Hi friends, it’s Carly! I’m excited to share a project using the brand new holiday release.
This project is part of our September Video Hop! Check the description in the video for links to the next stop so you can keep hopping along for tons of holiday inspiration.
Do you have a favorite stamping technique? Simple masking is one of my favorites and it is so easy! It’s one of the first stamping techniques I learned and I still love it for creating clean & simple one layer cards!
If you haven’t tried masking yet, basically it is a technique that allows you to layer images by stamping one and then covering it with a temporary mask before you stamp the next image.
For this sweet Gingerbread Friendscard I did a little simple masking so that the gingeys could be standing together.
Here are my top masking tips…
make a plan before stamping…which images should look like they are “in front” because they will need to be stamped first. A sketch can help in the planning or even stamping it all first without masking.
start with post-its…there are lots of options for low-tack, stamp-able masking paper but try it with a Post-It first. Then if you love the technique of masking you can invest in more supplies.
stamp masks in permanent ink…using a waterproof/permanent ink for stamping the masks will keep ink from transferring from the masks to your project while you are using them.
to make the mask…just stamp on the Post-It, fussy cut the image out aiming for the middle of the stamped line and then it’s a little temporary masking sticker! And make masks last longer by putting a piece of clear packing tape on top before cutting out.
have a black pen handy…a black pen can help “fix” any of the stamped lines that might have been missed because of a mask. I’m not great with fussy cutting so often my masks aren’t perfect but I can fix it with a pen. I like to use Copic Multiliners when I know I’m going to color with alcohol markers
have a white gel pen handy…it makes a great “eraser” for any little bits you didn’t mean to stamp or any coloring that went outside of the lines.
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I hope that you all love this stamp set and are inspired by the samples the design team created. A giant thank you to Simon Says Stamp for letting us be part of STAMPtember®.
Hello friends! It’s time to reveal all of the products that are part of the September 18th release. This collection is filled with shakers, gingerbread, bells and more.
We have a limited amount of bundles available where you can buy this release in one easy click. Plus, you’ll save 15% off when you buy it all together.
We will see you tomorrow as we show you the new products in a video, the products go live individually, and we’ll also have a video hop!
Welcome to the last day of sneak peeks of our September 18th release. Today we’ll be taking a look at the new stamps sets, along with the Gingerbread Mugs die set.
Hello crafty friends! Arsenia here with Day 4 of our September Holiday Sneak Peeks!
Today is extra sweet because we’re diving into the most adorable stamp sets (with coordinating dies, of course!) and the must-have Gingerbread Mugs Die Set! Trust me, these goodies are packed with festive charm and whimsy—perfect for holiday crafting magic.
For my card today, I reached for the brand-new Gingerbread Friends stamp set and oh my gumdrops—they are the cutest little cookie crew you’ve ever seen! I’m saving the Gingerbread Mugs Die Set sneak peek for my fellow design team elves, so make sure to keep scrolling and see all the amazing creations from the team!
I kept the background clean and cheerful by stenciling the new Candy Cane Stripes stencil in a vibrant cherry red—classic holiday vibes, right? Then came the stars of the show: the adorable gingerbread peeps!
To get that classic white icing detail, I heat-embossed white powder onto some patterned paper from my stash—voilà, instant sweetness. After die-cutting my gingerbread cuties, I brought them to life with a bit of coloring magic using Castle Art colored pencils (Cinnamon, Rose Pink, Scarlet Red, Davy’s Grey, and Titanium White).
And because no gingerbread is complete without a little flair, I added:
A white pompom to the gingerbread friend wearing a Santa hat
A cozy neutral base using the Eyelet Rectangle Dies, with festive corners from the new Christmas Bell Shaker Die Set
For the finishing touch, I heat-embossed a sweet sentiment from the new Gingerbread Friends stamp set in white on black cardstock. A touch of white splatter, and ta-da—my card is complete and full of holiday cheer!
Keep scrolling to find even more sneak peek inspiration from the team!
