Simon Says Stamp - Joy For You - Blog Hop Day ONE

A warm welcome to my blog on this Day ONE of a two day blog hop celebrating the brand new 'Joy For You' release from Simon Says Stamp.  

There's a blog hop exclusive you need to know about and is as shown in the graphic above.  This is the not-yet-released Simon Says Stamp 'The Joy of Snow' 3x4 stamp and it is automatically added to your cart containing any purchase from their exclusive Joy for You collection! This gift with purchase will expire 11/8 at 11.59pm EST or while supplies last.

Here's a handy link to the entire Joy for You release.  Also, Simon Says Stamp loves to have their creative customers add their projects to their gallery to be seen and to inspire others.  Here's a link to the Gallery.

Simon Says Stamp is giving away a $25 coupon to every stop on the hop and will choose a comment from every designer's comments section.  Follow their blog to learn if you are a lucky winner and find out how to redeem your prize.

Final thing to say is that you will find the hop order at the bottom of this post.  Now let's move on to my card today!

I have used THREE brand new products to create my gingerbread baker man on a cookie sheet plus something older but super useful:-

Gingerbread Baker

Fresh Pine Sprigs

To You and Yours EZ Strips

The cookie sheet was created using A2 Frames 1343sd

I used some diagonal striped cardstock from my stash and created a panel that was slightly  smaller than A2. I backed the panel with white craft foam and applied to a white A2 panel.  I then took silver mirrored cardstock and used the A2 Frames die to create a cookie sheet with a raised edge all the way around.  I then created a sheet of parchment paper using velum and adhered everything to the striped background.

I die cut the parts of the Gingerbread Baker from a shade of Kraft cardstock and I ink blended to make it look baked and dimensional.  I pieced and glued together the different parts including the piped icing and gumdrop buttons and  backed him with dimensional foam tape and adhered him to the parchment paper.  I highlighted with a white gel pen.

I die cut some green sprigs using the Fresh Pine Sprigs die and I added glue and then used some 'Fuzzy Fun Flock' from Stampendous to give a sugared appearance.  I tucked the sprigs around the gingerbread man for a garnish and added a sentiment from the To You and Yours EZ Strips and with that this card was done!

Thanks for stopping by on this blog hop, below you will find the hop order!  Enjoy!

Simon Says Stamp Blog 
Nina-Marie Trapani
Barbara Tarayao
Emily Midgett (before me)
Nicky Meek
Sandi MacIver (after me)
Nichol Spohr
Tina Smith
Heather Ruwe
Lisa Addesa
Miriam Prantner
Lea Lawson
Barb Engler
Maura Hibbitts
Caryn Davies
Kim Taylor

 

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

 

Pink & Main - June New Release

A couple of days ago Pink & Main's June release went live and there's much to love.  This was my contribution.  This card features the new Paradise Postage Stamps that work with the previously released Postage Stamp Dies (as do all of their postage themed stamp sets) and the new Abstract Waves Die.

The card started as an A2 panel of white cardstock to which I added four 'waves' created using the Abstract Waves Die.  These waves were to inspire my colour selections for the stamps.

I stamped the Paradise Postage Stamps with black ink and coloured with the following Copic markers:-

Turquoise - BG32, BG11

Green - G99, YG97, YG67, YG17, YG25, YG03

Yellow - Y28, YR21, Y21

Pink - RV63, RV52, RV10

Skin - E35, E34, E11, E01

As see in the mermaid's tail, the crab's shell and the seahorse, I came in also withe one of the pink Copic markers to add a little interest - yes, you can mix pink and green, there are no rules!  Also you'll note that the turquoise sea/sky in the background of each stamp have 'bubbles'.  This was created simply by using the Copic Colorless Blender.

The images were all die cut using the Postage Stamps Dies.

I added dimensional foam tape to the back of the stamps and found an arrangement that I liked and adhered them to the background.

I selected the sentiment from the stamp set and stamped on a die cut postage stamp.  This stamped sentiment was backed with a double layer of dimensional tape and stuck down.

For the final touch, I used some sparkling clear flat cup sequins to take the eye around the card and because I can never resist!

Shop Pink & Main's new release and have fun with your summer card projects.