STAMPtember Exclusive: Oh Deer Stamp & Die Set by La-La Land Crafts and Simon Says Stamp

The STAMPtember magic continues, and this time, it’s bringing something truly irresistible to your craft table! The exclusive collaboration between La-La LandCrafts and Simon Says Stamp has arrived — and the Oh Deer Stamp & Die Set is here to steal your crafty heart.

What’s So Special About “Oh Deer”?

Let’s just say… it’s un-deer-niably adorable! This limited-edition set is full of charming, whimsical deer characters — each with its own personality and perfectly suited for creating playful scenes, heartfelt cards, or cozy winter projects.

Additional Products:

Double Stitched Arches Die

Christmas Traditions Paper Pack

November 2024 KOTM - Snowflake Dies

Copic Markers:

Deer: E41-E42-E43-E44-E47

Ears: E00-E93-E95

Scarf/Hat: Y21-Y23-Y26-Y28

Additional Products:

Here Comes Santa Paper Pack

Large Stitched Tags Die

Winter Hill Border Die

Copic Markers:

Deer: E51-E53-E55-E57

Ears: E00-E93-E95

Hat/Scarf: BG10-BG11-BG34

Limited Edition – While Supplies Last!

This exclusive STAMPtember collaboration is only available at SimonSaysStamp.com and only while supplies last. Once it’s gone, it’s gone for good — no restocks, no reruns, no second chances.

So if you’re already picturing these little cuties on your next card or tag… don’t wait!

Shop the Release:

Click HERE to grab the Oh Deer Stamp & Die Set only at SimonSaysStamp.com before it disappears!

Let the fawn begin!

Altenew September 2025 Release

With the September 2025 Release, Altenew has delivered another round of beautifully designed products — and I had the best time crafting with them. 

I pulled out a few favorites and mixed shimmer, texture, and color to create a cozy card I’m excited to share with you today. Keep reading for the step-by-step details!

I started my card by positioning the Checkerboard Tiles Background Stencil over a white cardstock panel and secured it in place using my Stampwheel.

On my work surface, I mixed embossing paste with a bit of Pearl Shimmer Paste to create a sparkly texture paste. Using a Mixed Media Palette Knife Set, I spread the mixture over the stencil, carefully removed the stencil, and set the panel aside to dry completely. The result is a clean, modern background with a subtle shimmer that catches the light beautifully.

While the background dried, I moved on to the focal elements:

I stamped two leaves from the Autumn Whispers Bundle, then cut them out using the coordinating dies. To add more interest, I die cut the same leaves from Brushed Silver Cardstock and layered them slightly offset behind the stamped leaves — giving a touch of shine and depth.

For an extra pop of color, I created a bold leaf using Yupo paper and red alcohol ink. Once dry, I die cut it using the Crispy Leaves Layering Die Set, and it became the perfect eye-catching element. Once all the elements were in place, I adhered them to the stenciled background panel and then attached the finished panel to a white card base to complete the card.

For the sentiment, I used one of the versatile greetings from the One Go: Sentiment Strips 3 Press Plates/Foil Plates (Gratitude Edition), stamped in black ink and trimmed it with a paper trimmer. I backed it with a strip of Silver Glitter Cardstock from the Milky Way Glitter Gradient Cardstock for just a hint of sparkle, then adhered both to the card front.

Want a Chance to Win?

Head over to Instagram @crafticarri and hop along with us to celebrate the release! Altenew is giving away some amazing prizes, and all you have to do is follow along, leave some love, and you’ll be entered to win.

The hop is full of incredible inspiration from talented creators — don’t miss it! 

Thanks so much for stopping by today!

Happy crafting 💛

Several affiliate links are used in my posts. This means that, if you click on one of my links and make a purchase from that company, I will receive a small percentage of the sale without any additional charge. I appreciate your support greatly.

Altenew – September Release Collection

Hi, crafty friends!

I'm so honored to be guest designing for Altenew’s September Release — and let me tell you, this Autumn Collection is everything I love about fall: cozy textures, natural elements, and warm seasonal charm.

For today’s project, I couldn’t wait to try out the new Woodgrain Press Plate, and it did not disappoint! I ran it through my machine to create a subtle, beautiful woodgrain texture on the background panel — it added just the right amount of interest without overpowering the design. It’s quickly become one of my new favorite texture plates!

To complete the look, I paired it with the Woodland Path Bundle — the scene is so serene and versatile, and it was a joy to work with. I kept the color palette soft and earthy to let the textures really shine.

