January 2026 Creative Team Blog Hop

Can you believe January is already here! A brand-new year brings a fresh wave of creativity, and our Creative Team has truly kicked things off in style. From cozy winter projects to clever handmade creations, they’ve put together an inspiring collection to spark your creativity as we begin the year. Be sure to hop along to each blog and see all the beautiful ideas they’re sharing!

Lori Whitlock <<<(you are here)

❄️ January Blog Hop Sale is Here! ❄️

From January 13–17, enjoy 30% OFF all digital files at Lori’s SVG Shop — including commercial licenses! Use code JAN2026 (case-sensitive) at checkout and treat yourself to fresh designs for the new year.  SHOP HERE.

As a thank-you for hopping along with us, we’ve got something special to share. For today only, you can download the Valentine Card Hugs SVG file absolutely FREE! Just add it to your cart and complete checkout—no codes, no catches, just a fun little treat from us to you.

🎉 New This Week!
This brand-new Valentine Bag Bundle just launched this week, and I had so much fun designing it! I hope you love using these bags as much as I loved making them. They’re perfect for treats and small gifts, and each design is unique, easy to assemble, and fun to customize. Even better—during the blog hop you can grab this new bundle on sale 30% OFF using the code JAN2026. It’s a perfect time to start creating something special for Valentine’s Day! 💕

***CLICK HERE TO GO TO THE SHOP***

How about a giveaway? You’re in luck! Enter our giveaway below, and we’ll announce the winner on the entry form right here on this blog post. Keep an eye on your inbox—you might be the lucky winner!

Be sure to visit the CT member blogs listed at the top of this post! Thanks so much for stopping by. Wishing you a wonderful and crafty day!

~Lori

Transform Lori Whitlock’s 3D Valentine Houses SVG Bundle Into Winter Décor

Hi everybody, it’s Holly! Today, I’m excited to share a fun “diy” project with you, showcasing the 3D Valentine House Bundle from Lori Whitlock. I’ve turned the Valentine houses into Winter houses. I added some tea lights inside to make the houses light up and it just looks so cute up on my mantle. The warm lights inside the houses adds such a calming peaceful feeling. I made my houses with the I love Winter Collection also from Lori Whitlock. Go in and check out these files, links below.

Lori’s Shop

Silhouette Design Store

Happy crafting!

Holly Jo

https://www.youtube.com/c/smilebyholly

Let’s Make This Snowflake Hexagon Box Together!

 

Hi friends! Today I am going to be showing you a step-by-step tutorial on “how to make” this snowflake hexagon box by Lori Whitlock. This video provides a comprehensive “box tutorial” for a fun “diy” project, demonstrating easy “paper craft” techniques. It’s a fantastic “crafting” session to create your very own “hexagon gift box” from a simple “paper box” design. (SVG , Silhouette).

Happy crafting!

Holly Jo

Smile by Holly

Sweet A2 Snowman Card

Welcome everyone, I hope the New Year is treating you well and you are creating away in your little scrap spaces.  I just have a sweet, little winter card to share with you, it’s Lori’s  A2 Snowman 3 card  or here in the Silhouette Design Store. I guess she’s a snow woman in all the cute pinks from the paper collection.   I adore Lori’s new Echo Park Collection Winter Fun. I love all the soft colors and adorable little details.  You really need this collection in you winter scrap stash collection.

Stay warm and thanks for joining us!

2026 Sticky Note Calendar

Sticky Note Calendar-2026

Pattern Fill Set Summer Splash

3 Valentine Gnomes (Silhouette)

 

Pictured above are the pieces I used for this project. 
3 pieces for the calendar holder cut file, some Lori Whitlock pattern fill paper  and some paper inserts (3×3.25 inches) I made for the holder since I didn’t have a sticky notepad. I cut the pieces and stamped some inspirational sentiments on each sheet. You will get 12 full sheets and 4 partial pieces that still work! I cut 2 sets of these.
 
Opening the calendar  in Silhouette it imports to cut all the print, so you have to highlight and choose cut edge to cut them out properly. You also have to enlarge the print and cut length just a wee bit to allow for cutting all the calendar pages. I used regular printer paper for this part. 
This is what it looks like when the Silhouette software is set to cut edge. Stack and staple them together after cutting them out.

I added the stamped inserts and the little peeking gnome (you could use anything really) on the back for a bit of fun and I was all done! 
 
I hope you enjoyed this quick little project. It is a great addition to your desk and will keep you on track for 2026!