Sneak Peeks

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November Intro: Igloo Shaker + Notched Rectangles + New Stamps

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! 


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! 


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! 


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!

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November Intro: Penguin Holder + Snowy Hills Borders + Winter Greetings Shadow + Winter Trees

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!

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November Intro: Penguin Mugs + Penguin Shaker + Birch Trees + Let It Snow Shadow

Welcome as we kick off the first day of our November 6th release. Today we’ll be taking a look at the Penguin Mugs, Penguin Shaker, Birch Trees and Let It Snow Shadow die sets.

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Hi crafty friends! Emily Mydlowski here with you today to sharing winter wonderland sneak peeks using a variety of new dies from the upcoming winter release.

Let it Snow Penguin Mugs

When I first saw the Penguin Mugs, I knew I wanted to have a cute couple/set of penguin mugs so I went with an A7-sized card design. To my happy surprise the Black & White cardstock Let It Snow Shadow sentiment fit perfectly across the A7 panel! 

To create the penguins, I used the Penguin Mugs Die Set to cut all the pieces from colored cardstock. Black for the mugs, white for the penguin body, marshmallows & whipped cream, orange for the beak and feet and Teal & Pink for the scarves. I used Onyx Pearls for the eyes.

For the northern lights background, I matched the scarf colors and ink-blended the top and bottom of an A7 white cardstock panel in pink and teal dye inks creating with pretty blended purple center. After adding the sentiment and penguins to the northern lights background, I added a glitter cardstock snowflake with a clay heart between the penguins and Winter Wonderland Clay Confetti snowflakes. 

Penguin Shaker

Oh my cuteness, the Penguin Shaker is absolutely adorable—especially when you add a few holiday accessories like Santa’s Hat (Penguin Holder Sneak) & Scarf from Penguin Mugs plus googly eyes. For the shaker bits, I used the Black Tie Shaker Beads.

I used the Snowflake Background stencil to create the background with black ink on white cardstock. Then I layered the Penguin to a Notched Rectangle. To finish the card, I added the Christmas Sentiment Strip and adhered the decorated panel to a bright red cardbase. 

Winterscape Let it Snow & Winter Trees 

This was a quick and easy card with a few simple elements but looks so elegant and pretty. I love the way white Birch Trees glow against a dark snowy sky turning the cold into something magical.

To create the magical winter card design, I added white Winter Tree die cuts to a dark blue & teal ink-blended panel with white ink splatters for the snow. Then I added a sparkly silver glitter cardstock & white Let It Snow Shadow die cut sentiment.

Here’s some more inspration using these products from the team!

Thanks for stopping by for the first day of sneak peeks. We’ll see you again tomorrow!

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September Intro: New Stamps + Gingerbread Mugs

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.

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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 
  • Cherry Red Pearls for buttons and berry accents 
  • 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!

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September Intro: Christmas Bucket Additions + Christmas Cake Pops + Argyle Pierced Plate

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.

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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 Bucket dies, 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 Additions set. 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 used Espresso Pearls for 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 set that 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 Rectangle and 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 Greetings 1 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!

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September Intro: Gingerbread Holder + Christmas Holder Additions + Gingerbread Shaker

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.

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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!

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September Intro: Candy Cane Shakers + Christmas Bell Shaker + Large Merry Shadow

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.

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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 die set.

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 the Build 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! 

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August Intro: New Stamps + Potion Bottle Shakers

Welcome to the last day of sneak peeks of our August 7th release. Today we’ll be taking a look at the new stamps sets, along with the Potion Bottle Shakers die set.

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Hey there, crafty ghouls and goblins — Arsenia here, with some frightfully fun crafty inspiration! It’s the last day of sneak peeks for the August Release, and we’ve saved some serious spooky fun for the grand finale. 

Get ready to fall under the spell of our new Potion Bottle Shakers, fabulous new stamp sets with coordinating dies, and enough Halloween charm to make you squeal with joy. This release is downright spooktacular, and I’m bubbling over with excitement for you to sink your fangs into all this crafty Halloween goodness! 

I started off with the brand new Layered Potions Stencil Set to set the mood, and then brought in the star of the show — the Potion Bottle Shaker die! Inside, I added a mix of the bits from the new Spellbound Shaker Beads — instant potion magic! 

To make this scene even cuter, I grabbed the adorable new Spider Friends stamp set (with coordinating dies of course!). These little spider cuties are already crawling into my favorites — just look at their faces! I colored everything with Olo markers and added some spooky flair with the new Halloween Greetings stamp set for the perfect potion sentiment.

And I couldn’t resist sneaking in a “Creeping by to say Hi” — because honestly, how cute is that?! 

But wait — a little crafty twist! My background was looking a bit too busy, so I sliced a piece of lime green cardstock on the diagonal to make it look like a little shelf for my potion scene. A few mini spider webs (from the new Halloween Holder Additions Dies) and a soft vellum oval using the Eyelet Ovals and BOOM — one wickedly adorable card complete with white gel pen highlights for that magical finishing touch. 

Card number two took a spookier turn — and I’m obsessed! I started by blending ink onto lilac cardstock using the new Spooky Trees Background Stencil, then added a dash of white splatter to summon that eerie nighttime vibe. 

Enter my new obsession: the Halloween Word Scenes Stamp Set + Dies. These images? SO. MUCH. FUN. I colored them all up with my Olo markers and knew they needed a frame — so I reached for my trusty Wonky Stitched Rectangles Dies. To give the frame a little haunted texture, I did partial stenciling with the new Crackle Background Stencil. Perfection!