Be sure to check out the full release and more inspiration from the Altenew team and guest designers — there’s so much creativity to explore! If you're shopping the release, everything is now available HERE.

Thanks so much for stopping by!

Wishing you a cozy, crafty day — and happy fall creating!

La-La Land Crafts September Kit of the Month – Cute, Cozy & Totally Spa-tacular!

Hi, crafty friends!

September’s here, and while the world is going pumpkin spice crazy, I’m taking some me time with the new Kit of the Month from La-La Land Crafts — and it’s a total mood! 

My card features the Spa-tacular Clear Stamp Set, and I couldn’t resist using the adorable little duck — towel, curlers, and all!

With all the extra die-cut goodies (hello, clawfoot tub, tile floor, and the cutest little towel rack with tiny towels!), this kit made crafting feel like a mini quack-cation.

To set the scene, I added the Two Candles Die — because what’s a spa day without a little candlelight?

If your paper stash needs a little pampering, this one’s for you!

Copic Markers:

Duck: YR30-YR31-Y38

Beak: YR04-Y13-Y15

Pink: RV10-RV11-RV13-RV14

Blue: B000-B00-B01

Additional Products:

Two Candles Die

Ornate Frames Die

Life Documented Paper Pack

Thanks for stopping by — and remember, self-care counts when it involves cardstock.

Cozy Vibes with Lili of the Valley’s New Autumn Girl Collection

Hi, crafty friends!

Today I’m sharing a card featuring one of the sweetest new digi stamps from the Lili of the Valley Autumn Girl Digital Collection — and let me tell you, it’s full of all the cozy fall feels! 

The Autumn Hug Girl completely won me over from this collection. I colored her with Copics in warm, cozy tones and gave her a fall backdrop with some seasonal patterned paper.

The full collection is available now for just £10, and it’s packed with charming autumn girls — perfect for seasonal cards, planners, or even fall-themed tags. You can shop the release here: https://www.etsy.com/uk/shop/LotvDigiShop

Thanks for stopping by today! Are you making anything cozy or autumn-inspired this season? I’d love to hear what you’re working on — feel free to leave a comment! 

Happy crafting,
Carrianne 💛

CHALLENGES:
Word Art Wednesday - #716-717

Park Hopping My Happy Place - Harvest Festival at Dollywood

Allsorts - #832

Inspiration Station - #77 Inspired by the colors of the trees

As You Like it Challenge - My favorite is flat for a simple one layer design

Creating Quacktastic Cards with The Rabbit Hole Designs Prost! Bundle and Oh Duck!!! 6x6 Stencil

Today I’m sharing a card that’s all about fun, texture, and a little bit of quacky celebration — featuring the Prost! Bundle and the super cute Oh Duck!!! 6x6 Stencil from The Rabbit Hole Designs

This duck is seriously living his best life!

Let’s talk background:

I used one of my favorite stencil techniques that’s always fun to revisit (and might be something new for you to try!):

• I started by inking up the Oh Duck!!! 6x6 Stencil with shades of purple

• Then gave it a light spritz of water to activate the ink

• Flipped the stencil over onto watercolor cardstock for a reverse print that gives a soft, mixed media look

• Once dry, I repositioned the stencil over the open/white areas and blended yellow ink through it — creating rows of happy little ducks walking through a purple haze

The star of the show:

I colored the duck from the Prost! Bundle with alcohol markers and used the coordinating die to cut him out.

He’s layered on a stitched circle (white) and a zig-zag stitched circle (purple), adhered with liquid glue and foam tape for dimension.

The sentiment is heat embossed in white on purple cardstock and finished with a rectangle die.

It’s bold, funny, and totally perfect for a birthday card or a just-for-fun moment.

Have you tried this stencil technique before? Let me know below!

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🛍️ Want to shop these cuties?

Use my affiliate link: 

https://therabbitholedesigns.com/CRAFTICARRI

🎁 And don’t forget to use code CRAFTICARRI at checkout for a FREE exclusive gift with your order!

Several affiliate links are used in my posts. This means that, if you click on one of my links and make a purchase from that company, I will receive a small percentage of the sale without any additional charge. I appreciate your support greatly.

Too Cute to Spook? You BET! Lili of the Valley’s Halloween Release is Here!

