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Easter Greetings : Favorite Things Release from Simon Says Stamp

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Simon Says Stamp’s latest release, Favorite Things, is here and it’s full of fresh, Spring-inspired products!   Be sure to visit all of the blogs and comment because Simon Says Stamp is giving away a $25 coupon to every stop on the hop. AND there’s more! Our exclusive Happy Bee Day stamp set is automatically added to your cart that contains $50 or more of Favorite Things release products! This gift with purchase will expire 3/2 at 11:59 pm EST or while supplies last.

For today’s card, I created a soft and elegant Easter card using a mix of textures and die cuts and featuring the brand new Blessings at Easter stamp set.

I used the following products to create my card:

~Blessings at Easter stamp set

~Scalloped Gift Tag dies

~Pretty Bows die set

~Basketweave Embossing Folder

~Pawsitively Saturated Ink in Seafoam and Latte

I started with a white card base and lightly splattered it with Seafoam ink for a subtle effect. The main focal point is a beautiful, stamped egg hanging onto a framed scallop die cut tag. To add dimension, I layered the tag over a kraft, woven embossed panel. A delicate die cut bow adds a finishing touch, and the “Greetings” sentiment, ties it all together.

This card is perfect for celebrationg the season! I hope you will head over to Simon Says Stamp and check out the whole release! https://www.simonsaysstamp.com/collections/favorite-things

Next on the hop: Melissa Phillips

And tomorrow there is another blog hop with lots more inspiration. The fun never stops!

Thanks for stopping by. I appreciate YOU!

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Let’s Celebrate National Latte Day

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I love you a latte! Thanks a latte! Better latte than never. I could go on and on.

But what is a latte?

Technically speaking, a latte is an espresso and milk drink that has a 1:3 ratio. One part espresso to three parts steamed milk and it’s topped with a thin layer of milk foam. The combination makes a caffeinated and creamy beverage that has a mild espresso flavor, but isn’t too strong.

Sounds good to me!

Here is the card I created to celebrate National Latte Day:

I used the following products from super sponsor Newton’s Nook Designs:

~Coffee Silhouette dies

~Coffee House Stories paper pad

~Thanks a Latte die set

~A2 Card Layout die set

Now I am ready for a yummy, mocha latte. Do you like to drink lattes? Let me know in the comments.

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Charming Interactive Valentine

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Today I am sharing a project I created featuring products from Simon Says Stamp. I posted this on Instagram as it is part of the To Be Loved hop. I hope you will hop along!

Products used:

~Always and Forever stamp set from Simon Says Stamp

~You Are cling stamp from Simon Says Stamp

~Heart Frames from Newton’s Nook Designs

How I created this:

  1. I stamped the large heart image onto Hammermill 100# smooth card stock and colored it with Copic Markers.
  2. I die cut it using the stitched heart die from the Heart Frames die set. (There is a coordinating die for the Always and Forever set and this would work as well)
  3. I die cut a heart out of pink card stock and white card stock.
  4. I stamped the You Are stamp, using Pebble ink from Concord and 9th, onto Fog card stock. Then, I cut that down to 3 3/4″ x 5″.
  5. Next, I figured out where I wanted the hearts and lightly marked with a pencil where they would overlap on the Fog panel, so I could stamp th sentiment and have it be hidden by the hearts. I carefully erased the guides.
  6. I scored the hearts using a score board approx. 1″ from the right side on the white stamped heart and 1″ from the left side of the pink heart. (I really just eye-balled this as I wanted the hearts to be on an angle on the card.)
  7. I folded the scored hearts and adhered them to the back of the Fog panel. This created the interactive pieces. (see images below)
  8. I stamped the sentement onto the white heart to finish the front of the card.
  9. I added the third white heart to the back of the copic-colored, stamped heart. I cut part of the heart off since part of the stamped heart was folded behind the panel. This additional heart piece is just to cover up the ink that came through on my coloring.
  10. I adhered all of this to a top folding A2 card base, added a few white gel pen dots to the flower centers and finished it off with a sheer bow.

Be sure to comment on my Instagram post @maryredjr for a chance to win $25 to Simon Says Stamp.

