Simon Says Stamp Peaceful Bird

Hello Crafty Friends, and welcome back! We are celebrating the DieCember release with a super fun Instagram Hop, so be sure to check that out for your chance to win a gift card to the Simon’s website! Who doesn’t love winning gift cards, am I right?! Today’s project is featuring the new Flourish Bird in an icy surrounding along with the EZ Strips Christmas stamp, so let’s go ahead and get into the details!

NOTE: all supplies are linked in the thumbnails at the end of this blog post.

I began this project by die cutting the bird twice from red cardstock, and ink blended it using Brick ink. Once done with the ink blending, I assembled the bird with foam tape in between the two layers. I then got started on the spruce sprigs.

The greenery was cut several times from Fern and Forest cardstock, adding the Diamond Dust to them using liquid glue. Those were all set aside to dry while I worked on the rest of the card. The sentiment was stamped using VersaMark Ink, heat set using Princess Gold Embossing Powder and trimmed out using the EZ Strips Rounded Rectangles die.

The background was created using a panel of the forest cardstock that was gold splattered and the Whirl Diamond Plate cut from the same cardstock. That was adhered in place and I began adhering the sprigs in place as well. Some of the sprigs were trimmed off and tucked in different place for a more full appearance. The bird and sentiment were adhered using foam tape to finish up.

That does it for this one! Sorry if you guys are tired of the icy leaves, I’ve just been having so much fun making them! Don’t forget to join the Instagram Hop! Comment along the hop for your chance to win a gift card. Thanks so much for joining me, and I hope you have an awesome day!

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Simon Says Stamp Christmas Grid

Welcome back, Crafters! Thanks so much for stopping by to check out today’s project featuring the new Tree Plate from Simon’s latest release, And Everything Nice. This is a simple card that would be great for mass producing, that is of course, if you like die cutting! Let’s go ahead and get into the details.

NOTE: all supplies are linked in the thumbnails at the end of this blog post.

I began this project by die cutting the Tree Plate from red cardstock and splattering the trees with white ink. I used the negative panel to adhere to my card base with removable tape to help in the placement of the trees.

The trees were adhered using foam tape, and the sentiment was glued directly atop those. I decided that I needed something on the tops of the trees, so I die cut the Mini Hearts Party from silver cardstock and glued them in place to finish up.

That does it for this project! Like I said, a super simple one, but I do love me a good grid pattern! Don’t forget to check out the entire And Everything Nice release over on Simon’s website. Thanks again for stopping by, and have yourself a great day!

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Simon Says Stamp Pink Poinsettia

Hi Friends, and thanks so much for joining me! I’m back today with a project featuring the new Layering Pine Sprigs from Simon’s latest release, And Everything Nice. Let’s get into the details for this one, and a little back story of how it came about.

NOTE: all supplies are linked in the thumbnails at the end of this blog post.

I began this project by die cutting the sprigs a bunch of times from Fern and Forest cardstock. I assembled the pieces and set them aside to dry while I worked on the rest of the card. I die cut the sunflower from pink cardstock three times and did some ink blending using Carnation ink. I cut the center of the flower from Green Apple cardstock and assembled all of those pieces together. For some interest and shine, I added some green gems to the center.

Now for the back story .. I had all of the assembled pin sprigs on my desk when I received a phone call from my daughter, so I sat playing with them and moving them around when they ended up in this starburst pattern and that’s how this particular design came to be. I had originally planned on just having them here and there around the flower, but I like this better! I die cut the Acorn Bundle from Desert Storm and chocolate and ink blended that using Mocha ink.

My background was created using the Snowflake Burst Pinpoint Plate and I adhered the sprigs in place using liquid glue, while the flower and acorns were adhered with foam tape. The sentiment was stamped using VersaFine Onyx Black and heat set using clear embossing powder. It was trimmed out using the coordinating die cut three times for a stacked sentiment. That was also added using foam strips to finish up.

That does it for this project. I hope you enjoyed it! I know this is technically a sunflower die cut, but I thought it was fine to use it as a poinsettia. What do you think? Don’t forget to check out the entire And Everything Nice release over on Simon’s website. Thanks again for stopping by, and I hope you have an awesome day!

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Simon Says Stamp Snowy Hillside

Welcome back, and thanks for joining me for today’s project featuring the Snowy Hillside Embossing Folder from Simon’s latest release, And Everything Nice. Let’s go ahead and get right into the details.

NOTE: all supplies are linked in the thumbnails at the end of this blog post.

