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Crafted by C9 – Fabulous Valentine’s Crafting Kits!

Hi everyone! It feels so good to be back crafting, sharing, blogging…. I have lots going on in my craft room already this year! It was nice to have a bit of rest over the holidays and it’s nice to be back working too! All the new valentine releases are coming at us fast! And I love it! Remember at Christmas time, I shared with you the awesome craft kits from Concord and 9th?? (CLICK HERE TO SEE) Well, guess what? They have a super cute Valentine release – from Crafted by C9! It launched officially on Monday, and everything is available to purchase now! There are five kits total and you can purchase all five of them for $120!! Or purchase each one that you like, or multiples of some, or whatever your heart desires. These are the CUTEST projects! And, just like the Christmas ones, they are the highest quality and SO well curated and thought out. The perfect thing to buy and have for a Galentine party!! Hee hee!

Well, lovelies, I put all five of them together and I’m here to share! Lots of pictures in this post, but I wanted to show you everything! I know you’re going to love them too!

Each kit comes with EVERYTHING you need! Even down to the glue and tape…. The only think I used was my own scissors! They thought of every last detail. Each kit comes with a QR code to scan and that leads you to both written instructions and a short charming video explaining each step of the creative process. Easy for a beginner or an expert crafter – and all ages!!

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First up is the Letterbox! Like seriously I cannot stand it. The most adorable mailbox you ever saw! The cardboard shape is incredibly sturdy and thick and the addition of those pink ‘rivets’ just make the entire thing…. The stickers and all the supplies to make the heart garland come in the kit also. I forgot to take a photo of the bottom – but the bottom pops out (easily) so you can put little letters and/or gifts inside of the box. Genius. I AM OBSESSED!!!

Look at the sides! Little heart vents! Perfection!

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Next up is the Heartfelt Kit…. This kit makes a large wall hanging or stand alone home decor piece – made from pom poms!! Your kit includes the beautiful framed heart and all the pom poms your pom pom loving heart could want! The glue is also included and this is the most fun kit to put together!!

I chose to make mine a little different than the inspiration photo. You can design this however you want – no rules – just fun!! I can’t wait to hang this one up – probably in my craft room!

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The next kit is the Special Delivery Kit! Beep Beep! An adorable little mail truck is coming your way! Full of love letters of course! Again, super easy to put together and decorate. It opens up for a way to put some sweet treats inside. Love it!!

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The kit even comes with a tiny license plate! EEK! I would totally drive around town in this rig!!

Next up is the Love Notes Garland Kit! A sweet and pretty decorative garland that alternates envelopes and pom poms! So festive! I personally love anything that has a mail/envelope theme to it, don’t you? Here’s a photo of the kit – so nicely packaged and presented. It’s a treat just to open each box. I am particularly fond of this color palette also!!

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And, last, but certainly not least, is the Heartstrings Kit! A sewing kit, home decor piece! You guys!! This one is sooooo fun to do! The kit comes with all the yarn and the needle and even a pretty backing piece for your project. The holes are cut into the frame and you simply backstitch all the pretty colors onto the frame! So nice to display in your home!

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Here’s a close up of that yummy chunky yarn! It looks so nice!

And, when you’re all done, there is a pretty cardstock backing piece that you put on to hide all your stitching! I think this would be a fantastic gift item also! It looks so professional when you’re finished!

Alrighty friends, that’s it for this long post! Lots to show you and share! The five Valentine Kits are available now for shopping and shipping – so you have plenty of time before Valentine’s. I would really encourage you to buy some kits and have a get together with friends and family. There is nothing better than crafting with loved ones! I wish I could craft with all of you!! XOXO

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January 6, 2026
Pretty Pink Posh – January 2025 New Release! You’re my Lucky Charm!

