Die Cut Advent Calendar + Simon’s Holiday Release Blog Hop!

357 Responses

  1. Jackie P says:

    Such great dies that make it easier to make a calendar that you countdown for àny reason at all. I am thankful for so many things but mostly for the family and friends that I have in my life. I have many health problems and wasn’t supposed to make it through the summer three years ago now. And yep- I’m still here doing better than ever!! People in my life have gone above and beyond for me! That is what I’m most thankful for.

  2. I love your crafts! So festive! I’m super thankful for my very close knit and supportive family. We may all go through ups and downs but we are all blessed to have one another and we always encourage and help one another whenever we can.

  3. Deb D says:

    Very cute

  4. What a wonderful and cheerful project! I am thankful my oldest son has a good girlfriend that we will see on Thanksgiving! He is 29 and we are so ready for him to settle down! LOL! I am also thankful for God’s many wonderful blessings!

  5. Deb Hurtig says:

    Cheerful and charming… what a great combination of colors, design and stamps/dies! I’m smitten ❤️

  6. Sascha Bausch says:

    I am thankful for my familiy and the house i can live in

  7. juli savage Riedel says:

    I am thankful for learning about these great crafts! As a newbie to card making, tag making, stamping this really makes the holidays special!

  8. Nicole Jones says:

    Thank you for sharing your art in card making!

  9. luraanne says:

    Holy cow – lotta work put into this but the finished project is so rewarding. Amazing job!

  10. vicdd says:

    what a wonderful project

  11. Cindy C. says:

    Super cute project!!

  12. Noreen says:

    I love how you’ve designed this so someone can make an advent calendar in their own individual way.

  13. Suzanne B says:

    Really cute idea. I’m most thankful for my new grandson.

  14. Judy Bowlby says:

    Such a bright and colorful advent calendar! Thanks for sharing this wonderful project with us.

  15. Oh what a cute idea this advent calendar is… I think I need this Advent Stamp and Die set… this would make a cute gift for my teacher friends ! :)

  16. Donna says:

    Best advent calendar ever!

  17. Maria Trumbley says:

    Beautiful! Love watching all your videos!

  18. Lindarub says:

    Love your advent calendar.

  19. Diane Gulling says:

    What great ideas. I really enjoy your use of color. I am most thankful that my husband has been declared cancer free! He had surgery earlier this year and everything turned out wonderfully.

  20. Jacqueline says:

    This is so creative and fun – I can totally see little kids (and big kids alike) loving and enjoying your project.

  21. Heather Lynn says:

    Love the bright colors and contemporary feel of your advent calendar. I only have time for Christmas cards this year, but I might make a shaker snow globe ornament for fun. Thanks for sharing!

  22. Maaike says:

    I have no kids except the furry kind, so an advent calendar doesn’t end up on my wall, but i love those dies for other projects as well, like peekaboo cards, you’ve done a great job on that advent thing ;-)

  23. mandalj says:

    What a beautiful Advent Calendar!Thank you for designing the products to make it! I’m thankful for good health in all my family.

  24. Denise Ward says:

    Fantastic project!!!! How creative of SSS to make all the items necessary to make such a fun calendar that can become a wonderful holiday tradition in a family!! I think the Advent Calendar Stamps are terrific! They would be great to use on small gift tags or used to adorn the outside of a Christmas card envelope, too! Thanks so much for sharing this great video with all the step-by-step instructions as well as ideas for things to include for each date! :) Have a wonderful Christmas!

  25. Helen M says:

    I’m so excited to get this kit. I love the SSS kit of the months but this Holiday kit I couldn’t pass up. I love what you did with the products in the kit. Now to cut out some time to finish up my Christmas cards.

  26. cassie d says:

    I love all the different projects you made…very inspiring!

  27. Super Stick Chick says:

    Your Advent Calendar is so clever and amazing.

  28. Your advent calendar is awesome!

  29. Cute calendar! We still use our advent calendars (2 of them) that we’ve had since I was a kid. I’m thankful for my parents, whom I appreciate even more now that I’m away at college. I get to go home for Thanksgiving break in 2 days!!

  30. Cece Carter says:

    Wow to just everything you made! Especially the Merry Christmas town card; I so love that card! Thanks for sharing all your ideas, they truly inspire me to create :)

  31. Regina says:

    Beautiful and colorful Advent calendar

  32. Marty Harris says:

    Such creativity! Your calendar is terrific. I am most thankful that my 90 year old mother is still able to celebrate Thanksgiving with us.

  33. shangorton says:

    Super cute advent calendar ideas! I’m so very thankful for my family and friends. Most of all my children~they truly bring sunshine to my life each day! My children and I spend time together creating holiday cards, gift tags, and gift boxes for the homemade goodies we make in the kitchen to give to family and friends. We enjoy our creative bonding time as we crafts homemade gifts for people near and far. Happy Holidays!

  34. Michele W says:

    Thanks for showing us how to use the new Advent Calendar dies! Like the way you were able to tuck notes behind the flaps. I’m so thankful for my family and especially for still having my parents around. Dad is a 96-year old WWII vet and Mom was just diagnosed with cancer but is doing well.

  35. Carol Ann says:

    What a unique die set! I love this idea and your cute take on it :) I am thankful for my family both near and far and for the ability to craft as a hobby!

  36. Such a fun advent calendar! I am most thankful that our 4 year old granddaughter lives with us! She is such a wonderful and loving little girl and waking up each morning to her smiling face starts each day out perfectly! You can’t have a bad day when the smile that creates sunshine is there to greet you when you wake! I don;t know what we would do without her in our lives!

  37. Andrea D says:

    Great idea and a cute Advent calendar.

  38. Elvira says:

    All I can say is wow.

