Christmas Market Collection Reveal Day 1

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Hello and welcome! It’s one of my favorite days of the year! Today we get to start introducing the new products from this year’s holiday collection! We’ll be showcasing some of the new products today, with the remainder coming tomorrow – we hope you’ll join us for more products and projects tomorrow!

Our 2025 holiday collection is called Christmas Market, and it is filled with things inspired by the sights and sounds of a European Christmas Market. I was inspired by the architecture, the art forms, and even the hot cocoa you might hold in your mittened hands while strolling through the market! I love how it all came together, and can’t wait to share it all with you!

All of the new products being introduced today will be available in the shop beginning Wednesday, October 8, 2025 at 10am EDT.

Let’s get to some product intros!

*Edited to add the product showcase video for all of today’s products and projects!

Below is a look at today’s new product introductions from our Christmas Market Collection. Click on the links below each product heading for more details and information (sentiments, measurements, etc.), or click HERE to see all of the new products in the shop. (**Please Note: although you can preview the new products in the shop, they will not be available to add to cart or purchase until stock is added tomorrow – 10am EDT on Wednesday, October 8.).

Market Place Product Suite

Inspired by Scandinavian architecture, our Market Place suite features the sweetest buildings, filled with wonderful details galore! We have three different large buildings, plus a set of minis. They can be used independently, or combined to create a whole village! Use them to create traditional or z-fold cards, mantle decor, or…the icing on the cake, they coordinate with our previously released Arch Box dies, perfect for treats, wraps, luminaries, and more! The large structures fit just right on the Large Arch Box, while the two of the buildings from the Mini set fit nicely side-by-side on the Small Arch Box. Designed with options in mind, the window/door/details are placed on a separate die from the outer building shape, allowing you to cut just the windows, or just the outer shape, or both.

Our Market Place Holiday stamp set is filled with adorable shop names that can be stamped onto the sign (there is a sign die included in each of the three large Market Place dies). With shop names like Comet’s Coffee House, Kringle’s On Main, and Prancer’s Dance Studio, these shop names add a touch of whimsy to your projects. To really deck them out for the holidays, we have a Market Place Holiday Festoons die, filled with bitty wreaths, bows, and garlands, sized just right (and in multiples!) to make quicker work of embellishing these little buildings.

Click HERE for Market Place No. 1 die info ($30)
Click HERE for Market Place No. 2 die info ($30)
Click HERE for Market Place No. 3 die info ($30)
Click HERE for Market Place Mini die info ($26)
Click HERE for Market Place Holiday Festoons die info ($14)
Click HERE for Market Place Holiday stamp set info ($8)

Shortbread Shapes Product Suite

Inspired by vintage shortbread baking pans that have a distinctly nordic look, our Shortbread Shapes product suite includes some of our sweetest products yet. The 3D embossing folder will add gorgeous embossed texture to your designs, and looks so realistic! The coordinating die allows you to cut the outer pan shape (it’s also great for pretty backgrounds without the embossing folder!), and also optionally cut the interior grid. The interior cuts remain intact (connected by small connection points) making it easy to cut first, then emboss and snip apart to create individual little embossed tiles. We also have a coordinating Labels die, which is the perfect way to layer a sentiment over the embossed backgrounds or create tags.

The Simple Sentiments and Simple Mini Sentiments are perfect for stamping onto the Shortbread Shapes Labels. The sentiments are the same in both sets, just different sizes. The larger set coordinates with the larger, oblong banner die, while the smaller mini sentiments fit on the more tag-like die, providing lots of options for both cards and tags.

Click HERE for Shortbread Shapes Holiday Rectangle embossing folder info ($13)
Click HERE for Shortbread Shapes Rectangle die info ($22)
Click HERE for Shortbread Shapes Rectangle Labels die info ($8)
Click HERE for Simple Holiday Sentiments stamp set info ($16)
Click HERE for Simple Holiday Mini Sentiments stamp set info ($8)

Cocoa Cozy & Winter Mitts Product Suite

No winter outing would be complete without warm mittens and steamy hot cocoa! Our adorable Cocoa Cozy set includes winter mittens in two styles (snowflakes and cables), a cute mug, plus lots of garnishes for your cocoa. The marshmallow on top are the cute sentiments done in a steamy font.