Hello my sweet crafty friends! Happy New Year! 2026 can you believe it? Wow! I wish you a blessed and happy and peaceful new year. I hope your year is full of laughter and love, and of course, crafting! We had a crazy holiday season this year with me being back at work full time. I’m like what day is it? Am I supposed to go to work today? Is it the weekend? What day is church? Hahahaha. But, as always, we survived the holidays. Now the sun is shining and it’s time to put everything away and get back to ‘normal’ life! Hope you are doing great today! As the new year starts, we begin crafting for Spring, and I love that. I have lots of awesome Valentine goodies that have already arrived in my craft room. Can’t wait to show you everything!

I’m here today with a FUN and FABULOUS new release from Pretty Pink Posh. As usual, Paulina knocked it out of the park. This new release is available now. It’s everything you can think of for Valentine’s Day and St. Patrick’s Day! I love it all! I made a couple of cards and I’ll be sharing more here and on Instagram. I swear the ideas flow so hard whenever I see what PPP has for us! The products are magic I think!

For my card today – release day – I am featuring tons of brand new items: The Bear Holder, The new Pinking Rectangles, the new Horseshoe Shaker, the new Lucky to Know You Stamp Set and more! My finished card is a white A2 card base, layered with green gingham (of course) and a white layer that I ink blended in golden shades…. You guys know that my kitty cat is named Lucky, because he was born on St. Patrick’s Day and he has big green eyes! He is my lucky charm for sure! Here I made that cutie new bear into a Leprechaun!!

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I stamped that perfect sentiment in green this time! I hardly ever stamp a sentiment in a color – but I think it fits! Of course there are matching dies too – to make it professional and perfect. In this side view you can see all my layers…

Here’s a close up of that adorable new bear – the newest addition to the holder dies suite! You can make him any kind of bear by changing the colors! I made a teddy bear, but you could make him a polar bear or even a panda! I added pink cheeks and some white gel pen accents. I gave him a classy top hat! Hee hee.

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I sprinkled a few extra shamrocks around the card. The big horseshoe is die cut from gold glitter cardstock – like a pot o’ gold! I think I heard him say Top O’ The Morning to you!

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Thanks for stopping by my blog today! It’s good to see ya! Have a wonderful week, and happy crafting!!

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January 5, 2026
Concord & 9th Christmas Cards and Instagram Hop!

Hey hey friends! How are you today? It’s two weeks until Christmas! (Otherwise known as my husband’s birthday!) SO much happening this time of year, and I am ready and excited. Hope your Christmas preparations are going well and hope that you are enjoying the magic of the season. We’ve been out and about doing things, craft fairs, church events, Christmas lights, meeting up with friends, and of course shopping! Today I am sharing something fun – it’s a big end of the year Instagram Hop with Concord and 9th! I am posting my projects here on my blog too of course, but please head over to Instagram to see ALL the projects! I’m calling this post – cheerful jolly holidays! I have two cards to show you. Everything can be found on the Concord & 9th website!!

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My first card features one of my favorite things of the whole season – this adorable stamp/stencil/die combo Jolly St. Nick! He is a giant Santa that fits onto an A2 card, or you could make him into a tag or shaped card. I absolutely am smitten! My finished card is an A2 white card base layered with red and stenciled snowflakes…. Then the Santa image. The stamp set comes with sentiments that fit perfectly onto his beard area. The whole thing is just CUTE! I added glitter glue to the white parts of his hat. I used Concord and 9th ink pads to stencil everything… I hope he makes you smile too.

My second card for today features the brilliantly pretty Yuletide Lane stamps and dies! You know I love me some Christmas cottages! My finished card is an A2 white card base layered with patterned paper from C9 from a couple years ago…. Then that gorgeous cozy cottage. It’s so fun to mix and match windows and doors and wreaths…. Even perfectly matching snow drifts for the roof!! I’m imagining myself inside watching Christmas movies by the fire with some cocoa…. I love this festive color palette with a bit of blue thrown in for good measure.

Okay, friends, that’s it for today! Be sure to go over to Instagram today to see the big hop! CLICK HERE! Wishing you a wonderful, happy, creative day! XOXO

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December 11, 2025
The Greetery – Joy to the World!

