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Simon Says Stamp Valentine's Day Card Using Only Dies!

Ok, this is not the norm for me - two days in a row I've made a Valentine's Day card using only dies for the main design. I did use a stamp set for the sentiment on this one though. In the To The Moon Release, SSS released two birds and one owl die that I had been "dieing" to use. I am so fond of birds! Plus, these dies would allow me to color yippee! Today, I have a card to share with you using the Layered Birdie die and the Heart Slider Die from the And Back Again release. Here are images of the two dies: Interestingly enough, when I pulled up this die on the SSS Website... Read more →

Valentine's Day Card Using the SSS Chunky Heart Trio

Today I made a very PINK Valentine's Day Card to share with you. I used several Simon Says Stamp products including the Chunky Heart Trio Die from the "To The Moon" release. I also used the Outline Love Die from the "And Back Again" release. Here are images of the two dies: Ok, are you ready? I've warned you - it is VERY PINK! But who doesn't love pink?!?!?!?! I made the background using the SSS River Damask Embossing Folder. First I ran it through my die-cut machine using the SSS 120 lb. cardstock. I slightly misted it with a Ranger Mini Misting Tool. I ran it through 3 times so I could get the best impression possible. I then... Read more →

Simon Says Stamp "AND BACK AGAIN" Blog Hop Day 1

Today is the first day of a two day blog hop celebrating the Simon Says Stamp brand new release called And Back Again as well as their release in mid December called To The Moon. Yesterday I shared this blog post showing 3 of my 6 watercolor designs on my newest set of Suzy's Watercolor Cards called Snowflake Season. Here is an image of the set: There are two of each of the six designs, so twelve in total. They are printed on Ranger Watercolor Paper on the smooth side so you can use any coloring medium. They are meant to be card fronts so you can color them and then add them to a plain card base. I left... Read more →

Simon Says Stamp "And Back Again" Release January 2022

In mid-December, SSS had a release called To The Moon. Due to the busy time of year, we didn't have a blog hop or much hoopla around this release. Today, they have another release called "And Back Again" that is also full of Valentine's Day products as well as other winter items. On the 18th and 19th, we will be having a 2 day blog hop showing off items from BOTH of these releases. Today I wanted to show you my newest set of watercolor cards called Suzy's Snowflake Season. Here is an image: I drew these a few months ago when cold weather was just being anticipated. Now several states are having crazy amounts of snow and these are... Read more →

Simon Says Stamp February Card Kit - "One Stamp, Five Ways" - Season of Sentiments

Today is the release of the Simon Says Stamp February 2022 Card Kit called Season of Sentiments. I have a "one stamp, five ways" post to share with you using the kit and focusing on the gorgeous floral stamp set called Orchid Rose Bouquet. Here is an image of the kit and the stamp: Some of the items in the kit can be purchased alone if you just want those items, including the Orchid Rose Bouquet stamp, the Simply Thank You 3" x 4" stamp, the Miss You wafer die (which I apparently lost as I never saw this in my kit and therefore didn't use it!), and the Simple Stories Happy Hearts 6x8 paper pad. And here are my... Read more →

Simon Says Stamp Limited Edition Happy Mail Love 2022 Kit - "One Stamp, Five Ways"

This week I have 2 "one stamp, five ways" posts to share with you (yes, I've been busy!). Today, I will be using the brand new SSS Limited Edition Happy Mail Love 2022 kit. Then on the 14th, I'll have another post with the regular monthly card kit. Here is an image of the Limited Edition kit: The 6" x 8" stamp set as usual is sold alone and is also called Happy Mail. It is also sold with a set of matching Happy Mail dies. Or you can buy it as a Happy Mail bundle as shown here: I didn't have the dies, so I did a bit of fussy cutting for my five cards, but that never bothers... Read more →

Valentine's Day Card Using Simon Says Stamp Dies From the To the Moon Release

I have been making Valentine's Day cards like crazy. Maybe because I love making them! I've been doing it since I was a child and I love pinks and reds and love, so it's a favorite holiday of mine! Today I have a card to share with you using only Simon Says Stamp dies and has NO COLORING on it! I would like to say that means it was much faster to make, but nope! I pulled out my old embroidery flosses and went crazy stitching. I used to love to embroidery and do cross stitch, so this card was really fun to make! Here are some of the products I used: I used a combination of the Love You... Read more →

Today I have a blog post using the Dance and Twirl stamp and die set released in the Simon Says Stamp STAMPtember release a few months ago. I love the sets they have been releasing with these cute girls. In STAMPtember, they released a set called Big Day and this set called Dance and Twirl. Then in the To The Moon release, they released another one called Be Lovely. All three sets are adorable. Here is an image of the Dance and Twirl stamp and die set combo: I made the background for this card using the SSS Nested Oval Dies and the Detail Tapestry Plate. I applied Distress Oxide Inks to the outer piece using Spun Sugar and Kitsch... Read more →

"One Stamp, Five Ways" - Simon Says Stamp Furry Friends Stamp Set

Hello all and Happy New Year! I can't believe it is 2022! I haven't blogged in a while as I was busy with family time during the holidays. Today I have left the holidays behind and I have a "one stamp, five ways" post to share with you. I wanted to make some Valentine cards, so I pulled out a stamp set from STAMPtember that I hadn't had a chance to use. It is called Furry Friends and is sold alone or with a set of matching dies (which I did not have, so I did lots of fussy cutting!). Here is an image of the set: It looks like a stamp set that would be good for new baby... Read more →

MERRY CHRISTMAS!!! A Final Card of the Season Using PPP Village Stamp Set

Today is Christmas Eve, so I am posting my final card of the season today. Christmas cards are my favorite cards to make, so I'm sad to be ending this roll I've been on! But it will be fun to move to other subjects I guess. The stamps for Christmas cards are just so cute that I can't resist any of them! When I saw these new sets from Pretty Pink Posh I immediately had to buy them. The first set is called Village and the smaller set is called Village Additions. Here are images: I made a slimline card using these two sets together and a SSS set called Holiday Sprigs for the sentiment. I started by stamping the... Read more →