Nestled in the heart of the frost-kissed wilderness cardmaking blog post

 

Nestled in the heart of the frost-kissed wilderness

June 26, 2024

Happy Wednesday Crafty friends!

I hope this post finds you well.. I can't believe I am posting Christmas on possibly one of the hottest days of the year so far lol.

Today's little post is sharing our latest cardmaking and paper crafting kit along with the samples made for the launch... I hope you like it. Not just for Christmas this kit is perfect for your Winter cards and projects.

The story behind the kit - 

Christmas at the Cabin:

Amidst the snow-cloaked peaks, nestled in the heart of the frost-kissed wilderness, stood a humble wood cabin. Its timeworn logs bore the weight of countless winters, their grain etched with tales of resilience.

The cabin perched on the edge of a semi-frozen lake, its waters mirror-like, reflecting the azure sky and the snow-laden pines. A thin layer of ice cradled the shoreline, and beneath it, the lake’s secrets slumbered.

Around the cabin, reindeer roamed freely, their hooves leaving delicate imprints in the snow. Their breath hung in the frigid air, creating ephemeral clouds that danced with the falling snowflakes. These majestic creatures, guardians of the wilderness, seemed to recognize the cabin as a sanctuary—a place where warmth and solace awaited.

Inside, the hearth crackled with life. The firewood, carefully stacked by weathered hands, surrendered to the flames’ embrace. The cabin’s heart pulsed with the rhythm of burning wood, casting a golden glow upon the rough-hewn walls. The scent of pine mingled with the smoky tendrils that spiraled upward through the chimney.

As night descended, the cabin transformed. The fire’s glow danced upon the walls, casting shadows that seemed to waltz with the snowflakes. The reindeer gathered closer, their breaths forming constellations in the cold air. They, too, sought refuge—the camaraderie of shared warmth and survival.

And so, in this secluded haven, the wood cabin stood—a testament to endurance, to the quiet beauty of winter. The reindeer, with their antlers adorned in frost, nudged the cabin door, seeking shelter from the biting wind. Their eyes held the wisdom of ages, and their presence infused the air with magic.

As dawn painted the sky in hues of rose and lavender, the cabin’s chimney continued to exhale smoke—a promise that warmth would endure, even in the coldest of seasons. And so it did, as the wood cabin in the mountains whispered its tale to the snowflakes, and the reindeer nodded in silent agreement.

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The links to Digital Downloads are my own digital download products from my website -https://www.obyd.co.uk/

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Christmas at the Cabin Cardmaking and Papercrafting Kit PDF Digital Download contains 10 A4 Pages you can find it here on the website - https://shop.obyd.co.uk/b/Tv2O3

This kit contains: 

6 x Designs sheets that feature toppers, panels and sentiments (26 different toppers and 12 sentiments included)

4 x Snowflake Backing Papers

Supplies list for the card above:

Christmas at the Cabin Digital Download kit which can be found here on the website - https://shop.obyd.co.uk/b/Tv2O3

The topper, backing paper and sentiment are from the kit

They were printed onto my favourite 160gsm bright white super smooth paper which you can find on amazon here: https://amzn.to/3xmvsm0

The variegated ivy leaves are my printable leaves from our "Print, Cut and Form collection" you can find them here on the website - https://shop.obyd.co.uk/b/zJHWx

The die cut foliage has been cut from older foliage dies currently not available 

The large flower has been made with a woodwork 2" flower punch

The smaller flowers have been made with this paper flower punch on amazon - https://amzn.to/4cCEwlk it is the Cherry Blossom one.. there are a few different styles available if you would like to have a look. These are super quick and easy to use.

The white grosgrain ribbon can be found on amazon here: https://amzn.to/3xwZ6VE

The silver mirror card can be found here on amazon - https://amzn.to/4ciZOVs this is such a fabric price for the quality.. and there are lots of colours available you can find them here: https://amzn.to/4eGiiRC

UK Amazon Store front category links:

I have created specific categories in my Amazon Store Front for you to find everything easier

** Everything flower making section - https://amzn.to/3wNmJJ6

** Card, Cardblanks and speciality papers - https://amzn.to/4aw6ePA

** Crafting Tools and Equipment - https://amzn.to/4bvTCJk

** Crafting Adhesives - https://amzn.to/3UQuh5T

** Embellishments - Ribbons, gems and all that bling - https://amzn.to/44SPUqI

I hope you have enjoyed looking through the samples for today

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Thank you for looking, happy crafting as always! A xo

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