{"id":2971,"date":"2026-09-07T13:13:53","date_gmt":"2026-09-07T20:13:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thepapermotif.com\/?p=2971"},"modified":"2026-09-07T13:13:53","modified_gmt":"2026-09-07T20:13:53","slug":"frosted-pinecones-card-featuring-frosted-pinecones-bundle","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thepapermotif.com\/index.php\/2026\/09\/07\/frosted-pinecones-card-featuring-frosted-pinecones-bundle\/","title":{"rendered":"Frosted Pinecones Card-Featuring Frosted Pinecones Bundle"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There\u2019s something magical about winter crafting \u2014 the quiet, rustic charm of pinecones, warm earthy tones, and a touch of holiday sparkle. This Frosted Pinecones card captures that cozy woodland feeling with layered textures, soft winter neutrals, and just enough shimmer to feel festive without being fussy. It\u2019s the kind of card that feels like a warm mug on a cold day: simple, inviting, and full of handmade winter warmth.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-2972\" src=\"https:\/\/thepapermotif.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/IMG_2768-788x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"788\" height=\"1024\" \/><\/p>\n<h3><b>\u2702\ufe0f Supplies Used<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><b>Dies<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Frosted Pinecones Dies (168371) \u2013 September\u2013December 2026 Catalogue<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Spotlight on Nature Dies (<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">163580)<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>Stamp Set<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Frosted Pinecones (168369)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>Cardstock<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pecan Pie (161717)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Peaceful Pine (<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">167691<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Early Espresso (119686)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Basic White (166780) \u2013 plus scrap for sentiment<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Gold Foil \u2013 decorative foliage<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>DSP<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A Stitched Season<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> DSP (168223) \u2013 currently unavailable<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Green Timeless Metallic Speciality Craft Paper (<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">168548<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>Ink<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Golden Glow (<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">167676)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><b>Adhesive<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Multi\u2011Purpose Liquid Glue (110755)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Stampin\u2019 Dimensionals (104430)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mini Glue Dots (103683)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>Tools<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Paper Trimmer<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bone Folder (Craftreat Teflon Bone Folder \u2013 Amazon)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cut &amp; Emboss Machine (149653)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Gloves for applying Stickles<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>Embellishments<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Neutral Jute Combo (168468)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Gold Glitter Stickles<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Adhesive\u2011Backed Christmas Berries<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><b>\ud83e\uddf5 Assembly Instructions<\/b><\/h2>\n<h3><b>Card Base &amp; Insert<\/b><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cut a <\/span><b>8\u00bd&#8221; x 5\u00bd&#8221;<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> piece of Peaceful Pine cardstock. Score at <\/span><b>4\u00bc&#8221;<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> on the long side and reinforce the fold with a bone folder.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cut a <\/span><b>4&#8243; x 5\u00bc&#8221;<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> piece of Basic White for the inside insert.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><b>DSP Strips<\/b><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cut <\/span><b>three strips<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> of DSP measuring <\/span><b>1&#8243; x 4\u00bc&#8221;<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cut three strips of the Green Timeless Metallic Speciality Craft Paper measuring just slightly larger that DSP<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Adhere the metallic paper under DSP as a layer.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Adhere the first strip at the bottom of the card front, leaving a <\/span><b>\u215b&#8221; margin<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Add the second and third strips above it, keeping the spacing consistent.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\ud83d\udca1 <\/span><b>Quick Tip: DSP Strip Alignment for Portrait Cards<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Evenly stacked strips create a clean vertical flow that frames your focal point beautifully. Keep margins consistent for a polished look, or stagger strips slightly left and right for a rustic, playful feel. Either way, the vertical alignment draws the eye upward toward your pinecone cluster and sentiment.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Pinecones<\/b><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cut one <\/span><b>large detailed pinecone<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> from Pecan Pie cardstock.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cut <\/span><b>two smaller detailed pinecones<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> from Pecan Pie.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cut the <\/span><b>large solid pinecone layer<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> from Early Espresso and adhere it to the large solid pinecone.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cut <\/span><b>two small solid layers<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> from Early Espresso and adhere them to the small pinecones.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Add Gold Stickles to the detailed areas using a small brush or a gloved finger. Set aside to dry.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\ud83d\udca1 <\/span><b>Quick Tip: Why Stickles Work So Well on Pinecones<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Stickles settle beautifully into the detailed cuts of the die, highlighting texture without adding bulk. They dry flat but dimensional, so your card mails easily while still looking richly textured. A tiny dab creates that frosted\u2011snow sparkle, making pinecones feel cozy, rustic, and winter\u2011ready.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Sentiment<\/b><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cut a sentiment panel using the <\/span><b>second\u2011smallest Nested Essential rectangle<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> or the sentiment die from Frosted Pinecones.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Stamp <\/span><b>\u201cSending warmth &amp; light your way\u201d<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> in Memento Black.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><b>Foliage &amp; Bow<\/b><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Die\u2011cut gold foil sprigs using the Frosted Pinecones sprig dies.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Create a small bow using Crumb Cake jute.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\ud83d\udca1 <\/span><b>Quick Tip: Gold Foil Sprigs for Rustic Elegance<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Metallic accents elevate rustic cards by adding light and contrast. Gold foil sprigs tuck naturally behind pinecones, catching the eye without overpowering the earthy tones. Use them sparingly \u2014 just a few sprigs can make the whole cluster feel festive and balanced.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Final Assembly<\/b><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Arrange the pinecones over the DSP strips:<\/span>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Place one small pinecone behind the large one.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tuck the second small pinecone between the large and small pinecone for dimension.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Add gold sprigs and Christmas berries to complete the cluster.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Use Dimensionals to adhere the sentiment panel near the bottom of the pinecone arrangement.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Attach the jute bow to the sentiment panel with a glue dot.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Stamp your inside sentiment on the Basic White insert and adhere it inside the card.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><b>\ud83c\udf32 Closing Thoughts<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This Frosted Pinecones card is all about cozy, rustic winter warmth \u2014 but the design is flexible enough to make your own. Try swapping the DSP strips for a different plaid or subtle texture, change the foil sprigs to silver for a frosty look, or experiment with alternate sentiments to fit any<\/span><\/p>\n<p>Below is a card that was inspired by card above but with some changes. Enjoy!<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-2973\" src=\"https:\/\/thepapermotif.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/IMG_2770-801x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"801\" height=\"1024\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>There\u2019s something magical about winter crafting \u2014 the quiet, rustic charm of pinecones, warm earthy tones, and a touch of holiday sparkle. This Frosted Pinecones card captures that cozy woodland feeling with layered textures, soft winter neutrals, and just enough shimmer to feel festive without being fussy. 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