Simon Says Stamp STAMPtember Tim Holtz Collaboration

Hello Crafty Friends, and welcome back! YES, it’s the day that we’ve all been waiting for, the Tim Holtz Collaboration set for STAMPtember! You guys, this is such a fun set! It has two die sets, one set is a postage stamp set, and the other is the set that die cuts all of the fun images! Let’s go ahead and go through the details for this project!

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

I began this project by stamping all of the images from the set. I just peeled the set from the plastic and plopped the whole thing into the Misti! I figured that I could figure out what I was going to use later. I used VersaFine Onyx Black ink for the stamping and Ranger Clear Embossing Powder to heat set.

I then went to work coloring the images that I wanted to use with Copic Markers. I’ll link to those colors in the thumbnails below. Once the coloring was complete, I used the coordinating dies to trim the images out. I knew that I wanted to create a grid for my card, so I also cut nine of the small postage squares from black cardstock.

For some of the images on my card, I added some elements of interest. I added red gems to the Christmas tree, glitter to Santa’s hat and Glossy Accents to several of the images. Once those were dry, I adhered the images to the black squares using foam tape. My center square needed a sentiment, so I stamped this one using VersaMark Ink and heat set it using white embossing powder.

I created a background panel to work on using the SSS Postage Stamp Edge Frames and glued my images in place, while the middle sentiment was adhered using foam tape so that it would match the dimension of the other squares. The panel was then adhered to the card base to finish up.

That does it for this project! I hope you enjoyed it as much as I did! Be sure to grab your TH STAMPtember Collaboration set before it sells out, because once it’s gone, it’s gone forever! Thanks again for stopping by, and don’t forget to stay awesome!

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Simon Says Stamp Everything is Okayer Now

Hello! Hello! Thanks so much for stopping by! I’m back today with a project featuring the new Coffee Time set. Are you a coffee drinker? If so, this set is definitely for you! I’m loving all of the fun sentiments in this set! Let’s go ahead and go through the details!

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

For the background on this one, I used the SSS Brush Strokes stencil along with SSS Pawsitively Saturated Ink in Latte, Cappuccino and Mocha. Once the ink blending was complete, I used the SSS Postage Stamp Edge Frames to trim it down. I stamped the coffee mug and the sentiments from the SSS Coffee Time set using VersaFine Onyx Black ink and heat set those using Ranger Clear Embossing Powder. I used the coordinating dies to trim those out, cutting the sentiments two more times for that stacked look.

I decided that I wanted some other coffee cups, and the only one that I could find is from the SSS Happy Fall Y’all set. So, I stamped that one twice and did the same heat setting, and colored it in using Copics E31, E37, C1, C2, C3, G21 and G24.

Before assembling the card, I did splatter the base using TH Distress Mica Spray in Crooked Broomstick. The striped panel was adhered, and all of the elements on the front of the card were adhered using foam strips to finish up.

A super simple card for today! I hope you enjoyed it, and I hope it inspires you to get crafty in your space! Head on over to Simon’s website to check out the entire STAMPtember release! Thanks again for joining me, and I hope you have a fabulous day!

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Simon Says Stamp Give Thanks Pumpkin

Hello Crafty Friends, and welcome back! Simon’s STAMPtember release has dropped, and I’m curious what your favorites are? If you know me, you know that the florals and leaves are my favorites! Today’s project is featuring the new Give Thanks & Eat Pie set that I used in a different way. Let’s run through the details, shall we?

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

This stamp set really isn’t my style, but I had the idea of putting the pilgrim hat on top of a pumpkin, so that’s the direction that I went! I began this project by die cutting the SSS Layered Pumpkin from Neenah 110lb cardstock, assembling the pumpkin and ink blending it using SSS Pawsitively Saturated Ink in Cantalope, Sherbet and Nutmeg.

I also die cut some leaves from green and brown cardstock using the SSS Lush Leaves and the SSS Arching Leaf Border. Those were ink blended as well using Artichoke and Mocha ink. I stamped the pilgrim hat, which is a layered stamp set, using the Mocha ink along with Clay, Buttercream and Black. Once the stamping was done, I fussy cut the hat and set that aside. I needed another smaller pumpkin and a sentiment, so I went to the SSS Happy Fall Y’all set and stamped those elements using VersaFiny Onyx Black ink and heat set them using Ranger Clear Embossing Powder. Those were cut out using the coordinating dies and set aside as well. In trying to link to the Happy Fall Y’all set, it would appear that this set has been discontinued, unfortunately.

The background panel uses the SSS Stitched Whirl Background along with some splatter from TH Distress Mica Spray Crooked Broomstick. Now to assemble the card! I began by gluing the background leaves in place first and then the large pumpkin, and next were the other leaves. The smaller pumpkin was tucked in and glued in place, while the hat and the sentiment were adhered using foam strips. The panel was then adhered to a brown panel before being adhered to the card base to finish up.

That finishes up this project! Not all stamp sets are going to be your style, but it’s fun to think of different ways to use the elements. Don’t forget to head on over to Simon’s website to check out the entire STAMPtember release! Thanks again for stopping by, and I hope you have an awesome day!

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Simon Says Stamp Simple Thanks Floral Spray

Hello Friends, and thanks so much for stopping by! The STAMPtember release is in full swing, and I’m back today with a project featuring several new products. I kind of went crazy with the new products on this one because it’s featuring the new Rustic Layering Flower, the Double Plaid Cover, the Simple Thanks and the Crimped Floral Embossing Folder & Die. So, let’s go through the details for this one!

