A Cheerful Skating Snowman Christmas Card – Handmade Holiday Inspiration

Today I'm sharing a fun winter card featuring a darling skating snowman! This card was created to celebrate Carol, our Featured Stamper at Splitcoaststampers this week.

I started by cutting pieces of Winter Blues patterned paper from SweetMissDaisy Designs with the Stitched Triangles dies from Scrapbook.com to create the background. Next, I stamped the ice-skating snowman onto a large stitched circle. I colored his apparel in bold red and green, and he certainly makes quite the statement!

To add a little extra winter magic, I tucked die-cut snowflakes near the top and bottom corners of the circle. A sprinkling of sequins adds lots of sparkle, and I finished the card with the sentiment “Enjoy the Season” along the bottom.

To recreate this look, you can find stamps and papers in the SweetMissDaisy Designs Etsy shop

Card making is such a wonderful way to share creativity while sending something fun and handmade. Whether you're in a holiday mood or ready to add to your Christmas card stash, I hope today's card inspires you to spend some pleasant moments creating.

If you enjoyed this skating snowman, you might also enjoy these projects from my blog: Skating Snowman in Yellow (scroll to the bottom of the post) and Sledding into Christmas Cheer.

So glad you stopped by! Happy stamping!

Handmade Snowy Pine Village Card

 It's November 1st, and that means it's time for a new Fan Club Christmas Challenge! I selected about six stamp sets before finally deciding on the retired Snowy Pine Village set from Heartfelt Creations.

A sweet crafty friend gifted me a huge selection of crafting goodies when she moved, and this stamp set was among the treasures. It's brand new to me, and I couldn't wait to ink it up!

For today's card, I stamped the snowy village in the center of a stitched cardstock layer. I added a sentiment about peace to the lower section using the sweet Snowman and Fence stamp set by SweetMissDaisy Designs.

Next, I stamped and die-cut the pine branch and popped it up over the upper left corner of the stitched layer for a little added dimension. I colored the charming village in bright shades of blue, pink, and green, creating a cheerful and colorful Christmas scene.

I am also playing along with the #sssigchallenge Making Spirits Bright @simonsayschallenge

Cardmaking is such a wonderful way to share creativity while sending something fun and handmade. I hope today's project inspires you to spend a few pleasant moments creating!

If you would like to see more projects featuring the Snowman and Fence stamp set, you might also enjoy my cards Snowman in Lavender and Clean and Cozy Snowman.

Thanks so much for stopping by!

Handmade Mint-Green Cookie & Jar Card

There is something extra sweet about a handmade holiday card with a cookie theme! Today's card combines soft mint green, warm gingerbread brown, and a darling cookie jar image for a fun and festive Christmas design.

Today at Splitcoaststampers (SCS), Stacy has chosen a cozy fabric store as inspiration for our art projects. I found a minty green Christmas cookie fabric on the site for my sweet cookie-themed holiday card.

Here's how I created it:

First, I stamped the Cookies Background stamp. I colored the little trees in a soft mint green and the gingerbread cookies in a warm cookie brown.

Next, I cut the stamped panel into interesting, uneven angles using a long-retired Blueprints Die. I also die cut a thin banner using the dotted die included in the set.

For the focal image, I stamped the adorable cookie jar from the Baking Memories stamp set onto a stitched oval. I colored the jars in matching mint green to coordinate perfectly with the background.

To finish the design, I added the sweet "With Love" sentiment.

I love how background stamps make it easy to coordinate colors between patterned backgrounds and focal images. The matching mint green details bring everything together beautifully!

Such a fun and sweet design for the holiday season.

All featured products, plus much more, are available now in the SweetMissDaisy Designs Etsy Shop!

Cardmaking is such a wonderful way to share creativity while sending something fun and handmade. I hope today's project inspires you to spend a few pleasant moments creating.

If you enjoyed seeing how a background stamp can be used, you might also enjoy these other blog projects:

• Cookies Background Card from the Handmade Holiday Collection

• Sunflowers

• Scent with Love

Happy crafting, and thanks so much for stopping by!

Handmade Halloween Cards: Pumpkin Card and Pocket Card Ideas

 Hello, crafty friends!

