Saturday, October 8, 2022

Christmas Berries - Simon Says Stamp Cozy Hugs Release Blog Hop Day 2

 Good morning! Excited today to be joining in on Day 2 of an incredible blog hop to celebrate the BRAND NEW Cozy Hugs Release from Simon Says Stamp! Make sure and check out all the inspiration with this new release AND link up your creations as you receive your orders HERE in the Galleries created just for this release! And check out the graphic below to receive a FREE Giant Hugs die with any purchase and the coupon code below through October 9, 2022 as well - while supplies last (code expires at 11:59 PM EDT)!!! 


I have a couple cards to share today for the hop that pair up a couple of different sets - while unexpected, they go together so well!

I went with a super neutral and elegant color combo - using cream and white cardstock for some soft color contrast for the main part of the cards, then pops of deep red and brown for the berries. Paired up with some crisp black for the sentiments - I love how it came out together!


For both cards, I stamped and heat embossed one of the images from the new Glistening Snowflakes stamp set in white on cream cardstock. It just adds a very soft and pretty bit of texture to that background - so fun! I die cut the windows using the coordinating dies first actually, then lined up the stamp in the negative space of the die cut over the cream panel. That gave me perfect alignment for my card layouts.


I actually found it super fun and relaxing to die cut the branches and berries. I ended up chatting on the phone at the time, and just sat and die cut and layered them together. For this first card, once the card was fully assembled, I added some Glossy Accents just to the smaller berries. It added some fun variation in texture and a bit of shine that is such a cool effect!


On that first card I added a sentiment from the previously released Good Cheer stamp set on the bottom panel, before mounting it over the top with foam adhesive.


This second card was created very similarly - using a different stamp image and coordinating die for a different look.


This one has a sentiment from a previously released Reverse Sentiment Strip set - I love those for effortlessly adding sentiments to cards! I finished off both cards with some Clear Iridescent Drops from Pinkfresh Studio - adding some of the small ones directly onto the berries on this card.


If you are looking for a bit more inspiration with this fun release (and a completely different look!) - I shared these cards a couple days ago when the release went live. You can read all the details for these cards HERE if you want more info:


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.

Product links are all below - including affiliate links where possible, which simply means that if you use one of the links below, I receive a small commission at no additional cost to you. Thanks so much for supporting my blog, and stopping by! Have a wonderful day!!!


48 comments:

  1. Such unique cards and beautiful. Crisp and fresh like fresh snow

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  2. What lovely cards. The pop of red and brown on the white is so elegant. And how fun to use the negative space of the dies.

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  3. I LOVE the berries and how you put the gems on them! What gorgeous cards!

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  4. These are absolutely beautiful--right to my Pinterest board!

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  5. Such elegant and classy cards, Heather!

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  6. I can't decide which card is my favorite! I love how soft your background is. It really offsets the berries!

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  7. Wonderful way to use a die cut shape in background.
    Melissa
    "Sunshine HoneyBee"

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  8. Love the die cuts. The red berry branches
    peeking out of the circle are a fun idea.
    thanks for sharing txmlhl(at)yahoo(dot)com

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  9. Oh wow! I really love your cards so simple yet elegant! The use of shapes to display the berries and branches is a great design.

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  10. Fabulous designs! Love the n\neutral colors and die cut shapes, those berries just POP! And those puffins are adorable! Great creations!

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  11. I like the idea of combining the Cream and White card stock.
    It gives your cards a new twist.
    Thanks for the inspiration, I will have to try these combinations.

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  12. Ooh, so happy to see some geometric inspiration! Love that the geometric cards are still so festive and even soft-looking. Great ideas, thank you!

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  13. Love the unexpected aperture of the berry cards. Really spotlights them. And how cute the Puffins are! Super Fun!

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  14. Those berries make for some beautiful cards. Love your idea of tucking them into an opening on the card.

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  15. Outstanding cards! I love the beautiful blended backgrounds on the puffin cards, but the circle cut out with berry sprig is over the top for me.

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  16. Lovely cards--love the more elegant geometric shapes and the puffins are adorable!

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  17. Beautiful cards. Love the spray of berries. The puffins are cute.

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  18. Wow!!!! Your Berry branch cards are Gorgeous!!! I love your adorable puffin cards!!!

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  19. Gorgeous cards! Love the designs.
    Thanks for sharing.

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  20. Terrific cards Heather. I love the unique look of the sprays of berries.

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  21. The berry branches are just striking. I love the look

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  22. Love the colors and textures! Pretty cards!

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  23. Lovely cards. I really like the clean and graphic design.

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  24. Heather, these card are wonderful. I like the 'simplicity' of the die-cute window with the berries branch and a touch of bling, which brings such a touch of elegance. The sentiments add such a beautiful 'grand finale'... really nice. Thank you for sharing.

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  25. So clean and crisp. I really like it!

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  26. love the designs on your cards - very inspiring

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  27. The floral stems are just glorious....love your projects!

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  28. Oh Heather, these are so stunning! Wowza! Can't take my eyes off these!

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  29. Heather: First, hello! I haven't been by in a while and I do hope you are happy and blessed. Your art is, as always, fabulous. The inspiration during this release has been amazing. The products are lovely. Take care and God bless you, my creative blog friend.

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  30. I love how the deep red pops against the white and cream, so elegant!

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  31. Love the berries. Lovely and elegant. So much to love in this release. Christmas is coming ...

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  32. Loving your elegant cards and truly admiring the subtle embossed bg with the Glistening Snowflakes!! Gorgeous touch and am seeing such a variety of cards by you talented DT using these products showing their versatility! Great for all of our projects!

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  33. Beautiful cards! I love those puffins!

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  34. I love these elegant and clean card designs.

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  35. Both sets of cards are very graceful.

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  36. Oh- those berries. That color really grabs you.

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  37. Very pretty cards, Heather! Love the red and brown berries.

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  38. Love both styles, thank you for sharing!

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