Joy For You Release -- Simon Says Stamp

Hello, crafty friends!  Today is release day for Simon Says Stamp's Joy For You release!  I have two holiday cards I'm sharing today using some of the awesome products available now!

Here is the first of two cards I've made.  This one features these new products:

• Classic Cardinal die set
• Fresh Pine Sprigs die set
• Pinecone Bough embossing folder
• Reverse To You and Yours EZ strips

I used the beautiful Pinecone Bough embossing folder to create my background layer for the A2 card.  It's trimmed to 4" x 5-¼" and glued to the card base.

I die cut the Fresh Pine Sprigs dies six times from green cardstock.  I wanted them to look snowy and sparkly.  The DecoArt Snow-Tex and Simon's Unicorn Confetti glitter gave the sprigs just the look I wanted!

Next I die cut white cardstock with the dies in the Classic Cardinal die set.  I did quick and simple coloring with my Copic markers and glued the layers together.  I love cardinals, and this one is really beautiful!

I arranged the Pine Sprigs onto the card front and popped the cardinal up with some foam squares.  The sentiment is from the new Reverse To You and Yours EZ strips.  There are four styles of coordinating dies for all of the EZ Strips sets.  Check them out in the list below.  Also, they are super easy to cut apart with a paper trimmer, as I did.

My second card features these new sets:

• Decorative Ornaments stamp set
• Fresh Pine Sprigs die set

First I masked off the edges of an A2 card panel with removable tape.  I used blending brushes to blend an ombre teal background with two Altenew inks and then removed the tape.

Next I stamped the three solid stamps in the Decorative Ornaments stamp set using three sets of Pawsitively Saturated inks (see list below).  I used my MISTI to stamp each ornament in an ombre pattern.  I began with the lightest shade of each ink, tapping it onto the upper portion of each stamp.  I used a clean paper towel to lightly blot the hard line of the ink color.  I stamped that, then repeated the steps for each shade of ink.

There are dies, linked below, for these, but it was simple to use my scissors to fussy cut them out.

I used the Fresh Pine Sprigs dies to cut some green cardstock for the upper portion of the card.

Next I went back to the inked layer and stamped it with a sentiment from the Decorative Ornaments stamp set.  I stamped it with VersaMark ink, added silver embossing powder, and heat set it.  I also did a bit of preliminary planning for my placement of the ornaments.  Then I used a VersaMark pen to draw lines and heat set the silver embossing powder.

I glued the panel to an A2 card base.  Then I used foam adhesive and glue to adhere the Decorative Ornaments and the Fresh Pine Sprigs to the card.

I really love so many of the products in the Joy For You release.  Check it out and see what you may want for your crafty stash.

Thank you so much for stopping by today!  I hope it's a great one!

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SSS Sending Cheer Release, Oct. 8

The new Sending Cheer release by Simon Says Stamp is available now!!  As always, this release is filled with so many beautiful new goodies that fits any crafting style!  Check it all out at the Simon Says Stamp shop.

My card today features just two items!  The new Party Time Hats Embossing Folder and Cutting Die is SO cute.  I love how easy this card came together, but still looks fantastic!

I embossed an A2 sized piece of white cardstock with the Party Time Hats embossing folder and glued it to my A2 card base.

Next I die cut white cardstock with the included dies.  I used Squeezed Lemonade, Mustard Seed, Saltwater Taffy, Picked Raspberry, Abandoned Coral, Festive Berries Distress Oxide Inks with blending brushes to color and shade the hats and streamers.  I placed the hats into the Party Time Hats embossing folder to add the fun texture.

I popped up the hats on the card with foam adhesive and glued the streamers to the card.  The sentiment is from the new Above The Clouds stamp set.  I stamped it with black ink directly onto the card front.

This card was really that easy with the Party Time Hats embossing folder and dies!  Be sure to check out the entire line of the Sending Cheer release to see what you like!

Thank you so much for stopping by!  Have a wonderful and crafty day!

