{"id":17348,"date":"2025-10-07T12:03:10","date_gmt":"2025-10-07T01:33:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.alisatilsner.com\/blog\/?p=17348"},"modified":"2025-10-07T12:03:12","modified_gmt":"2025-10-07T01:33:12","slug":"stampin-up-festive-friends-bundle-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.alisatilsner.com\/blog\/stampin-up-festive-friends-bundle-2\/","title":{"rendered":"Festive Friends Snowman Card \u2013 Masking, Silver Embossing &amp; Soft Pastels"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you\u2019re looking for a Christmas card that\u2019s quick to make yet looks beautifully finished, today\u2019s project is for you. I\u2019m featuring the <strong>Stampin Up Festive Friends Bundle<\/strong> and building a sweet snowman scene with <strong>masking<\/strong> and <strong>silver heat-embossing<\/strong>. We\u2019ll keep the palette light and modern\u2014<strong>Grey Granite, Pretty in Pink, and Lost Lagoon<\/strong>\u2014for a soft, wintry feel that still pops on the mantel.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Want the exact cutting guide? <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.alisatilsner.com\/blog\/freebie-library-sign-up\/\" data-type=\"page\" data-id=\"13277\">Subscribe to my newsletter<\/a><\/strong> and I\u2019ll email the <strong>PDF with measurements<\/strong> so you can print and craft along.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n<style>.kb-image17348_050d73-2f .kb-image-has-overlay:after{opacity:0.3;}<\/style>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-kadence-image kb-image17348_050d73-2f size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"1000\" src=\"https:\/\/www.alisatilsner.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/CT-6.jpg\" alt=\"stampin up festive friends bundle\" class=\"kb-img wp-image-17349\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.alisatilsner.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/CT-6.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.alisatilsner.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/CT-6-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.alisatilsner.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/CT-6-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.alisatilsner.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/CT-6-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.alisatilsner.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/CT-6-560x560.jpg 560w, https:\/\/www.alisatilsner.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/CT-6-400x400.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.alisatilsner.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/CT-6-600x600.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.alisatilsner.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/CT-6-100x100.jpg 100w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why the Stampin Up Festive Friends Bundle?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">I\u2019ll be honest\u2014this set didn\u2019t grab me at first. But it contains this year\u2019s only Santa in the range and, more importantly for today, a wonderfully large <strong>snowman<\/strong> image perfect for colouring and simple scene building. The coordinating dies are available, but we won\u2019t need them for this card; the images shine on their own.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.kb-image17348_8191b7-2e .kb-image-has-overlay:after{opacity:0.3;}<\/style>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-kadence-image kb-image17348_8191b7-2e size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"890\" height=\"897\" src=\"https:\/\/www.alisatilsner.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Screenshot-2025-09-19-115000.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"kb-img wp-image-17327\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.alisatilsner.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Screenshot-2025-09-19-115000.png 890w, https:\/\/www.alisatilsner.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Screenshot-2025-09-19-115000-298x300.png 298w, https:\/\/www.alisatilsner.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Screenshot-2025-09-19-115000-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/www.alisatilsner.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Screenshot-2025-09-19-115000-768x774.png 768w, https:\/\/www.alisatilsner.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Screenshot-2025-09-19-115000-560x564.png 560w, https:\/\/www.alisatilsner.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Screenshot-2025-09-19-115000-600x605.png 600w, https:\/\/www.alisatilsner.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Screenshot-2025-09-19-115000-100x100.png 100w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 890px) 100vw, 890px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Key Supplies<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Stamps:<\/strong> Stampin Up Festive Friends Bundle (snowman, tree, sentiment \u201cWe wish you a Merry Christmas\u201d)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Dies:<\/strong> <strong>Textured Notes<\/strong> dies (large stitched rectangle)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Inks:<\/strong> Grey Granite (for stamping), VersaMark (for embossing)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Powders:<\/strong> Silver Embossing Powder + Embossing Buddy<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Colouring:<\/strong> Stampin\u2019 Blends in Grey Granite, Pretty in Pink, Lost Lagoon; <strong>Colour Lifter<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Extras:<\/strong> Blending Brush, Wink of Stella, Post-it note for masking<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Optional:<\/strong> Prismacolor pencils (or your preferred artist pencils) to deepen shadows<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"width: 100%; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/qh7CeJPcKrQ?si=_Q2YGU1P2NVxpWil\" title=\"YouTube video player\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Technique Highlights<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1) Crisp Masking Made Easy<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Stamp the <strong>snowman<\/strong> in <strong>Grey Granite<\/strong> on your die-cut Textured Notes rectangle. Stamp him again on a Post-it and <strong>fussy-cut right on the line<\/strong> (include those twig arms!). Cover the stamped snowman with the mask.