Penguining to Look a Lot Like Christmas with Sassy's LLC

Today I am sharing the set of cards I created using the November 2021 SheetLoad of Cards sketch from Call Me Crafty Al and the adorable digital images from Sassy’s LLC. I printed the penguins and sentiments from Emergency Card Kit 48, resized them to fit the sketch, and prepped everything so I had extras just in case. I trimmed the penguin panels to the two by three inch size required by the sketch and used a coordinating rectangle die for the sentiment strips. Instead of patterned paper for the background layer, I embossed Fog cardstock with a snowflake folder to create a soft winter texture.

Once everything was prepped, I followed the sketch to assemble the cards. I layered patterned pieces onto a dark blue strip, added my trimmed penguin panel, then layered the sentiment strip. I used an A2 card base and adhered the debossed snowflake background to the front, then added all the layers on top. I also created an inside sentiment panel using a scalloped rectangle and glued it inside the card. Each penguin looks so cute on the cool gray and blue palette and the full set of ten cards came together beautifully.

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A Magical New Release with Kindred Stamps

Hello friends, I am excited to share two cards I created with the brand new Kindred Stamps release and the first card has a full video tutorial embedded below. I used the Imagination stamp set to color up the sweetest little mischievous purple dragon, very much inspired by a certain spark-of-creativity character so many of us adore. I built my own stamped background on lavender cardstock, added soft ink blended clouds, and paired everything with bright patterned paper to give the card that whimsical, theme-park-day kind of feel. You can watch the full process in the embedded tutorial where I walk through coloring, stamping, ink blending, and assembling the final layout.

For the second card, I kept the magic going by featuring the large round attraction image from the same set, which definitely gives a nod to a beloved geometric landmark that lights up the night. I colored it in with soft tones, paired it with more Around the World pattern paper, and created a simple but fun layout. This second project is shared as a bonus video in my YouTube Members section, where I walk through the full coloring and assembly process.

I had so much fun creating with this release and love how each card hints at a favorite park memory while still letting the stamp set shine. Be sure to check out the full tutorial for the first card and then hop over to YouTube if you want to see the member-exclusive video for the second one. I would love to hear which project you enjoyed most and if anything from this release found its way into your cart today.

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Yay It’s Christmas in Pink and Teal with Emily Moore Designs

I had so much fun creating this Christmas card using products from Emily Moore Designs for their very first Christmas Craft Along event. I went with non traditional colors and built the whole card around a pink, teal, and holographic palette. I created the background with the Christmas Sweater Layered Stencil on kraft cardstock, using white ink for the first layer and then adding teal and pink inks for the next layers. I die cut the panel with a doily style frame and added a soft mint panel behind the opening. I also sprayed the stenciled pieces with a glitter dust spray to make the white ink shine. After that, I die cut several ornaments from holographic cardstock and arranged them behind the frame to create a bright and sparkly focal point.

To finish the card, I added the layered yay sentiment and stamped the rest of the greeting in pink ink, then cut it with a banner die. I decorated the inside of the card with leftover stenciled pieces and a few little banner accents to tie everything together. I love that this card mixes Christmas products with everyday elements and still feels festive. You can watch the entire process in the video below to see how all the pieces came together.

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Autumn Thanks with Trinity Stamps

For today’s card I used Trinity Stamps products and created a soft, warm background with layered stenciling. I started with a piece of Madera Beach cardstock and cut it with the 4 by 5¼ rectangle die from the Trinity Stamps A2 Card Essentials Die Set 2. I stenciled the Checkered Background Stencil with Doe ink from Pinkfresh Studio, then added the Stripe Squares Checkered Background Add-On Stencil over the top with Warm Buff ink. For the sentiment, I die cut the word thanks from the Big Thanks Cut and Foil Die Set using rose gold cardstock. I cut the word a second time from Madera Beach scrap cardstock and glued the layers together for extra stability. I stamped the Filled With Gratitude envelope image onto Madera Beach cardstock with Pinecone VersaFine Clair ink and embossed it with clear powder.