I began this project by embossing a panel of Neenah 110lb cardstock and coloring the trees and stream using Copic markers. I added some Diamond Dust to the falling snowflakes as well as the trees for added interest. The sentiment strips were added using foam tape for a little bit of dimension. The embossed panel was adhered to a Fern colored panel before being adhered to the card base to finish up.

A simple project for today! Don’t forget to check out the entire And Everything Nice release over on Simon’s website. Thanks again for stopping by, and I hope you have an awesome day!

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Simon Says Stamp Triangle Trees

Hello Crafty Friends, and welcome back! I’m so glad you stopped by for today’s project featuring the new Triangle Whirl Trees from Simon’s latest release, And Everything Nice. There is a Triangle Tab die cut that these trees work with, but I wanted to create a card instead, so let’s go through the details!

NOTE: all supplies are linked in the thumbnails at the end of this blog post.

I began this project by die cutting the trees several times from Green Apple, Fern and Forest cardstock colors. I then did some ink blending on the edges of the lighter trees using Field and Artichoke inks.

Once I was done with my ink blending, I went ahead and gold splattered all of the trees. While those were drying, I die cut the Simple Peace once from gold cardstock and twice from the Forest cardstock, adhering all of those together for a stacked sentiment. I cut a panel of cardstock and arranged my trees and then used Press n Seal to pick them all up.

I applied liquid glue to the back of the trees and adhered them to the panel, trimming off any excess. I did have to go back in and apply glue under all of the overlapping layers to make sure that everything was secure. I adhered the panel to the card base and glued the sentiment in place to finish up.

That does it for this project! I hope you enjoyed it! I really love the look of all the layered trees on this one. Don’t forget to check out the entire And Everything Nice release over on Simon’s website. Thanks again for stopping by, and I hope you have a wonderful day!

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Simon Says Stamp Peaceful Trees

Hello Friend, and welcome back! Thanks for stopping by to check out today’s project featuring the Tree Plate from Simon’s latest release, And Everything Nice. I made several cards with this plate, and this is by far my favorite! Let’s run through the deets!

NOTE: all supplies are linked in the thumbnails at the end of this blog post.

I began by die cutting the plate once from Rose Gold Metallic cardstock and once from Champagne Glitter cardstock. These colors work so beautifully together! Before adhering the trees to the card base, I splattered it with a rose gold ink that is so beautiful!

I used the negative panel and adhered that to the card base with removable tape so that I could get the tree placement perfect. The trees were adhered in place using foam tape. The Simple Peace was cut once from the metallic cardstock and three times from Neenah and adhered all of those together for a stacked sentiment. That was glued in place to finish up.

A super simple project, and it comes together so quickly! I’m probably going to use this design for my personal holiday cards this year, as I don’t have a whole lot of time to dedicate to them. I’m also hosting a crafting group at my home, and we’ll be using this design as well, just in traditional reds and greens. Thanks again for stopping by, and I hope you have a wonderful day!

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Simon Says Stamp Holiday Florals

Hello Friends and welcome back! There’s a super fun Instagram Hop happening today, so you’ll want to check that out and comment along the hop for your chance to win a $25 gift card. My project is featuring the new Holiday Duo paired with some florals, because we all know that I love florals! Let’s go ahead and run through the details!

NOTE: all supplies are linked in the thumbnails at the end of this blog post.

I began this project by die cutting the Rustic Layering Flower and the flowers from the Fine Floral Stem from Neenah 110lb cardstock. I also die cut the Etched Berry Branch and the Arching Spruce Sprig from Green Apple, Fern and Forest cardstock colors. The ink blending on the flowers uses Brick, Bubblegum and Peony inks, while some of the leaves use Field ink.

Once I was done with all of the ink blending and assembling the flowers, I worked on the background, which was created using the Faceted Snowflakes Embossing Folder and the A2 Scalloped Rectangles. I die cut the joy sentiment once from Red Matte Metallic cardstock and twice from red cardstock, adhering all of those together for a stacked sentiment.

I adhered my background panel to the card base and began adhering the leaves in place first using liquid glue. The smaller flowers were glued in place, and the larger flowers were adhered with foam tape. The sentiment was added along with some red gems to finish up.

That does it for this project! I hope you enjoyed it! Don’t forget to join the Instagram Hop for your chance to win a gift card! Thanks again for stopping by, and I hope you have an awesome day!

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Simon Says Stamp Peaceful Nordic Tree

Hello Crafty Friends, and welcome back! Today’s project is featuring the new Frosty Nordic Tree from Simon’s latest release, Sugar & Spice. I love a red and aqua color combo, so that’s where I went with this one. Let’s get into the details!