Are you ready for some frightfully adorable fun? 🧙‍♀️✨

Lili of the Valley’s brand-new Halloween Release has landed — and it's boo-rilliant! Filled with charming little witches, whimsical pumpkin houses, and kiddos in the cutest costumes you’ve ever seen, this collection is packed with spooky sweetness you’ll fall in love with. 🍂🎃

Whether you're making treat bag tags, festive cards, or just want to add some magical charm to your autumn crafting, these images are fang-tastically fun without the fright.

🕸️ Here’s what’s brewing in the cauldron:

• Adorable witches-in-training (with just the right amount of sass!)

• Cozy pumpkin houses that look straight out of a fairytale

• Kids in classic Halloween costumes — from little ghosts to mini monsters

These designs are perfect for coloring, paper piecing, or adding to your digital crafting stash. However you use them, they’re guaranteed to cast a creative spell. ✨

🎃 Trick or treat yourself to the new Halloween collection today — before it vanishes into the night! 🌙

👉 Check out the full release HERE!

CHALLENGES:

Two Old Bats Halloween Challenge - AG September

Park Hopping My Happy Place - Halloween Horror Nights

We Love Stamping - Sept *Make it cute

As You Like it Challenge - My favorite is Flat - There’s something so satisfying about a clean, one-layer design — simple, sleek, and perfect for mailing

Oh Duck Stencil and Prost! Bundle from The Rabbit Hole Designs

Today I’m sharing a fun and playful card using the Prost! Bundle paired with the adorable Oh Duck Stencil from The Rabbit Hole Designs and this little duck is ready to party!

It’s one of those cards that just makes you smile while you're making it and hopefully gives someone a good laugh when they receive it too! 

I started by blending yellow ink through the Oh Duck Stencil to create a bold, cheerful focal point. I then die cut it using a stitched circle die, which adds a clean and polished edge. That circle was layered onto a blue panel trimmed to 3.75" x 5.5", giving a nice frame of color before adhering it all to a crisp white card base.

Next, I stamped the sweet duck from the Prost! Bundle, colored her up with alcohol markers, and popped her up on foam tape to make her the star of the show!

For the sentiments, I had a little fun with layering. I stamped one sentiment and cut it out using a stitched fishtail die, then cut a second fishtail in blue cardstock and offset the two to create a shadowed effect. I also stamped an additional sentiment directly onto the blue panel below the circle to ground the design and tie everything together.

This card came together with a quack-ton of fun, and I just love the mix of stencil texture, bright colors, and playful details.

Ready to craft your own duck-tastic creation?

Check out the full Prost! Bundle and Oh Duck Stencil at The Rabbit Hole Designs! Be sure to use code CRAFTICARRI at checkout for a FREE gift!

Thanks for stopping by — hope your day is filled with smiles, good vibes, and maybe even a little “quacktail” or two!

Several affiliate links are used in my posts. This means that, if you click on one of my links and make a purchase from that company, I will receive a small percentage of the sale without any additional charge. I appreciate your support greatly.

Relax and Create – La-La Land Crafts September Kit of the Month is Spa-tacular!

The La-La Land Crafts September Kit of the Month is here — and it’s all about self-care and creativity! Whether you're a fan of spa days or just love treating yourself to cute stamps and dies, this kit is your perfect matcha. 🍵😉

This month’s kit includes:

✨ Marci in Bath Robe Rubber Stamp – ready for some well-deserved R&R
✨ Spa-tacular Clear Stamp Set – full of fun spa-themed sentiments and images
✨ Add-On Dies – including the Clawfoot Tub Die, Tile Floor Die, and Towels Die — perfect for building your own dreamy spa scenes!

From bubbles to bathrobes, this kit is packed with everything you need to create relaxing, feel-good projects — and it’s seriously tub-tastic! 🛁💕

But don’t wait too long — this limited-edition kit is only available through October 4th, or while supplies last! Once it’s gone, it’s gone — and that’s no bath bombshell! 💨

👉 Grab your September Kit HERE and treat yourself to some crafty me-time!

Copic Markers:

Skin: E000-E00-E11, R20

Hair: E50-E51-E53-E55-E57

Robe/Slippers: R81-R83-R85, RV17

Additional Products:

Short Curtains Die

Life Documented Paper Pack

Scalloped Frames Die

Copic Markers:

Ducks: YR30-YR31-Y38

Beaks/Feet: YR04-Y13-Y15

Pink: RV10-RV11-RV13

Blue: B000-B00-B01-B02

Additional Products:

Sparkle and Shine Paper Pack

Scalloped Sentiment Labels Die

Lake Die (retired)

Boba Pearls Die (August KOTM)

Thanks for visiting! Hope your day is filled with creativity and joy. 

