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Let’s Connect

August 6, 2020

Hi there! Today I’m sharing a couple of projects using some of the fun, new goodies from the latest Let’s Connect release by Simon Says Stamp.

SSS-Rainbow Card dies, CZ Let Connect Word die

This first card features the Rainbow Card die set. This die set is designed to create a rainbow shaped card, but I used it here on a slimline sized card. For the sentiment I used the CZ Let’s Connect Word die.

SSS-Rainbow Card dies, CZ Let Connect Word die

This next card features the Large Outline Happy Die. Behind the negative spaces I adhered strips of Enchanted & Unicorn papers.

SSS-Large Outline Happy, Sentiment Strips Thinking of You

I added a coordinating sentiment from the Sentiment Strips Thinking of You.

SSS-Large Outline Happy, Sentiment Strips Thinking of You

There’s a fun reveal video of the Let’s Connect release over on the Simon Says Stamp blog. You can also shop the new release HERE! Thanks so much for stopping by!

Jumbo Stripes Rainbow

July 31, 2020

Hi there! Today I’m sharing a mod rainbow card using the Jumbo Stripes stamp set.

SSS-Jumbo Stripes, Greetings Mix 1

My inspiration came from this amazing wall mural painted by Stefanie Bales.

I used the Jumbo Stripes stamp set and was able to bend the thick stripe stamp using the MISTI to create the rainbow arches. I used Simon Says Stamp inks in: Sunshine, Doll Pink, Deep Purple, Soft Navy & Audrey Blue.

SSS-Jumbo Stripes, Greetings Mix 1

For the sentiment I used the Greetings Mix 1 stamp set with Versafine Onyx Black ink.

SSS-Jumbo Stripes, Greetings Mix 1

Thanks so much for stopping by!

Hello Sunshine

July 29, 2020

Hi there! Today I’m sharing a sunshine-y project with you featuring the Hello Sunshine stamp set by Simon Says Stamp.

SSS-Hello Sunshine

The Hello Sunshine stamp set is included in the August card kit, but can also be purchase separately.

I used the new MISTI 2.0, which is amazing by the way, to stamp the rows of stripes repeatedly using Simon Says Stamp inks.

SSS-Hello Sunshine

For the sentiment I die cut vellum and white cardstock using the Nested Circle dies. I stamped the sun & rays with Lemon Zing ink and the sentiment from Hello Sunshine with Versafine Onyx Black ink. I embellished it with a few clear drops.

SSS-Hello Sunshine

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

Wishing you a sunshine-y day! Thanks so much for stopping by!

Simple Geometric Stitching

July 28, 2020

Hi there! Today I’m sharing a couple of projects where I experiment with clean, modern stitching on my cards.

SSS-Reverse Love Sentiment Strips

I was inspired by the talented Rachel Parker Designs. Her beautiful stitching pieces are so fresh and geometric. I wanted to try something similar on a card.

SSS-Reverse Love Sentiment Strips

I created my own stitching panels by punching holes using a thin needle. For the floss I used some cheap neon floss that I picked up at the dollar store. Gotta love a dollar store find! I took one single strand of thread out of the embroidery floss to make is super skinny, which gives an easy, breezy feel.

SSS-Reverse Love Sentiment Strips

For the sentiments I used the CZ Reverse Love Sentiment Strips, and die cut them using one of the Sentiment Label dies.

SSS-Reverse Love Sentiment Strips

I love the clean, geometric lines with lots of white space and bright pops of neon color.

SSS-Reverse Love Sentiment Strips

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

Thanks so much for stopping by!

Sending Happy Thoughts

July 25, 2020

Hi there! Today I’m sharing this project over on the Simon Says Stamp blog. I was inspired by the incredible paper artist Naomi J Kendall. She does some amazing paper weaving like the one below.

I was so inspired by her piece and wanted to try something similar. I didn’t do paper weaving, although one of these days I am definitely going to try that. I trimmed strips of cardstock in a similar fashion. For the sentiment I used the Just Because Word Mix 2 stamp & die set.

SSS-Just Because Word Mix 2

You can check out the video of this project over on the Simon Says Stamp blog HERE. Sending you happy thoughts today! Thanks so much for stopping by!

Pup Notes

June 30, 2020

Hi there! Today I’m sharing a few puppy themed cards that I created as a hostess gift for a couple who had us over for pizza last Friday. They run a shelter project finding homes for rescue dogs in Crete. They actually have seven dogs in their home now, so needless to say, my kids were in heaven.

SSS, Lil Critters Dachsund, CZ Chunky Love You

I used some new dies from the Send Happiness release featuring the Lil Critters Dachshund & CZ Chunky Love You. For the background I just trimmed some strips of cardstock and adhered them on an angle. I also used some Sunny Studios pattern paper for the back of the Chunky Love You die cut.

