Too Cute To Spook in Pink

Hello, crafty friends! Today I’m sharing a too-cute-to-spook Halloween card featuring the sweetest little ghost—and some very unexpected Halloween colors.

I’m celebrating this week’s Featured Stamper Challenge at Splitcoaststampers, honoring the talented Tisa. Tisa has created a stunning collection of cards, and I chose to CASE a few elements from one of her designs while putting my own spin on the rest. I used similar colors and made a large circle the focal point of my card, but everything else is different. It’s always fun to see how a few design elements can inspire an entirely new card!

For my card, I started with a piece of fuchsia patterned paper from the Monster Brights Paper Pack by SweetMissDaisy Designs and cut it to 2 1/2 x 5 1/2 inches. I die-cut a partial circle along the edge of the patterned paper to create a fun peek-through opening.

Next, I die-cut a sweet scalloped circle and stamped the adorable ghost from the Fab-boo-lous Stamp Set by SweetMissDaisy Designs. This little ghost is all dressed up for Halloween with a pink ribbon and a lollipop! I colored her with soft pink cheeks and pink shading, which makes her look even sweeter.

I layered the scalloped circle over the partial circle opening and popped it up with foam adhesive for added dimension. Then I stamped the “Too Cute to Spook” sentiment, trimmed it out, and popped it up as well.

I love how this card turns traditional Halloween colors upside down! Instead of the usual orange, black, and purple, the bright fuchsia and pretty pink give this little ghost a fun and unexpected look. And really, could she be any cuter? I think not! 👻💗

If you’d like to make this card yourself, you’ll find the stamps and papers I used in the SweetMissDaisy Designs Shop.

Card making is such a wonderful way to share creativity while sending something fun and handmade. Whether you’re getting an early start on your fall and Halloween projects or simply looking for an excuse to color an adorable ghost, I hope today’s card inspires you to spend some happy time creating!

And if you’re looking for more cute ghostly inspiration, you might also enjoy A Trio of Fab-boo-Lous Ghosts and Scarecrows and Spooks.

Happy stamping!

Angie

Halloween Fun Meets Christmas Cheer | SMD Designs August Release

 Hello friends!

It's release day at SweetMissDaisy Designs, and there is so much to share! This month's release includes two delightfully spooky stamp sets created in partnership with Serendipity Stamps, one fantastic SweetMissDaisy Designs original, and—because Christmas cardmakers never really take a season off—a charming skating snowman!

Let's take a look at today's projects.

Fab-boo-lous Ghosts

First up is the adorable Fab-boo-lous stamp set featuring six "too cute to spook" ghosts! These little ghosts are perfect for cards, but they would also make fabulous treat toppers, tags, gift card holders, party favors, and more.

For my card, I selected three of the sweet ghosts and paired them with two of the fun sentiments. The tiny spider comes from the Open If You Dare stamp set—I love mixing sets to create even more possibilities!

The purple patterned paper from the new Monster Brights paper pack makes the perfect playful Halloween background. I selected two different photos from this week's Splitcoaststampers Inspiration Challenge for this cheerful Halloween design.

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Haunted Halloween

Next up is a wonderfully creepy haunted house!

The haunted house image comes from the Haunted stamp set. I began with a 3¼" x 5½" piece of bright chartreuse patterned paper from the Monster Brights paper pack centered on my card base.

One of my favorite elements is the crescent moon "fence" in the background. The die is actually retired and originally created to make a rosette, but I discovered it makes an amazing spooky fence! It's always fun to stretch your supplies and find new uses for older dies.

I stamped the haunted house onto a 3⅛" x 3½" panel and colored it simply with touches of chartreuse on the moon, sky, and ground. Sometimes a limited color palette creates just the right eerie mood.

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Hey Pumpkin!

How can you resist this lovable little ghost?

The sweet image from the Hey Pumpkin stamp set features an adorable ghost proudly holding a smiling jack-o'-lantern. I combined papers from both the Monster Brights and Monster Prints collections to create lots of playful Halloween color and pattern.

Soft blue-green shadows give the ghost a gentle glow, while bright orange enamel dots and a "Happy Halloween" sentiment complete the card with a fun pop of color.

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Skating By

Last—but certainly not least—is the monthly snowman release!

The Skating By stamp set features a bundled-up snowman happily gliding across the ice. I colored his cozy winter clothes in cheerful shades of yellow, red, and green for a classic Christmas look.

The background comes from the Worn Dots paper pack, and I finished the card with lots of die-cut snowflakes to create a magical winter wonderland scene.

