Cozy Winter Greetings with Spellbinders and Simon Hurley

 Hello everyone!! Welcome to my cozy corner of winter crafting! Today, I’m sharing a trio of cards created with the new ski-sons-greetings collection by Simon Hurley at Spellbinders — featuring charming A-frame cabins, snowy trees, and a cheerful skier gliding through frosty hills.

For my friends in Switzerland, it's also available at the shop Scraphouse.

I fell in love with the small cabin and the embossing folders and the skiers are so close to my heart :) These dies make it so easy to create little winter stories — whether it’s a season of cheer, a happy new year, or winter greetings, there’s a touch of magic in every layer! 

Grab your inks, a hot drink, and let’s dive into some winter inspiration

I have linked the supplies below for easy access to you :) I did make a video, which I will be adding within a week I hope.

Card 1 – Season of Cheer 

For this card, I chose a deep red cabin against a soft blush pink sky. I used the Ski Lodge, Streamline embossing folder along with the Mistletoe Greetings from the previous release, which I used my glimmer to hot foil. The background has that gentle snowy swirl, created using the embossing folder for subtle texture. 

I ink-blended around the trees and roofline for contrast, then finished it off with a simple sentiment banner: “Season of Cheer”

It feels like a warm cabin glowing in the middle of a quiet snowfall :)

🎿 Card 2 – Winter Greetings

This one captures the fun and sporty side of winter! I used the Ski Lodge, Hit the Slopes, Streamline embossing folder along with the Christmas Greetings Etched Dies.

I added the adorable skier die cut, surrounded by evergreens dusted with ink-blended greens. The sentiment “Winter Greetings” is stacked in soft pastels with a touch of shimmer to bring in that frosty, magical light. I used a soft ombré blend of blue, lilac, and pink for the sky to give it that crisp winter morning vibe.

🎄 Card 3 – Happy New Year

For the final card, I went bold and bright! I used the Ski Lodge, Streamline embossing folder along with the Mistletoe Greetings from the previous release, which I used my glimmer to hot foil.

A pink A-frame cabin sits against a rich red background, dotted with white splatters to mimic falling snow. I love how the mix of warm pinks and cool greens gives a festive, slightly retro holiday feel. The banner saying “Happy New Year” ties it all together — cheerful and full of hope for new beginnings.

I had so much fun playing with this collection — it’s the perfect mix of cozy and creative!

Which one would you like to create this winter: the red cabin, the pink-frame, or out on the ski slopes? ⛷️

Thank you for stopping by and have a nice day!

Pinkfresh Studio “Flourish & Glow” Release Blog Hop

Hello crafty friends! I’m so excited to join today’s Pinkfresh Studio “Flourish & Glow” Release Blog Hop— it’s filled with fresh, elegant designs and endless creative possibilities! This release truly captures the beauty of floral detail and heartfelt sentiments, and I can’t wait to share a couple of cards I created using these new products. There is gorgeous Washi in this release too :)

I have the full supplies listed below, so it's easy for you if you would like something :) I also made a video, hopefully I will post it tomorrow if not later today!

Card 1: Lots of Thanks

For my first card, I used the Cozy Blooms washi, coordinating dies, Bloom of Thanks dies and the Decorative Frames (from the previous release) - a perfect combination for creating layered floral magic! As you know, I love shaker interactive elements, so this is a shaker card...lol

I started by softly blending Lemon Whip, Sunkissed and Peony inks over a panel. Then I die-cut  “THANKS” die-cut letters to give them a warm, gradient glow. Then, I added the stunning Cozy Blooms Washi Tape florals onto vellum, arranging them around the letters for a gorgeous, dimensional look.

To complete the design, I used the Decorative Frame pressplate and die for a stitched border and finished it off with the sentiment “lots of thanks” from the coordinating stamp set. I love how the florals pop against the white background — cheerful and elegant at once! 

Card 2: You Make Life Beautiful

My second card features the Peony Glow stamp, stencil and dies, Floral Lattice coverplate, Keepsakes of the Heart dies and stencil and the Double Stitched Rectangle dies. — and it’s truly a showstopper in bold colors. 

This is special stamp as it's designed by Pinkfresh owner and a dear friend Kinnari herself. Check out the washi too, it's GORGEOUS. 

