Sneak Peeks

Welcome to the last day of sneak peeks of the February 5th release. Today we’ll be taking a look at the new stamps sets, along with the Eyelet Diamonds die set.

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Hi, friends! It’s Melissa and I’m here with you today sharing three cards that will get you ready for Spring. This release is all about Easter, eggs, daffodils, bunnies, and more! Let’s get started!

My Hello Spring card uses the darling, newSpring Blooms stamp set and coordinating dies for my focal point. I layered two of the new Eyelet Diamonds die cuts and mounted the pretty flowers on top. I used patterned paper to piece together the pot and Copic markers to color in my flowers.

For the background I have used the fun, new Raindrops stencil in a soft aqua. They are delightful and definitely give off Springtime vibes.

My sentiment also comes from the Spring Blooms stamp set and has a fun coordinating die that allows you to layer your sentiment over elements on your card front and really make it pop!

My second card was so much fun to create.  I used the new Easter Tags stamp set and coordinating dies to piece together a fun card.  I’ve used three of the Easter Tags and used my Copic markers to color them in. 

Next, I layered them over a die cut Notched Rectangles block of white cardstock.  I added butterflies from the new Springtime Holder Additions dies and flowers from the Spring Foliage die collection. These dies helped fill in my card front and add dimension and personality.

The new Mini Checker Stencil was used over aqua cardstock to create my fun background filled with interest and pattern!

For my last card, I began with the new Watercolor Circle stencil and added raindrops once again using the Raindrops stencil. These little drops of stenciled water add so much to the background and look like they’re coming from the new Stitched Cloud dies. I adore these!

I used the new Easter Word Scenes stamps and coordinating dies in the center of my card and colored these darling images in used Copic Markers.  

To finish my card, I brought in more daffodils using the new Potted Daffodils stamps and coordinating dies, and even a secondary sentiment at the bottom. This is the sweetest stamp set! All that was missing was some Stickles glitter and gems.

Ready to see some wonderful samples from the team using these products? It’s so fun to see how we can use the same products in such a variety of ways!

It’s been such a treat to create for you today. Thanks for joining us for the sneak peeks! We’ll be back tomorrow with the full picture reveal, so you can start to put together your wish lists!

Welcome to Day 3 of sneak peeks for the February 5th release. Today we’ll be taking a look at the Daffodil Shaker, Large Spring Shadow, Stitched Spring Flowers and Watering Can Shaker die sets.

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Hello crafty friends! Arsenia here, popping in with a sneak peek of the February release—and oh my goodness, it’s a good one! 

Today it’s shaker time, and I’m sharing two cheerful cards featuring the new Watering Can Shaker, Daffodil Shaker, Large Spring Die, and Stitched Spring Flowers. This release is absolutely chock-full of springtime goodness and is perfect for getting those crafty spring vibes flowing. So grab your supplies and let’s get started!

Card One: Daffodil Shaker

For my first card, I kicked things off by creating the background with some partial stenciling using the new Mini Checker Stencil. I knew I wanted my daffodil to really shine, so I grabbed a smaller panel of colored cardstock and cut a window using a die from the Present Shaker Die set. To keep things playful, I added a bit more partial stenciling to the frame—because why not? 

Now for the fun part… shaker time!  I used the new Daffodil Shaker Dies to create a pink daffodil (because pink daffodils = instant happiness) and filled it with the new dreamy Pastel Dreams Shaker Beads. For the center, I sprinkled in some Sunset Pearls for that perfect little pop of sunshine.

To add a touch of artsy flair, I cut the leaves from a piece of distress green cardstock from my stash. Once everything was ready, I adhered the frame and daffodil to the card base—and of course, I tilted the frame just a bit for some whimsical wonkiness. 

For the sentiment, I used the new Large Spring Shadow Die, paired with a sub-sentiment from the new Easter Banner Greetings Stamp Set and Banner Greetings 3 Dies. The card still felt like it needed one more little detail, so I added a butterfly from the new Springtime Holder Additions Dies… and voilà! 

Card Two: Watering Can Shaker

Onto card number two! I started by creating a shaker with the new Watering Can Shaker Die, filling it with oodles of Sparkling Clear Sequins (because more sparkle is always the right answer).

Next, I made the sweetest little flowers using the new Stitched Spring Flowers dies. I went bold with my color choices and had a blast mixing in patterned papers from my stash. For the background, I did some ink smooshing and brought in the new Raindrops Stencil—instant spring rain vibes! 

