Red & Gold or Cozy & Rustic? Snowman Style Times Two

 

Let It Snow… Twice! Two Challenge Cards Featuring the SweetMissDaisy Snowman

Let it snow, let it snow, let it snow!

Today I’m sharing a pair of cozy winter cards featuring the fantastic snowman from Decorate the Tree by SweetMissDaisy Designs—and he’s dressed up two different ways for two different challenges. I had so much fun giving him a fresh personality for each scene.

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 Art Nudge 1225A: Red, White & Gold Magic

For the first challenge, I dressed our happy snowman in red, white, and gold for the Art Nudge 1225A prompt. 

I started by stamping the gorgeous Decorative Snowflake Background and cutting it with a postage-stamp-style die to create a layered panel. To play up the postcard feel, I stamped a few playful postmarks using the Winter Scene stamp set. The “25” and sentiment come from Holly Branch, and they tuck perfectly into the collage.

A scattering of sparkly snowflake die cuts and sequins finishes the card with a festive, almost storybook look. It feels like a holiday postcard brought to life!

The Art Nudge Challenge is such fun.  Head over to the blog and enter your project for a chance to win!

 Splitcoaststampers Color Challenge

Next up, I’m playing along with today’s Color Challenge at Splitcoaststampers, featuring Real Red, Pumpkin Pie, and Pool Party.

Pumpkin Pie takes the lead in my snowy scene, with Real Red brightening his coat and hat. Pool Party makes a soft cameo in the background — just enough to cool the palette without stealing attention.

I placed this handsome fellow on a Rustic Winter patterned background and added another flurry of die-cut snowflakes for texture and movement. All the papers and stamps are from SweetMissDaisy Designs.

If you’d like to peek at the stamps or papers I used, you can find them all here:

SweetMissDaisy Designs on Etsy – https://www.etsy.com/shop/sweetmissdaisy

Thanks so much for stopping by today — I hope these snowy cards bring a bit of winter joy to your week!

Snowflakes, Farmhouse Giggles & Bright Birthday Wishes

Welcome to the SweetMissDaisy December Release Day! I had such a wonderful time playing with the gorgeous stamps and cheerful papers in this month’s collection, and I’m so excited to share four cards with you today. Each one brought its own little spark of joy while I was creating, from snowy scenes to farmhouse giggles to bright, happy birthday wishes. Let’s take a tour!

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Snowman With Wreath in Blue

I started the release with a peaceful winter moment. I stamped the Decorative Snowflake background stamp in a soft blue to create my own patterned paper, then die-cut it with a sweet scalloped edge. The darling Snowman with Wreath takes center stage, trimmed out and grounded on a little strip of lace for a cozy, homespun touch. A sprinkling of blue enamel dots adds a bit of frosty shimmer to finish off this gentle, snow-kissed design.

I am also playing along with the Splitcoaststampers Inspiration Challenge.

The Farmhouse Fancy Duck (Woot de Doodle Do)

This one made me laugh the whole time I was making it—I fully cracked myself up! I stamped the Chicken Wire background in gray, then created a decorative frame by die-cutting it in both gray and white. After stamping and coloring the birthday duck from Woot de Doodle Do, I placed him inside the frame… and then hung it on the chicken wire.

And honestly? I think this duck is delighted with its own portrait—fancy frame, chicken wire, and all. It’s the ultimate Farmhouse gallery wall moment! Still giggling.

Bright Birthday Wishes (Bright Candles Paper Pack)

 I dove headfirst into color for the next card! The Bright Candles Paper Pack is a true must-have if you love cheerful, happy card making. I layered several patterns for a lively background, then stamped the adorable group of feathered friends from Woot de Doodle Do. After die-cutting them with a rounded-square frame, I added a bow and a Birthday Wishes sentiment. It’s bright, bold, and bursting with celebration!

 Joy to the World Snowman

To wrap up the release, I returned to Christmas with a fresh snowfall feel. I stamped the Spiral Snowfall background in blue and layered a bright white panel on top. The sweet Snowman with Wreath makes another appearance—this time colored in cheerful reds and yellows. I added a “Joy to the World” sentiment and finished the card with die-cut snowflakes for a festive, sparkling finish.

Thank you so much for stopping by to celebrate the December Release with me!
Swing by the SweetMissDaisy Designs Etsy Shop to see the entire release—and so many more delightful designs waiting to inspire your next project.

 

Oh, Holy Night

Hello, friends! Can you believe we’ve reached our final Splitcoaststampers Fan Club Christmas Challenge of 2025? What a year it's been! We have two prompts to choose from this month!

I began with watercolor paper and brushed on layered washes of blues, magentas, and yellows—letting the colors blend like a sunset slipping into night. Near the bottom, I deepened the color with a blue-black watercolor to ground the scene. Once the sky dried, I splattered the upper portion with white gold watercolor and  flecks of white paint to create a starry shimmer.

Next, I added the Nativity Silhouette die cut from Pajama Crafter Stamps, allowing that glowing sky to shine through the openings of the barn. I die cut the star from watercolor paper as well, then painted it with the same white gold watercolor so it glows softly above the holy scene. For the finishing touch, I added the “Peace” sentiment from the Christmas Words with Shadow die set.

If you love this nativity or have a few items on your wish list, be sure to check out the Pajama Crafter Stamps Black Friday special, running through Monday!

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! ❤️⛄🐦