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Twas the Night Before Christmas Stamps & Dies + Storybook Scroll Die + Merry Motifs Stamps & Dies + Merry Motifs Hot Foil Plate + Rounded Rectangles Dies + In Frames: Ovals Die + This is Big Sentiments: Happy Holidays Stamps & Dies + Cover Plate: Stitched Snowflakes + Love to Layer: Christmas Tree + Dotted Lines Stencil Collection + Fresh Greens Hot Foil Plate

A Bird in the Hand… Project Inspiration by Bobbi Lemanski

Project Inspiration: Fall Greetings with a Feathered Friend by Kelly Lunceford

Twas the Night Before Christmas Stamps & Dies + Storybook Scroll Die + Merry Motifs Stamps & Dies + Merry Motifs Hot Foil Plate + Rounded Rectangles Dies + In Frames: Ovals Die + This is Big Sentiments: Happy Holidays Stamps & Dies + Cover Plate: Stitched Snowflakes + Love to Layer: Christmas Tree + Dotted Lines Stencil Collection + Fresh Greens Hot Foil Plate

September 19, 2025      Winnie Cate Ignacio      4 Comments

Sneak Peek Day 1

 

Penny here! It’s Day 1 of our September Release Countdown! Let’s kick off the holiday season with sparkle and cheer! 🎄✨

Today’s lineup is packed with festive frames, classic sentiments, and wintry textures that will make your Christmas cardmaking a joy. Let’s take a closer look!

 

’Twas the Night Before Christmas Stamps & Dies

Bring a beloved holiday story right to your projects! 📖 This beautifully styled verse paired with coordinating dies makes an instant focal point. Whether on the card front or tucked inside, it adds timeless character you’ll reach for year after year.

 

Storybook Scroll Die

Unroll the magic! This scroll-shaped die frames sentiments, verses, or mini scenes with storybook detail. Perfect for keepsake cards, special holiday tags, or layered literary-inspired layouts.

 

Merry Motifs Stamps & Dies

Add elegant structure in seconds with these detailed motifs. Corners, borders, and flourishes let you build layered frames, repeat patterns, or quick focal accents that feel sophisticated and festive.

 

Merry Motifs Hot Foil Plate

Instant luxury ✨ Foil an ornate frame around your design for a boutique finish, or spotlight a single sentiment inside the glowing metallic detail. A simple way to give your cards a high-end finish.

 

Rounded Rectangles Dies

Your new go-to basics! With stitched and pierced options, these dies are perfect for matting, layering, and framing sentiments. Clean lines with soft edges make every project look crisp and complete.

 

In Frames: Ovals Die

Add soft curves and pierced detailing to your cards with these versatile ovals. They’re ideal for highlighting sentiments, layering behind motifs, or creating refined focal panels.

 

This is Big Sentiments: Happy Holidays Stamps & Dies

Make a statement in one step! 🎉 Bold holiday greetings paired with companion phrases give you everything from quick card fronts to thoughtful inside messages. Impactful words that truly stand out.

 

Cover Plate: Stitched Snowflakes

Let it snow! ❄️ This stitched background adds subtle winter texture or a bold flurry when backed with color. A seasonal staple for layering.

 

Love to Layer: Christmas Tree

Decorate your holiday projects your way! 🎄 Stack the layers for dimension, add garlands and ornaments, or keep it simple with a clean silhouette, this tree brings versatility and impact to every card.

 

Dotted Lines Stencil Collection

Easy, modern backgrounds in minutes! Blend, ink, or paste through dotted and striped patterns for borders, grounding, or accents. A great way to add energy and movement behind your focal points.

 

Fresh Greens Hot Foil Plate

Frame your cards with elegance using this leafy hot foil border. A simple way to add shine and polish to your seasonal designs.

 

Below, you’ll find gorgeous inspiration from our designers, they’ve truly brought these products to life with color, texture, and creativity. Don’t forget to comment and tell us which product you’re most excited about!

 

And don’t forget, our new release goes live on Tuesday, September 23rd at 12PM ET.

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It’s easy! Scroll through the sneak peeks and leave a comment at the bottom telling us which project is your favorite.

Twas the Night Before Christmas Stamps & Dies + Storybook Scroll Die + Merry Motifs Stamps & Dies + Merry Motifs Hot Foil Plate + All the Rounded Rectangles Dies + In Frames: Ovals Die

Featured designs by Kelly

Kelly Lunceford

SUPPLIES

Stamps: Merry Motifs, ‘Twas the Night Before Christmas 
Ink: Scarlet Jewel, Pale Peony, Versamark, Ocean Tides, Pure Poppy, Pinefeather
Paper: Pure Poppy, Ocean Tides, Sweet Blush, Stamper’s Select White, Fairy Tale Christmas pattern paper 
Dies: Rounded Rectangles: Pierced, Merry Motifs, Love to Layer: Garnished Edges, Into the Blooms: Holly, ‘Twas the Night Before Christmas, Banner Builder: Basics
Other: Merry Motifs Hot Foil Plate, champagne foil, corner rounder punch, gold embossing powder, brown marker, white gel pen, adhesive gems

TIPS: 

  • Use a sand eraser to remove any  over-foiling.
  • Add white details to the holly berries using a gel pen for added realism.
  • Try embellishing the hot foil design with adhesive gems placed here and there.

