Friday, October 30, 2026

Warm Winter Dreams

The Winter Dreams DSP is just stunning! The white print is actually raised, kind of like white embossing powder gets once heated. The texture just makes it extra. And I love a little extra!





Supplies

Cardstock:
Secret Sea: 8-1/2" X 5-1/2"--scored at 2-1/8" and 4-1/4" on the long side, then fold the 2-1/8" score mark back onto the front panel forming a Z shape as shown above + 1 pc 3-1/2" X 6-1/2", scored at 3-1/2" & 5", 1 pc 3/4" X 2-5/8" to die cut tree
Basic White: 1 pc 1-7/8" X 5", embossed, 1 pc 3" X 3" embossed, 1 pc 1-3/8" X 3-1/8", embossed, 1 pc 4" X 5-1/4", sentiment strip is 2-1/2" X 3/8" and angle cut on the ends
Misty Moonlight: 3-12" X 3-3/4" to die cut the frame with
Stamp Set & Dies:
October 2026 Noel Greetings Paper Pumpkin Kit (retired)
Embossing Folders: 
Snowflake Sky 3D (retired)
Winter Snow (retired)
DSP:
Alpine Winter: 2-3/4" X 2-3/4" scenery pattern
Winter Dreams: 1 pcs 1-7/8" X 5-1/4", 1 pc 1-3/8" X 3-1/8", 1 pc 4" X 5-1/4"
Ink/Stamping:
Misty Moonlight: stamp the sentiment and sponge across frame die cut to create dimension
Embellishments:
Misty Moonlight w/White and Silver Trim (This is retired and I couldn't find the actual name of it.)
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Thursday, October 29, 2026

Warm Alpine Cabin

Doesn't red plaid just scream cabin in the woods to you? It does to me and that's why I paired it with the pretty but subtle sketched cabin paper in Crumb Cake. I just love all of the patterns in the Alpine Winter DSP. So rustic chic!




Supplies

Cardstock:
Cherry Cobbler: 8-1/2" X 5-1/2", scored at 4-1/4" on the long side 
Basic Black: 2 pcs 4" X 5-1/4", 1 pc 2-7/8" X 4-3/8", sentiment strip is 2-5/16" X 7/16" and angle cut on the end, 1 pc about 1" X 3-1/2" to die cut the tree for inside the card
Basic White: 3-3/4" X 5" for inside
Stamp Set & Dies:
October 2026 Noel Greetings Paper Pumpkin Kit (retired)
Textured Notes Dies (retired)
DSP:
Alpine Winter: 5" X 3-3/4" red check, 1" X 5" red check for inside, cabin pattern focal point is 2-3/4" X 4-1/4" (die cut with Textured Notes Dies), 3/4" X 4-5/8" cabin pattern banner cut for inside
Ink/Stamping:
Embellishments:
Adhesive-Backed Snowflakes
Black 3/8" Organza Ribbon from Hobby Lobby
Other: 

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Wednesday, October 28, 2026

Have the Best Winter Day

I love the fun pine tree frame die in the Winter Adventures Bundle. When you use the impressions plate with it, it's magic. I love the pretty dimension. I don't know if you can really tell that well in the photos, but I used white craft ink to make the trees look snowy and add dimension to the ground for a snow drift effect. It's prettier in person.




Supplies

Cardstock:
Misty Moonlight: 8-1/2" X 5-1/2", scored at 4-1/4" on the long side +1 pc 3-1/2" X 4" to cut the winter scene frame with
Peaceful Pine Two-Tone (You can also use regular cardstock. I just had two-tone on my table): 2 pcs 5-1/4" X 4"
Basic White: 5" X 3-3/4" for inside + my sentiment is 2-1/2" X 7/16"  
Night of Navy: 1" X 4-1/2" for die cutting trees + sentiment trim panel is 2-3/4" X 7/16"
Silver Glimmer (retired): Scraps to die cut snowflakes
Stamp Set & Dies:
Cutest Crew (sentiment)
Scenic Adventure (retired, trees inside)
DSP:
Alpine Winter: 5" X 3-3/4" woodgrain pattern, 2-1/2" X 2-1/2" tree scene pattern for behind the frame die, 4-3/4" X 3/4" plaid pattern
Ink/Stamping:
Night of Navy (sentiment, edges of the plaid pattern)
Misty Moonlight (smudged around edges of card base and some around woodgrain pattern)
Pecan Pie (smudged around edges of woodgrain pattern, stamped trees from Scenic Adventure inside)
Peaceful Pine (smudged around Peaceful Pine layer on front)
White Craft (smudged across trees in the frame die to bring out the dimension)
Embellishments:
Misty Moonlight w/White and Silver Trim (This is retired and I couldn't find the actual name of it.)
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Tuesday, October 27, 2026

Winter Birthday

When I first saw this DSP, it immediately screamed masculine cards to me. It is sometimes so hard for card makers to get ideas for men or boys, and nature is usually a pretty safe bet. Add to that, the snowshoes are great for a sort of winter sports theme. That's not to say this couldn't be for a woman, obviously. But, it's another great one for men/boys if you're needing ideas and you know some that are into winter sports and/or nature in general.




