Sweet November Stamps ~ A Masculine Holiday Trio

Today I’m sharing a festive and fun holiday card featuring the brand-new “Nutcracker Trio” clear stamp set from Sweet November Stamps! This whimsical set includes three charming nutcracker characters, and I couldn’t resist showcasing all three of them together on one cheerful card.

I stamped and colored each nutcracker using my Copic Markers, giving each one their own personality with bright pops of colour and classic toy-soldier details. To keep the focus on the trio, I framed them in a crisp stitched-edge rectangle, then paired the panel with some vibrant patterned papers full of ornaments and holiday icons. The playful prints bring in just the right amount of festive flair!

This design makes a fantastic masculine holiday card—bold colours, clean lines, and the timeless nutcracker theme come together perfectly for a card that’s sure to bring a smile.

Thanks for stopping by today! I hope this little trio inspires your next round of holiday crafting.

~ Ally ~ 

Sweet November Stamps ~ Holiday Travels

Today I’m excited to share a card featuring one of the sweetest scenes from the newest Joyful Greetings release over at Sweet November Stamps—the Holiday Travels clear stamp set! This charming little family is all packed into their festive red car and cruising through a snowy winter landscape, and I had so much fun bringing the whole moment to life.

To create my scene, I stamped the adorable family inside their car, then extended the background with snow-covered hills and evergreen trees to give the illusion of a long, wintry drive toward holiday fun. Those beautiful Wintry trees are from the "Horizon Lines: Winter Wonderland" stamp set. Everything is colored with Copic Markers, allowing me to build soft winter shadows, warm sunrise tones in the sky, and bright cheerful details inside the car. I especially love how expressive each family member is—such a delightful image to work with!

The Joyful Greetings release is live and ready to shop right now in the SNS store, including this must-have Holiday Travels set. If you're looking to make heartwarming holiday cards full of personality, this collection is packed with inspiration.

Thanks for stopping by, and happy holiday crafting! 🎄🚗✨

~ Ally ~ 

Craft Roulette & SNS ~ Off Duty Santa

Today I’m sharing my card for Craft Roulette episode #294, and this week’s parameters were such a fun holiday challenge! I paired the prompts with the adorable new “Off Duty Santa and Reindeer” clear stamp set from Sweet November Stamps, and I just love how this cheerful scene came together.

This Week’s Parameters

• Project: A2 - I created an A2 sized card.

• Colors: Holiday - Christmas card

• Element: From the Mountains - I have "sideways sheep" on the mountain patterned paper

• Random: Fancy Paper - I used lots of cute Doodlebug Designs paper

   

For my “Fancy Paper” element, I pulled out a mix of bright and playful patterned papers from Doodlebug Designs —snowmen, trees, stripes, and festive motifs—to build a colorful mountain-inspired background. All those cool-toned snowy prints fit the From the Mountains requirement perfectly while giving Santa a whimsical setting for his downtime.

I colored up this off-duty Santa with Copic Markers, giving him a cozy winter sweater (complete with tiny reindeer!). To bring the theme together, I added a cute shopping list notepad accent—because even Santa needs to stay organized for the holiday rush!

This cheerful A2 card hit all the parameters and let me spotlight this brand-new and super charming Sweet November Stamps set. If you haven’t checked out “Off Duty Santa and Reindeer” yet, it’s part of the newest release and absolutely full of personality!

Thanks for stopping by for another week of Craft Roulette fun!
If you’d like to play along, visit https://craftroulette.live/ for all the details.

~ Ally ~ 

Sweet November Stamps ~ Front Porch Greetings

Happy holiday crafting, friends!  Today I’m excited to share a festive new card featuring one of the newest additions to the Sweet November Stamps family—the “Front Porch Christmas Decor” clear stamp set! This set is part of the brand-new Joyful Gatherings release, which is live right now in the SNS shop and ready for you to snag.

For my card, I paired this charming new decor set with the previously released “Front Porch Background.” The pairing is seamless! Once again, the cozy porch scene provides the perfect foundation, and the new Christmas elements bring all the warmth, sparkle, and nostalgic charm of the season.

I had so much fun dressing up the porch with holiday lights, bells, bows, and that gorgeous bold red door—it all comes together to make the scene feel merry and inviting. I also added the sweet Christmas tree and those candy-striped yard decorations for an extra pop of color and whimsy.

