Hello Reader,

A Warm Neutral Noel Sneak Peek

Today’s card offers a cozy first look at the NEW Stampin’ Up! Neutral Noel Suite Collection, available to order beginning Tuesday, September 1!

Created with yesterday’s Stampin’ Pretty Sketch, this Christmas card pairs a charming winter village with warm neutral shades, natural texture and touches of gold. I love how the soft, understated palette gives traditional holiday elements a fresh and elegant look.

For my card, I layered the snowy village over a textured circle and a strip of gold-accented Designer Series Paper. Natural trim adds movement and warmth, while a few gold embellishments carry the shimmer throughout the design. The gold-embossed “season’s greetings” sentiment is the perfect polished finish.

WHAT I LOVE!

• The warm neutral colors offer a beautiful alternative to traditional red and green.
• The layered houses and trees create dimension without overwhelming the clean design.
• Gold accents add just the right amount of holiday sparkle.
• Yesterday’s sketch made it easy to combine pattern, texture and a focal image.
• The suite coordinates beautifully for cards that feel both rustic and refined.

The NEW Neutral Noel Suite Collection will be available to order Tuesday, September 1, along with the new 2026 Holiday Catalog and September Online Exclusives.

What catches your eye first—the peaceful winter village, the rich texture or those gorgeous touches of gold?

The Neutral Noel Suite Collection is filled with coordinating products for creating peaceful holiday scenes and seasonal greetings. You’ll find beautiful stamps, detailed dies, festive Designer Series Paper, textured accents and more—all designed to mix and match with ease.

product spotlight:

• Neutral Noel Suite Collection p. 16-17 Holiday Catalog - Item 168469 (contains everything listed below)
• Noel Tidings Bundle - Item 168458
• Welcome Noel Bundle - Item 168465
• Neutral Noel Specialty Designer Series Paper - Item 168448
• Softly Woven 3D Embossing Folder - Item 168466
• Neutrals Jute Combo Pack - Item 168468
• Gold Adhesive-Backed Dots - Item 168467

measure & cut (from bottom to top):

card base:

• Basic Beige Cardstock: 8 1/2 x 5 1/2, scored at 4 1/4 (side)

layers (before die-cutting/punching):

• Neutral Noel Specialty Designer Series Paper - 2 x 5 1/2
• Basic Beige Cardstock - 3 x 4 1/2
• Pecan Pie Cardstock - 7 x 2
• Basic Beige Cardstock - 7 x 2
• Pecan Pie Cardstock - 4 1/2 x 1

stamp (clear blocks or stamp positioning tool):

• Stamp the line of houses (Welcome Noel Stamp Set) in Pecan Pie Classic Ink near the top of the 7 x 2 piece of Basic Beige Cardstock.
• Stamp the sentiment in Versamark Ink onto the center of the 4 1/2 x 1 piece of Pecan Pie Cardstock that has been rubbed with an Embossing Buddy. Cover with gold Metallics WOW Embossing Powder. Set with a Heat Tool.

crop, cut, assemble, adhere (from bottom to top) & embellish:

• Burnish the fold of the card base with a Bone Folder.
• Use a Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine (Standard) to crop the piece of Basic Beige Cardstock with the Noel Tidings rounded oval die.
• Zip the cropped oval through a Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine (Standard) tucked inside the Softly Woven 3D Embossing Folder.
• Adhere the oval to the Designer Series Paper as shown with Stampin' Dimensionals.
• Wrap both layers with Pecan Pie Neutrals Jute, securing with bow on the left side. Adhere to the card base with Stampin' Dimensionals.
• Use a Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine (Standard) to crop the stamped houses and the piece of Pecan Pie cardstock with the coordinating Welcome Noel edge dies.
• Trim each edge die-cut to two pieces that are 2 3/8" wide (the width of the rounded rectangle die-cut). Adhere together with Stampin' Dimensionals and to the card with Multipurpose Liquid Glue.
• Crop the sentiment with a Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine (Standard) and the Noel Tidings flagged banner die. Adhere as shown with Stampin' Dimensionals.
• Embellish with three Gold Adhesive-Backed Dots.