It’s spooky season, and I’m excited to share a couple of handmade Halloween cards with you before Halloween arrives! Today’s projects feature fun Halloween patterned paper, adorable pumpkins, a spooky haunted house, and a creative pocket-card design. Whether you love clean and simple cards or enjoy trying a fun fold, these Halloween card ideas are sure to inspire your next crafting session.

Clean and Simple Pumpkin Halloween Card

First up, I’m playing along with this week’s Clean and Simple  Challenge at Splitcoaststampers, featuring pumpkins!

For this card, I used papers from the Monster Prints and Monster Brights paper packs by SweetMissDaisy Designs. I cut a 5 1/2-inch by 1 5/8-inch strip from the Monster Prints paper pack and a 5 1/2-inch by 1 1/4-inch strip from the Monster Brights paper pack. I adhered both patterned paper strips to the left side of my card base, creating a fun mix of Halloween colors and patterns.

Next, I stamped the adorable stacked pumpkin image from the Hey Pumpkin stamp set on the right side of the card and added the “Hey Pumpkin” sentiment near the top. I popped up the sentiment for a little extra dimension and finished the design with a gold ribbon that complements the bright patterned paper.

I love how this clean and simple Halloween card combines playful pumpkins, colorful paper, and a touch of gold. It’s a fun way to create a festive card without making the design too complicated!

Fun Halloween Pocket Card with a Haunted House

My second project is a super-fun Halloween pocket card! Sometimes it’s nice to change things up with an interactive design, and a pocket card is a great way to add a little surprise.

I started with sturdy cardstock cut to 4 1/4 by 5 1/2 inches for the card base. I covered the base with the googly-eye paper from the Monster Prints paper pack.

To create the pocket, I cut a 3 1/2-inch square in half diagonally to make a triangle. I covered the triangular piece with Monster Brights patterned paper and adhered it to the card base to form the pocket.

For the little card tucked inside, I cut a piece of cardstock measuring 7 1/2 by 4 1/2 inches and folded it in half, creating a 3 3/4-inch-wide card. I added a layer of bright green Monster Brights paper, then stamped the haunted house image from the Haunted stamp set onto cardstock and layered it over the green paper.

I kept the coloring simple, using shades of purple and green to coordinate with the patterned papers and tie the whole design together.

The finished card is playful, colorful, and just a little spooky! The pocket adds an unexpected element and makes this Halloween card extra fun to create and share.

Get Creative with Halloween Paper Crafting

Both of these handmade Halloween cards show how patterned paper, simple stamped images, and a few thoughtful details can create festive designs. Whether you prefer a clean and simple pumpkin card or want to experiment with a pocket-card technique, there are so many ways to make Halloween cards your own.

All the featured products, along with more fun additions from the October release, are available now in the SweetMissDaisy Designs Etsy shop!

Cardmaking is such a wonderful way to share creativity while sending something fun and handmade. Whether you’re still in a spooky mood or already thinking about Thanksgiving cards, I hope today’s projects inspire you to spend a few pleasant moments creating.

If you enjoyed the haunted house design and want more Halloween inspiration, you might also enjoy my other blog posts, Halloween Fun and Fun Patterned Paper Hack.

Happy crafting, and thanks so much for stopping by!

Handmade Holiday Collection - SMD October Release

 Hello, crafty friends! It's release day at SweetMissDaisy Designs, and this October collection is filled with holiday magic! From charming Santas and adorable snowmen to sweet gingerbread-inspired papers and a fantastic background stamp, this release has everything you need to create festive handmade Christmas cards.

 Let's take a closer look at four fun holiday cards featuring these new goodies!

Mrs. Santa Baking Memories Christmas Card

First up is the adorable Mrs. Santa from the new Baking Memories stamp set. She takes center stage on a stitched layer, and I added the pretty Merry Christmas banner from the set above her head. The sweet patterned paper from the Rustic Gingerbread paper pack makes the perfect festive background.

Mrs. Santa is such a charming focal point, and the coordinating banner and patterned paper bring everything together for a delightful holiday design. This card is full of Christmas sweetness!