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Tip:<\/strong> Cutting on the line gives a cleaner seam so the background image sits naturally behind your focal point.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2) Elegant Silver Tree<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Prep with the Embossing Buddy and stamp the <strong>line-art tree<\/strong> in VersaMark, tucking it behind the masked snowman. Heat-emboss in <strong>silver<\/strong> for a glossy, frosty backdrop that catches the light without adding bulk.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3) Soft Snow Shading<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For believable \u201cwhite\u201d, lay down <strong>Colour Lifter<\/strong> first, then float in a whisper of <strong>Light Grey Granite<\/strong> and blend back with the Lifter. Add a shallow <strong>ground shadow<\/strong> so your snowman looks seated, not floating.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">4) Pastel Pop Colouring<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Hat:<\/strong> Pretty in Pink and Lost Lagoon with simple stripe definition<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Nose:<\/strong> Pretty in Pink (yes, not orange\u2014trust the palette!)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Scarf:<\/strong> <strong>Lost Lagoon<\/strong> to balance the composition<br>Deepen creases and under-edges with pencils (optional). You\u2019ll keep the Blends\u2019 luminosity but gain extra depth in the folds.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">5) Subtle Framed Layers<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Create a <strong>Pretty in Pink<\/strong> mat and lightly <strong>ink-blend<\/strong> the panel edges. Stamp the small <strong>snowflake<\/strong> along the borders for a delicate frame that doesn\u2019t compete with the focal panel.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">6) Sparkle &amp; Sentiment<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Brush <strong>Wink of Stella<\/strong> over the hat trim and gentle snow highlights. Stamp <strong>\u201cWe wish you a Merry Christmas\u201d<\/strong> straight onto the focal panel in Grey Granite to keep things cohesive and quick.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Designer Notes<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Keeping the palette to <strong>Grey Granite \/ Pretty in Pink \/ Lost Lagoon<\/strong> softens the large images and gives a contemporary Christmas look.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Silver embossing adds finish without extra layers\u2014ideal for <strong>mass-producing<\/strong> holiday cards.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>If you love more detail, add a die-cut snowflake or a tiny bow of white twine near the sentiment.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Ready to Make It?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You can <strong>shop the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.stampinup.com.au\/products\/festive-friends-bundle-english?demoid=4000014\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Stampin Up Festive Friends Bundle<\/a><\/strong> along with Textured Notes dies, Stampin\u2019 Blends, and Wink of Stella directly through my online shop. If you\u2019re in Australia, I\u2019d love to be your demonstrator.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Get the printable PDF with full measurements:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.alisatilsner.com\/blog\/freebie-library-sign-up\/\" data-type=\"page\" data-id=\"13277\">Subscribe to my newsletter<\/a> \u2014you\u2019ll also unlock my Freebie Library with <strong>100+ card tutorials<\/strong> and matching videos.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Happy Christmas crafting!<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.kb-image17348_be64fd-d7 .kb-image-has-overlay:after{opacity:0.3;}<\/style>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-kadence-image kb-image17348_be64fd-d7 size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"250\" height=\"250\" src=\"https:\/\/www.alisatilsner.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/alisa-tilsner-round-logo-transparent-e1623752213720.png\" alt=\"Alisa\" class=\"kb-img wp-image-11857\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Shop my <a href=\"http:\/\/www.stampinup.net\/esuite\/home\/alisatilsner\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">ONLINE STORE<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.alisatilsner.com\/blog\/join-stampin-up-australia\/\">Join The Artful Stampers<\/a><a aria-label=\"undefined (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.alisatilsner.com\/blog\/join-stampin-up-australia\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"> Team<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.alisatilsner.com\/blog\/join-stampin-up-australia\/\"> <\/a>&#8211; Happy Shoppers, <g class=\"gr_ gr_11 gr-alert gr_spell gr_inline_cards gr_run_anim ContextualSpelling ins-del multiReplace\" id=\"11\" data-gr-id=\"11\">Hobbiest<\/g>, Part Time and Full Time welcome!<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.alisatilsner.com\/blog\/tutorial-and-card-making-membership\/\" data-type=\"page\" data-id=\"14602\">Creative Card Makers Club<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Watch me on <a aria-label=\"undefined (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/alisatilsner\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">YouTube<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Socialise with me on <a aria-label=\"undefined (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/AlisaTilsnerIndependentStampinUpDemonstrator\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">FaceBook<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"mailto:alisacraig@westnet.com.au\">Email Me<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>If you\u2019re looking for a Christmas card that\u2019s quick to make yet looks beautifully finished, today\u2019s project is for you. I\u2019m featuring the Stampin Up Festive Friends Bundle and building a sweet snowman scene with masking and silver heat-embossing. 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