Good morning! Excited to be hopping this morning with some fabulous talent to celebrate the brand new Simon Says Stamp Encouraging Words release! There are lots of fun new stamps, dies, stencils - and I spotted a coordinating die to a previously released stamp set too!
With the theme of this release being Encouraging Words - my projects today focus on Kindness - and what is more encouraging than that?
I started off by repeatedly stamping the word "KIND" from the new Big Words stamp set on my card base to create a background. On one card I used Fossil dye ink, on the other I used Fog dye ink.
Next I die cut a Wonky Stitched Heart from two colors of solid cardstock.
I added the new Kindness Matters wafer die over the top of each heart with thin strips of foam adhesive.
Finally, adhered the hearts - again with foam adhesive - over the stamped card bases.
I also have THIS card that I posted yesterday if you are looking for more inspiration! I created my second ever galaxy background for this - and it was SOOOO fun! I definitely need to do more of those! You can find the details on this HERE:
GIVEAWAY INFO: Simon Says Stamp is giving away a $25 coupon at every stop along the hop - so make sure and leave some love as you hop along for a chance to win! Winners will be announced next week on the Simon Says Stamp Blog.
Now - here is the entire blog hop line-up so you don't miss a single stop:
Heather Hoffman (you are HERE)
Product links are all below - including affiliate links where possible, which simply means if you use one of the links below that I receive a small commission at no additional cost to you. Thanks so much for stopping by! Have a wonderful day!!!
Wonderful cards - I love the stitched hearts. That colourful star card is phenomenal!
ReplyDeleteSimple cards with a sweet message and of course can't gush enough over the galaxy card!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful cards!
ReplyDeleteGreat cards, would make wonderful gift sets. Thanks for sharing, Nikki
ReplyDeleteLove the kindness cards. So simple and yet beautiful
ReplyDeleteBeautiful cards!! I love the background of the kindness cards. I loved your galaxy card that you posted yesterday.
ReplyDeleteYour kindness matters cards are lovely. And your galaxy card looks like it was a lot of fun to create.
ReplyDeletebeautiful cards and wow look at that galaxy! wish mine turned out like that !
ReplyDeletegorgeous card. Love their designs and layouts;)
ReplyDeleteWonderful cards!!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful. The background on the galaxy card is stunning.
ReplyDeleteWay cool! Love the galaxy card!
ReplyDeleteVery nice cards. Thanks for sharing!!
ReplyDeleteCreating a background with the word stamp is a great idea! I love your galaxy background, too!
ReplyDeleteI always forget to use letters & words as a background but I love the result
ReplyDeleteLOvely stitched hearts,beatiful.
ReplyDeleteLovely cards. One of things I love about blog hops if finding new people to follow for idea's.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful cards, Heather! I love the galaxy card.
ReplyDeleteI am wanting to make a galaxy card after seeing yours.
ReplyDeleteCute cards!
ReplyDeleteLove the details! Keep them coming!
ReplyDeleteLove the way you used the kindness matters die; simple yet beautiful.
ReplyDeleteLove the new release - the world needs more "encouraging words"
ReplyDeleteLove the background stamping.
ReplyDeleteI love this Encouraging Words release! Awesome card, I love the layers and especially this die!
ReplyDeleteSo simple yet so powerful!!!!!
ReplyDeleteKindness Matters paired with the hearts are perfect!
ReplyDeleteLovely card ideas! Love the STAR card and its background.
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful cards and fabulous release!! You're creations ALWAYS inspire me!
ReplyDeleteSuch pretty cards Heather. Love the word background with the die-cut heart and greeting. The galaxy card is amazing! Those colors are fantastic.
ReplyDeleteSo cute with the sentiment die over the colorful wonky stitched hearts. I like your galaxy background too.
ReplyDeleteThe galaxy card is perfect for my grand daughter. I will be copying your kindness cards for sure. Beautiful.
ReplyDeleteYour galaxy is GORGEOUS! love all that color.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful cards! I love the backgrounds and the galaxy is quite stunning!
ReplyDeletePretty cards!
ReplyDeletePerfect combination with the stitched heart and Kindness Matters!! Beautifully simple...but strong message.
ReplyDeleteI love how the cards are kep clean and simple in order to highlight your message. Lovely
ReplyDeleteLove that galaxy background and the color pop of those hearts are AMAZING!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful cards, so much inspiration :) thank you for sharing them with us!!
ReplyDeleteLOVE those kindness cards so simple but SO effective. Just fabulous.
