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SSS-Rainbow Friends

January 26, 2019

Hi there! Today I’m sharing this fun project over on the Simon Says Stamp blog featuring lots of fun Picture Book Lion, Zebra & Giraffe dies as well as the Friend Outline die. I apologize that I used an older rainbow die by Simon Says Stamp that I can’t seem to find in the shop anymore on this card, BUT there are many other rainbow dies that could work just as well for this. I linked the other options in my supply list at the end of this post.

SSS-Build A Rainbow, Picture Book Lion, Zebra & Giraffe

Check out the full project & video over on the Simon Says Stamp blog.
Thanks so much for stopping by!

Limited Edition Valentines 2019 Card Kit

January 17, 2019

Hi there! Have you seen the latest Limited Edition Valentines 2019 Card Kit by Simon Says Stamp? It’s super fun and perfect for all your love themed projects.

SSS-Limited Edition Valentines 2019 Card Kit

I’ve created a couple of projects using the kit. First up are these cutie patootie little valentines. The sweet hedgehogs are from The Sweetest stamp set included in the kit. I popped them up onto some Pebbles pattern paper and added a sentiment from the Love Notes stamp set. Also included in the kit are the cute little mini envelopes in Schoolhouse Red & White.

SSS-Limited Edition Valentines 2019 Card Kit

This next card uses some of the fun Ephemera by Pebbles. I paired two sweet foxes and added one of the Tim Holtz Idea-ology Gumdrop Hearts to the girl fox. I love, love these gumdrop hearts and feel like I might need a lifetime supply.

SSS-Limited Edition Valentines 2019 Card Kit

I used some more of the Pebbles pattern paper and added an embossed sentiment from the Love Notes stamp set.

SSS-Limited Edition Valentines 2019 Card Kit

I did a fun reveal video walking through the contents of this kit over on the Simon Says Stamp blog. Head over there to more about this Limited Edition Valentines 2019 Card Kit. Thanks so much for stopping by!

You Are Loved ❤️ Release Blog Hop-Day-2

January 11, 2019

Hello! Today I’m excited to join Simon Says Stamp for the second day of their You Are Loved Release Blog Hop. You can check out the awesome new release HERE!

SSS-Heart Layers Stencils & Ornate Love

My project features the Heart Layers Stencils. I used distress inks in Picked Raspberry, Worn Lipstick, Candied Apple, Spiced Marmalade, Wild Honey & Wilted Violet.

SSS-Heart Layers Stencils & Ornate Love

For the sentiment I used the Ornate Love dies for the “LOVE” and blended each letter using the same distress inks. I embossed the “you” using the Ornate Love stamp set. To finish it off I added some Sparkling Clear Sequins.

SSS-Heart Layers Stencils & Ornate Love

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

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 chosen over the weekend and posted on the Simon Says Stamp store blog on Wednesday, January 16th. 

Hop Order:
Simon Says Stamp Blog
Kristina Werner
Laura Bassen←you are here!
Debby Hughes
Cathy Zielske
Yana Smakula
Yoonsun Hur
Amanda Korotkova
Vicky Papaioannou
Heather Ruwe
Gayatri Murali
Ankita Gupta
Lea Lawson
Kristina Pokazanieva
Elena Salo


Shop the new Suzy’s SENDING LOVE Watercolor Prints HERE!
Thanks so much for stopping by!


So Loved

January 4, 2019

Hi there! Hope you all had a wonderful time celebrating the new year. I actually rang in the new year on an airplane flying somewhere over the Atlantic Ocean. We had a quick stop in Dublin, Ireland and then onto Germany where we are visiting our oldest son who is living there this year playing hockey.

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I am struggling with the time change, BUT so very happy to see my boy💗He is doing great, by the way, and we have been enjoying all the delicious food and wonderful culture.

SSS-So Loved & All My Heart Stencil

Today I’m sharing this project over on the Simon Says Stamp blog featuring the All My Heart Stencil & So Loved stamp set. I die cut the sentiment using one of the Nested Hearts dies and blended the background with distress inks, adding translucent embossing paste for the shine. This could be a great card for Valentine’s Day, but could easily work all year long. Head over to the Simon Says Stamp blog to see the video. Thanks so much for stopping by!

You’re the Bestest

December 30, 2018
SSS-Outline Floral Frame & So Loved

Hi there! Long time no post, eh? It’s been a festive blur! Hope you all had a wonderful holiday. I’m happy to finally get some crafty time and share a project I created featuring the Outline Floral Frame die. I die cut this gorgeous floral frame with white cardstock and colored it using my Copics.

SSS-Outline Floral Frame & So Loved

I backed the frame with acetate and created a full card shaker. For the background I blended some distress inks in Spun Sugar, Spiced Marmalade & Squeezed Lemonade. I also flicked some of the inks along with white acrylc ink. Then I stamped a beautiful sentiment from the So Loved stamp set.

SSS-Outline Floral Frame & So Loved

To fill the shaker I used some Heart Confetti & sequin mixes. Also want to mention that the foam strips are a dream to use for shakers like these. They are pre-cut, thin strips of foam tape and make it so effortless for shaker making.

