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!

Merry & Bright Handmade Christmas Card

 Hello everyone! Today I'm sharing a handmade Christmas card featuring beautiful products from Waffle Flower Stamps & Dies. Since it's July 1st, it's also time for a brand-new Fan Club Christmas Challenge at Splitcoaststampers—a perfect reminder that it's never too early to create holiday cards!

Process

I began with a gorgeous piece of starry patterned paper for the background. The sparkling stars create the perfect backdrop for the focal point of the card.

Next, I die cut the Retro Christmas Tree and used the coordinating stencil from the bundle to softly blend blue ink onto the tree, adding subtle shadows and dimension. One of my favorite details is the fun diamond cut-outs throughout the tree—they give it such a charming retro look while allowing the patterned paper to peek through.

For the greeting, I stamped Merry & Bright from the Elegant Christmas Combo set and used the coordinating die to cut it out. I absolutely love sentiment dies! They're such a wonderful time saver because there's no searching through my die collection trying to find one that's the perfect size. The coordinating die creates a clean, professional finish in just seconds.

 I love how easy this design is to customize. Simply swap out the patterned paper, ink colors, or sentiment to create a completely different look while using the same layout. Handmade Christmas cards are a wonderful way to share creativity and send something truly meaningful to family and friends.

If you enjoy Waffle Flower products, you may also like my Happiness Is... post, where I share two more fun cards featuring Waffle Flower stamps and dies.

I hope this Retro Christmas Tree card inspires you to get a head start on your holiday crafting! We'd love for you to join us for this month's Fan Club Christmas Challenge at Splitcoaststampers.

Thanks so much for stopping by, and happy stamping!

Angie

Snow Sisters Build a Sandcastle

 Hello! How about cooling down with some beach-going snowgirls? 😊 Today I'm featuring the darling snow people from the Cool Summer stamp set by SweetMissDaisy Designs.

For this cheerful summer card, I started with patterned papers from the Citrus Paper Pack. The sunny colors create the perfect backdrop for a fun day at the beach. I layered two rounded-corner panels to add dimension and visual interest before creating the focal image.

Next, I stamped the adorable snow people onto a stitched panel with rounded corners. As I colored them, I decided they were snow sisters enjoying a summer adventure together! Matching yellow hats and a sweet daisy accent tied their look together perfectly.

Of course, no beach day is complete without a sandcastle! These snowy sisters did a fantastic job building one. To add a few extra details, I fussy-cut a starfish and a bird from the stamp set. The starfish is placed above the "Stay Cool" sentiment, while the little bird found a cozy spot near the top of the focal panel.

I just love the playful contrast of snow people enjoying a sunny beach day. Sometimes a little creative whimsy is exactly what's needed during these hot summer months! These cheerful snow sisters are certainly helping me stay cool while crafting.

If you'd like to recreate this look, you can find the stamps and papers I used at the SweetMissDaisy Designs shop. One of the things I love about this design is how easily it can be adapted 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 a few chill summer cards of your own!

You might also enjoy my Beachside Critters cards for even more seaside inspiration.

I am playing along with the #ArtNudge 626D Challenge.  Participate in the enjoyable ArtNudge Link party challenge for a chance to win a prize; visit today!  

Happy crafting!

Angie

Pawsitively Sunny Summer Mini Pocket Card

 Hello friends!

Today I am sharing a fun Mini Pocket Tip Card created for the Splitcoaststampers F4ALL Beach Challenge. The beautiful beach-themed colors and seaside prompt from the #ArtNudge 626C Challenge also inspired me. The bright, cheerful palette is the perfect match for this adorable summer design!

To create the pocket card base, I started with a double-sided 6x6 sheet of Citrus patterned paper from SweetMissDaisy Designs. I scored the paper in half at 3 inches and folded it. Next, I scored the bottom portion at 2 inches and cut along the center fold line up to the 2-inch score line, creating pockets on both the inside and outside of the card.

For the front, I decided to let the folded section become part of the design rather than a pocket. I simply glued the 2-inch flap closed and used it as a decorative element. I die-cut a scalloped circle from Citrus patterned paper and layered it with a smaller white cardstock circle. On the white layer, I stamped the darling beach-going kitty from the Beachside stamp set and colored her using the bright summer colors from the ArtNudge inspiration photo.

The sentiment, "Wishing you a Pawsitively Sunny Summer Day," was popped up with dimensional adhesive, and I tucked a bit of gold thread behind it for extra sparkle and texture.

Inside the card, I rounded the corners of the 2-inch flap and folded it upward, gluing the edges to create a functional pocket. This little pocket is perfect for holding a gift card, a thank-you note, cash, or even a small surprise. Here

, I designed it to hold "tip money" for a server. I think it would make the sweetest summer thank-you gift! I added the sentiment "Just a Note to Say Thanks" to the pocket, using a sentiment from the adorable Ricky Raccoon stamp set.

One of my favorite things about this project is how versatile the design is. You can easily customize it with different stamps, patterned papers, and color combinations to suit any occasion. Handmade pocket cards are a wonderful way to share creativity while giving something thoughtful and practical at the same time.

If you'd like to recreate this project, you'll find the stamps and papers I used at SweetMissDaisy Designs. I hope this card inspires you to create your own pocket cards for gift giving, thank-you gifts, and special occasions.

Everyone is welcome to join the Art Nudge Blog Link party for a chance to win a prize.  :) 

 You may also enjoy these related projects:

• More Mini Pocket Cards Featuring 6x6 Patterned Paper

• Ricky Raccoon on Text Paper

• Warm Yellow Daisy Ricky from the May Release

Thank you for stopping by today! Happy crafting!

Beachside Critters for the SweetMissDaisy Designs Release!

