Monday, July 29, 2024

Blue Floral Card Set - Simon Says Stamp Cheering for You Release

 Good morning! Today I'm sharing a couple more cards using a new embossing folder from the NEW Cheering for You release from Simon Says Stamp - paired with a couple of previously released items!


For these cards, I ended up loving the reverse side of the NEW Tumbling Flowers 3D embossing folder - instead of using the raised area, I used the indented area. I did it in two shades of blue this time - and I love the different effect you get between the lighter and deeper shade. I added a glittery branch cut from glitter cardstock using the previously released Winsome Branch die, and a sentiment from Flower Love stamp set, heat embossed in white on black cardstock. Finishing touch was a few coordinating ombre pearl drops in the centers of some of the flowers! Here are some photos and close ups of the texture on these cards:










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Sunday, July 28, 2024

Leafy You Card Set - Simon Says Stamp Cheering for You Release

 Hello! Stopping by today to share my first few cards using the NEW Cheering for You release from Simon Says Stamp! I had fun playing with a new stencil set, and pairing it with a fabulous new sentiment stamp and die combo! And I did a couple different color options for fun - which also allowed me to try more of the sentiments!

The new Monstera layering stencil set is super fun! I kind of have a thing for them anyway, so I couldn't wait to play with these. I used some packs of Pinkfresh inks to blend the layers in 3 different monochromatic colors. I think paired them up with coordinating Rainbow Splash colored cardstock for the cardbases to carry through the monochromatic theme. I added sentiments using the You die - cut from white glitter cardstock for the main layer, and vellum for the shadow layer - and added supporting sentiments from the You stamp set. Finished off with some coordinating Dazzling Gems! Here are more photos of these completed cards:








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Thursday, July 25, 2024

More People Like You - Simon Says Stamp August Card Kit

 Hello! I'm popping in to share my another card using the newest August 2024 Simon Says Stamp Card Kit - Graceful Flowers! This month's kit has a lovely vintage floral vibe! The included stamp set by the same name features some beautiful florals, and pretty, scripty sentiments (there is also a coordinating die for this set available separately HERE). There is also some beautiful pattern paper, a fun embossing folder, flower die, ribbon, distress stain...that's all not to mention the cardstock, envelopes, and more! 

The monthly card kit has even more perks now when you sign up for the new Subscription service! There is a video HERE you can watch to learn more!


For this card, I went for a twist beyond a shabby chic and modern feel - keeping the colors light and bright and airy to achieve that affect. I used the new Blossom Swag embossing folder on some of the pattern paper in the kit, then ink blended some tone on tone ink around the edges, and added some texture with a distress tool. I adhered that down on my cardbase, added the sentiment, stamped, die cut, and popped up with foam adhesive. Finished off with some Clear Drops from Pinkfresh, and a twist of jute string tied in a bow! Here are some additional photos of this card:




Here is a closer look at the entire kit contents - you can see it all HERE:



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Saturday, July 13, 2024

Stripes and Florals card set - Simon Says Stamp August Card Kit

 Hello! I'm popping in to share my first cards using the newest August 2024 Simon Says Stamp Card Kit - Graceful Flowers! This month's kit has a lovely vintage floral vibe! The included stamp set by the same name features some beautiful florals, and pretty, scripty sentiments (there is also a coordinating die for this set available separately HERE). There is also some beautiful pattern paper, a fun embossing folder, flower die, ribbon, distress stain...that's all not to mention the cardstock, envelopes, and more! 

The monthly card kit has even more perks now when you sign up for the new Subscription service! There is a video HERE you can watch to learn more!


I loved the large floral border, and thought it would be so elegant in simple black on white on some of that pretty pattern paper. As usual, when I couldn't choose which paper to use, I just used 3 of my favorites! I stamped and die cut each flower cluster with the coordinating die (not included in the kit, but available HERE for purchase separately!), then trimmed them in half so they could come in from each side of the card, overlapping in the center. I layered them on with foam adhesive, then stamped and added the sentiments the same way. I finished each one off with some pretty Pinkfresh Clear Drops to add some sparkle! Here are more photos of these cards:






Here is a closer look at the entire kit contents - you can see it all HERE:





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Friday, July 12, 2024

Tea with a Friend - Pinkfresh Studio YouTube Live

 Good morning! I'm stopping by today to share a card I created earlier this week for a Pinkfresh Studio's YouTube Live. I used a variety of items that released earlier this year, and some unexpected layering and color combos! Scroll past this first photo for the video if you'd like to watch this card come together!


Here is the replay of the live video:


I used the Get Well Soon set from Pinkfresh, and while it is a fabulous set for that theme, I love that the sentiments can be changed up to give even more ways to put this set to use. For this card, I heat embossed the image and main sentiments in white on kraft cardstock, then ink blended over the top. I love the different look you get by doing this, and the crisp white lines. For the background, I used the Stippled Plaid press plate, doing it in red on pink cardstock, using a trick I learned from Carissa Wiley to help press plates work well on colored cardstock. Sentiments are from Beyond Happy and Cheers stamp sets. Some soft ribbon and a few jewels add some fun texture to this card! Here are more photos of this finished card:






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Thursday, July 11, 2024

Bright Lemons Card Set - Simon Says Stamp

 Good morning! Stopping by today to share a layered A2 size card, and then a tiny little card and envelope set that I created using lots of goodies from Simon Says Stamp - I think tiny cards and envelopes are my favorite thing ever after this - SOOO cute!

I had placed an order from Simon Says Stamp for a few items, and had no idea how well they would all work together! I used all but one item in my order for this little card set - and it was so fun to break new goodies out and use them right away! I started off with the larger card, using a mix of pattern paper from the 6x6 Carta Bella Fruit Stand pattern papers, and the SSS Daisy Oval Frame die for a focal point. Sentiments were added with a mix of Sunshine and Smiles stamp and die heat embossed in white on vellum, and a small secondary one from Just a Note stamp set. For the tiny card set, I used Banana cardstock, the SSS Scoring Board, and the Spellbinders 1-2 punch to create the bitty envelope. Then, of course, I had to create a cute mini card to go with it! For both cards, I finished off and embellished with some Warm Tone Gems - so sparkly! Here are more photos of both of these projects:








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