Elegant Santa Milk and Cookies Christmas Card

Next, it's the jolly old fellow himself! Santa from the Milk and Cookies stamp set looks wonderfully elegant on this Christmas card.

I colored his suit in a rich, traditional red and added royal blue to his present bag and stocking for a little extra color. The background features another pretty pattern from the Rustic Gingerbread paper pack, adding just the right amount of holiday charm without taking the spotlight away from Santa.

I love how the rich red and royal blue work together to create a classic Christmas color combination.

Colorful Cookies Background Handmade Christmas Card

The third card showcases the fantastic new Cookies Background stamp. Background stamps are so versatile, and this one is especially fun because it gives you so many little images to color!

I stamped the design onto white cardstock and trimmed the panel to 2 3/4 x 5 1/2 inches. Then I colored the cookies and other images with markers and layered the panel onto a white card base with a narrow red border.

The sentiment is from the Baking Memories stamp set. For a playful finishing touch, I added a little tree charm tied with gingham ribbon.

I love having a background stamp that can be used in so many ways. You can stamp and color the entire design, trim it into smaller panels, or use just a portion of the image to suit your card layout. It's a wonderful way to stretch your supplies and create something uniquely yours!  This will be added to the SCS Christmas Card Challenge: Embellish

Frosty Friends Snowman Trio Christmas Card

Last, but certainly not least, is a super cute snowman trio from the new Frosty Friends stamp set.

I paired these cheerful snowmen with a piece of peppermint candy patterned paper from the Rustic Gingerbread paper pack. I stamped the snowmen on a large scalloped circle, which creates a pretty frame for the focal image and adds a little extra dimension to the design.

For the sentiment, I used my MISTI to curve the words so they would fit perfectly on a curved banner. It's a fun way to customize a sentiment and make it work with the shape of your design.

This card is also my entry for this week's Splitcoaststampers Inspiration Challenge. The cheerful snowmen and peppermint-inspired background make this a playful addition to my holiday card stash!

Shop the SweetMissDaisy Designs October Release

All the featured products, along with more fun additions from the October release, are available now in the SweetMissDaisy Designs Etsy shop!

Card making is such a wonderful way to share creativity while sending something fun and handmade. Whether you're in a holiday mood or ready to add to your Christmas card stash, I hope today's cards inspire you to spend some pleasant moments creating.

If you enjoy background stamps and holiday collections, you might also enjoy these projects from my blog:

• Handmade Holiday Magic
• Angels, Santa and Gingerbread
• Snowflakes and Farmhouse Giggles

Thanks so much for stopping by. Happy crafting!

Find Comfort

 The Barns stamp set by SweetMissDaisy Designs is beautiful and versatile.  A celebration of seasons to the expression of comfort.  

For the card design, I started with a Stitched Diagonal Block Die and a piece of dark green patterned paper from the SweetMissDaisy Designs Sunflower Field paper pack. I cut the patterned paper into a 3 1/4-inch square and used it as the background for my focal image.

I stamped one of the barn images from the SweetMissDaisy Designs Barns stamp set and colored it in warm fall colors, including a worn red barn. There is something about a familiar barn and a quiet landscape that feels especially appropriate for a sympathy card. It has a country charm, while also suggesting home, memories, and places that hold meaning.

The sentiment says “Find comfort in familiar places,” and those words feel especially meaningful right now.

In the days ahead, I hope the recipients find comfort in familiar places, warmth in gentle memories, and strength in the love surrounding them.

If you'd like to recreate this charming scene, the Barns stamp set from SweetMissDaisy Designs is a wonderful choice for creating a peaceful scenic card. You can easily adapt the colors, or even turn the square into a completely different seasonal scene.

I hope you will stop by tomorrow for the October SweetMissDaisy Designs Release!  There is so much to love!  

Keep it Cozy - Cute Christmas Cat Card

 Hello, friends! I have a fun and cozy handmade Christmas card to share today. Since it’s the first day of the month, that means it’s time for a new Fan Club Christmas Challenge at Splitcoaststampers!