CHALLENGES:

SSS Wednesday Challenge - Layer it up!

Word Art Wednesday - #716-717

Penny's Paper - #605 AG

Die Cut Diva's - AG

As You Like it - My favorite is Layers - I love the dimension layers add

The Paper Funday September Challenge - DT Card

It’s time for a New Paper Funday Challenge, and we’re so excited to kick off another month of creativity! This time, we’re proudly sponsored by Alex Syberia Designs and Newton’s Nook — two fabulous companies bringing endless inspiration. The theme is “Anything Goes” with an optional twist of Changing Seasons, which offers so many fun possibilities. 

For my card, I wanted to embrace the cozy, comforting feeling of fall—the warm colors, crisp air, and peaceful mood that come with the season. I chose the adorable Newton’s Nook Fall Friends Stamp Set because it perfectly captures that vibe. Every time I look at this image, it brings a smile to my face—it truly feels like a little warm hug on paper!

I began by stamping the image and coloring it with Copic markers, then carefully fussy cut it out. For the background, I blended fall colors — yellow, orange, and red — through the Autumn Greetings Stencil from PhotoPlay onto white cardstock. This gave the panel a warm, textured look that really captures the essence of the season.

Next, I die cut a stitched circle and adhered it to the center to help anchor the focal point. I used foam tape to pop up the image for some added dimension — I always love the way a little lift brings everything to life!

The sentiment was stamped in black ink, cut with a stitched fishtail banner, and softly blended with yellow ink for a subtle glow. I finished the card with a few orange sequins for a touch of sparkle — because a little shimmer never hurts!

I had so much fun putting this card together, and I hope it brings a bit of seasonal joy your way. Don’t forget to head over to The Paper Funday Challenges to see all the amazing inspiration and to link up your own project. I’d love to see your take on this month's theme!

Until next time, keep creating and stay crafty!

CHALLENGES:

SSS Monday Challenge - Stamp it!

SSS Wednesday Challenge - Stamp it!

Word Art Wednesday - #714-715

Park Hopping My Happy Place - Harvest Festival at Dollywood

Colorful Options September Challenge - DT Card

Hello crafty friends! It’s time for a brand-new Colorful Options Challenge and this month, Anything Goes! That’s right, no theme restrictions, just pure creative freedom.

Want a little color inspiration? Try working with this month’s featured palette: blue, red, cream, and orange — a bold, fun mix that works beautifully for late summer or early fall. But as always, feel free to go rainbow or create with any colors you love.

We can't wait to see what you make — cards, journals, tags, or something totally unexpected! Link up your project and let your creativity shine.

My card this month features the adorable Sweater Sitter from C.C. Designs (retired). I colored her up using this month’s palette and had so much fun bringing her cozy look to life!

I began by stamping the image onto Neenah Solar White 80lb cardstock, my go-to for Copic coloring thanks to its smooth surface and blendability. I colored up the adorable Sweater Sitter using Copic Markers, keeping to this month’s featured palette of blue, red, cream, and orange. Once she was fully colored, I fussy cut the image to give her clean, crisp edges and get her ready to pop on the card.

For the background, I went digging into my stash and found some bright, colorful patterned paper that worked beautifully with the challenge colors. I trimmed it to fit and adhered it directly to a white card base.

To add some texture and visual interest, I grabbed a piece of thin white cardstock and die-cut it using the La-La Land Crafts Scalloped Rectangle Die. I layered that panel over the patterned base — the cardstock is light enough that you can still see the fun colorful stripes peeking through underneath, which adds a playful, semi-transparent effect to the design.

I used foam tape to pop up the image and give it some nice dimension. Finally, I stamped the sentiment to complete the look. I love how all the layers and colors came together — it's bright, cozy, and cheerful!

Be sure to visit the Colorful Options Blog for more inspiration from our amazing Design Team, and don’t forget to link up your own projects to join this month’s Anything Goes challenge. We can't wait to see what you create!

Until next time, keep creating and stay crafty!

CHALLENGES:

SSS Monday Challenge - Stamp it!

SSS Wednesday Challenge - AG

Word Art Wednesday - #714-715

As you Like It Challenge - Favorite medium is Copic coloring, therapeutic