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Penny Black Snowy Woodland Christmas Card

Hello! There’s something magical about a quiet winter scene, and this Christmas card brings that feeling to life. Using all Penny Black products, I created a serene woodland setting with three stamped evergreens and two die-cut cardinals nestled in the trees. The background features a subtle snowflake pattern stamped onto woodgrain cardstock, adding texture and a hint of rustic charm. A simple winter sentiment completes the card, making it a perfect way to spread warmth and joy this holiday season.

- Stamp the Snowflake Pattern background in white pigment ink on woodgrain cardstock, trim to A-2 size, and add to a card base. I have never stamped onto the woodgrain cardstock before; it is something I will definitely do again.
- Stamp the All Things Evergreen trees with Oxide inks on Sea Glass cardstock.
- Cut white cardstock with the largest Classy Frames die.
- Stamp the When Snow Falls sentiment in black ink above the trees. Trim the panel to fit within the Classy Frames die.
- Cut the snowbank from white cardstock with a die in the Border Collection set. Trim the snowbank as necessary and adhere to the tree panel.
- Add the frame to the scene and adhere the assembly to the card base.
- Embellish with birds cut from red cardstock with dies in the Winter Trees set (now retired) and snowflakes cut from white cardstock with a die in the Around Town set.

Blending both old and new Penny Black products, I’ve crafted a fresh and timeless Christmas card that captures the peaceful beauty of winter.

Penny Black JOYful Christmas Card

Hello! I’m excited to share a CAS Christmas card featuring products from Penny Black. The card centers around a large, die-cut “JOY” with a village scene nestled inside the “O,” while Santa and his reindeer soar overhead. With its minimalist yet festive design, this card brings a touch of holiday cheer without overwhelming detail, making it perfect for mass-producing or gifting to someone who loves the beauty of simplicity. I shared another card with the Penny Black Immense Joy die HERE.

- Stamp the Snowflake Pattern in silver ink on white cardstock. Trim to 4″ x 5 1/4″. Attach to an A2-size card base.
- Using the Immense Joy die, cut red cardstock three times and adhere together.
- With the Here Comes… die, cut Santa and reindeer from black cardstock.
- Cut the Neighborhood Border from white cardstock and back the windows with yellow cardstock. Fussy cut a circle from dark teal cardstock for the back of the “O.” Trim the Neighborhood Border and back with the teal. Adhere assembly to the back of the Immense Joy die-cut piece.
- Add the Immense Joy assembly to the card background with dot adhesive. Add Santa and reindeer with foam adhesive.

Elegant Clean and Simple JOY Christmas Card

Hello! Spread holiday cheer with a Clean and Simple Christmas card featuring a Penny Black bold JOY die cut. The focal point is an ornament suspended within the letter “O,” adding a festive touch as it hangs from a pine branch. I used gold and a formal patterned paper on the background to give the card an elegant feel.

- Cover an A2-size card base with patterned paper.
- Using the Immense Joy die, cut dark green cardstock three times and adhere together.
- Fussy-cut vellum to fill in the back of the “O” and glue to the back side. Add the JOY assembly to the card front.
- Die-cut the Beautified Baubles with gold and Pomegranate cardstock. With another die in the same set, cut the pine bough from Fern cardstock.
- Glue the bough above the “O.” Add the ornament to the center of the “O” with foam adhesive. Glue the string to the bough.

Achieving a sophisticated look doesn’t have to take a lot of time—this card came together quickly.

Trio of Flying Mice Halloween Card

Hello! Today I am sharing a whimsical Halloween card that showcases three mice soaring on a broomstick above a gate that spells out “Happy Halloween.” The mice were stamped with a Penny Black stamp and watercolored. Beneath the gate, pumpkins enhance the festive spirit.

- Stamp Penny Black Bewitched image in VersaFine ink on Cold Press watercolor paper. Heat set. Color with watercolor mediums of choice. I used Distress inks. Once dry, fussy-cut the image. I cut off the tails of the mice, as I was unable to fussy-cut them. Read ahead for what I did to stamp and color the tails.
- Cut a circle from vellum and position on card base for moon. Apply yellow ink to the negative area of the vellum mask.
- Cover the moon with a circle cut from masking paper. Apply Tumbled Glass ink for the sky and Hickory Smoke for the base.
- Now, stamp the Bewitched image on to the panel in the desired position. Color in the tails of the mice. Adhere the watercolored, fussy-cut mice to the card over this stamped image, lining up the bodies to the tails.
- Cut the Halloween Gate from black cardstock and add to the panel.
- Add pumpkins cut with dies in the Carved Cuties and Pumpkins & Leaves set.

The Penny Black Bewitched stamp has been around at lease since 2015. In 2015, I created two cards with the same image as on the card above for my blog and for the Penny Black Simplicity site, which is now defunct. I have included those cards below. On the first one, I used Zig Clean Color Real Brush pens on watercolor paper and on the second, I used watercolor pencils on watercolor paper.

Supplies: 30-318 Bewitched, 30-240 Textures, 51-077 Eeek!

Penny Black Autumn Greetings

Hello! Autumn is a time of warm colors, crisp air, and cozy vibes, and what better way to capture the beauty of the season than with a handmade card? Today, I’m sharing a fall-themed card featuring a die-cut pumpkin adorned with vibrant flowers and leaves. This card brings together all the wonderful elements of fall. I’ve used products exclusively from Penny Black, both new and old, to create it.

- Stamp the Autumn is Calling sentiment in black ink on Sea Glass cardstock. Trim as necessary and add to an A2-size card base.
- Dry emboss Algae cardstock with the Texture embossing folder. Add strip to the sentiment panel.
- Cut a frame with the largest die in the Stitched Frames set from a 4 1/4″ x 5 1/2″ cardstock panel. Add frame to the card background.
- Cut Pumpkin Blooms elements from Soft Finish cardstock. Apply Distress inks to color.
- Cut Leaves from Soft Finish cardstock. Apply Distress inks to color.
- Add pumpkin and leaves to card front with dot and foam adhesive.