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Emily Midgett

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Special Release: Simon Says Stamp Limited Edition STAMPtember Christmas Card Kit!

This post was sponsored by Simon Says Stamp. Thanks, Simon! *I have gathered links to all of the products used at the bottom of the post for your convenience, using affiliate links at no extra cost to you. Thank you for shopping with my links! I truly appreciate your support for my work!*

Hi friends! Boy do I have some fun projects to share with you! Simon Says Stamp is ringing in the end of STAMPtember 2026 with an absolute banger of a holiday card kit! (Click HERE to check out the entire collection!) Throughout the month, we’ve seen fabulous limited edition collaboration sets from so many of our favorite companies, celebrating this wonderful hobby and all of the joy that it brings us. In addition to those limited edition sets, Simon has also given us super fun surprises and flash sales, a fun Boo Bundle release, and now an absolutely gorgeous holiday card kit that contains so many exquisite components and has a superb value. Here’s a peek at the contents of the Limited Edition Cozy & Bright STAMPtember Holiday Card Kit:

A large stamp set, sentiment die set, snowflake die, embossing folder, embellishments, specialty papers and ephemera, even a photo frame… everything that you could possibly need to jumpstart your holiday crafting! And the value is incredible: over $100 of products for $69.99! I went to town with the contents of this kit and created two separate project suites in different color ways using components from the kit.

For today, I kept the color palette for today’s projects somewhat muted and elegant, with beautiful sage green, gold, and lots of sparkle, taking advantage of the specialty papers in the kit and using those as my inspiration. Let’s get started with the details on my projects!

For my first project, I used the absolutely gorgeous Wild Berry Vines embossing folder to create some elegant “wrapping paper.” I began by embossing an A2 panel of Sage cardstock using the new embossing folder, then swiping glitzy gold metallic ink directly over the raised areas. I think it looks remarkably similar to elegant luxury wrapping paper! Once I had finished the backdrop itself, I decided to add some sparkling “ribbons” to my gift packaging. I trimmed two strips of gold glitter cardstock as well as two thinner strips of Matte Gold Metallic cardstock from the Cozy & Bright Kit, layering the thinner strip atop the glitter strip and adhering them to my “wrapping paper” at a diagonal. I also die cut some bows using the previously-released Pretty Bows die set, layering two bows together to create a nice, fluffy bow for my elegant gift package!

For the greeting, I die cut the detail layers of the new Sending A Little Christmas Cheer die, included with the Cozy & Bright kit, from more of the Matte Gold Metallic cardstock. I backed the sentiment strips with the solid layer cut from more Sage cardstock, then die cut the shadow for the scripty Christmas die cut from heavyweight vellum cardstock. I adhered all of the layers together using liquid adhesive, then popped them up on the gift package using foam adhesive squares and clear foam adhesive for the vellum piece. Finally, I added some sparkling Gold Pawsitively Dazzling Gems for one last touch of sparkle!

I am absolutely loving the idea of creating home decor using my papercrafting supplies, so I was thrilled to see the addition of the 3″x5″ frame included with the Cozy & Bright kit! I decided to make a flat “snow globe” using some of the beautiful printed papers and ephemera included with the kit. I selected the serene deer, some snowy trees, and a snowy background from the printed papers included with the kit, arranging the trees and deer with foam adhesive squares. I added some gold snowflakes cut using the Hand-Drawn Snowflake die, included with the Cozy & Bright kit, trimming the edges with my trimmer to allow them to hang off the edges a bit.

To create the height needed for my shaker, I placed the glass in the frame, then added foam adhesive strips around the edge of the glass to create space between the glass and the finished image. I filled the space at the bottom of my finished scene with Ranger Mica Flakes, which move beautifully in the frame when shaken but provide gorgeous, snowy sparkle when sitting still, then placed the glass over the top of the finished background, sealing in the sparkling flakes. After I replaced the back of the frame, I used my hot glue gun to attach some coordinating ephemera to the front of the frame, along with a coordinating sage ribbon bow. I just love the way this frame came out, and I think it’s such a fun way to get more from our papercrafting supplies!

