Not A Card & Yay You! - Simon Says Stamp DT

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SIMON SAYS STAMP WEDNESDAY CHALLENGE

This week our challenge is -

Not A Card!

The design team are featuring

Tim Holtz

  products on our cards this week.

Don't forget you can enter our challenge 5 times and there is no limit to how many challenges you combine your entry with.

Do you use Instagram?  If so, please add #ssswchallenge to your challenge entry uploads so we can see them on there too. 

Today's card features so many Tim Holtz products I'm hoping I don't miss listing any.

I began with a Tim Holtz Ide-ology Notebook Worn Binder & creating some background papers to cover it with. The pink strip of paper has had various pink Distress Inks blended over it & then I stamped over it with Simon Says Stamps Old Letter cling stamp & Vintage Photo Distress Ink. My base layer is Neenah Desert Storm and I have stenciled some large circles and stars using Simon Says Stamps Scattered Stars & Extra Large Dots stencils with Snowflake Paste topped with Icicle Crackle Paste & Distress Glitter, & I also ink blended white ink over the paper in places.

My image is Stamping Bellas Mouse Bouquet which I have stamped using my Stazon Jet Black ink pad & I have water coloured using Distress Inks.

As you can see I have enjoyed a bit of distressing on this binder & used my snip scissors to distress the paper edges & then added gesso & crackle paste to the edges. 

To embellish my binder I have added Tim Holtz Butterfly Adornments, Film Strip Ribbon, Tiny Attacher Stapler & Mini Paper Clips, Prima Art Stones & Flower, Simon Says Stamp Flickering Butterflies & Tender Leaves wafer dies & May Arts Twine.

Other supplies used -

Simon Says Stamp Moonshine Sequins, Tonic Paint Brushes, Canson XL Watercolur paper, Tacky Glue, Double Sided Tape, Guillotine Comfort Paper Trimmer

I am going to use my little binder to store postal receipts from my Etsy shop so printed a strip with my shop logos on to keep the binder edge nice and simple & have just distressed the binders spine using my white ink pad.

The lovely folks over at Simon Says Stamp are generously giving away a $25 gift voucher for the fabulous Simon Says Stamp store.

I also have a card to share today featuring a new stamp called Arched Greens from todays Simon Says Stamp brand new 

Yay You 

release. As I am working a 13 hour shift today & the release wasn't live when I scheduled my post I am unable to grab the direct link to the gorgeous stamp but the Yay You link should take you to the whole of the fabulous new release.

This card is a little different for me but I'm actually pleased with how it's turned out.

I stamped my image using Bundled Sage Distress Ink & then gradually added more colour & shades to the leaves using my watercolour paint pans.

The next time I use this stamp I'm going to pop out the arch & use it separately without the rest of the background for a different look, so the beauty is it's two stamps in one!

Thanks for stopping by & stay safe!

xxx

Happy Birthday To Us! - Simon Says Stamp DT

Good afternoon lovely peeps!

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SIMON SAYS STAMP WEDNESDAY CHALLENGE

This week our challenge is -

Happy Birthday!

The design team are featuring

Simon Says Stamp

exclusive  products on our cards this week.

This week we are celebrating our 13th Birthday! We're teenagers!

Thank you all for all your support over the years, we wouldn't be here without YOU!

Don't forget you can enter our challenge 5 times and there is no limit to how many challenges you combine your entry with.

Do you use Instagram?  If so, please add #ssswchallenge to your challenge entry uploads so we can see them on there too. 

I have created two cards this week which feature products from Simon Says Stamps April Card Kit of the month called Life Is A Party.

My background has been created by using Simon Says Stamps Mini Clouds & Masks stencils with Stormy Sky Distress Ink & my ink blending brush.

I've die cut the Balloon Trio wafer dies & spread Stickles Galaxy & Venus Glitter Gels over them. I wish I could have photographed the sparkle better as these are unbelievably sparkly & I love them & were included in the card kit.

My second card today has also been created using the April Card Kit & all supplies can be purchased individually.

On this card I have ink blended Mowed Lawn, Picked Raspberry, Squeezed Lemonade & Shaded Lilac Distress Inks over my die cut balloons & adhered them to 

some pattern paper from American Crafts Damask Love paper pad which was also in the card kit.

Other supplies used - 

Autumn Mix Sequins, Rose Gold Confetti, Moonshine Sequins, Tacky Glue, Double Sided Tape, Guillotine Comfort Paper Trimmer, Simon Says Stamp cardstock

The lovely folks over at Simon Says Stamp are generously giving away a $50 gift voucher for the fabulous Simon Says Stamp store.

 

Thanks for stopping by & stay safe!

xxx

Slimline Card! - Simon Says Stamp DT

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SIMON SAYS STAMP WEDNESDAY CHALLENGE

This week our challenge is -

Slimline Card!

The design team are featuring

Whimsy Stamps

  products on our cards this week.

Don't forget you can enter our challenge 5 times and there is no limit to how many challenges you combine your entry with.

Do you use Instagram?  If so, please add #ssswchallenge to your challenge entry uploads so we can see them on there too. 

Today's card features Whimsy Stamps Slimline Fancy Frame Dies which I have die cut using Simon Says Stamps White Woodgrain & Cotton Candy cardstock.

I wasn't happy with the Valentine card I had created for my little granddaugher Lillie so decided to create another & made this one completely personal by featuring the words I always say to her before we go our separate ways "Love you Lillie".

The background has been created by ink blending Picked Raspberry & Spun Sugar Distress Inks gently over Simon Says Stamps Falling Hearts stencil.