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Simon Says Stamp STAMPtember® 2026 and Honey Bee Stamps Collaboration

Hello friends!  If you know about STAMPtember®, you also know that there are daily surprises like this collaboration between Simon Says Stamp and Honey Bee Stamps!  Today's collab is this awesome Holly Jolly Frames and the Holly Jolly Frames dies that I've used for my card here!

These are available only while supplies last and will not be restocked.  Most collabs sell out quickly so grab it now if you like it!  There are four frames and inner circle dies, 11 sentiments, and five holiday images in this collab set with Simon Says Stamp and Honey Bee Stamps!

Here's a peek at the Holly Jolly Frames stamp and dies:

I kept this card simple and elegant by stamping the Holly Jolly Frames images with clear embossing ink.  Then I sprinkled on this beautiful gold embossing powder and heat set it.  Then I cut out the images with the coordinating dies.

I cut white cardstock into a 2-¾" square.  Using my MISTI, I planned on where to stamp the sentiment.  I repeated the steps for the gold heat embossing.

I created a coordinating gold-edged layer for the white square by swiping the clear embossing ink pad around the edges of a 3" square, adding the gold embossing powder, and heat setting it.  I glued this behind the white square.

I cut pieces of foam tape to adhere behind the frame to pop it up.  I did the same for the berries/leaves image.

I embossed white cardstock with this beautiful Snowflake embossing folder.  I glued it to my A2 card base and then glued the Holly Jolly Frames panel to the card.

So easy to make, yet so elegant!  I love this look!  Be sure to grab the Holly Jolly Frames before it sells out!  Thanks so much for stopping by!

Simon Says Stamp 2026 STAMPtember® & Alex Syberia Designs Collaboration

Hello friends!  If you know about STAMPtember®, you also know that there are daily surprises like this awesome Lovely Day stamp and die set that I've used for my card here!

These are available only while supplies last and will not be restocked.  Most collabs sell out quickly so grab it now if you like it!  I love this beautiful floral image from the collab set with Simon Says Stamp and Alex Syberia Designs!  I had so much fun having a coloring session to make this!

Here's a peek at the Lovely Day product images:

I stamped this sweet floral from the Lovely Day stamp set with Copic marker safe ink.  After I colored it with my markers, I cut it out with the coordinating die.   There are two separate small flower stamps in the set that I colored and die cut too.  However, I totally forgot to put them on the card!  Duh.  LOL!

I topped the A2 card base front with this beautiful Delicate Frame & Friend die set.  I die cut the frame three times from white cardstock.  I glued the layers together and then to the card.

I used foam tape to attach the Lovely Day floral to the card.  There are two sentiments in this stamp set that also have coordinating dies.  I love that!

Be sure to head to Simon's shop on their website to check out this gorgeous set!  Thank you very much for stopping by today!

It's time for the Simon Says Stamp STAMPtember® Blog Party

Happy 17th STAMPtember®!!!  I'm thrilled to be joining in the Simon Says Stamp Blog Party to help celebrate STAMPtember® and Simon's HUGE new release!!!!  There are many other blogs participating and sharing lots more awesome inspiration with the products in Simon's release, so be sure to head over to Simon's blog when you are finished here.

Click this graphic to check it all out!

Also, keep reading to the end of this post!  Simon Says Stamp has given me a very special promotional code for you to use.  You can check out the graphic at the end to see what this awesome special is!  Also, there are many other surprises on the other blogs!

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I have several cards to share with you today all featuring new crafty goodies from Simon Says Stamp!

First up is this sweet Halloween card that features the new Little Pumpkin House die set and the Fable Friendly Foxes embossing folder.

To begin, I die cut orange, green, and brown cardstocks with the dies in the adorable Little Pumpkin House die set.  I used ink blending brushes a coordinating inks to add shading to each piece.