Good morning friends! Happy Friday! I hope you are enjoying the holiday season. It’s in full swing and it’s coming fast. Christmas will be here soon. I am enjoying the preparations and the work parties, and the wrapping and the decorating! It’s been a while since I worked in an office during the holidays and it’s been fun wearing all my Christmas clothes and decorating our office. We had a wonderful staff Christmas party on Wednesday too. Ho Ho Holidays! I have not been crafting too much. I am taking my own advice and showing myself some grace. I am still getting used to working full time and trying to fit in everything else…..so I’m not putting immense pressure on myself to be creative. I guess I just needed a little break. I do have a pretty project to share with you today though! It’s my turn on The Greetery blog and I used one of my favorite product suites to make this card!

My finished card is an A2 white card base, layered with woodgrain and vellum (I love the mix of textures) and then that gorgeous floral spray. My card features the Banner and Bough suite of stamps, stencils and dies. I also used some other festive greenery and a big gold snowflake. I used Traditional red and green but then popped in some pretty blue for the sentiment.

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I started the card by stenciling the Banner and Bough stencils onto white cardstock using Distress Inks. Then I did the stamped portions and then die cut out the bouquet. Here is my side view to show you the layers… Of course I added glitter and pearls. This card has a bit of an old fashioned classic Christmas vibe….

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I splashed everything generously with gold paint! I love just that bit of shimmer that adds to a project. I used chunky glitter to also make it sparkle. I do love those finishing touches!!

That’s it for today! Wishing you a very wonderful and magical holiday weekend. I think we’re going to a big holiday craft fair and also to the local skating rink to watch the skaters and listen to the carols…. I feel like I just have to cram in all the fun things before the season ends. What are you up to this weekend!! Love ya! XOXO

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December 5, 2025
Happy Thanksgiving 2025!

Hi friends! What a year this has been! Truly so many things to be grateful for! My motto in life is “grace and gratitude” and that always gets me through. Remember to give grace to yourself and others, and remember that there is always something to be grateful for. Each day brings new challenges, but also new miracles. Look around you…really, what ISN’T a miracle? It’s all amazing – and it’s a matter of a perspective shift. This year has been so busy and the Thanksgiving weekend will be my first days off since I started back to work full time. I’m really looking forward to some down time with the hubs! I am wishing you and your family the most wonderful Thanksgiving. I am very grateful for everyone here who has a kind word for me and those that keep me going with their encouragement. THANK YOU! I took the photo below last week in the parking lot at work – isn’t she a beauty?

I’m grateful we get to craft and create together. Love you! XOXO

HAPPY THANKSGIVING!

Come, ye thankful people, come,
raise the song of harvest home;
all is safely gathered in,
ere the winter storms begin.
God our Maker doth provide
for our wants to be supplied;
come to God’s own temple, come,
raise the song of harvest home.

-by Henry Alford

November 27, 2025
The Greetery – Christmas Gallerie Collection – Release Day!

HEY FRIENDS!! EXCITING NEWS!!

THE GREETERY NEW RELEASE IS LIVE NOW!!

AND IT’S ON SALE!

THE CHRISTMAS GALLERIE COLLECTION IS AVAILABLE!

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It was my pleasure to introduce the brand new and gorgeous Christmas Gallerie Collection to you this week! And, I hope you love it as much as I do!! Happy Crafting!! If you scroll back to my last blog post you can see all my projects from the new release! If you have any questions – reach out!! Thanks for all the love and kind comments! Happy Creating! Can’t wait to see what YOU make! Feeling the Christmas sparkle for sure!

Thank you for shopping via my links!

It helps me so very much and I’m so grateful!! XOXO

November 21, 2025
The Greetery – Christmas Gallerie Collection – Showcase Day!