This card is skating into three Splitcoaststampers challenges:

• F4A858 – Countdown to Cool
• CCC26AUG – Enchanting or Magical Cards
• SCSCCAUG26 – Fan Club Christmas Challenge

All the stamp sets featured today are available now in the SweetMissDaisy Designs Etsy shop!

Card making is such a wonderful way to share creativity while sending something meaningful and handmade. Whether you're getting an early start on Halloween projects or adding to your Christmas card stash, I hope today's cards inspire you to spend some happy time creating.

If you're looking for even more Halloween inspiration featuring SweetMissDaisy Designs, be sure to check out these projects:

• Scarecrows and Spooks 
• Pumpkin Trick or Treater
• Autumn Leaves Scarecrow 

Happy stamping!

Angie

Build Your Christmas Card Stash with a Classic Santa

 Hello Friends!

It's August 1st, which means it's time for a brand-new Splitcoaststampers Fan Club Christmas Challenge! If you've been making a few Christmas cards each month, you're well on your way to having a beautiful handmade stash ready for the holidays.

Today I'm featuring the very handsome Santa from the Santa stamp set by SweetMissDaisy Designs. I paired him with beautiful patterned papers from the Rustic Winter Paper Pack for a classic Christmas look full of cozy holiday charm.

Process

I began by creating the background with the Stitched Triangles Die from Scrapbook.com. The stitched geometric pattern adds wonderful texture and interest while allowing the festive patterned paper to shine.

Next, I stamped the handsome Santa onto a large postage-style die-cut and colored him before layering him over the triangle background. To finish the design, I added the sentiment, "Have Yourself a Merry Christmas," creating a timeless holiday card that's easy to mail and fun to recreate.

If you'd like to make this card yourself, you'll find the stamps and papers I used in the SweetMissDaisy Designs Shop.

Be sure to stop by on Saturday for the exciting August SweetMissDaisy Designs Release! There are more adorable products on the way, and I can't wait to share them with you.

One of my favorite things about this layout is how versatile it is. Simply swap in your favorite holiday stamps, patterned papers, or coloring medium to create a completely different look. Handmade cards are such a wonderful way to share creativity while sending something heartfelt to friends and family.

I hope today's project inspires you to get started on your winter card stash if you haven't already. December arrives much faster than we expect!

If you're looking for even more Santa inspiration, be sure to check out my previous projects:

• Two Festive Santas
• Elegant Santa

Thanks so much for stopping by, and happy stamping!

Angie

Supplies

• SweetMissDaisy Designs Have Yourself a Merry Christmas stamp set
• SweetMissDaisy Designs Rustic Winter Paper Pack
• Scrapbook.com Stitched Triangles Die
• Large Postage Stamp Die
• Coloring Medium of Choice

Countdown to Cool: Handmade Snowman Card

 Hello friends!

This week at Splitcoaststampers, our Free 4 All Challenge is Countdown to Cool! With temperatures soaring across the globe, I enjoy cooling down by making winter cards! There's something wonderfully refreshing about coloring cheerful snowmen, die-cutting snowflakes, and creating icy winter scenes while the summer sun is blazing outside.

Today I'm featuring the adorable Send You a Blizzard stamp set from SweetMissDaisy Designs. This charming snowman is holding a Christmas tree in one hand while catching a snowflake with the other, and he couldn't be any sweeter!

Process

I began by cutting a 2¾" x 5½" panel from the dark snowflake patterned paper in the Rustic Winter Paper Pack. To add a pop of festive color, I die-cut a contrasting red vertical border and layered it alongside the patterned paper.

Next, I stamped the adorable snowman onto a large postage stamp die-cut panel and colored him with alcohol markers. The snowy background and festive colors really make him stand out against the darker patterned paper.

To finish the card, I added the sentiment, "Hope Your Season Sparkles and Shines." It's the perfect finishing touch for this cheerful winter design.

If you'd like to recreate this look, you can find the stamps and papers I used in the SweetMissDaisy Designs shop. Of course, this design is easy to adapt using your favorite snowman stamps, patterned papers, and coloring techniques.

Creating winter cards during the hottest months of the year is a fun way to beat the heat while building your Christmas card stash before the holiday rush arrives!

Do you enjoy making winter cards in the middle of summer? I'd love to hear about your favorite way to stay creative during these hot months, so be sure to leave me a comment!

If you'd like to see this same adorable snowman in a different color palette, be sure to check out my Merry & Bright Snowman card. It's another cozy winter design featuring this sweet snowman and his little tree, but with a completely different look!

