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Such a Treasure Stamp Set & Dies + Love to Layer: Laced Oval Dies + This is Big Sentiments: Happy Everything Stamp Set & Dies + Dotted Diamonds Stencil Collection + Filigree Frame Hot Foil Plate + Uplifted by Nature Dies

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Sneak Peek Day 1

 

Penny here! Welcome to Day 1 of our February Release Countdown! We’re beginning this month’s celebration with heartfelt florals, elegant details, and creative elements designed to layer beautifully together.

 

Today’s sneak peek brings together timeless roses, delicate lace edges, bold celebratory sentiments, and classic patterns that offer endless versatility. Whether you’re crafting for a treasured friend, celebrating a birthday, or sending a note of encouragement, today’s lineup provides refined building blocks that help you create cards filled with intention and charm.

 

Let’s take a closer look at what’s debuting today.

 

Such a Treasure Stamp Set & Dies

A graceful rose collection paired with heartfelt sentiments that celebrate friendship and meaningful connections. The detailed floral images create stunning focal points, whether stamped simply or layered for added depth. Coordinating dies make it easy to add dimension and build elegant arrangements that feel timeless and refined.

 

Love to Layer: Laced Oval Dies

Delicate and beautifully detailed, this oval layering die features a scalloped lace edge that adds softness and sophistication to any project. Perfect for framing florals, highlighting sentiments, or building dimensional focal panels, this design brings instant elegance to your card fronts.

 

This is Big Sentiments: Happy Everything Stamp Set & Dies

Bold, mix-and-match greetings designed to stand out. Pair the large “happy” with companion phrases to create custom sentiments for birthdays, anniversaries, milestones, and everyday celebrations. The coordinating dies allow you to layer and elevate your greetings with clean, polished dimension.

 

Dotted Diamonds Stencil Collection

A timeless geometric pattern that adds subtle texture and structure to your backgrounds. Use layered blending techniques for soft color transitions or keep it simple for understated detail. This versatile design pairs effortlessly with florals, frames, and bold sentiments alike.

 

Filigree Frame Hot Foil Plate

Bring shimmer and sophistication to your projects with this ornate, vintage-inspired frame. The intricate detailing creates a stunning foiled focal point, perfect for showcasing sentiments or anchoring layered elements with refined shine.

 

Uplifted by Nature Dies

A charming die set that transforms a simple tree into a whimsical balloon bouquet, complete with a coordinating “Happy Birthday” script. This unique concept offers playful creativity while maintaining the polished style you love, making it perfect for joyful celebrations.

 

Below, you’ll find beautiful inspiration from our talented designers, who have brought today’s February sneak peeks to life with thoughtful layering and creative detail. We’d love to know which product from Day 1 caught your eye,  share your favorite in the comments!

 

And don’t forget, our new release goes live on Tuesday, February 24th 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.

Such a Treasure Stamp Set & Dies + Love to Layer: Laced Oval Dies

Featured designs by Melissa

Melissa Phillips

SUPPLIES

STAMPS: Such a Treasure
INK:  Ripe Avocado, Olive Twist, Raspberry Fizz, Aqua Mist
CARDSTOCK:  Stamper’s Select White, Sweet Blush
DIES:  Love to Layer:  Laced Ovals, Such a Treasure
OTHER:  patterned paper, sequins, Fossilized Amber and Peacock Feathers Distress Spritz, watermark ink, white embossing powder 

TIPS: 

  • Add a realistic twist to your rose by heat embossing the detail image, or second step, using white embossing powder.
  • This is such a romantic set, don’t be afraid to combine oval frames of different sizes.  Here I’ve combined the oval frame from Such a Treasure with the smallest Love to Layer:  Laced Ovals die.

Melissa Phillips

SUPPLIES

STAMPS:  Such a Treasure 
INK:  Melon Berry, Pure Poppy, Olive Twist, Vintage Jadeite
CARDSTOCK:  Sweet Blush, Stamper’s Select White,  Sheer Basics Vellum
DIES:  Such a Treasure, Rounded Rectangles:  Pierced, Love to Layer:  Laced Ovals
OTHER:  gems, Crystal Stickles Glitter

TIPS: 

  • Create a background using the roses from this stamp set.  Add leaves sparingly to achieve a fresh, floral appearance.
  • Soften the background a bit by using a bit of vellum.  This adds to the ethereal, romantic feel.
Nina Brackett

Bobbi Lemanski

Brenda Noelke

Renée Bergeron

Melody Rupple

Catherine Cohen

Kelly Lunceford
Betty Wright

Liane Hodges

Renée Bergeron

Seeka

This is Big Sentiments: Happy Everything Stamp Set & Dies + Dotted Diamonds Stencil Collection + Filigree Frame Hot Foil Plate + Uplifted by Nature Dies