ReplyDeletePretty cards.
ReplyDeleteLove those stitched hearts! Great cards!
ReplyDeleteGreat ideas.
ReplyDeleteHi Heather ~ I'm beyond excited about this SSS release! My mantra & signature for quite some time has been #kindnessmatters and I'm thrilled to see the die in this release...I feel like it was made just for me. Haha Love what you've done with this die and your beautiful galaxy card. Thanks for the inspiration and I hope your weekend is filled with summer fun. ~HUGS~
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The hearts are perfect with the kindness die! Beautiful cards.
ReplyDeleteLove how you did the background of the kind cards! The galaxy card is awesome too! I've been afraid to try doing those!!!
ReplyDeleteKindness does matter! Thank you so much for sharing such a lovely card! I really love this release--very excited to see what everyone has made!
ReplyDeleteWonderful creativity!!
ReplyDeleteI truly love your mission & your inspiration. What a way to let your light shine. Thank you.
ReplyDeleteFabulous creativity.
ReplyDeleteAmazing backgrounds to accent your beautiful sentiments! Simply lovely 😊
ReplyDeleteGreat cards - love the galaxy one from yesterday too.
ReplyDeleteLove the Galaxy card so pretty
ReplyDeleteI love these cards! One soft and one vibrant!
ReplyDeleteAmazing background; amazing card!!! Love the hearts too!
ReplyDeleteLove the Kindness Matters cards. The sentiment pops on those colors and hearts.
ReplyDeleteLove your simple & elegant cards. The wonky stitched heart is one of my favorites. Thank you for sharing.
ReplyDeleteYour galaxy card is AMAZING!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful cards! Love your galaxy background! Amazing!
ReplyDeleteWonderful cards. What the world needs now is more Kindness.
ReplyDeleteMelissa
"Sunshine HoneyBee"
Love the repeated use of kind!
ReplyDeleteVery pretty love the colors!
ReplyDeleteThe Kindness Matters die is one of my fav parts of this release and I love how you used it to create these sweet cards. Your galaxy card took my breath away, in coming back later to check out the post.
ReplyDeleteLovely bold cards. Really great use of the dies and you did a wonderful job with the galaxy sky. Looks like it was rewarding!
ReplyDeleteKindness matters - always and always - TFS your art work and for the hop have a beautiful week!
ReplyDeleteLove the theme of this release and your cards!
ReplyDeleteClever background and beautiful cards and I love your purpose!
ReplyDeleteGreat new release and very pretty cards too
ReplyDeleteI really enjoyed your use of color! Great designs too! Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteThat little die says so much and it just begs for bright color. I am flagging this to return to watch the video to see how you did your galaxy. Most of the ones I have seen are intriguing, but still too dark for me. I still have not tried this technique, so I can't wait to see it. Thank you so much.
ReplyDeleteWonderful cards, I love the starry background!
ReplyDeleteThe galaxy card is what inspired me most
ReplyDeleteThe galaxy card is amazing. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteI think I am going to need the Kindness Matters die! Your cards are special.
ReplyDeleteHappy Happy cards, I'm really loving the kindness matters die!
ReplyDeleteYour cards are super uplifting and hopeful! I LOVE the sentiments!
ReplyDeletetake care!
Michele
I love the background on the you are a star card!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful cards! I also love the stitched hearts.
ReplyDeleteSo simple but sooooo nice. I like the muted background stamping. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteYour cards are beautiful. So much inspiration too. :)
ReplyDeleteLovely cards and such a sweet sentiment in a world full of so much meanness.
ReplyDeleteToo cool but not too cool for school! Encouraging words
ReplyDeleteI love the color, and the inspiration this gives me.
ReplyDeleteHeather, these are beautiful. Such a wonderful reminder. I am loving this release so aptly timed. My two boys are entering third grade, and they sometimes forget to be be kind to each other, so I may have to get this die to encourage them on a regular basis. TFS.
ReplyDeleteGorgeous galaxy, love the stitched heart cards too!
ReplyDeleteReally pretty cards...I love that kindness matters die!! Your galaxy looks amazing, too!
ReplyDeleteSimply beautiful! ❤️ Thanks so much for the inspiration!
ReplyDeleteI really like the kindness matters cards - projects dear to my heart. Like the new die cut and always love the wonky stitched anything!
ReplyDeleteI love your gorgeous galaxy!!!!!
ReplyDeleteKindness really does matter. Beautiful cards. Thank you.
