Hello Stampin’ Friends ~

Have you ever found a paper so beautiful that it does most of the designing for you? That’s how I feel about the Alpine Winter Designer Series Paper! Today’s card pairs a peaceful evergreen scene with cozy buffalo plaid, a bold scalloped frame, and a little surprise you might never think to use on a Christmas card.

The Alpine Winter 12″ x 12″ Designer Series Paper captures that wonderful feeling of a quiet winter escape. With snowy mountain peaks, evergreen pines, wood textures, buffalo plaid, and coordinating designs, you have so many ways to mix a scenic focal point with a complementary background. If you enjoy rustic Christmas cards or peaceful, outdoorsy designs, this paper deserves a spot on your crafting table!

And speaking of “snowy mountain peaks” … I will be going LIVE on Tuesday night to showcase Slimline Cards using this designer paper! Join me on my Linda’s Stampin’ Escape Facebook page!

For today’s card, I paired the soft green forest scene with Peaceful Pine-and-black buffalo plaid. The plaid adds that cozy cabin feel, while the trees bring a sense of calm. With these coordinating patterns, you can let the paper shine and keep your stamping simple.

To frame the forest, I used the Scalloped Christmas Cheer Dies. That black scalloped layer really makes the scene stand out! The chunky scallops soften the straight lines of the plaid, and the delicate piercing adds a lovely stitched look.

This die set includes four nested rectangle shapes, giving you options for focal points, layered greetings, tags, and even scrapbook pages. Scallops are such a classic detail, and these are dies you’ll reach for well beyond your Christmas crafting.

And I have a special gift for you! I’ve put together a graphic showing the Scalloped Christmas Cheer Dies and their measurements. Just click on the image below and save it for your future crafting! Keep it handy when you’re planning layers or deciding which die will work best for your next project.

Now, let’s talk about those little white embellishments! They echo the crisp white greeting and add a few snowy-looking accents to the forest. Would you believe they come from the Adhesive Backed Bats & Ghosts embellishment pack? Who knew! Sometimes a finishing touch is hiding in supplies we’ve set aside for another season.

The “may all your days be MERRY & BRIGHT” greeting brings everything together, adding a cheerful Christmas wish to this peaceful winter scene. It’s a lovely reminder that beautiful paper, a classic frame, and a few thoughtful details can create a card worth sending.

Ready to create a little winter magic of your own? Hop over to my Online Store and take a closer look at the Alpine Winter Designer Series Paper, Scalloped Christmas Cheer Dies, and Adhesive Backed Bats & Ghosts. Whether you choose a favorite or bring home all three, there’s plenty of creative fun waiting for you! I’ve also included the graphics and links down below for you.

Thank you for stopping by today. Enjoy your measurements graphic, and let this card inspire your next cozy creation!