Then I embossed white cardstock with the Fable Friendly Foxes embossing folder.  After trimming it to 4-¼" x 4" I glued it to an A2 card base.  I added two narrow strips of green and orange cardstock just below the embossed panel.  (I have all of the cardstock and other supplies linked in my list below.)

To finish up, I used thin foam adhesive to adhere the Little Pumpkin House to my card.

Then I stamped a simple sentiment from the Trick Or Treat stamp set with black pigment ink.

Next up is this card that features the new Layering Christmas Tree stamp set.

I stamped two of the Layering Christmas Trees onto panels of white cardstock that measure 1-¾" x 3-¾".  I used two shades of green inks.  I used gold metallic pigment ink to stamp the trees' stars.

Next I inked up the edges of two 2" x 4" panels with gold pigment ink by swiping the ink pad directly onto the paper.  I glued the stamped Christmas Trees panels to the layers.

There's a stamp in this set for the round ornaments.  I stamped it a few times with the gold metallic ink.  I don't have the coordinating Layering Christmas Trees dies so I used a hole punch to cut out the smallest.  Then I used my scissors to cut out the others.

I glued one of the Layering Christmas Trees panel to my card base that has an embossed layer I made with the Layered Vine embossing folder (previously released).  The other panel is popped up with foam adhesive.

I stamped the sentiment, also in the Layering Christmas Trees stamp set, in black pigment ink and trimmed each one into a strip.  These are also popped up with foam tape.

My final project features one die, the Peace Joy Love cover die, and easily made three cards!

All I needed to do was die cut white cardstock, and gold and silver glitter cardstock panels with the Peace Joy Love die.  I removed all of the letter pieces from the panels and glued the panels to A2 card bases. Then I paper pieced the various back into the openings.

I added a little embellishment to each card with die cuts from the Stitching Holly and Berries die set.

Thank you so much for stopping by!  Happy STAMPtember®!!!

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Happy Birthday Card -- Simon Says Stamp Every Happiness Release

Hello, friends!  Today I'm sharing this card that features three of the awesome new products in Simon Says Stamp Every Happiness release!  I love this new Flourish Hummingbird die set and I've given it a lovely background with the Daisy Frame stamps set and Daisy Frame stencil set.

First I die cut the Flourish Hummingbird dies from white cardstock.  Then I used my blending brushes and a few different inks to color this beautiful bird!  I've linked the brushes I love and the inks I used in the list below.

After I glued the hummingbird layers together, I set it aside to work on the background made with the Daisy Frame stamp set and the Daisy Frame stencil set.  If you are a regular here, you may remember that, when possible, I like to stencil my image first.  I used ink blending brushes and some Pawsitively Saturated Inks (listed below) to color this easy image.  

Then I placed the stenciled panel into my MISTI.  I placed the Daisy Frame stamp over the stenciled image.  I took just a bit of time to get it aligned just right.  I've shared this tip before, but if you missed it, next I place a piece of acetate over the stenciled image.  I ink up the stamp with my black ink and stamp it onto the acetate.  It's super easy to tell if you have it aligned!!  I removed the acetate and stamp again.

The Daisy Frames stencils are a set of two and don't have openings to color the tiny flowers.  Which is certainly no big deal!  I just took a pink Copic to color those in.

Next I used the largest die from the Sparkler Scallop Frames set to cut this pretty stenciled panel to add a decorative edge.  I added foam tape to the back and adhered it to an A2 card base.

I stamped one of the sentiments in the Daisy Frame Stamp Set with black pigment ink.  I used my paper trimmer to cut it into a rectangle shape.  (There are coordinating Daisy Frame dies available.)  I popped it up on the card with foam adhesive.

Be sure to check out all of the other wonderful products available in the Every Happiness release!

Thanks so much for stopping by!  I hope you have a great week!

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Silly Seagulls Summertime Card -- Simon Says Stamp

The newest release by Simon Says Stamp, Shine On, is available now!  This release has some fun seasonal  products and lots more for your year round crafting!