For even more snowman inspiration see:

 Two versions of Decorate the Tree 

Snowman Star Angel

Thanks for stopping by and I hope to see you this Saturday for the August SweetMissDaisy Designs Release!  

Sunnyside Up - Handmade SweetMissDaisy Designs Card

Hello! I have a cute, sunny card to share today! I'm playing along with the #SSSIGChallenge from @simonsayschallenge, where the theme is Cute Critters, and I'm also joining the Inspiration Challenge at Splitcoaststampers.

Today's card features the adorable beach-going chicken from the Just Sand stamp set by SweetMissDaisy Designs. While browsing today's inspiration site at Splitcoaststampers, I found the perfect photo titled "Chick Magnet." LOL! Who knew beach-going chicks could make such a fun art theme?

Process

I began by cutting a 3¼ x 5½-inch piece of star-patterned paper from the Stars & Stripes Paper Pack by SweetMissDaisy Designs. I layered it onto a piece of red cardstock measuring 3½ x 5½ inches.

Next, I cut a 3¼ x 4½-inch panel of white cardstock for my focal image. I stamped the darling beach-going chicken from the Just Sand stamp set and colored her with alcohol markers. She is so cute with her beach umbrella, beach blanket, and little sand bucket! After coloring, I layered the image onto the card front using foam adhesive for a little extra dimension.

To finish the card, I added the cheerful "Sunny Side Up" sentiment and a few enamel dots for the perfect finishing touch.

If you'd like to recreate this look, you can find the stamps and papers I used over at the SweetMissDaisy Designs Shop. You can easily adapt this handmade card design using your favorite stamps, patterned papers, and coloring techniques. Card making is a wonderful way to share creativity while sending something meaningful and handmade.

I hope this project inspires you to create your own handmade cute critter cards!

More Cute Summer Inspiration with SweetMissDaisy Designs

If you enjoyed today's project, you might also like these summertime cards from my blog:

• Where Has My Little Dog Gone?
• Beachside Critters
• Pawsitively Sunny Summer

Thanks so much for stopping by, and happy stamping!

Merry & Bright Snowman Christmas Card

 Hello everyone!

I'm still having so much fun creating with the new SweetMissDaisy Designs release! Today I'm featuring the darling Send You a Blizzard stamp set for my Christmas card. I'm also joining the July Splitcoaststampers Fan Club Christmas Challenge, which is always a wonderful excuse to add another handmade Christmas card to my holiday stash.

Process

I began with a top-folding A2 card base before selecting a 3¼" x 5½" piece of Rustic Winter patterned paper from SweetMissDaisy Designs for the background. The beautiful dark green plaid with hints of deep maroon immediately inspired my color palette for the entire card.

To coordinate with the paper, I die-cut an Oval Tab from deep maroon cardstock. I then stamped the adorable snowman from the Send You a Blizzard stamp set onto a 4" x 3¼" piece of white cardstock.

One of my favorite details is the little Christmas tree decorated with shimmering golden stars. They add such a festive touch! I colored the snowman's hat, scarf, and gloves in rich shades of maroon to coordinate with the patterned paper and oval tab, tying everything together beautifully.

To finish the design, I tucked three delicate die-cut snowflakes beneath the image panel for extra texture and dimension. The sentiment, "Hope Your Days Are Merry and Bright," is popped up with foam adhesive to create a cheerful focal point.

If you'd like to recreate this card, you'll find the Send You a Blizzard stamp set, Rustic Winter patterned paper, and many more coordinating products in the SweetMissDaisy Designs Shop.

More SweetMissDaisy Designs Snowman Inspiration

If you enjoy creating snowman cards as much as I do, be sure to check out some of my previous projects:

• Snowman in Lavender
• Snowman in Pink
• Colorful Snowman with Cardinals

These ideas are simple to adapt using your favorite stamp sets, patterned papers, and coloring techniques. Handmade Christmas cards are a wonderful way to share creativity while sending something meaningful from the heart.

I hope today's card inspires you to keep building your Christmas card stash during these hot summer months. Spending a little time creating winter scenes is a fun way to cool off while getting ahead on holiday cards!

Thanks so much for stopping by, and happy stamping!

Angie

Handmade Christmas - SweetMissDaisy Designs July Release

Hello everyone!

