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Simon Says Stamp Festive Fun Release: Snow Poppies Embossing Folder

Oh how I love a pretty floral embossing folder. They are just begging me to color them when they arrive haha. And they are my favorite thing to color. The one I used today makes me super happy as it turned out better than most. It's SOOOOO PRETTY! It's from the Festive Fun release called Snow Poppies Embossing Folder. Here is an image: I wasn't sure what color theme to go with as it doesn't really scream Christmas - it could be a holiday card or just a winter card due to the snowflakes. I was also nervous to try and color around them. So here it is: I embossed the Snow Poppies embossing folder with white cardstock. I wanted... Read more →

Simon Says Stamp Limited Edition Christmas Botanicals Holiday Tag Kit 2024

Today is the release of the final Simon Says Stamp Limited Edition kit for 2024! It is called the LE Christmas Botanicals Holiday Tag Kit. Here is an image of the kit: There are several new SSS products in the kit that are also sold alone including the Christmas Botanicals 6x8" stamp set, the Holly Tag Die set, the Mistletoe and Berries Die set, the Winter Flurries Stencil Set, the Aiden Snowflake Die (was released previously) and the Winter's Sticky Gift Tags. You can also purchase a set of Christmas Botanicals dies to match the stamp set (they are NOT included in the kit) or buy the Christmas Botanicals stamp and die bundle. Here are my projects using the kit:... Read more →

Simon Says Stamp Festive Fun Release: Christmas Sweets and Treats Embossing Folder

My card today inspires me to bake. And eat said baked goods. I used the SSS Christmas Sweets and Treats embossing folder from the Festive Fun release. I promise it will make you crave sweet treats too! Here is an image: Of course I had to color it as that is what I do! Here is my card: I embossed the Christmas Sweets embossing folder with white cardstock. I then colored all of the images with Copic Markers. I used a white and silver Uniball on some of the images and a small Micron black pen for the snowman eyes. It really wasn't that hard to color and keep in mind that I fix LOTS of mistakes with a white... Read more →

Simon Says Stamp Festive Fun Release: Snow Buddies Tags

I have three tags to share with you today using the SSS Snow Buddies stamp and die bundle from the Festive Fun release. Here is an image of the set: I had previously shared this gift card holder with you using this same set and the Gift Card Pocket Tag Die on this blog post HERE: Here are my three tags: I stamped and colored the images in the Snow Buddies stamp set and die cut them out with the matching dies. I primarily used Copics as they have been my coloring choice lately because they are way faster than pencils! (took me forever to realize that haha). But I do usually go in with pencils for some additional texture... Read more →

Simon Says Stamp Festive Fun Release: Poinsettia Swag Stamp and Die Bundle

I cannot believe it took me this long to use the Poinsettia Swag Stamp and Die Bundle from the SSS Festive Fun release! Maybe because I promised not to use poinsettia's on my cards for a while? Well, guess what? Confession time. I broke my promise. I think I broke it twice now, so let's just throw that promise in the trash and start fresh! I love this set - here is an image: You can buy just the Poinsettia Swag stamp set if you don't want to spend the extra on the Poinsettia Swag dies. I don't think they are necessarily needed. This set lends itself really well to a one layer card. BUT, the bundle is on sale... Read more →

Simon Says Stamp Festive Fun Release: Holly Wreath Embossing Folder

Today I have a card to share with you using an embossing folder from the SSS Festive Fun release. It is called the Holly Wreath Embossing Folder - here is an image: I thought this one would be fun to color! Here is my card: I embossed the Holly Wreath embossing folder using white cardstock. No cutting dies for this one! I colored it with Copic Markers. I used a white Uniball on the leaves and berries and to fix any mistakes I had. I attached it to a white card base. I stamped a sentiment from the Big Holiday Words stamp set using Cranberry PSInk. I die-cut it out with the matching die. I attached that to the center... Read more →

Simon Says Stamp Limited Edition Home For the Holidays Card Kit

Today is the release of the much anticipated Simon Says Stamp Limited Edition Home For the Holidays Card Kit. Every year they come out with a special limited edition card kit for the holidays and this one is filled with soooo much holiday goodness! Here is an image of the kit: The kit includes a Home For the Holidays 6x8" stamp set, a Layered Rosette stencil set (4 stencils), a Layered Rosette Die, Ho Ho Hello Die Set, and a Festive Snowman Die which are all exclusive SSS products for this kit, but can also be purchased separately. There is also a set of matching Home For the Holidays dies to match the stamp set in the kit. You can... Read more →

Simon Says Stamp Festive Wishes Release: Poinsettia Jubilee

I said I wouldn't do it. I promised. I have let myself and all my readers down. I'm about to break that promise. In my defense, when I promised, I didn't realize THIS embossing folder would be released and that I would have NO CHOICE but to use it! How could I not? In the Festive Fun release, there is a Poinsettia Jubilee Embossing Folder that has poinsettias on it that just needed to be colored by me! Here is an image: Thus I have another Poinsettia card! Here you go: I embossed the Poinsettia Jubilee embossing folder with white cardstock. I then colored it with Copic Markers. Bam, done haha. I decided to do two things to make my... Read more →

Simon Says Stamp Thanksgiving Card

I made a Thanksgiving card that uses lots of products from both the Sweet Wishes and the STAMPtember release together. I used the Pie Wafer Die, the Give Thanks and Eat Pie Bundle, the Pumpkin Spice Bundle, and the Buckeye Leaves Embossing Folder. Here is my card: I made the background using Ivory cardstock and the Buckeye Leaves embossing Folder. I cut it down and attached it to a burnt orange card base. I die-cut the Pie Wafer Die from white cardstock. I colored all the pieces with Copic Markers and attached them together. I applied some foam tape to the top of the whip cream so it looks like it is dimensional. I used some stamped images I had... Read more →

Simon Says Stamp December Card Kit: Warmest Wishes!

Today is the release of the Simon Says Stamp December Card Kit called Warmest Wishes! It is full of holiday yumminess! Here is an image of it: There are several new SSS products in the kit that are also sold separately. The 6x8" stamp set is also called Warmest Wishes! There is also an amazing Bundled Up embossing folder and cutting die (right above this and it is SOOOO cute!), I made one card with just this embossing folder. There is a set of SSS Snowflakes adhesive transfers, a set of Color Blend cardstock assortment, Detail Sparkle embossing folder, and Ink cubes in Pucker, Artichoke and Latte. If you don't have Latte, it is the perfect color for no-line stamping!... Read more →