Sneak Peek Day 3
Penny here! Welcome to Day 3 of our September Release countdown. We are so glad you are joining us as we continue to unwrap all the festive goodness lined up for this Christmas release! Today, we are focusing on the magical and meaningful moments of the season, bringing together playful, whimsical holiday cheer alongside deeply heartfelt Christmas scripture.
Whether you love building storybook-style Christmas trees layered with fun patterns, textures, and colorful trimmings, or you prefer sharing the timeless, quiet beauty of the gospel message on your holiday card fronts, today’s lineup has something truly special to inspire your crafting table. There is so much creative potential in store today, so grab your favorite warm drink, settle in, and let’s dive into today’s fresh new sneak peeks!
Build-A-Whimsical Tree Die
Create playful, storybook-style holiday cards with the Build-A-Whimsical Tree die set! This interactive collection features a curving evergreen silhouette with individual layered tier pieces, decorative swirl accents, a tree trunk, and a grounded shadow base. Customize your festive tree with fun ornaments, star toppers, holly leaves, and berries for a playful centerpiece!
Build-A-Whimsical Tree Stencil Collection
Add rich texture and magical details to your whimsical trees with the Build-A-Whimsical Tree Stencil Collection! Designed to coordinate with the Build-A-Whimsical Tree die set, this multi-step layering stencil collection lets you easily ink-blend decorative garland stripes, delicate snowflakes, twinkling starbursts, and snowy dot patterns directly onto your die-cut tree layers.
Reflections: John 1:14 Mini Stamp Set & Dies
Share the true meaning of the season with the Reflections: John 1:14 Mini collection! Featuring a beautiful mixed-font typography arrangement of the scripture “The word became flesh and made His dwelling among us…” pair it with the scalloped oval frame die set for an ornate focal point, or use the outline die to pop up the entire verse block effortlessly.
Get ready to be inspired! Our talented design team has been busy crafting up a storm with today’s new arrivals, and their Day 3 projects are full of magical details. From storybook winter trees decorated with colorful patterns to serene, elegant scripture cards, they are giving you a front-row look at all the ways to bring these festive sets to life!
Take a peek at the gorgeous project gallery below, and keep a pen handy to jot down your top picks for your September wishlist!
Mark your calendars for Tuesday, September 29th at 12 PM ET, when the complete September release officially lands in the shop. Set those reminders, and join us back here tomorrow morning as we reveal a whole new round of sneak peeks!
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Build-A-Whimsical Tree Die + Build-A-Whimsical Tree Stencil Collection
Featured designs by Melissa
Melissa Phillips
SUPPLIES
STAMPS: Framed in Flowers: Christmas
INK: Coastal Blue, Hawaiian Shores, Pale Peony, Scarlet Jewel, Harvest Gold, Summer Sunrise, Green Parakeet
PAPER: Bitty Big Pale Peony, Stamper’s Select White, Pale Peony
DIES: Build-A-Whimsical Tree, Love to Layer: Beaded Trim, Framed in Flowers: Christmas, In the Pocket
OTHER: Merry Motifs Hot Foil plate, Build-A-Whimsical Tree Stencils, Fossilized Amber Distress Spritz, adhesive gems, Crystal Stickles glitter
TIPS:
- Use one of Papertrey Ink’s hot foil frames to create a subtle design around your focal point.
- Highlight certain elements on your ink blended images by using colored pencils or markers, such as I’ve done here on my ornaments.
- Pop up certain pieces of your die cut tree using foam adhesive. This adds dimension and texture.
Melissa Phillips
SUPPLIES
STAMPS: Holiday Wreath
INK: Simply Chartreuse, Pinefeather, Ripe Avocado, Honey Nut
PAPER: Stamper’s Select White
DIES: Build-A-Whimsical Tree, In the Pocket, Reflections: John 1:4
OTHER: Fanciful Snowflake Hot Foil Plate, Copic Markers, Fossilized Amber Distress Spritz, scrunched seam binding, adhesive gems, white paint
TIPS:
- Create a monochromatic card by focusing on several shades of the same color.
- Add a background that looks like softly falling snow, using the Fanciful Snowflake Hot Foil Plate.
- Splatter white paint over finished card to mimic snowflakes landing on certain elements.
Reflections: John 1:14 Mini Stamp Set & Dies
Featured design by Seeka
Seeka
SUPPLIES
STAMPS: Reflections: John 1:14
DIES: Reflections: John 1:14, Into the Blooms: Apples
CARDSTOCK: Scarlet Jewel, Pale Peony, Sweet Blush, Bright Buttercup
Kelly Lunceford
Liane Hodges
Kailash Naidoo
Betty Wright
Melissa Phillips
MarDi Rembold
Bobbi Lemanski
Melody Rupple
Brenda Noelke
Kassi Hulet
That wraps up our Day 3 sneak peeks! We hope these playful whimsical trees and uplifting scripture sentiments inspired your creative spirit today. 🎄✨ There is so much magic in bringing these festive details to life, whether you are crafting whimsical holiday scenes or sending heartfelt Christmas blessings to loved ones.
Take your time browsing all the stunning design team inspiration above, and leave a comment to let us know which Day 3 product caught your eye! We love hearing what you’re most excited to craft with.
Be sure to check back tomorrow morning for Day 4 as we continue our countdown with even more exciting debuts! ❤️



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