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DieCember® is Here!

November 30, 2021

Hi there! Today I’m sharing a couple of project from the fun, new DieCember® release with Simon Says Stamp!

SSS-CZ Happy Bday, Twinkly Lights

My first card used the Twinkly Lights die set. I die cut each light bulb out of solid colored cardstock and adhered the strand onto Fog cardstock. For the sentiment I used the new CZ Happy Bday die with gold & vellum.

SSS-CZ Happy Bday, Twinkly Lights

For this next card I used the gorgeous Stylized Butterfly Stencil & Die set.

SSS-Stylized Butterfly, Reverse All the Thanks

I blended some Pawsitively Saturated inks for the color and adhered the butterfly wings over the blending. For a sentiment I used one of the Reverse All the Thanks sentiment strips.

SSS-Stylized Butterfly, Reverse All the Thanks

I have a fun reveal video of the new DieCember® release over on the Simon Says Stamp blog! Thanks so much for stopping by!

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!

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!

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

Handmade Holiday

November 9, 2021

Hi there! Today I’m sharing a couple of project from the festive new Handmade Holiday Release by Simon Says Stamp. You can check out the fun, new products HERE!

SSS-First Night, Winter Birds

For this first card I used the First Night die on Soft Navy Cardstock. Behind the window opening I blended a few of the gorgeous new Pawsitively Saturated Ink colors. I used the Trio 6 & Trio 9 ink colors for a pinky-orange blended sky. For the sentiment I used the Winter Birds stamp set.

SSS-First Night, Winter Birds

This next card features the new Sprinkle Snowglobe Embossing Folder with Cornflower cardstock. I blended some darker blues along the bottom of the panel using the new Trio 7 inks.

SSS-Sprinkle Snowglobe Embossing Folder, CZ Holiday Silhouettes

For the images & sentiment I used the CZ Holiday Silhouettes stamp & die set along with the green inks from Trio 8. I used a white gel pen to add a few white dots to the embossed snowglobe and embossed the sentiment in white onto black.

SSS-Sprinkle Snowglobe Embossing Folder, CZ Holiday Silhouettes

I have a release reveal video over on the Simon Says Stamp blog walking through the new Handmade Holiday products. You can check it out HERE.
Thanks so much for stopping by!

Leaves Wreath Thank You

November 8, 2021

Hi there! Today I’m joining several of my crafty friends in an Instagram Hop to celebrate the first year of business for The Ink Stand. I have been using a few of the ink stands for almost a year now and I love them! They are so handy for holding your inks steady, especially while filming videos.

SSS-Leaves Wreath Stencil, Pinkfresh Studio-Brushed Sentiments

My project features the Leaves Wreath Stencil and the Brushed sentiments Hot Foil plate & die for the sentiment. I used several of my favorite rainbow distress inks for the color.

SSS-Leaves Wreath Stencil, Pinkfresh Studio-Brushed Sentiments

You can check out a fun, little reel of the card HERE! Make sure to hop along and leave comments over on Instagram to enter the giveaway.
Thanks so much for stopping by!

Joy at Christmas & Always

November 5, 2021

Hi there! Today I’m sharing this project over on the Simon Says Stamp blog featuring products from the latest Peace on Earth release. I used the large solid circle stamp from the Holiday Messages Ornament stamp set along with several of the Pawsitively Saturated Inks to create this colorful background.

SSS-Holiday Messages Ornament, Large Joy, Reverse Love, Peace, Joy

I added a vellum die cut using the Delicate Leafy Branch die, and for the sentiment I used the Large Joy along with one of the Reverse Love Peace Joy Sentiment Strips.

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

Geometric Snowflakes

October 29, 2021

Hi there! Today I’m sharing this project over on the Simon Says Stamp blog featuring the Geometric Snowflakes Stencil. This stencil is sized for a slimline card, but you can easily adapted it for a standard size as well.

SSS-Geometric Snowflakes Stencil, XL Christmas Greetings

I blended distress inks for the color and added an embossed sentiment from the XL Christmas Greetings Set. You can check out the video HERE! Thanks so much for stopping by!