ReplyDeletelove the kindness matters
ReplyDeleteLove the stitched hearts...awesome!
ReplyDeleteYourga;axy background is amazing!!
ReplyDeleteLove that Kindness Matters die, and your galaxy is gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteWonderful cards! Your galaxy is breathtaking!
ReplyDeleteGreat clean and simple cards!! I love all the dimension too!! Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteLove how you created the monotone "Kind" background - so much impact with just one word!
ReplyDeleteThe kindness die is my favorite from the release! Love your cards!
ReplyDeleteI love the pop of color against the muted background! And, your galaxy is just amazing.
ReplyDeleteLove both of your card .. gorgeous and cute..
ReplyDeleteI love these clean and simple cards, they are gorgeous Heather.
ReplyDeleteClean and simple and nice...love them. Great job on the galaxy, too!
ReplyDeleteLovely cards! I love the "galaxy" effect on the second card. Stunning!
ReplyDeleteGreat cards! Thanks for the inspiration!
ReplyDeleteYou're a Star... Fabulous card... it's a star! Love that sentiment and a beautiful card. Thanks!
ReplyDeleteVery nice card!
ReplyDeleteI love how simple yet so pretty your first cards are.
ReplyDeleteReally nice cards. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely wonderful cards Heather and YES, kindness DOES matter! Love these!
ReplyDeleteYes, Yes, Yes! KIndness does matter! Something I tell my 4 kids every day - make today count, I love you, and be kind to everyone ♥ Gorgeous background work- just stunning with the use of color and bold statement pieces! TFS - Blessings!
ReplyDeleteKindness does matter, and is often over looked. well done.
ReplyDeleteSuch lovely creation with meaningful sentiment!
ReplyDeleteKindness does matter! I love that die cut! We need to be reminded everyday kindness is so important.
ReplyDeleteThe galaxy is gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteWonderful color choices
ReplyDeleteI just love that die! Beautiful card
ReplyDeleteEncouraging Words! We all need more of those!
ReplyDeleteEveryone loves kindness
ReplyDeleteGreat job stamping the background. Love the pop of colour.
ReplyDeleteWOAH! Your galaxy background is so mesmerizing! I love it! And I love the inspiration with the "kindness matters" die! It's my favorite from this release!
ReplyDeleteLove your beautiful galaxy background. The entire Encouraging Words release is wonderful.
ReplyDeleteI love how you used the stamped work KIND for your background.
ReplyDeleteSo simple and so perfect, Heather! Well done, my friend!
ReplyDeleteI love the ( Your A Star card)! It's just gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteI love each of the cards, but I'm partial to the Kindness Matters cards because it does!
ReplyDeleteKindness starts from home ! ❤️❤️❤️
ReplyDeletethat galaxy background is stunning! All your cards are fantastic!
ReplyDeleteLove, love, love that Galaxy background & the use of one word for the Kindness background is perfect!
ReplyDeleteYour cards really get the kindness message across. I love the subtle backgrounds you chose and the bright pops of color are great! Love the star card too. hugs, tren
ReplyDeleteLove the simplicity and boldness of the cards! Very pretty!
ReplyDeleteLove the bold cards!
ReplyDeleteSo fun! I really like the wonky heart behind your sentiment. It really draws attention to kindness matters. I love the galaxy background card too. I'm off to see how you made it.
ReplyDeleteLove your Encouraging Words cards ~ all of them and especially the galaxy ~ beautiful.
ReplyDeleteFun cards!!
ReplyDeleteThis is what blogs are about. I would have never thought of using a heart. Awesome.
ReplyDeleteI love the Big Words! So many ways to use these stamps. Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteLove your card nice encouragement.
ReplyDeleteHave blessed day.
Kimberly Ostgard
Bright CAS cards! The Star one is cosmic colored for sure!
ReplyDeleteReally great cards, simple but colorful and Happy!
ReplyDeleteterrific galaxy background -- yest you should do it more often!
ReplyDeleteLove the different backgrounds that you've created for your cards. Always in awe/terror of these galaxy inspired backgrounds. One day I'll be brave enough to try. Thank you.
ReplyDeleteLove the Galaxy card. I can see many uses for this. The “Encouraging Words” blog is fun.
ReplyDeleteLOVE your cards and this new release!!!
ReplyDeleteGreat cards! Love the colors
ReplyDeleteFun cards. Great die. Hugz
ReplyDeletelove how you've used the new "kindness" dies"
ReplyDeletewonderful cards!