Featured designs by Betty & Bobbi

Bobbi Lemanski

SUPPLIES

STAMPS: This is Big Sentiments: Happy Everything, Going Places
DIES: This is Big Sentiments: Happy Everything, Uplifted by Nature
STENCILS: Dotted Diamonds Stencil Collection
CARDSTOCK: Stampers’ Select White, Blueberry Sky, New Leaf, Dark Chocolate
INK: True Black, Blueberry Sky
OTHER: Foam Tabs, Ranger Distress Oxide Ink: Mermaid Lagoon, Tumbled Glass, Copic Sketch Markers,Bee Creative Precision Glue

TIPS: 

  • Use the die cuts for the balloons in blue and green to create the look of a world globe. Hand cut the pieces to make them different shapes.
  • Add detailing to the tree trunk to make the tree look more real-like. Use a black to add the bark and shadows to the branches.
  • Use the Going Places stamp set to add to the “retirement” theme for the card. 
  • This card is 5″ X 7″. Place the stencil at the top, allowing a 1″ white space for the sentiment at the bottom. 

Betty Wright

SUPPLIES

STAMPS: This Is Big Sentiments: Happy Everything
DIES: Uplifted by Nature, This Is Big Sentiments: Happy Everything, Love to Layer: Laced Oval, Build-A-Party
STENCIL: Dotted Diamonds Stencil Collection
CARDSTOCK: Pure Poppy, Sweet Blush, Stamper’s Select White, Hibiscus Burst
INK: Hibiscus Burst, Pure Poppy
OTHER: Silver Metallic Pearls, white embossing powder, versamark

TIPS: 

  • Add detailed elements from other die sets to help accent your design. 
  • Arranged balloons with foam tape to create a me dimensional balloon bouquet.

Betty Wright

SUPPLIES

STAMPS: This Is Big Sentiments: Happy Everything
DIES: This Is Big Sentiments: Happy Everything, Reflections: Hebrews 11, Into the Blooms: Wild Wood
HOT FOIL PLATE: Filigree Frame Hot Foil Plate
CARDSTOCK: Stamper’s Select White, Saffron Spice, Simply Chartreuse, Sweet Blush
INK: Limeade Ice, Summer Sunrise, Simply Chartreuse, Pinefeather, Hibiscus Burst, Berry Sorbet, Aqua Mist
OTHER: Metallic Gold Pearls, Champagne Foil

TIPS: 

  • For foiled frames, try choosing different die cuts that nestle perfectly inside the foiled framed center as a layering piece or to diecut it out. This allows you to create different looks using the same frame.

Betty Wright

SUPPLIES

STAMPS: This Is Big Sentiments: Happy Everything
DIES: This Is Big Sentiments: Happy Everything, Love to Layer: Scalloped Diamonds, Into the Blooms: Wreath
HOT FOIL PLATE: Filigree Frame Hot Foil Plate
CARDSTOCK: Stamper’s Select White, Amethyst Allure, Simply Chartreuse, Raspberry Fizz, Lemon Tart
INK: Limeade Ice, Summer Sunrise, Simply Chartreuse, Pinefeather, Raspberry Fizz
OTHER: Metallic Gold Pearls, Champagne Foil, white acrylic paint for splatters

TIPS: 

  • For foiled frames, try choosing different die cuts that nestle perfectly inside the foiled framed center as a layering piece or to diecut it out. This allows you to create different looks using the same frame.

Melissa Phillips

Nina Brackett

Melody Rupple

Kelly Lunceford

Seeka

Brenda Noelke

Liane Hodges

Melissa Phillips

Renée Bergeron

Catherine Cohen

That wraps up Day 1, and we hope today’s sneak peeks have sparked plenty of creative inspiration! From timeless florals and delicate lace details to bold sentiments and playful builds, these new designs offer beautiful ways to create projects that feel heartfelt, layered, and thoughtfully crafted. ✨💌

 

Be sure to scroll through the projects above and let us know which product has you dreaming up your next card. We always love hearing what inspires you most! 💬❤️

 

And don’t forget to join us again tomorrow for Day 2 of our February Release Countdown. There’s so much more to share, and you won’t want to miss what’s coming next. ✨

 

Click HERE to see our February 2026 Release Winners page!

Winners will be announced on February 24th at 3PM ET.

Reader Interactions

Comments

  1. Beautiful releases! I’m loving Kelly Lunceford’s card with the Such a Treasure set with the lace dies — the colors, so inspirational. But on my want list is the dotted diamonds.

  2. These are all gorgeous, but the roses and the lace oval dies are what really call my name!

  4. So many beautiful cards. I think my favorite is Melissa Phillips first one with such a treasure. I love the soft feminine look and feel of it! Great job! 😊

  5. Adoring Melissa’s soft and dreamy card featuring Filigree Frame Hot Foil Plate and
    Uplifted by Nature.

  6. Wow! Beautiful frames! Beautiful roses! I can’t wait to get the rose stamps. All of the cards are gorgeous!

  7. I love LIane’s floral card, because of all the colors that she used on the floral images. Oh so pretty.

  8. Fabulous collection with so many beuatiful options. What really calls to me most is Betty Wright’s Rose card with the soft colors, paired with the lacy oval, vellum and wonderfully textured background!

