Simon Says Stamp HUGS and KISSES Blog Hop Day 2

Today is the second day of a two day blog hop celebrating the Simon Says Stamp Hugs and Kisses release. Hugs was released in December when it was too busy for a blog hop and Kisses was just released this week, so they were combined for this hop. I have a couple of cards to share with you using some of the new products from the Kisses release. I also shared a card yesterday using the CZ Hi There Greetings stamp set. You can see that blog post here and here is the card:

My cards for the blog hop use the new Painted Heart Wreath and the Love You So Much Die as shown here:

Here are my two cards and at the end of this blog post, I will have all of the details of the hop.

I made one of the cards above and then I didn't like how it turned out, so I made a second version. They ended up very much alike and I ended up liking both of them!

I die-cut a rectangle using the SSS A2 Thin Frame Die for the card front using Neenah white cardstock. I then used my Karin Brusmarkers to color each part of the Painted Wreath Cling Stamp. I did one element at a time, but you could do more and just breathe heavy on the ink to keep it wet. I used multiple colors on each item. I've never used these watercolor markers on a cling stamp and on regular cardstock and it worked really well! You don't have to use them with water. I just love how they look watercolored though. The stamp lends to that look with the white spots on each element. I hung the wreath off the edge of one side of the card, but you could center it and let it hang over both sides instead if you wanted. I saw a card by Caly that used it that way and it looked really good. 

For the sentiment, I used a piece of paper I had painted with Nuvo Shimmer Powders. I paint mixed media paper with Shimmer Powders all the time to use for card backgrounds and for die-cutting as I love the look of them. My grandkids love using the powders too, so they make me backgrounds as well! They are quite easy to use and it's fun to mix colors. I die-cut the "Love You So Much" die out of a piece that is painted with Green Parade and Atlantis Burst. I also die-cut it out of white cardstock and layered the letters over the painted one. I attached that inside the opening in the wreath. I finished the card by adding some Nuvo Drops around the wreath.. 

I made the wreath exactly the same way. This was actually my first one now that I look at it as I remember now why I wasn't happy with it. I didn't like the olive color I used for the leaves in the middle left side. So I made a second one with leaves that matched the others which is my first card. I die-cut this one to be smaller than the first one. I mounted it on a pink card base. 

For this Love You So Much die, I used a piece of paper I had made with Shimmer Powders in Cherry Bomb and Lilac Waterfall. I added Nuvo Drops and some sparkling clear sequins around the wreath. 

BLOG HOP DETAILS:

• Today is day two of the two day blog hop. The hop is on January 20th and 21st. You can start on the SSS Blog to see all participants both days.
• Visit the SSS Kisses Gallery and the SSS Hugs Gallery to see ALL of the creations that have been shared using these releases. And make sure to post your cards with the releases in the galleries as well. If you are on Instagram, you can see all of the projects under the hashtag #ssskisses and #ssshugs.
• Below is a graphic that shows the promotion that is part of this blog hop. Use the code RBW23 to get the End of the Rainbow stamp set FREE with any purchase! This promotion will expire 1/22 at 11:59 pm EST.
• You can see the entire KISSES release HERE in the Simon Says Stamp store and the HUGS release HERE. I have linked to all of the products I used in this post below.
• SSS is giving away a $25 coupon on every stop of the hop from the blog comment section. They will choose the winners and post them on the Simon Says Stamp blog on Wednesday, the 25th of January. You can email them to claim your prize. 
• Next on the hop is Lisa Addesa

Comments

[Amy]

I love both of them, too! Thanks for sharing.

[Meghan Kennihan]

These are stunning! I LOVE the hello one!

[ginger]

Starting at the top, first I saw your Hello Friend card, it is a bright & happy card that would make any recipient feel loved. You used that awesome stamp set to the max. Then I scrolled on farther down and found your two Love You Very Much cards, it would be near impossible for me to pick a favorite color scheme on that one, each one is a beautiful as the other. Three awesome cards. Thank You so much for sharing them.

[Lori]

Love the look of the first card, bright and cheery colors!
The colors for the Love you very much cards coordinate so well together.
Thanks for sharing your talent.

[Patti Nienberg]

So much inspiration! Love them all! Thank you for sharing!

[Jewel Allen]

Absolutely LOVE these cards! Thank you for sharing!

[Mary Holshouser]

The first card is fun and brings a smile.
The pair of cards are great. Great
example of how changing colors makes
things look different. thanks for sharing

[Sharon Gullikson]

Set #2 is my favorite. The leaves and hearts look wonderful

[Barbara Lassiter]

Love both of your cards. Thanks for the inspiration.

[Pam D]

I’m pretty sure anyone would be happy to receive either of these gorgeous cards you made!

[Janet Simmons]

I love your hearts and flowers on the one card.

[Nancy K Rodeberg]

I have never used Karin directly to a cling stamp, thanks for the beautiful inspiration! And I love the bold colored shimmer powder background behind the sentiment. Gorgeous cards!

[Pam Beatty]

Love these fun cards! Very colorful.

[Kim Lundstrom]

Love your cards. I'm thinking I need that wreath stamp..

[Gayle I.]

Love how you incorporated the Painted Wreath stamp; beautiful cards!

[Ann H]

Fun cards!

[Denise Bryant]

Awesome cards! The heart wreath design is a favorite! Great colors!

[Nancee Purdum]

Such pretty cards! Thanks for sharing!

[Jeanne Rice]

I love the painted heart wreath cards. So pretty.

[Cyndi Morris]

Wonderful, fun cards. I love the unique ways you've used these fantastic new releases!

[Kay Furnish]

I love how you used multiple stamps from Cathy Z's new set. Who can make up their mind which one to use, right? Both cards turned out great. Thanks for participating in the hop!

[Jean Sundquist]

What fun cards. I especially like the one done in pink.

[Joanne Travis]

Both cards are so beautiful and happy!

[Michelle Bethel]

Beautiful cards

[FRANNIE R]

Your Love You Very Much cards are wonderful. I would love to see a video for them!