I love adding frames, so I used the Stitched Torn Rectangle Dies to create one and gave it a little ink smooshing to tie everything together. To ground the scene, I placed my watering can on a cozy bed of grass using the Grass Border Die.

Now came the truly whimsical part—adhering all the elements to the card base and watching the scene come to life. Once everything was in place, I added a sentiment from the new Easter Banner Greetings stamp set using the Banner Greetings 3 Die Set.

I absolutely adore how this card turned out. The Watering Can Shaker Die has endless possibilities and is definitely one of those dies you’ll reach for all year long.

Be sure to check out the incredible inspiration from the rest of the design team below, and don’t forget to visit the Pretty Pink Posh YouTube channel for in-depth sneak peeks.

Be sure to swing by tomorrow for even more inspiration with this fun, new collection. 

It’s Day 2 of sneak peeks for our February 5th release. Today we’ll be taking a look at the Easter Bunny Mugs, Decorative Easter Egg, and Large Easter Shadow die sets.

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Hi Crafty Friends! Emily Mydlowski here with you today sharing Easter-themed sneak peeks using the Easter Bunny Mugs, Decorative Easter Egg Die Set and the Large Easter Shadow Die.  

Oh my goodness, the Easter Bunny Mugs are THE cutest that I had to create more than one bunny and card — one in pastel blues with yummy marshmallows & the other in springtime purples with a dollop of whipped cream & Spring Carrots Clay Confetti.

I layered each of the Easter Bunny Mugs to a Large Egg Frame from the Decorative Easter Egg Die Set. The blue and purple checkered backgrounds were created using the Mini Checker stencil. For the sentiments I used the Banner Greetings 3 Dies & Easter Banner Greetings stamp set. 

Little elements on the bunnies include glitter whiskers & cottontails, googly and onyx pearl eyes, blue polka dot eggs colored with alcohol markers, ink blended and die cut carrots, gingham pattern paper bellies, sparkly bow-ties and puffy pink cheeks using a cotton swap and Spun Sugar Distress Oxide Ink. 

For my next project, I created two cards using the Decorative Easter Egg & Large Easter Shadow die sets in a bright spring color palette. 

For my first card, I created a bright and cheerful inlay egg using an assortment of pink, red, orange, purple and springtime green cardstock. I used the Large Easter Shadow die to create a double-shadow sentiment. To finish the card, I adhered the Decorative Easter Egg to a white Pinking Rectangle Frame and a pink card base. 

I adhered all the remaining decorative flower die cuts to a white card panel to create the background for my second card. For the Happy Easter Sentiment, I combined the Large Easter Shadow with the “Happy” from the Happy Halloween Shadow Dies and placed them on a Vellum Large Easter Egg. 

Keep scrolling to see more amazing inspiration from the design team!

Have a Hoppy Easter Cardmaking season. Thanks for stopping by and Big Paper Hugs. 

Welcome as we kick off the first day of sneak peeks for the February 5th release. Today we’ll be taking a look at four of the new die sets: Chick Holder, Chick Shaker, Springtime Holder Additions, and Stitched Clouds.

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Hi friends! Christina here, and I’m so excited to be kicking off sneak peeks for the super sweet spring release! Today we are showcasing some of the adorable new dies that will be available February 5th, including the Chick Shaker and the Chick Holder. These cuties coordinate perfectly with the other goodies we’re highlighting today, the Springtime Holder Additions and the Stitched Clouds. I’ve combined elements from all these new sets in the happy springtime inspiration that I’m sharing with you! Let’s get started!

My first card features the newest addition to the “Holder” collection, the Chick Holder! This plump little chick is just the cutest, and I paired him with the umbrella from the Springtime Holder Additions and surrounded him with the lovely new Stitched Spring Flowers to create a rainy springtime scene. 

My first step was to create the rainy background panel. I started with a piece of 5×5 white cardstock and two new stencils that are part of the spring release, the Watercolor Circle and Raindrops. I stenciled the Watercolor Circle first with Salvaged Patina Distress Ink, and then, leaving the stencil in place, I stenciled the raindrops over the watercolor circle using more Salvaged Patina ink. I set the panel aside while I got to work on some die-cutting. 

For most of the die-cutting I started with colored cardstock but chose plain white cardstock for the daisies and a sweet plaid patterned paper for the umbrella. I added subtle shading to the chick, the leaves, and the umbrella by lightly blending a darker coordinating ink around the edges. After assembling the diecuts, I arranged them on my background panel and attached them with either glue or thin foam squares. 