My card today features the adorable Silly Seagulls die set!  Also new is the Tall Happy Cover die that I had the seagulls peaking through for a fun feel to my card.

I created a quick ink-blended beach feel, sunshiny background with my blender brushes and some gorgeous inks from Simon's Pawsitively Saturated Ink line.  I have them all linked in the list below.

Next I die cut the most adorable Silly Seagulls dies from white cardstock and added a bit of color with my Copic markers.

I die cut the Tall Happy Cover die three times from white cardstock and glued the layers together.  I set a large stamp block on top of the layers while it dried.

I used two sentiments from the new Chill Vibes stamp set to add a fun sentiment inside the card.  I had also thought that a birthday sentiment would be perfect to go with the summertime vibes of the front of the card.

Next I trimmed the ink blended panel to 4" x 5-¼" and adhered it to a coordinating blue layer.  Then I glued these to my A2 card base.

Before I glued the stacked Tall Happy Cover die cut to the card, I positioned the three Silly Seagulls to be peaking out around the sentiment and added dots of glue to hold them in place.

I totally adore how my card turned out with the cute seagulls peaking around the sentiment.  Be sure to check out the totally awesome new Shine On release products and see if you find some goodies for your crafty times!

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Way To Gator Done!! -- Simon Says Stamp

Hello friends!  Today I'm sharing another card I made using products from Simon Says Stamps' Always There release!  This one, that's so sweet and easy to make, features the super cute Mr. Snappy stamp set (that name! love it!) and the Star Champion embossing folder.

There are three adorable gator images in the Mr. Snappy stamp set.  One that grills, another builds, and the one I chose, the happy one!  I stamped the gator, and the balloon, in alcohol marker safe black ink and colored both with my Copics.

There are coordinating Mr. Snappy dies available, but I don't have them so I easily used my scissors to cut them out.  Then I added foam tape on the back of both pieces.

I stamped the sentiments, two of the eight included in the set, with black pigment ink.  I used my paper trimmer to cut them into rectangles and added foam tape to the back.

For my A2 card, I added a white cardstock layer that I embossed with the Star Champion embossing folder.  This folder would be so fabulous for many occasions such as graduation, birthdays, anniversaries, and lots more!!

After I glued the embossed panel to my card base, I removed the backing from the foam tape on the Mr. Snappy images and adhered them to the card.

After adding a couple of white gel pen lines to the balloon, I was finished!

Now you see how quick and easy this card was with Mr. Snappy!  Perfect for many celebrations!  Thanks so much for stopping by today.  Happy crafting!!

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Do Frivolous Things - Always There Release by Simon Says Stamp

Hello crafty friends!  Today is the day for Simon Says Stamps' new release called Always There!  My card today features these products from this awesome release!

• Sunblush Flowers die set
• Sparkler Scallop Frames die set
• Dot Petal Pattern stencil
• Frankly, My Dear stamp set 

My first step was to make the stenciled background.  This is a pretty ombre texture paste background.  I tinted three dabs of texture paste by first smooshing Cheeky, Blush, and Pucker inks onto my glass craft mat.  After I mixed the inks into the paste I spread each shade through the Dot Petal Pattern stencil, darkest to lightest.  (All of the ink colors I used are in the list below.)

While that was drying, I die cut white cardstock with the dies in the Sunblush Flowers die set.  I used ink blending brushes and the same inks as above to color the flower die cuts.  To color the leaves I used Sprout and Fairway inks.  I adhered the layers together with glue.

Next I die cut vellum with a Sparkler Scallop Frames die.  Using my MISTI, after adding some anti-static powder, I stamped this sentiment from the Frankly, My Dear stamp set with clear embossing ink.  I added white embossing powder and heat set it.  You may think the sentiment looks a bit light, but in real life it’s just right and very easy to read.

