The Lights of Aurora cards you’ve seen with this suite truly are stunning, but for this project I set the Designer Series Paper aside and let the Light & Wonder Dies take center stage. In my latest video, I used a fresh, unexpected color palette and simple layering to create a scenic mountain view that shows just how versatile this die set can be—even after the Lights of Aurora paper is gone. With the Light & Wonder Dies now on the Last Chance list and so many retiring products already sold out, this is the perfect time to take one more look at them and decide if they belong in your collection before they disappear.

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• Glassboard Studios – click to save 15%!
• Guillotine Paper Cutter
• MISTI
• Sizzix Sanding Blocks
• Adhesive Eraser
• Magnetic Platform
• Sticky Dots
• Waffle Flower Mat
• Large Silicone Mat
• Gotcha Magnetic Craft Stand Tool
• Magnet Cards  – used in this tutorial
• Storage Pockets – used in this tutorial
• Craft STAX Storage, Stackable Large Set (2 Trays, 2 Lids)
• Stamping Sleeves
• Vellum Cardstock
• Penny Black Background Basics Stencils
• Uninked Felt Pads – to make your own Cloud Cover ink pad
• Repositionable Adhesive Dots
• Mini Recoil Snips

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Once you’ve watched the tutorial, you’ll see how quickly this scene comes together with just a few die-cuts, some soft ink blending, and a touch of shimmer on the water and snow. The Light & Wonder Dies do all the heavy lifting to build the mountains, trees, and shoreline, while the fresh color palette keeps the look clean and modern—no Lights of Aurora Designer Series Paper required. If you’ve been waiting to decide whether this Last Chance set is worth adding to your stash, I think you’ll be pleasantly surprised by how many different scenic cards you’ll be dreaming up after this one.

Light & Wonder Dies Card Measurements

• Card Base: 8-1/2″ x 5-1/2″ Pretty Peacock Cardstock
• Light Blue Layer: 4″ x 5-1/4″ Pool Party
• Snow Covered Mountain Layer: 4-3/4″ x 3″ Basic White Cardstock
• Gray Mountain Layer: 4-3/4″ x 2-1/2″ Basic Gray Cardstock
• Green Mountain Layer: 4-3/4″ x 1-1/2″ Garden Green Cardstock
• Small Trees Layer: 4-3/4″ x 2″ Old Olive Cardstock
• Water Layer: 4″ x 1-3/4″ Pretty Peacock Cardstock
• Large Trees Layer: 4-3/4″ x 3-1/4″ Garden Green Cardstock
• Clouds Layer: 4″ x 1-1/4″ Pool Party Cardstock
• Greeting: 3″ x 3/4″ Basic White Cardstock
• Inside Layer: 4″ x 5-1/4″ Basic White Cardstock

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Ready to add these to your stash before they’re gone for good? Click over to my Stampin’ Up!® online store today and order the Light & Wonder Dies while they’re still available—then gather your cardstock, inks, and Wink of Stella so you can recreate this scenic mountain view card right along with the video.

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When your December order reaches $50, one of my handmade Petals of Beauty cards will be on its way to you as a thank-you!
Spend $150 or more, and I’ll send you the stepped-up version—with beautiful embossing, sparkling embellishments, and a whole lot of love.

Stampin’ Up! Light & Wonder Card Supplies 

Basic Cardmaking Supplies

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If this scenic mountain view inspired you, you’ll find everything you need below to recreate it with your own Stampin’ Up!® supplies.

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