Turning a Favorite Stamp Festive

 There’s something especially cozy about reflecting on favorite projects at the end of the year, and today’s card does just that. I’m celebrating the Pajama Crafter Stamps December Instagram Hop, where the team is sharing a brand-new project featuring stamps and dies from the past year. It’s been such a joyful, creative journey!

 I chose one of my favorite stamp sets of the year, Birds of a Feather. While it isn’t a Christmas set, I love stretching supplies—and with the right papers and sentiment, it transforms beautifully into a holiday card.

I paired the sweet bird with gorgeous patterned paper from the Winter Parade Paper Pack and added the Happy Christmas sentiment from the Woodland Christmas Eve stamp set. The bird is truly sweet as can be, and I colored him in soft blues to complement the rich brick red tones in the background paper.

To finish off the card, I added a few delicate die-cut snowflakes and a sprinkling of sequins for just the right touch of winter sparkle. It’s a gentle, cozy Christmas card that proves favorite stamp sets can shine year-round.

Be sure to head over to the Instagram Hop to see all the team’s favorite projects—and don’t forget, there’s a chance to win a $25 Pajama Crafter Stamps store voucher! All of the stamps used today can be found at the Pajama Crafter Stamps store.

Snowman Season in Pink

 If you follow me, you won’t be surprised to see a generous dose of pink on today’s card—it’s definitely my happy color! This week I’m playing along with the Splitcoaststampers Free 4 All Challenge, where the theme is Favorite Color, and this pink winter wonderland felt just right.

I began by inking the Spiral Snowfall background stamp in pink, then cut it down using a large postage stamp die. I love how the soft snowfall paired with the postage edges creates instant texture and interest.

The star of the card is the darling Snowman with Wreath from SweetMissDaisy Designs. I’ve had so much fun coloring this image throughout the month, and this version features a cozy mix of pinks and cranberry tones for a festive yet playful feel.

Ever since we created collage-style cards for a previous Free 4 All Challenge, I’ve been completely enamored with postage collage designs. For this card, I layered in stamps from Correspondence Bits, Winter Scene, and Holly Branch, all from SweetMissDaisy Designs, to build a whimsical, collected look.

To finish things off, I added die-cut snowflakes and a scattering of sequins for just the right amount of sparkle. This cheerful pink palette makes winter feel extra warm and joyful!

Stop by the SweetMissDaisy Designs Etsy store for this darling snowman and so much more!  Also, if you enjoy challenges stop by the Splitcoaststampers F4ALL Challenge or the ArtNudge Blog!  

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.