Just a couple more things to wrap up this rainy springtime card! First, I added a greeting from one of the new stamp sets, Spring Blooms. I heat embossed it with white embossing powder on peach cardstock and then die-cut it with the coordinating die. And lastly, I popped this 5×5 card front onto a card base that I made from a piece of white cardstock measuring 5 x 10 inches.

My second card is a playful shaker card featuring the Chick Shaker. This cutie is just as irresistible as the Chick Holder, especially when she’s popping out of an egg! I combined this sweet chick with new Bunny Hop Shaker Beads and the new Mini Checker Stencil that I think is a must-have for your crafty stash. 

For this card, I started by creating the shaker element first. I used the Chick Shaker dies to die-cut the chick frame six times from yellow cardstock and stacked them together to be the walls of the shaker. Before securing the frames with glue, I sandwiched a piece of acetate between the top two layers to be the window of the shaker. Then I filled the shaker with the beads and finished up by attaching the backer piece to the stacked frames. Easy! The last steps were to add the chick’s face and the cracked eggshell she’s popping out of. I die-cut the eggshell from tidepool cardstock, added white spatter, and then attached it right over the chick shaker. 

Next I created my background panel by first die-cutting the largest Pinking Rectangles from white cardstock and masking the edges before stenciling on the Mini Checker pattern with teal ink. Then I layered this onto a subtle tone-on-tone teal patterned paper panel. With the background completed, I attached the Chick Shaker to the panel with glue and moved on to the other elements of my card design.

I wanted my chick to be sitting in grass, so I reimagined some flower stems from the new Stitched Spring Flowers and layered them along the bottom. I found smaller egg dies in the Chick Holder set and the Easter Holder Additions set and die-cut them from pretty pastel cardstock. I tucked them around the chick and her egg and added small flowers that are accessories in the Springtime Holder Additions. For the sentiment, I heat embossed an Easter Banner Greeting with white embossing powder on one of the new banners from the Banner Greetings 3 die set. Then I added the banner to a white “stick” and gave it to the chick to hold. So cute! Finally, I popped the card front onto an A2 card base.

Keep scrolling to find even more springtime inspiration from the design team!

Thanks so much for checking out these sneak peeks featuring new products from the upcoming spring and Easter release on February 5th.

Welcome to the last day of sneak peeks of our January 5th release. Today we’ll be taking a look at the new stamp sets and new stencils.

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Hello crafty friends! Arsenia here, popping in with some happy little sneak peeks for the January Release—and oh my goodness, friends, it’s a good one! Today we’re shining the spotlight on the new stamp sets with coordinating dies and stencils. Spoiler alert: I used almost every single set, because these goodies are perfect for spreading love notes all year long—with a dash of lucky vibes too!

I’ve got three cards to share, plus a bonus card at the end, so grab a cozy drink and let’s dive in!

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Card One: Ladybug Love 

For my first card, I started by ink blending a dreamy background in reds and pinks using the brand-new Love Words Stencil—hello ombré goodness! Next up, I stamped, colored, and die cut the cutest ladybugs ever from the Lovely Ladybugs Stamp Set with coordinating dies. This may be a small set, but wow does it pack a punch!

I created frames using the new Pinking Rectangles Dies, adhered them to my card panel, and then nestled my sweet little ladybugs inside along with a sentiment. To finish it off, I added a bow from the Present Shaker Die and a few hearts from the Build a Heart Die Set. Ta-da! Card one is complete. I just love the whimsy of those love words floating in the background—so fun and happy!

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Card Two: Cupid Cuties 

For card number two, I inked up a background with the new Layered Cupid Items Stencil—friends, this one is an instant favorite! I brought back more adorable images from the Lovely Ladybugs set and gave them a cozy resting spot using an oldie-but-goodie: the Eyelet Hearts Dies.

For the frame, I reached for the Fancy Cake Die Set, and for my sentiment, a tiny heart from the Stitched Hearts Die Set fit perfectly. A few extra hearts from the Build a Heart Die Set and some Sparkling Clear Sequins later… voilà! Card two is done and feeling extra sweet.

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Card Three: Word Scene Wow 

For my third card (yes, still loving it!), I used the Layered Cupid Items Stencil again—told you it was a favorite! I stamped, colored, and die cut an image from the new Valentine Word Scenes set and stacked it up with red and glitter cardstock for some extra sparkle.

