Pink & Main - April Release

 

Welcome to my blog on this April release day for Pink & Main.  I though some of you may like to read the details for how this card came together and what I used and so here is a quick write up.  Here are links to the products that I used:-

Good Story

Good Story die

Note Pages Dies

Big Bow Paperclip Dies

To kick things off I grabbed a white panel of sturdy white cardstock and I used metallic silvery/grey ink randomly stamp three of the mini images that form part of the Good Story stamp set into a wallpaper backdrop.

I die cut the big Bow Paperclip twice.  Once from my sturdy white cardstock and again from mirror silver cardstock and I glued them together.  The white die cut nicely reinforces the paperclip.  I also die cut the bow parts from pink and white cardstock.  I glued the pink part to the top of the paperclip and then glued the white outline piece over the top but I only added glue close to the centre so that the white outline floats above the pink.

The next step was die cut two note pages using the Note Pages Dies.  I ink blended them in pink and the other in blue and used coloured pen to add a margin to each.  I added some distress splashes using Oxide Inks mixed/loosened with a little Solar Spray in toning colours.  I backed each note with foam tape and arranged them overhanging the edges of the A2 background panel but I did this with an A6 envelope behind the panel so that I could be sure it would fit in that envelope.

I stamped the images and sentiment I'd be needing from Good Story.  I coloured the images with Copic markers and highlighted with a white gel pen.  I die cut the images and added a little bit of glitter to the moon in the one image.  These were backed with more foam tape and added at playful angles to the note pages and the sentiment strip was similarly added to the side.

Last but not least I reached for blue Nuvo Drops and added them in three areas and once those were dry I applied the whole decorative panel to my prepared card base and this project was complete!

I appreciate you stopping by and hope you enjoyed the card.

Simon Says Stamp - Flourish Rabbit Birthday Card

 

Thanks for joining me today to learn how I made this birthday card featuring products from the In My Heart release by Simon Says Stamp. Please find below a list of links to the products used:-

Flourish Rabbit

Stitched Ovals

Butterfly Escapade Embossing Folder

A2 Thin Frames

Birthday Messages

I took a panel of white cardstock and used the embossing folder to create the detailed background.  I applied this to my card base then die cut a frame using the A2 Thin Frames die and glued it directly. From the same pink cardstock I die cut an oval using the Stitched Ovals die and I backed it with dimensional tape and applied it.

Next step was to create the Flourish Bunny by simply die cutting the image and applying colour with Copic markers to highlight the pretty features.  I also teased the leaves and petals upwards carefully for some dimension before applying it with foam tape and whilst I did that I added grass behind the bunny.  This grass was just shredded pieces of green cardstock cut with scissors.

I stamped the sentiment from Birthday Messages with a metallic silver ink and applied the banner with foam tape.

For the finishing touches I considered my embellishments.  I decided to use the little butterfly dies that come with the embossing folder and create 3 butterflies to flutter around the bunny and I simply ink blended their wings with Tattered Rose Distress Oxide Ink and applied them with yet more foam tape.

I used some mirrored 'Fairy Jewels' for the final embellishments and then this card was complete.

Happy crafting friends and have a wonderful day!

Simon Says Stamp - Fresh Crocus Duo

 

Welcome to my blog and a new card for Simon Says Stamp featuring products from their most recent 'In My Heart' release.  Here's a hand list of links to the products you see used here:-

Fresh Crocus Duo

Fanfare Embossing Folder

Teardrop Pinpoint Frames

Giggle Hello

I started with the background panel which I trimmed smaller than A2.  I used a brayer on the inside of the Fanfare Embossing Folder and rolled on Salvaged Patina Distress Oxide Ink.  I was sure to roll this ONLY on the side where the pattern is in 'dips' (not raised) so that the ink would not be on the raised pattern and keeping it white after running it through my die cutting machine.  I then spattered on some Peacock Feathers Distress Oxide Ink that I loosened with a drop or two of Solar Spray in Crocodile Tears for some  pretty iridescence.  This panel was backed with white craft foam and applied to a white card base.

I die cut the focal panel from white cardstock using the Teardrop Pinpoint Frames die and ink blended softly in the centre with the Salvaged Patina again.  This panel was added with dimensional tape to the embossed panel.

I die cut the Fresh Crocus Duo from white cardstock and ink blended using Salvaged Patina, Peacock Feathers, Twisted Citron and Mowed Lawn.  I assembled the blooms with glue, backed them with foam tape and applied to the white panel.