 Hello everyone! I have three fun cards to share featuring the June Release from SweetMissDaisy Designs! This release is packed with adorable critters enjoying all the best parts of summer, making it perfect for seasonal cards, challenges, and happy mail.

Soakin' Up Sunshine

My first card features the Cool Summer stamp set paired with papers from the Citrus Paper Pack. The bright colors made it a perfect fit for the wallpaper inspiration photo from this week's Splitcoaststampers Inspiration Challenge.

I started by creating a selfie-style frame and stamped the beach-going snowman inside it. The background is a soft yellow pattern from the Citrus Paper Pack, and since the inspiration photo included touches of yellow, green, orange, and red, I incorporated those colors throughout the scene. To finish the design, I popped up a sunshine die-cut from the Citrus Paper Pack and added the cheerful "Soakin' Up Sunshine" sentiment.

Just Chillin'

Next up are these adorable chickens enjoying an ice cream treat from the Just Sand stamp set. For this card, I added a 2½" x 5½" star-filled border along the right side and die-cut a navy scalloped circle to frame the image.

The papers come from the new Stars and Stripes Paper Pack, which adds a fun patriotic feel to the design. Even though the card doesn't specifically mention the Fourth of July, the red, white, and blue color palette makes it perfect for summer celebrations and holiday greetings. I finished the card with a sentiment from the Just Chillin' stamp set.

I'll be entering this card in the Splitcoaststampers Free 4 All Challenge, where the theme is "Chillin'."

Beachside Kitty

Lastly, let's take a look at the Beachside stamp set! I selected the sweet kitty drifting along the beach from the four adorable images included in the set.

This stamp set is wonderful for scene building. After stamping the main image, I added a bright sun and two fluffy clouds to create a cheerful beach day. The background paper is from the Citrus Paper Pack, layered with white cardstock and the image panel.

I colored the scene using deep blues, bright yellows, and a pop of red to capture the fun energy of summer. This card will be entered into the #SSSIGChallenge @SimonSaysChallenge, where the theme is "Make a Scene."

If you'd like to recreate any of these cards, you'll find all of the new stamps and papers used here in the SweetMissDaisy Designs Shop.

More critters enjoying summer:

• Roo & Sunflower

• Happy to Bee Among Flowers

Thanks so much for stopping by today! I hope these cards inspire you to create your own summertime scenes with the June SweetMissDaisy Designs Release.

Chillin' at the F4ALL Challenge

Hello friends!

We're "chillin'" at the Free For All Challenge on Splitcoaststampers this week, and I couldn't resist pulling out this adorable snowman and chicken image from SweetMissDaisy Designs! This whimsical winter scene was the perfect fit for the challenge and brought a bright burst of color to my crafting table.

To create the background, I layered patterned paper panels from the Lavender Field and Home Paper Packs by SweetMissDaisy Designs. The rich purples and warm golden tones in the papers inspired the color palette for the entire card.

Next, I stamped the snowman image from the Happy Cluckin' Winter stamp set onto a stitched panel and colored it with markers. I gave the snowman a brilliant purple hat and scarf to coordinate with the background papers and added a few stamped snowflakes in the sky for extra winter charm.

To enhance the playful chicken theme, I stamped the extra chicken included in the set, colored him to match the scene, and popped him up near the packages. I also die-cut a decorative fence and tucked it behind the image panel, adding both dimension and a fun farm-inspired touch.

The finishing touch was the "Happy Cluckin' Winter" sentiment, which perfectly captures the lighthearted feel of this card. The combination of bright colors, snowy details, and whimsical characters makes this a cheerful winter card that's sure to chase away the winter blues.

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 can easily be adapted using your favorite winter stamps, patterned papers, and coloring techniques. Handmade cards are such a wonderful way to share creativity while sending something meaningful to friends and family.

I hope this project inspires you to create your own chillin' winter cards!

If you enjoy making snowman cards, you may also like these projects from my blog:

• Happy Cluckin' Winter Card in Warm Tones

• Snowman and Cardinal with Purple Background

Thanks so much for stopping by today!

Snow Time in Blue and Pink

Hello! It's June 1st, and that means it's time for a brand-new Splitcoaststampers Fan Club Christmas Challenge! There is something so satisfying about adding a few holiday cards to the stash during the warmer months. Future me is always grateful when December arrives and I already have a collection of handmade cards ready to mail.

For today's card, I combined two adorable SweetMissDaisy Designs snowman stamp sets to create a soft pastel winter scene filled with snowy charm.

I began by selecting a piece of light blue cardstock and embossing it with a snowflake embossing folder. To highlight the texture, I rolled Moonlight White ink over the raised snowflakes using a brayer. The effect is subtle but beautiful, creating gentle variations in color that give the background extra dimension without overpowering the design.

Next, I stamped the Watering Can Snowman image onto a die-cut panel and colored his hat, scarf, gloves, and sweater in soft pink tones. I love how the pink accents create a whimsical winter feel that is a little different from traditional holiday colors.

To continue the snowy theme, I added three die-cut snowflakes and finished each one with a blue gem center for a bit of sparkle. The sentiment, "It's Snow Time," comes from the Snowman and Fence stamp set. I stamped it onto a die-cut tag and, instead of tying ribbon through the opening, added a coordinating blue gem for a clean and simple finishing touch.

The result is a soft pastel winter wonderland that feels cheerful, cozy, and perfect for a Christmas card.

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, embossing folders, 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 build your holiday stash before the winter rush!

You might also enjoy seeing my complete Snowman and Fence in Lavender card or Snowman with Wreath in Blue for even more snowman-inspired holiday ideas.

Thanks so much for stopping by today. Happy stamping!