  9. So many beautiful cards but the ones i enjoyed the most are Melissa Phillips and Betty Wright. Especially the birthday cards caught my eye. So much talent with such a beautiful company.

  10. So many gorgeous cards! My favorite is Kelly Lunceford’s Happy Retirement card with the sweet house and balloons!

  11. Hello,
    What a fabulous release! Love all of the sneak peeks! My favorite card is #8: I love the purple scalloped diamond paired with the colorful florals and gold frame. Such a gorgeous card!

  13. What a gorgeous release … but those Lace Oval Dies are the star of the show!! Giving me all the vintage vibes!!

  15. Beautiful new designs, and the cards are all so pretty! Kelly’s retirement card with the house and colorful balloons really caught my eye today!

  18. I really like the elegant look of Betty Wright’s birthday card.
    I like the gold and pink color combo. Simple but soft.

  19. Kelly’s “friend” card is absolutely stunning!!! Of course they all are beautiful!! Love this release!

  22. The Laced Oval dies is definitely my favorite new product today! And my favorite project is Melissa’s red rose card with the red rose background!

  23. Tough decision because everything looks lovely, but I’m going with Betty Wright’s Happy Everything because the colors really pop against the Amethyst Allure backdrop!

  30. I like Kelly’s floral card because the background is gorgeous! All the DT member have done a fabulous job.

  32. I love the frames!! I don’t use ovals much (mine are smaller and plain) but all the cards here are lovely!

  35. Melissa Phillips’ card is so girly – I love it! Especially the effect of the balloons. And Kelly Lunceford’s makes me think of Up because of its blend with a previous release. These inspiration cards give so many great ideas!

  41. All the new releases and cards are so beautiful. It’s difficult to select just one, however, I will select Melody Rupple’s card as my top pick. Thank you all for sharing your creations and introducing the upcoming releases.

  42. Liane Hodges way to go! I love the soft purple pastel and the use of flower stamps in both corners. And separating the flowers from the base of the card really adds dimension. And I absolutely love the clustering of the dewdrops!

  45. I love the CAS look of Renee’s balloon card! The background is so fun and I love how the pink balloons pop against it!

  48. Fabulous and FANTASTIC collection with so many gorgeous new dies!!! I adore Betty Wright’s Rose card with the lacy oval and vellum. The texture is fab!

  50. I love the Melissa Phillips cards,oh my goodness. The message is perfect for a special friend 🧡. And I love a good rose die cut! This one is beautiful!

  53. LOVE Betty Wright’s birthday card. Those pink, red and white balloons says “HAPPY”. Lots of beautiful cards.

  55. So many gorgeous cards! Hard to pick. I love Bobbi’s retirement card. It caught my eye with the way she did the colors. (And probably because I’m retiring in 88 days!🥳)

  56. WOW, so many beautiful cards it is hard to choose a favorite but I pick Bobbi’s beautiful anniversary card with the beautiful roses.

  57. So many beautiful cards! One of my favorite cards is by Renée Bergeron using the layer lace oval dies. Another wonderful release.

  61. Always love to see new Birthday card products to add to my collection!
    Liane’s card with those beautiful Roses and Brenda’s balloons are fabulous!!

  63. Bobbi Lemanski’s retirement card is so unique. I love how the balloons look like little earths so it is my favorite today

  66. So many beautiful cards! My favorite card is Kelly Lunceford’s Happy Retirement card with the house and balloons. Great idea! And I also love Melissa’s cards, beautiful color combinations.

  69. The Such a Treasure stamp is beautiful! So many possibilities for cards. And the laced oval dies are gorgeous! A must have staple!

  72. All the designers’ cards are so beautiful. I love Liane’s pastel card, the colors on the balloons look dreamy.

  73. My fav is Betty Wright’s card using the Such a Treasure stamp set. It’s so delicate and pretty.

  74. Uplifted by Nature is such an awesome and unique concept; I just love it. I adore Kelly’s “Up” house card!

  79. This is hard to choose, so I based it on which card piqued my curiosity the most! Plus the stunning colors. It has to be the first card by Melissa Phillips! I love the foiling as always, but those balloons are so colorful and beautiful! I am amazed at how much I keep wanting to go look at it! It’s like the first time I used an embossing folder, I just marveled at how pressure could create something so beautiful, I had to carry it around all day so I could keep looking at it 😆😆😆 like a kid. Anyways, all are beautiful cards!

  80. This pick a card challenge is always a tough one, but I finally made a choice.
    Love Betty’s cards using Happy Everything.
    Looks like another fantastic release is on the way.

  85. Bobbie Lemanski’s card was truly original. Her use of blue and green to mimic water and land in the balloons and addition of the plane die cut was very creative and perfect for a retirement card. Great job Bobbi!

  89. Kelly Lunceford’s card with the house and balloons is too cute! Reminds me of the movie “Home”

  95. Such amazing cards! Having to choose just one… I have to go with Brenda Noelke’s balloon tree… Such amazing colors, it really stands out. Receiving that on your birthday would make everyone happy!

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