Well, that’s all for my projects today! I have another project suite to share with you using a completely different color way, so be sure to come back tomorrow for more holiday inspiration using this exquisite Cozy & Bright Kit! (Click HERE to check out the entire collection!)
Remember: the curated kit itself (and the value price) is limited edition, so if you want to lock in that fantastic price and all of the pieces, be sure to move quickly!
The individual components will be available even after the kit sells out, but who can say no to such amazing value! They sure sent STAMPtember out with a bang!!

Thanks so much for stopping by today, and Happy STAMPtember!

Simon Says Stamp STAMPtember Surprise: Boo Bundle Halloween Card Kit!

This post was sponsored by Simon Says Stamp. Thanks, Simon! *I have gathered links to all of the products used at the bottom of the post for your convenience, using affiliate links at no extra cost to you. Thank you for shopping with my links! I truly appreciate your support for my work!*

Hi friends! Simon Says Stamp isn’t done with STAMPtember surprises, and today’s release is just darling. If you love coordinating products and cute Halloween goodies (I’m not a “blood and guts Halloween” fan, but I can definitely get on board with cute ghosties and witches!) then the brand new Boo Bundle Card Kit (click HERE to see all of the details on the Simon Says Stamp website!) is right up your alley!! Here’s a peek at the kit:

It’s packed full of goodies, from stamps and dies to embossing folders and stencils to extra goodies that make your cardmaking super streamlined and super fun. And on top of that, it’s an excellent value, retailing at only $49.97 for over $90 worth of product! As always with Simon’s kits, this kit is limited edition and so is the incredible value. If you miss out on the kit, you can still purchase the individual components. If you love this kit, don’t wait!

The kit includes so many darling elements that work beautifully together or separately. I created this pair of not-so-scary Halloween cards that are perfect for younger kids, especially. I kept the color palette simple, sticking with black, white, and a touch of the Violet ink included with the kit. Let’s get started with the details on my projects!

For my first project, I did a little masking and a little stamping to create this fairly flat and fairly simple project. I started by masking off the bottom 1/3 of the card with some Post-It Notes and my T-square ruler to make sure everything was straight, then used a shading brush to blend Violet ink in a semi-circle above the masked area. Keeping the mask in place, I stamped the spooky house and tree silhouette stamp from Sweet Spirits, included with the kit, using the Black ink cube included with the kit. I used a few more Post-It Notes to cover the house before I splattered the sky with sparkling iridescent watercolor “stars.” Next, I covered the “seam” with a strip of black glitter cardstock from my stash to help simplify the transition between the top and bottom portions of the card.

For the main focal point, I stamped a sweet little ghostie from Sweet Spirits with a bow on some plain white cardstock and added a touch of shadow and some coordinating purple to her bow. (Love that the black ink included with the kit is alcohol marker-friendly!) I also stamped a greeting with the same black ink, then die cut both images with their coordinating dies. Finally, I added some iridescent Prism Pawsitively Dazzling Gems for another pop of sparkle!

For my second card, I chose to create a layer cake of patterns. I embossed the Boo Crew embossing folder using white cardstock, then used the stencils to add some subtle gray shadows to the ghosts, darker gray eyes, and added Violet blending for their hats. I trimmed the bottom 1/2 from the embossed panel, then trimmed some black and white patterned paper included with the kit. I broke up the different patterns with another strip of black glitter cardstock from my stash, creating a visual barrier between the two busy black and white patterns. For the greeting, I stamped two different sentiments from Sweet Spirits using black ink and die cut them, placing them on the very edge of the card front with a piece of vellum cut using the Grandstand Labels die set. I finished the project off with an Iridescent Cord bow and a few more Prism Pawsitively Dazzling Gems!

Well, that’s all for my projects today! This darling Boo Bundle Card Kit is sure to sell out, so don’t wait if it’s right up your alley. (click HERE to see all of the details!) Thanks so much for stopping by today, and have a marvelous day!

Simon Says Stamp STAMPtember Exclusive Collaboration: Memory Box!

Hi friends! I am back with another darling collaboration from the Simon Says Stamp STAMPtember celebration! Today’s collaboration company is Memory Box, who makes not only darling stamp sets like Stay Cozy (click HERE to purchase this set!) but tons of spectacular standalone dies. I couldn’t resist the festive little deer in this set, though the snowman and penguin are equally as precious!! Here’s a sneak peek at today’s exclusive and limited edition set:

Simply adorable, right? **Reminder: the limited edition exclusive collaboration sets (check them out HERE) will not be restocked once they sell out, but the STAMPtember collection (check it out HERE) will be restocked if/when they sell out!** I created this icy little scene for my cozy reindeer with some ink blending, simple coloring, and a touch of shimmer. Let’s get started on the details for my project!