To complete the project  I die cut the Giggle Hello 3 or 4 times, I ink blended one of the cuts and then glued them all together then to the card.  I threaded some toning coloured cord around one of the blooms and tied it to a bow and dotted in some interest around the flowers with a gel pen.  Lastly I added some jewel accents and with that this card was finished!

I appreciate you visiting my blog today and I'll be back very soon with something new.

Simon Says Stamp - Charming Flower Stem

I have a new card for Simon Says Stamp today featuring their Charming Flower Stem die which formed part of their most recent release.

To start the card I created a background using the Dancing Starlets Embossing Folder. I used a brayer and Tattered Rose Distress Oxide Ink and I rolled the ink on to the side of the embossing folder where the pattern has 'dips' as opposed to the other side which would have the pattern raised.  Once I had the ink nicely on there I placed my cardstock good side up on the opposite side of the embossing folder and lifted the inked side up, over and down to a close and I kept the folder clamped shut as I ran it through my die cutting machine. This is how you get the effect of the pattern staying white (in this case) and the background having colour.  I only wanted a soft hint of colour and I then splashed the panel with gold watercolour paint and set it aside to dry.

I die cut the Charming Flower Stem and some leaves from sturdy white cardstock and ink blended using Distress Oxides in Tattered Rose, Spun Sugar and Spiced Marmalade. For the leaves I used Twisted Citron and Mowed Lawn.  The flower centres were ink blended with Scattered Straw and Vintage Photo.

All of the ink blended parts were assembled with glue and backed with dimensional foam tape.  I then splashed them with the same gold watercolour paint and I made an arrangement and stuck it down to the background panel.

To complete the card I chose the beautiful 'Hello Friend' sentiment from the Good Greetings 1 sentiment stamp set.  I stamped with Versamark Ink and heat embossed in gold then die cut with the coordinating die and applied it popped up on more foam tape. The panel was adhered to a sturdy card base and with that it was complete!

Thanks for stopping by today, I'll be back soon with something new to share.

 

Simon Says Stamp 'In My Heart' Release Blog Hop

Hello and a warm welcome to my blog on this, Day 1 blog hop of the In My Heart new release from Simon Says Stamp. Please note that tomorrow Saturday March 21st there is a second blog hop filled with even more inspiration.

Did you spot the graphic at the top of this post? Buying anything from the In My Heart release and this sweet little stamp set will be added automatically to your order. This gift with purchase will expire 3/22 at 11.59pm EDT or until stocks last.

Here's a handy link to the In My Heart release so you can get shopping without delay! You'll be pleased to know that Simon Says Stamp is giving away a $25 coupon to every stop on the hop from our comment sections.  Be sure to leave a comment for me below to increase your chance of becoming a lucky winner. Winners will be announced on the Simon Says Stamp blog on Wednesday, March 25th and there it will explain how you can redeem your prize.

Now to the details on my card today ....

My card uses the brand new Wild Rose stamp set and coordinating dies together with the new Moonflower cardstock and previously released Weaving Plate die.

I used the Weaving Plate die to die cut an A2 panel of the very beautiful new Moonflower cardstock.  I backed this panel with white craft foam and glued it to a larger white card base and I set that to one side.

I stamped the floral images, coloured with Copic markers, splashed on Simon's Pawsitively Perfect White Splatter Medium then die cut using the coordinating die set.

Each image was backed with dimensional foam tape and adhered to the Moonflower panel allowing the petals and leaves to overhang the edges but not to exceed the edges of the card base so that it isn't too vulnerable when mailed out!

To complete this sympathy card, I chose a sentiment from the Wild Rose stamp set, stamped and die cut the image and floated it above the roses with tiny pieces of dimensional foam tape in a single or double layer depending on what was behind it.  I also grabbed some gold glitter Stickles and dotted it into the centre of the open flowers as a final touch.

Thanks for stopping by my blog today and don't forget to comment to be in the running for one of those $25 coupons.  Have a wonderful day!

