I wanted to use my usual title - "one stamp, five ways" just to be consistent. But today's post is really a "one stencil, six ways". I had no idea how fun a $13 stencil could be until I played with this one! Here is an image of the Simon Says Stamp Marilyn Stencil that was designed by Kristina Werner and was part of their Encouraging Words product release. I haven't played with stencils much, so this was really an experiment for me. And this one was so gorgeous, I thought it was about time to give it a try. I also used a stamp set that was recently released by Simon for my salutations on each card called Thoughtful... Read more →
My name is Suzy Plantamura. I live in sunny Orange County, California by the beach. I have three kids, one grand baby, and two dogs. I draw watercolor cards and design stamps for Simon Says Stamp. I have a blog series called "one stamp, five ways" that I post to two times a week. I want to motivate and inspire others to use their stamp sets more and learn new techniques. I love designing products and making cards to share with others!
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August 14, 2017
Simon Says Stamp September Card Kit ...
This one is GORGEOUS! I must start with an apology (although that breaks all the public speaking lessons I've ever learned, but this isn't speaking really is it?!?!?!). I have only made 2 cards today! I want to use this kit/stamp set for a "one stamp, five ways" post as it is just so full and cute and fun and ... so that will be coming soon. I also still have a post ready using an Encouraging Words stencil five ways - much blogging to do this week! Here is an image of the Simon Says Stamp September 2017 kit: And here is an image of my favorite part of the kit, the Best Ever stamp set (which is also... Read more →
August 11, 2017
Random Stamping with Pretty Pink Posh Stamps
Hello all! As summer is coming to an end, I'm feeling all kinds of sad emotions because I love my kids being home. And this year I'll have a Senior and a Sophomore so one more year and off to college for one. I wish I could freeze time. Although I would have done it years ago when they were younger, not teenagers - haha. Hope you are all having a good end of summer! Today I want to share with you two cards I made using some of the newest Pretty Pink Posh stamp and die sets and my favorite random stamping technique. For this first card, I used the Sea Friends stamp set. There is a set of... Read more →
August 04, 2017
Simon Says Stamp Encouraging Words Blog Hop!!!
Today is the first of a two day blog hop to celebrate the new Simon Says Stamp Release called Encouraging Words. It is full of fun new stamps, dies, stencils, sequins, and a new set of watercolor cards! Here is my card set for this release - it is called Fruity Puns: There are nine cards in this set each printed on Ranger watercolor paper. They are 5.5" x 4.25" so they fit perfectly on a card front. All you have to do is watercolor them or color them with any coloring medium you prefer. They are great for taking on trips or letting your kids help you with! My kids are always involved in my sets as they critique... Read more →