Living My Dream

SSS July 2025 Card Kit: Through the Window

Today is the release of the SSS July 2025 card kit called Through the Window. Here is an image of the kit in full: It includes several SSS exclusive products that are also sold separately called Through the Window 6x8" stamp set, Window Trio Die, Landscapes 6x6" Stencil, and the Stellar Embellishment Mix (gold stars). There is also an add-on set of Through the Window Dies available. Here are my cards: I die-cut the window die that is part of the Window Trio Die Set from Gold Matte Cardstock two times and glued them together. I used the Nested Domed Arches or Nested Arches Frames die that is the exact size of the window to die-cut in the top center... Read more →

Simon Says Stamp Bold Bird Branches Embossing Folder and Cutting Die

I made another card using a product from the SSS Moments In Time Release. It's called the Bold Bird Branches Embossing Folder and Cutting Die. Here is an image: Here is my card: I embossed the Bold Bird Branches EF using white cardstock. I die-cut the two birds and embossed them as well. I then colored it with Copic Markers. I used lighter colors on the background. I also colored the birds with Copics but also used some colored pencils to shade them. I used pop dots behind the birds to attach them. I stamped a sentiment on a piece of shimmer vellum with versa mark ink. It took a long time to dry so I should have used StazOn... Read more →

Simon Says Stamp Moments In Time Release: Groovy Floral Embossing Folder

Today I made a somewhat time-consuming card, but I thoroughly enjoyed making it! I used the new Groovy Floral Embossing Folder from the SSS Moments In Time Release as shown here: I also used the Banner Greetings Stamp and Die and the Exquisite Butterfly Die from the You Are My Favorite release. Here is my card: I embossed the Groovy Floral Embossing Folder with white cardstock. Then I decided to color it with Copic Markers. I'm not entirely sure this was the best idea haha. It did take a couple hours, but more importantly I didn't do a perfect job which makes me crazy. Just don't zoom in!!! I used just three colors of Copics, one for each section of... Read more →

Simon Says Stamp Moments in Time Release Plus Gina K Designs Bouquet Frame Stamp Set

Today I mixed a brand new Gina K Designs stamp set called Bouquet Frame with some of the products in the Simon Says Stamp Moments In Time release. This stamp set is a beautiful set of flowers and pretty greetings. I combined it with the Banner Greetings Stamp, Die, and Stencil Set as well as the Bright Butterflies and Pretty Bows Wafer Dies. Here is my card: I started by stamping the wreath from the Gina K Designs Bouquet Frame stamp set with Latte PSInk for no-line coloring. I colored them in with primarily colored pencils. I did use one darker Copic Marker to shade the dark areas of the pink flowers. I attached this so far one layer card... Read more →

Simon Says Stamp Moments In Time Release: Bold Flower Die

As soon as I saw the Bold Flower Die from the SSS Moments In Time Release, I couldn't wait to use it. It is so whimsical and fun. Here is an image of it: I also used several products from the last release on my card including the Dot Spiral Embossing Folder and With Thanks stamp and die bundle. Here is my card: I die-cut a bunch of the Bold Flower Dies in all different colors using some scraps I had painted using Shimmer Powders. I just didn't like the way the flowers looked though. So then I started over using two pieces of cardstock from the Bold Brights Color Blend cardstock. They are shiny and each piece has two... Read more →

Simon Says Stamp Floral Bunches Embossing Folder From the Moments In Time Release

Today I made a card using three new products from the SSS Moments In Time release. I used the Floral Bunches Embossing Folder, the Bright Butterflies Wafer Dies, and the Giggle Hugs Wafer Die. Here is an image of the embossing folder: Here is my card: I embossed the Floral Bunches EF using white cardstock. I colored it with Copic Markers. I then used a colored pencil on the leaves and the flowers to add some shading. I colored the background by adding a little green around the leaves and then used a light blue Copic for the rest of it. I attached it to a white card base. I die-cut the Bright Butterflies Wafer Dies two times from white... Read more →

Simon Says Stamp Moments In Time Release: Thank You, Teacher Stamp and Die Bundle

I realized there was one more stamp set with critters in it that I hadn't used yet! I was VERY excited haha. I used the Thank You, Teacher stamp and die bundle from the SSS Moments In Time release. Here is an image: You can also buy just the Thank You, Teacher stamp set HERE or just the Thank You, Teacher Dies HERE. Here is my slimline card. When I want to create a scene, I always use a slimline so I can fit every image in a set on it! I stamped all of the images in the Thank You, Teacher stamp set with Versafine Ink. I colored them all in with Copic Markers. I die-cut them out with... Read more →

Simon Says Stamp Moments In Time Release: Back To School Embossing Folder and Cutting Die

For today's card I used an embossing folder that was irresistible to color! It is part of the SSS Moments In Time release and is called the Back to School Embossing Folder and Cutting Die. Here is an image of it: Here is my card: For a back to school theme, I wanted to use rainbow colors. I first embossed the Back to School Embossing Folder using white cardstock. I didn't use the cutting die (of a pencil) that comes with it. I wanted to color all of them on the embossed image. I used Copic Markers to color them in 6 colors. I used 2 shades of each color with the lighter one on the flat part of the... Read more →

Simon Says Stamp Moments In Time Release: Orange Blossoms Stamp and Die

I made a non-critter flower card today! I used a product from the new Moments in Time release called the Orange Blossoms stamp set. It also has a set of matching dies that includes all of the sentiments. Here is an image of the bundle: Here is my card: I stamped the two floral groupings in the Orange Blossom stamp set with Latte PSInk and colored them in with Colored Pencils. I then used a dark magenta Copic to add some darker shading and blended it out with a really light pink Copic. When you apply Copics over pencils, they move really easily which is nice! I can't always get a color dark enough for my darkest areas with pencils... Read more →

Simon Says Stamp Moments In Time Release: Happy Bee Day

My post today uses the Happy Bee Day stamp set from the SSS new Moments In Time release. It's another cute set that has "critters" in it which I cannot resist. I've also used the Honeycomb Stencil and the A2 Frame Dies from the release. Here is an image of the Happy Bee Day stamp and die set: Here is my card: I stamped the images in the Happy Bee Day stamp set with Versafine black ink. I colored them all in with Copic Markers and used a white Uniball for little lines on them and dots on the bow. I die-cut them out with the matching set of Bee Day dies. I stamped a sentiment with the same black... Read more →