BLOG HOP ORDER:-

• Simon Says Stamp Blog 
• Barbara Tarayao
• Suzy Plantamura
• Cathy Zielske
• Nicky Meek
• Heather Ruwe
• Tina Smith
• Lisa Addesa
• Mindy Eggen
• Miriam Prantner
• Emma Williams
• Kim Hamilton
• Dana Joy
• Rosemary Dennis
• Carol Hintermeier
• Amy Tsuruta

 

Simon Says Stamp 'Beautiful Moments' Release Blog Hop

 

It is always a great time when Simon Says Stamp has a new release and yesterday they launched their 'Beautiful Moments' release which is full to the brim with beautiful, adorable and useful products.  Please use THIS LINK to take you to everything that is new.

This is the first of TWO blog hops celebrating the release, the next one is tomorrow at 8am Eastern so be sure to join that one too!  Today, if you comment below this post before leaving, you will be in the running to win a $25 coupon, make sure to comment on every stop along the blog hop to increase your chances.  The winner will be announced on March 4th on the Simon Says Stamp blog and it will be explained to you then just what you have to do to redeem your prize.  Good luck!

Please keep scrolling to the end of my blogpost to find the blog hop order list, thank you.

Turning now to the card I have made for this blog hop, this is a project for a beautiful friend who needs to know how much you adore them.  I have used the following products:-

Beautiful Friend die

Friend Like You

Taking an A2 white panel of cardstock, I ink blended a focal point using Tumbled Glass Distress Oxide Ink and glued it to my already prepared card base.

I stamped the Friend Like You images using Memento Ink in Rich Cocoa and coloured with Copic markers.  I die cut and backed the images with foam tape and adhered to the ink blended background.

Sentiment time!  I die cut the Beautiful Friend words from white and pink cardstock.  I assembled the two parts and backed it with more foam tape and applied to the background also.  Below it I tucked a smaller sentiment from the Friend Like You stamp set.

To complete this card I simply dotted some specks into the sky.

I hope you like my card, thanks for stopping off on the hop and don't forget to leave your comment below in order to be entered to win a $25 coupon.

BLOG HOP ORDER :-

Simon Says Stamp Blog

Emily Midgett

Nichol Spohr

Barbara Tarayao

Heather Ruwe

Keisha Charles

Sandi MacIver

Tina Smith

Lisa Addesa

Nicky Meek (you are here)

Cheiron Brandon

Barb Engler

Bobbi Lemanski

Caryn Davies

Laura Williams

Brenda Noelke

 

Alex Syberia Designs February Release & Giveaway

Hello and welcome to my blog for the Alex Syberia Designs February Release & Giveaway.  First of all I'd like to link you HERE to the Alex Syberia blogpost associated with this release.  Additionally, you may find THIS LINK handy because it takes you directly to the Alex Syberia Designs shop where you can immediately shop the new release.

Alex Syberia Designs is giving away a $15 (or £15) gift card to four lucky winners. Open internationally, all four winners will be drawn from the entrants that have played along with this Blog Hop by midnight BST, February 9th, 2026.  Winners will be announced on the Alex Syberia Designs blog GIVEAWAY WINNERS PAGE on February 10th 2026.

Keep scrolling to the bottom of this blog post in order to find the list of the blogs you need to visit and leave a comment on in order to be eligible to win one of the gift cards.

My first card for this release and blog hop showcases the following new products:-

Love Tickets 

Love Tickets Die

Tiny Flowers Stencil Set

Charming Medallions Die Set

The border was created using the ever useful and formerly released 'Good Day Quilted Rectangles Die Set'.

I started with a panel of very pale and muted shade of pink cardstock.  I created the background using the Tiny Flowers Stencil and Distress Oxide Inks in Spun Sugar, Saltwater Taffy, Worn Lipstick and Spiced Marmalade.  I then using the Quilted Rectangles Die to give the panel the interesting edge.

I created the love tickets using the Love Tickets Die from the same pink cardstock and then used the coordinating stamp set to stamp the images and sentiments.  Images were stamped with Worn Lipstick Distress Oxide Ink and I used just a tiny bit of the same ink to shade around the edges of the tickets and around the edges of the main panel.  These tickets were applied with foam tape.

To finish, I embellished the card by creating die cut flowers using dies from the Charming Medallions Die Set and to which I added ink colouring to repeat the colours already used.  These were pieced together and backed with foam tape and applied.  A few sparkling clear sequins completed the card.

Blog Hop Order:-

Alex Syberia Designs

Bobbi

Brenda

Carly

Emelie

Erin

Keisha

Lea

Lien

Martin

Nicky (you are here)

Nicoletta
Samantha