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Simon Says Stamp DieCember 2024 Release: Peeking Snowmen Tags

I have two more tags to share with you using the Peeking Snowmen Tags stamp set from the SSS DieCember release. I also shared two on this blog post HERE yesterday. Here is an image of the stamp and die set: It has been very popular as it was out of stock immediately, but will be back in stock soon! I only used the stamp set and fussy cut my images out. Here are my two new tags: I used the Large Tag Die for the base of this tag with Holographic Red Cardstock. I die-cut a set of sentiment banners with the new EZ Strips dies (which can be used with or without the sentiment labels). I stamped a... Read more →

Simon Says Stamp DieCember 2024 Release: Peeking Snowman Tags

I made quite a few tags with the Peeking Snowman Tags stamp set from the SSS DieCember release. I shared one small one on my blog post yesterday and I have 4 more to share that use all of the stamps in this set. I'll share two today and two tomorrow. Here is an image of the Peeking Snowman Tags bundle: Here are two of my projects using this set: For the background of this tag, I used Washi Tape. Not sure where I got this one, but any holiday one or red design would work! I applied washi tape to a piece of cardstock that was bigger than the tag die I used. I die-cut it out with the... Read more →

Simon Says Stamp Die-Cember 2024 Release: Festive Elephants Stamp Set

I have a card to share with you today using the SSS Die-Cember 2024 release. I used the Festive Elephants Stamp Set which is also sold as a bundle with a set of dies as shown here: I made a slimline with the card so I could use ALL of the stamps in the stamp set as usual! I stamped all of the stamps in the Festive Elephants stamp set with Versafine Ink on white cardstock. I colored them all in with Copic Markers and used a white Uniball gel pen for the white areas. I fussy cut them all out as I didn't have the matching dies. I made the background using the new True Green cardstock for the... Read more →

Simon Says Stamp DIE-CEMBER 2024 CELEBRATION BLOG PARTY!!!!

Today is the SSS Die-Cember release BLOG PARTY CELEBRATION!!! Start at the SSS Blog and hop along to lots of designers that will be sharing inspiration using products from the Die-Cember release. The project I'm sharing uses the new Stocking Gift Card Holder Die and the Peeking Snowman Tag Stamps and Dies. Here are images of both: Here is my card/gift card holder/tag! I started by die-cutting the new Stocking Gift Card Holder from the new Sage cardstock from the release and then used a foam applicator to apply some Sage PSInk to the edges. I then used the die-cut pieces to cut the toe and top of the stocking out of white velvet paper and white cardstock as I... Read more →

Simon Says Stamp Festive Fun Release: Snow Poppies Embossing Folder

Oh how I love a pretty floral embossing folder. They are just begging me to color them when they arrive haha. And they are my favorite thing to color. The one I used today makes me super happy as it turned out better than most. It's SOOOOO PRETTY! It's from the Festive Fun release called Snow Poppies Embossing Folder. Here is an image: I wasn't sure what color theme to go with as it doesn't really scream Christmas - it could be a holiday card or just a winter card due to the snowflakes. I was also nervous to try and color around them. So here it is: I embossed the Snow Poppies embossing folder with white cardstock. I wanted... Read more →

Simon Says Stamp Limited Edition Christmas Botanicals Holiday Tag Kit 2024

Today is the release of the final Simon Says Stamp Limited Edition kit for 2024! It is called the LE Christmas Botanicals Holiday Tag Kit. Here is an image of the kit: There are several new SSS products in the kit that are also sold alone including the Christmas Botanicals 6x8" stamp set, the Holly Tag Die set, the Mistletoe and Berries Die set, the Winter Flurries Stencil Set, the Aiden Snowflake Die (was released previously) and the Winter's Sticky Gift Tags. You can also purchase a set of Christmas Botanicals dies to match the stamp set (they are NOT included in the kit) or buy the Christmas Botanicals stamp and die bundle. Here are my projects using the kit:... Read more →

Simon Says Stamp Festive Fun Release: Christmas Sweets and Treats Embossing Folder

My card today inspires me to bake. And eat said baked goods. I used the SSS Christmas Sweets and Treats embossing folder from the Festive Fun release. I promise it will make you crave sweet treats too! Here is an image: Of course I had to color it as that is what I do! Here is my card: I embossed the Christmas Sweets embossing folder with white cardstock. I then colored all of the images with Copic Markers. I used a white and silver Uniball on some of the images and a small Micron black pen for the snowman eyes. It really wasn't that hard to color and keep in mind that I fix LOTS of mistakes with a white... Read more →

Simon Says Stamp Festive Fun Release: Snow Buddies Tags

I have three tags to share with you today using the SSS Snow Buddies stamp and die bundle from the Festive Fun release. Here is an image of the set: I had previously shared this gift card holder with you using this same set and the Gift Card Pocket Tag Die on this blog post HERE: Here are my three tags: I stamped and colored the images in the Snow Buddies stamp set and die cut them out with the matching dies. I primarily used Copics as they have been my coloring choice lately because they are way faster than pencils! (took me forever to realize that haha). But I do usually go in with pencils for some additional texture... Read more →

Simon Says Stamp Festive Fun Release: Poinsettia Swag Stamp and Die Bundle

I cannot believe it took me this long to use the Poinsettia Swag Stamp and Die Bundle from the SSS Festive Fun release! Maybe because I promised not to use poinsettia's on my cards for a while? Well, guess what? Confession time. I broke my promise. I think I broke it twice now, so let's just throw that promise in the trash and start fresh! I love this set - here is an image: You can buy just the Poinsettia Swag stamp set if you don't want to spend the extra on the Poinsettia Swag dies. I don't think they are necessarily needed. This set lends itself really well to a one layer card. BUT, the bundle is on sale... Read more →

Simon Says Stamp Festive Fun Release: Holly Wreath Embossing Folder

Today I have a card to share with you using an embossing folder from the SSS Festive Fun release. It is called the Holly Wreath Embossing Folder - here is an image: I thought this one would be fun to color! Here is my card: I embossed the Holly Wreath embossing folder using white cardstock. No cutting dies for this one! I colored it with Copic Markers. I used a white Uniball on the leaves and berries and to fix any mistakes I had. I attached it to a white card base. I stamped a sentiment from the Big Holiday Words stamp set using Cranberry PSInk. I die-cut it out with the matching die. I attached that to the center... Read more →