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Warmth and Love at Christmastime with New Simon Says Stamp!

November 21, 2025

This post was sponsored by Simon Says Stamp. Thanks, Simon!

Hi friends! I am back today with a sweet holiday card featuring a cheery snowman in an icy winter landscape using some new goodies from the And Everything Nice release from Simon Says Stamp! (click HERE to see the entire release!) I am so in love with the storybook character illustrations that have been peppering the Simon Says Stamp releases; they just make my heart happy with their sweet faces and lovely sentiments! I couldn’t resist pulling out my pencils and doing some no-line coloring with a sweet snowman from the new Cozy in the Cold stamp set, pairing the snowman with the gorgeous new Seafoam colored cardstock. Let’s get started on the details for my project!

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To begin, I stamped the darling snowman wrapped in his cozy scarf from Cozy in the Cold on Seafoam cardstock using Simon Says Stamp White Pigment Ink. I then used colored pencils to add color (or white!) to his vibrant red to his scarf, crisp black top hat, and bright orange carrot nose. I used a fine black pen to add the details to his face and buttons, then die cut him with the coordinating die.

To create a wintry scene in which my snowman could rest, I used some standalone snowflake images from the Cozy in the Cold stamp set, stamping them on the top of a horizontal A2 Seafoam card front. I embellished a bit with some extra white gel pen dots of snow and hand drawn snowflakes (or asterisks, depending on how you look at it!), filling in some of the gaps. I also die cut two pearlescent white frames using the new Frames die set, bringing the eye towards the center of my card front and helping to slightly shrink the canvas upon which my snowman scene would rest.

To add further embellishment to my background, I die cut some individual snowflakes using the older-but-still-fabulous Sparkling Snowflake Frame & Trio die set, as well as some heat embossed pearlescent white stamped snowflakes from the stamp set. I popped up my snowman along the bottom of the smaller frame with foam adhesive squares, then added a white embossed sentiment. I then arranged the die cut snowflakes around the sentiment and snowman, adhering them with both liquid and foam adhesive for extra dimension and texture on my card front. Finally, I added a few Opal Pawsitively Dazzling Gems for added snowy sparkle!

Well, that’s all for my project today! I love a good excuse to put my colored pencils to work, and keeping the icy aqua color palette throughout each of my elements was a great way to evoke those crisp winter days on my card! Thanks so much for stopping by today, and have a marvelous day!

Simon Says Stamp Bright Christmas December 2025 Card Kit of the Month- Now Available for Preorder!

November 14, 2025

This post was sponsored by Simon Says Stamp. Thanks, Simon!

Hi friends! Simon Says Stamp is back again this month with another spectacular Card Kit of the Month, called Bright Christmas! (Click HERE to see the product page for the kit!) This kit is filled with stunning patterned papers and stickers in a gorgeous vintage style, as well as a stamp set that creates the most beautifully detailed vintage-inspired imagery in a reverse image technique, similar to linocut illustrations from mid-20th century, as well as a fabulous little gift card envelope die that is filled with accessories to dress it up! Check out the contents in the photo below:

The individual contents of this kit retail for nearly $85, but you can purchase the entire kit for only $44.99 (or less if you choose to become a kit subscriber HERE). I have created two different suites of goodies using the contents of this kit, so let’s get started with the details for today’s projects!

I always enjoy the inspiration provided to me by the patterned papers included in these Card Kits of the Month! The beautiful vintage papers with their unique vintage color palettes were so striking, particularly the mint and red palette on one of the striped sheets, so I used that piece of patterned paper as the inspiration for my entire suite of projects for today with a vibrant cherry red, mint, and crisp white color palette.

Putting that patterned paper to use was super easy with the new Pine and Post Gift Card die set. I simply die cut the one-piece envelope die from the patterned paper, folded it up, and used Tear-Rific double sided tape to adhere the sides together. I then used coordinating red and mint cardstock to die cut the little extra bits and bobs included with the die set to make it extra special, finishing it off with a tag die cut that I embellished with some foliage stamps using the stamp set in the kit! I just love how this came out, and it was super quick to put together too; great for mass-producing!

My card came together equally quickly, keeping the color palette the same minty green and vibrant red. I began by stamping the detailed linocut snowy neighborhood image from Bright Christmas using Sage Pawsitively Saturated Ink. I wanted to add a pretty holiday swag above using the individual berry and leaf stamps in the Bright Christmas set, so I centered the square main focal point in the center of the card, leaving room at top and bottom for embellishment! The Bright Christmas Card Kit also includes a coordinating stencil specifically to add some fun details to the snowy rooftops, so I used that with the included Distress Texture Paste and some Rock Candy Glitter to add extra texture and sparkle to the card! To help draw the eye to the center of the card, I used the new Frames die set to die cut some bright red cardstock frames, adhering them around the edges of the main focal point. I just love how delicate and yet festive these frames are with the main image!

