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A Sweet Season
This week’s AALL & Create Guest Design card is full of festive charm! A cozy red-clad character stands in a snowy scene with a sweet winter sky and a sprinkle of shimmer to capture the season’s magic.
A Little Journal Joy
Add a burst of color to your journaling routine! These playful, reusable embellishments feature the new Journal Jamboree stamp set from the Simon Says Stamp DieCember® release. Designed to clip, fold, and magnetize in place, they make journaling as fun as crafting a card.
Real Friends Still Send Cards
The December Stamp and Die of the Month from Spellbinders features beautifully versatile sentiments, perfect for Valentine’s Day or any occasion that calls for a touch of warmth. I paired one of the sentiments with the Love Notes Birddie set from an earlier release and added the Embossing Folder of the Month for soft texture. A few pearls and a satin ribbon finished the design. Have a wonderfully creative day!
Heartfelt Texture
The December Embossing Folder of the Month from Spellbinders features a charming heart-flower pattern that I couldn’t resist painting with Zig watercolor markers. The soft pinks and greens give the design a hand-painted feel, and the sentiment from the Stamp of the Month adds a thoughtful finishing touch. A twine bow and embossed texture complete the look. Have a wonderfully creative day!
A Caroling Cutie in Winter Blues
This playful winter card features a sweet caroler layered over a vintage sheet-music collage panel, complete with a glittery snowbank and a tiny decorated tree. A touch of white paint softens the collage background so the character shines in her winter blues. Wishing you a wonderfully creative day.
A Felt Snowman to Warm Your Heart
This week I traded cardstock for felt and stitched up this cozy snowman ornament using the Stitching Snowman dies from Simon Says Stamp. With pom pom trim, hand stitching, and a few festive touches, he’s a sweet little keepsake for the tree or a handmade gift topper.
A Radiant Reflection
A luminous design featuring the Radiant Burst die from the Simon Says Stamp DieCember® release. Metallic gold and bright white combine to create an elegant card that celebrates the beauty of light and simplicity.
AALL & Create Unboxing: A Generous Surprise!
An incredible unboxing from AALL & Create! I’m so grateful to Autour De Mwa and the entire AALL & Create team for sending such a generous package filled with Rub-ons, Stamps, Stencils, Papers, Ephemera, and Washi. I can’t wait to share new projects featuring these amazing designs—watch for them every Saturday!
Joy in Every Color
The holidays just got a little brighter! The new Tim Holtz Sizzix Snowflake Rosette die from the Simon Says Stamp 2025 DieCember® Exclusive release turns a classic shape into a modern, colorful statement. The lightweight paper made folding easy, and a bone folder kept each crease crisp for perfect rosettes full of dimension and joy.
Bright Berries and Holiday Whimsy
This cheerful ornament-style card features a returning AALL & Create character dressed once again in festive colors. Layered greenery, glossy berries, and a bold red bow give the whole piece a classic holiday feel, all grounded with the warmth of kraft cardstock. Wishing you a wonderfully creative day.