Nutcracker Guardians

Hello!  It's almost time to start on those Christmas cards.  Today I have a super quick card with just a little bit of coloring.  This handsome fellow is from the Nutcracker Guardians Stamp Set by Crafty Stamp Co.  This card was based on a sketch that I followed pretty closely this time.

I love his soft colors against the patterned paper.  Definitely not your traditional colors for sure.  The pattern packs I used are Christmas Snow and Lovely As A Rose

Background Papers:

• Pink Cardstock: 5.5" x 4.25"
• Pastel Snowflake Background Layer: 5.25" x 4.0"
• Brown Snowflake Paper Layer: 4.75" x 3.5"
• Snowflake Base for Nutcracker: 3.5" x 2.25"
• Glittered Sentiment Base: .875" x 1.375"

COPIC Colors:

• B0000, B000, B00, B02
• RV91, R83
• C0, C2, C4
• E000, E00, E11
• E30, E31, E33

You're Simply Incredible

Backpacks are packed, pencils are sharpened, and the kids are settling back into the school groove! This school-themed card was created with the new Capes & Courage stamp set by Pajama Craft Stamps, and it’s all about celebrating brave hearts, big smiles, and everyday heroes. Because let’s be honest—some of the most incredible people shine with or without a cape!

My little friend was colored with the following Copic colors:

• E000, E00, E11 - skin
• Y21, YR21, YR31 - hair
• YG01, YG17, YG25 - cape and socks
• R05, R08, R24 - shirt and shoes
• B37, B39 - shorts
• BOO, BG01 - tights
• Y00, Y06 - tights

The paper that I used on this project is called Apple Seeds & ABC's by Unity Stamps.  The die cut set that I used is from My Favorite Things, which is no longer in business, called Blueprint #13.

I had so much fun creating this card, and I think it’s the perfect way to brighten someone’s day and remind them just how super they are.

Thank you for spending a little bit of time with me and I hope you have an amazing day!

Sandy

Winter Wonderland Snow Globe Shaker Card

 

 

Snowflakes, snow globes, and a little shaker magic—what could be more festive for Christmas? This cheerful shaker card is full of wintry sparkle and holiday fun, and I created it with the new Winter Wonderland Snow Globe Craft Die Set along with a few other new dies from this release. I especially love the Merry Christmas sentiment with its playful, wonky letters. It adds the perfect touch of whimsical snowy goodness!

I also have a YouTube process video available if you’d like to follow along and see how this merry little snow globe came together. I hope it inspires you to shake up some holiday creativity and make a festive card of your own!

 YouTube Link: https://youtu.be/ZfTwc597dxs

Products Used:

✨Winter Wonderland Snow Globe Craft Die Set
✨Merry Christmas Craft Die
✨Notched Corner Craft Die
✨Starlight Jewel Re-mixed 6x6 Paper Pad
✨Pearl Glass Shaker Dots

Have A Web-tastic Day

Not too spooky, just a little bit cutesy, this grinning jack o’lantern is all smiles as he peeks out from a tangle of spooky spider webs. He looks like he is ready to light up the night, tell a few pumpkin jokes. He is just one of a trio from the Patchwork Pumpkins by Pajama Crafter Stamps, and each pumpkin has its own playful personality. For this card, I created my own inked spooky background using several shades of purple ink, blending them together to give the scene a rich, magical Halloween glow. Then I trimmed it out with spider webs to add a little eerie texture, a little crafty drama, and just the right amount of boo-tiful fun.

My friend is colored with Copic markers in the following colors:  

• Y32, YR12, YR15, YR18 - pumpkin
• T1, T3, T5, T7 - gray
• YG61, G43, G46 - leaves
• Y00, Y02, Y13, Y17 - yellow
• YG11, YG05, YG63 - bright green
• RV10, RV02 - pink
• V01, V12, V15, V17 - purple
• B000, B00, BG02 - blue

The sentiment is the from cardstock using the Dang, Whoa, Yikes! Word and Shadow Die Set.  I dusted the edges of the yellow shadow with a little Carved Pumpkin Distress Oxide Ink.  The letters were dusted with a bit of Twisted Citron Distress Oxide Ink. To add a little more interest to the letters, I used a marker to add a few little lines and stars similar to using a white gel pen.  The smaller sentiment at the bottom corner of the card is from the Boo-larina Stamp Set.  

This little guy just makes me so happy and makes me look forward to spooky season.  How about you?

Sandy