Snowy Blues and a Peaceful Scene

 Today I’m sharing a little winter wonderland that I created for both the SCS Inspiration Challenge and the SCS Mix Challenge—and oh my goodness, this one was fun to build layer by layer!  This at least cools me off looking at it, we are experiencing unseasonably warm weather!  

I started by blending several blue Distress inks to create a chilly winter look. On the smooth and dreamy background, I stamped the fantastic Threads background stamp from SweetMissDaisy Designs right over the top. A little splattered water added that frosty, textured interest that always makes winter cards feel alive. After everything dried, I added splatters of white paint to mimic falling snow.

Next came the scene itself. I stamped the beautiful Winter Scene from SweetMissDaisy Designs and die-cut it using a retired die that features a removable scalloped edge—it’s such a lovely detail. I adhered the scalloped frame to the background and popped up the main image for depth and dimension. A few die-cut snowflakes and a sweet sentiment were the perfect finishing touches.

For the Mix Challenge, we are asked to identify the Composition Type. I think I ended up with a Tunnel composition, since the eye is drawn straight toward the center of the winter scene. At least… that’s the story I’m sticking to! 😄

The SCS Inspiration Challenge was based on a gorgeous blue snowman ornament, and I loved leaning into this cool, icy palette.

I am also joining the Art Nudge 1125C with my snow-covered buildings. You can join the Art Nudge Link party here: https://www.artnudge.com/2025/11/november-art-nudge-challenge-enter-here.html

You can find these beautiful stamp sets—and many more lovely designs—at the SweetMissDaisy Etsy shop:

https://www.etsy.com/shop/sweetmissdaisy

Thanks so much for stopping by today. Stay cozy and creative!

Meowentine Magic + A Vintage Christmas Bonus

Hello friends! Friday was Release Day over at Pajama Crafter Stamps, and I couldn’t be more excited to celebrate this adorable Meowentine collection with you! There is still time to head over to the fun Instagram hop filled with sweet projects, inspiring ideas, and—of course—giveaways. You won’t want to miss a single stop.

👉 Come begin the hop on my Instagram page: https://www.instagram.com/bowdangel/

For today’s project, I created a super cute Double Triangle Gift Card Pocket card—a playful, interactive fold that feels like a tiny surprise waiting to happen. It’s perfect for Valentine gifting or anytime you want to tuck a treat inside.

Here’s how you can make one too:

1. Start with your base.

Score a full sheet of 8 ½" x 11" cardstock at 5 ½".

2. Rotate to portrait and score again at 4 ¼".

3. Cut on the diagonal.

Place the cardstock in your trimmer, line up corner to opposite corner, and cut. Now you’ll have two large triangle card bases.

4. Fold along both score lines using a bone folder for crisp, clean edges.

5. Add patterned paper.

Cut a piece at 5 ½" x 4 ¼", trim on the diagonal, then fit each triangle onto your folded sections and adhere.  Inside, I added a little pocket and stamped another image and sentiment from the Meowentine set to carry the theme throughout. It turns the whole card into a fun, coordinated gift card holder!

I decorated the triangular front with a sweet piece of The Cat’s Meow patterned paper — it’s purrfectly charming and couldn’t fit the theme better!

For the focal panel, I used the darling kitty and sentiment from the Meowentine Stamp Set. That set is going to be well-loved in my craft room… I can already tell! 😊

And because I couldn’t resist making one more project for Release Day…

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✨ Bonus Project: Vintage Christmas Panel

For my second card, I reached for one of the stunning Vintage Christmas card panels. I die cut the panel with pretty faux-stitched edges to give it a warm, finished look. At the top, I added a large snowflake and layered an inner circle featuring the sentiment “Happy Christmas” from the Woodland Christmas Eve stamp set. Simple and elegant—but full of holiday charm!

If you’d like to see more from this release, or pick up any of the goodies I used today, be sure to stop by the Pajama Crafter Stamps store:

👉 https://pajamacrafterstamps.com/IWOULDRATHERBESTAMPING

 I hope these projects bring you a little Meowentine cheer.

Handmade Holiday Magic with SweetMissDaisy Designs

 

Hello and welcome to the November SweetMissDaisy Release—available now at SweetMissDaisy Designs on Etsy!