My little Lillie is just like her nana & loves a bit of sparkle so I have die cut Simon Says Stamps Rounded Alphabet, Love You & Heart Parade wafer dies using various coloured glitter card stock, & also added some small hearts to decorate using Simon's Heart Breeze wafer die. 

Other supplies used - 

 Tacky Glue, Double Sided Tape, Guillotine Comfort Paper Trimmer, Simply White Crystal Drops, Boiled Sugar Jelly Drop Hearts

The lovely folks over at Simon Says Stamp are generously giving away a $25 gift voucher for the fabulous Simon Says Stamp store.

Thanks for stopping by & stay safe!

xxx

Emboss It! - Simon Says Stamp DT

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SIMON SAYS STAMP WEDNESDAY CHALLENGE

This week our challenge is -

Emboss It!

This week the challenge is to use some form of embossing. You could use heat embossing, embossing paste, embossing folders etc. the choice is yours.

We are showcasing our very own

Simon Says Products

this week. You don’t have to use them to join in but if you have some we would love to see them used.

Don't forget you can enter our challenge 5 times and there is no limit to how many challenges you combine your entry with.

Do you use Instagram?  If so, please add #ssswchallenge to your challenge entry uploads so we can see them on there too. 

 On my first card that I am sharing today I am featuring Simon Says Stamps Kaleidoscope Embossing Folder, Simon Says Stamp Orchid Rose Bouquet Clear stamps set & Simon's White Fine Details Embossing Powder.

I stamped the beautiful Orchid Rose Bouquet Clear Stamp using Embossing Ink & then heat embossed it using White Fine Detail Embossing Powder & watercoloured it using Altenew watercolour pans.

I have used the debossed side of my cardstock for this card and all of my card that I have embossed has been spritzed with a mix of water and Pearl Perfect Pearls so has a delicate, really pretty sparkly shimmer to it.

Other supplies used - 

 Moonshine Sequins Tacky Glue,  Double Sided Tape, Guillotine Comfort Paper Trimmer, Simply White crystal drops, 

The lovely folks over at Simon Says Stamp are generously giving away a FABULOUS $25 voucher to shop at the  Simon Says Stamp Store! 

I have been able to spend a little bit more time in my craft room as I am on annual leave & my back injury feels much better than it was so have made a couple more quick cards to share today.

This card has been created using the embossed side of the Kaleidoscope Embossing Folder & I have heat embossed a sentiment from the Orchid Rose Bouquet clear stamps set & added twine & a Prima flower.

My last card has been created using Simon Says Stamps Christmas Cookies Embossing Folder & I have swiped my Victorian Velvet Distress Ink Pad over the debossed side & added a die cut sentiment, stars & snowflake.

Thanks for stopping by &  stay safe!

xxx

With Love - Simon Says Stamp DT

Good afternoon lovely peeps!

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SIMON SAYS STAMP WEDNESDAY CHALLENGE

This week our challenge is -

With Love!

The design team are featuring

Gina K Designs

 products on our cards this week.

Don't forget you can enter our challenge 5 times and there is no limit to how many challenges you combine your entry with.

Do you use Instagram?  If so, please add #ssswchallenge to your challenge entry uploads so we can see them on there too. 

On today's card I am featuring Simon Says Stamps Floating Hearts wafer die and You Matter stamps and dies set.

As you can see I haven't featured Gina K because I had a senior moment and thought we were featuring Simon Says Stamp exclusive products & with that in mind my whole card has been created using Simon Says Stamp products.

 The cardstock I've used is Simon Says Stamp Black, Gold Glitter, & Schoolhouse Red card stock.

Other supplies used - 

Moonshine Sequins, Tacky Glue, Double Sided Tape, Guillotine Comfort Paper Trimmer, Neenah Solar White cardstock, Fun Foam

The lovely folks over at Simon Says Stamp are generously giving away a FABULOUS $25 voucher to shop at the  Simon Says Stamp Store! 

Thanks for stopping by & stay safe!

xxx

It's Time To Party! - Simon Says Stamp DT

Good afternoon lovely peeps!

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SIMON SAYS STAMP WEDNESDAY CHALLENGE

This week our challenge is -

It's Time To Party!

The design team are featuring

Simon Says Stamp

exclusive products on our cards this week.

This week the challenge will last for 2 weeks! We would like to wish you all a Very Merry Christmas and Best Wishes for a Happy New Year! Thank you all so much for joining us in the challenges throughout 2021 and we hope you will continue to join us throughout 2022!

Don't forget you can enter our challenge 5 times and there is no limit to how many challenges you combine your entry with.

You have until Wed 5th January 8am Ohio time. 1pm UK time, 2 pm CET to join in

Do you use Instagram?  If so, please add #ssswchallenge to your challenge entry uploads so we can see them on there too. 

On today's card I am featuring Simon Says Stamps Diecember Party Candle, Happy Birthday & Stitched Whirl Background Wafer Dies.

 The cardstock I've used is Simon Says Stamp Black, Gold Glitter, Black Glitter & Gold Mirror card stock. I have foam mounted the candles to add some dimension and added a few pretty clear gems so it's a very sparkly card.

Other supplies used - 

  Tacky Glue, Double Sided Tape, Guillotine Comfort Paper Trimmer, Neenah Solar White cardstock, Fun Foam, Honey Bee Back To Basics Gems

The lovely folks over at Simon Says Stamp are generously giving away a FABULOUS $25 voucher to shop at the  Simon Says Stamp Store! 

Thanks for stopping by, have a wonderful Christmas &  stay safe!

xxx