A Touch of Wonderland Whimsy
Spellbinders – Wonderland Collection
Hello, crafty friends and happy Christmas in July! If you’re dreaming of a handmade holiday filled with charm, whimsy, and a little sparkle, the Wonderland Collection from Spellbinders has you covered. Today I’m sharing a trio of festive cards that capture all the cozy magic of the season—from a twinkling Christmas tree and a chorus of cheerful snowmen to a little red car on its way home for the holidays.
The Wonderland Collection from Spellbinders is a whimsical holiday-themed release brimming with creative possibilities. It features a coordinated mix of etched dies, and BetterPress plates. There is even a full DIY 2026 calendar plate.
Cutting Dies
BetterPress Plates
Designed to work seamlessly together, these dies and plates enable elegant, detailed letterpress and foiled accents, allowing craft enthusiasts to build beautifully layered cards, stationery, and home décor—perfect for the holiday season.
Be sure to explore the full Wonderland Collection to discover all the coordinating dies and press plates.
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With rich textures, playful die cuts, and shimmering foiled details, these cards are perfect for spreading joy and a little winter wonder. Let’s take a closer look at how each scene came together!
Jump to Your Favorite Design:
- Twinkle Bright Tree Card (Left)
- Yuletide Ride Card (Middle)
- Snow Notes Card (Right)
Twinkle Bright Tree Card
This elegant card features the Twinkle Bright Tree BetterPress plate, and it truly lives up to its name. I hot foiled the design onto deep green cardstock using gold Glimmer foil, creating a magical, glowing effect. To add even more depth, I lightly blended Evergreen Bough Distress Oxide ink over the tree and added pops of red metallic ink to the ornaments for a festive touch. A crisp white “Season’s Greetings” sentiment completes the look, letting the rich colors and shimmering details take center stage.
Supplies Used
- Spellbinders BetterPress Plate – Twinkle Bright Tree #BPR-033 | SB | Sb.com |
- Spellbinders BetterPress Plate – Sending Joy Sentiments #BP-204 | SB | Sb.com |
- Spellbinders Cutting Dies – Arch Labels & Tag #S5-624 | SB | Sb.com |
- Distress Heavystock –White | Sb.com |
- Spellbinders Essentials Cardstock – Forest #CS-038
- Spellbinders Glimmer Hot Foil – Gold #GLF-014 | SB | Sb.com |
- Distress Oxide – Evergreen Bough | Sb.com |
- Distress Mica Stain:
- Spellbinders Platinum Six | SB | Sb.com |
- Spellbinders Glimmer Hot Foil System | SB | Sb.com |
- Tim Holtz Paper Trimmer | Sb.com | AMZ |
- EK Scoring Board | AMZ |
- Bearly Art Glue | SB | Sb.com |
- Best Ever Craft Tape – 5/8 in | SB | Sb.com |
- Foam Squares – White | SSS |
- Small Paintbrush
Yuletide Ride Card
Nothing says holiday season like a little red car hauling home the perfect tree! I used the Yuletide Ride die set to build this sweet scene. The tree is cut from dark green cardstock and tied down with real twine (embroidery floss) for a fun, dimensional touch. The back seat it full of decorations for the tree bringing this joyful journey to life. Behind it all, a subtle snowflake-embossed background adds texture without overwhelming the design. The “home for the holidays” sentiment finishes the scene with a warm, heartfelt vibe.
I used the dies to create a more traditional holiday scene, but if you’d like to recreate the whimsical version as originally designed, be sure to check out the Yuletide Ride assembly guide.
Supplies Used
- Spellbinders Cutting Dies – Yuletide Ride #S4-1462 | SB | Sb.com |
- Spellbinders BetterPress Plate – Christmas Sentiments #BP-208 | SB | Sb.com |
- Spellbinders Cutting Dies – Arch Labels & Tag #S5-624 | SB | Sb.com |
- Spellbinders 3D Embossing Folder – Sparkling Snow #E3D-069 | SB |
- Spellbinders Embossing Folder – Forevergreen #SES-026 | SB |
- Spellbinders Essentials Cardstock:
- Crimson #CS-036
- Sage #CS-067
- Forest #CS-038
- Spellbinders ColorWheel Cardstock:
- Spellbinders Treasured Cardstock – Silver #SCSP-002 | SB |
- Spellbinders Treasured Cardstock – Gold #SCSP-001 | SB |
- Spellbinders Glimmer Hot Foil – Silver #GLF-003 | SB | Sb.com |
- DMC 6 Strand Embroidery Floss – MD Beige Brown #840
- Spellbinders Platinum Six | SB | Sb.com |
- Spellbinders Glimmer Hot Foil System | 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 |
- Foam Squares – White | SSS |
Snow Notes Card
Using The Snow Notes die set, I created a joyful winter scene bursting with personality. Each snowman is bundled up in a cozy scarf, ready to sing their little snowy hearts out. I added a snowflake-embossed background for extra texture, then brought the whole caroling crew together with a festive “Fa La La La La” banner from the coordinating die cuts. I love how playful and nostalgic this card feels, perfect for sending a smile and a bit of holiday cheer.
Refer to The Snow Notes assembly guide to build the scene.
Supplies Used
- Spellbinders Cutting Dies – The Snow Notes #S4-1461 | SB | Sb.com |
- Spellbinders Cutting Dies – Arch Labels & Tag #S5-624 | SB | Sb.com |
- Spellbinders 3D Embossing Folder – Sparkling Snow #E3D-069 | SB |
- Spellbinders Essentials Cardstock:
- Crimson #CS-036
- Forest #CS-038
- Spellbinders ColorWheel Cardstock:
- Distress Heavystock –White | Sb.com |
- Distress Watercolor Cardstock | Sb.com |
- Spellbinders Treasured Cardstock – Gold #SCSP-001 | SB |
- 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 |
- Foam Squares – White | SSS |
Fa-La-La-Flawless Cards
Whether you’re drawn to foiled elegance, nostalgic whimsy, or cute storybook scenes, the Wonderland Collection offers something for every style of holiday crafting.
I had so much fun combining dies, embossing folders, and BetterPress plates to bring 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 cozy, stay crafty, and may your cards be Fa-La-La-Flawless!
If you enjoyed this festive journey through the Wonderland Collection, grab your mittens—we’re stepping into a shimmering snow globe of creativity! Get ready to craft your way through a flurry of holiday inspiration with all my favorite Christmas Card Tutorials from seasons past.