Kelly Lunceford

SUPPLIES

Stamps: ‘Twas the Night Before Christmas
Ink: True Black, Simply Chartreuse, Ripe Avocado, Pure Poppy
Paper: Rustic Cream, Rustic White, Blueberry Sky, Enchanted Evening, Stamper’s Select White 
Dies: Storybook Scroll, ‘Twas the Night Before Christmas, Bring Home the Holidays, Larger Than Life: Home, Tag Creations: Modern Gift 
Other: assorted Distress Oxide inks, champagne foil, Merry Motifs Hot Foil Plate, white gel pen, Ranger Glossy Accents, brown marker, glitter 

TIPS: 

  • Add antique linen and vintage photo distress oxide ink around the edges of the scroll for an aged look.
  • Try using accents that are described in the sentiment, like I did with the house! Other ideas could be stockings, or St. Nicholas.
  • Use your favorite foliage dies to create embellishments to tuck here and there to enhance the design.

Kelly Lunceford

SUPPLIES

Stamps: Merry Motifs, ‘Twas the Night Before Christmas 
Ink: Versamark, Ocean Tides, Pinefeather, Pure Poppy, Scarlet Jewel, True Black, Simply Chartreuse, Ripe Avocado 
Paper: Pure Poppy, Pinefeather, Stamper’s Select White
Dies: Go-To Gift Card Holder: Book, Go-To Gift Card Holder: Book Pockets, Go-To Gift Card Holder: Book Box, Merry Motifs, ‘Twas the Night Before Christmas, Love to Layer: Elegant Points, Into the Blooms: Holly
Other: Antique gold cardstock, gold embossing powder, white gel pen, brown marker, Echo Park: I Love Christmas pattern paper pack, gold pigment ink

TIPS: 

  • Use a pattern paper collection to keep your project cohesive
  • Heat emboss detail images to re-create the look of book corners
  • Use gold card stock for the book pages for an elegant look 
Melissa Phillips

Melissa Phillips

Seeka

Betty Wright

Melody Rupple

Bobbi Lemanski
Brenda Noelke

Liane Hodges

Melody Rupple

This is Big Sentiments: Happy Holidays Stamps & Dies + Cover Plate: Stitched Snowflakes + Love to Layer: Christmas Tree + Dotted Lines Stencil Collection

Featured designs by Melody

Melody Rupple

SUPPLIES

Stamps: This is Big Sentiments: Happy Holidays
Dies: Love to Layer: Christmas Tree, This is Big Sentiments: Happy Holidays, Bring Home the Holidays Die, Cover Plate: Stitched Snowflakes
Ink: Hawaiian Shores, Tropical Teal, Dark Indigo, Aqua Mist, Ocean Tides, Pinefeather
Paper: Tropical Teal, Stamper’s Select White, Gold
Other: Love to Layer: Christmas Tree Stencil, White Glittered Cardstock, PTI Clear Gems, White Texture Paste

TIPS: 

  • Use White Texture Paste with the stencil for added texture. 
  • Cut the Cover Plate: Stitched Snowflakes from Aqua Mist Cardstock and blend Dark Indigo and Tropical Teal Inks. 

Melody Rupple

SUPPLIES

Stamps: This is Big Sentiments: Happy Holiday
Dies: This is Big Sentiments: Happy Holiday, Love to Layer: Christmas Tree, Cover Plate: Stitched Snowflakes, Bring Home the Holidays
Ink: Dark Indigo, Enchanted Evening, Spring Rain, Ocean Tides, Pinefeather, Cocoa Bean
Cardstock: Stamper’s Select White, Ocean Tides, Classic Kraft
Other: Love to Layer: Christmas Tree Stencil, White and Red Glittered Cardstock, Stickles in Diamond, White Paint, PTI Clear Gems

TIPS:

  • Blend ink over the cardstock cut with the Cover Plate: Stitched Snowflakes to highlight the stitching. 
  • Lightly splatter white paint on the background to give the feel of snow. 
  • Blend Spring Rain Ink to the snow die cuts and apply Diamond Stickles over the ink. 

Kelly Lunceford

Betty Wright

Melissa Phillips

Brenda Noelke

Bobbi Lemanski

We hope today’s sneak peek has you just as excited as we are to start your holiday crafting! From storybook verses and festive frames to snowy textures and bold greetings, these products are designed to spark endless creativity this season. 🎄❄️✨

 

Don’t forget to scroll down and share your favorite project in the comments! Your feedback inspires us and helps fellow crafters discover new ideas too.

 

There’s so much more to unwrap, so be sure to check back tomorrow for another round of sneak peeks from our September Release. You won’t want to miss what’s next!

 

Click HERE to see our September 2025 Release Winners page!

Winners will be announced on September 23rd at 3PM ET.

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Comments

  1. Isabel Z says

    September 19, 2025 at 10:31 AM

    Can’t pick a favorite because they are all so beautiful.

  2. Kim Burckhard says

    September 19, 2025 at 10:37 AM

    Bobbi’s ‘‘twas the night before Christmas card is perfection and my favorite

  3. Linda c says

    September 19, 2025 at 10:40 AM

    I love the layered Christmas tree!! Can’t wait to see all the new items PTI has to offer this month. I’m ready to start making Christmas cards!

  4. Melissa Leftrick says

    September 19, 2025 at 10:43 AM

    Bobbi’s Night Before Christmas is my favorite! Of course they are all amazing and honestly this one is a tough one because of it! Love what everyone did!

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