Pierced Poinsettia

Hello my crafty friends!  We are at the final post of the launch, but I just had to add this beautiful poinsettia set to the collection.  Introducing the Pierced Poinsettias.  There are six dies in this set, with three sizes of poinsettias to fit all your needs and leaves and centres too.  There is a beautiful pierced design on the petals of the flowers giving you an extra detail to your floral elements.  I think these really elevate your Christmas cards to another level.  For the last time this launch I will ask you to leave a comment so you can get the maximum number of post entries into the drawing.  Don't forget to check back on the 10th to see if your name was the one that was drawn out as the winner!  All for now. Sue x

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Holly Lattice Border

Hello bloggers and welcome to the final day of the Christmas die release blog launch.  we are showcasing the Holly Lattice die during this post.  You may have noticed this die on the last post yesterday, but I thought I would share this card as it shows different ways in which you can use this very versatile die.  There are five dies in this set that can be used all together or in separate sections, depending on your needs.  It can be easily nipped apart as I have done here and used in other ways too.  I think you are going to want to try to win this die so add your comment on this post if you do.  There is one final post today and it will be along at noon.  All for now, Sue x

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Merry Christmas

Hello bloggers!  The final post of the day is for the only sentiment in the collection.  Introducing the Merry Christmas sentiment.  While I have done various styles of Merry Christmas des over the years, I have really enjoyed these block lettering dies with debossed elements in each letter.  This one is done in the same way as the Peace and Joy dies from last years collection.  Although it is difficult to see in the photograph of the card, you can see the detail a bit better on the packaging below it.  There are two dies in this set, the Merry Christmas and its shadow backing die.  If used together, you get a nice imprint of the letters so it makes lining it up a breeze too.  Leave your comment and don't forget that we still have a couple more dies to share tomorrow morning!  All for now. Sue x

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Heirloom Flourishes

Hi there my crafty friends!  The next die set that I am showcasing is the Heirloom Flourishes.  This set has two dies in it with the two flourishes facing different directions so they will be useful in any card or project you have in mind.  I have used them here as accents around the poinsettias, but I have still used leaves as well.  These flourishes look great wherever you use them and they can easily be nipped down into smaller sections if need be.  If this set has caught your eye, then why not leave a comment on this post.  You never know, your name might be the one drawn out as the winner!  The final post of the day will be online at 6pm today.  All for now, Sue x

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Timeless Winter Snowflakes

Hi crafters!  This post is to introduce the Timeless Winter Snowflakes.  This set contains four dies, two snowflakes with the matching shadow backing dies.  It was also designed to be used with or without the larger Vintage Crystal Snowflake if desired.   Can you see this die in your craft stash?  Why not just pop a comment on this post so you can get the maximum entries into the drawing.  I have also included the Pinterest button at the bottom of each post so feel free to pin any of the card samples or even the die packaging for later inspiration.  We still have a couple more dies to share today and the next post will be on the blog at 3pm UK time today.  I would love to see you back here then if you can make it.  All for now, Sue x

 

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Vintage Crystal Snowflake

 Good morning all and welcome to day two of the blog launch.  The first die on offer is the Vintage Crystal Snowflake.  This is the largest snowflake that I have ever done as I wanted a snowflake that would make a bold statement by itself.  There are two dies in the set with a shadow die that surrounds the snowflake that can be used if desired.   If you have been on the hunt for such a die, then don't forget to leave a comment on this post in hopes of winning this collection.  I shall return at noon for the next offering.  Looking forward to seeing you back here then.  All for now. Sue x                                                                                              

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Holly Wreath Octagon

Hi crafters!  Welcome back to the final post of the first day.  I am showcasing the Holly Wreath Octagon in this post.  I specifically picked this card to share so as to show how you can use just one section of the die to make a beautiful Christmas card.  This set also has six dies within and has been divided into three different sections. If this set is making you happy, then don't forget to leave a comment on this post for the maximum comments allowed during the contest.  I would love to know what you think so far?  We are starting here again tomorrow morning for day two so hope to see you back then!  All for now. Sue x

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Nostalgic Bauble Octagon

Hello crafters!  The next die on offer is the Nostalgic Bauble Octagon.  This set has six dies in it as well.  Each of these have been designed with three sections so you are able to mix and match them as well as using one, two or all three of the sections for your cards.  If you like this set and would love the chance to win it as well as the rest of the collection, just pop a comment on this post and keep your fingers crossed that your name is the one drawn out to win the lot!  Feel free to add a comment to each and every one of the posts, but please, only one comment per post.  The next set and final set of the day will be here at 6pm tonight.  I really hope you will be able to come back by the blog then.  All for now, Sue x