Once I had created the main card front, I used Cherry, Sage, and Juniper Pawsitively Saturated Inks to stamp individual foliage, berries, and that darling bow image, then used my sharp scissors to cut everything out. (There are coordinating dies available to purchase separately, which would make that step so much simpler!) I arranged the swag at the top of the card front, adhering all of the components with a mixture of foam and liquid adhesive. I also stamped a greeting using three individual stamps from Bright Christmas, trimming the strip down with my trimmer and popping it up at the bottom of my card front. Finally, I added a few touches of sparkle with some Opal Pawsitively Dazzling Gems!

For my final project, I used a technique that I haven’t used in literal years: decoupage! While scrolling on Pinterest the other day, I saw someone use pretty printed napkins with Mod Podge to create pretty holiday plates and thought how fun it would be to combine stamping with that same technique! I got my hands on some plain ceramic ornaments, then pulled out some tissue paper and Mod Podge. To start, I painted the ceramic ornament a crisp white with simple acrylic paint, then stamped the wreath using the individual foliage and berry images and same Pawsitively Saturated Inks on plain white tissue paper. I also stamped the beautiful deer image from Bright Christmas on another piece of plain tissue paper and allowed them to dry completely.

Next, I used a foam brush to add some Mod Podge to the painted ornament, smoothed the stamped tissue paper over the still-wet Mod Podge, and allowed it to dry for several minutes. Once the initial layer of Mod Podge had dried, I applied another layer of Mod Podge directly over the top of the tissue paper and covered the wet glue with Rock Candy Glitter, creating the most elegant and sparkly ornament! I used some red ribbons from my stash to add a loop and a bow on each side. I just love how this one came out and am excited to experiment more with this technique!

Well, that’s all for my projects today! I have another suite of projects to share with you using this marvelous kit, so be on the lookout for that post!

The Simon Says Stamp Card Kits are such an incredible value; the value of the individual elements of each kit equals far more than the $44.99 price tag, so you’re getting incredible bang for your buck. If you are consistently interested in the Simon Says Stamp Card Kit of the Month, you can sign up HERE to become a subscriber for an even bigger discount on these carefully curated products. As always, Simon also makes each individual element of the kits available a la carte, so that you can pick and choose what you would like to purchase if buying the entire kit isn’t really your thing. Options galore! Who can say no to such incredible value though, right?

Thanks so much for stopping by today, and have a marvelous day!

Let Us Adore Him with Nordic Inspiration from Simon Says Stamp!

November 12, 2025

This post was sponsored by Simon Says Stamp. Thanks, Simon!

Hi friends! My husband and I are currently working on remodeling his grandfather’s house to make it better fit our family, and while perusing Pinterest for design ideas, I have noticed that blue and white is having a renaissance in the design world. That most classic of color palettes is everywhere, from detailed illustrations on dishes to chintzy armchairs, vases, and curtains to Christmas decor! I decided to apply that gorgeous color palette to the Nordic-inspired Christmas Angels Embossing Folder from the And Everything Nice release ((click HERE to see the entire release!) to create a classy and elegant, while also super quick to create, holiday card. Let’s get started with the details!

To begin, I ran an A2 panel of plain white cardstock through my die cutting machine using the new Christmas Angels embossing folder. The level of detail and intricacy on this folder is magnificent; it truly does so much of the design work for you! After embossing, I flipped my panel over so that the raised, embossed side was face down and the debossed side was facing me. I then swiped my Royal Pawsitively Saturated Ink pad directly on the card front, allowing those beautiful details to shine through in crisp white on a vibrant blue background using the “blackout technique.” Such a fun technique that creates unique, detailed, multi-colored backgrounds so quickly!

I love the font in the newer Let Us Adore Him die set, and thought it perfectly matched the elegant aesthetic on the religious imagery featured on the Christmas Angels embossing folder. I die cut the detail layer from Midnight Navy glitter cardstock from Pinkfresh Studio, then backed it with the vellum shadow layer. I die cut a pearly white tag image from the new Frames die set (this set is super verstaile and definitely worth the investement!) and placed the sentiment at a jaunty angle on the die cut.

Before adhering the die cut sentiment pieces, I trimmed down the panel 1/4″ on each side of the debossed background, keeping the main focal point centered nicely. It’s important to take a little off of each side due to the symmetry of the design. The images in the center will be slightly off if you aren’t careful!

I wanted a fluffy bow to accent the beautiful sentiment, so before I adhered the embossed panel, I wrapped a navy blue satin ribbon around the embossed panel. If you don’t want to have tons of individual shades of ribbon, you can easily create your own custom ribbon by using an alcohol marker on faux silk ribbon so that your bow perfectly matches your color palette! I mounted this panel on a full size A2 panel of Midnight Navy Glitter Cardstock from Pinkfresh Studio, centering it so that the background was surrounded by a glimmering frame. I added the greeting pieces, offsetting it slightly so that it hangs off of the side a touch, then tucked that shiny satin bow next to the sentiment. Finally, I added a few Clear Pawsitively Dazzling Gems for added sparkle!

This card does have a bit of heft to it, with that fluffy bow and sentiment hanging over the side, so I would recommend mailing it in a Simon Says Stamp Rigid Mailer or Bubble Envelope to keep it safe!

Well, that’s all for my project today! Thanks so much for stopping by today, and have a marvelous day!