Supplies

Cardstock:
Secret Sea: 8-1/2" X 5-1/2"--scored at 2-1/8" and 4-1/4" on the long side, then folded into a Z as shown above + 1 pc 3" X 4" for focal point 
Basic White: 1-7/8" X 5", embossed _+ 2" X 5" for writing on inside
Pecan Pie: 3-1/2" X 3-1/2" to cut snowshoes from
Stamp Set & Dies:
Embossing Folder: 
Snowflake Sky 3D (retired)
DSP:
Alpine Winter: 2-3/4" X 3-3/4"
Winter Dreams: 2 pcs 1-7/8" X 5"
Ink/Stamping:
Embellishments:
Misty Moonlight w/White and Silver Trim (This is retired and I couldn't find the actual name of it.)
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Monday, October 26, 2026

Thinking of Winter

I knew immediately upon seeing the Alpine Winter DSP that I would need it, but the dies really called my name. As an avid card maker, I love dies. But, I have a particular affinity for anything to do with mountains and trees. So I was so excited to see this suite. I did not get the stamps because they just didn't call my name. But, there is still time. 😆

You can visit today's blog post to see more information about this card like product and measurements.




Supplies

Cardstock:
Peaceful Pine: 8-1/2" X 5-1/2", scored at 4-1/4" on the long side, 1" X 6.5" strip for die cutting trees
Basic Black: 2 pcs 4" X 5-1/4", 1" X 6.5" strip for die cutting trees, 2 pcs 4" X 1/2" for trimming the corner DSP pieces
Basic White: 3-3/4" X 5" for inside
Vellum: 3-1/2" X 1-1/2" torn on top long edge
Stamp Set & Dies:
Sunshine & Tulips (retired) for greeting
DSP:
Alpine Winter: 4" X 5-1/4", 2-1/2" X 2-1/2" Square cut in half diagonally, and 1" X 5" pc torn down the left side for inside trim
Ink/Stamping:
Embellishments:
Wonderful Stars Puffy Stickers (retired)
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Friday, October 23, 2026

Sending Caring Thoughts

This is definitely my favorite card this week and I can't even take credit for it. I CASEd the design from another creator but I don't know who it was. I took a screenshot of a video thinking I'd remember. I've searched my viewing history and can't figure it out. So, if this is your design, or if you know who's it is, let me know! I did change the colors, images and pattern. But I did use the same bundle, DSP pack and embossing folder.




Supplies

Cardstock:
Pecan Pie: 8-1/2" X 5-1/2", scored at 4-1/4" on the long side 
Blackberry Bliss: 2 pcs 5-1/8" X 3-7/8" + 1 pc 5-1/8" X 1/8" for inside
Blackberry Two-Tone: 3-1/2" X 1/2" torn along the bottom edge then angle cut on ends
Basic Beige: 2 pcs 4-7/8" X 3-5/8" embossed 
Basic White: scrap pieces for stamping leaves
for detailed leaf die cut
Early Espresso: for small detailed leaf die cut
Stamp Set & Dies:
DSP:
Autumn Opulence: 2 pc 1 X 1-1/2" (lined up on either edge behind the larger focal point layer), 4-7/8" X 2" ripped diagonally
Embossing Folder:
Rustic Check 3D
Ink:
Embellishments:
Regal Foiled Adhesive-Backed Dots (retired)
Other: 

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Thursday, October 22, 2026

Something to be Thankful For

A nice, simple card design is a great way to show off your stamped or die cut images and adding some embossing keeps it from feeling to plain if you're a bougie card maker like me. 🤣

If you like a simpler card, you can scale it down by leaving off the embossing layer and the die cut over the large leaf. Both are equally beautiful options. I should have done both so I could add a comparison photo. 🤔




Supplies

Cardstock:
Pecan Pie: 8-1/2" X 5-1/2", scored at 4-1/4" on the long side + 4" X 5-1/4" embossed 
Basic White: 4" X 5-1/4" for inside plus scrap pieces for stamping leaves, 3-3/4" X 2-1/4" die cut
Golden Glow: for detailed leaf die cut
Early Espresso: for small detailed leaf die cut
Stamp Set & Dies:
Textured Notes Dies (retired)
DSP:
Autumn Opulence: 4" X 2-1/2", lightly distressed
Embossing Folder:
Ink:
Early Espresso: Sentiment
Golden Glow: large leaf
Lost Lagoon: medium leaf on front, large leaf inside
Petal Pink: small leaf
Cajun Craze: small leaf detail
Embellishments:
Cajun Craze & Gold Dots (retired)
Black & White 1/4" Gingham Ribbon (retired)
Other: 

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