Winter Woods with a Pop of Color featuring our January 2026 Card Kit!
Hello everyone! Heather Hoffman here today, and I had lots of fun playing the elements in the January 2026 Card Kit: The Small Things! I used several elements from the kit to create this fun winter scene – that happy little red bird may be my favorite part of this entire card!
I used some of the La-La Land Crafts Winter Forest 6×6 pattern paper from the kit for the base to my scene, trimming it to slightly smaller than my A2 size white cardbase to leave a small border around.
Next, I die cut the fun Snowy Tree die, using white cardstock for the base layer, the included Sage cardstock from the kit for the detail layer, and pulled out some Spellbinders white glitter cardstock for the snowy die cut layer. I used liquid glue to adhere each layer, and my Embellishment wand to lift and place each piece in it’s spot. I then added that to my scene with foam adhesive for some fun dimension.
I decided to add that sweet little bird from The Small Things stamp set in the kit, and felt like this card needed a fun pop of color. I heat embossed it in white on a scrap of Lipstick cardstock from my stash, and then carefully fussy cut the image out (there are also coordinating dies available as well!). I tucked him into one of the snowy bits on the tree, and adhered with liquid glue. Finished off by stamping a sentiment from the stamp set, trimming into a banner and at an angle, then adhered that with foam adhesive on the card as well!
Are you excited to create a fun scene with this month’s card kit? What color of bird would you put on YOUR tree?!?
SUPPLIES:
|
Thanks so much for stopping by, I hope you have a wonderful day!
Did you know?! We’ve made our card kit subscription BETTER THAN EVER!
Here’s what makes our new service a crafting paradise:
Exclusive Access: As a subscriber, you get first dibs! Each month, you’ll get an exclusive sneak peek at our new kit, with the option to add more coordinating items to your cart, including handy replenishable supplies, all shipped together for your convenience.
Hassle-Free Payments: Say goodbye to monthly billings! Our automated system smoothly charges your preferred card, ensuring an uninterrupted flow of crafty goodness – unless you decide to pause, of course!
$5 Off Magic: Enjoy a special $5 discount off our kit’s retail price, exclusive to our beloved subscribers – no codes needed, just automatic savings!
Crafting Inspirations: Dive into a sea of creative ideas monthly, all tailored around your kit, to keep your inspiration flowing endlessly.
Flexibility First: Fear of commitment? Not here! Our subscription is as flexible as it gets – pause or cancel anytime, no strings attached.
Why wait? Step into the realm of our NEW Simon Says Stamp Monthly Card Kit service. Welcome a box full of crafting marvels, right to your doorstep. Craft with ease and let creativity come to you!
Ready to elevate your craft? Subscribe Now and open the doors to boundless creativity!
We’re thrilled to have you in our crafting community and can’t wait to embark on this renewed creative adventure together!
PSST! Don’t miss this great sale! (going on now!)
25% off Sizzix AND Tim Holtz Sizzix – Celebrating DieCember®!
We’re continuing to celebrate the joy and fun of DieCember®, and today we’re kicking things up a notch with a very special 3-day Sizzix sale!
Enjoy 25% off all Sizzix-branded products, including Sizzix and Tim Holtz for Sizzix, when you use code SZX25 at checkout!*
This is the perfect time to stock up on must-have dies, tools, and essentials—so be sure to shop early for the best selection and enjoy the savings while they last!
Happy DieCember®!
Easy (But Special!) Gift Tags for the Holidays: Yippee for Yana
Hi friends! Please join me in welcoming back the oh-so-talented and amazing Yana Smakula! (Please note: our dear friend Yana is Ukrainian. To show support to our brothers and sisters in Ukraine, please see Yana’s post HERE.)
Hello, crafters, this is Yana Smakula for Simon Says Stamp! Welcome back for another Yippee For Yana video! Today I’m excited to share a festive gift tag tutorial using the Wrapped With Love set – part of our DieCember® release! It’s that time of year when many of us are wrapping gifts, and if you’re like me, adding a handmade tag makes the whole process feel extra special.
In the video, I walk you through how to create the tag shown below, and then I mass-produce six more using the same design. These tags do take a bit of time and attention, but they’re absolutely worth the effort – perfect for your closest friends and family members, the ones who truly treasure handmade touches.
I began by stamping the door onto red cardstock using clear embossing ink, then heat-embossing with Detail White powder. Embossing on colored cardstock is a great shortcut when you’re making multiples – no coloring required! I stamped two doors per 4 ¼ x 5 ½” panel in my MISTI to speed things up. After embossing, I removed the anti-static powder residue with a pencil eraser so the red cardstock looked crisp and clean.
To give the door depth, I added ink blending at the bottom – first with Brick, then with a deeper shade (Cabernet). This instantly adds richness and dimension without the need for markers or paint.
The Wrapped With Love Door Dies are brilliant – they not only cut the door out but also create cut lines so the door can open! You can leave it as-is or add a sentiment, photo, or message behind the door.
I used the additional window dies to create “glass” panels in each door for an elegant look.
Instead of fussing with narrow foam strips, I cut the door shape from fun foam. This is a great trick for mass production – quick dimension, no gaps. I simply trimmed the foam slightly smaller so it wouldn’t show behind the cardstock.
Next, I stamped and die cut the accents:
- Wreaths in Pine ink
- Bows in Cranberry ink
- Sentiments in Antique Gold embossing powder
- I also heat embossed “To:”, “From:”, and a small tree in Antique Gold onto white panels for the inside of each tag.
I die cut the outer tag shape from Rainforest cardstock – this blue-green shade is simply stunning. Then I added a touch of Night ink at the bottom for depth.
I scored the white “To/From” panel at the top so the tag opens easily and attached it behind the Rainforest tag base.
Now the fun part! Adhere the door onto the Rainforest tag. Add the wreath and bow using foam adhesive for dimension. Tie the tag with iridescent cord or baker’s twine (I switched to red-and-white twine when wrapping gifts because it pairs beautifully with kraft paper).
The finished tags feel luxurious, dimensional, and festive – little keepsakes for the people you love most.
Here’s a peek at one of the wrapped gifts with a completed tag attached. Doesn’t it feel like Christmas morning already?
These tags took some time, but crafting them was such a joy. If you’ve already finished your holiday crafting for this year, I still recommend adding the Wrapped With Love bundle to your stash – it’s a beautiful set to reach for next season.
Thanks so much for spending time with me today! I’ll see you soon with more inspiration. Crafty hugs, Yana
WATCH THE VIDEO:
SUPPLIES:
|
Ways to support Ukraine:
If you are looking for ways to support Ukraine, we encourage you to visit this page on Yana’s blog:
A big thank you to YOU, our reader — and to Yana for being our guest!
PSST! Don’t miss this great sale! (going on now!)