Since the background was nice and busy, I gave my image a place to shine using the Stitched Hearts Die Set and Eyelet Heart Dies. I added a sub-sentiment from the new Valentine Banner Greetings Stamp Set with the Banner Greetings 2 Die Set, then finished everything off with a frame from the Fancy Cake Die Set. Card three is complete, and I’m obsessed with the dimension—these word scene sets are definitely a favorite!

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Bonus Card: Lucky Little Kitty 

And now for the bonus card! I couldn’t resist the new Lucky Animals Stamp Set with coordinating dies—this kitty is guaranteed to send all the lucky vibes. That shamrock hat? Too cute!

I inked up the background using the new Lucky Words Stencil, created a frame with the Pinking Rectangles Dies, and added my sentiment using the new Lucky to Know You Stamp Set with coordinating dies. A perfect little card to share some luck and smiles!

Be sure to scroll along and check out all the amazing creations from the rest of the design team—you’re in for a treat!

Thank you so much for joining us for the sneak peeks! We’ll be back tomorrow with the full picture reveal, so you can start to put together your wish lists!

Welcome to the Day 3 sneak peeks of our January 5th release. Today we’ll be taking a look at the Decorative Shamrock, Horseshoe Shaker, Lucky Holder Additions and Shamrock Border die sets.

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Hi friends! Christina here, and I’m excited to share with you a couple of St. Patrick’s Day-themed sneak peeks! My first card features the new Decorative Shamrock die, which has so many creative possibilities, including inlaying each little shamrock with fun patterned papers like I did here. My second card is a bright multicolored shaker featuring the new Horseshoe Shaker and Layered Lucky Items Stencil. We have tons of lucky inspiration to share with you today, so let’s get started!

For the Decorative Shamrock card, my first step was to create the focal point by die-cutting the shamrock multiple times so I could inlay each little shamrock. I chose a cilantro green cardstock for the main body and inlaid the shamrocks with white cardstock and two green patterned papers. I love the monochromatic color palette I chose for the shamrock, but wouldn’t it be so pretty in rainbow colors? That might be my next project!

Next, for my background panel, I die-cut one of the new Pinking Rectangles from white cardstock and layered it, slightly askew, onto a green patterned paper panel. I added a fun Shamrock Border die-cut from more cilantro green cardstock to the top and bottom of the pinking rectangle and then attached the decorative shamrock in the center with thin foam squares. 

Now it was time for the finishing touches. First I stamped a sentiment with green ink on one of the new dimensional banners from the Banner Greetings 2 die set. I combined two sentiment strips to create my sentiment, one from the new Lucky To Know Stamp set and one from the new Lucky Animals stamp set. Then I attached this across the decorative shamrock and finished by adding just a few small green clay confetti pieces from the Bright Rainbow Clay Confetti Mix.

For the Horseshoe Shaker card, I started by creating the shaker element. First I stenciled the Layered Lucky Items on a white cardstock panel with a rainbow of ink colors. Then I die-cut a Notched Rectangle from the center of the panel to create the window and frame for the shaker. And I attached the stenciled notched rectangle to the center of a white cardstock panel to be the background of the shaker window. 

Next I attached a piece of acetate behind the window opening with double-sided tape and added foam tape to the back of the stenciled frame around the window, creating a well for the Bright Rainbow Confetti. Then I placed the background panel onto the foam tape, and the shaker element was done!

With the shaker element done, I moved on to die-cutting the remaining elements from colored cardstock. I used the big Horseshoe Shaker diecut as my focal point and ink blended the edges for a little dimension. I surrounded it with fun die-cut charms from the new Lucky Holder Addition Die set and finished things up with a heat-embossed sentiment from the new Lucky To Know You Stamp Set.

Below you’ll find even more lucky inspiration from the design team! 

Be sure to swing by tomorrow for even more inspiration with this fun, new collection. 

It’s Day 2 of sneak peeks for our January 5th release. If you missed yesterday’s post, you can see that sneak peek HERE.

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Hi Crafty Friends! Emily Mydlowski here, sharing sneak peeks of adorable and fun Valentine’s Day cards using the Bear Holder Die, Pinking Rectangles Die, and the XOXO Word Shaker.

I’m absolutely smitten with the Bear Holder Die. You can really stretch this die to create a variety of bears. For my projects, I made both a Polar Bear and a Panda Bear, using a color change and some fussy cutting.

