{"id":17411,"date":"2025-10-24T12:44:02","date_gmt":"2025-10-24T02:14:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.alisatilsner.com\/blog\/?p=17411"},"modified":"2025-10-24T12:44:04","modified_gmt":"2025-10-24T02:14:04","slug":"stampin-up-festive-friends-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.alisatilsner.com\/blog\/stampin-up-festive-friends-2\/","title":{"rendered":"Festive Friends Snowman in Pretty Pink &amp; Secret Sea \u2014 Quick Christmas Card Tutorial"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you love creating cheerful Christmas cards without spending hours at your desk, this week\u2019s project is for you. I pulled out the <strong>Stampin Up Festive Friends<\/strong> stamp set and focused on the sweet snowman image. We\u2019re keeping it simple and striking with a <strong>Pretty in Pink<\/strong> and <strong>Secret Sea<\/strong> colour palette, plus a whisper of shimmer for a snow-kissed finish. I used only the <strong>stamp set<\/strong> today (no coordinating dies), alongside a favourite shape from the <strong>Perennial Postage Dies<\/strong> to frame the focal panel.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.kb-image17411_49007b-43 .kb-image-has-overlay:after{opacity:0.3;}<\/style>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-kadence-image kb-image17411_49007b-43 size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"1000\" src=\"https:\/\/www.alisatilsner.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Festive-Friends.jpg\" alt=\"stampin up festive friends\" class=\"kb-img wp-image-17412\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.alisatilsner.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Festive-Friends.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.alisatilsner.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Festive-Friends-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.alisatilsner.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Festive-Friends-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.alisatilsner.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Festive-Friends-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.alisatilsner.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Festive-Friends-560x560.jpg 560w, https:\/\/www.alisatilsner.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Festive-Friends-400x400.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.alisatilsner.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Festive-Friends-600x600.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.alisatilsner.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Festive-Friends-100x100.jpg 100w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why you\u2019ll love this stampin Up festive friends project<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Mass-produce friendly:<\/strong> clean layers and minimal embellishments make it perfect for batch-making.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Beginner to intermediate friendly:<\/strong> easy techniques that deliver a polished, layered look.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>On-trend palette:<\/strong> Pretty in Pink and Secret Sea are a fresh twist on classic Christmas colours.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"How To Make a Cute Pink and Blue Snowman Card!\" width=\"720\" height=\"405\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/zFJ0nFhi1yo?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/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>Stamp set:<\/strong> Stampin UpFestive Friends (snowman + \u201cWe Wish You a Merry Christmas\u201d sentiment)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Dies:<\/strong> Perennial Postage Dies (second-largest rectangle)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Paper:<\/strong> Basic White, Pretty in Pink (mat), Secret Sea (card base)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Ink:<\/strong> Secret Sea (for stamping and sentiment), Pretty in Pink (for blending)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Tools &amp; Extras:<\/strong> Stampin\u2019 Up! <strong>Masking Paper<\/strong>, Blending Brush, Stampin\u2019 Blends (Secret Sea tones, grey for shading, pink for carrot), <strong>Wink of Stella<\/strong>, Colour Lifter, Dimensionals, Adhesives<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Technique highlights and tips<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1) Masking for a crisp glow<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Stamp the snowman in <strong>Secret Sea<\/strong> onto your die-cut rectangle, then stamp him again onto <strong>Masking Paper<\/strong> and fussy-cut on the line. Before placing the mask, dab it on clothing to knock back the tack so it lifts cleanly. Lay the mask over the snowman and blend <strong>Pretty in Pink<\/strong> ink in soft circular motions, starting on the mask and moving off. Keep the blend above the \u201cground\u201d to preserve a snowy base.<br><strong>Pro tip:<\/strong> When removing the mask, roll it off <strong>low and slow<\/strong> to avoid tearing fibres.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2) Ink-blended halo<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Build colour gradually. The halo should be light enough to read as glow, but strong enough to frame the image. If you prefer a bolder look, add a second pass \u2014 the Perennial Postage stitched edge keeps everything neat and intentional.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3) Simple alcohol-marker colouring<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Create depth with Secret Sea blends on the hat and scarf, layering the <strong>dark marker<\/strong> in the shadowed areas and smoothing with the <strong>light<\/strong>. Add a touch of grey beneath the hat brim, around the eyes and mouth, and lightly along one side of the body to suggest form. A <strong>Colour Lifter<\/strong> softens any heavy flicks. Keep the carrot delightfully matchy by colouring it pink.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">4) Sparkle that reads as snow<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Brush <strong>Wink of Stella<\/strong> over the hat trim and white stripes. A fresh pen gives beautiful flow and dries quickly \u2014 one coat is plenty. It catches the light without competing with the sentiment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">5) Grounding and sentiment<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Lightly shade beneath the snowman so he\u2019s not \u201cfloating\u201d. Then stamp <strong>\u201cWe Wish You a Merry Christmas\u201d<\/strong> in Secret Sea across the top of the panel. Align your stamp with a grid line for a perfectly straight impression.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">6) Finishing the card and a simple insert<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Mat the panel onto <strong>Pretty in Pink<\/strong>, then mount to a <strong>Secret Sea<\/strong> card base with Dimensionals. For the insert, stamp just the snowman\u2019s head in Secret Sea at the lower corner; add the quickest hint of colour (or a tiny halo of Pretty in Pink) to tie it back to the front.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Make it your own<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Swap the halo to <strong>Soft Sky<\/strong> or <strong>Pool Party<\/strong> for a frosty blue vignette.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Add snow dots with a white gel pen or splatter a little diluted white ink.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Prefer dies? The design adapts beautifully to stitched circles or tags.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Ready to craft?<\/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<\/a> stamp set<\/strong> and the <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.stampinup.com.au\/products\/perennial-postage-dies?demoid=4000014\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Perennial Postage Dies<\/a><\/strong> from my online shop. If you\u2019d like <strong>full measurements in inches and centimetres, the supply list, and a printable tutorial<\/strong>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.alisatilsner.com\/blog\/freebie-library-sign-up\/\" data-type=\"page\" data-id=\"13277\">subscribe to my newsletter<\/a> for instant access to my Freebie Library packed with over 100 card tutorials.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Fresh, modern and oh-so quick \u2014 this Festive Friends snowman will be a favourite for your Christmas card stack this season.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Cheers for now<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.kb-image17411_9ce4ed-f1 .kb-image-has-overlay:after{opacity:0.3;}<\/style>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-kadence-image kb-image17411_9ce4ed-f1 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 love creating cheerful Christmas cards without spending hours at your desk, this week\u2019s project is for you. 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