SSS-Lil Critters Schnauzer, CZ Chunky Love You

This next card features the Lil Critters Schnauzer and CZ Chunky Love You dies. I used more Sunny Studios pattern paper on the background. I die cut a circle window frame using one of the Nested Circles dies. For the backing of the Chunky Love You die cut I used Pinkfresh Studio pattern paper.

SSS-Picture Book Labrador, CZ Happy Days

This last card uses the Picture Book Labrador die with a sentiment from the CZ Happy Days stamp set. I added more strips of solid colored cardstock for the background.

Now all I need now is to get invited to dinner by a couple who owns a monkey shelter, lol! Then I would be in absolute heaven hanging with all the moneys, and could make a pack of monkey cards for the hostess. Not that I don’t love dogs. I love dogs, cats, monkeys and french fries:) Thanks so much for stopping by!

Send Happiness Release Blog Hop-Day 2

June 28, 2020

Hi there! Today I’m excited to join Simon Says Stamp for their Send Happiness release blog hop.

SSS-Scallop Borders, CZ Happy Days, Leafy Branch, Reverse Happy

I’ve created two projects using some of the new release goodies. My first card uses the Leafy Branch die.

SSS-Leafy Branch, CZ Reverse Happy

I die cut it with white cardstock and then colored the inner parts of the leaves with Copics. I layered four of the Leafy Branch die cuts for dimension and inset the colored pieces onto a Fog panel. For the sentiment I die cut one of the CZ Reverse Happy Sentiment Strips with one of the Sentiment Label dies.

SSS-Leafy Branch, CZ Reverse Happy

For my next card I used one of the Scallop Borders dies and die cut some rainbow colors of cardstock. I was so inspired by Shari’s rainbow scallop card that I couldn’t live another day without trying a rainbow scallop.

SSS-Scallop Borders, CZ Happy Days

For the sentiment I used the CZ Happy Days stamp set. I embossed the sentiment in white onto black and used the coordinating CZ Happy Days dies to cut the rectangle out.

SSS-Scallop Borders, CZ Happy Days

Here’s 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. Winners will be chosen over the weekend and posted on our Simon Says Stamp blog on Wednesday, the 1st of July.

HOP ORDER:
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Debby Hughes
Laura Bassen
Heather Hoffman
Sidnie Des Jardins
Vicky Papaioannou
Emma Williams
Laurie Willison
Bobbi Lemanski
Caly Person
Betty Wright
Lin Brandyberry

Send Happiness Release

June 26, 2020

Hi there! Popping in to share a couple of projects from the latest Send Happiness Release by Simon Says Stamp.

SSS-CZ Chunky Happy, Lil Critters Boston Terrier, Reverse Happy

My first card features the adorable Lil Critters Boston Terrier die. For the sentiment I used the new CZ Chunky Happy die along with one of the Reverse Happy sentiment strips. I also added a few new sequins: Summer Sunset & Blue Lagoon.

SSS-CZ Chunky Happy, Lil Critters Boston Terrier, Reverse Happy

For my next card I used the Scallop Border dies for the background.

SSS-Scallop Borders, Etched Flower Buds, Beautiful Butterflies

For the flowers I used the new Etched Flower Buds die. I embossed the “Thinking of You” sentiment onto Slate cardstock from the Beautiful Butterflies stamp set.

SSS-Scallop Borders, Etched Flower Buds, Beautiful Butterflies

Check out the Simon Says Stamp blog for a fun release reveal video as well as more inspiration showcasing the Send Happiness release. Thanks so much for stopping by!

Home Sweet Home

June 25, 2020

Hi there! Today I’m sharing a project featuring the new Home Sweet Home stamp set that is included in the latest July Card Kit by Simon Says Stamp.

SSS-Home Sweet Home

I created two rows of buildings for a sweet little street. Then I die cut a circle in the Sea Glass panel to tie in the cute airplane with banner flying behind.

SSS-Home Sweet Home

All of the images were colored with Copics and the clouds were stamped with Sea Glass ink. I embossed the banner in white onto black cardstock for a pop of contrast.

SSS-Home Sweet Home

Check out the Simon Says Stamp blog for more information and inspiration using the July Card Kit. Thanks so much for stopping by!

So Far So Good

June 19, 2020

Hi there! Today I’m sharing this colorful card over on the Simon Says Stamp blog featuring the CZ So Far So Good stamp set and the CZ Proud of You die set.

SSS-CZ So Far So Good, CZ Proud of You

I created the background by cutting squares of solid colored cardstock and stamping the “good new” sentiment repeatedly with Versamark ink on each square. You can check out the video HERE! Thanks so much for stopping by!