Simon Says Stamp Cozy Hugs Blog Hop Day 1 - New Embossing Folders and Cutting Dies

Today is day one of the two day blog hop celebrating the Simon Says Stamp Cozy Hugs release. First, I will share with you all of my inspiration and then I will have all of the blog hop details at the end of this post. I'm kind of in love with SSS Embossing Folders and especially the newer ones that are coming with matching cutting dies. Brilliant I tell ya! I have made 3 cards using several of the new ones that are part of this release. 

On release night, I posted this card using the Friendly Birds Embossing Folder and Cutting Dies as well as the Sterling Labels Embossing Folder and Cutting Dies. You can see that blog post here and here is the card I shared:

Then last night I shared another card using the Forest Floor Embossing Folder, the Sterling Labels Embossing Folder and Cutting Dies, and the Autumn Knits Embossing Folder and Cutting Dies. You can see that blog post here and here is an image of that card:

And now today, I have another card to share that uses the Snowy Birdhouse Embossing Folder and Cutting Dies. Here is an image of this set:

Of all of the embossing folders in this release, I think this one is my favorite one. And of all of the cards I have made using the new release (6 so far), I think this is my favorite one! haha

I use basically the same process for all of these cards made with the new embossing folders. I started with the Snowy Birdhouse embossing folder. I first emboss the image with white cardstock. I lightly mist it using a Ranger Mini Misting Tool and then run it through 3 times to make sure I get a good impression. I like to hold it tight as it goes through so it doesn't move at all or you get a fuzzy image. I then color them with Copic Markers. I find that markers work the best because you just color the raised portions and the markers bleed out a little covering the part that moves down. I love how they look colored this way! I usually use some dark colored pencils inside some of the indentations in the embossing folder to add some depth and shading. 

I first colored the background using gray blue colors and lightening them as I moved outward. I then colored the pine needles and the pinecones. I used a white Uniball over all of the snowballs so I didn't have to worry about getting the blue markers on them. Then I die-cut the bird house using the matching cutting dies and also colored that with Copics. I glued all of the pieces together and attached it over the birdhouse on the front of the embossing folder with foam tape under all of it except the circle in the center. 

Next, I die-cut a bird and embossed it using the Friendly Birds embossing folder and cutting dies. I also colored it with Copics, but added details with pencils to look like feathers. I attached it over the front of the birdhouse. I used Ranger Stickles in Frosted Lace over the snow areas on the birdhouse and over all of the snowdrops. Next, I stamped "let it snow" using the CZ Let It Snow stamp and die from the new release. I used Lawn Fawn Doe and Walnut inks with the darker color just on the bottom. I attached this to the top left corner with foam tape underneath it. 

BLOG HOP DETAILS:

• You can see the ENTIRE COZY HUGS RELEASE HERE
• Visit the Cozy Hugs gallery to see all of the creations that have been posted using the release. It is full of all of the designers amazing projects and all of the cards shared during the blog hop. Don't forget to add your cards to it as well! Also when posting on social media, use the hashtag #ssscozyhugs so all of the creations using this release can be seen together.
• Today is day 1 of a 2 day blog hop celebrating the Cozy Hugs release, so make sure to start on the SSS Blog tomorrow as well (Saturday, October 8th)
• The graphic above shows the promotion for this blog hop which is a free gift with purchase. Use the code COZY with to get the Giant Hugs Card Wrap die FREE with a purchase of $75 or more! This promotion will expire 10/9 at 11:59 pm EDT.
• SSS is giving away a $25 gift certificate on each stop of the hop from the comments section. They will announce the winners on Wednesday the 12th of October and you can email them to claim your prize.

NEXT ON THE BLOG HOP IS KEISHA CHARLES FROM THE PAPERMINT

Thanks so much for visiting and have fun on the blog hop!!! Suzy

Comments

[Deborah Hellman]

Beautiful cards ♥️ So creative

[Tammy Lynne Davis]

These are such pretty cards! Your coloring is amazing!

[Angela Hall]

Gorgeous cards, love the birdhouse and the acorn.

[Cheryl Soule]

I like that this could be a card for all Winter, not just the holidays.

[Joanne Travis]

These are all so pretty it is hard to pick a favorite. Thanks for sharing your creativity!

[Karen Walker]

These are gorgeous cards! Your coloring, of course, is first-rate!

[Merrill P]

Both those cards are beautiful

[Debbie Carriere]

Wow! These are all beautiful!

[Karen Erickson]

Love the bird

[Sandy Gregg]

Not one but three beautiful cards! Love all of them!

[Yvonne Boucher]

Love all your cards! Love this entire release too!!!

[Sue Smith]

I agree 100% with you on the fantastic embossing folders. Your cards are spectacular. I love the way you colored the brown birds. They look so real!

[Elna van Rooyen]

I love the embossing folders with the choice to die-cut certain parts.

[Anne Sturgeon]

I have to agree with you ... the birdhouse is really fabulous! I do love all the new embossing folders and lots of great ideas on using them out there too. Lovely job and TFS

[donna mikasa]

Your birds are colored so beautifully! Wonderful projects!

[Jennifer K]

Adore the woodgrain birdhouse!

[Kathy Younker]

I’m crazy for all the emboss and dies in this release me. You’ve used my two favorites! Beautiful cards.

[Meghan Kennihan]

Your coloring is outstanding! LOVE the birds!

[Sheri Kempke]

Thanks Suzy for showing us all of these awesome cards! This new release from Simon is terrific! I love your coloring.

[Giselle D.]

Wow! All three cards are stunning!

[Lori]

Gorgeous cards!
I think my favorite is the first card with the birds, but hard to choose.
Thanks for sharing.

[Leah W.]

I kid you not... the bird cards make me want to *chef's kiss!* :)

[Lori Spitzer]

Hi, Suzy - I like all three cards, and that Forest Floor folder is superb... but your birdhouse stole my breath away.It's gorgeous and expertly colored. Great work!
Lori S in PA

[Janalee]

What great cards. Each one so unique in techniques. Thank you for sharing.

[Janalee]

What great cards. Each one so unique in techniques. Thank you for sharing.