Hi Crafters,
Welcome to Charm School! Today we’re diving into the Spellbound Cut and Emboss Folders Made Easy— a gorgeous set of three patterns perfect for fall. Each folder has a die built right in, so you’ll never lose it, and with one quick pass through your Empress (or any die cutting machine) you’ll have a beautifully shaped, embossed layer ready to use. The set includes Checkerboard, Falling Leaves, and Pumpkins— just right for autumnal and Halloween crafting!
Let’s make something spooky and fun with the Checkerboard folder from the set.
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First, cut a piece of Luxury Champagne Matte Foil Cardstock with the Checkerboard folder. Add a piece of wax paper for easy removal.
Do the same with a piece of matte black cardstock.
On the champagne layer, follow the lines and cut out a diamond with squared sides. Save the extra pieces for another project!
Choose a patterned base— we picked one from the Fall Pattern Cards and Envelopes. Add the black embossed layer to the card with foam adhesive.
Next, layer on your fussy cut champagne piece. The quilted effect is so striking!
The layers are really adding to the interest!
Add a piece of orange vellum from the Halloween Vellum Card Toppers.
Then, place a spooky sentiment from the Halloween Vellum Cards and Envelopes right in the center.
Finish with flowers from the Black and Cream Embellishments and flourishes from the Garden Fountain set. These little details add movement, texture and just the right touch of Halloween style.
Your card is hauntingly beautiful— so festive and ready to send a little thrill to someone special!
You will love using the pumpkin cut and emboss folder for fall, harvest and Halloween cards.

Showing off foliage designs is easy with the Spellbound Cut and Emboss Folders. This card certainly has got it!
Let the designs be your guide! You'll love creating intricate backgrounds with the Spellbound Cut and Emboss Folders.
What’s great about the Spellbound Cut and Emboss Folders is how versatile they are—you can use them for quick and easy backgrounds, fussy cut them into layered designs or mix and match with your favorite embellishments for something totally unique. Whether you’re crafting for fall, Halloween, or just because, this set makes it simple to add beautiful dimension to your cards!
We can’t wait for Anna Griffin Create 2025, coming up November 14–16! This special event is all about learning new techniques, making gorgeous projects, and spending time with a wonderful community of crafters. Whether you’re joining us for the very first time or returning for more, Create is sure to be an unforgettable weekend of creativity and connection.
Happy crafting and remember— it’s always beautiful in the making!
Love,
Anna
9 comments
Looking forward to Create as the Jasmine papers are out of this world. Can’t wait to see what projects you have planned for the event. I am sure it will be another lifetime memory. Thank you for always keeping us in mind with all that you do.
I did buy the spellbound cut and emboss folders and am now inspired by Charm School ideas. I plan on using them this weekend. Your products are outstanding and always so versatile for many cards/projects. Thank you for the creativity and inspiration. Beautiful cards.
I really loved the creativity way to use the embossing folders to create backgrounds. I need to try this technique out. Everyone have a great day and may God bless you all.
I ordered, and have Spellbound Cut & Emboss folders—a personal favorite product format! AND, I love them so much that I made the cards you have showed us, now ready to send off to all the special BOOS in my life! I picked up ‘Fall’ Luxury Matte cardstock after your Spooky (-GOOD) Live Sale, too, so I can add some new glim’ and glam’ to my past Halloween cardkit remnants—it will be FANGTASTIC, I just know from seeing your SPOOKTACULAR card samples yesterday! Thanks, Anna!
I like the way you used the Cut and Emboss folder for the card. I am still hoping to be able to get a ticket to Create. Thanks for all the inspiration Anna and your creative team!! 🌸