Thanks for stopping by!

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Oh, To Be Loved

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Simon Says Stamp’s latest “To Be Loved” release is packed with heartfelt products, and I am thrilled to share a card featuring the Groovy Love You die set.

This bold and retro -inspired die truly steals the show! To create my card, I used the Concentric Hearts stamp set and stamped each heart in a different shade of Simon Says Stamp Pawsitively Saturated Ink (Amethyst, Orchid and Lilac). Then, I die cut the sentiment out of Simon Says Stamp purple glitter card stock and then cut the shadow out of dark purple card stock and adhered them together. I glued the purple heart panel to a dark purple panel and then adhered the sentement. To complete my card, I adhered it to a top folding, A2 card base. A quick card that packs a punch!

Stay tuned for more projects from this amazing release and don’t forget to check out all of the new products. Click my link below to fill your cart:

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A New Release To Love

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Love is in the air with Simon Says Stamp’s newest release, To Love! Whether you are crafting heartfelt treats or creating cards for your favorite people, this collection makes it effortless to share the love.

I had the pleasure of working with the new Sweethearts Box die to create a charming treat box filled with goodies.

Creating this box was easy! I simply die cut the box out of red card stock. I used one of the included heart dies to cut my window. Before glueing my box together, I added acetate behind the heart window. Next, I die cut “xoxo” (these dies also included in the set) and adhered them to the acetate and folded and adhered the box together. To make this extra special, candy was added as well as a pretty ribbon to finish it off. I will be making more of these, for sure!

I also created a card using additional dies from the set. My idea was to create a masculine Valentine.

As you can see, the Sweethearts Box die set offers endless creative possibilities to spread love.

Be sure to check out the entire new release: https://www.simonsaysstamp.com/collections/to-love

Thanks for stopping by! And Happy Holidays!

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National Hot Cocoa Day

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December 13th marks National Hot Cocoa Day – a cozy celebration of everyone’s favorite winter drink! To honor the occasion, I created a festive card featuring adorable mugs filled with whipped cream and holiday spirit!

I used the following to create my card:

~Christmas Coffees stamps and dies from Super Sponsor Newton’s Nook Designs

~Oliver’s Stitched ABC’s from Lawn Fawn

~Reverse Sentiment Strips from Simon Says Stamp

Hot Cocoa is more than just a drink; it’s a reminder to slow down and savor the warmth of the season. I hope you take time today to do just that.

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Festive Fun Release from Simon Says Stamp

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It is release day for Simon Says Stamp! Check out the whole new release here: https://www.simonsaysstamp.com/collections/festive-fun

Creating this cozy holiday card with the new Jolly Christmas stamp set was such a joy! The images and sentiments in this set are perfect for creating heartfelt Christmas cards.

Card Recipe:

~ Jolly Christmas stamp set

~ So Very Black card stock

~Glistening Snowflakes embossing folder

  1. Cut a 4 1/4″ x5 1/2″ panel from So Very Black card stock. Lightly spritz it with water and place it inside the embossing folder. Run it through your embossing machine.
  2. Using a light hand, gently rub a white pigment ink over the embossed panel.
  3. Stamp the image and sentiment onto white 100+ card stock.
  4. Color with Copic Markers or other alcohol markers.
  5. Cut the colored image down to 2 1/4″ x 3 1/2″
  6. Use an embossing pen to follow the lines of the snow. Use a glittery, white embossing powder and heat set.
  7. Adhere the stamped panel to the embossed black panel and then adhere that to an A2 card base.

I hope you are inspired to create some of your own holiday cards. If you would like to shop, I would appreciate you shopping through my link: https://shareasale.com/r.cfm?b=199868&u=3017887&m=24698&urllink=&afftrack=

For more card inspiration, head over to my Instagram @maryredjr

As always, thank you for stopping by!

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Warm Autumn Blessings

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It’s time, once again, for the Fall Winter Coffee Lovers Hop. Thanks so much for stopping by. Warm up with some pumpkin spice vibes! This adorable card brews up autumn cheer with a smiling pumpkin mug. This is perfect for sending warm Autumn blessings to friends and family.