Hello my dear crafty friends! Today is a fun and exciting day! There’s a new release coming from The Greetery this week! (Tomorrow in fact!)…. I do so love introducing a new release to you. It is my joy and pleasure to be among the first to show you all the beautiful products. The new release is called Christmas Gallerie Collection! Stamps, Dies, Embossing Folders and more! All with a Winter/Christmas theme. Perfect for making cards and tags or whatever else suits your fancy. The new release is class and elegant and I made it vintage too! These products just gave me vintage vibes!

Today I’m sharing FOUR projects here, and then TOMORROW you can shop it all! Yeah! I have lots of info and lots of pictures. At the end of my post you will find the prize info and the links to the other designers’ blogs.

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My first card for today features the brand new Capsule Christmas Gallery Prints, the brand new Capsule Filigree Dies, the new Regency Bow and the new Holly dies (and MORE)! Lots going on here and I couldn’t love it more. The Gallery Prints are gorgeous vintage Christmas images that you can use in your projects! I used the pretty street scene here. My finished card is an A2 card base layered with plaid paper and woodgrain paper….

Here’s a close up shot of the perfect new Holly Dies! I inked them, and added snow and glitter, and all the yummy things to make it Wintery.

The sentiment is from last month’s new release – put onto a banner and inked with distress inks! I used foam tape to adhere just the ends and the bowed it out from the bottom of the card.

ACK! How much do you love this new bow?? There are TWO new bows in this release! They are called Regency Bows. I used red and gold for this one….

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It’s kind of hard to see in the photo, but I used a small paintbrush and brushed on some paste/snow onto the actual picture. I also added sparkly glitter to make the scene look icy and cool.

My next card features a new addition to the Shortbread Shapes – this one is called Shortbread Shapes Snowflake! Stunning!!! The embossing folder is lovely! My card also features the brand new Poinsettia Dies. My finished card is a 5.25″ x 5.25″ square kraft card base. I layered black gingham on top and then the center of the Shortbread Snowflake… With a classic poinsettia in the center…

Here’s a close up of that perfectly perfect poinsettia! Of course I added snow splatters and icy rock candy glitter everywhere!

I used the embossing folder and die cut out the star shaped piece from the center. I used cream cardstock and then inked over it with Antique Linen distress ink for added detail on the design. I mounted a kraft circle tag and then the poinsettia.

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My next card features the brand new Capsule products for winter…. The Capsule Holiday Borders!! My card also features the second of two new Holly Dies, and the second of two Regency Bows! My finished card is an A2 cream card base layered with snowflake patterned paper. My focal point is layers of the Capsule Basics with different elements added….

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Here’s a close up of the new Holly dies!

I die cut some gold glitter snowflakes and placed them on the card. I edged the pieces with distress ink to age it a bit. The new stamps stamp this pretty holly border perfectly around the capsule shape.

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And finally – some Christmas tags! The Greetery always comes up with the most clever and beautiful ideas for tags every year… This year, there are two versions of tags! I used the Large Linked Labels (say that three times fast) to make these gift tags. I used the new Hang it Up dies for the tops! These are tags that die cut and then emboss like a dream in the matching embossing folder!

The details on these embossed portions is incredible! I used traditional cream, red, green and gold! Can’t wait to tie these onto some packages.

That’s it for today – and my showcase of projects for the Christmas Gallerie Collection! Thanks for stopping by to share with me today! It’s my pleasure to introduce the new release. TOMORROW is release day! Enjoy and happy shopping AND crafting! XOXO

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Laurie Willison

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November 20, 2025
The Greetery – Gingerbread Marketplace Card!

Hello crafty people! I’m up on The Greetery Blog today sharing my bonus card for November! How fast did fall go by this year? It’s going to be Christmas here very quickly! And that means time to finish (or start LOL) all the pretty Christmas cards! I had one other idea from the last new release that I didn’t get made in time for release week. So I thought I would share it with you today. Didn’t you just love the Marketplace Collection? Exquisite! My idea was to take the Marketplace buildings and make them gingerbread. That’s what I have for you today, pretty row houses with a classic gingerbread vibe.