  39. Maureen Reiss says:

    This is Awesome!!!! I’m thankful this year the whole family will be together!!

  40. Merrill P says:

    That Advent calendar will be a hit. I’m thankful for having family to celebrate the holidays with.

  41. Susan Pezza says:

    Love the advent calendar you made. If my kids were younger, there are so many great ideas out there now for making your own advent calendars, but my kids are grown and out of the house and live so far away. Maybe one day when we have grandchildren I’ll make one for them :)

  42. DebbieC says:

    Super cute idea. Love the bright colours and polk-a-dots.
    So thankful that my mother (95) is still here to celebrate with and create memories.
    DebbieC

  43. audreypettit says:

    What a fabulous and fun advent calendar! These are such a nostalgic part of the holidays to me. Love the idea of creating a special handmade one like this! I am most grateful to be able to spend the holidays with my parents who will be arriving soon, and am looking forward to having my son home for a few days after Thanksgiving. The holidays are all about family! <3

  44. Barbara J. says:

    Wondering advent calendar.

  45. Tory E. says:

    Your creations are amazing and colorful. Love the idea of the Advent Calendar dies,….think I need these in my collection.

  46. Cynthia Clark says:

    Fabulous advent project! Loved the video.

  47. Christy Borfitz says:

    I just love this advent calendar! What a great idea!

  48. Vanessa Bybee says:

    This is a gorgeous calendar!! I’ve never made one before, it just seems so daunting (like pop up box cards!). Thank you for the video inspiration, I will have to add this to my must do list!!

  49. Martha R says:

    I appreciate all your creativity…especially sharing the Advent calendar! Awesome!

  50. Felicita J. says:

    Such a cute Advent calendar considering I’ve never created one thank you for sharing.

  51. Majda says:

    Great advent calendar, love it! I’m thankful for all the little simple things that make life beautiful. Like cardmaking supplies, haha!

  52. beautiful project, would love the set!

  53. Renee Milner says:

    What a creative & beautifully made advent calendar! Lots of fun crafting supplies in this release. I am very thankful that my grandma (who just turned 94!) is doing well enough to be with us for Thanksgiving this year!

  54. would love to have the set it looks great

  55. Renee says:

    What a cute Advent calendar!

  56. Christy Q says:

    Just fantastic – love this advent calendar! I’m thankful to be spending Thanksgiving with my family and that my in-laws will be coming with us so it will be a great day. I’m also thankful that I’m finally done with traveling so I can unwind for the next few months.

  57. Keely Jones says:

    Very nice! Keep up the great work of designing the amazing products that are then made available to us!

  58. Rebecca Wainwright says:

    I love this card. When I first saw the dies I wasn’t sure how to use them My Grandchild will love this!

  59. Sharon says:

    I love your cards. so many new ideas!!!!!

  60. Amy DeVault says:

    Absolutely love this Advent Calendar! So much fun!

  61. What a fabulous Advent calendar!! I just love idea! I must try make something like this.Thanks for inspiration dear Nina-Marie

  62. Elsa Piccinich says:

    So many great ideas in this blog hop!

  63. Celia Morse says:

    I love ALL that you’ve created with these kits! Simon says Stamp is so awesome! I’m thankful for my family and my best friend who will be making the pilgrimage from Ca to Tx to spend thanksgiving and the week after with us! Love that girl!

  64. Kathy says:

    Love the cute advent calendar!

  65. Teresa Russell says:

    Absolutely beautiful! Thanks for sharing.

  66. Terri W says:

    I am thankful for my family. My son is always there when you need him.
    Your idea is just adorable Nina Marie!

  67. Rebecca H. says:

    Homemade Advent Calendar so cute and fun to either surprise the children or make with them helping. I like small stamps they can be used in so many ways .Thankful for my eye sight , the beauty of nature and seeing the faces of my loved ones.

  68. Toni Gillette says:

    Love your beautiful cards. thanks so much for sharing. I am thankful for my children and my husband! without them I would be nothing. Oh, and I am very thankful for the web…without it I wouldn’t have been able to learn so much and enjoy and share in my love of papercrafting.

  69. B Tarayao says:

    I’m so thankful for my family and my fury family 😀

  70. kittycrafts says:

    Grateful for seeing all of my family together for the first time in a LONG time. Love this project and can’t wait to make it!

  71. Cherri B says:

    What a great, great project to give to a child or shut in! Wonderful idea!

  72. Sue McRae says:

    That is one happy and bright advent calendar. I am most thankful that my family will be together for the holidays.

  73. cardsbymo says:

    I’m thankful that my father is still with us for this holiday season. He had lung cancer and was going through chemo this time last year. So now everyday he is still alive is a gift.

  74. Denise Fonda says:

    Nina, this advent calendar, with encouraging and loving messages, for a college student, away from home, would be fantastic!!

  75. safsafdesign says:

    I love your art really! Being thankful is not related to any holiday for me, I try to do it every single day. I am grateful to have a wonderful family, to be able to live in peace, to be surrounded with love and care, to be healthy and to be able to craft and be here :)

  76. I adore your cards and videos. You have a way of making the techniques seem easy and fun! Thanks for sharing your talent so generously!!

  77. I am most thankful to my Kanhaji (Krishna), my family and friends. My life would have no meaning without them. I am thankful for this crafting community and wonderful, kind, generous people in it.

  78. Magee Dudley says:

    Beautiful Advent Calendar.
    Have a Happy Thanksgiving.

  79. Leslie Kiley says:

    I am so thankful for having an amazing family and that we are all so close! I celebrate how lucky I am to have the love and support every single day! Thank you too for being a sorce of inspiration with all your projects! Love this count down one!

  80. Robyn S says:

    Great ideas for a countdown. I am grateful to be able to enjoy card making that makes other people happy too.