To make the Panda, I cut the bear out of Black and White cardstock. The black cardstock forms the base of the bear, while the white fur face is fussy cut from the white bear die cut. To add dimension, I inked blended light gray ink around the edges of the face. The black eyes are actually the inside ear pieces that I placed behind the panda’s mouth and nose. For extra Valentine’s Day charm, I added a pink and white polka dot bow tie and pink cheeks (I used a cotton swab with pink ink to add the cheeks). Then, I added a white tummy and tucked in a bright pink heart into their paws.

To assemble the card, I attached the panda to a white Eyelet Oval die cut, which I adhered to a Pinking Rectangle Panel with pink Love Words stenciling. To finish the card, I added a Valentine Banner Greetings and Banner die cut and adhered the decorated panel to a pink and white polka dot scrap paper card base.

For the Polar Bear card, I cut the bear holder from white cardstock and blended the edges with a light blue ink. I added pink ink-blended ears, a gray and black nose, black eyes and mouth, and a blue ink-blended belly. To create the rosy cheeks, I used R20 and R000 Copic markers.

The polar bear is holding two hearts and a Love die-cut from the upcoming Love You Shadow set. I used Pinking Rectangles to create all the framed layers and finished the card with a Valentine Banner Greetings.

For my XOXO shaker card, I matched the colors to the Love is Kind shaker beads in pink, blue, and red. I particularly love the pops of blue for Valentine cards. For the Xs, I used blue and white patterned paper and blended the hearts in red and pink ink. I adhered the shaker to a white cardstock Pinking Rectangle and Valentine Banner Greetings for the “Hugs & Kisses” sentiment.

Keep scrolling to see more amazing inspiration from the design team!

Thank you so much for checking out day 2 of sneak peeks for the upcoming release available on January 5th. Be sure to stop back tomorrow for another day of sneak peek inspiration!

Welcome to the last day of sneak peeks of our November 6th release. Today we’ll be taking a look at the new stamps sets, along with the Igoo Shaker and Notched Rectangles die sets.

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Hello, my crafty friends! Arsenia here, welcoming you to Day 3 of our cozy November Release Sneak Peeks! Today’s post is bursting with frosty charm, glittery snowbanks, and penguin-sized cuteness.

This release is absolutely snow-laden with possibilities — penguins galore, twinkling trees, icy hills, and a dash of holiday magic. I whipped up two cards, a set of tags, and even a little tag holder box (because what’s winter without a few surprises?). My color palette? Classic holiday red, frosty blues, and just a wink of green — simple, cozy, and perfectly festive. Let’s slide right in! 

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Card One: Shake, Sparkle, and Let It Snow!

For my first frosty creation, I reached for the new Igloo Shaker Die, Penguin Friends stamp set (with coordinating dies), Let It Snow stamps, and Winter Tags — a perfect combo for a snow-filled celebration!

I started by ink-blending panels with the new Snowflake Background Stencil, using three shades of icy blue for a chilly ombré effect. Then I added a dark, twinkling layer using the new Twinkle Stencil — instant winter magic! These panels became the frosty base for all my projects today (yes, I made four — I couldn’t stop!).

Next up, the Igloo Shaker — cut from soft blue cardstock and gently ink-blended for frosty depth. I filled it with a storm of clear sequins and snowflake confetti, then layered three snowy hills using the new Snowy Hills Borders — two white and one glittery, because sparkle is always a good idea.

A charming winter tree (from the new Winter Trees Die Set) stood tall in the background, and of course, the star of the show — a cheerful little penguin from the Penguin Friends stamp set, all decked out with a touch of glitter on his hat!

For the sentiment, I white-embossed Winter Greetings onto red cardstock from the new Let it Snow Stamp set with coordinating dies. My sub sentiment is paired with the word snow from the Winter Tags set. A sprinkle of red hearts (thank you, Build A Heart Dies) finished it off perfectly. And just like that — a snowy, sparkly shaker card was born! 

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Card Two: Tags, Twinkles, and a Touch of Fun

For my next card, I used one of my stenciled panels (a blend of Snowflake Background and Twinkle Stencil). I trimmed it to size and mounted it on a blue card base.

Then came the stars of the show — three adorable images from the Winter Tags stamp set, colored up with my trusty OLO markers. To add a little dimension, I framed the scene using the new Notched Rectangles Dies — one crisp white frame and one in festive red, layered just slightly off-center.

A dainty bow (from the beloved Beautiful Bows Die Set) and a sprinkle of hearts from Build a Heart dies brought everything together. And because it wouldn’t be a proper winter card without it — I added white splatters for that freshly fallen snow look. Ta-da! You’d think tags belong on gifts, but oh no — they make stunning cards too! 

