress Watercolor Cardstock | Sb.com |
- Spellbinders Glimmer Hot Foil – Red #GLF-007 | SB | SB-UK | Sb.com |
- OLO Brush-Tip Marker – Peony #R5.1 | Blick |
Tools Used
- Spellbinders Platinum Six | SB | SB-UK | Sb.com |
- Spellbinders Glimmer Hot Foil System | SB | SB-UK | Sb.com |
- Tim Holtz Paper Trimmer | Sb.com |
- Handy Craft Tool Set | SB | SB-UK | Sb.com |
- Bearly Art Glue | SB | Sb.com |
- Best Ever Craft Tape – 5/8 in | SB | Sb.com |
- Mighty Mister | SB | Sb.com |
- Foam Squares 1mm – White | SB | Sb.com |
- Foam Squares 2mm – White | Sb.com |
This Is My Kind of Clubbing
The Cue the Merry July Spellbinders Clubs coordinate beautifully, making it easy to mix products from different kits to create unique holiday cards. From adorable penguins and cozy reindeer to a festive Santa and Christmas tree, every project captures the joy and magic of the season. One of my favorite things about the Spellbinders Clubs is how effortlessly they work together, giving you endless possibilities for creating handmade Christmas cards you’ll be excited to send.
I hope these cards inspire you to start your holiday crafting early and experiment with combining the different club products. If you do, I’d love to see them! Be sure to tag me (@silversgrove or @grovecrafted) on Instagram or at Grove Crafted on Facebook.
And don’t forget the first rule of craft club…
TO HAVE FUN!!!
Until next time… keep making spirits bright, one card at a time!
Happy Crafting!
Looking for more holiday card inspiration, be sure to check out my other Holiday/Christmas Blog Posts. You’ll find more festive ideas, techniques, and creative ways to use your supplies.
If you enjoyed these July Spellbinders Club projects, be sure to check out my previous blog posts featuring Spellbinders Clubs where I share more card inspiration and ideas using the monthly club kits. It’s a great way to see even more ways to mix, match, and stretch your supplies.