In case cocoa isn’t your drink of choice, we also have a Cider Additions set that includes some punny cider-themed sentiments and garnishes.

Finally, our Winter Mitts suite includes an embossing folder that can be used alone, or in coordination with the Cocoa Cozy products. The Winter Mitts stencil allows you to easily add ink blended color to your embossed design. The Get a Grip die features perfectly placed partial mitten cuts that allow you to tuck a Cocoa Cozy mug into the mittens, or it’s sized just right for a gift card, too! Lots of mix and match options with the Cocoa Cozy and Winter Mitts products!

Click HERE for Cocoa Cozy stamp set info ($25)
Click HERE for Cocoa Cozy die info ($22)
Click HERE for Cocoa Cozy Cider Additions stamp set info ($8)
Click HERE for Cocoa Cozy Cider Additions die info ($9)
Click HERE for Winter Mitts embossing folder info ($13)
Click HERE for Winter Mitts stencil info ($9)
Click HERE for Get a Grip die info ($8)

Let’s get to some projects…so much to show you!

First up, some projects using the Market Place suite. As mentioned above, the three larger Market Place dies are designed to work wonderfully with the Arch Box Large die we release with last year’s holiday collection. I created three treat boxes using the Market Place No 1, No 2, and No 3 dies.

• The window cut-outs and the outer building shape are separate dies, which means you can easily cut just the window openings from the box base, perfect for creating boxes with a peek into what’s inside, making luminaries, etc. Or you can opt to not cut the windows from the box base for a solid box.
• Embellish the buildings with the wreaths, garlands, and bows from the Market Place Holiday Festoons die. The multiples of each size included in the die make the diecutting go nice and quick.
• To add some snow to the tops of my buildings I used Sno Flock powder (Amazon link) – just mist ever so slightly with water and sprinkle the Sno Flock – it has adhesive in the powder which is activated by the water. Use a light hand to avoid over-flocking!
• Create strands of “lights” by sponging/coloring the ball garlands with yellow/orange ink. Optional: use a black pen to add the “cord” between each bulb.
• Give the shops names by using the Market Place Holiday stamp set. Each of the Market Place dies has a signage area that can be stamped with these cute names.
• Coordinate the shop names with the treats in side (if possible) for an extra fun little detail.

Next up, I used the Small Arch Box and the Market Place Mini die to create some little tea light luminaries. Two of the Market Place Mini buildings sibe-by-side fit nicely on the small Arch Box.

• Just like the full-size Market Place dies, the Mini version also is designed so that the outer building shapes and the interior widow details are separate dies. I used this feature to cut the windows from the Arch Box base so that my tea light would glow through the windows.
• Battery-operated tea lights are the way to go here, and they fit just right inside the small Arch Box.
• The wreaths and bows from the Market Place Holiday Festoons die are also a nice size to use on the Market Place Mini buildings.
• I again used the Sno Flock powder to add some snow to my buildings. I also used liquid glue in a few areas to sprinkle some glitter.
• Mix and match your buildings (both the full size Market Place and the Minis) then line them all up for an adorable little city. Fun for table or mantle decor!

Next up are a few card ideas using the Market Place suite.

This first one is a tri-fold card using the Market Place No. 1, No 2, and No. 3 dies.

• A few tips/bits of info for creating tri-fold Market Place cards…one full-size Market Place building + one mini will fit just right on a standard A2 card size (4.25″ x 5.5″), so you can combine the sets to create tri-fold cards that are A2-sized when folded flat. Your tri-fold base in this case will need to be longer than a standard 8.5 x 11 sheet of cardstock, which means you’ll need to connect a couple of strips/panels to create your tri-fold base. To create mine here I opted to just use the larger Market Place buildings, resulting in a card that’s narrower than A2 size, but the tri-fold base fits one on 11″ strip of cardstock. I’ll be putting together a how-to for this cute tri-fold card in the coming weeks, so be on the lookout for that. 😉
• While my tri-fold card here is smaller than A2 size, the thickness makes it pretty tight for a standard A2 envelope. If you plan on mailing these, you may want to opt for a slightly roomier envelope.
• I once again embellished my buildings with the wreaths and garlands from the Holiday Festoons die, and added shop names using the Market Place Holiday stamp set. The other sentiments (Merry Christmas” and “from our home to yours”) are from the Simple Holiday Mini Sentiments stamp set.