  81. Irene says:

    Awesome project!! I am most thankful for the supportive people that make my life so joyful!

  82. Anna D says:

    I am thankful for receiving creative ideas to better my life :)

  83. Maureen Hayes says:

    I am thankful for the love of God and my family and friends this holiday season. Thank you for the beautiful Advent calendar and all the inspiration.

  84. Cindy Thick says:

    Love the advent calendar. So cute.

  85. Evelyn says:

    Great tutorial, video and inspiration.

  86. Wilma B says:

    Beautiful!

  87. Leanne S says:

    What an amazing project! I predicted there would be something entirely different for me to see here & I was right.

  88. Cathy says:

    What an amazing calendar! So much work you put into that and it’s wonderful!

  89. Caren C. says:

    Neat project and great tutorial!

  90. Brinda says:

    Adorable project!

  91. Rachel says:

    Such a fun project :)

  92. Ann says:

    what a wonderful project you’ve completed.
    For me holidays mean family so I am most thankful for them this holiday season.

  93. Nives K says:

    Nice project!

  94. Margery C says:

    Your advent calendar is a work of art. Love it!

  95. TracyM #6773 says:

    WOW – the Advent Plus release is FABULOUS, SO MANY stamps & dies to coordinate together, I can see these being great to use all year long, not just at Christmas!!!
    LOVE your 12-day advent and video, the messages inside are just as CUTE & FUN as the outside :)
    THANK YOU for sharing your CREATIVE INSPIRATION … it’s much appreciated, just what I need to keep me working on our Christmas cards and gift card holders, still have bundles to get ready for our planned mailing on December 1st!!!
    PS – I am thankful for my family and ever-so-crafty friends

  96. GrammyP says:

    Nina–as always, you have shared something bright and beautiful! Thank you so much for all the wonderful projects, tips and techniques you have shared throughout the year! Merry Christmas!

  97. Such a unique idea… like an advent calendar!!

  98. Mary Aragon says:

    Very nice idea.

  99. MJ says:

    Beautiful calendar!

  100. Wonderful project, thanks for sharing with us. What I’m most thankful for, there are so many things. One thing I’m thankful for is my ability to do crafting. I love to be able to express myself through art and crafting and it gives me great pleasure and calms me when I need it. I’m also so thankful that I have my Mom and she will be 92 the day after Thanksgiving, she is so wonderful and I’m so lucky to still have her.

  101. Cindy Aguirre says:

    I’m thankful for my family! Thanks for showing us the advent calander! It’s really cute!

  102. Sylvie Hoobanoff says:

    Beautiful cards. Being Canadian, we already had Thankgiving, this year, but I am always grateful for my wonderful kids.

  103. Tracey Landt says:

    Nina Marie you are so talented! I love all your projects.
    Thank you for sharing.
    Tracey x

  104. Love this so much. Plus your other projects were awesome too. I’m most thankful to just be here. Came close to dying so nothing beats breathing air and just living life!!!!

  105. Debi Vintinner says:

    Always love your cards and products!! Beautiful!!

  106. NancyR says:

    I love the bright colors you used on your advent calendar. Thanks for the inspiration.

  107. Leanne in Cali says:

    I am most thankful for my wonderful kids and my amazing husband. This has been a very good year. Thanks for always sharing your fabulous creations with us. Have a nice Thanksgiving!!

  108. Marian says:

    Your Advent Calendar looks great. You make this project look easy. I would like to try making this for my family.

  109. Marian says:

    Your Advent Calendar looks like a lot of fun to make. I have always wanted to make one. You make it look somewhat easy. Will see.

  110. Bobbie Durkee says:

    I’m thankful for all the designers like you who give us inspiration and encouragement to try something new that we haven’t tried before. Great project!

  111. Lisa Mann says:

    I am most thankful for my wonderful new husband. I work away a lot at the moment and soon won’t have a job at all but he has been so supportive.
    I love this advent calendar!

  112. Tee Hall says:

    Your advent calendar is really gorgeous, and showcases your creativity with this fun kit! I an thankful for having the family together at Thanksgiving dinner.

  113. Love the Advent calendar. Don’t need one, but hey…the joy is in the making. Right?

  114. Nancy Elrick says:

    I’m Canadian and Thanksgiving was back more than a month ago already… but I am always thankful for family, friends, a life I love and the chance to create!

  115. I am thankful that family can be together again this Thanksgiving!
    Beautiful work!

  116. Jill Rauenhorst says:

    I am thankful for talented folks such as yourself to guide us in our quest for artistic ability…and my family and friends!

  117. Darlene Fellows says:

    Thanks for the inspiration to try and make an advent calendar myself. And I am thankful that all our kids and grandkids are healthy and happy!

  118. Linda F says:

    What a great idea – clever die designs. I’m thankful that my whooping cough test came back negative and none of my poor coworkers have to go on courses of antibiotics.

  119. Christy Johns says:

    Thanks for the tutorial on how to use the Advent Calendar dies! i totally get it now, lol. The idea to use notes instead of candy and prizes is just awesome. I am so thankful I am able to papercraft and so thankful for my family! Happy Thanksgiving and a Merry Christmas to you and yours!

  120. Tasha F says:

    This year I’m thankful my kids are no longer in High School!

  121. koalabc/barb says:

    Wonderful looking..Thankful to have most of my family together..and Thanks for showing your amazing talent..

  122. Tricia says:

    I love the bright colors and the postage stamp edges.

  123. Pam Spicer says:

    What a fun project to make – love how you added the paste and glitter along the edge!

  124. Amy Cooley says:

    What a fun Advent calendar!

  125. Christi Conley says:

    What a fabulous advent calendar!! It is lovely!