Cozy Christmas Kitty Card

I started with patterned paper from the retired Brutus Monroe Kitten Christmas paper pack. I used the adorable black-and-white kitty pattern for the card base. For my focal point, I chose the coral-colored bow pattern from the same paper pack and die cut a large ticket.

The ticket shape features a fun stitched border created with Scrapbook.com’s Nested Stitched Ticket dies This set includes four stitched ticket dies in various sizes. I used the second-smallest ticket for my stamped image, which gave me just the right amount of room for this sweet kitty.

I stamped Lawn Fawn’s Cozy Cat with a mug onto the ticket and colored the cup to coordinate with the coral patterned paper. I love to color images in similar colors to the patterned paper's color —it helps everything feel connected without adding a lot of extra embellishment.

Then I stamped and die cut the little steam heart to place above the mug. Such a tiny detail, but it makes this already adorable kitty even cuter!

To finish the card, I added three snowflakes around the kitty ticket and tucked in a speech bubble with the sentiment “Keep It Cozy.” The combination of the little kitty, steaming mug, snowflakes, and Christmas papers makes this such a fun winter scene.

More Kitty Card Inspiration

If you enjoy making cute kitty cards, you might also enjoy these projects:

• Purr-fectly Sweet
• Double the Fun
• Let’s Celebrate

Card making is such a wonderful way to share creativity while sending something fun and handmade. You can easily adapt this handmade card design using your favorite stamps, patterned papers, and coloring techniques.

Thanks so much for stopping by, and I hope you’ll join us for this month’s Fan Club Christmas Challenge!

See you in the gallery!

It’s Hip to Be Square! | Tree Farm Handmade Card

 It’s hip to be square! This week’s Splitcoaststampers Free 4 All Challenge (F4All) is all about squares. We can make a completely square handmade card or simply add one or more squares to our card design. I chose the second option for my card, using a large stitched square as the perfect setting for a sweet winter scene.

For my card, I started with a standard A2 card base and stamped the Tree Farm image from SweetMissDaisy Designs onto a large stitched square. This is such a pretty little farm, and I love how the image can be kept simple while still creating a beautiful focal point.

I colored the farm using blue, brown, and green, leaving plenty of white space around the image. I really wanted a clean, crisp winter look, and keeping the coloring light lets the white cardstock become part of the design.

To create a snowy sky, I used the snowflake stamp from the Tree Farm set and stamped snowflakes throughout the background. I love when a stamp set includes little images that can be used to add extra details to a scene!

At the top of the stitched square, I added a banner stamped with the postmark image from the set. The banner gives the square a little extra interest and helps draw the eye toward the winter scene.

Underneath the stitched square, I added the sentiment, keeping everything neatly layered and letting the square remain the main focal point. Finally, four enamel dots add just a touch of embellishment and finish the card.

I love how this card shows that you don't have to make an entire square card to join a square-themed challenge. Sometimes adding one simple square element is all it takes to change the look of a card!

If you'd like to recreate this winter scene, the Tree Farm stamp set from SweetMissDaisy Designs is a wonderful choice for creating a clean and peaceful Christmas or winter card. You can easily adapt the colors, add more snowflakes, or even turn the square into a completely different seasonal scene.

If you like farms you might enjoy two Country Charm cards. 

Thanks so much for stopping by, and I hope you'll join us for this week's F4All Square Challenge at Splitcoaststampers. I can't wait to see what everyone creates!

A Sunflower Tribute for Jeanne

 

Hello friends,

This week at Splitcoaststampers, our Free 4 All Challenge theme is Flowers for Jeanne, a tribute to a talented creative rock star we lost this week, Jeanne S.

Jeanne was one of those people who made the creative community brighter simply by being part of it. She had a wonderful sense of humor and loved to see the funny side of things. Even when life threw several losses her way in a short amount of time, she remained upbeat and continued to bring her unique personality and creativity to everything she did.

Jeanne and I messaged back and forth a great deal as we worked on many deadlines together. We shared so many conversations along the way that I caught myself tonight, as I finished photographing my card, thinking, “Oh, I need to show Jeanne this.”

And then came the lump in my throat.

It is still hard to believe she won't be there to share the next card, the next deadline, or the next little bit of creative chatter.