NOTE: all supplies are linked in the thumbnails at the end of this blog post.

I began this project by die cutting the tree pieces three times from Neenah cardstock. I cut three times, because I wasn’t sure if I was going to use all three or just one. As you can see, I opted to use just one. Once I was done with the die cutting, I did some ink blending on the bottom of the pieces using Dew and Mist inks.

The tree pieces were adhered together using liquid glue, and I decided that I wanted the tree to in fact, be frosty. I added some liquid glue to the lines on the tree and sprinkled clear glitter over it. That was set aside to dry while I worked on the other pieces of the card.

I die cut the peace three times from red cardstock, as well as a heart from the Clipping Heart die cut. I used the A2 Postage Rectangles to cut a panel and splatter it with the Mist ink. The tree and heart were adhered using foam tape, while the sentiment was glued directly to the panel to finish up.

That does it for this one! A clean and simple design, but I like how this one turned out! Thanks again for stopping by, and I hope you have an amazing day!

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Simon Says Stamp Snowy Plaque Slide

Hello Friends, and welcome back! It’s been a little bit! I was super busy creating for the STAMPtember collab sets, and took a smidge of a break. I’m back today with a card featuring the new Plaque Slides from Simon’s latest release, Sugar & Spice. Let’s get to the details!

NOTE: all supplies are linked in the thumbnails at the end of this blog post.

I went into this project knowing that I wanted to make a shaker card, so I used the A2 Scalloped Rectangles to cut the frame. I then used snowflakes from the Snowflake Season set to stamp onto acetate using white ink and heat embossed using clear embossing powder. For the background, I remembered that I had some Color Blend Cardstock hanging around, so I also cut that using the A2 Scalloped Rectangles.

The slide was created using silver cardstock and the new Plaque Slides die cut along with the new Plaque Slides Christmas stamp set. I used the same white ink and embossing powder for the sentiment. I wanted the slide to be a bit more sturdy, so I cut it an additional four times from Neenah and glued all of those together.

The Lilac ink paired perfectly with the Color Blend cardstock, so I splattered my card base with that and set that aside to dry while I worked on the shaker. I glued the acetate to the frame and used foam tape to build the walls of the shaker. I sprinkled in some Diamond Dust and adhered the purple panel in place. My ribbon was woven in place and secured using liquid glue before everything was adhered to the card bae to finish up.

That does it for this project! I hope you enjoyed it! Based on the name of this new Christmas stamp set, I have to believe there will be other sets coming in the future! Don’t forget to head on over to check out the entire Sugar & Spice release! Thanks again for stopping by, and I hope you have a wonderful day!

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Simon Says Stamp + Tim Holtz STAMPtember Collaboration Set

Hello Friends, and welcome back! It’s time for the Tim Holtz Collaboration that you’ve all been waiting for! Tim actually has SIX new holiday products that are part of Tim’s STAMPtember Technique Workshop! How exciting is that?! As you know, from previous classes with Tim, these kits sell out super fast, and there are limited quantities available! With that being said, if you’d like one, don’t delay in grabbing yours TODAY! My project is featuring the new Festive Watercolor along with the new Festive Sentiments, so let’s go ahead and go through the deets!

NOTE: all supplies are linked in the thumbnails at the end of this blog post.

I began this project by creating an ink smooshed panel using Simon Cabbage, Kale, Pine and Field inks. I worked one color at a time, and smooshed the ink onto my glass mat and spritzed it with water. I smooshed my panel into the puddle and dried it with my heat tool before moving on to the next color. Once I was satisfied with the panel, I stamped a leaf from the Festive Watercolor set using VersaFine Onyx Black ink and heat set it using clear embossing powder. I did this several times to have enough to make a swag.

I then used the coordinating die to trim those leaves out. I stamped the sentiment, which is from the new Festive Sentiments set, onto Crimson cardstock using VersaFine again, and heat setting it the same way. I did cut the sentiment three times for a stacked sentiment look.

My background was created using a really old embossing folder from Tim Holtz with some ink blending on the edges using Brick ink for some added depth. As I always say, I needed more leaves, so I used the Arching Spruce Sprig from Simon and cut those from Forest cardstock. I took everything over and gave it a good white splatter!

I adhered the stamped leaves and sentiment using foam strips and tucked in the other leaves, securing those with liquid glue. The panel was adhered to a black panel for added contrast, and I added some red gems to areas where a berry might go to finish up.

That does it for this project! I hope you enjoyed it as much as I did! Be sure to snag your kit TODAY for this workshop, as supplies are limited! Thanks again for joining me, and I hope you have a wonderful day!

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