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

I said that I used the Crimped Floral Embossing Folder & Die, but I did not use the entirety of the folder itself. I used it to create the smaller flowers in my spray. Another thing to note, this card is giving an illusion of the Double Plaid Cover. I saved the left over squares and triangles from a previous project and ink blended the edges of those using Earl ink for a shadowed effect.

To begin, I used the Double Plaid Cover to emboss a panel of Neenah 110lb cardstock and then adhered the grey ink blended pieces using foam squares. I thought this was a super interesting way to utilize those leftover pieces. For some color inspiration, I pulled a card from the Color Cubes, and die cut the smaller flowers from colored cardstock, using the included die from the Crimped Floral Folder. For some depth, I did some ink blending on those using C&9 Peacock and Sorbet inks, and added a black crystal to the centers of the flowers.

I then cut the larger flower using the Rustic Layering Flower and ink blended that using that same Peacock ink before assembling the pieces. As always, I need leaves to go with my flowers, so I used the Arching Leaf Border set and cut those from a sage and pine colored cardstock. While die cutting, I went ahead and die cut the Simple Thanks four times from black cardstock, and adhered all of those together with liquid glue.

I began gluing the leaves in place first, as those were the bottom layers, and then I glued the larger flower in place next, and tucked in the other flowers where needed for fullness. The sentiment was glued directly to the panel to finish up.

That does it for this one! I hope you enjoyed it as much as I did! Don’t forget to head on over to Simon’s website to check out the entire STAMPtember release, and stay tuned all month long for the long awaited collaboration sets! Thanks again for hanging with me, and I hope you have a wonderful day!

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Simon Says Stamp Double Plaid Floral

Hello Crafty Friends, and welcome back to my blog! I’m so glad that you stopped by to check out today’s project featuring the new Double Plaid Cover, as well as the new Rustic Layering Flower. These new products are from the STAMPtember release, and I had a blast making this card, so 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 pulling an inspiration card from the Color Cubes, just to get some color variety going on. Once I decided on a color combo that I liked, I die cut the Rustic Layering Flower three times from aqua, orange and pink cardstock. This flower has several pieces so I did some ink blending on those pieces before assembling them. The ink colors that I used were Carnation, Sweets, Ocean, Cantaloupe and Sherbet.

For some additional flowers and leaves, I used the Fine Floral Stem for some light blue flowers, as well as the Budding Branches for some white leaves. I have to say that the Budding Branches is by far my most used leaf set from Simon! I did die cut the centers of the flowers from gold cardstock to pull the elements together.

Moving on to assembly .. I splattered my card base using black acrylic ink before adhering the Double Plaid Cover with foam strips. I arranged the flowers and leaves and adhered those using a combination of liquid glue and foam strips to provide support where necessary. I always have to add embellishments to the “buds” of the leaves, because I just think it’s so awesome and so pretty!

I stamped the sentiment, which is from the Mix & Match Butterflies set, using VersaFine Onyx Black ink and heat set that using Ranger Clear Embossing Powder. I used the coordinating die to cut it several times for a stacked look. The sentiment was glued directly to the panel to finish up.

That does it for this project! I’m sorry if you’re sick of florals, but I literally can’t help myself! Florals and leaves are my jam! Don’t forget to check out the entire STAMPtember release, as well as all of the collaboration sets happening all month long! Thanks again for joining me, and have yourself a wonderful day!

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Simon Says Stamp Floral Birthday Love STAMPtember Blog Party

Hello Crafty Friends, and welcome back! I’m so happy that you joined me for today’s HUGE STAMPtember blog party! Each stop throughout the party has a STAMPtember promotion, so you’ll want to check those out for sure! You can start your party experience here or by heading to Simon’s blog. My project is featuring the new Rustic Layering Flower in aqua tones with a hint of grey. This is such an awesome release, with so many more things coming during the month, so stay tuned for all of the excitement! Let’s go ahead and go through the details for my project!

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

I began this project by pulling an inspiration card from The Color Cubes, and then I ink blended a panel of Neenah 110lb cardstock using SSS Pawsitively Saturated Ink in Mist and Raindrop. Those two colors seemed to match the color palette best. Once the ink blending was complete, I cut the Rustic Layering Flower twice from that panel. I do a little more ink blending in the center of the flowers for more depth before assembling the flowers using liquid glue.

Now that I had the flowers, I had to decide on the rest of the card! I opted to go with the Whirl Diamond Plate for my background, and I cut a bunch of leaves from grey cardstock using the Budding Branches. In laying out the card, I decided that I needed one more small flower, so I cut that and assembled it as well.

I splattered my card base using TH Distress Oxide Spray in Hickory Smoke before adhering the background panel. I began adhering the grey leaves in place first using liquid glue, trimming down as necessary. Once I was happy with the leaf placement, I adhered the flowers using foam strips.

For the sentiment, I used the Mix & Match Butterflies set and stamped that using VersaFine Onyx Black and heat set it using Ranger Clear Embossing Powder. I trimmed it out using the coordinating dies, and made two additional cuts for a stacked sentiment. That was then adhered using foam strips as well. To finish up, I added some Surf Dazzling Gems and some silver metallic pearls to the “buds” of the branches.

That does it for this one! I hope you enjoyed it as much as I did! I always love working with die cut flowers, so this card was totally in my wheelhouse! Don’t forget to head on over to Simon’s website to check out the entire STAMPtember release! Thanks again for stopping by, and have a wonderful day!

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