I colored the image using my Ranger Tim Holtz Distress Watercolor Pencils and then die cut it with the coordinating die. I glued the checkered background onto a top folding A2 card base and popped up the colored envelope with 1mm foam tape. I added the stacked thanks sentiment under the envelope using liquid glue. To finish the card, I placed a few Transparent Sparkle Enamel Dots around the design for a little shine. I also added a short video below that walks through the process of watercoloring the image.

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Shining Bright Handmade Hanukkah Card with Cardstock Warehouse

Hanukkah is such a beautiful celebration of light, so I wanted to create a card that really sparkles and shines! I started by die cutting the GeoSquares decorative plate from Scrapbook.com out of New Blue Colorplan cardstock from Cardstock Warehouse and layered it over an A2 panel of Azure Blue. The tone-on-tone look adds so much depth and texture. Next, I die cut the “Happy Hanukkah” sentiment and shadow from Azure Blue and New Blue, gluing them together for a soft layered look. I used Gold Precious Metals Mirror cardstock for the menorah, cutting out all the detailed pieces and layering them for shine. The candles and melting wax were die cut from Madero Beach Speckle Tone, and I added Sorbet Yellow flames for that perfect warm glow.

Once everything was assembled, I added the menorah to the bottom of my card front and adhered the sentiment with foam adhesive for dimension. A few splatters of gold watercolor gave it a festive shimmer, and I finished it off with champagne glitter Pops of Color across the sentiment to create a subtle ombré sparkle effect. I love how this card came together — simple layers, bold blues, and a little shine to celebrate the season of light.

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Festive Poinsettias with Simon Hurley and Ranger Ink

For today’s card, I’m playing with some of the Stellar Inks and pastes from Simon Hurley and Ranger Ink, and I am obsessed with how festive this background turned out! I started with an A2 panel of Distress Mixed Media Heavystock and the Festive Poinsettias stencil set. For the first layer, I blended on Love Bomb Stellar Ink, then layered Later Gator and Ivy League for the leaves. The third stencil layer was inked with Weeping Willow Stellar Ink, and before adding the fourth, I splattered on a little Golden Hour Solar Spray for shimmer and texture. Once that dried, I used Shooting Star Stellar Ink with Golden Hour Solar Paste through the final stencil layer to create those glowing, metallic accents.

While my panel dried, I stamped two sentiments from the Ho Ho Ho stamp set—“Glad Tidings to You” and “Ho Ho Ho”—in Emboss It Ink on red cardstock. I heat embossed them with White Super Fine Detail Embossing Powder, then die cut them with the coordinating dies. To add some dimension, I stacked each sentiment with two additional red die cuts behind. Once the background was dry, I used my Deckle Torn Edge Trimmer to trim the panel to 4" x 5¼" and cut it at an angle to remove a small spot of smeared paste (a happy little design adjustment!). I glued it onto a top-folding white A2 card base and finished by adhering the sentiments to the lower right corner. The angled design paired with the shimmer of Solar Paste makes this card festive, modern, and full of Christmas cheer!

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Vintage Holiday Cheer with Scrapbook.com’s Yuletide Collection

For today’s card, I created a vintage-inspired holiday design using the beautiful Yuletide collection from Scrapbook.com. I started by attaching a piece of dark green patterned paper from the Yuletide A2 Paper Pad to a top-folding A2 card base. Then I trimmed another green pattern with holly and bells in the upper left corner to 4” x 5¼” and added Yuletide Rub-Ons for extra holly, florals, and a postcard cancellation mark. To give the background more texture, I stamped the solid-looking image from the Yuletide Clear Stamp Set around the panel using Vintage Photo Distress Ink. I saved a quarter-inch strip from trimming the panel, flipped it over to show the striped green pattern, and lightly distressed the edges with a blending brush and Vintage Photo Ink. I also stamped the music notes from the same stamp set onto cream patterned paper, die cut it with the coordinating Yuletide die, and inked the edges for that perfect aged look.

