Thanks so much for joining us today for our second day of reveals for our 2024 holiday collection! This year’s holiday collection is called Fireside and it’s filled with with warm & cozy holiday crafting goodies. Our Fireside Holiday collection hits the shop tomorrow! – Wednesday, October 2 at 10am EDT. Today is the last day of product reveals before everything will be available tomorrow!
Youtube Live
If you’d like to see the products up close, Laurie will be hosting a Youtube Live on our Youtube channel on Tuesday evening (tonight!) at 8pm EDT/7pm CDT.
Below is a quick look at the new products being showcased today. 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 10am EDT on Wednesday, October 2).
Arch Box Large and Small dies
Classically pretty and simple to assemble, our Arch Box dies are full of unlimited year-round potential. From holiday treats, wraps, and gift cards, to wedding favors, birthdays, and more, they’ll definitely be a go-to staple! We’re offering a large and small size. Each size includes the box die (cut twice to create one box) as well as an arch that can be used to cut a window, if desired.
Click HERE for Arch Box Large die info ($39)
Click HERE for Arch Box Small die info ($27)
Single Arch Door Large & Small dies
Up next we have some companion products to the Arch Box dies introduced above. First off are some arch door dies. Use these to cut door flaps, or to simply embellish the arch boxes. Available in two sizes to coordinate with the two sizes of Arch Boxes. Of course these pretty doors can be used in lots of other ways as well, independent of the boxes!
Click HERE for Single Arch Door Large die info ($13)
Click HERE for Single Arch Door Small die info ($8)
Post Box Details and Fancy Feet dies
Next up, our Post Box Details and Fancy Feet dies can turn our Arch Boxes into adorable mailboxes. The Post Box Details die is designed to work with the Large Arch Box. The Fancy Feet can be used with either size Arch Box. For flat projects like gift card holders, these dies can be paired with our A2 Arches die. The flaps and slot included in the Post Box Details set are sized to work with a standard gift card. Pair the Fancy Feet with the Arch Boxes and the Arch Doors introduced above to create cute wardrobe-like boxes, too!
Click HERE for Post Box Details die info ($23)
Click HERE for Fancy Feet die info ($6)
I put together a video showing how to create three different boxes using the Arch Boxes and accessory dies…
North Pole Post stamp set and die
Earlier this year, we released several postal-inspired products as part of our Love Letters P.S. collection. We’re expanding on that with some holiday things! Our North Pole Post stamp set and matching die are wonderful for combining with the products introduced above, but also work so well with previously released products such as our Air Mail Border stencil, Postal Modern stamp set, and Postcard Details plate, just to name a few!
Click HERE for North Pole Post stamp set info ($19)
Click HERE for North Pole Post die info ($23)
Dear Santa stamp set & die
We can’t have holiday postal themed items without a nod to the big red guy himself! Our Dear Santa set features a “Dear Santa” sentiment done in a gorgeous script font, and an assortment of leaves and sprigs you’ll love tucking around the sentiment and more.
Click HERE for Dear Santa stamp set info ($8)
Click HERE for Dear Santa die info ($17)
Flourished Phrases Merry stencil, die, and sentiments stamp set
We’ve released several Flourished Phrases stencil, stamp, and die combos throughout this past year, and they’ve been some of my favorites for quick and easy cards. This Merry version is no exception. The companion sentiments set includes a variety of phrases that can be paired with that gorgeous, jumbo Merry! The matching die allows you to add more dimension to your projects.
Click HERE for Flourished Phrases Merry stencil info ($12)
Click HERE for Flourished Phrases Merry die info ($24)
Click HERE for Flourished Phrases Additions stamp set info ($8)
Ribbon Frame die and Ribbon Frame stencil
It seems as though it’s becoming a tradition that our holiday release includes some sort of bow! They’re always some of my favorite, most-reached for products. This year we have a beautiful flowing, loopy bow frame, sized to frame an A2 card. The matching stencil allows you to add some shading to the loops and bow.
Click HERE for Ribbon Frame die info ($27)
Click HERE for Ribbon Frame stencil info ($6)
Rosemary & Berry die
Last but not least, one can never have too many little sprigs to tuck here, there and everywhere! Our Rosemary & Berry die includes an assortment of sprigs, inspired by bunches of rosemary and a sprinkling of berries. They are perfect for tucking in an around the loops of the Ribbon Frame introduced above, and oh, so many other uses as well.
Click HERE for Rosemary & Berry die info ($23)
Tagged Elegance Die
(Edited to add!) Oops! We forgot one! We’ve had several requests to release a die to match our Tagged Elegance sentiment stamp set. We’re happy to oblige, and will be releasing this die along with our Fireside Holiday collection. **Note: this die will be included in our full bundle option on release day, however the stamp set will not be included in the bundle as it was a previous release and many of you likely already have it in your stash! 🙂
Click HERE for Tagged Elegance die info ($14)
Let’s get to the projects to see these new goodies in action!
First we’ll take a look at some of the Arch Box projects. These are so fun and easy to put together. You’ll want to make them in all the colors!
This first set uses the coordinating Single Arch Door (large & small) dies to create little scene boxes.
- The large box is a great size for tucking a gift card. Check out the video linked above to see how I created a little gift card pocket inside the large arch box.
- The Hung with Care die introduced yesterday is perfect for creating the swag above the doors, topped off with a small bow from the Gifts Galore set.
- The sentiments used here are from the Tagged Elegance set…it’s an older set that we’re now releasing a die for, opening up more options for using this great basic!