  126. Denise Bryant says:

    Beautiful projects! Love this amazing Advent calendar! So many fun details!

  127. Danielle Dietz says:

    Fabulous advent calendar. I am so very grateful and thankful for my family and all our troops that serve our country!

  128. Linda Carson says:

    Your Advent calendar is beautiful….as usual!

  129. Cindy Beach says:

    I’ve always been delighted by Advent calendars. I bought them for our children but I had just as much anticipation to open it each day. I love the bright and cheery colors you’ve used. I’m thankful for good health and for the chance to win!

  130. Suzette says:

    Adorable calendar!!

  131. I LOVE your Advent calendar! It is so pretty and colorful and Christmassy!

  132. Clara says:

    Thanks for sharing the Advent stamp and die set. I haven’t seen this before and I really like it. I am most thankful for my family who are my strength and joy everyday.

  133. Sandi B says:

    What an awesome advent calendar. Love it. I am thankful for my family and friends and being able to spend time together throughout the year and on the holidays too.

  134. Daniela says:

    Love this advent card! I’m thankful for the birth of my nephew.

  135. Patt H. says:

    Beautiful creation! Love your bright colors & the postage stamp edges! I am thankful that my family will be here for Thanksgiving & everyone is healthy!!

  136. Julie says:

    I’m thankful for our move into a newer, smaller home and selling our big, older home.

  137. Julie says:

    Great ideas for personalizing your Advent calendar.

  138. Alli says:

    Love your ideas..very inspiring!

  139. Abby says:

    Love the bright colors!

  140. Lori G in PA says:

    Most thankful for a full house! Both adult children home!!

  141. Preety says:

    Beautiful advent calendar. Thanks for sharing :)
    Cheers
    Preety

  142. CathyL says:

    Advent calendars are special! Thanks for this great kit!

  143. CathyL says:

    Great kit! Advent calendars are very special.

  144. Susan R K says:

    Now I think I understand how to use the Advent Calendar dies. Love the countdown you made – so bright and colorful. I see how you could really personalize the messages and combine with the stamped icons. Very Cool!

  145. Stacy V says:

    That’s a very creative advent calendar :) I’m just happy to be going low-key this Christmas. It allows me to participate in other things like the Caring Hearts Card Drive :D

  146. Becca Yahrling says:

    I love advent calendars and this one is just marvelous! And fun!
    I am most thankful for my loving family; I am blessed.

  147. Claudia Lapos says:

    Beautiful creations!!

  148. Daria Z. says:

    Wonderful Advent calendar, Nina! I’m thankful for my wonderful husband, two daughters and family and friends.

  149. Cindy K says:

    Beautiful project! I’m most thankful for my husband and kids.

  150. You’ve been wonderfully busy with the creations. Like the Advent calendar.
    Melissa
    “Sunshine HoneyBee”

  151. Siobhan Burtlow says:

    Great projects! I am so thankful for my family and all of our blessings! Thanks for the hop candy chance!

  152. Oooo . . . what a cool set! Great design and I love the project you created with it today. I’m most thankful for my husband and kids. I know it’s kind of trite, but they really are fabulous! Thanks for the chance to win.

  153. Denise D. says:

    I’m thankful that my husband will be home for Thanksgiving. I love your advent calendar!

  154. Isabel Z says:

    Oh my goodness, your creations is amazing.

  155. Rose J says:

    You made this advent calendar look so easy! It’s so pretty & bright & much more personal than a bought one. I am so thankful that we will have our girls with us this Christmas! Can’t wait!

  156. Terri Mariani says:

    Such an innovative idea!! Love it!

  157. What an awesome Advent calendar! It’s so cheerful and festive, and I love the little notes you can include.

  158. KathleenB says:

    Love the little tear offs…really fun!

  159. Maryjo Monterosso says:

    Just made 20 Christmas cards today and hope to make more tomorrow Thanks for sharing.

  160. Janelle says:

    I’m thankful for Christmas memories…we always had an Advent calendar when my children were young. Thank you for creating such a darling project.

  161. Jamie says:

    Love this!!, super fun holiday project!!

  162. Kim Rendino says:

    So cute, Nina!!!! I have always loved advent calendars – these look so fun!

  163. An a-dorable little advent project….love, love!!

  164. Jackie Deg says:

    Love your watercoloring…I am just getting going in it and you are very inspiring!

  165. DeAnn says:

    I am thankful for so many things – family, friends, craft supplies, etc. Today, I especially thankful that even though we had a vehicle break down on a dark, narrow highway with very little shoulder pull off last night – our breakdown happened so that we were able to wait for roadside assistance at a well-lit gas station off the road. Now, if the repair costs will only be minimal, then I will be even more thankful, but if they aren’t – I just hope our vehicle can be repaired quickly! :)

  166. Malina says:

    I am thankful that I will be spending Thanksgiving with my sister and her family. We do not get to see each other much because we are in different states. Also my niece just had a baby so I get to have some wonderful baby snuggles for a full week!!

  167. Lynn Holt says:

    What a great idea. I love to be able to use my supplies for things other than just cards!

  168. Tammy B says:

    Such a cute project! We have already celebrated Thanksgiving north of the border but I’m still thankful that my little family has stayed healthy this year.

  169. Lindar C says:

    What a fantastic Advent calendar!

  170. FeM says:

    OMG this is a great idea. Love it.

  171. valerieserfozo says:

    You are so very creative. I am so very thankful for my family.

  172. carly pool says:

    Nina you out did yourself again! I love this advent calendar its so perfect for any family! Lovely color choices too

  173. Elvira Anadón says:

    What a lovely and inspiring work!!