Once everything was inked and ready, I layered the striped strip and the music note element toward the bottom left side of the card, trimming off the extra, and then used the leftover pieces to balance the design in the upper right corner. I die cut the word “Merry” twice from red patterned paper and once from cream paper using the Christmas Joy Decorative Die Set, stacked the reds together, and offset the cream layer slightly to create a soft drop shadow. I glued the sentiment to the center of the card, just above the green patterned strip, and added white gel pen highlights to the letters for extra shine. To finish, I added five Vanilla Bean Gloss Pops of Color around the layered die cuts for subtle dimension. I love how this card captures that nostalgic, cozy Christmas feel with a touch of vintage charm.

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Be Merry Sweet Christmas Mice with Cardstock Warehouse

I’m feeling extra festive in my craft room today with this cheerful Christmas card! I started by trimming an A2 panel of Madero Beach Speckletone cardstock and layered it with a Forest Green Colorplan piece that I die cut using the Quilted Diamond Backdrop from Lawn Fawn. Once the background was ready, I die cut the Giant Be Merry sentiment twice from Lampone Sirio cardstock and once from Madero Beach, stacking the red layers together and slightly offsetting the Madero Beach layer for a soft drop-shadow effect. It adds such fun dimension against the green quilted background!

Next, I stamped and stenciled the adorable images from the Sweet Christmas Mice set using Crunchy Leaf ink and Pinkfresh Studio inks for blending. After coloring, I restamped the outlines in Pinecone Versafine Clair to sharpen the details and used the coordinating dies to cut everything out. Before cutting, I stamped the sentiments — “Can you believe it?” and “Christmas is here!” — into the speech bubbles. I adhered the “Be Merry” sentiment flat to the card front and popped up the mice, hearts, cupcake, and speech bubbles with foam adhesive for dimension. To finish it off, I added a few champagne glitter Pops of Color around the top of the card for a festive sparkle. I love how playful and bright this design turned out — the perfect mix of merry and sweet!

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Don’t Feed the Plants! A Little Shop-Inspired Card with The Sassy Club

Today’s card is inspired by one of my favorite campy classics, Little Shop of Horrors! I wanted to create a spooky-fun scene that felt like stepping right into the musical. I started by die cutting a piece of lime green cardstock with the Admit One A7 die from Popsiclesticks, then used The Sassy Club’s Vines stencil with Distress Inks in Twisted Citron and Pine Needles to build the background. Once the ink was dry, I stamped a few vine details from the stamp set in Green Oasis and Grass Green inks to add extra depth and texture. The shop building was die cut from Pencil Eraser cardstock and given a brick texture with Miss Ink Stamps’ Cobblestone stencil using Fired Brick and Aged Mahogany inks. I darkened the door and window frame cut out of Lime Green with Pine Needle, used Powder Green cardstock for the glass, and added a “bloody” splatter from the Hungry Plant stamp set in Tulip Red—because this shop definitely has a bite!

The awning might be my favorite part. I alternated strips of bright red and white cardstock for that retro vibe, gluing the top edge flat and using one millimeter foam adhesive on the bottom to make it pop off the building. My mischievous shopkeeper, holding a rather hungry-looking plant, was stamped in Onyx Black ink, colored with OLO markers, and highlighted with a white gel pen before being popped up in front of the shop. To finish it off, I glued the whole panel onto a 6.5 by 5-inch card base and added the perfect touch inside—“Mushnik’s Flower Shop” and the cheeky sentiment “Feed me cake and tell me I’m pretty.” It’s a fun, slightly sassy nod to one of my all-time favorite monster musicals!

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A Magical Night Under the Full Moon with Miss Ink Stamps

There’s something about a full moon that’s both peaceful and a little mysterious, and I wanted to capture that feeling in my card today. I used products from the Magic Collection by Miss Ink Stamps, including the Fantastic stamp set, A2 Castle Scene Die, and Night Sky stencil set. I started by ink blending the background, focusing on creating that soft, glowing moonlight. I built layers of gray, blue, and black Distress Inks, working darkest at the edges and blending softly toward the moon so the light feels like it’s spilling across the card.

Once my sky had that perfect eerie glow, I added the castle silhouette and my character to the scene. The warm kraft cardstock peeked out just enough to give a natural tone beneath all the cool night colors. I love how the layered stencils and die cuts came together to create a story — one of magic, transformation, and a night filled with possibility.

Don't forget to check out how I colored my werewolf if you're a member of my YouTube Channel!

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