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Matilda Pom Pom's and Posies Card with Supplies List and NEW Book Launch

Happy Thursday, Everyone! ❄️

This morning, I woke up to a beautiful hard frost—everything is glistening like it's covered in sparkles! ✨ Hoping you all stay nice and toasty today and wishing you a truly lovely day ahead. 💖

🦃To our American friends, wishing you a very Happy Thanksgiving filled with love, gratitude, and delicious food!

Wherever you are in the world, I’m sending warm wishes your way. ❤️



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

** Also as an Amazon Associate i may receive a small referral commission should you buy something through my UK Amazon affiliate links




This blog post has been done to showcase "Matilda"


New Today 🎄🌲 Meet Matilda—our latest character in the Pom Pom's and Posies Collection! (click on the see more to expand the post)

This adorable sheet features:

✨ 2 Toppers

✨ 2 Tags

✨ 3 Sentiments


You can find the digital download on the website here: https://shop.obyd.co.uk/b/GhgXq




✨ Exciting News! ✨

Matilda is also included in our brand-new Pom Pom's and Posies Volume 2 Cardmaking Book, available worldwide on Amazon here: 📖 https://amzn.to/3CR7HET


The first book was such an amazing success, and I was thrilled to be asked to create another one. Thank you all so much for your support—you’re the reason I get to do what I love! 💖


Here is a little look at the book: Front and Back cover









Supplies List for the Card


The topper and sentiment is from the Matilda Pom Pom's and Posies Sheet - it is available as a digital download and a physical cardmaking book


1.) The Download - https://shop.obyd.co.uk/b/GhgXq


The download was printed onto my favourite Photo Paper - https://amzn.to/3OAQm5v


2.) The Book is available worldwide on Amazon:


Amazon Uk - https://amzn.to/49iAIW7

Amazon US - https://amzn.to/4i6D8ex

Amazon Canada - https://amzn.to/3Zt7sIM

Amazon Australia - https://amzn.to/3Zp0ox1



Cardblank (Crafters Companion) - https://amzn.to/49doa25

Embossing Folder (Spellbinders) - https://amzn.to/417teD9

Rose Gold Mirror Card (Italian Options Store) - https://amzn.to/41beXp9


Ivy leaves (Opulence By Design) Print cut and form leaves - https://shop.obyd.co.uk/b/zJHWx

The Poinsettia and Foliage Die Set - https://amzn.to/4eV55D3


The red ribbon and gems are from my Stash


Tape Pen Adhesive (Crafters Companion): Shop here

Tacky Wet Glue (for the gems and the crushed glass for the centre of the poinsettia): Shop here

I used a hot glue gun to secure the bow down and add the flower and leaves

Hunkydory Foam pads were used to elevate the Merry Christmas Sentiment topper - https://amzn.to/3CWp2fr


Thank You for Visiting Today’s Blog! 🌟


A huge thank-you for stopping by to check out today’s post—I truly appreciate your support and hope you’ve discovered a little spark of inspiration for your next crafting adventure. Your visits and kind words mean the world to me! 💖


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✨ Digital Downloads – Explore printable goodies for your projects in the Download Shop.

✨ Cut & Craft Books – Browse my Amazon author page for all my crafting books: Amanda Aitken on Amazon.

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Thank you for being part of this vibrant community. Here’s to happy crafting and making something beautiful today! 🥰


Happy Crafting as always,

Amanda xo

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