  174. Monika/buzsy says:

    Oh, this is super cute and fun! Love the scallop stitched edges and lines… the colorful number panels… the sweet images… just so adorable! I am thankful for my family and the life we can live… free and pretty blessed.

  175. Miriam Prantner says:

    Such a wonderful new set of products. I’m a sucker for advent calendars!!

  176. Roz M. says:

    Your advent calendar is so clever: thank you for the great video and all the wonderful tips! You asked what we are most grateful for… I am grateful for my (amazing) husband and for the life we share together.

  177. Liz mcallister says:

    Wow! Your project is lovely! So much work!

  178. Deepa Lakshman says:

    Lovely project Nina. Great inspiration as always.

  179. Lady Fair says:

    You’re a talented designer and your advent calendar is fabulous. I’m most thankful for my wonderful husband and family.

  180. Jean Bullock says:

    Very cute card. Your video was well done as usual.

  181. Rene says:

    What a great project!! Thanks for sharing!!

  182. anne mclaughlin says:

    While we dont have Thanksgiving in Australia, perhaps we should! So much to be thankful for, including your fabulous ideas for holiday cards!

  183. Beautiful advent calendar and Christmas cards, your watercoloring is amazing! I’m so thankful to have my kids and hubby for Christmas week!

  184. Lynne in NI says:

    Oh wow, these are fabulous!
    My beloved aunt died a few months ago, so I’m thankful that all the rest of our family will be together this Christmas. It will be a tough one, but easier to get through together.

  185. Flo says:

    Your advent calendar is really cute. Such fun too.

  186. Cherryl Sabado says:

    Loving this! This is just perfect!

  187. jenn_paci says:

    such a cute project! great to have the kids help as well!

  188. Becky Green says:

    SO CUTE NINA!!! ;) I’m SURE you/ or your kids, are going to ENJOY this Advent Calendar!!! I have YET TO START my Christmas Crafting. Been cleaning the house & will start this week on Crafting. Your INSPIRATION came JUST IN TIME!!! ;) THANK YOU!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

  189. Christine M says:

    Excellent ideas, great color choice, love love love.

  190. Wanda M. says:

    What a great project. I am thankful for family and friends.

  191. Mags B says:

    What a fantastic idea these die-cuts are! So clever! This Christmas season I’m thankful that my daughter, son-in-law and brand new grandson will be coming from Ireland to the UK to visit!

  192. Cheryl L. says:

    What a fun project! I’m so thankful for my family!

  193. Rema DeLeeuw says:

    Super projects! Very thankful for my family.

  194. Awesome projects!! I am most thankful for my little family (my two furbabies and husband). Without them the last couple of years might have felt impossible. Their love and support is unconditional.

  195. rhowell2 says:

    I love the advent calendar. I am thankful for my family being with me this year, we lost our mother a few years back my dad 8 years before that so I am always glad to have my family, friends and other loved ones with me at the holidays.

  196. Carolyn says:

    I’m thankful for so much, but especially for my sweet Joe. 💛

  197. Teresa says:

    What a very special and charming project! Thank you!

  198. Marianne says:

    Such a fun project! DH and I have a lot to be thankful for. DH has been having health problems but these were always caught in an early stage. Looks like we have more surgery in the near future but are surrounded by very adequate and friendly medical staff.

  199. You have designed a fabulous Advent Calendar kit Nina-Marie. Love it! I am most thankful for the good health of my family and that I live close enough to my 90 year old mother to spend as much time with her as I wish. Thanks for the inspiration and chance to win one of the generous prizes from Simon Says Stamps.

  200. Sonia W says:

    Great colors !! Love your project !

  201. Rachel Bg says:

    Beautiful project!

  202. Kulbir Kirkland says:

    Beautiful designs, thank you for sharing

  203. Pam says:

    Love the colors….can’t wait to get started on my Christmas cards…thanks for all the wonderful ideas

  204. Wonderful project, Nina! Love the bright colors you used, and how you did the subtle background. I am probably most thankful that my mom is still here. She just turned 80 last month, and is still going strong! I do depend on her a lot, so I’m glad she’s still alive & kicking! :) ~ Andrea

  205. Michele says:

    What beautiful projects which are so bright and cheerful. I’m thankful for the health of my family this holiday season and for the time I can spend crafting and creating. And thank you for remembering Thanksgiving in the midst of Christmas preparations. I totally agree, it is a special holiday too!

  206. Jane Crisci says:

    Thank you for the chance to win. Most thankful for family and good health.

  207. Rosemary D says:

    the new Advent products are just fabulous… so very thankful for my hubby and boys!!

  208. Barbara Baldwin says:

    I really like your ideas for the advent calendar. I prefer Thanksgiving to Christmas. Such a nice time to enjoy family and football!! I volunteer to work Christmas so others can be home with their young children. My kids are grown so they do their own thing at Christmas but they are always home for Thanksgiving!

  209. Martha Berry says:

    I used to make Advent cards when my children were little….now my grandchildren are all grown-up, too! Advent calendars are a fun Old World custom and SSS does them right!

  210. suzanne chalk says:

    An advent card is a cool idea. I am thankful for my husband, family and friends.

  211. Vickie Sanders says:

    So Cute what a great idea. Thx for sharing & Merry Christmas

  212. fragkopouloukhotmailcom says:

    Super happy and festive!Great job!Thank you for sharing

  213. Tracy Zullo says:

    Such a cute advent kit!

  214. Christine A. says:

    I am most thankful for my family. I love the holidays because it brings everyone together… immediate and extended family that we dont get to see and spend time with as often.

  215. Jane M says:

    I love your advent calendar! Thank you so much for the inspiration!