I’m absolutely smitten with how it turned out—cute, cozy, and perfect for the season. I hope it brings a little extra holiday spirit your way!
Welcome to the Day 3 of sneak peeks of our September 18th release. Today we’ll be taking a look at the Christmas Bucket Additions, Christmas Cake Pops and Argyle Pierced Plate die sets.
Hello, friends! Christina here to share a couple of sneak peek projects showcasing some of the new frosty and festive die sets from the upcoming holiday release! My cards today feature the Christmas Bucket Addition dies that coordinate with the original Candy Bucketdies, the adorable Christmas Cake Pops, and a new must-have basic for your stash, the Argyle Pierced Plate. Let’s jump into these snowy holiday cards!
For my first card, I created a wintery snowman Candy Bucket full of sweet holiday treats using the Christmas Bucket Additionsset. I die-cut the bucket from white felt for a snowy look and created earmuffs for our cool friend using the oval die from the Christmas Bucket Additions set that lets you turn your bucket into a sweet reindeer if you want. For a little dimension to the snowman’s face, I usedEspresso Pearlsfor his eyes and mouth.
Using pink, lavender, apricot, and teal cardstock, I die-cut candy canes, gumdrops, and gifts to fill the snowman bucket. I added subtle shading to the diecuts with coordinating inks and gave the gumdrops a sugary coating using just a touch of glue and a sprinkle of sparkling glitter.
To create the plaid background for my snowman bucket, I started by die-cutting the Argyle Pierced Plate from white cardstock and then stenciling the new Candy Cane Stripes across the panel, going one direction, and then rotating the stencil to create stripes going the other direction. So easy! Attach this to a card base, and we’re almost done!
I finished up my card design with snowflakes die-cut from glitter cardstock for a little more sparkle and a heat-embossed sentiment from the new Christmas Banner Greetings Stamp setthat works with the awesome new Banner Greetings 1 die set.
My second card features the adorable new Christmas Cake Pops die set. You can create four different holiday-themed cake pops with this set, but I chose to use just the snowman for my card design and added accessories not only from the Christmas Cake Pops set but also from the new Christmas Holder Additions die set (be sure to check out yesterday’s sneak peeks for more Christmas Holder inspiration!).
To create the background for these frosty friends, I started with a lighter teal cardstock panel and stamped one of the new Holiday Word Scenes in a darker teal ink repeatedly across the panel. Then I die-cut it with a Wonky Stitched Rectangleand attached it with foam tape to a darker teal cardstock panel that I stenciled using the new Candy Cane Stripe and white pigment ink.
I finished things up with a couple of sentiments from the new Christmas Banner Greetings Stamp set, heat-embossing them with white embossing powder and die-cutting them with those awesome new Banner Greetings1 dies. A few frosty snowflakes and some sweet peppermint candies were the finishing touches to this winter-themed sneak peek!
Here’s some more inspiration from the team using these fun die sets!
Thank you so much for checking out day 3 of sneak peeks for the upcoming holiday release available on September 18th. Be sure to stop back tomorrow for one more day of sneak peek inspiration!
It’s Day 2 of sneak peeks for our September 18th release. Today we’ll be taking a look at the Gingerbread Holder, Christmas Holder Additions and Gingerbread Shaker die sets.
Hi Friends! Emily Mydlowski here with you today sharing two Sweet Christmas cards using the Gingerbread Holder, Gingerbread Shaker and Christmas Holder Additions.
I started by die-cutting all the Gingerbread Holder & Shaker pieces with white cardstock and used ink blending brushes with a combination of brown die inks to get perfectly baked gingerbread with a few slightly burnt edges—because honestly that is how they always turn out at my house.
Keeping with the freshly baked theme, I wanted it to look like the gingerbread were coming right out of the oven. I added a vellum Stitched Torn Rectangle that looks like parchment paper and silver glitter cardstock as a sheet pan for the Gingerbread Shaker.
For the shaker, I used the Gingerbread Shaker Mix and the Holiday Gingerbread Mix for the candy swirl buttons.