I am thrilled to share several projects featuring the July SweetMissDaisy Designs Release! This month's release includes a beautiful Buttons Background stamp, an elegant Santa set, an adorable Fresh Baked gingerbread baker set, and a charming snowman in the Send You A Blizzard set. These delightful winter stamps arrive just in time to help you get a head start on your Christmas card stash!

Fresh Baked Christmas Card and Tag

My first project features the adorable Fresh Baked stamp set.

To begin, I stamped the Buttons Background stamp and die-cut it into a rectangle. Next, I die-cut a coordinating piece of patterned paper from the Winter Friends Paper Pack to the same size. I slightly tilted the two layers so the button pattern peeks out from each corner, adding a fun touch of interest.

After coloring the sweet gingerbread baker, I fussy cut her and popped her up with foam adhesive. The sentiment, "Made with Love and Sprinkles of Joy," perfectly captures the cozy baking theme.

For an extra playful detail, I added a speech bubble above the baker and stamped the tiny gingerbread cookie, candy cane, and Christmas tree images inside it—as if she were dreaming about all the delicious Christmas cookies she's about to bake!

To coordinate with the card, I also created a matching gift tag. I used the same patterned paper from the Winter Friends Paper Pack for the tag topper, then stamped the festive Christmas basket image. I colored it using the same sea foam green, gingerbread brown, and red color palette to tie everything together before adding the "Fresh Baked" sentiment.

This sweet set would be perfect for creating tags to accompany homemade Christmas treats and baked gifts during the holiday season.

Elegant Santa Christmas Card

My final project showcases the elegant Santa stamp set.

I started with patterned paper from the Winter Blues Paper Pack for the background before stamping Santa onto a stitched rectangle. The graceful illustration is gorgeous on its own, so I kept the design fairly clean to let him remain the focal point.

Above Santa, I stamped the lovely holly accent included in the set. Small white dots scattered across the holly, bow, and greenery add a little snowy sparkle and whimsical charm. I finished the card with the sentiment "Believe in Magic," which complements the elegant design beautifully.

If you'd like to recreate these cards, you can find all the new stamps and the papers I used in the SweetMissDaisy Designs Shop. The entire July Release is available now!

More SweetMissDaisy Designs Christmas Inspiration

If you're looking for even more Christmas inspiration, be sure to check out these previous projects:

• Twinkling Lights Santa
• Happy Cluckin' Winter
• Holiday Magic Collection

Adapting these ideas with your favorite stamps, patterned papers, and coloring techniques is easy. Handmade Christmas cards are a wonderful way to share creativity while sending something meaningful from the heart.

I hope these projects inspire you to build your Christmas card stash early. Happy stamping!

Where Has My Little Dog Gone? A Sweet Summer Card

 Where, Oh Where Has My Little Dog Gone? A Sweet Summer Card

Hello friends!

I'm sharing a handmade SweetMissDaisy Designs card created for this week's Splitcoaststampers Free for All Challenge. The theme is Nursery Rhymes or Children's Songs, and it immediately brought one little tune to mind!

I used the adorable pup from the Beachside stamp set by SweetMissDaisy Designs. As I colored this happy beach-going pup, I couldn't stop humming, "Oh where, oh where has my little dog gone..." I guess he decided to spend the day at the beach! 😂

Process

To create my clean and simple design, I added a 2-inch-wide strip of Citrus patterned paper from SweetMissDaisy Designs along the left side as a colorful vertical border. Next, I stamped the beach pup image onto a scalloped circle die cut, colored it with alcohol markers, and popped it up using recycled plastic packaging for dimension.

To finish the card, I popped up the sentiment, "Happy Summer! Fetch Some Fun!" for an extra layer of interest while keeping the overall design clean and cheerful.

If you'd like to recreate this look, you can find the stamps and papers I used over at the SweetMissDaisy Designs Shop.

You can easily adapt this handmade card design using your favorite stamps, patterned papers, and coloring techniques. Cardmaking is a wonderful way to share creativity while sending something meaningful and handmade. I hope this project inspires you to create your own handmade summer cards!

More Summer Card Ideas

If you're looking for even more inspiration, be sure to check out these projects:

• Pawsitively Sunny Mini Pocket Card
• Beachside Critters
• Sandcastle Snow Girls

I'm also joining the #ArtNudge 626A Challenge with this card. I used many of the colors from the inspiration photo and kept the beach theme with sand and sea, although I didn't include the beach chairs or large umbrella. ArtNudge is a fun link-up challenge with a chance to win a prize, so be sure to check it out if you enjoy creative challenges!

Thanks so much for stopping by! I hope you have a wonderful, creative day!