Snowmen on greeting cards are typically surrounded by snow or snowflakes. For inexplicable reasons, I decided to take a different approach. I created a poinsettia-themed Xmas card with a mini snowman at the centre… An unexpected twist to the traditional winter scene. I also added an embossed neutral background panel. To reduce the visual effect of the cardstock colour, I…
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Xmas Penguin Card | Eugene Tim Holtz Colorize Dies
Hello Crafty friends, I’m a big fan of Tim Holtz Colorize dies, 3D dies, and embossing folders. Oh! and the inks and paints and everything- lol. Detailed layered dies always invite me to go the extra mile. I have many ideas for Xmas home decor but motherhood always stands in my way. To make it possible I made this easy…
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DIY Snowman Xmas Card + SSS Frosty
Hello Crafty friends, Christmas is around the corner and I’m passing by to share a last-minute Christmas Card featuring Frosty, Snowflake Swirl, Whirl Nordic Plate wafer dies by Simon Says Stamps . This card features die-cuts only and it is super easy to make. So it is a matter of gluing different pieces together and adding a few embellishments and…
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Altenew Dreamy Dahlia – Door Split Cards Ideas
Hello! I couldn’t resist using my Split Card Design – Door with the new Altenew Dreamy Dahlia Project Kit. I’m also featuring new Altenew Fresh Ink colours… Dahlia – Door Split Cards So these cards measure 7″x 5″.The floral image is just about 6-1/2″ tall and 5″ wide. Depending on how you lay it down on the panel you can…
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DIY Big Christmas Card + Wreath and Cardinals
Hello! I made a big Christmas card using some of the supplies included in the Altenew November Release. I had so much fun creating this… It measures 7″x7″ inches…Love the HUGE format! You can make a 6″x 6″ card using the same design idea and the same supplies. Big Christmas Card + Wreath and Cardinals Wreath Recipe To make this…
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Xmas Tags + Be of Good Cheer| Tim Holtz-Diecember® 2024
Hello crafty friends, Simon Says Stamp have a special Diecember® Cyber Monday surprise. They have themed up with Tim Holtz to create a gorgeous exclusive and collectable die set called “Be of Good Cheer“ and it is free for any Tim Holtz $25+ purchase here and while supplies last! Tim Holtz – Diecember® 2024 Be of Good Cheer is a 17-piece…
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Birdie Xmas Cards for DieCember® 24 Blog Party
Hello Crafty friends, it is the 12th anniversary of DieCember® an event organized by Simon Says Stamp to celebrate the magic of die-cutting. Today over 80 papercraft artists and designers from all over the world are joining a Blog Party here to share ideas and inspiration that will get your creative juices flowing. I’m passing by to share two Christmas…
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Easy Holiday Card Idea with SSS Arthur the Snowman
Hello Crafty friends, I’m sharing an easy Holiday card Idea with Arthur the Snowman by Simon Says Stamp. Featuring also the new Forest Ring wafer die, and the 3 Stripes and Plaid Builder Stencil. ***See full supplies list here In the video below you can see the cardmaking process. Die-Cut Snowman & Plaid Background: Easy Holiday Card with SSS Arthur…
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DIY Bird and Poinsettia Christmas Card Idea
Hello crafty friends, I made this Bird and Poinsettia Christmas card mixing Altenew, Sizzix- Tim Holtz, and Spellbinders supplies to share essential cardmaking tips and ideas. So let’s start from the basics: – How to assemble the new layered / Key Hole Altenew Sweet Garden Bird – Betterpress Background + Altenew Ink.– Using Glimmer plates to create Better-pressed sentiments. Check…
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