A Sweet Treat with Peppermint Gingies! 🍬❤️

Hello, crafty friends!

Today I'm sharing a super sweet Christmas card featuring two of the adorable "Peppermint Gingies" digital images from Sweet November Stamps! Aren't these two just the cutest little gingerbread friends?!

For this card, I decided to keep things clean and simple and let these sweet characters do all the talking! I stacked the two digital images together to create this playful little gingerbread tower. I just love how the top Gingie is perched on her friend's head, showing off her colourful peppermint treat!

I coloured everything using my trusty Copic Markers, adding lots of warm, golden-brown tones to the gingerbread and some fun, bright colours to their festive outfits and peppermint candies. I love how all those cheerful colours pop against the crisp white background!

To finish off my card, I stamped the perfect little sentiment, "A sweet treat for a sweet you," from another Sweet November Stamps clear stamp set. It couldn't be more fitting for these sugary little cuties!

And guess what?! There are three different sets of Gingies available in the Sweet November Stamps shop! You can choose from the Merry Gingies, Cookie Gingies and Peppermint Gingies. There's even an adorable cocoa-soaking Gingie available too! Seriously, how cute is that?!

Be sure to pop over to the Sweet November Stamps shop and check out all these deliciously adorable digital images!

Thanks so much for stopping by today! Wishing you a little extra sweetness in your day!

Happy colouring! ❤️🍪

~ Ally ~ 

Lighting Up Winter on Main! | Catherine Pooler Designs & Pear Blossom Press Instagram Hop

Hello crafty friends!

Today I'm so excited to be joining in on a super fun Instagram Hop featuring Catherine Pooler Designs and Pear Blossom Press! We're lighting things up with some fabulous products from both companies, and I couldn't resist creating a sweet little winter scene that actually GLOWS! ✨

For today's card, I pulled out the adorable "Winter on Main" stamp and die set from Catherine Pooler Designs. I just love these charming little buildings! They remind me of a cozy small town all dressed up for the holidays, complete with a bakery, bookstore and a beautiful clock tower.

I stamped and colored my little winter village using my Copic Markers and then die cut all of the images. To create my background, I used the fabulous "Notecard Postage Die" to frame my scene. I love the fun postage stamp edges! The black background really makes all those snowy details and colorful buildings POP!

But here's where the REAL magic happens! 💡

 

I added a Pear Blossom Press "EZ Light" behind my scene to bring those adorable little buildings to life! The EZ Light features three tiny lights on one easy-to-use circuit, making it super simple to add some beautiful illumination to your handmade cards. I positioned the lights behind the windows and streetlamp to give my little village a warm, welcoming glow.

Just press the card and watch the magic happen! Isn't that SO FUN?!

I absolutely LOVE how the warm yellow lights shine against that dark, snowy sky. It really brings this charming little winter street to life!

Let's Hop & Win! 🎉

Now for even MORE fun!

Catherine Pooler Designs and Pear Blossom Press have teamed up for an amazing Instagram Hop! You'll see some incredibly creative light-up cards along the way, and there's even a chance to WIN!

🎁 Each company is giving away a $25 prize!

Be sure to head over to Instagram and join the hop, starting with @pearblossompress. Visit all the talented creators along the way for tons of inspiration and all the giveaway details!

You definitely don't want to miss seeing all these amazing light-up creations!

Shop the Products

✨ Catherine Pooler Designs: Shop Here

💡 Pear Blossom Press: Shop Here

Thank you so much for stopping by today! I hope my glowing little winter village inspires you to add some LIGHT to your next crafty creation!

Happy crafting! 💕

~ Ally ~ 

Sending Sweet Gingerbread Hugs! 💕

Hello, crafty friends!

I've got a little sweetness to share with you today! These adorable gingerbread cuties from Sweet November Stamps are just too cute for words! Today's card features the delightful "Mr. & Mrs. Merry Gingies" digital images, and I couldn't resist creating a fun and festive scene with these two sweethearts!

I started by printing out my adorable Gingies along with the "Sending" and "Hugs" words from the "Holiday Banner Sentiment Pack". I just love how these two cuties are holding up their sweet little greeting between them! It's such a fun way to bring the whole scene together.

Next, I masked off my gingerbread friends so I could create a soft, dreamy background using my Copic Airbrush System. I chose pretty shades of pink and blended them together to create a beautiful gradient on both the background wall and the floor. I love how the pink makes those festive greens and reds really pop!

To add a little extra holiday magic, I grabbed the "Signs of the Season" clear stamp set and stamped some dainty little snowflakes across the back wall using pink ink. They add just the right amount of festive detail without taking away from my sweet Gingies!

Once my background was complete, I removed my masks and had so much fun coloring these adorable gingerbread characters with my Copic Markers. From their sweet little rosy cheeks to their bright candy decorations and festive outfits, these two were an absolute joy to bring to life!

And guess what? There are THREE adorable pairs of Gingies available in the Sweet November Stamps shop! Be sure to check out the Merry Gingies, Cookie Gingies, and Peppermint Gingies. They're all absolutely darling and perfect for creating some sweet holiday cards!

You can find these festive friends over at Sweet November Stamps.

Thanks so much for stopping by today! I hope these little gingerbread sweethearts have brought a smile to your face and inspired you to create something sweet this holiday season!

Happy crafting! 💕

~ Ally ~ 

Sending You a Latte Love! ☕❄️

Hello, crafty friends!

Today I'm sharing a fun and festive shaker card featuring some fabulous products from the Catherine Pooler Designs "Stay Cozy" release! There is just something about a cozy cup of something warm, pretty snowflakes, and a little sparkle that makes me smile!

I started my card by choosing a fun, colourful striped patterned paper from the new "Stay Cozy" Patterned Paper Pack for my background. I just love all those gorgeous colours together!

Next, I grabbed the new "Chilly Frame Die" and cut this beautiful, whimsical frame from Aquatini cardstock. I knew immediately that this frame would make the perfect shaker window! I backed the frame with a piece of clear acetate, added a generous sprinkling of gorgeous "Whistler Sequins", and sealed everything up with a piece of white cardstock. Don't you just love a good shaker card?

To dress up my frame, I added some playful snowflakes cut using the coordinating snowflake dies included in the "Chilly Frame Die" set. I used a mix of colours to tie everything together with my striped background.

Of course, no cozy winter card would be complete without a warm drink! I stamped and die cut the adorable mug and little swirl of steam from the "Cup of Cheer" Stamp and Die Set. I used a beautiful combination of Lilac, Sangria, Wintergreen, and Polished inks throughout my card. That sweet minty mug is just the cutest!

To finish everything off, I added the perfect sentiment, "Sending You a Latte Love!" right in the centre of my shaker window.

I absolutely love how this card came together! Between the colourful stripes, whimsical snowflakes, and sparkling sequins, it's such a cheerful way to send a little warmth and love to someone special.

Have you checked out the "Stay Cozy" release yet? There are so many wonderful products to play with!

Thanks so much for stopping by today! Happy crafting! 💜

~ Ally ~