Introducing The Kringle Crew!

Hello, everyone, and welcome back to our second day of Christmas In July introductions! We're so glad you're as excited as we are about this release and we can't wait to share today's featured dies! Just a reminder that all of the new dies you're seeing today will be available on Saturday (7/5) at Noon EDT and I will be going live tonight on Instagram at 8pm to answer any of your questions about today's new products. Let's jump in!

Today we're introducing the Kringle Crew! The Crew consists of four dies: Santa Claus, Mrs. Claus, Jolly Elf, and Rudolph. The Kringle Crew: Santa Claus Die (retails for $30) is first.

Here comes Santa Claus! The ruddy-faced ringleader of Christmas has never been cuter! With a full, fluffy beard and his classic trimmed hat, your Santa creations will be the talk of the town. Pair him with the rest of the Kringle Crew to make a statement or allow him to take center stage all on his own in your seasonal projects.

Next up is Kringle Crew: Mrs. Claus (retails for $26).

Santa’s other half is ready to add a bit of seasonal flair to your decor this year. Donning classic wire-rimmed glasses and a poinsettia to embellish her bun, Mrs. Claus is perfectly cheerful and sweet as can be. Pair her with the rest of the Kringle Crew to make a statement or feature her all on her own in your holiday creations for years to come.

The Kringle Crew: Jolly Elf (retails for $26) is next.

Santa’s littlest helpers are always ready to lend a hand to make sure Christmas delivery goes off without a hitch. The holiday just wouldn’t be the same without their smiling faces! Our Jolly Elf even includes an optional ponytail so you can customize your elves to fit your needs. Pair your elves with the rest of the Kringle Crew to make a statement or showcase them all on their own in your holiday projects this year.

And, finally, we have the Kringle Crew: Rudolph Die (retails for $22).

When Santa needs to make his deliveries, he can rely on Rudolph and his beautiful, wonderful nose to keep him on schedule. This joyful little reindeer is sure to bring Christmas spirit to everyone he visits this holiday season. Pair him with the rest of the Kringle Crew to make a statement or allow him to shine all on his own in all of your holiday creations.

I adore the little flushed cheeks on Audrey's Kringle Crew ornaments! It's a small detail, but it gives them so much life. Check out her Instagram post HERE.

I am so tickled with what these ladies have done with the Kringle Crew Collection! They are all such festive creations and I am truly amazed at their talent!

I am so excited about these sweet characters and I couldn't wait to create a garland that I've had floating in my imagination for at least a year and a half.

I used the Northbound Color Story plus Tundra, Peach Puff, Cocoa, Barley, and Shortbread.

I cut the HO HO HO from Conifer using the Statement Alphabet letters (just an fyi because I know someone will be curious - this took a little more than one full roll). I embellished each letter with some beads and sequins for interest, but otherwise kept them simple.

Mrs. Claus is cut using Overcast for her hair and Peach Puff for her face (except her nose, that's Petal). I used metallic thread to give her glasses some sparkle. Usually I use one strand of metallic with two strands of cotton, but this time I went wild and used three strands of DMC #E168. I embellished her bun with a little poinsettia (included in the die). I also used DMC #3371 for her eyes and DMC #152 for her mouth. I have found that I really like those two colors for facial features. The #3371 isn't as harsh as black and the #152 is the perfect muted pink for mouths.

Santa, the main man, is made from Tundra, Red Currant, Peach Puff, and a Petal nose. I love his little layered mustache! I embellished his hat with a few sequins to add just a touch of sparkle.

Our Jolly Elf friend is a vision in Pistachio and Conifer. I used Peach Puff and Petal for the face and Cocoa for the hair. The elf has an optional ponytail/pigtail that you can use to create a more feminine version if that is something you need. I'm sure Tilly is already eagerly anticipating a Tilly Elf to materialize at some point this upcoming season.

And of course, we can't forget everyone's favorite reindeer (unless you're really a Vixen fan or something). Rudolph is too cute with his sparkling nose and happy expression! I used Shortbread, Barley, and Cocoa along with Red Currant for his nose and Petal for his inner ears. I also added a few speckles to his forehead with a handful of beads and sequins (from the Northbound Color Story embellishment box).

I am so glad I finally made this garland a reality! I can't wait to see this hanging with the rest of our decor this year!

I hope you've enjoyed today's introductions! I will be live on Instagram at 8pm today to answer any questions you might have about today's introductions. But we will have so much more to share tomorrow, so I hope you stop by to take a peek.

In the meantime, it wouldn't be a grand debut without a giveaway! Leave a comment on this post letting us know:

Do you have a favorite Christmas character (either from literature, pop culture, or traditional legend)?

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