Simon Says Stamp Sweet Wishes Blog Hop Day 2: Brilliant Poinsettias Embossing Folder and Cutting Dies

It's day 2 of a two day blog hop celebrating the SSS Sweet Wishes release! I hope you are enjoying all of the inspiration on these hops! I will share my cards with you and then I'll have the blog hop details at the end of this post. For my card today, I used the Brilliant Poinsettias Embossing Folder and Cutting Dies as shown here:

Here is my card with directions:

I embossed the Brilliant Poinsettias embossing folder first with white cardstock. I then die-cut the poinsettia die that is included with the set twice from white cardstock and taped it inside the embossing folder and embossed it. I colored all of the flowers with Copics and then used some lighter Copic markers for the soft pink background. I added some spots around the background with the tip of a Copic. I also colored the two separate poinsettias, but only the edges of the petals on one of them and on the one on the background since they would be layered. I used a colored pencil on the lines inside the flowers. 

I die-cut the CZ Merry Christmas die from white cardstock twice. I colored the letters of one with a red Copic marker. I glued the letters to the other one and attached it to the bottom of the card with foam tape behind it. I glued the two flowers to the top of the one on the embossing folder with each one turned a little so the outside petals showed on each. I only applied glue to the inside of each flower so the petals are slightly raised. I applied some Tonic Crystal Glaze to the edges of the petals (or you could use glossy accents) and used Unicorn Glitter which is chunky sparkling glitter to the petals. Last, I added some new Prism Pawsitively Dazzling Gems around the background. 

I have also posted two other cards using the new release. I'll show images of them here and link you to the blog posts with all of the details for each.

This card uses the Artsy Florals stamp and die bundle. You can see the blog post HERE.

This card uses the Polar Christmas and you can see the blog post HERE.

BLOG HOP DETAILS:

• Today is day 2 of the two day blog hop. The hop is on Friday, October 11th and today, Saturday, October 12th. You can start on the SSS Blog to see all participants for both days.
• Visit the Sweet Wishes Gallery to see ALL of the creations that have been shared using this release. And make sure to post your cards with the releases in the gallery as well. If you are on Instagram, you can see all of the projects under the hashtag #ssssweetwishes.
• You can see the entire SWEET WISHES 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 16th of October. You can email them to claim your prize. 
• There is a special promotion for the blog hop as shown in the graphic below. Use the code: FYCHR at checkout to get the Fancy Tidings of Cheer die FREE with any purchase. Follow the directions on the graphic below.  This gift with purchase will expire 10/13 at 11:59 pm EDT. While supplies last.

NEXT ON THE BLOG HOP IS EMILY MIDGETT!

Thank you so much for visiting today and for all the nice comments you leave on blog hop posts - makes my day! Suzy 

Products used on my cards on this blog post:

Comments

[Brenda H.]

Beautiful batch of cards Suzy! My favorite is the poinsettia card - just stunning!

[Celia]

Love all the different cards. Thanks for the inspiration.

[Meghan Kennihan]

I LOVE your poinsettia card! The penguins are darling! Great cards!

[Lynn Chan]

Beautiful cards! I love the Polar Christmas card most!

[RobiW]

Beautiful! The coloring and the glitter are dazzling!

[Ritva D.]

I'm in love with that poinsettia embossing folder. 😍 Very beautiful card.

[Laura C. Budke]

Thanks for all the lovely cards. I like penguins the best.

[Cathleen Fuller]

Love the Poinsettia!

[Maureen Reiss]

Really Amazing cards!!! That poinsettia... WOW!!!

[Tijana Lakaj]

LOVE the poinsettias card!

[Patt H.]

Gorgeous Pointsettia car.d! I looove that set! Those penguins are really cute too!

[Lauryne Cunningham]

Fabulous cards! I love all the gems on the tips of the petals!

[Lori A. Riegel, Ph.D.]

Absolutely gorgeous! I wish I could color like this!

[Stacy O'Dell]

I love the pointsettia card! It is really gorgeous, and thanks for the details on how you made it.

[Neena Johnson]

Wow what a contrast to the other cards I've seen

[Melissa SunshineHoneyBee]

Wonderful use of Poinsettia embossing folder.

[Terry Deason]

Gorgeous! I love the poinsettias.

[Carol Watson]

Beautiful cards. love those cute penguins and the pink poinsettias!

[Gayle I.]

Lovely array of cards; especially love the poinsettias!

[Kay Furnish]

My goodness, Suzy, your cards are 1) gorgeous and reminds me of Christmas candy - so yummy even though it's not food related; 2) adorable 1960's vibes flowers - my teenage era and I love it; and 3) so stinkin' cute with the igloo and penguins! The penguins make up for only having one snowman, but he looks a little stunned that the penguins are having so much fun with their presents. LOL Thanks so much for participating because I always love what you do.

[Estala Emmanuel]

Stunning poinsettia card. The Artsy Florals took me back to the 70's! And the penguins do ring in the holidays. Great work!

[Anneleise Hampson]

Stunning cards. The poinsettias one is my favourite.

[Bonnie Klass]

You have colored these poinsettias beautifully, Suzy! Love your bright flowers and fun penguins too!

[Linda Kleback]

Your cards are so cheerful!

[Deb]

Fabulous poinsettia card! 💚