Next I used the Market Place Mini dies to create a cute scene inside our Capsule Basics die!

• This is a 5×7 shaped card that uses our Capsule Basics die and embossing folder as the base. Three of the Market Place Mini buildings fit nicely inside the inner frame.
• I embellished the buildings and added some string lights using the Holiday Festoons die.
• Notice in the background, there are three more buildings cut from shades of blue. This is an easy way to add more depth to your scene without a lot more work. I didn’t embellish these buildings, but left them plain as if they are silhouettes in the night sky. Behind that is dark navy cardstock, and everything was splattered with white paint before adding my colorful, detailed buildings to the foreground.
• The sweet little bow at the top is also from the Holiday Festoons die. The sentiment banner and pretty embossed frame are new products you’ll be seeing much more of tomorrow!

Up next I have several products using the new Shortbread Shapes product suite. I just love the pretty embossing and versatility of this set!

First up is a shaped card, perfect for sending along with a plate of goodies during the holidays.

• To create the shaped card base, I diecut just the outer portion of the Shortbread Shapes: Rectangle die on a folded piece of cardstock so that the top curved edge was positioned above the fold so as to not cut through. I then topped it off with a panel that was cut and embossed using the Shortbread Shapes Rectangle die and matching Holiday embossing folder.
• The Sno Flock powder I used on my buildings above is also perfect for adding a sprinkling of “flour” to my design. I also lightly brushed across the embossed panel with a white ink pad to further bring out the embossed design.
• The “sweet” diecut sentiment is from our Piped Sentiments: Sweet die. The stamped portion was stamped using the new Simple Holiday Sentiments stamp set, stamped onto the new Shortbread Shapes Rectangle Labels die.
• I embellished around my sentiment with a few goodies to finish it off…greenery sprigs from the Winter Medley die, peppermints from the Mint & Berry Bits, and a couple of candy canes from the new Cocoa Cozy set and matching die.

Next I created a set of three cards combining our Shortbread Shapes with our previously released Magnolia Wreath die. These were quick to put together and would be great for mass producing.

• I again created shaped card bases using the method I mentioned above.
• The pretty embossed panels were cut from a light tan cardstock from Mohawk called Wafer (just a color, it’s not edible!). It’s the perfect color and I’ve been using it on everything lately! I brushed over the embossing with a white ink pad to bring out it just a little more.
• The wreaths were flocked with Sno Flock powder. and topped off with a bow from our Ornamental Tag die.
• The sentiments were stamped using the new Simple Holiday Sentiments stamp set onto the Shortbread Shapes Rectangle Labels die.

The Shortbread Shapes Rectangle Labels die is also great for making tags! It’s sized to work with the embossed tiles from the Shortbread Shapes: Rectangle die and embossing folder.

• The Shortbread Shapes: Rectangle die includes a die that cuts a grid, but stays intact via small connecting points, making it easier to emboss the design with the coordinating embossing folder, but then the connecting points can be snipped apart so that you have nine individual embossed tiles. Perfect for these tags!
• The Simple Holiday Mini Sentiments stamp set is filled with tag-related sentiments that are sized to fit nicely below the tiles.
• Create folded tags that open by cutting the Shortbread Shapes Label “on the fold”, then top off with a colored diecut. Punch a hole in the top of the colored tag to add a string.
• Add color to the embossed tiles by brushing with a bit of ink. Use small brushes or daubers to add multiple colors to a single embossed image, such as the blooms and stem, or bow on the mistletoe.

Next up, a pair of cards that uses the new Shortbread Shapes along with the new Cocoa Cozy set. This set is great for the holidays, but also for winter birthdays, etc!

• The little mugs from the Cocoa Cozy set are fun to embellish with the tiny marshmallows (included in the die set), and chocolate crumbles from our Candle Crumble Mix. The candy canes and sticks are from the Cocoa Cozy set and tucked into the mugs.
• The mugs here were created using the Cocoa Cozy dies, and stamped with snowflakes from the set (heat embossed with white embossing powder). Splatter with white paint for an enamel-wear look.
• I tucked some pine sprigs around the mugs, cut with our BotaniCuts Pine Bough die.
• To add some dimension to the sentiment, I diecut it from blue cardstock and layered that under the stamped sentiment using foam adhesive.