I colored the beautiful bouquet using Pinkfresh inks (Sparkling Rose, Paradise, Candy Apple, Raspberry Bliss, Marigold, Waterfall, Grassy Knoll, Emerald City) for a bold, fresh feel.

The bouquet sits inside a softly shaded vase from the Keepsakes of the Heart collection, framed with a rose gold glitter border for a touch of shimmer. The Floral Lattice Cover Plate Die adds subtle texture in the background.

To tie everything together, I added the sentiment “You make life beautiful” — because who wouldn’t want to receive a card like that, right?

Giveaway

Pinkfresh Studio will be giving away the full release on the Pinkfresh blog & YouTube channel.

As well as a total of TEN $50 gift cards along the hop. As usual the winners will be selected from the comments.

Pinkfresh Studio will pull the winners & post them on October 29, 2025, on their GIVEAWAY PAGE.

Don't forget to check that page & claim your prize within 2 weeks.

Here is the link to complete HOP list

CLICK TO ENTER HERE

Thank you so much for stopping by today! I hope my cards inspired you to play with this new release and bring your own floral ideas to life. 

Pinkfresh Studio - Birthday Card - From Flat to Fabolous

Hello crafty friends, I am on Pinkfresh YouTube channel today with this fun card, which is a lovely combination of partial die-cutting, dry embossed texture, stencilled ink blending and a touch of glittery shine. 

I have added the supply list below for you. I would be more than happy if you shop via my link. Thank you.

YouTube link HERE

Pinkfresh Studio “Forests & Fables” Release Blog Hop

Hello and Welcome to the Pinkfresh Studio "Forests & Fables" release blog hop. I’m so excited you’re here today. This release has completely stolen my heart – it’s all about storytelling, books, and magic. Whether you’re a bookworm, a dreamer, or someone who just loves sending joy through handmade cards, there’s something here for you.

Today, I’m sharing four cards that showcase the versatility of these new products. Let’s dive in! I am featuring the Nature's Narrative Stencil and dies combo, Lacy Lattice coverplate die, Rooted in Wonder stamp and dies, Twilight Tales Press plate, stamp, dies and stencils, Petal Trellis coverplate.

Card 1:

For the first card, I reached for the Nature’s Narrative product suite, Rooted in Wonder stamp and Die along with the Guiding Light stencils (for the clouds). Rainbows always feel magical, and this die creates a gorgeous layered arch. I blended inks in bright rainbow shades, then tucked in florals and butterflies for a garden-like feel. The sentiment “May your day be rooted in wonder” feels perfect for birthdays or just-because cards.

Adding the clouds gives the rainbow scene a soft, dreamy background.

Card 2

This one was so much fun to make! I turned the open book image into a snowy holiday globe. I then filled it with sparkling glitter for a winter wonderland look. The Cozy Christmas vibes are strong here, and it’s such a unique twist on a holiday card.

Card 3:

For this card, I used the Twilight Tales Press Plate, stamp, die along-with the coordinating die. This arrangements of the images looks almost like a storybook wreath. The Petal Trellis Cover Plate added a soft stitched texture in the background.

I did the foiling onto the new Heat resistant Acetate using the Moondust foil by Spellbinders.

The sentiment “Wishing you a birthday full of magical chapters” makes this card perfect for any book lover :)

Card 4:

For the last card, I leaned into a bolder color palette, I used the negative foiling technique from the leftover foil from the previous card.

The sentiment “The world is your book – go fill it with adventures” makes this an encouraging card for graduations, new jobs, or anyone starting a new journey. This year I needed few such cards for my family :)

Metallic foiling adds a “magical spark” that pairs beautifully with book themes.

GIVEAWAYS:

Pinkfresh Studio will be giving away the full release on the Pinkfresh blog & YouTube channel.

As well as a total of TEN $50 gift cards along the hop. As usual the winners will be selected from the comments.

Pinkfresh Studio will pull the winners & post them on September 30, 2025, on their GIVEAWAY PAGE.

Don't forget to check that page & claim your prize within 2 weeks.

Here is the link to complete HOP list

CLICK TO ENTER HERE

Tell me in the comments – which one speaks to you most: the book wreath, the foiled adventure card, the holiday shaker, or the rainbow wonder?