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Tags & Holder Box: Frosty Favors and Tiny Treasures

Now for the grand finale — the tags and tag holder box! Using my earlier stenciled panels, I cut out three tags with the new Winter Tags Dies. Each tag got its own little snowy tree (from the Winter Trees Die set), a heartfelt sentiment from Christmas Banner Greetings, and a red heart using the Build A Heart Dies. Add a flurry of white splatters and voilà — winter perfection!

For a finishing touch, I created a mini box using the Notched Rectangles Dies to hold my tags. The notched edges act like adorable little “snowshoe feet,” making the box extra charming. Imagine these at your holiday table — tiny tag holders filled with chocolates or notes of gratitude. The possibilities are truly endless! 

For my final trio of tags using the Notched Rectangles Dies as tags, I switched things up — one with a snowy tree from Winter Trees Die set, one featuring our darling penguin friend from Penguin Friends Stamp set, and one with a shimmering snowflake from the Stitched Snowflake Dies.

Be sure to check out the incredible inspiration from the rest of the design team below — and remember, there’s snow limit to what you can create! 

Thank you so much for joining us for the sneak peeks! I hope your imagination is snowballing with ideas. We’ll be back tomorrow with the full picture reveal, so you can start to put together your wish lists!

It’s Day 2 of sneak peeks for our November 6th release. Today we’ll be taking a look at the Penguin Holder, Snowy Hills Borders, Winter Greetings Shadow and Winter Trees die sets.

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Hello, friends! Christina here to share some snowy sneak peeks of the upcoming winter release. For inspiration, I created a couple of bigger A6 cards featuring the adorable new Penguin Holder. This frosty friend is the latest addition to the popular critter holder collection and can hold any of the winter- or Christmas-themed accessories for creating festive wintertime cards! Let’s get started!

Both of my cards are 4.5 x 6.25 inches, or A6 size, so I would have a little more space to build my snowy scenes. My first card is a festive Christmas card that I started by stenciling the new Snowflake Background Stencil on white cardstock with a minty green ink. Then, to create a snowy winter forest, I layered on some snow drifts using the Snowy Hills Borders and a line of Winter Trees. I lightly inked along the edges of the snowy hills first with more of the mint green ink to give them a cool, frosty look. And for the Winter Trees, I inked them with mint green and teal inks before adding them to my scene.

With the background complete, I die-cut and inked the pieces for the Penguin Holder before assembling him and adding him to my scene. I added Onyx Pearls for his eyes and then accessorized this frosty friend with a Santa hat and a gift, both included in the die set. Finally, I surrounded him with piles of gifts, some of them from the Christmas Holder Additions set, that I die-cut from both patterned paper and regular cardstocks.

The last steps were to add the text from the Large Merry Shadow die set and a flurry of white clay snowflakes from the new Winter Wonderland Mix.

My second card is a winter-themed card with an icy landscape that is the perfect backdrop for the Penguin Holder. I started by die-cutting three sections for the background using the Snowy Hills Borders. The top snowy section is white cardstock that I stenciled using the Cascading Snowflakes Stencil and an icy blue ink. I also added some softly blended blue areas for a frosty look. The next section is a thin icy border that I created by simply blending in more of the blue ink, making it darker in some areas and lighter in others along the border, and then adding white lines with a white paint pen. So easy! The last section is cool icy water for the fish. I blended the same blue across the entire piece before spattering it with plain water and a little Frozen Fog Mica Stain. To finish up the icy landscape, I die-cut a few Winter Trees from some glittery silver cardstock and attached them to the top snowy section of the background.

With the background complete, I moved on to die-cutting and inking the pieces for the Penguin Holder. I assembled the pieces and then accessorized this chilly chap with the cutest earmuffs, which are from the Christmas Holder Additions set, and a scarf to bundle up in that I pulled from the new Penguin Mugs Die Set. I again added Onyx Pearls for his eyes and gave him some rosy cheeks before adding him to my scene. 

To finish things up, I die-cut multiple fish from the Cat Holder die set and ink blended them with two icy blue colors before adding eyes with a black glaze pen and highlights with a white gel pen. I gave one to the penguin to hold and added the rest to the icy waters. Then I added a sentiment from the new Let it Snow stamp set that has coordinating dies and, lastly, added a flurry of white clay snowflakes from the Winter Wonderland Mix. 

Keep scrolling to see more amazing inspiration from the design team!

We hope you enjoyed today’s sneak peek. We will see you again tomorrow for another day of sneak peeks and inpiration!