Is Casandra a BBdesigns alternative in Europe?

Yes, in practice. We make the same kind of bedazzle canvas kit, with a wood-reinforced canvas and all tools included, but we dispatch from Valencia in Spain, price in euros with VAT included and ship across Europe in 24-72 hours. The designs are our own.

Will I pay customs on a BBdesigns order to Spain?

Parcels entering the European Union from outside are subject to import VAT, and above certain values to duties and a carrier handling fee. That applies to any US brand, not just BBdesigns. Buying inside the EU removes that risk entirely.

Do your kits use the same kind of canvas?

Both brands use a rigid wood-based canvas rather than a rolled fabric one. BBdesigns describes a premium solid wood canvas on their kits page; ours is reinforced with wood so the finished piece stays flat and can be hung without framing.

Do you sell pre-finished pieces like they do?

No. BBdesigns sells one-of-a-kind pieces they have already bedazzled. We only sell kits you complete yourself, because the hours of placing the gems are the point for us.

Comparison

Casandra Girls Club vs BBdesigns

BBdesigns data checked on their official website on 12 September 2026. Every brand can change prices and terms without notice.

BBdesigns built this whole category. Their bedazzled canvases are the pieces you keep seeing on TikTok, and if you are searching for a bedazzle kit there is a good chance they are the reason.

We make the same kind of thing from Valencia, Spain. So this page exists for one specific question: if you are shopping from Europe, which of the two makes more sense?

Everything below about BBdesigns is copied from their own public website on the date shown. We are not neutral, we sell kits, and further down we say plainly when they are the better choice.

Casandra vs BBdesigns, point by point

Criteria	Casandra Girls Club	BBdesigns
Kit price	€45.95 per kit, VAT included, one price across the catalogue	$69-$120 per DIY kit; pre-bedazzled pieces $175-$495
Currency and taxes	Euros with Spanish VAT already included, no surprises at delivery	US dollars; EU buyers may pay import VAT and handling on arrival
Ships from	Valencia, Spain, with GLS tracking	United States
Delivery time	24-72 h in Spain, 1-2 weeks for the rest of the world	Domestic US delivery is quick; international transit is longer
Free shipping	Free worldwide over the equivalent of $100; inside Spain shipping is charged from €4.72	Free shipping on orders over $100
Canvas	Canvas reinforced with wood so the finished piece lies flat and hangs without a frame	Premium solid wood canvas with pre-printed design
What's in the box	Gems sorted by colour with a surplus, applicator pen, wax and sorting tray	Tools, glue, instructions and rhinestones included
Returns	14-day right of withdrawal under EU consumer law, no reason required	Whatever their published store policy allows at the time of purchase
Who is behind it	Carla and Sandra, named founders based in Valencia	A creator-led brand grown on TikTok
Ready-made pieces	Not offered: we only sell kits you assemble yourself	Pre-bedazzled one-of-a-kind pieces up to $495
Support language	Spanish and English, answered by the founders	English

When we are the better option

You are buying from Spain or anywhere in the European Union and do not want import VAT, customs handling or a three-week wait
You want the finished piece on the wall this week rather than next month
You want a single price you can predict: €45.95 with VAT included, shipping shown before you pay
You want the legal safety net of EU consumer law rather than a discretionary store policy
You want to write in Spanish and get an answer from the person who packed your box

When the other option is better

You are in the United States: domestic shipping is faster and cheaper for you than anything crossing the Atlantic
You want one of their specific viral designs, which are theirs and not something we copy
You want a piece already bedazzled for you, which we do not sell at all

The verdict

If you live in the US, buy from BBdesigns. They are domestic for you, their designs are the ones you saw, and shipping is straightforward.

If you live in Spain or anywhere in Europe, the maths changes completely. A $89 kit is not a $89 kit once it has crossed the Atlantic: add international shipping, import VAT and the carrier's handling fee, and you are usually past €110 with a two to three week wait. Our kits are €45.95 with VAT already in, dispatched from Valencia in 24-72 hours, with the same wood-reinforced canvas standard and every tool in the box.

Same craft, same evening on the sofa with the gems and a glass of wine. The difference is which side of the ocean your parcel starts on.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Casandra a BBdesigns alternative in Europe?: Yes, in practice. We make the same kind of bedazzle canvas kit, with a wood-reinforced canvas and all tools included, but we dispatch from Valencia in Spain, price in euros with VAT included and ship across Europe in 24-72 hours. The designs are our own.
Will I pay customs on a BBdesigns order to Spain?: Parcels entering the European Union from outside are subject to import VAT, and above certain values to duties and a carrier handling fee. That applies to any US brand, not just BBdesigns. Buying inside the EU removes that risk entirely.
Do your kits use the same kind of canvas?: Both brands use a rigid wood-based canvas rather than a rolled fabric one. BBdesigns describes a premium solid wood canvas on their kits page; ours is reinforced with wood so the finished piece stays flat and can be hung without framing.
Do you sell pre-finished pieces like they do?: No. BBdesigns sells one-of-a-kind pieces they have already bedazzled. We only sell kits you complete yourself, because the hours of placing the gems are the point for us.

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