DIECember | Snowflake Blizzard Christmas Card. Blog Hop + Giveaway
Hello and happy DIECember! Yes, I intentionally typed DIECember and not December, as DIECember is a month-long celebration of die-cutting founded by Simon Says Stamp. I am excited to join the celebration and bring you creative cardmaking inspiration featuring Simon’s newest products.
Like this project? Pin it and save for later | Curious about my project photography? Click for details.
I’ve been long on the lookout for a set of snowflake stamps and coordinating dies, I had quite a few card ideas for a set like that, but all the snowflake sets I have in my stash don’t have coordinating dies. I was happy to discover the new Prismatic Snowflakes set from Simon now has a set of coordinating dies. It is like a whole world of cardmaking possibilities opened up allowing me to make all sorts of Christmas and Winter projects.
Speaking of snowflakes, we already had our first snow. One morning Oles and I woke up and Oles insisted there was snow on the rooftops. I debated it wasn’t, it was hoarfrost instead. We agreed to disagree on the matter lol. Anyhow, we did have real snow the next day. So the snowflakes set came at the perfect time!
CARD IDEA
My idea for this card was to create a snowflake blizzard around a center embossed sentiment. Easy to do with coordinating dies! You can replace the sentiment with anything else you like, make it a Winter card or even a winter Birthday!
CARD INSTRUCTIONS
Follow these instructions step by step to re-create this card:
- Heat emboss the sentiment in the center of a Hero Arts Adriatic panel using detail white embossing powder. The sentiment comes from the Stained Glass Greetings set and Tiny Words Christmas set. Trim panel to 4 1/8 x 5 3/8″.
- Heat emboss various size snowflakes from the Prismatic Snowflakes set in white embossing powder on Simon’s Fog and Audrey Blue, and Hero Arts Arctic cardstock panels. Cut snowflakes out using coordinating dies.
- Arrange snowflakes on the sentiment panel surrounding the sentiment. Adhere die cuts in place with the help of glue and foam adhesive. Layer some snowflakes up to create an additional dimension.
- Trim excess and foam mount panel to A2 white side folding card base.
- Color snowflakes using a clear shimmer pen to add shine. Embellish snowflake centers with silver jewels. Embellish background with silver sequins, add dots using a white pen.
This is an easy card to make, even one that would be easy to mass-produce, no coloring, just lots of heat embossing and die-cutting. Have fun crafting!
BLOG HOP
If you arrived from Jo Nevill, I am the last stop on this hop, you can also start over on the Simon Says Stamp Blog.
GIVEAWAY
Simon is giving away a $25 coupon to every stop on the hop from the blog comment section. Winners will be posted on our Simon Says Stamp blog on Wednesday, the 9th of December.
SUPPLIES
I’m listing the products I used below. Click on the link to go directly to the product. Where available I use compensated affiliate links which means if you make a purchase I receive a small commission at no extra cost to you. Thank you so much for your support!
 Simon Says Clear Stamps Prismatic Snowflakes Shop at: SSS |
 Simon Says Stamp Prismatic Snowflakes Wafer Dies Shop at: SSS |
 Simon Says Clear Stamps Stained Glass Greetings Shop at: SSS |
 Simon Says Stamps Tiny Words Christmas Shop at: SSS |
 Mini Misti Stamping Tool Shop at: SSS |
 Spellbinders Platinum 6 Die Cutting Machine Shop at: SSS |
 Neenah 110 Lb Solar White Cardstock Shop at: SSS |
 Hero Arts Hero Hues Cardstock Arctic Shop at: SSS |
 Hero Arts Hero Hues Premium Cardstock Adriatic Shop at: SSS |
 Simon Says Stamp Audrey Blue Cardstock Shop at: SSS |
 Simon Says Stamp Fog Gray Cardstock Shop at: SSS |
 Simon Says Stamp Embossing Powder White Detail Shop at: SSS |
 Simon Says Stamp Embossing Ink Pad Shop at: SSS |
 Simon Says Stamp Sequins Silver Lining Shop at: SSS |
 Pretty Pink Posh Metallic Silver Jewels Shop at: SSS |
 EK Success Powder Tool Applicator Shop at: SSS |
 Hero Arts Heat Embossing Gun Shop at: SSS |
 ZIG Wink of Stella Glitter Pen Shop at: SSS |
 Sakura Classic White Gelly Roll Pens Set of 3 Shop at: SSS |
 White Fun Foam 12 Pack 9 x 12 Shop at: SSS |
 Simon Says Stamp Craft Tacky Glue Shop at: SSS |
 Zig Glue Pen Fine Tip Shop at: SSS |
 White Foam Squares Shop at: SSS |
Candy Clay
December 2, 2020I just bought this set—thanks for showing how beautiful it is and for the card instructions,
Daniel
December 2, 2020No words are needed for this beauty … love it Yana ❤️
Titus Debbie
December 2, 2020Your snowflake blizzard is lovely. Such pretty colors.
Dawn Hueser
December 2, 2020So very very pretty.