Happy hopping, and happy crafting!

Altenew September Release Blog Hop + Giveaway + 4 Cards to Brighten Your Day

Hello, crafty friends! I’m excited to join Altenew September Release blog hop today! There are lots of wonderful products for a variety of style. Each one has its own vibe — from bold and graphic, to soft and painterly. Let’s dive in! I used a few of them here.

You can check out the entire release HERE

Card 1: Sending Love and Sunshine

For the first card, I started with the Checkerboard Tiles stencil to create a cheerful pink-to-yellow ink-blended background. Doesn’t it just scream sunshine? I paired it with bold black foliage from the Autumn Whispers stamp and die set. The contrast makes the leaves pop right off the card! A little gold thread adds a finishing touch.

1. Mask the white panel on a flat surface. 

2. Ink blend lightly starting with a yellow and fading to pink at the bottom to create a smooth ombré

3. Position the checkerboard stencil. Start with the lightest ink (yellow) at the top and finish with the pink at the bottom.

4. Remove stencil, set panel aside. 

5. Stamp foliage in black onto white cardstock; die-cut. For crisp blacks use a pigment or crisp dye ink.

6. Arrange leaves on the lower right of the blended panel. Adhere some pieces flat and lift others with foam tape for dimension.

7. Tie a small gold thread bow and attach near the stems. Add the sentiment top-left with foam tape.

Question for you: Do you love bright backgrounds with bold accents, or do you usually go tone-on-tone?

Card 2: Wishing You a Day Full of Smiles

This card is all about the gorgeous Fanciful Pansies stamp, dies and the coordinating stencil.

1. Die-cut all the images.

2. Adhere the flower on foam tape slightly over the panel edge for a modern look. Add the sentiment die/strip at the lower right. Cut the vellum panel and add behind the main floral image.

Card 3: Woodland Magic

I played with the Woodland Path set. Look at those mushrooms! I love how the teal and orange combo creates a whimsical, storybook feel. A soft ink-blended background and gold splatters ties it all together.

1. Emboss the mushroom cluster using the 3D embossing folder onto white cardstock. Use a detail ink for clean edges.

2. Add base colors with ink blending: teal for accent leaves, warm orange for mushroom caps, golden browns for stems. Use layered blending: light color → darker in shadow areas.

3. Add depth with a small detail brush or marker — deepen shadows where elements overlap.

4. Trim or die-cut the cluster as needed. Lightly blend a soft horizon or background color on your panel (pale aqua) so the scene doesn’t float on stark white.

5. Adhere the scene to the panel with a mix of flat glue and foam tape for dimension. Add sentiment above center. Finish with gold splatters or a touch of clear shimmer on mushrooms.

Tell me: Do you enjoy using unexpected colors for nature scenes, or do you prefer staying realistic?

Finally for my fourth and last card

I used the Autumn Whispers stamps and dies, Checkerboard Tiles stencil and the Nesting Circles die set

1. Dry emboss a white panel using the stencil. 

2. Sponge a touch of pink and turquoise ink to the cardbase.

3. Stamp the leaf image using various ink colors. Die.cut them.

4. Die-cut a circle from the embossed panel. Die-cut a gold frame using two of the smaller dies. Adhere the panel to the card using 3d foam. Adhere the circle using liquid adhesive and the frame using 3d foam. 

5. Assemble the leaves on a semi wreath format.

💛 That’s all four for today! Each card shows a different side of Altenew’s versatility — playful, elegant, and magical.

Which of these four is YOUR favorite style? I’d love to hear in the comments!

Giveaway info:

$300 in total prizes! To celebrate this release, Altenew is giving away a $100 gift certificate to 1 lucky winner and a $50 gift certificate to 4 winners! Please leave a comment on the Altenew Blog and each designer’s blog post on the blog hop list below by September 24th for a chance to win. Altenew will draw 5 random winners from the comments left on each stop of this blog hop and announce the winners on the Altenew's Blog Hop Post on September 26th, 2025.

The winner of the $100 gift certificate will be chosen from comments left on the Altenew blog.

You can check out the entire release HEREYou are invited to the Inlinkz link party!

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