ReplyDeleteAwesome cards!!! Your galaxy is Really Beautiful!!!
ReplyDeleteLove the Encouraging Words release! You cards are great!
ReplyDeleteWonderful cards. Love how you created the word backgrounds. Thanks for the inspiration.
ReplyDeleteLovely cards, love your Galaxy background 😊
ReplyDeleteYour cards are gorgeous! I especially love the You're A star card!
ReplyDeleteEncouraging words is an awesome release. Cute cards.
ReplyDeleteGreat idea to change up the colors to create this pair of card--using other colors would create a complete set to use as a gift. Thanks for sharing these on the blog hop.
ReplyDeleteLove your cards, but that You're a Star card is exceptional. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteLove your cards, especially your galaxy!
ReplyDeleteYou're galaxy card is unbelievable. LOVE it! I would love to see a video on how you did that.
ReplyDeleteLove all your cards. The backgrounds are lovely on both styles.
ReplyDeleteLove making my own backgrounds, what better way with the word Kind?
ReplyDeleteBeautiful backgrounds.
ReplyDelete“Encouraging Words” is a fun new release, and your cards are fantastic!
ReplyDeleteLove your beautiful heart cards and your galaxy background is amazing!
ReplyDeleteMy other comment didn't have “Encouraging Words” in it.
ReplyDeleteThis is a very nice release. Your last card is super cool !
ReplyDeleteLoved your "kindness" card. Will be back to read more about your galaxy card. Thx!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous cards! I love that you made your own backgrounds, both with stamping and watercolor...super fun! TFS!
ReplyDeleteLove these cards! Thank you or the inspiration!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful cards.
ReplyDeleteWOW! That galaxy card was FABULOUS and the kindness cards are so sweet. Thank you for sharing them!!
ReplyDeleteKindness does matter...very nice sentiment.
ReplyDeleteYour kindness cards are very pretty. I love the background. My favorite is the galaxy card, fantastic!
ReplyDeleteThese are beautiful.
ReplyDeleteFabulous designs, love the new Kindness matters die!TFS Heather!
ReplyDeleteLove the two-fer!
ReplyDeleteSome really great cards, love the wonky heart dies.
ReplyDeleteI love the galaxy that you've created for the star card! So pretty!
ReplyDelete"Encouraging Words"
ReplyDeleteLove the diagonal large word background!
ReplyDeleteSometimes a basic card can have great significance. Your kindness matters card will be so useful and quick to make up a bunch. Thanks for the idea.
ReplyDeleteI really like your cards and how you repeated the kindness theme on the background and with the diecut layered on top of the heart.
ReplyDeleteFAB designs-LOVE the you're a star card! LOVE this new ENCOURAGING WORDS release!!!
ReplyDeleteI love your cards with the Wonky Hearts and the new Kindness Matters dies! The wonky hearts have been on my wish list for a while and they look great with the new die. I love how you repeated the message in the background as well! Your galaxy card is beautiful!!
ReplyDeleteI love the idea of using that big work stamp to create a background! Speaking of backgrounds, that galaxy background is amazing!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful cards! I love those bright hearts on the subtle background! And the galaxy card is awesome! TFS
ReplyDeleteLove the sentiments in this release. I have got to try a galaxy background, it looks awesome.
ReplyDeleteLovely kindness matters cards!
ReplyDeleteReally beautiful cards with this new release!
ReplyDeleteLove your cards!!
ReplyDeleteGreat cards! I LOVE the background you created with the kind word.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful cards! I am loving the Encouraging Words blog hop.
ReplyDelete"Encouraging Words" are the best! Beautiful Cards!!
ReplyDeleteSimple and cute!! Love the bright colors of card stock you used. We all need "encouraging words" now an then. : )
ReplyDeleteGreat release & blog hop.
ReplyDeleteFabulous cards, Heather! The repeated word backgrounds give such a lovely understated backdrop for the heart focal point. Your galaxy background is amazing!
ReplyDeleteLove the pops of color against the white and the galaxy background!
ReplyDeleteGreat Kindness Matters cards. Love the backgrounds. Your galaxy background card is amazing.
ReplyDeleteEncouraging Words...Beautiful cards. I really like the Kindness ones. So pretty.
ReplyDeleteVery cute cards. This is an awesome release 🙂
ReplyDeleteI love the stitching on the hearts. It's the perfect detail for them. Thank you for sharing them and the one you did yesterday. They are allterrific!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful cards!
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