Judy Inukai
December 2, 2020As always your card is beautiful and inspiration. Your layered snowflakes are awesome.
Laurie D
December 2, 2020I love all the snowflakes! This card is amazing!
Tara Prince
December 2, 2020so very pretty!!
Lauryne Cunningham
December 2, 2020Your card is so beautiful- stunning design! I love the color combination and all the layers!
Patt H.
December 2, 2020A beautiful card, Yana, & I love your suggestion of using these dies for a December birthday! Another set to add to my huge wish list!
maddogsmom02@yahoo.com
December 2, 2020I think this has to be one of my favorite stamp/die combos. I love how you layered the snowflakes.
Linda M Mazzola
December 2, 2020I love all the layering and colors you used on your snowflakes. What a beautiful card.
Carey E
December 2, 2020I love the color combination on this card, great job!
Kelly Ornelas
December 2, 2020Beautiful
Leora Henkin
December 2, 2020I love the way you used this die set! Beautiful!
Lisa B Harvey-Reber
December 2, 2020I really do not need another snowflake set but you guys are killing me! I wasn’t all that excited about this set until I saw it on the Hop today, now its on the top of my wish list! Beautiful card, BTW!
barbcccc
December 2, 2020I love the card, the dies, and the colors-a great combination for a beautiful example of your creativity! Thanks, Yana!
Audrey L. Meyer
December 2, 2020The Die-Cember snowflakes are wonderful!
Mary Holshouser
December 2, 2020Love how you sprinkled the snowflakes
around the card. Great colors.
thanks for sharing
txmlhl(at)yahoo(dot)com
barbara lassiter
December 2, 2020This is definitely a stunning card with which to end this Day 1 of the DieCember blog hop! Wow!
Christy Malone
December 2, 2020This is beautiful. I love the blue and white.
Janet Durbin
December 2, 2020This is lovely, and the soft colors are amazing!
nancy f
December 2, 2020Awesome!
Carol DuBois
December 2, 2020Yana, this card is absolutely gorgeous. Thank you so much for sharing.
beccab33324
December 2, 2020Just gorgeous!! I have this stamp set and need
to get it out. Thanks for the inspiration!
Larissa Heskett
December 2, 2020STUNNING!! I LOVE the Colors and all of the Layering!! THANKS for sharing and have a FABULOUS WEEK!!
Gayle Chrvala
December 2, 2020Beautiful. Love your colors, your design and your cards are always stunning and inspiring.
Ida P. Krause
December 2, 2020Stunning! I love this.
Angela B
December 2, 2020Love your snowflake card!
Barb Sabatini
December 2, 2020Beautiful card!! I love this snowflake!!
Robin Morris
December 2, 2020The snowflakes are so pretty – love the embossing on them
Sunshine HoneyBee
December 2, 2020The snowflakes are wonderful on your creation. I agree that a stamp set with coordinating dies for snowflakes is my reason for ordering this set.
Melissa
“Sunshine HoneyBee”
stampingrama
December 2, 2020There’s something special about snowflakes and your card emits such a serene, peaceful emotion. LOVE it
Katie K
December 2, 2020Beautiful
Grace Bullen
December 2, 2020Your embossing, layering, and color combo is such a wow! I just wanted keep looking and looking!
Mary Kay Ross
December 2, 2020Gorgeous card! I love the colors you used.
Charlotte
December 2, 2020Gorgeous colors! Love the dark teal.
Carolyn R
December 2, 2020So fresh looking, love the color.
Jan Elmore
December 2, 2020Snowflakes are always in season. I love the new ‘Snowflake Frame’ die! I love Diecember!
carolinemride
December 2, 2020Such beautiful cards
angiecamm01
December 2, 2020Yana, your cards are always stunning! I am loving this snowflake die so much!! Thank you for sharing. 🙂
Debbie P
December 2, 2020Beautiful card. Love the stamp and die set. Thank you for the great tips.
smudge777
December 2, 2020Love all the layers and the bit of bling!
Steffi H.
December 2, 2020I already own the prismatic stamps set, and I’m more than happy to see the new matching dies.
miesjeflach7147
December 2, 2020Oh my how beautiful! I love the colors.
Jeannine
December 2, 2020I love the colors on this card and your use of the snowflakes. Thanks for sharing.
Tina Anderson
December 2, 2020What a beautiful card – as always!
Lynn L
December 2, 2020sooooo beautiful . . . sophisticated elegance. Colors are perfect … experiencing 1st snow in MI, makes having snow happy.
Gayle F
December 2, 2020Beautiful snowflakes! Very elegant looking
Patricia H
December 2, 2020Your card convenes the sentiment of the holidays – very festive. Nice icy colors too.
Nandini
December 2, 2020The new dies are fantastic. And your inspiration is amazing! Thank you so much for sharing.
Deb Bryson
December 2, 2020Love your card! I’m crazy over the Prismatic snowflakes oh, and I love the way you used them!
Tami B
December 2, 20202 of my most favorite things, snowflakes and the color blue, so of course I am going to love this one!