Altenew Beauty of the Season Stamps/Dies/Stencils/Embossing Folders Release Blog Hop + Giveaway

September 10, 2020

Hi there! Today I’m joining Altenew for their September release blog hop. If you are following the hop then you should have arrived here from Therese Calvird’s blog.

Altenew-Poinsettia 3D Die Set, Holiday Tag Stamp Set, Kindness Reminders

My first card featured the 3D Poinsettia die set.

Altenew-Poinsettia 3D Die Set, Holiday Tag Stamp Set

I trimmed strips of cardstock from the Gradient Cardstock sets to create a colorful background and added an embossed sentiment from the Holiday Tag Sentiments set.

Altenew-Poinsettia 3D Die Set, Holiday Tag Stamp Set

My next card features the Kind Reminders stamp, die & coordinating stencil set.

Altenew-Kindness Reminders

I stamped the bloom with Morning Frost ink and using the Kind Reminders stencil I blended the color using Altenew inks & the awesome Altenew blender brushes.

Altenew-Kindness Reminders

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

Giveaway:
To celebrate this release, Altenew is giving away a $50 gift certificate to 3 lucky winners! Please leave a comment on the Altenew Card Blog by 9/15/2020 for a chance to win. 

Leave me a comment to win a $15 gift certificate. All winners will be announced on the Altenew Winners Page on 09/18/2020.

The next stop on the hop is Erum Tasneem.

My Favorite Things STAMPtemberĀ® 2020 Exclusive Collaboration

September 10, 2020

Hi there! I’m back with the next STAMPtemberĀ® collaboration with My Favorite Things called Purrfect Friends. If you are a cat lover, this set is for you! I used every single kitty image in the set because they are too cute.

My Favorite Things STAMPtemberĀ® 2020 Exclusive Collaboration

I stamped the images with Memento ink and then masked them off to blend distress ink on the background. I called the images with Copics and embossed the sentiment, also from Purrfect Friends. I framed the images using the Slimline Scallop Frame set.

My Favorite Things STAMPtemberĀ® 2020 Exclusive Collaboration

Check out the Simon Says Stamp blog for more inspiration using this adorable new STAMPtemberĀ® collaboration set.

Sugar Pea Designs STAMPtemberĀ® 2020 Exclusive Collaboration

September 9, 2020

Hi there! I’m back with another adorable STAMPtemberĀ® collaboration with Sugar Pea Designs called Shiver Me Timbers.

SugarPea Designs STAMPtemberĀ® 2020 Exclusive Collaboration

How cute are these little pirate images? Perfect for a little boy card. I stamped the images with Memento ink, colored with Copics and masked them off so that I could blend the background with Salty Ocean and Vintage Photo. By the way, the small ink blender brush by Pink & Main works like a charm for a smooth blend. I also flicked a bit of the ink on the background and made it into a shaker.

SugarPea Designs STAMPtemberĀ® 2020 Exclusive Collaboration

You can see more gorgeous inspiration over on the Simon Says Stamp blog using this Shiver Me Timbers STAMPtemberĀ® collaboration set. Thanks so much for stopping by!

Lawn Fawn STAMPtemberĀ® 2020 Exclusive Collaboration

September 7, 2020

Hi there! I’m back the newest STAMPtemberĀ® Collaboration featuring the adorable Seasons Tweetings set by Lawn Fawn.

Lawn Fawn STAMPtemberĀ® 2020 Exclusive Collaboration

For the background I blended Ocean Breeze & Sparkling Rose followed by a few faint splatters.

Lawn Fawn STAMPtemberĀ® 2020 Exclusive Collaboration

I stamped the images with Memento ink and colored with Copics. I can’t get over the little bird with the antler hat on! I also added glossy accents to the rainbow bulbs.

Lawn Fawn STAMPtemberĀ® 2020 Exclusive Collaboration

Make sure and check out the Simon Says Stamp blog to see more inspiration using this cute new STAMPtemberĀ® Collaboration with Lawn Fawn. Thanks so much for stopping by!

Altenew STAMPtemberĀ® 2020 Exclusive Collaboration

September 6, 2020

Hi there! I’m back with another STAMPtemberĀ® Collaboration featuring Altenew. The stamp set is called Framed Friendship.

Altenew STAMPtemberĀ® 2020 Exclusive Collaboration

For the background I used one of the Geometric Builder Squares dies with several scraps of solid colored cardstock to create a colorful grid. I embossed the floral image from Framed Friendship in white onto vellum and the sentiment in white onto black.

Altenew STAMPtemberĀ® 2020 Exclusive Collaboration

Make sure and check out the Simon Says Stamp blog to see more inspiration using this fun, new STAMPtemberĀ® Collaboration. Thanks so much for stopping by!

Gina K Designs STAMPtemberĀ® 2020 Exclusive Collaboration

September 4, 2020

Hi there! I’m back with another STAMPtemberĀ® collaboration featuring the beautiful, new Snowflake Cascade set by Gina K. Designs.

Gina K Designs STAMPtemberĀ® 2020 Exclusive Collaboration

I embossed the elegant snowflake borders in white onto Fog cardstock. Then I created a panel with strips of solid colored cardstock for the sentiment, which I also embossed in white. I love this clean and simple look for the holidays.

Gina K Designs STAMPtemberĀ® 2020 Exclusive Collaboration

Thank you all for the sweet birthday wishes yesterday! I had a great day celebrating and eating way too much good food.

