Showing posts with label gems. Show all posts
Showing posts with label gems. Show all posts

Thursday, September 24, 2026

Pinkfresh Studio - Simon Says Stamp STAMPtember Collaboration

Hello again! I've only got a few more surprises to share with you this month, and today is the next of the Simon Says Stamp STAMPtember Exclusive Collaborations! Today we are featuring the ever lovely designs of Pinkfresh Studio with a gorgeous stamp and die set with a layering stencil to color your image in beautifully! I was so tempted to go with pink or red blooms, but decided to slightly embrace the beginnings of fall with yellow flowers, but still keep the green tones, since summer hasn't fully abandoned most of us yet!


I started off by stamping the main image from Grace and Gratitude, and heat embossing in gold. I then used a mix of SSS inks with the layering stencils to color in - Zest, Honey, Mandarin, Jade, Eucalyptus, and Juniper. I stamped one of the sentiments from the set (love the font on these - as well as the sentiment options!) - and then die cut them all out. I had a leftover frame that was from die cutting an A2 Stitched Rectangle from Sage cardstock that was a perfect pairing, and I used Cream cardstock for the cardbase for some subtle contrast with the white cardstock used for the stamping and stenciling. A few Dazzling Clear gems finish this card off! Here is a closer look at all the details:






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Wednesday, September 23, 2026

Gina K September 2026 Release Cards for Simon Says Stamp

Good morning! This morning I have a few projects to share that I created with the newest Gina K Release that is now available at Simon Says Stamp! I received a few items from the release, and had fun putting these festive cards together - as well as a fun little snowflake ornament! Scroll to the bottom of this post to see all the projects I created in more detail.


I did some stamping, ink blending, stenciling, and of course added lots of sparkly elements.  I used traditional Christmas colors of red and green, and set them off with some Navy and a hint of pink - it was a fun color palette that was so fun! You can find all the supplies linked below, and here are some photos showing more of the details on these cards:














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Thursday, September 17, 2026

Love You Hearts - Simon Says Stamp STAMPtember Release

Good morning! Today I'm posting another card I created for the huge Simon Says Stamp STAMPtember Release at the beginning of this month, and hadn't had a chance to share yet! This was another one of the sets my daughter, Katie, designed, and this is actually a card based on her idea that she shared with me! I had so much fun creating it, and the colors are just so happy and bright, I can't help but smile!


I started off by using my MISTI to stamp the rainbow of hearts from Lots of Love on a panel of white cardstock. I used the newly released Rainbow Splash ink cubes, and chose the colors Dandelion, Pumpkin, Grass, Sea, Heather, and Crimson. I then stamped the outline with black ink - purposely stamping it imperfectly, and slightly offset on most of them (completely by accident, I stamped the red almost perfectly!). Also added the XO in the centers, and the sentiment die cut and popped up with foam. I trimmed that panel down with an A2 Rectangle die, then added a panel of black cardstock cut with A2 Postage Rectangles to make it pop. I originally adhered that to a white cardbase, but wouldn't you know, it was a bit crooked! So, to fix that, I trimmed it down straight, then adhered it onto a new cardbase. Easy fix, and just added a touch more dimension! Finished off with a few tiny rows of Clear Dazzling gems! Here are more photos of the finished card:






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Wednesday, September 16, 2026

Warm Wishes Penguins - Simon Says Stamp STAMPtember Feature

Hello! Today is a special STAMPtember surprise from Simon Says Stamp - and instead of a special collab or huge release, its a special mini release of embossing folders with coordinating dies, and a FLASH SALE (use COUPON code FAST to get discount!) on all  of them PLUS previously released embossing folders with dies! You can find them all tucked into this category HERE if you want to check out the options! I'm using one of the new sets to create this cute little card!


I started off by die cutting the Penguin Pals single die 3 times from white cardstock, then running it through the embossing folder. I then used Copic markers to carefully color the image in. I also used the embossing folder on a panel of Steel cardstock, and used the debossed side for my background. I cut a Chunky Scalloped Oval from white cardstock, then two sizes of Chunky Ovals dies - one from white cardstock, one from white glitter cardstock. On the white one, I blended Shell and Periwinkle inks and then added some white splatter. For the sentiment, I used Warm Wishes die and vellum and black cardstock. I tucked a couple of the penguins peeking out, and added a few Dazzling Clear gems to finish off! Here's a closer look:






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Tuesday, September 15, 2026

Trinity Stamps - Simon Says Stamp STAMPtember Collaboration

Hello again! Back today to the Simon Says Stamp STAMPtember Exclusive Collaborations, and today's might be one of my favorites of the entire month! Trinity Stamps outdid themselves with this adorable cutie-pie set! I just wanna squish him!!!


I was inspired by a fun color combo on Pinterest, and I love how fresh and fun it is! I stamped and clear heat embossed the adorable little yeti from Confetti Yeti, and colored him in with Copic markers (colors noted below in supply list). I die cut one of the Hand-stitched Rectangles from Seashell cardstock, and from Gina K Cadet Blue cardstock. I used a Drifting Stitched Border die to trim that down to create the ground, then trimmed a bit off the Seashell panel before adhering together. That way I could make my rectangle a bit shorter and leave room for my sentiment underneath. I added a Stitched Circle cut from Creamsicle cardstock, with one side trimmed off, then added my little yeti on a Charm Spinner to make it twirl for fun! Adhered everything on an Ivory cardbase, then added a few Clear Dazzling gems and some Nuvo glitter drops on the party hat and balloons for added sparkle! Here's a closer look at all the little details:






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Sunday, September 13, 2026

Little Note of Thanks - Simon Says Stamp October 2026 Card Kit

Hello! I'm dropping by to share my first card using the newest October 2026 Simon Says Stamp Card Kit - Homespun Gratitude! This month's stamp set in the kit has some adorable doodled images that are so versatile! There is also a fun 3D embossing folder called Verdant Wreath included, and some AMAZING stitched rectangle dies that are a new favorite for me. There are so many goodies in the kit! Including colored cardstock, gems, tags, printed patterned card fronts - and lots more! There are also a couple add on sets available in the store now!

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


This card is clean and simple, but I feel it fits the feeling of the adorable Homespun Gratitude stamp set in the kit. I just love the cute vibes of the design! Not to mention the amazing new A2 Hand-stitched Rectangles die set - that is definitely a new favorite that I will be using a LOT! I used some of the Card Front panels in the kit - specifically the Sage, Creamsicle, and Honey cardstock - on this card. I left the main image just stamped in black and white, then stamped and die cut the sentiment with the (available separately) coordinating die, cutting it a couple extra times from Honey cardstock to offset for a shadow effect. I colored some of the Clear Dazzling gems in the kit with a Copic marker to custom match them (something I've never tried before, but so fun!). A couple thin strips of that Creamsicle cardstock at a steep angle on the Sage background are the perfect finishing touch! Here are more photos:






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