My finished card is a white A2 card base, layered with red and kraft. For my color palette, I used mainly kraft and white to mimic traditional gingerbread houses. Little pops of red and green make it perfect for the holidays. My card features the brand new Marketplace Mini dies – which are now, thankfully, back in stock!

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I started by die cutting out the three houses from kraft cardstock. I die cut out all the accent pieces from white cardstock to look like frosting! I next used the Holiday Festoons Dies set to die cut wreaths and bows from red and green cardstock. I assembled all the pieces and then generously splattered on some white paint snow! I used vellum behind the windows for a frosty look. I did also add some sparky, chunky glitter.

The sentiment was gold heat embossed onto black paper using the Rosemal Reflections Sentiments stamps and dies.

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For the background layer I used white pigment ink on the kraft cardstock and stamped the lovely Hymn Sing stamp. I love that stamp! The perfect Christmas background…. I die cut a few gold accents also.

I attached the houses to the card using foam squared to make everything pop just a little. I added a couple of enamel hearts from my stash. This card is so yummy and Christmas-y!

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That’s it for my project for today. I hope you have a very happy and creative day. It’s always my pleasure to share with you my love of The Greetery, and I look forward to sharing again soon! In the meantime, happy holiday crafting! XOXO

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November 14, 2025
More fun with the PPP Winter new release – Joyful Penguin Wishes!

Hello friends! I’m here today with a second card I made with the lovely and cute new Winter 2025 release from Pretty Pink Posh! I shared my first card last week, and today I have another sweet penguin card! Today’s card is part of the huge multi day Instagram Hop for the PPP new release. I love a good Instagram Hop! Be sure to head over to my Instagram post today and leave a comment for a chance to win a prize! Woot!

I feel like these fun new penguins are perfect for both generally Winter cards and for Christmas cards. Last week I made a winter card…. So today I made him a Christmas Santa Penguin. LOLZ. I also made him an igloo at the North Pole, complete with a candy cane decoration for his porch!

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My finished card is a white A2 card base, layered with pretty red gingham and then a crisp white eyelet rectangle. My card features the brand new Penguin Holder dies, the new Igloo Shaker Dies, and the new Winter Trees! Of course, I also combined in some favorites from the Christmas release! I love his hat – and I always love a candy cane theme….

Here’s the side view of my layers… I die cut out everything and gently inked the edges of the die cut pieces. I used an icy blue to shade the igloo, and then coated it with sparkly glitter. I added white gel pen accents to everything too (of course)!

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The candy canes are from the Christmas Holder Additions – they are perfect! In this pic you can better see the igloo too…. The sentiment is from the Christmas Banner Greetings set, and I do indeed think he looks joyful! I die cut a shimmery snowflake for him to hold.

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I used black enamel dots for the penguin eyes – I think that makes them look more alive – when they are shiny like that.

Okee Dokee – that’s it for today’s card! Be sure to head over to Instagram to see the entire hop and enter to win a prize! CLICK HERE for the hop! I will see you soon – be well – and keep on crafting!

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November 11, 2025
Crafted by C9 Beautiful Christmas Crafting Kits!

Well helloooooo there! Have I got a fun post for you today! I have been working on this post for WEEKS! And I finally get to share everything with you! I am so excited! I was lucky enough to receive a wonderful, amazing, cool PR box from my friends at Concord & 9th that contained their brand new Crafting Kits. Concord & 9th started a new subsidiary company called Crafted by C9 and wowza. It’s awesome! The concept is this – fully curated and contained crafting kits. You buy a kit, and that’s it! You need nothing else to create a project. The kits have everything – even down to the glue and the tape! Right now all the kits are Christmas themed, but if I know them, there will be more good things coming as the new year arrives. It was a joy to open everything up and see what they made for us! I think you’re going to love it. Everything is already available for shopping and shipping!