- The tiny wreath on the doors is from our Curio: Attic Ornaments set.
- Put some little bottle brush trees inside for a fun scene!
Next up is a mailbox made using the Large Arch Box, Post Box Details, and Fancy Feet dies.
- Cut those pretty feet and keyhole from metallic or shimmer cardstock for lots of elegance!
- The North Pole Post is perfect for these little holiday mailboxes. For an every day version, elements from our Postal Modern set would be great to use as well!
- The little bow is once again from our Gifts Galore set. I love tucking these little bows everywhere.
My first instinct was to create a red mailbox, but I had fun experimenting with other colors too, like this mint version. It’s so elegant for the holidays, but would also be gorgeous for wedding or shower favors, etc! It uses the Large Arch Box, Post Box Details, Fancy Feet, and North Pole Post with the matching die.
For flat projects like gift card holders, our Post Box Details die works wonderfully with our A2 Arches die.
- Diecut two of the second-to-the-largest arch dies from the A2 Arches set. Diecut the arch-top flap from the Post Box Details set from one of the arches, then adhere them together around the outer edges only to form a pocket in which to slip the gift card.
- Fold two of the Fancy Feet diecuts in half and adhere around the bottom corners to give the “mailbox” legs.
- Embellish with images from the North Pole Post stamp set and cut with the matching die.
- These would make cute interactive tags, too!
Up next, continuing with our postal theme I have a few cards that use the pretty new Dear Santa sentiment.
- The Dear Santa sentiment set goes so well with many of our previously released products! Here I paired it with our Postcard Details pierce plate, Airmail Border stencil, and Pen Pal die.
- The stamped postal elements were done using both the new North Pole Post set and the previously released Postal Modern set.
- The greenery diecuts were cut using the new Rosemary & Berry set.
- Give the Pen Pal die some festive stripes! I stamped the pen barrel with the striped paper roll from the Wrapped in Love set and heat embossed it with white embossing powder.
Up next I created a collage of tons of little postal elements, and layered the Dear Santa sentiment over the top.
- The stamped elements used in my collage are from a mix of sets…North Pole Post, Postal Modern, and sprigs from the Dear Santa set.
- The postal-themed border was stenciled using the Airmail Border stencil.
- Add a bit of sparkle to some of the images using Stickles for a little holiday shine.
- Give the sentiment a shadow by layering a second diecut, cut from contrasting cardstock.
Up next is a different take on that fun Dear Santa sentiment! Gotta butter him up with some sweet treats 🙂
- I love looking at our non-holiday releases for things I can incorporate into my holiday crafting…the Char-cut-erie Board die we released this summer was perfect for this project!
- The cookies were made using the Hug in a Mug Sweet Treats die. The milk, candy cane, and teaspoons were done with the Cooking Up Christmas set and matching die.
Next I have a few projects using that pretty new Ribbon Frame die and some of the new sentiments from the release.
- The new Rosemary & Berry die is perfect for tucking in and around the new Ribbon Frame die.
- The Rosemary & Berry die has small diecut berries, but if you prefer not to work with the tiny pieces you can always color them with a pen, marker, etc. Here I used a white gel pen to color the berries.
- Use the matching Ribbon Frame stencil to add some shading to the ribbon loops.
- The sentiments used here are from the new Scripted Holiday Sentiments stamp set. Combine a few of the large script words and nestle the ampersand inside the scripty loops. Bend one of the smaller sentiments around a loop for a fun touch.
- The striped border was created by stenciling just one of the steps from the Airmail Border stencil and layered under a Crimped Frame diecut.
Next up is a golden frosty version…
- To create the frosty look, start with a pale mint card base. Diecut pine sprigs using the BotaniCuts Pine Bough die from white cardstock and coat with glitter.
- Diecut the Ribbon Frame from antique gold shimmer cardstock and layer a bow cut from lighter gold shimmer cardstock.
- Add some Rosemary & Berry sprigs, cut from the same pale mint cardstock and sponged with a bit of Iced Spruce oxide ink. Color the berries with a gold metallic marker.
- For even more depth, stamp some pine sprigs using the Winterland Layers stamp set before layering the diecuts over the card base.
- The pretty sentiment is from our Scripted Holiday Sentiments stamp set, cut with the matching die.
And last but not least, a card combining the new Flourished Phrases Merry set with the Ribbon Frame die.
- If the ribbon frame isn’t just right for your project, you can always snip it apart and use smaller sections, arranging them as needed. I did that here to thread it around that pretty Merry sentiment.
- The textured background was done using our Herringbone Parquet die.
- The main Merry sentiment was done using the Flourished Phrases Merry stencil and matching die, the rest of the sentiment was stamped with the matching Flourished Phrases Merry Additions stamp set.
- Use white texture paste with the flourish stencil from the set on dark cardstock for lots of drama. Add some glitter using Stickles, and diecut the Merry letters using the matching die, cut from glitter cardstock. So festive!
- Add a few greenery sprigs. I used a few BotaniCuts Juniper diecuts and some holly leaves, which were cut using the Curio: Attic Ornaments die.
That wraps up my projects, but the team has so much more to share with you, plus we have a giveaway of course!
Inspiration Team Blog Hop & Giveaway
We’ll be giving away TWO $50 gift cards for today’s blog hop.
Read on for details…
- 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 TONIGHT…Tuesday, October 1 at 11:59pm EDT
- Winners will be posted at 7am EDT on Wednesday, October 2 here on the blog
Now for the team blog links to see more projects featuring today’s new product reveals…