To finish things off, I used a sentiment from the new “Postage Pals Snowmen” stamp set. Its simple and cheerful Christmas greeting was just the right touch for this snowy, welcoming scene.

If you haven’t checked out the Joyful Gatherings release yet, now’s the time! It’s full of adorable holiday images perfect for all your seasonal cardmaking.

Thanks so much for stopping by today. Wishing you all a very merry and creative holiday season!

~ Ally ~ 

Sweet November Stamps ~ Joyful Gatherings YouTube Hop

Today we’re kicking off a super fun Sweet November Stamps YouTube Hop to celebrate the brand-new Joyful Gatherings clear stamp release… and I’m joining in with a festive card featuring the absolutely adorable Wee Tree Trimmers set!

These little elves are busy decking out their Christmas tree, and I had the best time bringing their cheerful holiday energy to life.

✨ My Card for the Hop

For my project, I stamped all three of the sweet little elf characters around their beautifully decorated tree. Everything is colored up with Copic Markers, keeping the palette bright, bold, and full of Christmas joy.

To create the glowing background, I ink-blended Distress Oxide inks in warm yellows to mimic that magical holiday tree-light glow. I framed the panel with a fun torn-edge die cut and set the whole scene on top of a fresh green patterned paper to tie the colors together.

The sentiment “Christmas is love with all the trimmings” (also from the set!) finishes everything off perfectly.

🎁 Join the Hop!

The hop runs Sunday, November 16th through Wednesday, November 19th, and Sweet November is giving away one full clear stamp release set to a lucky winner! Make sure you hop along, watch the videos, comment, and show our designers some love for your chance to win.

🎥 Start hopping on YouTube and watch now!
📦 Shop the brand-new Joyful Gatherings clear release at: www.sweetnovemberstamps.com

~ Ally ~

Sweet November Stamps ~ Joyful Gatherings Insta-Hop!

Today kicks off the Joyful Gatherings Instagram Hop with Sweet November Stamps, and I’m so excited to be sharing my project featuring the fabulous SN Gal: Renee! This brand-new clear stamp release is packed with festive winter magic, and Renee is definitely ready to ring in the New Year in style.

For my card, I wanted to capture that celebratory, “night on the town” energy. I stamped and colored Renee in her glittery best, then surrounded her with lots of sparkle and movement. To amp up the party vibe, I reached for the confetti stamp from the Fairwee Happy Birthday set—it was perfect for adding those scattered, joyful details on her photo frame.

To finish the design, I included a sentiment from the Signs of the Season stamp set. Even though it’s traditionally a holiday set, the sentiment I chose ties in beautifully with Renee’s festive, glamorous look. A little inky glow and some shimmer accents brought the whole New Year’s scene together.

🌟 Make sure to hop along on Instagram for your chance to win!
Four random participants will each receive a $30 SNS gift card just for following the hop rules.

🗓 Hop starts: Saturday, November 15th
🗓 Hop ends: Tuesday, November 18th @ 11:59 PM EST

✨ How to enter:
• Follow each designer along the hop
• Like and comment on their SNS post

START HERE!

You can shop the entire Joyful Gatherings clear stamp release now in the Sweet November Stamps shop.

Thanks so much for stopping by, and happy hopping! 🎉 

~ Ally ~ 

Sweet November Stamps ~ Cookies for Santa and Joyful Gatherings Ahead!

There’s nothing sweeter than a cozy Christmas scene — and today’s card celebrates just that! 🎄✨

For my card, I combined two adorable Sweet November Stamps clear stamp sets: “Cookies for Santa” (featuring the sleeping children on the couch) and “Dear Santa” (with Santa himself and the curious little one peeking around the corner). Together, they create the perfect heartwarming moment of Christmas magic — when Santa is caught mid-delivery!

Everything was colored with Copic Markers, bringing those soft holiday tones and cozy textures to life. From the warm glow of the living room to Santa’s bright red suit, I wanted this card to feel like a page right out of a classic Christmas storybook.

🎅 Sentiment: “May this be the sweetest Christmas ever.”  A perfect finishing touch for this nostalgic holiday scene!

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🎁 Exciting News from Sweet November Stamps!

