Simon Says Stamp - Sending Cheer - Blog Hop Day ONE!

Hello friends, thank you for hopping along with us on this Day One of a two day blog hop celebrating the 'Sending Cheer' brand new release from Simon Says Stamp.  I'm sure you didn't miss the free with purchase Hedge Hugs 3 x 4 stamp set offer on the graphic above, available while stocks last.  Here's a handy link to the entire brand new release, one click and you're THERE!

Simon Says Stamp is giving away a $25 coupon to every stop on the hop so be sure to leave a comment after finishing reading my post.  Simon Says Stamp will choose the winners and they will post it on their blog where you can find out how to redeem your prize.  Good luck!

You will find the Hop Order list at the bottom of this post.

Now to the details on my card today. I have used the following list of brand new products:-

Joyful Snowman

Starlet Snowflake

Scandi Sweater Stencil

Christmastime EZ Strips

I used the lovely Scandi Sweater Stencil together with Distress Oxide Inks in Bundled Sage, Spun Sugar and Festive Berries to stencil the design.

I applied the stencilled panel to my card base and then I took some white cardstock and die cut the Starlet Snowflake a couple of times and applied portions of each snowflake to the outer edges of the background panel and I trimmed off the excess and framed it out in pink using using Simon's A2 Rectangles die which cuts these delicate frames.

I die cut the Joyful Snowman parts mostly from white cardstock but with the hat I used two shades of grey and some sparkling silver cardstock for the hat band.  All other parts cut from white were ink blended.  I used Bundled Sage very sparingly on his body and Festive Berries for his scarf.  The Poinsettia adorning his hat was Festive Berries and Spun Sugar.  I glued all the parts together and added him to the background popped up on dimensional foam tape.

For the finishing touches, I blushed the snowman's cheeks and highlighted areas with a white gel pen.  I then chose my sentiment from the Christmastime EZ Strips and added them at playful angles with foam tape and with that ... this card was complete!

Thanks for hopping along, here is the hop order list:-

Simon Says Stamp Blog  

Heather Hoffman

Suzy Plantamura

Cathy Zielske

Nicky Meek

Laura Bassen

Amy Rysavy

Bibi Cameron

Cheiron Brandon

Mindy Eggen

Miriam Prantner

Anne Fiene

Barb Engler

Kristin Sluhan

Betsy Green

Amanda Wilcox

Simon Says Stamp - STAMPTEMBER - Special Release of Embossing Folders and Dies

 

Welcome to my blog where I'm sharing this sweet birthday card for Simon Says Stamp that was created using one of the BRAND NEW Embossing Folders and Dies being release TODAY as a special release for STAMPTEMBER.  This is the 'Fable Balloon Buddies embossing folder and Fable Balloon Buddies die.  To complete the card I also used Simon's 'Happy Everything EZ Strips' from a previous release.

Before I explain how I made this card I want to tell you that there are multiple new embossing folders with dies being offered today as part of the Stamptember celebrations but in ADDITION they are offering even more embossing folders and dies in the website's SALE CATEGORY at a discounted price! Please check it all out so that you don't miss out!

So turning to my card sample. I created an A2 panel of Simon Says Stamp's 'Seashell' cardstock and I ran it through my die cutting machine using the Fable Balloon Buddies embossing folder.  What is produced is gorgeous just as it is as a background to your card however let's take it further and build the dimension and add color.

I grabbed some sturdy white cardstock and die cut the Fable Balloon Buddies images 2 or 3 times.  Once die cut I opened the embossing folder again and lay it flat on my craft table.  You want to have the side down where you can feel the indentations (not the raised side).  I placed the die cut bunny and balloon shapes into their corresponding shape in the embossing folder.  Play around with this step if you're new to it.  You can feel when the piece is sitting nicely in the recess.

When all of the pieces are set, carefully close the top down and keep the 'sandwich' firmly shut and run it through your die cut machine just as you did with the main panel.