A CAS Sunflower Card for Jeanne

Since it hasn't been easy to focus today, I decided to go with a lovely, clean and simple card design. Sometimes a simple card is just what is needed, allowing the flowers and the sentiment to do the talking.

I chose a beautiful piece of sunflower patterned paper from Brutus Monroe. This paper is now retired, but it was perfect for today's tribute. Sunflowers have such a cheerful, sunny personality, and they seemed like a wonderful way to celebrate Jeanne.

I cut the sunflower paper on a diagonal and added a black border to create a crisp, graphic look. The patterned paper does all the heavy lifting on this card, so I kept the rest of the design wonderfully simple.

For the sentiment, I stamped “always bring your own sunshine” directly onto the card base in the lower corner.

The sentiment is from one of Jeanne's very own stamp sets that she created for Impression Obsession.

I couldn't have chosen a more perfect sentiment.

Jeanne brought sunshine. She had a way of making people smile, and she wouldn't let anyone sit under a dark cloud for long. Even when things were difficult, she found a way to bring humor, encouragement, and a little light to the conversation.

That is something I will always remember about her.

I will be posting this card to the new tribute thread at Splitcoaststampers titled Those We Have Lost. It is a place to remember and celebrate the creative friends who have touched our lives.

I hope you will join us in this week's Flowers for Jeanne challenge. You can make a card with flowers, share a favorite memory, or simply take a moment to celebrate a talented friend who brought so much to our community.

Jeanne, I wish I could show you this card tonight.

I hope you know how much sunshine you brought into the lives of your creative friends. Your humor, your talent, and your friendship will be missed more than words can say.

If you enjoy making cards with a touch of humor, you can find more handmade card inspiration like this Little Stinker here on my blog. This card matches Jeanne's sense of humor, although it's a SweetMissDaisy Designs.  :)

Thank you so much for looking, and thank you for helping us celebrate Jeanne.

With love,

Angie

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Supplies

• Sunflower patterned paper — Brutus Monroe (retired)
• Black cardstock
• Card base
• Sentiment: “always bring your own sunshine” from Sunflower Season an Impression Obsession stamp set created by Jeanne S.

Snowman in Pink - Handmade Christmas

 Hello friends! Today I’m sharing a sweet pink Christmas snowman card featuring the adorable Love Grows stamp set from the new SweetMissDaisy Designs release. I’m also celebrating this week’s Featured Stamper at Splitcoaststampers!

For my Featured Stamper inspiration, I selected Cathy’s darling snowman card. I kept the same basic theme and even colored our snowmen’s scarves in the same color. From there, I made a few changes of my own. Cathy used three die-cut snowflakes, while I used one large snowflake. I also added a banner, but placed mine lower on the card and turned it in the opposite direction.

Cathy, congratulations on being our Featured Stamper this week! Your gallery is wonderful, and I had so much fun choosing your card for my inspiration!

Pretty in Pink

I decided to give my snowman card a cheerful twist with lots of pretty pink. The pink appears in the snowman’s hat, scarf and gloves, as well as in the patterned paper background.

For the background, I used a fun diagonal block die with paper from the Quilted Grunge Brights paper pack by SweetMissDaisy Designs. I love how the diagonal design adds movement while the bright pink tones give the card a playful Christmas feel.

I stamped the snowman holding his Christmas tree and placed him on a postage stamp die-cut panel. A large die-cut snowflake is tucked behind the sentiment banner in the lower portion of the card. The combination of the snowflake, banner and postage stamp panel gives the design several fun layers without making it feel too busy.

The Love Grows stamp set is part of the new September release from SweetMissDaisy Designs, and it's available now in the SweetMissDaisy Designs Etsy shop.

Card making is such a wonderful way to share creativity while sending something meaningful and handmade. It’s also great fun to build the Christmas card stash! I hope today’s card inspires you to spend some pleasant moments creating.

If you missed my September Release post, you can find it HERE.

