Simon Says Stamp Valentine's 2014 Blog Hop!!!

 

 

 

Welcome!!!  I'm so excited to help share some FABULOUS new products that are NOW available over at Simon Says Stamp!!!  The hop starts over at the Simon Says Stamp Blog and you don't want to miss a stop.......there is a $25 Gift Voucher at EVERY stop!!!

 

It's no secret that I love "stitching".......so when I laid eyes on this Small Heart Doily die with the stitching detail, I was in love!!!  I used the Large Heart Doily to die cut the NEW Schoolhouse Red cardstock (from SSS).....isn't it just a gorgeous red color?  There is something about a simple layout of die cut hearts both done in colored cardstock and glitter cardstock that is so pleasing to the eye!  What you can't see from my photo is that the main panel has shimmer spray all over it!  :)

 

 

 

A closeup photo to show the stitching details on the Small Heart Doily die........oh and see those tiny hearts on the sentiment banner?  They are from the Large Doily Die extras that I saved!!! 

 

Speaking of the banner......notice the color of my sentiment?  Yep!  It's MATCHING Schoolhouse

 Red INK!!!  If you would like more information on the new ink from SSS, I must refer you to Jennifer McGuire as she did a fantastic video comparison on the new inks!!  Check it out her blog HERE.

 

 

 

For my smaller hearts, these were also die cut from Schoolhouse Red cardstock and Glitzy Glitter cardstock.  I've cut several layers, glued them together, and added a little foam adhesive. 

 

 

 

 

Now, it's time to see what the rest of the group created with the new Valentine release products!!!  Remember they are available in the store now!  Your next stop is my good friend Jennifer Ingle!

Don't forget to leave a comment for a $25 Gift Voucher to the SSS Store!!!

 

Simon Says Stamp

Kristina Werner

Shari Carroll

Jennifer McGuire

Kathy Racoosin

Nichol Magouirk

Laura Bassen

Stephanie Klauck

May Flaum

Jess Larsen

Laurie Willison

Amy Kolling

Jennifer Ingle

Debby Hughes

Lucy Abrams

Lorraine Aquilina

 

 

{LOVE YOU TONS}

Stamps:  Sketchy Banner Greetings (Simon Says Stamp)

Paper:  Schoolhouse Red (Simon Says Stamp), Glitzy Glitter (DCWV), White (PTI)

Ink:  Schoolhouse Red (Simon Says Stamp)

Dies:  Small Heart Doily Die, Large Heart Doily Die, Small Folded Banners (Simon Says Stamp)

Misc:  Foam Adhesive (3M), Smooch Spritz Vanilla Shimmer, Corner Rounder

Just a note (tags).......

 

 

Hi everyone!  I've been meaning to share these little tags I made a few weeks ago.  I like to give little goodies every now and then......to teachers, friends, neighbors.  I am always scrambling to make a little tag, so I've made some up to quickly attach to my goodies!

 

I've used the new Tag Me Dies from Reverse Confetti and stamped them with So Stripey.  I added in a foam mounted little arrow from Arrows 'N Elements and a sentiment from Lots to Say.

 

Seriously......simple, EASY tags!!  I wanted them to be simple because let's face it......they will be thrown away after the goodies are gone (disclaimer: goodies=chocolate)!!!

 

 

 

 



 

Thanks for spending part of your day with me!!!!

 

 

CAS-ual Fridays Challenge: Out on a Limb

 

Here it is CAS-ual Fridays Challenge time again......this week its all about trees!!!

As I took the challenge......."parts" of trees....hehe

 

 

For this challenge, I decided I would use the Pine Sprigs Die from PoppyStamps to create my own festive swag.  I've layered a small stamped folded banner die from Simon Says Stamp over the top and added a coordinating twine bow. 

 

Tip:  Scoring a "frame" around an obvious focal point really adds interest to a layout.  Try it!

 

 

 

 

This week's sponsor is Ellen Hutson so make sure you check the CAS-ual Fridays blog for prize details!!!

 

 

{PEACE & JOY}

Stamps:  Small Folded Banners Holiday (Simon Says Stamp)

Paper:  Christmas Noel (AC), White (PTI), Gumdrop Green (MFT)

Ink:  Birch (Fresh Ink), Pure Poppy (PTI)

Dies:  Pine Sprig (PoppyStamps), Small Folded Banners (Simon Says Stamp)

Misc:  Twine, Foam Adhesive, Scor-Pal

 

December Verve Diva Inspiration Hop!

 

Welcome to Verve's December Diva Inspirations Hop. It's the 5th of the month and that means it's hopping time. We love to get our Verve inky around here. So pull up a chair and take a tour of some fun creations using Verve favorites .It's sure to be a treat, and speaking of treats, we've got a prize for one lucky commenter along the hop! Check out the Verve Blog today for all the prize info and deadlines.  You should have arrived from Poetic Artistry by Julee Tilman as the first stop on the hop!