Now you have your embossed shapes you can colour them with ink blending or Copic markers or however you like to colour images - I did a combination of blending and Copics.  I then glued them to their corresponding spot on the background panel.

I chose to do a design where I only added the bunnies on half of the panel.  The others I added a little highlighting by gently passing white pigment ink pad over the the top.

To complete my card I tied frayed sheer ribbon around the panel and then adhered it to a prepared card base.  I used a white gel pen to highlight some points on the bunnies, balloons and flowers and I also came in with a pink Copic to very slightly define some of the flower petals.

I created the two piece sentiment using Happy Everything EZ Strips and and applied with foam tape.

Last but not least I added a few tiny sparkling clear sequins dotted around because I can never resist a little twinkle!

You will find several tutorial videos on Simon's YouTube Channel walking you through how to use these embossing folders and dies in different ways which is perfect for those of you who need a visual demonstration.

Thanks for stopping by!

Simon Says Stamp - STAMPTEMBER PARTY!

Hello everyone and thank you for visiting my blog today as we celebrate Simon Says Stamp's huge Stamptember Party.  At the end of my blog post here you will find a graphic detailing a FREE GIFT OFFER and how to redeem it .... so don't forget to keep scrolling all the way to the very end. Thank you!

Here is my party card celebrating Halloween in the cutest way possible. You may have seen this already because Simon Says Stamp featured it yesterday on their Instagram and Heidi also shared it on her YouTube live also, but here I share how it was made.

 

For this project I have used the following brand new products:-

Peekaboo Pumpkin

Little Pumpkin House

Beaming Jack o Lantern

Spooky Halloween EZ Strips

Here is a handy link that will take you directly to the entire new collection.

I have also used the previously released:-

A2 Notched Rectangles

I took a panel of white cardstock and softly ink blended with Bundled Sage and Speckled Egg Distress Oxide Inks.  I die cut using the A2 Notched Rectangles die.  This panel was backed with white craft foam and adhered to an A2 card base.

I die cut all of the elements from each of the three new pumpkin die sets listed above and I ink blended using Distress Oxide Inks in Ground Espresso, Spiced Marmalade, Wild Honey, Dried Marigold, Scattered Straw and Speckled Egg for the little windows.  I glued all the parts together and adhered the house pumpkin directly with glue and the other two were popped up on dimensional foam tape.

I used the Spooky Halloween EZ Strips for the fun sentiments, adding them with foam tape and I highlighted some points with a white gel pen.

Last but not least I added some white Nuvo drops to take the eye around the scene.

Thanks for stopping by to join in this creative party!

Simon Says Stamp - STAMPTEMBER Release is LIVE!

Very exciting that Stamptember is here for 2026!  Simon Says Stamp have packed the release with incredibly gorgeous, fun products and there's plenty to celebrate this month all around.  If you would like to see the entire release all in the one place, please use this link.

My first card  for Stamptember uses the new 'Swirling Ghosts' die, the new 'Torn Paper Borders' die together with the Spooky Halloween EZ Strips.

I ink blended using Distress Oxides in Spun Sugar, Lost Shadow and Black soot to create a soft focal point.  I spattered it all with Simon's Pawsitively Perfect White Splatter Medium and then die cut with the Torn Paper Borders die.

This panel was then backed with craft foam and applied to a white A2 card base.

I die cut  all of the Swirling Ghosts from the die set and I used Copic markers C5, C3, C1, C00 and RV000 to add shading to their bodies and I used C5, C3, C1, C0 together with RV93 and R81 to colour their various headwear.  All elements were glued together and then I added them to the background with foam tape.

Finishing touches included the addition of the sentiments and then I came in with some pretty four point stars and Stickles in black glitter shade to add interest to the eerie night sky.

Thank you for stopping by and look out for the BIG Stamptember party tomorrow September 2nd at 8am Eastern, it should be a whole lot of fun.

