If you know, you know… that pop off the paddle, the friendly trash talk at the kitchen line, and the joy of yelling “Nice dink!” across the court. 🎉🏓 As pickleball players, we don’t just play the game — we live it! So when Spellbinders released the adorable “Born to Dink” stamp and die set, I knew it was game on in the craft room.
Today I’m sharing two cards inspired by my favorite sport obsession — one to celebrate a birthday and one to say a heartfelt thank you. Both designs feature those super fun paddles (how cute are the decorative details?!), the classic yellow pickleball, and of course a net to ground the whole scene. I love how this set perfectly captures the playful spirit of pickleball while still leaving plenty of room inside for a personal message.
Whether you’re celebrating a fellow court queen or thanking your favorite doubles partner, these cards are sure to score big. Let’s rally into the details!
Born to Dink Clear Stamp & Die Set is part of the Spellbinders This is Life Stamps & Die Bundle. This set allows you to design your own pickleball paddles and set it up with the ball and net using the 12 thin metal cutting dies. And the add your punny sentiment using one of the 13 different clear stamps along with its coordinating strip die.
CARD #1 – THANK YOU CARD DETAILS:
- Created a A2 top-folding white card base.
- Trimmed 1.25″ off the bottom of the card front only.
- Adhered a panel of dark blue cardstock to the front of the card.
- Created two paddles and a ball using the dies included in the Born to Dink set, making one more masculine and the other feminine (This card went to a marred couple with whom I play pickleball) and adhered the three elements to the front of the card.
- Stamped one of the sentiments included in the set with dark blue ink on white cardstock, cut it out with the coordinating strip die, and adhered it below the images.
- Die cut the net out of gray cardstock and adhered it to the bottom 1.25″ of the card.
- Adhered green cardstock on the inside of the card from the top fold to the top of the net.
- Die cut the “Thank You Very Much” sentiment (free 2025 Spellbinders Club gift) from yellow cardstock and adhered to the top half of the card.
- Adhered a white cardstock area below the sentiment to add personalized note to the recipients.
- Added a bright orange envelope for the finishing touch!
CARD #2 – HAPPY BIRTHDAY CARD DETAILS:
- Created a A2 top-folding white card base.
- Trimmed 1.25″ off the bottom of the card front only.
- Adhered a panel of dark blue cardstock to the front of the card.
- Created two paddles and a ball using the dies included in the Born to Dink set and adhered the three elements to the front of the card.
- Stamped one of the sentiments included in the set with dark blue ink on white cardstock, cut it out with the coordinating strip die, and adhered it below the images.
- Die cut the net out of gray cardstock and adhered it to the bottom 1.25″ of the card.
- Adhered green cardstock on the inside of the card from the top fold to the top of the net.
- Adhered a white cardstock area below at the top and stamped “Happy Birthday” (included in the set,) leaving room below it to add a personalized note to the recipient.
- Added a bright yellow envelope for the finishing touch!
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