This month’s collection is overflowing with festive inspiration — five beautifully illustrated stamp sets, one charming paper pack, and a coordinating notepad that ties it all together. I had the best time creating four very different cards, each showcasing something special from the release.

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🌸  Holly Branch Elegance

Let’s start with the timeless beauty of the Holly Branch stamp set. I wanted to echo the look of the coordinating notepad, so I softly brushed Vintage Photo Distress Ink around the edges to create a gently aged background.

Using images from both Holly Branch and the Mixed Media set, I built layers of texture with a light hand — I especially love the “25” and the distressed round postage image.

The sentiment banner is popped up with ribbon for a touch of dimension, and inside I tucked a piece of the Be Merry notepad for a coordinated finish.

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❄️  Peaceful Winter Scene

The Winter Scene stamp set captures that serene, vintage look I love. It includes postmarks and mixed-media accents, but this time I let the main image shine on its own.

The background is patterned paper from the Rustic Winter Paper Pack, and I added the simple but powerful “Peace on Earth” sentiment. It’s such an elegant and tranquil combination.

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🍬  Sweet Gingerbread Treats

Now for something a little playful! The Gingerbread Cookies set is pure delight. I stamped the gingerbread girl onto a tag, then paired it with a kraft background stamped with the Threads background stamp.

Pink and brown is one of my favorite cozy combos, so I added a “Thank You – You’re So Sweet” banner and a few pink peppermint die-cuts to finish. This one just makes me smile every time!

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🎄 Mixed Media Christmas Collage

Finally, I had fun mixing and matching across sets for this collage-style card. The Mixed Media set takes the lead, but I also brought in Decorate the Tree for the sentiment, Holly Branch for the “25” and circle, and Winter Scene for the postmark image.

I used the Waffle Flower Postage Collage Die to divide the space into blocks and filled each section with softly sponged red, green, and brown inks. A couple of bows finish the design.

Even though the Mixed Media set isn’t strictly holiday-themed, it layers beautifully for Christmas projects!

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Each of these stamp sets and papers can be found at SweetMissDaisy Designs on Etsy—and I think you’ll fall in love with their mix of rustic charm and timeless elegance.

Happy stamping, and may your holidays be filled with creative joy!

Candlelight Christmas Magic

 Hello friends! It’s time for another Christmas Fan Club Challenge over on Splitcoaststampers!

I started with the lovely Winter Friends paper pack from SweetMissDaisy Designs, choosing a warm, pattern.  My background and focal panel are lightly distressed with Vintage Photo Distress Ink to give them that aged, fireside glow.

At the heart of my card is a chunky die-cut candle, softly inked with hints of yellow to mimic the gentle light of a flame. I added sprigs of Christmas greenery and a few ruby red gems tucked around the greenery plate for a touch of sparkle.

The finishing sentiment comes from the Season’s Tweetings stamp set by SweetMissDaisy Designs—the perfect message for a card that celebrates warmth, light, and holiday cheer.

We hope you will join us tomorrow for the SweetMissDaisy Designs November Release!  So many new goodies to inspire! Thanks so much for stopping by!  

Season's Tweetings!

Hello friends!

I’m getting ready for Season’s Tweetings! This week I’m joining the Christmas Kickstart Challenge, and the theme is Snow Alert! ❄️ Challenge #103 celebrates all things snowy — from flurries to full-on blizzards—and I couldn’t resist playing along.

For my card, I’m featuring the darling Snowman with Birds stamp set by SweetMissDaisy Designs partnered with Serendipity Stamps. My cheerful snowman sits on a softly blended highlight of snow, surrounded by happy cardinals, bluebirds, and sparrows. He’s bundled up in a bright red jacket and hat—perfectly cozy for a day in the snow!  I made the background layer with the Sketchy Plaid background stamp.  Making your own background provides the fun of perfectly coordinating colors! 

This snowperson is such fun to color. I fussy cut the little banner and added the sweet sentiment “Season’s Tweetings”—I just love that the tiny bird is flying it! What a joyful detail.