 

Simon Says Stamp - Every Happiness - New Release

 

Hello, welcome to my blog and an exciting new release from Simon Says Stamp.  This is their 'Every Happiness' release for July and I think you'll find there is much to love.  Please use the following LINK to be taken directly to the Every Happiness release and feast your eyes on it all.  Simon Says Stamp is giving away a $25 coupon on every stop of the hop so be sure to comment below my post to be assured of being entered to win.  Last order of business is to remind you that this hop is just the first of two.  At 8am tomorrow Saturday July 25th there will be a second hop and it will be equally filled with inspiring projects.

My card today features the mouth watering and zesty 'Squeeze You' stamps and dies and stencil (also available separately).  I have also used the new Flower Puff Embossing Folder and Chunky Ovals Die.

I took a panel of white cardstock and die cut to give the faux stitched edge.  I glued this to my card base.  A second panel of cardstock was used in conjunction with the Flower Puff Embossing Folder.  To achieve this effect with the pattern raised but kept white, I added Twisted Citron Distress Oxide Ink to the side where the flowers were indented, sliding and tapping my ink pad for good coverage.  I added the panel of cardstock that I had pre die-cut using the Chunky Ovals Die and passed it through my Big Shot using the correct sandwich.

I backed this panel with dimensional foam tape and applied to the panel I had previously created and this was all glued to an A2 card base.

I stamped the Squeeze You images in black ink.  I layered the stencil over the stamped image and proceeded to ink blend using Distress Oxide Inks in Fossilized Amber, Squeezed Lemonade (obviously!) and Mowed Lawn with Twisted Citron for the foliage.

The images were die cut using the coordinating die set and then I arranged everything over the embossed panel and applied them with more dimensional tape.

For the final touches I stamped, die cut and added the sentiment with yet more foam tape and a few sparkling clear sequins were the perfect finishing touch.

A very dimensional, summery card that is bound to make the recipient's mouth water!

Please find below the blog hop order and don't forget to comment for a chance to win.  Have a lovely day and thanks for stopping by.

HOP ORDER:-

• Simon Says Stamp Blog 
• Heather Hoffman
• Barbara Tarayao
• Laura Bassen
• Amy Rysavy
• Tina Smith
• Nicky Meek (you are here)
• Heather Ruwe
• Lisa Addesa
• Miriam Prantner
• Jean Doeringsfeld
• Barb Engler
• Laura Williams
• Christine Okken

 

Simon Says Stamp - Always There Release - Lettered Oh Happy Day

Today I'm sharing my final card for the Simon Says Stamp latest release called Always There.  This card features the Lettered Oh Happy Day stamp and die set along with the impossible gorgeous Willowweave Plate die and I also used the associated Willowweave Stencil.

Starting with the background, I took a white A2 panel of cardstock and overlaid the Willowweave Stencil.  I ink blended very delicately with Salvaged Patina Distress Oxide Ink and then I spritzed Solar Spray in Crocodile Tears to make it beautifully iridescent.  The stencil was removed.

I used the Willowweave Plate to die cut pale blue cardstock.  The pretty die cut was adhered to the background I had created and this panel was then adhered to my card base.

I stamped the Oh Happy Day letters using a Teal ink from my stash and I used my Misti to achieve this so that I could repeat stamp until the ink looked flawless.

I used the Oh Happy Day coordinating die to die cut the letters and I backed each of them with dimensional foam tape and carefully aligned and adhered to the background.  This is a card that can be for a whole variety of occasions which is why I love the sentiment!

Thanks for stopping by!

 

Simon Says Stamp - Always There Release - Farm Sweet Farm

 

Welcome to my blog where I'm sharing this new card for Simon Says Stamp that features a stamp set called Farm Sweet Farm from their Always There release.

I took an A2 panel of white cardstock and ink blended softly using Distress Oxide Inks in Scorched Timber and Salvaged Patina.  To create the soil line I tore a scrap of cardstock by hand, giving it a soft uneven edge and ink blended up against it.

I splattered a few drops of water and blotted the background to soak it up and added a few dots here and there in toning colours with a fine tipped pen.

