My first idea for an alternative spin on this kit was to use two tags to create a belly band around a pillow box.  I scored the bottom of one tag 1/4" and folded it back.  With the second tag I trimmed off 1/4" and glued the two together to make one long strip.  Then I simply wrapped the strip around the pillow box and glued the tops together.

For the bow I used the green twill and the silver cord from the kit along with some leftovers on my stamp table.  Layer a handful of ribbon strips and tie tight with the cord and there you have what I call a junque bow.

To make this card I used a half sheet of Crumb Cake to make a top fold card base.  I splattered Whisper White Ink and Wink of Stella for a quick background to set the stage for the sled.  Can I say this sled is my favorite piece in this kit?


So, I have to ask, did you find the angel hair in your kit?  If you pull the inner threads from the silver cord you will find these wispy-delicate pieces you can include on your projects to add an angelic texture.


This card includes a half sheet of Old Olive cardstock to make a side fold card base.  I splattered it just like the first card I shared.  And like the gold pizza box I added more of the inner threads for a special touch.

I have to say I love the blue Noble Peacock Foil Paper reindeer.  He's so charming and he wears the "merry and bright" bulbs with total style.  It's a bit tricky to see but each of the bulbs has a Holiday Rhinstone on top of the Night of Navy Sahara Sand Baker's Twine.  For the twine I only used the navy strands which I pulled apart from the Sahara Sand.

One of the absolute best sets of dies in the Annual Catalog is the Word Wishes Set.  There are lots of holidays represented in the set and they are sized just right--not too large and not too small.  For this card, to get the shiny look on the "Merry Christmas" Word Wishes greeting I added a smooth layer of Fine Tip Glue.  When dry it looks so fancy!

The dimensional details on this last card make it extra special.  While it's pretty flat and mailable it's not lacking in visual texture and layers.  The scarf, the fussy cut hat, and the ribbon tie all help to balance the sparkling die cut layered greeting.

All added supplies are from Stampin' Up! current and past catalogs which include:

• Snowman Season Stamp Set & Snowman Builder Punch
• Let It Snow Embellishment Kit
• Buffalo Plaid Stamp
• Basic Black, Whisper White, & Real Read Cardstocks
• Black Staz On Ink
• Red Rhinestones
• Stitched Nesting Labels Dies
• Layering Circles Dies
• Real Red Curly Ribbon
• Cherry Cobbler Diagonal Stripe Ribbon
• Retired Real Red Baker's Twine, Black Crochet Trim, Ornament Baubles, and Green Sprigs

So, I mixed quite a few die cut sets for this card.  It used to be that I tried to create cards that made business sense.  Meaning one stamp set or bundle to keep tools and accessories at a minimum to be able to sell the stamps and things to make the card.  Now, I use whatever the heck I want.

For this card I used three die cut sets and a punch to include:  Stitched Nesting Labels Dies, Layering Circles Dies, the Snowman Builder Punch, and the Artis and Crafts Dies.
I get a kick out of adding the unexpected.  The button chain die cuts are a total departure from the typical list of elements for a Let It Snow kind of card.  I am loving how the buttons are a riff on snow but relate to "button eyes made out of coal" or "button up its cold..."

to Cheryl

to Melissa

This first card showcases the awesome Beautiful Boughs and Merry Christmas Dies.  Setting the tone for the diecuts is a panel of striped Let it Snow Specialty DSP.

Things I used to make this card include the Winter Woods Stamp Set for the greeting, Beautiful Boughs Dies for the cut pieces, Stylish Scroll Embossing Folder for the background, White Embossing Powder to add snow to the pinecones, Holiday Rhinesone Basic Jewels for the reds berries (super pretty in person), and Ice Glitter for the tips of the boughs.

to Cheryl

to Julie