I just love this time of year and am so looking forward to the first snowfall. I love after it snows how all is peaceful, calm and quiet.

Today’s card was born out of a challenge to myself. As much as I love the Snowflake Wishes Bundle, I have not used the larger die that cuts out a negative image, so this is the card that I created and if you have this set, I challenge you to create something using this die. If you don’t have the set, now is the time to add that to your Christmas craft collection.

I began with a Whisper White card base and added a 4 x 5 1/4″ layer of Basic Black on top. I cut the large die from the bundle using Whisper White cardstock and added that layer to the Basic Black. From Whisper White cardstock I cut the others snowflakes and added some Wink of Stella. It is hard to see in the picture, but trust me the snowflakes glisten in real life.

The peace is from the Joy Dies and I ran it through the Stampin’ Cut and Emboss machine using the Gold Foil Sheets on page 153 or the annual catalog. Wouldn’t the Stampin’ Cut and Emboss make a great Christmas gift?

The inside greeting is from the For Unto Us stamp set and I stamped that in Memento Black, added a snowflake on the inside, and of’ course I used some Wink of Stella on it as well.

I hope you have a beautiful day. Here in St. Louis the weather is cold, but no snow yet. Stop back tomorrow for some more crafting fun. Until then, be Blessed!

Stamping Hugs and Blessings,
Renae

Well after posting a Christmas card yesterday featuring a set from the annual catalog, I decided to do it again, only this time the stamp set is Snowman Season. I just love the happy little snowman throwing snow into the air. What an inspiration to be this full of joy and life. Of course snowmen only have to be happy a few months out of the year! HA! HA! HA!

This set is absolutely perfect and what could be more fun than building a snowman in your craft room. No cold wind or need for mittens, but hot chocolate is always welcome!

I decided to feature the joyful snowman on today’s card with a Night of Navy card base. To the bottom I added a 2 x 4″ piece of Snowflake Splendor Designer Series Paper from the Aug-Dec mini catalog.

I stamped the happy snowman in Memento Black on some Whisper White cardstock and the Merry Christmas in Misty Moonlight ink (3 1/2 x 4″). I added some Misty Moonlight ribbon and a sweet little bow under the Merry Christmas sentiment.

I added a splash of color on my snowman and the snow around him using the Seaside Spray light marker. The nose is colored with Pumpkin Pie. The inside sentiment is from the Snowman Season set and stamped in Misty Moonlight ink.

To create the lighter looking snowflakes I stamped off the Misty Moonlight before adding it to the Whisper White cardstock (4 x 5 1/4″).

I truly hope you make heartwarming memories this holiday season. Feel free to leave a comment and as always I would be thrilled to be your Stampin’ UP! demonstrator. Our host code is: 9EDAFR74

I hope you will stop back tomorrow for some more crafting fun! Until then, be Blessed!
Stamping Hugs and Blessings,
Renae

Today I thought I would reach into the annual catalog for one of my favorite winter sets. Sometimes I get so caught up in the Holiday mini that I neglect all the amazing sets in the annual catalog, but not so today. I started with a Crumb Cake card base and added a layer of Whisper White where I stamped the winter trees in Crumb Cake ink.

For the bottom of the card, I stamped the Buffalo Check background stamp in Crumb Cake ink on a 1 1/2 x5 1/4″ piece of Old Olive cardstock. Before attaching it to the card I wrapped some linen thread around the base of the trees to help cover the seam. The greeting is stamped in Real Red ink on some Whisper White cardstock and then cut out using the oval from the Stitched Shaped Die set.

I used the scalloped oval from the Layering Ovals to create a Real Red accent on the tag. I really love how the Buffalo Check creates an instant plaid pattern in any color. I hope you enjoyed today’s throw back to the annual catalog card. If you need any stamping supplies I would love to be your demonstrator and you are welcome to contact me at anytime.

For orders less that $150, I so appreciate you all using the Host Code: 9EDAFR74 As always, I hope you have a great day and until next time, be Blessed!
Stamping Hugs and Blessings,
Renae

So now that the weather is turning colder I have an excuse to create another snowman card, as if I needed one! LOL Today’s card is again featuring the Snow Wonder Bundle, and yes my favorite trees. I also added the Joy using the Joy Dies from the Peace and Joy Bundle.

I began with a Merry Merlot card base, though I was not sipping on Merlot at the time! Ha! I added a layer of Crumb Cake cut from the Stitched Rectangles. I do love the fun color names the creative team at Stampin’ UP! always comes up with and look forward to new colors every year!

What a great company, fun names and colors that coordinate with everything! What else could a crafter ask for? Right?

I stamped the trees in Shaded Spruce and the Snowman in Memento Black on some Crumb Cake cardstock. The trees and snowman are cut using the dies in the Snow Wonder Bundle. I colored my snowman with the watercolor pencils and added it to a Crumb Cake Stitched Oval and added that to a Merry Merlot scalloped oval from the Layering Oval dies.

I used some Stampin’ Dimensionals to pop up the trees and the Snowman oval. I again used the Stampin’ Cut and Emboss Machine to cut out the Joy in Merry Merlot. I love these colors together because I think it looks like an Old Fashion Christmas card!

For the inside, I added a 4 x 5 1/4″ piece of Very Vanilla cardstock and stamped the greeting from Peaceful Boughs in Merry Merlot. The snowflakes from the Snow Wonder Bundle are also stamped in Merry Merlot, but to get the lighter color, I stamped them off on a piece of scrap paper first.

I hope you are having a great holiday season so far and this card inspires you to create something beautiful! Until next time, be Blessed!
Stamping Hugs and Blessings,
Renae

I hope you all had a blessed Thanksgiving. Here is St. Louis we are getting a few snow flurries, so of’ course I could not resist featuring the Snow Wonder Bundle.

I started with a card base of Shaded Spruce and added a 4 x 5 1/4″ layer of Whisper White. The trees are stamped in Shaded Spruce. I love how the stamp creates a natural snowy effect. This may be my favorite tree stamp in the mini catalog!

To create the layered snow I tore 2 pieces of Whisper White cardstock slightly longer than 4 ” and glued it to the bottom of the card, cutting off the excess on both sides.

The snowman is stamped on Whisper White in Memento Black and cut out with the snowman die from the bundle. I used the Stampin’ Blends to add the Shaded Spruce to his scarf and leaves and Real Red for the holly berries. The Merry Christmas is from the Tag Buffet and is stamped in Shaded Spruce.

For the inside, I put a 4 x 5 14″ piece of Whisper White and stamped a set of the trees in Shaded Spruce. The getting is from the bundle and also stamped in Shaded Spruce. There is still time to add this glorious set to your Christmas collection, though it will be gone soon. Our host code, if your order is less that $150 is 9EDAFR74!

I hope this card brings a bit of Joy to your day. Thanks for stopping by. Until next time, be Blessed!

Stamping Hugs and Blessings,
Renae