I stamped the images I was going to work with from Farm Sweet Farm using Memento Ink in Rich Cocoa.  I then coloured with the following Copic marker combinations:-

Skin - E04, E34, E11, E01

Hair - E44, E43, E42, E40

Overalls - E44, E35, E55, E31

Shirt - G28, YG67, YG17, YG25

Shovel - E44, E31, E40, T5, T4, T3, T2

Crate - E31, W5, W3, W0

Leaves - G28, YG67, YG17, YG25

Onions - RV69, V06, V04

Radish - RV17, RV04, RV02

Squash - E42, YR20, E50

Tomatoes - R08, RV14

Carrots - YR09, YR07, YR04, Y38

Points were highlighted with a white gel pen and the images were die cut and applied to the background with dimensional foam tape.

Just one job left and that was the sentiment, which was also stamped in the Rich Cocoa ink and you've got a coordinating die for it in the set (don't you just love that?) so I die cut and also applied this with foam tape.

Card done!

I will be back on Friday with my final card for the Always There release and so I hope you will join me then.  Meanwhile, happy crafting!

Simon Says Stamp - Always There Release - Pawfect Together

Hello!  I just wanted to give you a quick run down of how I made this card for Simon Says Stamp using the Pawfect Together stamp set together with the Sparkler Scallop Frames die, both of which formed part of the incredible Always There release which is available now.

I started with an A2 panel of very pale pink cardstock which I simply glued to my card base.  I then took a white panel and die cut using the Sparkler Scallop Frames Die.  I ink blended with Scattered Straw and Spun Sugar Distress Oxide Inks (very softly) and I stamped the sentiment at the bottom in black.

The images I wanted to work with from Pawfect Together were stamped with Memento Ink in Tuxedo Black and I coloured with the following Copic colour combinations:-

Pups - E31, E40, C3, C1, C0

Top Hat - T6, T4, T2

Bow Tie - BG10

Veil - C1, BG10, R00, E51

Shawl - R000, C1

Speakers - T6, T4, T2

Heart Decor - R20, R00, R000

The images were die cut and applied to the background with dimensional foam tape.

To complete the project I stamped musical notes in black and grey around them and I added a shadow under each pup. I backed the panel with white craft foam and applied it to the pink panel and the last tough was to use Stickles 'Diamond' to put a touch of sparkle on the bride's veil and on the groom's bow tie.

Thanks for visiting my blog today and happy crafting friends!

 

Simon Says Stamp - 'Always There' Release - Blog Hop Day 2

Welcome to the second blog hop for the Simon Says Stamp new release called Always There. Here's a handy link to the entire new release.  Be sure to check out the first blog hop if you missed it because you're going to appreciate all the inspiration from the designers.  

I am excited to share my card below for this hop but be sure to keep scrolling after this post if you want see the first card I made using products from the release.

For this card I have used the following products:-

Willowweave Plate (new)

Moonflower Cardstock

A2 Frames

Dreamy Blossoms Embellishment (new)

Sunblush Flowers (new)

Fable Mouse (new)

Beautiful Day (sentiment only)

I took an A2 panel of the dreamy Moonflower Cardstock.  I used the gorgeous Willowweave Plate to die cut white cardstock and I adhered the die cut to the Moonflower panel. I framed it out in white with a frame created using the previously released A2 Frames die.

The Willowweave Plate can also die cut little flowers and leaves which I made from green and white cardstock.  I glued the itty bitty blooms together and then in place within the Willowweave background and then I used the pretty new Dreamy Blossoms Embellishments and glued one in the center of each flower. These embellishments create beautiful, delicate dimension.

I used the new Sunblush Flowers Die to die-cut white cardstock and form all of the different parts of the flowers.  I ink blended the parts using Distress Oxide Inks in Bundled Sage, Mowed Lawn Fossilized Amber, Tea Dye, Tumbled Glass and Shaded Lilac.  I assembled the flowers, glueing each piece in place, then I backed them with foam tape and applied to the background.