My oldest son, Boaz, surprised me with the most gorgeous roses. He was so proud of himself. He said, “Mom, that was my first time buying flowers. The flower guy was like, “Oh, do you have a special date today?” He’s becoming quite the Dapper Dan with these tight plaid pants though, don’t ya think? I love it! They are super stretchy pants. Just in case you were wondering:)

My daughter, Bailey, made the most delicious Triple Layer Chocolate Mousse Cake. It was a true labor of love, and I’m so happy there’s still some left over. You DEFINITELY need some stretchy pants to enjoy this cake:)

Make sure and check out the Simon Says Stamp blog to see more gorgeous inspiration using this new Gina K Designs STAMPtemberĀ® 2020 Exclusive Collaboration. Thanks so much for stopping by!

Studio Katia STAMPtemberĀ® 2020 Exclusive Collaboration

September 3, 2020

Hi there! Today Simon Say Stamp is kicking off their STAMPtemberĀ® collaborations with Studio Katia. Today is extra, extra special though because today is Heidi’s birthday AND it’s also my birthday:) Don’t worry…I will definitely have some fries to celebrate and my daughter is busy making me a triple layer chocolate mousse cake so today is shaping up just dandy!

It’s a Buy one Get one FREE Special! 
 If you purchase the Floral Bunches stamp and die set, you will receive the Birthday Floral Bunches stamp and die set for free!šŸŽ‰šŸŽ‰

Studio Katia STAMPtemberĀ® 2020 Exclusive Collaboration

My card features the freebie Birthday Floral Bunches stamp by Studio Katia. I embossed the floral bouquet in clear and blended distress inks for color.

Studio Katia STAMPtemberĀ® 2020 Exclusive Collaboration

I added a few flicks of black, white & orange ink along with a some thin strips of solid & metallic cardstock on the cardbase. For the sentiment I used one of the Thinking of You Sentiment Strips.

Studio Katia STAMPtemberĀ® 2020 Exclusive Collaboration

Make sure and check out the Simon Says Stamp blog for more information on this new Studio Katia STAMPtemberĀ® 2020 Exclusive Collaboration! While you’re there make sure and wish Heidi the best birthday ever:) Thanks so much for stopping by!

STAMPtemberĀ® 2020 Party

September 2, 2020

Hi there! Today I’m excited to join Simon Says Stamp for a big ol’ STAMPtemberĀ® 2020 Party featuring more of the new STAMPtemberĀ® 2020 release.

SSS-Lantern Pattern & Hexagon Tile Background, CZ Batty, CZ Halloween People, You Matter, Tiny Words Encouragement

I have a couple of projects to share using some of my new, favorite background clings. They’re my favorite because my daughter, Bailey, designed them. This first card uses the Lantern Pattern background cling. I embossed it in clear and blended distress inks for color. I couldn’t wait to try the new and gorgeously vibrant Crackling Campfire color! It looks so festive with Mustard Seed and a little Wilted Violet on the bottom.

SSS-Lantern Pattern Background, CZ Batty, CZ Halloween People

I used the CZ Batty die & CZ Halloween People for the sentiment. As soon as I saw “Spooky & Kooky” I was like, SOLD! It rhymes. What more can you want for Halloween:)

SSS-Lantern Pattern Background, CZ Batty, CZ Halloween People

This next card uses the Hexagon Tile Background. I blended my favorite cool tone trio of distress inks for this one: Cracked Pistachio, Mermaid Lagoon, Blueprint Sketch.

SSS-Hexagon Tile Background, You Matter, Tiny Word Encouragement

For the sentiment I used the You Matter die and embossed a coorinating sentiment from the Tiny Words Support set. I also added a few of the gorgeous new Holographic Rainbow sequins.

SSS-Hexagon Tile Background, You Matter, Tiny Word Encouragement

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

Make sure and check out the Simon Says Stamp blog for the full list of STAMPtemberĀ® 2020 Party participants! Thanks so much for stopping by!

STAMPtemberĀ® 2020 is Here!

September 1, 2020

Hi there! It’s September 1st which means that STAMPtemberĀ® 2020 is here! It’s a month long celebration with Simon Says Stamp starting with a fantastic new release and month long collaborations with many amazing stamp companies in our industry.

SSS-Geometric Builder Circles & Squares, Thinking of You Sentiment Strips, Etched Laurel Leaves, I am With You

I have a couple of fun, simple and colorful projects to share using some of the new STAMPtemberĀ® products. This first card uses two new and very dear to my heart die sets called Geometric Builder Circles & Geometric Builder Squares. These are what your geometric lovin’ heart has been waiting for:)

SSS-Geometric Builder Circles & Squares, Thinking of You Sentiment Strips

I die cut one of the circle dies that has a pie like design out of solid colored cardstock and pieced them back together over an ivory square on a white card base with a simple sentiment from the Thinking of You Sentiment Strips.

SSS-Geometric Builder Circles & Squares, Thinking of You Sentiment Strips

For this next card I used the Etched Laurel Leaves die set. Again lots of solid colored cardstock arranged into a rainbow wreath design.

SSS-Etched Laurel Leaves, I am With You

For the sentiment I used the new I am With You stamp set with my favorite new embellishments of all time…the Holographic Rainbow sequins…fuhgeddaboudi!

SSS-Etched Laurel Leaves, I am With You

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

Thanks so much for stopping by!

Zoom Shape Card

August 31, 2020

Hi there! Can you believe it’s the last day of August? Summer flew by! Today I have a cute little shape card using the CZ Let’s Connect stamp set & coordinating dies.

SSS-CZ Let's Connect

I stamped the adorable computer screen image with memento ink and colored with Copics. I used the coordinating dies to cut out the computer screen and also to create the shape card base.

SSS-CZ Let's Connect

For the sentiment I embossed the “hello” in white onto black cardstock and used the coordinating dies to cut it out.

SSS-CZ Let's Connect

My oldest daughter, Alex, went back to college only to be sent home again already. This will be a strange school year for everyone for sure. This sweet little card is timely and perfect to bring a smile to students & teachers right now. Thanks so much for stopping by!