Then I used a few drops of glue to adhere the Sunblush flowers and leaves to the vellum.  As you may know, it can be tricky to adhere vellum because it is semi-transparent and foam adhesive will show through.  Having the flowers on the vellum makes it easy to hide the foam adhesive by adding it directly behind the flowers.  I used some thick glue dots that I stretched out to be just under the top line of the sentiment.  Even in real life, I cannot see it!

I love the white embossed sentiment on vellum that allows the pretty pattern from the stencil to show through!  

Thank you so much for stopping by today!  Be sure to head over the Simon's website to check out all of the other awesome products in this release!

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Simon Says Stamp In My Heart Release Blog Hop Day 1

Hello, crafty friends!  I'm so happy to be joining in Simon Says Stamp's In My Heart Day One Blog Hop!  As is true for all of Simon's releases, this one is filled with so many beautiful stamps, dies, stencils, and embossing folders just right for our spring time projects!

Check this out!

You will receive this exclusive and not-yet-released Beautiful Day 3" x 4" stamp set for free with your purchase of any item in the exclusive In My Heart Collection!  How awesome is that?!  Note:  This gift with purchase will expire on March 22 at 11:59 pm EDT or while supplies last.

Also, I want to let you know that Simon Says Stamp will be awarding a $25 coupon to every stop of the blog hop!  All you need to do is to leave your comment here and at each stop along the way, which will increase your chances of winning!  Check out the complete hop list below.

Now, on to my first card I am sharing with you!  This features the new and so beautiful Jaunty Stem die set and the Big Basketweave Stencil.

One of my most favorite techniques to use in my card making is tinting texture paste to use with stencils!  I tinted this texture paste with one drop of Lost Shadow Distress Ink Re-inker.  I spread the tinted paste through the Big Basketweave Stencil without smoothing it off for this rustic look.

Mounting the dry stenciled panel onto light gray cardstock adds another touch of the light gray I used in the texture paste.

I love this background for the Jaunty Stem die set!  After die cutting white cardstock, I did some quick Copic marker coloring on the pieces.  Foam tape squares behind the flowers and glue on the stems creates more dimension on the card.

I used a sentiment from the previously released Basket of Blooms stamp set.  I love making birthday cards for my stash!

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This next card is so sweet with a whimsical background I made with the Folk Flowers Background stamp.

I stamped this fun Folk Flowers Background stamp with clear embossing ink onto white cardstock.  I added white embossing powder and then heat set it.  I used ink blending brushes to add on soft shades of Distress Oxide inks.

I love how the white embossing just pops when color is added to the panel!  Be sure to use a clean towel to wipe off any excess ink from the embossing.

The sentiments are from the new Thanks, Mom stamp set.  I used my scissors to trim out the large sentiment, but there are coordinating dies available.  Check out the link in my product list below.

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In case you missed it, yesterday I shared this fun and vibrant card over on my Instagram, @c.ann.h.  This features the beautiful Friendly Blossoms Stencils and Coordinating Dies.

I used some of my favorite Simon Says Stamp Pawsitively Saturated Ink pads to color through the Friendly Blossoms Stencils.  I have all of the colors I used in my product list below.

When I die cut the stenciled images with the Friendly Blossoms dies, I die cut two more layers of each die from white cardstock.  Note that I did not die cut the leaves.

I really love the perspective in dimension is achieved with the stacked florals and leaving the stenciled leafs on the panel!

These sentiments are also in the Thanks, Mom stamp set.  I used my trimmer to cut them into rectangles and foam strips to adhere them to the card.

Thank you for taking a look at my cards in this awesome hop!  I hope I've inspired you and that you will leave a comment for me before you continue hopping!  The winners will be chosen by Simon Says Stamp and posted on their blog on Wednesday, March 25 with instructions on how to redeem your prize.

Hop along here for lots of amazing inspiration!

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Heather Ruwe

Tina Smith

Lisa Addesa

Mindy Eggen

Miriam Prantner

Emma Williams

Kim Hamilton

Dana Joy

Rosemary Dennis

Carol Hintermeier

Amy Tsuruta

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