I die cut white cardstock using the Fable Mouse Die.  I added some pink to the ears and cheeks and black where they eyes are, then assembled the parts with glue and used the white mouse to hide the bottom of the stems, applying with foam tape and to complete the project I stamped the sentiment borrowed from the Beautiful Day stamp set and applied the sentiment strip with foam tape and so that the mouse is perched on top of it.

Heidi will have this and many other cards to share with you on her Livestream today at 12 noon (May 28th), so be sure to tune in or catch up later. Thank you for stopping off at my blog.  Please continue to hop along by using the list below.

HOP ORDER:-

• Simon Says Stamp Blog 
• Barbara Tarayao
• Emily Midgett
• Nichol Spohr
• Nicky Meek
• Tina Smith
• Heather Ruwe
• Keisha Charles
• Lisa Addesa
• Sandi MacIver
• Miriam Prantner
• Alberto Gava
• Caryn Davies
• Kath Stewart
• Carly Minner
• Natasha Polite

 

Simon Says Stamp - 'Always There' May Release - Floral Word Builder

 

Well, it's been a minute hasn't it?  Simon Says Stamp are finally out with a new release after the Create event postponed the April one. They are making up for it with an incredible selection of new products and they call it their 'Always There' release, which I encourage you to explore because the release is live NOW!

For my first card I'm working with the new Floral Word Builder stamps and dies together with the Mythic Blooms embossing folder. I framed out the card in white using the A2 Frames die set which I consider a craft room essential.

I started with the new embossing folder and I embossed an A2 panel of Simon's 'Apricot' cardstock.  I adhered this to the card base and framed it out using the A2 Frames.

I stamped the L, O, V and E from the Floral Word Builder.  The set of letters included will allow you to spell out several words.  I coloured with the following Copic markers:-

Letters - R29, R27, R24

L - YR07, YR14, Y38

O - YR21, YR31, YR30

V - R22, R20, R00

E - YR02, E95, YR82

Green - G21, YG61

I die cut and applied each letter to the embossed background.

I wanted this card to be very simple so I resisted the usual sequins and decided to glaze each red letter instead and so they are all lovely and glossy and catch the light when the card is handled. I use Spellbinders Glaze & Glue because it is the only formula I've found that is non-yellowing. Don't be put off by initial application.  It will dry with no yellow.

Happy crafting and shopping friends!

Simon Says Stamp - Flourish Dragonfly Duo

 

Welcome to my blog and a new card for Simon Says Stamp featuring recently released products.  For this card I have used:-

Flourish Dragonfly Duo

Tiny Words Birthday

Flower Frame Embossing Folder

I took a minty green A2 panel of cardstock from my stash and I ran it through my Big Shot using the Flower Frame Embossing Folder.  I then inverted a white pigment ink pad and carefully passed it over the raised floral areas.  Letting an application dry for a few minutes before coming back to it and repeating the process is the best way I have found for more whitening/contrast.  I used a white gel pen to define the flower centres  and then I trimmed down the panel and applied it to a white A2 card base with white craft foam sandwiched in between.

Using sturdy white cardstock and the Flourish Dragonfly Duo die, I created the parts for three dragonflies.  I ink blended the different elements using Distress Oxide Inks in Cracked Pistachio, Pine Needles, Peacock Feathers, Chipped Sapphire and Vintage Photo.

I sprayed the wings with Solar Spray in Crocodile Tears and when dry I assembled the dragonflies, glueing the parts together.  I played around with them until I found an arrangement that I liked and then each one was secured to the background with a little dimensional foam tape. The wing tips can be teased upwards for insane dimension and the iridescence of the Solar Spray is just gorgeous when the card is handled and it catches the light.

To complete the card I stamped the sentiment from Tiny Words Birthday using Metallic Gold Pigment Ink by Honey Bee Stamps and applied the strip with foam tape.

Lastly, I found some toning jewels from my stash and glued some to the wing tips and others to the top left and bottom right corners.

Really happy with how this tone on tone card turned out, I hope you like it too!  I'll be back very soon with something new to share.