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Limited Edition 2021 Gift of Christmas Tag Kit!

November 27, 2021

Hi there! Today I’m sharing a couple of projects using the newest Limited Edition Gift of Christmas 2021 Holiday Tag Kit.

SSS-Gift of Christmas, Scalloped Gift Tags Die, Pinpoint Starlets Embossing Folder

My first card uses the Pinpoint Starlets Embossing Folder with Green Apple cardstock for the background. I die cut the tag using the Scalloped Gift Tags Die Set. I stamped the wreath using the Gift of Christmas stamp set and colored it with Copics. For the sentiment I used the “for you” die included in the Scalloped Gift Tags Die Set with Matte Gold Mirror cardstock. I also added some sheer glitter dot ribbon to the tag.

SSS-Gift of Christmas, Scalloped Gift Tags Die, Pinpoint Starlets Embossing Folder

This next tag uses one of the larger assorted tags included in the kit. I used the Christmas Star stencil to blend Candied Apple & Rustic Wilderness distress inks.

SSS-Gift of Christmas, Christmas Star Stencil

I stamped the santa image from the Gift of Christmas stamp set and colored it with Copics.

SSS-Gift of Christmas, Christmas Star Stencil

I have a reveal video of this festive, new tag kit over on the Simon Says Stamp blog. Thanks so much for stopping by!

Limited Edition 2021 Cozy Christmas Gift Card Kit

November 22, 2021

Hi there! Today I’m sharing a project using the newest Limited Edition Cozy Christmas Holiday Gift Card Kit.

SSS-Cozy Christmas, Iconic Christmas Stencil, Wreaths from the Crate Paper Busy Sidewalks Collection

For the background I blended Speckled Egg, Kitsch Flamingo & Crackling Campfire mini distress inks, included in the kit with the Iconic Christmas Stencil.

SSS-Cozy Christmas, Iconic Christmas Stencil, Wreaths from the Crate Paper Busy Sidewalks Collection

I stamped a sentiment from the Cozy Christmas stamp set and adhered a sweet, pink wreath by Crate Paper using glue dots. On the inside of the card I adhered the pop-up gift card holder using the die that comes in the kit. I stamped some cute images on the inside of the card from Cozy Christmas as well.

SSS-Cozy Christmas, Pop-Up Gift Card Holder

Make sure and check out the Simon Says Stamp blog to see more incredible inspiration using this festive new kit! Thanks so much for stopping by!

Light-up Rudolph Card

November 22, 2021

Hi there! Today I’m sharing this cute, light-up card over on the My Favorite Things YouTube channel.

My Favorite Things-Deer, Sweet Friend, Birch Tree Forest Cover-up, Iconic Christmas

I used the Deer, Sweet Friend set for the images & Birch Tree Forest Cover-up for the background. For the snowy hills I used Serene Sunset. I added some EZ-lights behind the nose of the deer and tops of the trees and embossed a sentiment from the Iconic Christmas set.

My Favorite Things-Deer, Sweet Friend, Birch Tree Forest Cover-up, Iconic Christmas

You can check out the video HERE!
Thanks so much for stopping by!

Pinkfresh Studio November 2021 Essentials Release

November 22, 2021

Hi there! Today I’m joining Pinkfresh Studio for their November Essentials Release.

Pinkfresh Studio-Mini Slimline Stitched Scalloped Rectangle, Under the Christmas Tree

My first project features the new Mini Slimline Stitched Scalloped Rectangle die. I die cut it onto white glitter cardstock and created a shaker window. For the tree & sentiment I used the Under the Christmas Trees stencil & stamp set. I adhered jewels for the ornaments.

Pinkfresh Studio-Mini Slimline Stitched Scalloped Rectangle, Under the Christmas Tree

This next card features the new Folk Edge Rectangles. I die cut the larger rectangle out of white and the smaller out of holographic cardstock and turned it into a shaker that I filled with star confetti.

Pinkfresh Studio-Folk Edge Rectangles, Happy Holidays Circle Frame, Artistic Bow die

For the sentiment I used the Happy Holidays Circle Frame set and added a festive pink bow using the Artistic Bow dies.

Pinkfresh Studio-Folk Edge Rectangles, Happy Holidays Circle Frame, Artistic Bow die

GIVEAWAYS!

Pinkfresh Studio will be giving away the full release on the Pinkfresh blog & YouTube channel.

They will also be giving away a total of TEN $25 gift cards along the hop. As per usual with blog hops – the winners will be picked from the comments.

Winners will be posted on November 30, 2021 on the Pinkfresh Studio GIVEAWAY PAGE.
Please check that page & claim your prize within 2 weeks.

You are invited to the Inlinkz link party!

Click here to enter

Holiday Lights Hop with Pear Blossom Press

November 20, 2021

Hi there! Today I’m joining Pear Blossom Press for their Holiday Lights Hop and sharing a fun light-up card for the holidays using the EZ-Light!

Concord & 9th-Home for the Holidays, EZ-Light

I used the Home for the Holidays stamps & dies to create these adorable houses with Concord & 9th cardstock.

