Sep 12, 2026
Sneak Peek: Back to Basics: The Details That Make a Card
The newest stamp or die might be what first sparks an idea, but some of the hardest-working products in your craft room are the ones quietly making every project better.
A perfectly sized Stacklet can turn a focal point into a polished card design. A masking stencil can add depth without adding bulk. A cutting or piercing plate can take a simple piece of cardstock and give it just enough texture to make the entire background more interesting.
They’re not always the products that steal the spotlight.
They’re the ones you reach for again and again and again.
And on September 18th, we’re giving those crafty staples their moment with Back to Basics!
Build a Better Crafty Foundation
Whether you’re new to cardmaking and figuring out which tools deserve a place in your collection or you’ve been creating for years and know exactly how valuable a great basic can be, this release was made for you.
The Back to Basics collection is filled with versatile tools designed to help you:
- Create balanced layers and frames
- Add texture and visual interest to backgrounds
- Build depth and dimension with masking
- Give simple designs a more finished, intentional look
- Stretch the stamps, dies, stencils, and supplies you already own even further
These are the products that don’t dictate what you create. They help you make your ideas work.
A Great Time to Stock Up on the Basics
We’re celebrating the release with savings on both the new products joining the TE collection and some of the dependable favorites already waiting in the shop.
September 15th at 9 AM CT through September 22nd at 9 AM CT:
✨ Save 10% on all NEW Back to Basics products
✨ Save 20% on select existing Stacklets, cutting plates, and more
No coupon code is needed. Eligible products will be automatically discounted during the promotion.
If there’s a Stacklet you’ve been meaning to add to your collection, a background plate you’ve admired, or one of those versatile tools you know you’ll use dozens of different ways, this is the week to make it part of your crafty stash.
Press Play: Your Release Reveal
The basics may not always steal the spotlight, but they can completely change the way a card comes together. ✨
Join us for the Back to Basics Release Reveal on Tuesday, September 15th! We’re showing off the brand-new products headed your way, along with classic TE favorites that prove just how much the right layers, textures, shapes, and details can add to your cards.
Whether you’re building your crafty stash or you’ve been creating for years, come see why these dependable essentials deserve a spot within reach.
🛍️ Back to Basics launches September 15th at 9 AM CT
Come see what’s new, rediscover a few favorites, and get inspired to make your basics do more!
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