Christmas in July Sneak Peek: Spread Holiday Cheer All Year Long with the Nordic Birdhouse

Hello! Today, I’m sharing a mini sneak peek. It’s officially “Christmas in July!” Whether you celebrate this fun tradition by getting an early start on your holiday cards or by simply send a little Christmas cheer to friends, the new Poppystamps Holiday Cheer release has something for everyone.  

While the collection is filled with beautiful Christmas-themed dies, you’ll also find wonderful designs for autumn and even year-round crafting! Today, I’m featuring the gorgeous Nordic birdhouse die and sharing a few ideas to show just how versatile it can be. 

Who doesn't love a winter birdhouse?

My second winter birdhouse was inspired by a squirrel who visits my bird feeders all winter long!

Isn't the new Nordic Acorn Squirrel adorable?

Of course a summer birdhouse with a floral border is an option for spring or summer cards!

Finally, by using warm colors, you can easily design cards for autumn!

Which is your favorite?

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Poppystamps July Challenge Reminder: Things With Wings

Hello! It's time for another Poppystamps challenge. The theme for July is Things With Wings. I made a card with my favorite "Things With Wings:" butterflies and birds.

You can read more about the monthly challenge and see beautiful inspiration from the design team by clicking the “New Challenge” tab at the top of the Poppystamps blog. To be eligible to win, make sure to use at least one Poppystamps product. When you’re ready to share your card, scroll to the bottom of the challenge page and add your card.

I hope my card inspires you to join the July “Things With Wings” challenge! There’s still time to have fun and share your project. We’d love to see what you make! Once you enter, you are automatically eligible to win a $20 Poppystamps gift card.

It’s your turn to make a card and join our challenge. You only need to use one You can read more about the challenge by clicking here.

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It's Butterfly Season

Hello! The butterflies are fluttering around my garden and enjoying all my flowers. They inspired today’s card. I couldn’t resist using the two beautiful butterfly dies from the Poppystamps Nordic Daydream release: the Nordic Whisper Butterfly and the Nordic Cheery Butterflies. I already have quite the collection of butterfly dies, but somehow can’t pass up a new one. Do you have a favorite die you just can’t resist?

I hope you enjoyed my butterfly card and take some time to look for butterflies in your yard or while on a walk. Thank you for taking time to stop by and don’t forget to share some handmade happiness of you own.

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A Red, White and Blue Birthday!

Hello Friends! I have two cards to share —perfect for anyone who has a July birthday,  and especially meaningful this year as we celebrate America’s 250th anniversary!

Since I love the new Nordic Petalglow Flower die from the Nordic Daydream release, I decided to make it the star of both cards. I find that it’s such a beautiful bloom and so easy to assemble. 

For my first card, I ink blended a piece of 4 1/4” x 5 1/2” cardstock with red and blue Distress Oxide inks and then added texture with the Diamond Oval Pinpoint Background die. I die cut the Nordic Petalglow Flower from red and white glitter cardstock and blue foil cardstock, mixing and matching the pieces to create a variety of red, white, and blue blooms. I finished the card by using the new Happy Birthday Tender Script sentiment. 

For my second card, I changed things up with a slimline design to space the blooms out a bit more. I ink blended red and blue on a piece of the white woodgrain paper, then lightly spattered water to add some interest. This time, I used plain red, white and blue cardstock for the flowers, keeping things less glitzy. I did add some sparkle with glitter and foil cardstock for the sentiment. 

Thanks for stopping by and I wish you a Safe & Happy 4th of July!