The holiday fun doesn’t stop there — a brand new clear stamp release is just around the corner!
Join Sweet November Stamps for the “Joyful Gatherings” release on November 15th at midnight EST!

One of the stars of this collection is the “Holiday Travels” 4x8 clear stamp set — featuring a cheerful family heading out on their Christmas adventure. I had the honor of coloring up a special sneak peek for this set, and it’s just the beginning of all the festive goodness to come! 🚗💨

So mark your calendars, grab your cocoa, and get ready for a season full of heartwarming new designs from Sweet November Stamps.

Have a great week everyone!

~ Ally ~ 

Scrap 'n Stamp ~ The crafty Canuck Christmas Creative Hop *PRIZE*

It’s time for another fun Scrap ’N Stamp Instagram Hop—and this one’s extra special! We’re celebrating the Crafty Canuck Christmas Creative Hop, featuring The Crafty Canuck’s fabulous dies and products!

For my project today, I used the “Gnome & Friends” die set to create these three festive little gnomies. Aren’t they adorable? Each one has its own holiday personality—from the candy-cane-striped hat to the sweet reindeer antlers and that charming little gingerbread friend!  I used my Copcis to add whimsy and details for each character.  To finish off my scene, I used the “Wonky Stitched Rectangles” dies to give them a crisp stitched border and subtle inky glow.  

For the center gnome, I used a mini Action Wobbler to make him interactive! So cute!! 

You can start the hop over on Instagram at @scrapnstampcanadaand follow along to see what the rest of our amazing designers have created! 

Don’t forget to leave a comment at each stop for your chance to WIN! 🦫 

And that’s not all — you can SAVE 25% on all Crafty Canuck products at Scrap ’N Stamp right now! It’s the perfect time to stock up on some of these adorable dies for your Christmas crafting. Happy hopping and happy crafting, friends!

~ Ally ~ 

Craft Roulette ~ Postcard from Santa

It’s time for another round of Craft Roulette, the weekly card-making challenge where we spin the wheel for inspiration! 

This week’s parameters inspired me to create a festive little holiday postcard featuring Santa, his trusty reindeer, and a bonus feline friend. 🐾🎅

🎨 Episode #291 Parameters

• Project: Postcard(s) - I used a postcard die

• Colors: Easter Basket - lots of funn Easter egg colors

• Element: Pack(s)(ing) - packages packed in Santa's Pack

• Random: Shiny ✨ - "a shiny nose"

For my card, I used the “Peeking Santa” and part of the “Peeking Reindeer” digital images to create the left edge of my postcard. As a bonus parameter, I decided to Add a Cat — this cute kitty comes from the Sweet November Stamps “SN Gals: Libby and Laura” clear stamp set. 

Everything is colored up with Copic Markers in cheerful “Easter Basket” hues, and I added a subtle shimmer to tie in the “Shiny” parameter. The postcard itself was created using The Greetery’s postcard die and coordinating stamps for all the authentic postal touches — from the faux postmark to the little airmail accents.

It’s such a fun blend of holiday cheer and playful Craft Roulette creativity!

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🖋️ This was my 123rd Craft Roulette contribution! 

You can find all the challenge details and join the fun at Craft Roulette!

~ Ally ~ 

Sweet November Stamps ~ Season of Giving

Today I’m sharing a heartwarming holiday scene featuring the brand new digital collection “Season of Giving” from Sweet November Stamps!

To set the stage, I began with the cozy “Storefront” image — the perfect backdrop for a bustling holiday sidewalk. I added a festive “Pine Tree” beside the shop and decorated the window with a cheerful “Bead Garland” from the Happy Tree Ornament set and a big red bow from the Light Pole and Accessories collection.

Front and center, you’ll find the jolly “Bell Ringer” happily collecting donations beside his “Coin Kettle.” I couldn’t resist building a sweet family to join him — the “Mother,” “Daughter with Candy Cane,” and “Son with Dog” bring so much warmth and togetherness to the scene. And if you look closely, you might even spot a familiar face peeking out from the shop window — it’s “Beebs” the cat!

Everything is colored with Copic Markers for those soft, festive tones and cozy winter vibes. 

This entire illustration reminds me of taking my Scouts out each year to help man a Salvation Army kettle — a special tradition that truly embodies the spirit of giving and community.

I hope you have a wonderful weekend!

~ Ally ~