If you’re looking for more snowman inspiration, you might also enjoy:

• Snowman in Lavender
• Sparkle and Dazzle Snowman
• Back to Basics Snow Couple

Country Charm & Christmas Cheer - SMD Sept. Release

  Hello friends! Today is SweetMissDaisy Designs September Release Day, and this month's release has a wonderful mix of fall and winter designs. The release features the Barns stamp set with two different barn images, Tree Farm, with a pretty winter tree farm scene, and the darling Love Grows snowman stamp set. It's a perfect collection for creating both cozy country cards and adding to your Christmas card stash!

Today I'm sharing three handmade cards featuring these new designs.

A Quiet Place to Breathe

First up is one of the beautiful barn images from the Barns stamp set. I wanted to give this card a soft, peaceful country feel, so I selected papers from the Boho Gardens paper pack. The colors worked beautifully with many of the colors in the Art Nudge #826D prompt.

I colored the barn scene in soft greens, pinkish brown, and yellow to keep everything gentle and warm. I finished the card with the sentiment "a quiet place to breathe" and added a few gems for a little sparkle.

I love how this card feels like a peaceful little escape to the country!

Fresh-Cut Christmas Wishes

For my next card, I'm featuring the beautiful winter scene from the Tree Farm stamp set.

I started with a gray card base and created a simple red "ribbon" by cutting a strip of red cardstock and adding a die-cut bow. I placed the ribbon vertically across a piece of white cardstock for a classic Christmas package-inspired design.

For the focal point, I die-cut ovals from gray, red, and white cardstock and layered them together to frame the tree farm scene. I colored the barn and the sign in deep red, giving them an eye-catching pop of color against the winter landscape.

Below the scene, I stamped the sentiment "fresh-cut Christmas wishes."

This design has such a traditional Christmas feel, and I think it would be especially fun for anyone who loves a fresh-cut Christmas tree!

Trimmed with Love

My last card features the darling Love Grows snowman stamp set.

For this one, I selected deep blue-green papers from the Lavender Field paper pack. I love using patterned papers that aren't necessarily intended for Christmas cards and discovering how beautifully they can work with a winter design. The deep colors give this card a cozy, slightly unexpected Christmas look.

I stamped the adorable snowman onto a tag and colored his scarf, hat, and gloves in shades of pinkish maroon. The set also includes a heart, so I stamped three little hearts and sprinkled them around the sentiment "trimmed with love" and toward the upper right side of the tag.

I'll be adding this card to the Splitcoaststampers Fan Club Christmas Challenge.

All three of 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 in a pastoral mood, looking for peaceful country inspiration, or ready to add to your Christmas card stash, I hope today's cards inspire you to spend some pleasant moments creating.

For more country-style card inspiration, you might also enjoy 

Garden Girl

 Golden Wreath

 Rooster with Sunflowers.

Happy creating!

Angie

All is Bright Cardinal Christmas Card

 Hello friends! Today I’m sharing a pretty cardinal nestled among holly leaves card made for this month’s Splitcoaststampers Fan Club Christmas Challenge and this week’s Sketch Challenge. I love when one card can work for two challenges, and this sketch gave me a fun opportunity to change up how I used my stamps!

For the sketch, I chose a beautiful stamp featuring leafy branches. Instead of stamping the leaves directly onto the cardstock, I stamped the image onto a tag and then angled the tag to follow the design of the sketch. I love how simply changing the shape and placement of the stamped image gives the card a completely distinct look.

Rather than creating the leafy border shown in the sketch, I used pretty patterned paper for that element. I added the sentiment in the same general position as the sketch, keeping the layout recognizable while putting my spin on the design.

The stamp set I used is an older Heartfelt Creations set a dear friend gave me when she was moving out of me. She gifted me papers along with so many wonderful stamps and dies from Heartfelt Creations. It was such a treat to finally put one of those treasures to work!

I especially love using something that is new to me, even when the supplies themselves are older. There are so many wonderful treasures hiding in our craft rooms, and sometimes all it takes is a challenge or sketch to give us the perfect reason to pull them out and create something new.

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

If you’re looking for more winter designs featuring cardinals, you might also enjoy 

A Touch of Music

 Cardinals by the Window

 Birds and Birdhouses

Happy Stamping!

Angie

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!