SSS-Outline Floral Frame & So Loved

Before the new year comes and goes I just want to take a moment and thank you for your support & encouragement this year. I appreciate every kind word & comment you leave, and feel so fortunate that you take the time to stop by. Here’s to another year of inspiration, humor & crafty goodness! YOU’RE THE BESTEST💗

Also announcing a winner from my Honey Bee Stamps post.
Congratulations raggiodiluce82!

Windows to My Heart

December 21, 2018

Hi there! Today I’m taking a little break from the holiday frenzy & sharing this project over on the Simon Says Stamp blog featuring the Windows to My Heart die along with a few adorable Picture Book Animals: Monkey, Zebra & Chihuahua. The sentiment is from the Besties set.

SSS-Windows to my heart

Check out the full tutorial & video over on the Simon Says Stamp blog.

I also have a winner to announce from my Bold Beautiful post.
Congratulations Amy Cooley!!

Thanks so much for stopping by!

Ornate Love

December 10, 2018
SSS-Ornate Love

Hi there! Have you seen the latest You Are Loved release by Simon Says Stamp? So much fun stuff, great for Valentine’s Day and so much more! I have a project to share using the Ornate Love stamp & coordinating die set.

SSS-Ornate Love

To begin I die cut the two hearts form the Ornate Love die set onto two separate panels of white cardstock and layered them onto a white card base for a fun, tone on tone background.

SSS-Ornate Love

Then I embossed the block letters from Ornate Love in white. Each letter was embossed onto a different color. I used Doll Pink, Lipstick Red, Orange Peel and Sunshine. I also embossed the “you” from Ornate Love and used the coordinating dies to die cut everything out and pop up with foam tape.

SSS-Ornate Love

Check out the You Are Loved release HERE! Thanks so much for stopping by!

Simple Mod Shakers

December 8, 2018

Hi there! Today I’m sharing a couple of fun projects over on the Simon Says Stamp blog featuring the Mod Poinsettia Oval & Mod Leaf Oval dies. I created these simple Mod Shakers adding a couple of beautiful sentiments from the Sketched Flowers set. I love how the intricate die cuts pop on the neutral background of Fog & Ivory cardstock, too.

SSS-Mod Leaf & Poinsettia Oval dies

You can see the full post & video over on the Simon Says Stamp blog.

I also have a couple of winners to announce.

The winner from the Christmas Tree Stitching post is Lura!

The winner from the Gina K. class at The Paper Forest post is Connie G.!

Thanks so much for stopping by!

DieCember® Release Blog Hop

December 2, 2018

Hi there! Today I’m excited to join Simon Says Stamp for their DieCember® release blog hop. I have a colorful project to share using a couple of the fun new dies from the DieCember® release.
SSS-Spinning Circle & You're the BestMy project features the Spinning Circle die. I die cut eight different solid colored cardstocks, which allows you to make eight rainbow spinning circles. Ofcourse you could do any color combination that floats your boat. I’ve just been dying to try this with rainbow colors.
SSS-Spinning Circle & You're the BestFor the sentiment I used the You’re the Best die with White Glitter Cardstock and backed it with Island Blue.SSS-Spinning Circle & You're the BestHere’s a video to show you how I created this card.

Simon Says Stamp is having a fun promotion for DieCember®. Use the code DCMBR27 for a free Nutty & Bright stamp set (while supplies last!) with any purchase.
GIVEAWAY!
Simon Says Stamp is giving away a $25 coupon to every stop on the hop.
Winners will be chose over the weekend and posted on the Simon Says Stamp blog on Wednesday, December 12th.

HOP ORDER:
Simon Says Stamp Blog
Cathy Zielske
Laura Bassen←you are here!
Nina-Marie Trapani
Nichol Spohr
Jessica Frost-Ballas
Suzy Plantamura
Heather Ruwe
Lisa Addesa
Heather Hoffman
Barb Engler
Laurie Willison
Bibi Cameron


Happy DieCember®!

December 1, 2018

Hello & Happy DieCember®! Simon Says Stamp just released a super fun & festive DieCember® collection. Around 44 fantastic new dies. I’ve been crankin’ my Big Shot like nobody’s bizzz! My arms are gonna be so fit for the holiday, ha!SSS-Santa Cat & Santa PupI’ve got a couple of projects to share with you today featuring some of the new DieCember® goodies. This card features the Santa Cat & Santa Pup dies. I framed them using the largest Stitched Ovals dies and added a sentiment from Coolest Yulest. The plaid background paper is by Lawn Fawn. I also added some highlights to the eyes using a gel pen.
SSS-Santa Cat & Santa PupNext up, my favorite this besides a rainbow or a shaker card is a shape card. This one is perfectly pandastic!
SSS-Big Picture Book PandaI used the Big Picture Book Panda die along with the Big Picture Book Medium body. I traced the outline of the head and body todether to make a simple card base and adhered everything to the base. Believe me when I tell you I scrounged my house like a mad woman to find something adorably delicious to tuck inside his hands, but came up with nothing! So a cute little puffy gold sticker it was. I think a mini candy cane would be perfection for this, too!
SSS-Big Picture Book PandaFor the inside of the shape card I stamped a sentiment from Punny Animals. Oh, and by the way I found the perfect way to add a subtle rosy cheek to these picture book animals. I used a Detail Blending tool with Spun Sugar ink and it worked like a charm!
SSS-Punny AnimalsI’ll be back tomorrow for a fun blog hop featuring more DieCember® goodies! Check out the new release HERE! Thanks so much for stopping by!