I love that the Christmas Holder Additions are sized to work perfectly with both the Gingerbread Holder and Gingerbread Shaker. For extra sparkle and shine I used glitter & foil cardstock for all the Gingerbread accessories (candy canes, wreath, bow tie & Santa hats).
To complete the cards, I used the Candy Stripes Stencil to create the Red & White Peppermint border & stacked frames for each of the cards and added sentiments from the Gingerbread Friends Stamp Set & the Christmas Banner Greetings Stamp & Banner 1 Dies.
Keep scrolling to see more festive holiday inspiration!
Have a merry & sweet holiday cardmaking season. Thanks for stopping by and Big Paper Hugs!
Welcome to the first day of sneak peeks of our September 18th release. Today we’ll be taking a look at the Candy Cane Shaker, Christmas Bell Shaker, and Large Merry Shadow die sets.
Hey there, crafty friends! It’s Arsenia, and I’m beyond excited to kick off sneak peeks for our September Holiday Release! If you love cute, festive, and joy-sparking goodies, you are in for a TREAT!
This release is bursting with holiday cheer — think Candy Canes, Jingle Bells, Snowmen, Gingerbread, and oh-so-sweet sentiments! Today, I’m giving you a peek at three brand-new dies that I know you’re going to love:
Candy Cane Shaker Dies Christmas Bell Shaker Dies Large Merry Shadow Die
Yep — it’s shaker time, friends! I created three bold, retro-inspired shaker cards using just three fabulous colors: a mid-tone aqua, deep aqua, and a bright cherry red! Let’s dive into the holiday wonder!
I kicked things off with the new Candy Cane Stripes Stencil — and let me tell you, this single stencil packs a punch! I gave it a twist (literally) and created a diagonal plaid background using mid-tone aqua ink — so fun!
Next up? The cutest ever Candy Cane Shaker Dies! I filled them with the new Candy Cane Shaker Beads and a sparkling mix of Sparkling Clear Sequins. To make it even more festive, I added some adorable die cuts from the new Christmas Bell Shaker dieset.
The sentiment? Straight from the new Gingerbread Friends Stamp Set, paired with coordinating dies — sweet and whimsical! A few Sparkling Clear Snowflake Sequins, snowy white splatters, and a tiny red heart from theBuild a Heart Die Set… and voilà! Card one is a holiday dream come true.
For my second card, I started with the brand-new Layered Christmas Bells Stencil to create a soft, festive background. Then it was time to build the star of the show — a sparkly shaker bell using the new Christmas Bell Shaker Dies!
I filled this beauty with Sparkling Clear Sequins and Snowflake Sequins, then topped it off with layered greenery and a dramatic triple-stacked bow from the same die set (you know I love a little extra flair!).
Of course, I had to sneak in more hearts using the Build a Heart Die Set — one of my go-to sets! I finished it off with a lovely white border using the Fancy Cake Frame Die, more snowy splatters, and a sentiment from the new Christmas Banner Greetings Stamp Set, perfectly cut with the new Banner Greetings 1 Die set. So elegant, so merry!
For my final card, I went soft and cozy with a subtle plaid background using the Candy Cane Stripes Stencil in a very light gray. I created a shaker frame with the beloved Wonky Stitched Rectangles Dies and filled it with tons of hearts (thank you again, Build a Heart Die Set!) and shimmering sequins.
Now here’s where the fun multiplies — I used the brand new Large Merry Shadow Die for a bold, repeat sentiment look across the card front! It’s modern, festive, and so eye-catching. To finish it off, I added a few more pops of red hearts and a sweet greeting from the new Christmas Banner Greetings Stamp Set, paired with the matching Banner Greetings 1 Die. The banner greeting and dies are so fun and whimsical!
I’m OBSESSED with how this turned out — clean, classic, and full of cheer!
That’s a wrap on today’s sneak peeks, friends! I hope you had as much fun as I did. And guess what? We’re just getting started! Be sure to stop by again tomorrow for even more festive fun from the September Holiday Release.
But don’t go just yet — the incredible design team has been busy creating some seriously charming cards to inspire you. Scroll down and soak up all the holiday delight they’ve whipped up just for you!
