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12 Days of Christmas – Day 10: Festive Country Birdhouse Bundle

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Hello Stampin’ Friends ~

Welcome back to Linda’s Stampin’ Escape and Day 10 of our 12 Days of Christmas series! 🎄 Today’s card takes a walk through a peaceful winter woodland, where chickadees flit among pine boughs, bringing festive cheer to your Christmas projects. With the Country Birdhouse Bundle and Nests of Winter Designer Paper, creating this serene and versatile card is a breeze—and just wait until you see how these products can carry you right into the spring season! 🌸

This bundle is packed with charming details, from intricate birdhouse dies to adorable bird and floral stamps. Whether you’re creating a wintry masterpiece like today’s card or a spring-inspired design, the versatility of this bundle ensures it’s a year-round crafting must-have.

For today’s card, I combined the chickadee stamp with pine accents and the cozy woodland designs from the Nests of Winter Designer Paper. The delicate patterns on the paper bring the perfect touch of texture and seasonal charm, making it easy to craft a cohesive look.

To keep the focus on the birdhouse scene, I die-cut the birdhouse from one of the wood patterns from the Country Woods Designer paper and the bird from the Nests of Winter paper. Then, I nestled them into a setting of pine boughs and branches, creating a scene reminiscent of a snowy winter morning. Look at the dimension and texture in this card!

No Christmas card is complete without a cheerful sentiment! I chose the “Be Merry” stamp from the Christmas Labels Stamp Set. Using one of the birdhouse dies, I stamped the greeting onto the die cut perch, adding a touch of whimsy and cohesiveness to the design.

While today’s card is all about Christmas, the Country Birdhouse Bundle is designed to shine in every season. Imagine swapping out the pine boughs for blooming flowers in spring or colorful leaves in autumn. Birds are a universal symbol of beauty and renewal, making this set a timeless addition to your collection.

Christmas is right around the corner, and it’s the perfect time to craft heartfelt cards for loved ones. But with the Country Birdhouse Bundle, you’re not just investing in holiday crafting—you’re setting yourself up for creative success all year long.

I’d love to see your take on today’s card or how you’re using the Country Birdhouse Bundle. Share your creations with me on social media or in our VIP group! And don’t forget—our 12 Days of Christmas series isn’t over yet. Be sure to check back for more festive inspiration! 😊

Happy crafting and …

Discover the Beauty of the Nests of Winter Suite

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Hello Stampin’ Friends,

As we embrace the changing seasons, I’m excited to share one of the most versatile suites from the new Holiday Mini Catalog: the Nests of Winter Suite, featuring the Winterly Tree Top Bundle. Whether you’re a cardmaker, scrapbooker, or simply someone who loves creating with paper, this suite offers a beautiful array of elements to enhance your projects for any occasion, all year long.

One of the standout features of the Winterly Tree Top Bundle is the intricately designed pine frame die. This die adds an elegant and natural touch to your creations, perfect for highlighting winter scenery or framing your favorite photos. On today’s card, we paired this frame with the stunning Winter Meadow Designer Paper, showcasing how it beautifully accents the serene winter landscape.

Imagine using this pine frame in your scrapbooking layouts—framing those cozy winter memories like family gatherings, snow days, or holiday celebrations. It’s an effortless way to draw attention to the heart of your project; your photos. The frame adds just the right amount of detail, enhancing without overwhelming.

While the Nests of Winter Designer Paper features gorgeous images of birds with coordinating dies, I decided to “fussy cut” the bird used on today’s card. There’s something soothing about the process of cutting out these delicate images by hand—it’s a creative ritual that many of us enjoy. Fussy cutting allows for precise placement, adding a personal touch that makes each card feel truly special.

What I love most about the Nests of Winter Suite is its versatility. While it’s perfect for creating stunning winter scenes and holiday cards, the suite can easily transition to any time of year. The elements within the Winterly Tree Top Bundle, such as the pine frame and bird images, can be used for birthday cards, thinking-of-you notes, and even nature-inspired projects.

The Nests of Winter Suite satisfies every creative need, offering you endless possibilities for cardmaking, scrapbooking, and beyond. Whether you love the calming process of fussy cutting or prefer the quick efficiency of coordinating dies, this suite gives you the tools to create meaningful projects with ease.

If you’re ready to elevate your crafting experience and bring your winter (and year-round!) creations to life, I encourage you to add the Nests of Winter Suite to your collection. Discover the Versatility of the Nests of Winter Suite: A Year-Round Creative Must-Have! Let the pine frames highlight your favorite moments, and allow the delicate bird images to inspire your next project.

If this is a “must have” for you … leave a comment and let me know if I have inspired you with this beautiful card.

Thanks for joining me today!

Sneak Peek: Nests of Winter Suite from the Holiday Mini Catalog

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Hello Stampin’ Friends ~

I’m so excited to give you a sneak peek of the Nests of Winter Suite from the upcoming Holiday Mini Catalog! This suite is an absolute gem, perfect for cozy, winter-themed projects and versatile enough to use all year long. ❄️ Whether you’re making holiday cards, thank-you notes, or winter birthday greetings, this suite has you covered.

Today, I’m sharing a replay from my LIVE session on Tuesday, where I demonstrated how to create two quick and easy cards from a single sheet of the beautiful pattern paper in this suite. 🌟 The sheet I used is perfect for making six cards, and I’m showing you two designs to get your creative juices flowing. The patterns are stunning and make creating gorgeous cards a breeze!

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Card 1 & 2: Quick and Easy from One Sheet 📜✂️

For the first two cards, I used a sheet featuring a serene scene with the bird and pussy willows. The beauty of this design is that you can easily cut it into 4″ x 5 1/4″ sections, creating multiple cards with minimal effort. The colors are soft yet bold, with a mix of gray, whites, and reds that capture the essence of a peaceful winter day.

Here I used the Stylish Shapes to highlight my greeting. The second card has a banner cut from the Stylish Shapes and then I fussy cut around the greeting to create a bit of a focal point.

Card 3: Featuring the Coordinating Dies ✨

The third card is all about showcasing the fabulous coordinating dies that come with the suite. I used the Winterly Trees dies, which perfectly match some of the birds (and more) in the paper pack. These intricate dies add a lovely touch of dimension and elegance to any project. I highlighted one of the bird pairs by die-cutting it from a piece of the pattern paper and layering it over a piece of the Naturally Gilded Specialty Paper. The result is a stunning card that’s sure to impress! Oh yes … and off camera, I tucked some silver cord behind the greeting.

This suite is much more than just holiday-themed suite; it’s a versatile collection that you can use throughout the year for various occasions. From winter wonderlands to beautiful cards to show how much you appreciate your friends, the possibilities are endless! 🏞️

Add It to Your Wish List! ✨📝

I hope these projects inspire you to add the Nests of Winter Suite to your wish list. It’s a must-have for anyone who loves creating beautiful, seasonal cards and projects. And if you’re interested, I’m considering hosting a class to dive deeper into this suite and explore all its creative possibilities. Would you like to join? Let me know in the comments!

Happy crafting! ✨