This next one again combines the Shortbread Shapes goodies with Cocoa Cozy!

• Add color to the embossed Shortbread Shapes florals using markers and/or pens. I used Copics along with a white pen here to color the images. I also used some liquid glue to add glitter to the images.
• To create the mittens here I diecut them with the Cocoa Cozy die, then embossed them using the Winter Mitts embossing folder. Ink blending using red and green inks brought out the fun knit texture on the mittens.
• For the shaped card base, I used the Shortbread Shapes Rectangle die and matching embossing folder. I cut it from mint green cardstock as well as buff cardstock. I snipped the interior from the green one so that I could layer just the outer frame over the top.

My next card was quick and easy, using the Winter Mitts embossing folder, stencil, and Cocoa Cozy set. The embossing folder makes the layout a breeze by having everything positioned so that you can just add a mug and a sentiment!

• The Get a Grip die allows you to partially cut the mittens so that you can slip a Cocoa Cozy mug between the mittens (it’s also just right for slipping in a gift card). The solid piece along the bottom of the die is just the right size so that if you align that edge of the metal strip with the bottom edge of an A2 panel, the cuts will be in just the right place to align with the embossing folder and/or stencil.
• The Winter Mitts stencil can be used to easily add color to the mittens, as well as details to the snowflakes and steam.
• The sentiments here are from the Cocoa Cozy set, cut with the matching die.

The cider additions are so fun for creating cider-themed cards…

• Instead of using the mittens on the Winter Mitts embossing folder, I covered the bottom portion of the panel with a woodgrain panel cut with the Herringbone Parquet die.
• Brush some white ink over the embossing to bring out the texture.
• The sentiments here are from the Cocoa Cozy Cider Additions stamp set, cut with the matching die.
• For accents, there are several images included in the Cider Additions set…cinnamon sticks, apple slices and some berry and pine sprigs. Bundle up a couple of cinnamon sticks and tie with some twine for a fun accent.

One more simple to create card using the Winter Mitts embossing folder and Get a Grip die.

• To switch up the layout, I diecut a wavy panel using our Sweetest Frames die and embossed just the top portion of the diecut using the Winter Mitts embossing folder. I did the same for the gold panel in the background.
• The sentiment is from the Cocoa Cozy stamp set, and embellished with some sprigs from the Cider Additions set, diecut with the matching die.
• Color was added to the mittens using the Winter Mitts stencil.

The Cocoa Cozy and Winter Mitts product suite has so many mix and match options. You can create quick cards using the Winter Mitts embossing folder as your guide (just add a mug and a sentiment), or you can get really creative with the individual elements and do your own thing! Here I used just the mittens with our previously released Ribbon Frame die to create a string of mittens.

• The mittens were created by embossing the mitten diecuts (cut with the Cocoa Cozy die) using the Winter Mitts embossing folder.
• Add color by sponging/ink blending onto the embossed mittens
• Add the Ribbon Frame diecut to a Capsule Basics base and arrange the mittens around the ribbon.
• Embellish with some sprigs tucked in and around the mittens. These were stamped using a mix of elements from the Cocoa Cozy and Cider Additions sets.
• Add a little shine by foiling the Capsule Borders using some iridescent foil

Inspiration Team Blog Hop & Giveaway

We’ll be giving away TWO $50 gift cards for today’s blog hop. **NOTE the comment deadline and winner posting time**

• Comment here on the blog for one entry (one comment per person).
• Comment on our Inspiration Team Members’ blogs for more entries (linked below – one comment per person, per blog)
• Comments close Wednesday, October 8 at 6:00am EDT
• Winners will be posted by 9:30 am EDT on Wednesday, October 8 here on the blog (shortly before the new products go live in the shop!)

*A Note on the team blog links: You may or may not have heard that at the end of September, the blogging platform Typepad ceased to exist, meaning some of our members needed to find a new blog home. In case you’re reading from bookmarked links, please update your links for Dawn, Melissa, and Wanda to their new blog addresses (linked below).