Once everything was in place, I added even more creepy-cute details with bonus images from the Spider Friends and Halloween Greetings sets. And then — wait for it — I had the ghoulishly brilliant idea to add googly eyes peeking through the trees… YES, like little monsters watching from the shadows! EEK! It’s spooky, it’s whimsical, and it makes me giggle every time I look at it!

So grab your broomsticks, your markers, and your love of all things spooky — and check out the rest of the design team’s BOO-tiful creations below! 

We hope you’ve enjoyed all the sneak peeks so far. We’ll be revealing all the products in picture form tomorrow, so you can start making your wish lists before the August 7th release date.

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August Intro: Cat Holder + Halloween Holder Additions + Trick or Treat Shadow

It’s Day 3 of sneak peeks for our August 7th release. Today we’ll be taking a look at the Cat Holder + Halloween Holder Additions + Trick or Treat Shadow die sets.

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Hi friends! It’s Christina, and I’m back to brew up some fun with a couple of sneak peeks at the new Cat Holder and Halloween Holder Additions sets- the latest additions to the popular critter holders collection. These die sets are part of the upcoming Halloween release that will be available on August 7th. This release has everything you need to get your spooky season crafting started, and we have some wickedly good ideas and inspiration to share with you. Let’s get started!

I’m sharing two cards featuring the new Cat Holder and Halloween Holder Additions sets, including one with a shaker element. To help my scenes come to life, I shopped my Pretty Pink Posh stash and pulled in some of my favorite previously released Halloween goodies. 

For my first card, I placed my Cat Holder in a Stitched Pumpkin patch and gave him a fang-tastic costume using elements from the upcoming Halloween Bucket Additions die set. Those bat wings are the cutest! The EEK word die, the jack-o’-lantern, and the spider web along with the little spider, are included in the Halloween Holder Additions set. Finally, I gave him a little ghost garland to hold, which is from the Halloween Mug Additions die set. 

For the background, I wanted to continue the pumpkin patch theme and stenciled just the vines from the Layered Blooming Vines stencil set onto teal cardstock using Mowed Lawn and Rustic Wilderness Distress Oxide Inks. For just a little sparkle, I spattered the background with Frosted Juniper Mica Stain. I assembled the pumpkin patch scene onto my background and added a greeting from Sentiment Strips: Halloween stamp set along with a sentiment from the upcoming Halloween Greetings stamp set. The finishing touch was to add a few white clay stars from the Stargazing Clay Confetti.

For the shaker card, I started with the Crackle Background Stencil from the new release, using a blue-gray ink color and then adding black splatter and a spritz of Frosted Juniper Mica Stain. For the Cat Holder, I used elements from the Halloween Holder Additions set for her costume, including the fish and the witch’s hat and broom.

I filled the Cauldron Shaker with an assortment of Pretty Pink Posh Halloween bits and pieces before topping it off with a bubbling fish brew from the Halloween Holder Additions. Hocus Pocus is from the upcoming Halloween Greeting stamp set, which I heat embossed right onto the front of the acetate.

To finish things up, I embellished the scene with magical sparkles, a couple of spider webs, and a few fluttering bats. 

Keep scrolling to see more spooktacular inspiration!

Be sure to swing by tomorrow for even more Halloween inspiration. 

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August Intro: Fringe Pumpkin + Spider Shaker + Spider Web Cover Plate

Welcome to the second day of sneak peeks of our August 7th release. Today we’ll be taking a look at the Fringe Pumpkin, Spider Shaker and Spider Web Cover Plate die sets.

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Hello crafty friends! Christina here to share a spooktacular sneak peek. This new collection is full of spooky cute images, fun new stencils, and incredible die sets perfect for all your Halloween paper crafting projects! You’ll find four days of sneak peek inspiration here on the blog, so be sure to check back for even more frightfully fun Halloween crafting ideas.

But first, let’s take a closer look at my inspiration project featuring the cutest creepy-crawly spider you ever did see!

For my background, I started with a teal cardstock panel and spritzed it with Wonderland Mica Stain to give the panel a little shimmer. Then I layered on the Spider Web Cover Plate die-cut from plain white cardstock.

Next, I die-cut a couple of Stitched Ghosts from lavender cardstock and, for a little shading, inked the edges with whatever color was leftover on my purple blending brush. I added their cute little faces and moved on to constructing the shaker element for my card. 

First, I taped the two Spider Shaker dies together with low-tack tape; that way they would die-cut exactly the same each time. Then, using dark gray cardstock, I die-cut the spider seven times. I inked the edges of the top one with a little Black Soot ink for some shading and added acetate to the back for the shaker window. I stacked the other diecuts under it, and before attaching the backer piece, I added the Spellbound shaker beads. What an easy shaker! I brought this spider to life with a smiling face and dressed her up in a green witch’s hat from the Halloween Mug Addition Dies.  

Next, I stamped a couple of Halloween Word Scenes and colored them with Copic markers before die-cutting them with the coordinating dies. I also heat embossed a sentiment from the Sentiment Strips: Halloween Stamp set on a black fishtail Sentiment Strip banner. To finish things up, I attached all the elements to my background panel and added a few clay embellishments from the Boo To You Mix

Keep scrolling to find even more sneak peek inspiration from the team!

We hope you enjoyed today’s sneak peek. These dies are so fun! Join us tomorrow for another look at our upcoming Halloween release.