Wear Your Age Well - Simon Says Stamp DieCember 2025 Release

Hello! I've got another card to share today, using a few items from the NEW DieCember Release from Simon Says Stamp - and a kind of different-for-me color combo, paired with some fabulous pattern paper!

I actually started off with the main sentiment for this card - die cutting the Bouncy Happy Birthday die from Sunshine and Audrey cardstock - then I set out to find some pattern paper that it would look good on. That's not usually how I do that, but this ended up working out to be a fun and different combination for me, so I'm glad I did it this way! I ended up grabbing some Pinkfresh Lovely Lane pattern paper (the smaller paper pad is not available at SSS any longer, but the larger 12x12 is still there I noticed). I added a one of the Chunky A2 Scalloped Rectangles behind the panel of patter paper to help it pop a bit from my Cream cardbase, and before attaching them together, I wrapped some White Faux Silk ribbon around and tied in a pretty bow. Finished off with a few Moonlit Snow embellishments, and a secondary sentiment from the Just Sayin' Sentiment Strips! Here are more photos of this card:

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Make You Smile Snowman - Simon Says Stamp DieCember 2025 Release

Good morning! Excited today to be joining in on Day 1 of an incredible blog hop to celebrate the BRAND NEW and HUGE DieCember Release from Simon Says Stamp! Make sure to check out all the inspiration with this new release AND link up your creations as you receive your orders HERE in the Gallery created just for this release! And check out the graphic below to receive a FREE not-yet-released adorable "Bundled Snowman" die set FREE with any purchase from the DieCember Release products (will be automatically added to card!) through December 7, 2025 - while supplies last (offer ends at 11:59 PM EDT)!!!

I just love this cute snowman, which is another one that is currently available in the release - so if you are in the mood for snowmen, you could grab this one AND get the free one as well! 

I started off by die cutting and assembling the cute Snuggle Snowman using white glitter cardstock for the main body, then a mix of Black, Orange Peel, Cotton Candy, and Lipstick Red cardstocks. I used some Seafoam cardstock to create the cardbase, and layered over one of the new Nested Stitched Ovals dies. I also die cut several Splendid Snowflakes from more of the white glitter cardstock, and tucked those around, some on top and some behind the oval. The stamped sentiment is from the new Tag Greetings set, and I paired it with previously released Giggle Hugs sentiment die. Finishing touch was a good sprinkle of Bubblegum Dazzling Gems! Here are more photos of the finished card:

GIVEAWAY INFO:

Simon Says will be giving a $25 gift certificate to their online store at each stop along the hop - so make sure and leave a comment before you leave for a chance to win! Winners will be announced next Wednesday on the Simon Says Stamp Blog.

Simon Says Stamp Blog 

Heather Hoffman (you are here)

Barbara Tarayao

Cathy Zielske

Jennifer McGuire

Emily Midgett

Amy Rysavy

Heather Ruwe

Lisa Addesa

Miriam Prantner

Cheiron Brandon

Kath Stewart

Caryn Davies

Bonnie Crane

Rosemary Dennis

Heejung Hunsberger

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Winter Embroidery Hoop Ornament - Simon Says Stamp DieCember 2025 Release

Good morning! I'm dropping by with another fun project using the BRAND NEW and HUGE DieCember Release from Simon Says Stamp that just released! This is a fun hanging ornament, that is a mix of lots of different fun textures, from wood, to felt, to glitter cardstock - all so fun!

I pulled out my pack of Spellbinders Embroidery Hoop frames that I had picked up recently and wanted to put to use - it seemed perfect for this project, and was the perfect base! I first cut a circle with Basic Circles of Trend Collection Spellbinders Felt to back the hoop. Then I set about die cutting several new dies to create the decorations. I used Flourish Bear, cut from white glitter cardstock, and then added a little scarf for him from Snuggle Snowman, cut from more of the same felt to keep that texture tied in. The snowflakes were cut from some of the Card Front 2 pack using Splendid Snowflakes die, with a Mandarin Dazzling Gem in the center of each one. Sentiment was cut from Honey Gold and white cardstock using Sending Warm Hugs die, and then I tied on some Faux Silk white ribbon to give it a way to hang up! Here are more photos of this finished project:

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Warm Wishes Cozy Bird - Simon Says Stamp DieCember 2025 Release

Hello! Super excited to be sharing my first card with the BRAND NEW and HUGE DieCember Release from Simon Says Stamp that just dropped! I used a total of TEN new products on this one card - and in honor of the month, it also features almost entirely die cutting - no stamping to be seen! And I love the warm cozy vibes it's giving!

I don't even know where to begin listing what I used on this card - haha! The first thing I die cut and assembled was the lovely Sweet Songbird die, using a mix of white, Cream, Lipstick Red, Schoolhouse Red, and Chocolate Brown cardstocks. I did a bit of ink blending on the white base layer with Buttercream and Blush inks. Next, I die cut the Jewel Heart die, using Ivory glitter cardstock for the base layer, and white for the detail layer. I used Assorted Card Fronts 2 for some of the other die cutting - the Weaving Plate cover die and Pointy Pine Sprigs die, as well as for the base background layer for the card. I added Eyelet Layer Frames die for some lacy texture, and Warm Wishes Medley die for the main large sentiment. Secondary sentiment is from EZ Strips Reverse Just Sayin', paired with the new EZ Strips Slanted Rectangles dies. Finished off with some of the Moonlit Snow embellishment mix tucked around in little trios to finish off! Here is a closer look at this finished card:  

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Snowflake Ornament - Simon Says Stamp/Tim Holtz DieCember Surprise

Good morning! Today I'm sharing a project using a fun surprise freebie from Simon Says Stamp in partnership with Tim Holtz - free with any $30 purchase of Tim Holtz product! This fun 3D snowflake die was so fun to play with! There is also some NEW lightweight cardstock (that would work PERFECTLY for this die!) - but I used normal cardstock since I didn't have that in hand yet. :) 

I die cut my snowflake from Seafoam cardstock - cutting the outer part 3 times, and the center pieces each one time. Before assembling, I scored the lines with my scoreboard - since the cardstock was heavier, this helped it to be able to fold easier. I also did a touch of ink blending around the outer edges with Seafoam ink. I then assembled it, using thin sturdy adhesive tape to hold the seams together. I used liquid glue to hold the center pieces on, and set something on top to hold it all together. Once that all dried, I added lots of Dazzling Gems in Prism to the center, a string of Silver Cord, and then used my finger to smudge on some Glossy Accents before sprinkling over Rock Candy chunky glitter for lots of sparkle! Here are more photos of this fun finished project! :)

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Pattern Paper Framed Baby Cards - Simon Says Stamp

Good morning! This past week I shared a few baby cards I put together to build up my stash - and since that didn't feel like enough baby cards to have on hand (been going to lots of baby showers lately!), I decided to assemble a few more. I used a fun frame die from Simon Says Stamp - and paired it with some lovely pattern paper to help this set of cards come together so quickly and easily! 

I started off with some fun backgrounds, and then the main panels from some Echo Park 6x6 pattern paper - a mix of Baby on Board Girl, and Baby on Board Boy. I trimmed the front panels with A2 Rectangle dies, and cut white frame using Lacy Point Frames die. Then I just layered up pattern paper and the framed panels, using foam adhesive to pop the frames up. Easy peasy! And now I have a nice big stash of baby cards to pull out when needed - some boy, some girl, and some neutral for those fun surprises! Here are lots of photos of these finished cards:

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