Concord & 9th-Home for the Holidays, EZ-Light

I placed one of the EZ-Lights behind the panel so that the lights lit up behind the windows in each house. I’ve never made a light-up card before, but it certainly won’t be my last. It was incredibly easy and is so fitting for holiday projects as well as all year round.

Concord & 9th-Home for the Holidays, EZ-Light

Here’s a video to show you how I created this card.

GIVEAWAY!
Every good hop has prizes, right? So Pear Blossom Press is giving away a $50 store credit!
Comment on this post by November 28th, 2021 to to be entered to win.
Winners will be posted on the Pear Blossom Press Blog on December 4th.

Blog Hop
Pear Blossom Press
Jennifer McGuire   
Cassie Trask 
Koren Wiskman
Kathy Racoosin
Daniel West
Lynnea Hollendonner 
Alberto Gava
Laura Bassen
Jenn Gross 

Jane’s Doodles Release Hop

November 19, 2021

Hi there! Today I’m joining Jane’s Doodles for a winter release hop! You can check out the fun, new stamps HERE!

Jane's Doodles-Wild Winter

My project features the Wild Winter stamp set. For the background I blended the blue Trio 7 ink colors followed by flicks of white ink for snow.

Jane's Doodles-Wild Winter

I stamped the images with Intense Black ink and colored with Copics. I used the Slopes & Hills dies to create the snowy hills.

Jane's Doodles-Wild Winter

Giveaway!
Leave me a comment for your chance to win a stamp set of your choice from Jane’s Doodles.

There will be a 20% off sale, no code is needed from Friday November 19th- 21st.

Lien
Marion
Milka
Claudia
Bobbi
Tinne
Katja
Katerina
Anouk (guest)
Norine (guest)
Laura (guest)
Jane’s Doodles blog

Christmas Train

November 18, 2021

Hi there! Today I’m sharing a project featuring a fun, exclusive new Christmas Train Set designed by Art Impressions for Simon Says Stamp.

SSS-Art impressions-Christmas Train

I stamped the images with Intense Black ink and colored with Copics. For the background I adhered strips of solid colored cardstock onto a cream panel. For the sentiment I used one of the Reverse Christmas sentiment strips.

SSS-Art impressions-Christmas Train

You can see more incredible inspiration showcasing this fun, new set over on the Simon Says Stamp blog. Thanks so much for stopping by!

Season of Joy Card Kit

November 15, 2021

Hi there! Today I’m sharing a project using the festive, new Season of Joy Card Kit by Simon Says Stamp.

SSS-Season of Joy

I created a shaker window using circle dies. For the background inside the shaker I blended Seafoam ink using the Delicate Snowflakes Stencil, included in the kit. I stamped images from the Season of Joy set with black ink and stamped the trees I using the Trio 8 inks. I filled the shaker with clear sequins and popped the panel onto a cream card base.

SSS-Season of Joy

Make sure and check out the Simon Says Stamp blog for more information on this new Limited Edition Holiday kit! Thanks so much for stopping by!

Lovely Layers: Anemone

November 15, 2021

Hi there! Today I’m sharing this bold, floral project over on the Honey Bee Stamps YouTube channel featuring the Lovely Layers: Anemone Honey Cuts.

Honey Bee Stamps-Lovely Layers: Anemone, Love You Bunches

I used three shades of pink & purple cardstock to die cut the Anemone layers. I added some ink blending for a little gradient love and a sentiment from the Love You Bunches stamp set. I also used some of the Vintage Holiday pattern paper for the background.

Honey Bee Stamps-Lovely Layers: Anemone, Love You Bunches

Here is the video to show how I created this card.

Thanks so much for stopping by!

Handmade Holiday Release Blog Hop

November 12, 2021

Hi there! Today I’m joining Simon Says Stamp for their Handmade Holiday Release Blog Hop.

SSS-Slimline Rainbow Stencil, Large Rounded Tag, Etched Berry Branch, Reverse Sunshine & Rainbows

My project features the new Slimline Rainbow Stencil for the background. I blended Sweets, Cantaloupe, Lemonade & Sprout ink for the color. I die cut a Large Rounded Tag with white cardstock and layered a vellum Etched Berry Branch die cut. For the sentiment I used one of the Reverse Sunshine & Rainbows Sentiment Strips.

SSS-Slimline Rainbow Stencil, Large Rounded Tag, Etched Berry Branch, Reverse Sunshine & Rainbows

For my next card I trimmed strips of solid colored cardstock to 1 inch and adhered to a white card base. I popped up the negative die cut from the Etched Delicate Frond die. For the sentiment I used the Reverse Get Well Sentiment Strips.

SSS-Etched Delicate Frond, Reverse Get Well

Here is a video to show you how I created these cards.

GIVEAWAY!
Simon Says Stamp is giving away a $25 coupon to every stop on the hop.
Leave me a comment for your chance to win!
Winners will be posted on the Simon Says Stamp blog on Wednesday, November 17th.

HOP ORDER:
Simon Says Stamp Blog 
Laura Bassen
Debby Hughes
Bibi Cameron
Keisha Charles
Anna-Karin Evaldsson
Vicky Papaioannou
Mindy Eggen
Barb Engler
Miriam Prantner
Tina Smith
Norine Borys
Sandi MacIver
Adelle Emery
Emma Williams
Yoonsun Hur