I began my project by stamping the adorable deer from Stay Cozy using black, alcohol marker-friendly ink. I then used OLO markers to add vibrant sky blue to the scarf and hat. I only used two markers; the more layers you add with the darker marker, the more contrast and shadow you can create!

To coordinate with the pretty blue scarf and hat, I created a wintry background by blending Simon Says Stamp’s Pawsitively Saturated Ink in Marine on an A2 white card front. I then stamped the individual snowflakes included with Stay Cozy on the blended area, using the stamping off method to create multiple levels of intensity for the snowstorm. I also splattered the background with some iridescent watercolors to add to the whimsy and magic of the snow falling. To add some extra dimension and interest, I stamped the snowflakes with the same Marine ink on a separate panel of white cardstock and added embossing ink over the top, then sprinkled on some iridescent embossing powder and die cut the snowflakes.

After I had created the focal point and snowy background, I stamped one of the sentiments from the Stay Cozy set with Nocturne ink and added clear embossing powder over the top to create a crisp and bold sentiment. I die cut the greeting with it’s coordinating die, then trimmed down a strip of white glitter cardstock and flagged the end with my scissors, creating a banner to back my sentiment and ground my snowy scene. I placed the banner on the card front with thin foam adhesive, then added the greeting with another layer of thin foam adhesive. I tucked the deer behind the very top of the greeting and added the die cut snowflakes around it with some more thin foam adhesive. Finally, I added a few Surf Pawsitively Dazzling Gems for added sparkle in my snowstorm!

Well, that’s all for my project today. Reminder: the Stay Cozy stamp and die STAMPtember collaboration set is limited edition and will not be restocked, so don’t wait!! Thanks so much for stopping by today, and happy STAMPtember!

Simon Says Stamp STAMPtember Collaboration: Alex Syberia Designs!

Hello friends! I am back today with another STAMPtember Exclusive Collaboration, featuring one of my favorite companies: Alex Syberia Designs! Alex’s gorgeous floral illustrations speak to my heart, and I was tickled pink (or maybe teal!) to have an excuse to spend a delightful afternoon coloring this gorgeous new bouquet from the Exclusive STAMPtember release called Lovely Day (click HERE). Here’s a sneak peek at today’s collaboration set:

Spectacular, right? It is important to remember: these exclusive collaboration sets for STAMPtember are limited edition, so once they sell out, they won’t be restocked. Most sell out fairly quickly, so don’t wait if you are unsure! Click HERE to see all of the companies that will have these limited edition collaboration sets, and be sure to sign up for email reminders when they’re in stock, because their release days are top secret!!

I love that the Lovely Day set also has coordinating dies available, and the suite is super affordable. I chose to do a non-traditional color palette for my project today, pivoting away from my typical pinks and purples to some vibrant (if a little whimsical) teal and royal blue floral bouquet, colored on deep teal cardstock with colored pencils. Let’s get started with the details!

I began my project by locating two A2 panels of deep, saturated teal cardstock because I knew that I wanted to layer the vibrant, penciled bouquet on a monochromatic background to increase the dramatic aesthetic! I stamped the bouquet from Lovely Day onto one of the panels using White Pigment Ink, which I find works beautifully with colored pencils on colored cardstock. I then selected colored pencils from my stash in shades of teal and blue that were vibrant enough to still pop on the deeply saturated colored cardstock. I kept the color palette analogous, meaning colors that are next to each other on the color wheel. It still brings the drama of a monochromatic card but keeps things visually interesting!

After I had finished coloring the images on the colored cardstock, I used the detailed coordinating die to cut the image out. I just love how intricate these dies have become; they really increase the level of professionalism for the cards! I also heat embossed a simple greeting from the Lovely Day stamp set on another piece of the deep teal cardstock, stamping with white pigment ink and adding iridescent embossing powder over the top. I die cut the greeting with it’s coordinating die, as well, and set both die cuts aside to work on the card front.