  216. Debbie Barba says:

    GREAT job on this advent calendar! Everything you do is amazing Nina! I love watching your videos! So much talent in this blog hop I have thoroughly enjoyed every minute of it! These SSS releases are wonderful! Thanks for sharing! I am thankful for having the time to spend here being inspired by so many talented artists. However, most of all I am thankful for a healthy family and the fact that we are all so close! They are the sunshine in my life!

  217. Marina says:

    Great idea!
    I am thankful for the great time I have with my family.

  218. Sue LD says:

    This is so fun and colorful!

  219. I’ve been inspired to make an advent-type calendar from this release, thanks!

  220. Ashley says:

    What a fun creative design! I am most thankful for my fiancé, he’s such an amazing person and I can’t wait for our upcoming wedding and the rest of our life afterwards. He’s my biggest supporter of all of my crafty endeavors.

  221. Judie Attard says:

    This card is so original and gorgeous!!! I am thankful for all this inspiration!!!

  222. acraftyperson411 says:

    Amazing Advent calendar!! I am thankful for my family all being home this holiday season and for good health..

  223. BunnyD says:

    Right now I’m thankful we live in Canada and haven’t had any accumulation of snow yet. Tho I know that will change soon enough. Love your Advent calendar. We had them as shildren

  224. Teri W says:

    Great projects Nina

  225. Kim Ferrick says:

    love the cards from this week. I am thankful that my family is healthy and safe and that I am able to buy crafty goodies.

  226. Jo Aubrey says:

    Love the frosted edges too! Awesome Advent calendar project! Thanks for the inspiration!

  227. bunny says:

    I’m thankful for having Thanksgiving supper with my husband and being able to enjoy a day together and watch football, too. Go Cowboys!

    The advent calendar is so beautiful. I love that die.

  228. HeatherM says:

    Great Advent! Love the colors!

  229. Jan O says:

    Great project! Thanks for the video, too!

  230. Migdalia Rodriguez says:

    Beautiful projects!! Stunning job!

  231. Olga Pershina says:

    This advent is so fun!!!

  232. Carolee McCaslin says:

    LOve your advent calendar!!! I am so thankful for my husband and children:)

  233. Connie G says:

    Such an adorable little advent calendar!! Most thankful for family and friends!!

  234. Gail says:

    Great ideas and color….I can see the work you put into it….great job!

  235. Laurie DiGregorio says:

    Such a darling project! Would be perfect for my grandkids! 😊

  236. A brilliant idea for a set … and wonderfully showcased … I’d have loved to see a nativity among the tiny images too … maybe bext time! I’m thankful for having found this amazing card making world … what a joy! Anita :)

  237. Fantastic! Your use of colours is always so amazing, Nina-Marie! :-) All these kits and releases are really great – one of the best ones by SSS in a long time, if I may say so ;o) And, as usual, you’re doing a fab job showcasing them all!
    I don’t celebrate Thanksgiving, but I am still thankful for a lot of things in my life – one of them is my little girl who has been my ray of sunshine every single day for the past 15 months of her life. Seeing her healthy and happy makes me really, truly thankful!

  238. Pamela J Blanton says:

    Your work is beautiful! I am very thankful for my wonderful family and for bringing crafting into my life.

  239. morentin1326 says:

    great idea, love it.

  240. Tiffany R. says:

    I love your cards. Always so beautiful.
    I have to get this advent set. It looks like fun to craft with.

  241. Brandy says:

    Adorable advent calendar!

  242. Anne Rifat says:

    In addition to my family, I am very thankful for all of the generous artists of whom you are one. Thank you, thank you.

  243. DGolly says:

    Very adorable idea. Thanks for always having a new spin on things.

  244. Karen McCormick says:

    What a wonderful idea for the children! Thanks for sharing!

  245. strider66 says:

    That’s an amazing project. What a great die set.

  246. Mary Holshouser says:

    I’m thankful for my health. At my age most people are on a lot of
    different medicines. I’ve been lucky enough to avoid that and
    hope to continue doing so.
    Great idea for an advent calendar.
    thanks for sharing.

  247. Mary L Neuges says:

    Another beautiful project from you. I’m thankful for my family and my beautiful daughter that lights up my life every day.

  248. Wow! Such adorable and festive creation!!!
    For this holiday season I’m most thankful for my partner. For 10 years he’s always by my side and he’s all my life! <3

  249. Megan Harp says:

    Amazing projects! I love the watercoloring scene you created!!

  250. Great advent calendar idea!

  251. Linda Bostedt says:

    Just beautifulcreations are usual!

  252. sabrina says:

    I love your cards and the design of your Advent calender. They are amazing. I am so thankful for my husband.

  253. Barbara Green says:

    Thank you for sharing you cards. They are totally great.

  254. Annie S says:

    Lovely!!

  255. Lauren says:

    These are all just beautiful designs! I love all the color!

  256. joy meadows says:

    I am thankful for faith, family and friends this Thanksgiving. It is such a blessing to put my trust and faith in Jesus Christ, to have unconditional love from my family and true friends that are always there for me.

  257. Jenefer Basel says:

    Beautiful card – thank you for sharing

  258. artemistoo says:

    Very cute, and nicely done!

  259. Pai Meng says:

    i love this!

  260. Anne Sturgeon says:

    After Thanksgiving dinner we usually draw names for Christmas! This calendar would be a perfect craft to work on after dinner also. My grandkids are grown but still love doing some of our old favorite crafts together. Love this Nina and thanks for hopping. Happy Thanksgiving to you and yours

  261. Susieq says:

    Love this. Thanks for sharing.

  262. What a great idea to do an Advent calendar!! Your’s turned out so cute!!!

  263. Clara Callon says:

    Love the advent idea, it’d be so awesome to make your own. I am most thankful for having the most supportive group of people around me, my lovely family who even if they’re across the country I still feel their love all the time.