We’ll see you back here tomorrow for another day of sneak peeks. Happy crafting — and happy (early) holidays!
Hello crafty friends! It’s June and today I want to showcase a card I made using some new and older Halloween products.
I can’t believe that after all this time I still hadn’t used the Candy Bucket die set, so now there’s a new Halloween Bucket Additions set it felt like the perfect time to finally make one! I cut my bucket from orange & black cardstock and did some ink blending on the orange pieces. I also added some gel pen detailing on them.
The die from the Halloween Bucket Additions that sparked my interest was the spider web. It’s supposed to go on the bottom of the bucket, but with some modification I got it to work on the top instead. I felt like that worked better with the background I had in mind, which is the Spider Web Cover Plate.
I got a bit nitpicky again and filled my bucket with carefully selected shaker bits from various sets:
Instead of adding candy in my bucket, I added some Stitched Ghosts. They match the ghost shaker bits perfectly, so I wanted to play into the matching even more by cutting out some black stars and scattering them around my card. There are a lot of sets that have little confetti pieces like this, but I think I used the ones from Big Birthday Cupcake and Birthday Candles.
I wanted a nice, big sentiment on my card, so I thought the Trick or Treat Shadow dies would be perfect for that. I cut the text from dark purple cardstock (again, matching the shaker bits!) and the shadows from vellum. This helps it stand out against the background without being too overwhelming.
Seeing that the card was already becoming very detailed, I decided to keep the background neutral. I used a cream colored piece of cardstock and used Tea Dye Distress Oxide to darken the edges. I also splattered it across my panel.
And that’s the finished card! This was such a fun one to make! I hope to see you back again soon!
Hello crafty friends, Marine here! How exciting it is to be back on the blog with this bright and sparkling shaker card! If you’ve been following me and my work for a while, you know that one of my favorite things is to mix and match new items with older ones, and this is what I did on today’s card: the Cat Holder and a few other pieces are from the August 2025 Release, the Cauldron Shaker was released a few years ago, and everything matches perfectly, don’t you think?
First thing first: the background. I cut a large Stitched Torn Rectangle panel out of Strathmore bristol smooth cardstock, and created a dark spooky background. At the bottom, I applied rustic wilderness oxide ink to create a grass border, and then, going up, I applied prize ribbon and chipped sapphire oxide inks. Next I used the Spooky Trees stencil to add trees to my background. I placed the stencil on my panel, and from top to bottom, I applied black soot and chipped sapphire oxide inks, stopping the inking right above the grass border. As always I added texture to my panel, starting with water droplets that I dried with a paper towel. Next I mixed black soot oxide ink with water and used a slim brush to add more splatters to the tree section, I did the same with rustic wilderness oxide ink on the grass section, and then the same again with copic opaque white ink and brushed pewter mica spray that I splattered all over the panel.
When my panel was dry, I attached it to 5,5 x 4,25 inches light mint panel and then to a white card base, and I built my Cauldron Shaker, following those steps:
1. I cut a Cauldron Shaker frame out of purple cardstock, added wilted violet distress ink to the edges, mixed that same ink with water, added purple splatters to my cauldron frame, and did the same with white ink,
2. To make the inside of the cauldron, I took the inside piece I didn’t use at step #1, placed it on aqua cardstock, traced the shape using a pencil, cut that shape about 2mm out of the pencil line, and erased the pencil line. I applied peacock feathers distress ink to the edges of my piece of paper, mixed that same ink with water, added splatters, and white ink splatters as well,
3. I used my aqua cauldron shape as a template to cut the same shape out of acetate, and I stuck that piece of acetate at the back of my purple frame using liquid glue,
4. Still at the back of the cauldron frame, I added foam strips all along the curvy edges,
5. I poured a bunch of Spellbound shaker beads inside the cauldron, peeled the backing papers off the foam strips, and then attached my aqua piece of paper to the foam strips to close my Cauldron Shaker.