The following products were used to create this card:

Pink and Main Cocoa for You stamps and dies

Simon Says Stamp Pawsitively Saturated Latte ink

Simon Says Stamp Basketweave Embossing Folder

I hope this hop inspires you as much as it has inspired me!

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Sweet Wishes Blog Hop

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Hello! I’m so glad you are hopping along. Simon Says is generously giving away a $25 coupon to a lucky commentor on this post. ALSO, use the code FYCHR to get the Tidings of Cheer die for FREE with any purchase (see graphic above).

Today, I am sharing a card I created using some brand new products from the Sweet Wishes release from Simon Says Stamp.

I used the following products to create my card:

~Sparkle Strands clear stamp set – This versatile stamp adds a whimsical and delicate touch to your projects. Ideal for creating simple, elegant backgrounds. I stamped this multiple times to acheive a web-like look.

~Pawsitively Dazzling Gunmetal Gems – To give the web a bit of sparkle, I scattered Gunmetal gems across the strands, making it look like morning dew got caught on spider’s web. I also added a larger gem to the body of the spider. (The spider is from the Spooky Windows stamp set) These gems add a subtle yet dazzling shine.

~So Very Black Card Stock – For dramatic contrast, I used So Very Black card stock as the card base. This really makes the stamped web and gems pop! I LOVE this new card stock!

~CZ Design Sentiment Strips Reverse Halloween – To complete the card, I added a simple Happy Halloween sentiment strip. These are a great way to finish off any card!

I really want to emphasize the versatility of this stamp set, so I also created a peaceful holiday card.

For this card, I stamped the strands in Surf Pawsitively Saturated Ink and added Ranger Stardust Stickles. The sentiment is the newly released Fancy Peace wafer die set. This card has a completely different vibe than the Halloween card above.

Your next stop on the hop is Anne Fiene. In case you missed the list:

Simon Says Stamp Blog 
Nina-Marie Trapani
Caly Person
Suzy Plantamura
Emily Midgett
Amy Rysavy
Debby Hughes
Lisa Addesa
Alberto Gava
Kulbir Kirkland
Heather Hoffman
Allison Frazier
Maura Hibbitts
Misty Elam
Mary Reiner
Anne Fiene

I hope this inpires you to experiment with your stamps and figure out new ways to use them. Make sure you check out all of the inspiration shared yesterday as well! Don’t forget to leave a comment for your chance to win and shop the new release here https://shareasale.com/r.cfm?b=199868&u=3017887&m=24698&urllink=&afftrack= and get your free die too. Happy shopping!

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It’s STAMPtember!!

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Welcome to day one of STAMPtember, a month-long celebration dedicated to stamping, crafting, and card making. This annual event joins crafters from all over the world to explore new techniques, share inspiring projects and, of course, indulge in all things stamping. We are celebrating 15 years!

I am excited to join in the festivities again this year! Today, I am showcasing a card featuring two fabulous new products from Simon Says Stamp: the Big Bow die and Big Holiday Words stamp set. These products are perfect for adding a bold and festive touch to your holiday cards.

I used a teal color palette to create a modern and refreshing split-front, holiday card. The Big Bow die is the star, and I love how it pops against the white background. I ink blended the bow to give it a velvet-like appearance. I love how it turned out. This bow die can be used for various occasions beyond the holidays. And it is easy to assemble.

For the sentiment, I used the Big Holiday Words stamp set. This stamp set includes many bold script greetings with simple sub-sentiments. The “Merry and Bright” sentiment fits perfectly with the bow and adds a cheerful message. I stamped it in Simon Says Stamp Pawsitively Saturated Ink in Ocean to tie the whole design together.

To add texture, I embossed the front panel with the Vine Canopy embossing folder. This subtle detail enhances the overall design without overpowering the main elements.

This card was fun to create and I can’t wait to see what everyone makes with these amazing new products. Whether you are creating holiday cards, gift tags, or scrapbook pages, the Big Bow die and the Big Holiday Words stamp set will make great addition to your craft room.

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