To pull in some of that deep, royal blue from the bouquet, I used a Shading Brush to blend Royal Pawsitively Saturated Ink in the top left corner of my A2 card front. I then splattered some sparkling iridescent watercolors over the blended area, which I think adds so much magic, texture, and shimmer to the finished card! I popped up the colored die cut and sentiment with thin foam adhesive, then added some shimmering Royal Pawsitively Dazzling Gems for added sparkle.

Well, that’s all for my project today! The Exclusive, Limited Edition Lovely Day (click HERE) STAMPtember Collaboration set will not be restocked, so be sure to get it while you can! Thanks so much for stopping by today, and have a marvelous day!

More Inspiration using the Simon Says Stamp Warmth and Wonder Limited Edition Holiday Kit!

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

Hi friends! I am back today with some more inspiration using the new, limited edition Simon Says Stamp Warmth and Wonder Holiday Card Kit! (Click HERE to see the whole kit!) This limited edition kit was one of the last fun surprises for the month-long STAMPtember celebration, and it is available for preorder right now with the intent to ship later in October. The kit comes absolutely jam-packed full of goodies to make your holiday cardmaking a breeze: two stamp sets, a fancy standalone die, embossing folder + die set, stencil set, ink cubes, patterned papers and coordinating ephemera, cardstock, envelopes… everything you need to create tons of marvelous coordinating-but-not-matching holiday cards! Some people love to mass produce, but some others, like myself, get a bit bored with creating the same card over and over again. To keep things simple but still creatively interesting, each of the elements of this card kit work beautifully in concert or individually, making your creative process a breeze! I created no less than six different projects using this card kit and barely made a dent in the goodies; when you add in dies, inks, and cardstock from your own stash, it stretches even further! For yesterday’s projects, I focused mainly on the marvelous patterned papers included in the kit. (Click HERE to see that post.) Let’s get started on the details for my projects today, which focus on the amazing stamps and other non-consumable items in the kit.

*I have gathered links to all of the products used at the bottom of the post for your convenience, using affiliate links. Thank you for shopping with my links! I truly appreciate your support for my work!*

Using the colors of some of the patterned paper as my inspiration point, I selected Pawsitively Saturated Inks in shades of Brick, Apple, Artichoke, Pine, Eucalyptus, and Mocha, which create a rich, vibrant holiday color palette!

I used some plaid patterned paper and ephemera bits to create this fun little gift bag, die cutting the Gift Bag die from Midnight Green cardstock and adding the ephemera bits with foam adhesive.

I also created this coordinating festive, detailed card using both of the stamp sets included in the Warmth and Wonder kit, using the coordinating dies to cut out the stamped images. I love how the simplicity of the solid stamped images from the Warmth and Wonder stamp set work so beautifully with the layered foliage branch from the Sparkle Season stamp set!

I ran a panel of Dark Chocolate cardstock through my die cutting machine with the new Winter Season embossing folder, then swiped the Simon Says Stamp White Pigment Ink Pad directly over the raised areas to enhance the imagery quickly and simply. I then trimmed a strip of red foil cardstock to be 4.75″ long, notching the ends with my sharp scissors to create a flag, and arranged the stamped die cuts around the red foil flag strip, popping everything up with lots of foam adhesive. The final touch was to add a few sparkling Cherry Pawsitively Dazzling Gems for some holiday shine!

Finally, I created this simple and elegant tag using the layered sleigh image from the Warmth and Wonder stamp set along with some foliage and that gorgeous stamped bow. I stamped the sleigh using Apple and Mocha ink, the foliage using Pine ink, and the bow using Apple and Brick inks. I die cut two Large Standard Tags from Chocolate cardstock, adhering the scratched sides together so that the outward sides were both clean, then adhered the sleigh and foliage die cuts to the front. I added a red seam binding loop to the tag for a simple and elegant gift adornment!

Well, that’s all for my projects today! You can’t go wrong with this kit; the value is over $100, but Simon Says Stamp has priced these fabulous kits at only $69.99. As always with Simon Says Stamp kits: you can purchase individual items outside of the kits when it sells out or if you would like duplicates (like that fabulous ephemera and patterned paper!). Don’t wait to purchase this kit at an incredible value! Thanks so much for stopping by today, and have a marvelous day!