  264. Jeri Aaron says:

    Great calendar!

  265. Jeri Aaron says:

    Love the calender – great art work!

  266. Judy says:

    WOW beautiful advent calendar! I remember the excitement as a kid opening one each day!

  267. barbara lassiter says:

    I an thankful for family and friends. All are a blessing to me. Love your idea for an advent calendar.

  268. Traci says:

    Love your project so pretty. I am thankful for a lot of things but my faith is what I am most thankful for.

  269. Caitlin Rebecca says:

    I am very thankful for my family and friends!!!

  270. Caitlin Rebecca says:

    WOW your Advent calendar is fabulous!!!! Love this idea and will be giving it a try for myself:) Thanks for the inspiration!!!

  271. Amy says:

    I’m thankful to have a mom who taught myself and my sisters growing up that it was ok to be creative and to harness those skills! Thank you for showing the advent calendar release, I’ve been itching to see it put to use!!!

  272. MsDiabetes says:

    I love the idea of this advent calendar.

  273. WOW… fantastic projects with just on kit! I am so thankful for my family both here in States and in Indonesia. Thankful for God’s provision, protection and grace for us to go through each day!

  274. Debbie Hallamek says:

    I’m thankful for my wonderful boyfriend and my daughter and grandsons. Thanks

  275. Angela says:

    Isn’t that such a great kit!? OMG, it’s the first one I’ve ever ordered! This holiday I’m thankful for having all my basic needs met plus having extra luxuries once in a while (like card making supplies!)! Thanks for sharing!

  276. Karen Walker says:

    I’m thankful for a healthy and happy family. We won’t all be together for the holidays, but we’ll see both families individually. Love the advent calendar. That’s been a tradition here for 35 years!

  277. Linda Tupper says:

    I forgot to add I am so very thankful for such a wonderful hubby!!

  278. Michel E says:

    Love your advent calendar. I am thankful for family and a husband that supports me in everything I do.

  279. Linda Tupper says:

    The Advent calendar is so sweet. I just adore all the great projects you made. My fav has to be those beautiful houses. I’m just in love with them. Love all your ideas.

  280. Evelyn Larson says:

    oh my so much work you put into this advent calendar. Just beautiful.

  281. Carla Hundley says:

    Fabulous set you designed!
    I am thankful for my wonderful
    husband, Phil and the way he
    loves me. Makes my life
    beautiful.
    Carla from Utah

  282. Oh my goodness.. I love this idea and your project is so darling!!
    I am Thankful for my grandchildren!!

  283. Angela Laurie says:

    Live your blog! I am so thankful for my family!

  284. Janet D. says:

    Great idea! I think kids (of all ages) will love this calendar! Thanks for the tutorial! I am thankful for the joy that my grandchildren give me everyday!

  285. Sonya says:

    So, so cute!! Those little images are the best. I’m forever grateful for my husband, the best gift I’ve ever gotten.

  286. irisesther54 says:

    What a beautiful calendar. I am so thankful for a friendship renewed. Had missed this friend for a couple of years and now he is back.

  287. thordiscreative says:

    I’m grateful for my family, that I live so long away from… Your projects are gorgeous!

  288. Beth L says:

    I love your Advent calendar. I am thankful for my great family and the chance to share the holidays with them.

  289. kartelene531 says:

    wow your work is stunning doe mw it is just a wow love love love thank you for sharing

  290. DebSelby says:

    Love your calendar. It gave me lots of ideas. Now if I can find the time!

  291. Amy Ames says:

    Nina thank you for another amazing project and video!! You are so crafty and inspiring. I am so thankful for my wonderful partner whom life would not be the same without. 😊

  292. Karen S says:

    I am most thankful for my family and spirituality. Love your artwork. Happy Thanksgiving and Merry Christmas!!!!

  293. Jennifer K says:

    Love your advent calendar, it is fantastic and anyone would love to receive it, I’d like to make one for my niece and nephew! I am thankful for my incredible husband and daughter, I love them both so much, my husband does so much for me, I have loved him since I was 17 years old, long time ago

  294. Greta H says:

    I always gave my nieces & nephews Advent Calendars when they were young–long before I started stamping. Now that I’m pretty much retired, I want to make one, but it won’t be until next year as I need to start early–haha! Love everything about yours! I’m so very thankful for my good health as being a nurse I see so many people suffering.

  295. liblady1 says:

    Love your calendar! I am thankful for my church family who I get to spend much more time with than my family.

  296. Christina says:

    I love how you made the advent calendar! Very cool project

  297. Sheri K says:

    Gorgeous advent calendar. I am so thankful -for my wonderful spouse and terrific family most of all.

  298. Love this! I am thankful for my family :)

  299. memalagene says:

    I love your advent calendar! My projects this year are Shaker Christmas cards!

  300. Amy Craig says:

    I am most thankful for my family. They are everything to me!

  301. Cheri says:

    Love your advent calendar! I am thankful for family.

  302. Andi Walsh says:

    Lots of cute details in your advent calendar! Let’s see, I am thankful for my two children – 17 & 18 who have grown into fine, kind hearted human beings. I love them and am truly lucky.

  303. Cassie T says:

    Wow, what a project! Beautifully done 😊

  304. Carol says:

    I am eternally thankful that I met and married a man who is truly my best friend!

  305. Nancy Swenson says:

    Wonderful job. There are so many ideas. Thanks

  306. cinnamonsally25 says:

    Gorgeous cards, such beautiful colours. I am thankful that my family are happy and healthy.

  307. Love the advent calendar so pretty and fun for everyone! I’m so thankful for my family.

  308. Vicki Smith says:

    I am thankful for my son whom I live with. Nina, you are extremely talented. Gorgeous advent calendar.