For these kits, I imagine a few things…. Beginning crafters who are maybe a bit shy about buying a ton of supplies…. Busy busy crafters who just have a little time to make some holiday magic…. Groups of friends, family, kids getting together to make projects and enjoy time together…. Presents for your favorite crafter! I put together ALL of the kits and I can say that they were SO easy to make. The directions are in both video and print format – all you need to do is click on the enclosed QR code and it takes you straight to the instructions. The videos are beautiful and so well thought out. Literally anyone can have fun making a project!

There are trees, and reindeer, and little holiday houses….and garlands. Lovely home decor with a handmade, homespun feeling. All the kits use signature Concord & 9th color palettes. Seriously. Awesome! Today I am going to share TONS of photos of my projects. I hope to inspire you to get some kits and share with your friends and loved ones!

Crafted by C9 is here! They were kind enough to give my blog readers a discount code too! Let’s get started, shall we!?

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So one day while I was at work, a HUGE box arrived at my house! I mean huge! It was a true pleasure to open every single individually wrapped box of goodies. Merry Craftsmas indeed! I feel so spoiled and I know that’s how you will feel when your kits arrive! Thank you Crafted by C9!

The first thing I put together was this beautiful tree! There are three trees, each a different size and color. Put them together and you have a mini forest for your home decor! Here are the contents of the kit – even the glue! The stand is such nice quality and beautiful wood.

Here are some step out photos of the process of building the tree. All three trees go together in exactly the same way. You build them from the bottom up by layering all the perfectly cut pieces. Could not be easier! My tree just grew and grew!

Here are all three of the trees together, so you can see the sizes and the colors. They are VERY pretty and sturdy!

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Next up I put together this wonderful garland! I do so love a felt ball! LOL. This is maybe my favorite one? (Or maybe the houses – hard to say)! Again, see how perfectly packaged it is?? Easy directions for a piece of home decor that will last forever. The needle and thread are in the box – nothing is forgotten…

Here are some photos of my finished garland. I am kinda obsessed with this color palette, aren’t you? I think this could also be very pretty in a baby’s room or for a birthday. This one does not have to be only for Christmas!

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Next up, I put together this festive metallic reindeer! This kit is probably the simplest/easiest kit to put together. You assemble the reindeer by attaching the legs. That’s it! The kit comes with three festive reindeer in the prettiest shade of gold/platinum. They are sturdy and thick cardstock too. Lovely!

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The trees and the reindeer are a perfect match! Voila – you’ve created a scene! Beautiful for a holiday table – just add some candles! I love this entire look!

And….the finale! The amazing little holiday houses! This kit comes with FIVE houses! (It was late at night and I apologize I didn’t take a photo of the kit before I made them!)… The houses are white on the outside and each one is a different color on the inside. Each house is a different size and shape, and each one has a different embellishment. All the embellishments, the glue, the tape and even the enamel dots are in the box. READY to go! Here are four of the five houses and the large tree! EEP. So pretty together! I’ll tell you in a minute why only four of the houses are in the photo. Aren’t they just the sweetest thing ever!? I love this!! The quality is outstanding. These are THICK and sturdy.

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Here’s a close up of one of the embellishments – everything comes already cut out for you! Look at those tiny bows!

I sprinkled on some fake snow to make it look nice and wintery!

And this is house number five! I thought it might be fun to make it inside out! So instead of a white house, it’s a pretty red house! What do you think? I think it’s kinda cute! I should have put the door on the inside – but I still love it! And that tiny light garland? Get outta here!!

These next few photos are just close ups of all the different elements!

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I thought it might be pretty to put some tealights inside! Love this look! Warm and cozy!

Truly, it is my pleasure to introduce the Crafted by C9 crafting kits to you! What a treat! I hope you are inspired to make some things and have some quiet time in the midst of holiday madness! I am very blessed by the crew at Concord & 9th. Some of the best people in crafting. I’m grateful and honored to share their new endeavor with you today. Let me know in the comments what is your favorite kit!!

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November 6, 2025