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Twinkling Lights Octagon

  Hello crafters!  The next die that I would like to share is the Twinkling Lights Octagon.   Shown here, this set has six dies in it so you have the ability to use any of the three distinct sections in this die by themselves or any combination of the other sections with it.  I love the octagon shape as it just adds such pretty interest to them.  While the interior die is definitely Christmassy, the other two sections can easily be used at any time of the year and provides beautiful framed elements to any card or project you have in mind.  If this set is right up your alley, then don't forget to leave a comment on this post to make sure you are entered into the drawing to win it and the rest of the collection.  I will share more dies with you at the 3pm showing.  All for now, Sue x                                                                                     

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Christmas Angel 2026

Hello crafters!  It's time for the 2026 Christmas die release today.  Before we get started, like always, I will be giving away a full set of the ten dies in this collection to one lucky winner.  I will be making a drawing based on the comments left on the posts.  Feel free to comment on each and every post for the maximum amount of entries for the drawing, but only one comment per post please.  I will be doing the drawing and announcing the winner on July 10th so don't forget to check back.  Please don't forget to sign your posts and make sure that you make your signature memorable in some way so that there is no confusion as to who is the winner.  Please add a last name or initial, the city or town where you live or even a funny alias will work.

First up we have the Christmas Angel 2026 to share today.  This angel is beautifully designed with a set of wings that have a lovely pierced detail to them.  There are five dies in this set including the angel, the wings, several stars and a couple of snowflakes too.  If you are an angel lover, like myself, then go ahead and leave a comment on this post.  The next die set will be along at noon UK time today.  Hope to see you then.  All for now, Sue x

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Hope Your Days Are Sunny & Bright

Hi there my crafty friends!  I selected a piece of Pixied card from my stash.  It used Midnight Blue and Aqua Lagoon Pixie Powders.  Next I cut the Fine Postage Stamp Ovals out of white card.  I used the Jamie's Plain Oval dies to create a frame to sit at the edge of the postage stamp oval.  I cut a piece of white card for the back of the val frame.  I sponged some Sailboat Blue distress ink on the bottom for a water line.  Next I cut the sand from the Palm Beach die set and glued it at the bottom of the card.  I cut a palm tree out of tan and green card.  I nipped the head of the palm tree off the green die cut and glued it on to the tan die cut, then glued it coming in from the side.  I added a red beach chair form the Beach Accessories die set and a tropical drink next to it.  I cut the large sun and sponged the edges with Spiced Marmalade and glued it to the top of the card.  I added it to the back of the frame, then added it to the top of the card with mounting foam .  I cut the Hope Your Day is Sunny & Bright in both white and black card,  I used the black die cut as a shadow to the one die cut, then glued it below the oval frame.  The card was completed with white mats and layers.  The finished dimensions are 7"  x 8 1/2" in size.  

Just a quick note to let you know that I will be releasing my new Christmas dies tomorrow on the blog starting at the usual 6am UK time.  I hope you can join me back here then!   All for now. Sue x

 

 

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Best Wishes

Hello bloggers!  I started today's card by cutting thin strips of card in three colours; lilac, lavender and amethyst card.  I love it when I can use leftover bits!  I cut a piece of white card and covered the card with a sticky adhesive sheet.  I added the thin strips in alternating order down the length of the card, then trimmed away any excess.  Next, I cut the Harper die in white twice and the Jayne die in white once.  On one of the Harper dies, I added a lilac backing to it.  On the two remaining dies, I nipped them in half.  I added the cut halves of the Harper die to the top and bottom of the Harper die with the lilac backing.  Then I added the cut halves of the Jayne die to the left and right sides of the Harper die.  I added it to the middle of the card with mounting foam.  I cut the Rose Cluster in white with two piece of white card while cutting.  I used the bottom copy to colour the rose cluster, then I added the top die cut to it.  I used a pair of scissors and nipped away a single rose and added it to the left side of the focal element.  I cut the Best Wishes out of Amethyst card and black card.  I used the black die cut as an offset shadow under the sentiment, then glued it to the middle of the Harper die.  I had some pearl corners in my stash so I used them in the four corners as accents.  The card was completed with white and amethyst card mats and layers.  The finished dimensions are 7 3/4"  x  8 1/4"  in size.  All for now, Sue x
 

 

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