  309. Mara says:

    i’m always thankful for the kindness of the holiday season. it really is a gentler time of the year.

  310. Nancy Ward says:

    Such a bright and cheerful card! Love it! I am so thankful for my family and good friends!

  311. Cathy Homan says:

    Very cute!!! Thanks for sharing your talent!

  312. A Starr says:

    My family…. always my family especially my amazing loving husband.

  313. heidik24 says:

    Your advent calendar is amazing! I am thankful for my wonderful family.

  314. Suzy Gray says:

    Adorable colorful projects. Thanks for the inspiration and chance to win. I’m so thankful this year for family and friends. They make anything that comes my way easier or sweeter.

  315. Julie L says:

    Such a cute idea!!! Thank you for the inspiration!

  316. Debbie Scassera says:

    I’m thankful for all my family and friends.

  317. Stephanie M says:

    Clever use of the Advent dies. I’m thankful everyday for my family and friends, my work, and everything I have. Sadly some are not quite so lucky.

  318. Cheryl says:

    Love the design

  319. Debbie says:

    This holiday I am so thankful for #1, my Savior who’s birth we celebrate, and #2 my amazing beautiful husband, children and grandchildren! They bring me so much joy and I love making gifts for them every year! I have a new granddaughter on the way (due Feb) so I’m just giddy with joy!

  320. Such a cute idea! I’ve been wanting to do an advent for years. Thanks for the inspiration.

  321. kim says:

    So colorful!

  322. Mary W says:

    Most thankful for? that is too hard to choose BUT really thankful for? the internet and my laptop! At anytime I’m able to connect with like-minded people around the world and see wonderful inspiration for crafts that I love. Simply amazing! Thanks for being one of those people that share with the world.

  323. Lyn C. says:

    Nice inspiration from your beautiful projects! I’m thankful my kids will be home for the holidays, and that our family will all be together.

  324. Cynthia Cole says:

    Great project! I am thankful for my family!

  325. diana says:

    Great project! Thanks for the inspiration. :)

  326. Leslie says:

    I always love your projects, and this one is to die for! Such a fun hop! Thanksgiving, hands-down, is my favorite holiday, and Fall and the weeks surrounding it is my favorite time of year. I’m so thankful for my family and friends that make it so warm and enjoyable! :)

  327. meghan says:

    Great card

  328. Jan Elmore says:

    There’s not enough space for everything I’m thankful for. But I sure do enjoy being able to sit with a cup of coffee and look at the wonderful talent in our hobby!

  329. Aroa Cristiano says:

    Marvellous idea for an Advents calendar! I’m thankful for my boyfriend, we’re starting our life together.

  330. Chris Handy says:

    Love your advent calendar. Beautiful details

  331. Sheri D says:

    Love your advent calendar. Someone is going to be very happy! I am thankful that there is a God above that watches out for me every moment of my life.

  332. Bonnie E says:

    Beautiful project – such a clean, bright, festive look to the calendar. Thanks for sharing!

  333. Jana Millen says:

    That advent calendar is adorable

  334. Jackie says:

    I am thankful for my sweet grandchildren and am looking forward to visiting them over the holidays. I wish they lived closer :-(

  335. Donna Phelan says:

    WOW! What an awesome creation, loving your Advent Calendar! So many people and things to be thankful for. Health, family and friends. The love of crafting and creating (makes for a happy marriage lol) Love…. Have a happy day! xo~

  336. Tania L says:

    Love your advent calendar! I am thankful for the opportunity to spend the holidays with my in-laws whom we have not seen for almost two years.

  337. Elise Smith says:

    I love your advent calendar! Very cute idea! Oh goodness, I don’t have the time to tell about all of my many blessings, but I am very thankful for my Savior, my husband and family, my friends, our church, our new home, my hound dogs :), and my health.

  338. jillhq says:

    What a fantastic advent calendar! Thanks for including a video–I’ll need it! I am so very grateful for my friends and family and the opportunity to make cards and learn from talented people like you.

  339. Sheila Bacon says:

    Your unique idea of the Advent Calendar..excellent. I so enjoy these calendars and thank you for the video!!!

  340. SabineVDK says:

    Love the advent calendar! I am thankful for having healthy children.

  341. Beautiful card! This will be perfect for my holiday cards! Joy, Peace and Love to you this Holiday Season!

  342. Carmen Lalande says:

    Lots of great hints! Always thankful and grateful for my family and friends. Thank you for sharing!

  343. Linda Layton says:

    I’m in love with this kit, I must have it!

  344. Sherry Jackson says:

    So freakin’ cute and not the norm which I love!

  345. Wonderful advent calendar! :)

  346. Lizzie T says:

    WOW – love this advent calendar – so bright and fun! I am most thankful for my family!

  347. vinita jain says:

    This Advent Calendar is just Fabulous! I am thankful to God for everything with my family, friends!!!

  348. Jill W. says:

    So many fun details on your advent calendar!
    I am thankful for salvation!

  349. Neudorf Terry says:

    Great card

  350. Janice says:

    Thanks for the helpful hints – your advent calendar is wonderful! Having already celebrated CanadianThanksgiving, I am thankful that I will be wintering in a warmer clime in AZ!

  351. DeNel says:

    I’m thankful for my health, family and friends!! Love your cards!!❤️

  352. Gail Scott says:

    Oh yes Christmas is coming soon! Looking forward to that day like I do each year! This ADvent calendar creation is amazing – you did a fab job and thanks for the video! I am Thankful for so many many things – I am blessed and thankful for a loving, strong, courage, husband who treats me like a Queen and provides one room in our home for crafting – including making some of the storage I use – thanks for the hop and for showing us your beautiful work!

  353. Theresa says:

    I am thankful for my health.

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