I cut all the Cat Holder pieces out of dark grey cardstock, added black soot distress ink to the edges of each element, mixed that same ink with water, splattered black droplets all over those pieces using a slim brush, and did the same with white ink. And I wanted him to have a cute chubby face, so I cut his head a second time, trimmed it in a curvy way, added the same ink and texture, and assembled the basic shape (with no accessories and details) of my kitty using 1mm foam squares.
Next I cut all the accessories and details that go on and next to my Cat Holder, starting with the broom using Halloween Holder Additions dies. I cut the stick out of light kraft cardstock and the fluffy part of the broom out of dark kraft cardstock, added vintage photo distress ink to each piece to darken them, mixed some ground espresso distress ink with water and added splatters to both pieces, and then did the same with white ink. I cut a Jack o’ Lantern out of orange cardstock and a whole one out of dark brown cardstock using a Halloween Holder Additions die. I applied ripe persimmon distress ink to the edges of the orange pumpkin, mixed that same ink with water, added splatters to the pumpkin, and then did the same with white ink. I attached the orange pumpkin to the brown one using 1mm foam squares, and then put the Jack ‘o Lantern in the kitty’s paws using liquid glue. I cut two hearts out of light pink cardstock using a Valentine Holder Additions die, added texture using picked raspberry distress ink and white ink, and stuck them to the cat’s face using 1mm foam squares. I gave him a pair of wiggly oval eyes, as well as black eyebrows using Easter Mug Additions dies, and to make him even cuter, I tied a black organza triple bow around his neck, glued a tiny spider in its center, and applied glossy accents to that spider, as well as to the kitty’s nose. I cut one extra Cat Holder out of black glitter cardstock, attached my cute cat to it using 1mm foam squares and by shifting them to get a nice glittery border around the cat.
Before attaching everything to my card, I cut three spider webs out of vellum using a Halloween Holder Additions die, and three spiders out of dark grey cardstock, added black soot distress ink to the edges of each spider, as well as white ink splatters, and when they were dry, I gave them eyes using Onyx pearls. The bubbly potion and detached bubbles were cut out of aqua cardstock using Halloween Mug Additions dies and I gave those pieces the same texture as the inside of the cauldron. Next I quickly put everything on my card to see where I wanted the spider webs to go, I stuck them using liquid glue, and then attached all the elements using 1mm and 2mm foam squares.
Next I white heat embossed “Hocus Pocus” from Halloween Greetings on black cardstock, cut it with the matching die, and attached it to the Cauldron Shaker using 1mm foam squares. I also white heat embossed “Let’s spook up some fun” from Sentiment Strips: Halloween on green cardstock, cut it into a slim banner using a Sentiment Strips die, applied a bit of mowed lawn distress ink to the edges, and then attached that banner to my card using 2mm foam squares. As the final details and to make my little scene extra magical, I glued fine and chunky glitter to the bubbles.
And that’s it! I hope that you like this super cute card. I love how shiny it is and how sweet this kitty is. Thanks so much for stopping by, and see you next time!
Hi friends, Debbie here with the adorable Spider Shaker Dies from the Halloween release. This can be a shaker or instead a whole spider, either way is adorable. I die cut the whole spider from a light teal card stock and add black splatter and set it to the side to dry.
Next, with the Spooky Trees Background stenciland a standard A2 panel of fog card stock on a grip mat. I inked blended on a medium gray ink, and then splattered on watered-down white and black paint. Set it to the side to dry.
Then with the Spider Web Cover Plate, I die cut it out of a pearl white card stock and again from black card stock. With the black one I trimmed off the web to attach it over the pearl white Web Cover for a frame.
Now that the splatters are dry I attached the Spider Web Coverto the Spooky Trees Backgroundpanel with liquid glue. I then with foam squares on the back of the spider added it to the center of the web.
With theSpider Web Cover Plate Diesthere are two small spiders, I die cut out two of the smallest from Black Glossy card stock. The bat is from the Halloween Cake Pops Die Setalso from glossy card stock. Adding the face and googly eyes to the spiders with liquid glue.
