Holly Jolly Poinsettia Frame - Simon Says Stamp And Everything Nice Release

Good morning! I'm popping in again this week, this time with a card using more of the And Everything Nice Release from Simon Says Stamp! I love the monochromatic color scheme on this card, and who doesn't love a Christmas card that has this much pink on it? Okay...I realize there are probably some people that wouldn't...but you could use any monochromatic color scheme for this design and it would be fun! :) 

I started off this card by using the Beautiful Poinsettia Frame embossing folder on Cotton Candy cardstock. I misted with water before running it through my machine, to get a nice deep impression. Once it dried, I turned over to the negative space, and used the new Salmon ink pad direct to paper, and swiped it across the design several times. It inked up the higher areas and details, and left the main areas of debossed florals a lighter shade. Such a pretty effect! I then stamped and layered up the new Holly Jolly layering stamp set with the new ink family of Shell, Salmon, and Coral, then die cut with the coordinating dies, also cutting an additional unstamped layer from Ivory glitter cardstock to add an extra shadow effect behind. I die cut some frames with the new Frames die from more Ivory glitter cardstock, as well as those adorable little hearts, and then assembled all the layers! Here are more photos of this finished card:

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Wrapped with Love Limited Edition Holiday Gift Giving Kit - Simon Says Stamp

 Hello! Today I've got a few cards to share with you using a BRAND new LIMITED edition holiday gift giving kit from Simon Says Stamp! While this kit is definitely geared towards gift packaging and tags (and I have a few tags to share below as well), I also couldn't resist making a set of cards witht he lovely pattern paper in the kit! Every beautifully packaged gift needs a card as well, don't you think?

These first cards are pretty much made up of lots of the pattern paper in the kit. The new Collaging Tile die is actually sized perfectly to fit some of the square elements in the pattern paper - so I used it to die cut out the center pieces on these cards, then trimmed other paper to mat behind or fit on my cardbases. I added some of the pretty red May Arts ribbon and Gold metallic string to embellish, and foam adhesive to pop the front panel up for dimension. Keep scrolling to see the tags I created - but here is a closer look at these cards:

Next up - more of that pattern paper, but this time mixed with a bit of the included stamp set! For these, I used the Collaging Tile die again, but a smaller one to cut out the main center pieces, then trimmed varying sizes of pattern paper to adhere behind it, trimming off anything that hung off the edge of the tag. I used the branch die from the Wrapped with Love stamp set with Pine ink, and stamped a bit of a border around the edges. For the left card, I kept the color more bold, and the right card I used more second generation stamping for a softer effect. I couldn't decide which style I liked better, so I did one of each! I added more of that red ribbon at the top, stapled in place, then embellished with Dazzling Clear gems. Finally, I applied some Glossy Accents in select areas, and sprinkled on the magical Rock Candy Chunky Glitter for lots of sparkle! I have one more set of tags below - but here is a better look at these tags and their sparkle:

These final tags are tiny and cute! I used the American Crafts Green Tags with sparkly twine, and stamped the floral image from the Wrapped with Love stamp set around the edges, and added some white splatter. I used a couple of the embossed and die cut Wrapped Up embossing folder pieces, cut from white cardstock, and with a bit of Apple ink blended over the top, and popped those up with foam, then added another sentiment from the stamp set. On the reverse (see the next photo), I stamped an additional sentiment and tiny bow image! Here are more photos of these finished tags:

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Peace Nativity Shaker - Simon Says Stamp And Everything Nice 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 And Everything Nice 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 "Christmas Candle" 3x4 stamp set FREE with any purchase from the And Everything Nice Release products (will be automatically added to card!) through November 9, 2025 - while supplies last (offer ends at 11:59 PM EDT)!!! 

Today I'm sharing a shaker card using some new items from the release - and I love the color combo in warm pink tones!

I started off by die cutting The Nativity die from a panel of white cardstock to create a window - and saved the detailed die cut as well. I also cut it from a small piece of Honey Gold cardstock. I layered together the two detail pieces to make them a little more stable and sturdy - as well as dimensional. I created my shaker window, and filled it with some of the stunning new Mulled Wine embellishment mix, then for a soft background, I used a piece of pink vellum from Studio Light - you could also ink blend, but I love the softness of vellum as well! I adhered the detail layer inside the window, adhering with tiny dots of liquid glue. The sentiment is from the Peacebird set, stamped in Nocturne ink, then heat embossed with clear embossing powder for a bold image with a bit of shine. The finishing touch was a tiny bow made from Lawn Fawn white twine! Here is a closer look at this 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  

Nina-Marie Trapani

Cathy Zielske

Heather Hoffman (you are here)

Jennifer McGuire

Laura Bassen

Barbara Tarayao

Mindy Eggen

Miriam Prantner

Heather Ruwe

Bibi Cameron

Yana Smakula

Jean Doeringsfeld

Betsy Green

Maura Hibbitts

Amanda Fitterer

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Merry Christmas Poinsettias - Simon Says Stamp And Everything Nice Release

Good morning! I'm back with yet another a card today, using more of the BRAND NEW And Everything Nice Release from Simon Says Stamp! This card is all about the die cutting - no stamping to be seen!

I used some lovely colors of Concord and 9th colored cardstock to do my die cutting with the Poinsettia Cover Die, then inset the various pieces from different colors. (I saved all my other pieces, and have some other cards I need to finish, that will have a completely modern and fun look - so watch for those sometime soon!). I die cut the Bouncy Merry Christmas, using some of the metallic cardstock in that same color pack, and also just the centers of the poinsettias from white glitter cardstock. As a finishing touch, I used a white gel pen to add some accents on the flowers and leaves. I love the peaceful color tones! Here are more photos of the finished card:

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Jolly Christmas Wishes - Simon Says Stamp And Everything Nice Release

Good morning! I'm back with a card today, using more of the BRAND NEW And Everything Nice Release from Simon Says Stamp that just released, and this card feels like a Christmas party to me! So many fun images all in one space, and with so many happy colors too!

I started off by stamping all the fun layering stamps in the new Festive Merriment set, and die cutting with the coordinating dies. I used two of the newly released ink colors for this as well - Shell and Coral (LOVE this new color family!), and added in Brick, Cookie, Jade, and Juniper. I used some of the Sea Glass cardstock in the release with the new Wispy Pine Needle Frame embossing folder for the background, and die cut a large Stitched Oval from some white cardstock to create a window. I die cut the jolly from the new Holiday Trio 1 die set, and stamped and die cut the supporting sentiments from the new Holly Jolly set. Then I just assembled everything together, mixing and matching foam adhesive for dimension. Finally, I embellished with a mix of Dazzling gems in Mandarin and Gold! Here are more photos of this finished card and all it's fun elements:

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