Make sure to stop by SweetMissDaisy Designs for this stamp set and so many other heartwarming designs. And don’t forget—Saturday is Release Day for SweetMissDaisy Designs, so keep an eye out for all the new goodies!

If you love snow-themed cards, you’ll want to visit the Christmas Kickstart Challenge to join the link party and soak up the amazing inspiration.

I am also playing along with the #ArtNudge 1025D prompt!

Happy crafting and Season’s Tweetings, friends! ❤️⛄🐦

A Critter’s Sweet Christmas

Hello, friends! I have such a sweet little card to share with you today, made with the adorable Just For You stamp set by SweetMissDaisy Designs. This one truly made me smile the whole time I was creating it — I love when a card feels like a little story unfolding.

My inspiration came from several places — #ArtNudge1025C, the Winter Friends Notepad, and the SCS IC1037 Challenge, which featured the cutest Christmas Critter air freshener! That tiny image sent me straight to my stamps, and before long, this penguin and reindeer were posing for their holiday “selfie.”

To carry the design inside, I tucked a small piece of notepad paper and echoed the same Peacock Feathers color I had ink blended on the card front. The matching tones really tie everything together. I added a few soft snowflakes around the selfie frame and a little garland for festive sparkle.

Finally, I stamped “Have a Sweet Christmas” right on the frame — simple, cheerful, and full of holiday warmth.

This card was such a joy to make, combining favorite colors, cute critters, and art challenges that always stretch my imagination. It reminds me how creative inspiration can come from the smallest things — even a fun air freshener!

You can find the Just For You stamp set, notepads, and other fabulous designs in the SweetMissDaisy Etsy shop.

And if you love a good creative challenge, be sure to join the Art Nudge Challenge for a chance to win a prize!

Thanks so much for stopping by and sharing a bit of the season with me. Wishing you a cozy, joy-filled winter card-making season! 💙

 

Cozy Woodland Holiday

The enchanting new October release from Pajama Crafter Stamps, is here! This cozy collection blends festive cheer with playful winter friends—perfect for creating cards, tags, and handmade gifts that capture the magic of winter.

Today I’m featuring the super sweet Woodland Christmas Eve stamp set. I love all the little extra images in this set—each one adds storybook charm! For my card, I paired it with a piece of the Winter Parade Paper for the background.

I cut a 3" x 4½" panel and stamped the adorable bear and rabbit right onto it. Then, I fussy cut a little plate of cookies and gave them to the bear—because what’s a cozy winter night without treats to share? I think these two festive critters are ready for a holiday gathering!  I placed the stamped layer at the upper portion on the card and added a small scalloped border.  

To finish, I stamped and trimmed the sentiment, then popped it up with foam for a bit of extra dimension.

Woodland Christmas Eve stamp set:

Winter Parade Paper Pack: 

Here’s how to join the hop and see these adorable sets in action! Follow along, HERE on IG, comment, and maybe even win some goodies from @pajamacrafterstamps! Be sure to stop by the Pajama Crafter Stamps store to explore everything new for the October release and more!

Feathers, Sunflowers, and a bit of Courage

🐓  Hello friends!

I’m having such a delightful time creating with SweetMissDaisy Designs this month!

For today’s project, I made a top-fold card using a piece of patterned paper from the Sunflower Fields paper pack for the background. The Waffle Flower Postage Collage Die is one of my favorites—it offers so many possibilities for unique designs!

I die-cut a layer with the Postage Collage Die, then cut a large square to fill the bottom portion of the design. Onto that square, I stamped the rooster from the Rooster and Sunflowers stamp set by SweetMissDaisy Designs + Serendipity Stamps. On the die-cut frame itself, I added sunflowers in the upper rectangle and a few vintage-style numbers from the same set in the small right corner. I also stamped Fig. 1 and Fig. 2 in the corresponding spaces for a fun scientific-illustration look.

To complete the design, I stamped the word “courage” from the same set. The rooster is colored in warm, vivid shades of yellow, orange, and red, while his body and tail feathers are rich blues—a striking contrast to the ochre sunflowers in the background.

#ArtNudge 1025A inspired this card 1025A. Be sure to check out the link party on the Art Nudge blog for a chance to win!

Shop the October Release and so

 much more in the SweetMissDaisy Etsy Shop.