 

	1. Julee	12. Andrea
	2. Amy	13. Teresa
	3. Anya	14. Charmaine
	4. Betty	15. Laurie S,
	5. Jessica	16. Stacey {Guest}
	6. Karen	17. Jen
	7. Sankari	18. Amber
	8. Sarah	19. Maureen
	10. Susan	20. Marisa
	11. Tiffany	21. Christyne

 

I've used a fantastic "teacher" set called Teachers Count and paired it with the border stamp from Borderline.  I just LOVE those bold red apples!!!  (ps....I've used the new Simon Says Stamp inks)

 

 

Since it's contest week over at Mojo Monday, I've used the sketch for this week.  I stayed true to the sketch except I just couldn't work a "bow" in there!  Twine it was!!

 

 

 

Remember to check out the VERVE Blog for the prize for this blog hop!!! 

Your next stop on the blog hop is Anya Schrier!

 

{2 Teach}

Stamps:  Teachers Count, Borderline (Verve)

Paper:  White (PTI)

Pattern Paper:  Smarty Pants (Simple Stories)

Ink:  Lipstick Red, Green Apple (Simon Says Stamp), Onyx Black (Versafine)

Misc:  T1 Copic, Twine (Hemptique), Foam Adhesive

Winter Wishes

 

A quick card using the current sketch over at Retro Sketches.  I forget to make square cards........so when I saw this sketch, I thought I'd give it a try!

 

Using Christmas in the Air and Glad Tidings from Verve this card came together very easy since I followed the sketch to the T!  :)  I've also used the Banner Bundle Die Set by using the partial cutting technique to make my banner longer!

 

 

 

Hope you are enjoying the holiday weekend......I know I am because as a nurse, I rarely get time off around the holiday but this year I got 5 days off from Thanksgiving on!!!  I have 2 days to go!!! 

 

{Winter Wishes}

Stamps:  Christmas in the Air, Glad Tidings (Verve)

Paper:  White (PTI)

Pattern Paper:  Cut & Paste "adorbs" (MME)

Ink:  Ocean, French Roast (AMuse)

Dies:  Banner Bundle Die Set (Verve), Circle (Spellbinders)

Misc:  Button (DeNami), Silver Cording

12 Kits of Occasions {November Kit}

 

 

 

 

Welcome to the November Edition of the 12 Kits of Holidays!  Every single month we get goodies from the hostess for the month. So many new things arrive..... makes it so fun!!!  We have added some new things to our group recently.......a new BLOG (The 12 Kits of Occasions) and Facebook page.  Please go join our following over on the blog and LIKE us on Facebook! 

 

This month our kit was sent out by Kelly Schirmer.  Kelly sent us a beautiful wrapped package in the mail for the holidays.....gorgeous holiday papers, embellishments, and other goodies!  Take a peek below at what she sent!  Thank so much Kelly! 

 

November  Kit

{photo courtesy of Kara}

 

 

When I opened Kelly's kit this month........I was just wow'd!!!!  I absolutely LOVE the pattern paper collection from Echo Park called 'Tis the Season.  This collection throws in grays and blacks along with the traditional colors!!!

 

For my first card, I had to use one of the white embossed sentiments.......chalkboard look all the way!!!  These sentiments look absolutely amazing white embossed!!!!!  I've made a quick white frame using Lil' Inker Designs Stitched Mats: Rectangles. 

 

 

 

My second card uses some of the fabulous pattern papers.  Using just simple strips down the side of the main panel.....is a great way to use those more "busy" papers that we tend to neglect in a paper pad collection.  This would be a very easy mass produced card!!!

 

 

 

My last card uses this tiny die cut tree (included in our kit) using the patterns from these papers!!!

I layered my tree onto a die cut PTI tag die cut.......this was all tied up using Lawn Fawn metallic twine.

 

 

That's it from me today but let's go check out what the rest of the group made with this kit!!!  The full supply list can be found on the 12 kits of Occasions blog!!!  Make sure to visit the 12 Kits Blog for details on a possible little prize for hopping along!

 

Renee {It's a Patchwork Life}

Joyce {Cards-by-the-Sea}

Tracey {In my creative opinion}

Kim {Cupcakes Cards and Kim}

Kara {KandRDesigns}

Sharron {On Papillon Wings}

Marybeth {Marybeth's Time for Paper}

Cathy {Empty Nest Crafter}

Jessica {The Paper Parade}

Christina {SeaGlass Papercrafts}

Kelly {Gingham Girl Adventures}--November Hostess

Karen Stein--November Guest

You + Me

 

I thought I'd share one more card using You + Me from the Neat & Tangled release last week!  LOVE this set.  Today, I've used it as Danielle used in her VIDEO during release.  You can view the video HERE.  I loved hearing where her inspiration for this stamp set came from!!!  Great idea=fabulous stamp set!

I went with a sweet design and pale colors.  I created my little scallops using the heart stamp included in this set......another use for your stamps! 

 

 

 

Thanks for sharing a part of your day with me!!!

 

{YOU + ME}

Stamps:  You + Me (Neat & Tangled )
Paper:  Soft Stone, White (PTI)

Ink:  Onyx Black (Versafine), Blush (AMuse)

Twine:  Timeless Twine

Misc:  Corner Chomper