Well hello there and Happy Friday! Today I have a fun shaker card to share with you featuring stamps from Newton’s Nook Designs!

And did you know that Newton’s Nook is having a special naming vote for the adorable little bunny that is featured in many of their previous stamp sets?? Be sure to read through to the end of this post to find out how YOU can help us name this cute little girl!!

So how about some inspiration using this cute little bunny? I’ve created a fun and festive shaker card for today, which is perfect for a birthday or other celebrations.

The bunny in this card is from the Touchdown Tails stamp set, which was released last fall. I love the sports theme of the set because a lot of my family and friends are sports fans and makes this a perfect set for creating cards for all of them!

I started off by stamping the little bunny onto white cardstock using Simon Says Stamp Intense Black ink; I then colored the bunny in with my Copics. I will break down the colors below, and they are also linked over to Simon Says Stamp down in the products section at the bottom of this post:

• bunny: E0000, E50, E30, E43 (body); RV00, R21 (cheeks)
• pom-pom: Y000, Y21
• cheerleader outfit: RV55, RV66

Once my image was colored, I fussy cut her out using fine tip scissors.

My shaker is created using a Pretty Pink Posh Scallop Circle die, which I die cut from cardstock-covered craft foam. The foam piece is layered under a piece of transparency, and a second cardstock scallop frame (this time without the foam), it adhered overtop.

I then attached my bunny to the inside of the shaker, which is filled with sequins from Pretty Pink Posh (Fairytale Fuchsia, Lime Sorbet, Pink Blush, Sunshine Glow, Gold Stars, Lemon Meringue, Sparkling Clear and Iridescent mini stars). Normally I put my critters outside a shaker, but for this card I chose to add the bunny inside instead so as to appear as if she is throwing confetti around her to celebrate something! :)

My shaker element is layered onto a 4 1/4″ square card base; there is a slightly smaller panel layered between the card base and the shaker which is stamped in Squeezed Lemonade distress ink using a My Favorite Things background stamp.

And because I wanted to keep with the bunny-throwing-confetti idea, I used a mixture of the same sequins in my shaker to create falling “confetti” cascading down the card! I love the fun effect it gives, what do you think?

MORE INSPIRATION

If you liked today’s card and want more shaker card inspiration, here are a few other recent shakers that I have created! Click on the photos to be taken to the corresponding posts.

NAME THE BUNNY & A GIVEAWAY

What should Newton’s Nook Designs name their bunny character? This cute bunny has appeared on six different stamp sets – as a cheerleader, in a hula skirt, buried in snow and more! Now she needs a name!

With the help of their design team and friends they’ve chosen some favorite names but now they need your help. Check out this poll and vote for your favorite name.  Plus – two random winners will be chosen from all the votes to WIN the new 4 x 6 Hello Spring stamp set featuring the bunny! You can vote once a day – until Sunday, March 14th! Winners will be announced on Tuesday, March 15th with the reveal of the new Hello Spring stamp set!

Head over to our poll to vote – enter here – and share with your friends too!

PRODUCTS

If you are interested in any of the products used in this post, I have them all linked below to Simon Says Stamp. Affiliate links used when possible.

SIMON SAYS STAMP

My Favorite Things WATERCOLOR STRIPES BACKGROUND Cling Stamp MFT BG60	Newton’s Nook Designs TOUCHDOWN TAILS Clear Stamp Set 20150901	Simon Says Stamp STITCHED RECTANGLES Wafer Dies	6mm Fairytale Fuchsia Sequins Pretty Pink Posh	Pretty Pink Posh 4MM LIME SORBET Cupped Sequins	Pretty Pink Posh 4MM PINK BLUSH Cupped Sequins
6mm Sunshine Glow Sequins Pretty Pink Posh	Pretty Pink Posh 4MM LEMON MERINGUE Cupped Sequins	Pretty Pink Posh SPARKLING CLEAR MIX Cupped Sequins	Pretty Pink Posh IRIDESCENT MINI HEART CONFETTI Sequins	Copic Sketch MARKER E0000 FLORAL WHITE	Copic Sketch Marker E50 EGG SHELL Cream White
Copic Sketch MARKER E30 BISQUE Skin Flesh tone	*Copic Sketch Marker Y00 BARIUM YELLOW Light Soft Pastel Subtle	*Copic Sketch Marker Y21 BUTTERCUP YELLOW Light Pastel	Copic Sketch Marker RV00 WATER LILY Pink	Copic Sketch Marker R20 BLUSH Pink Flesh Skin	*Copic Sketch Marker RV55 HOLLYHOCK Magenta Pink Red Violet
*Copic Sketch Marker RV66 RASPBERRY Red Violet Pink	Simon Says Stamp Premium Ink Pad INTENSE BLACK	Tsukineko Versamark EMBOSS INK PAD Watermark	Ranger Embossing Powder SUPER FINE BLACK Detail EPJ37392	EK Success POWDER TOOL Applicator 54-04002	EK Success CUTTER BEE Scissors EKCB01
*Ranger Perfect Pearls PERFECT PEARL Individual Pigment Powder	US Artquest MATTE Perfect Paper Adhesive	WHITE FUN FOAM 12 Pack 118711 9 x 12	Tim Holtz Distress Ink Pad SQUEEZED LEMONADE Ranger TIM34940	Bazzill 40 LB VELLUM 8.5 x 11 White 25 Sheets	*Neenah Classic Crest **110 LB** SMOOTH SOLAR WHITE

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Hello everyone, thanks so much for stopping by today! Today is the beginning of the Newton’s Nook March release week and you are going to love the new stamps and dies that are going to be revealed over the next few days!

Today we are revealing the new Hello Spring stamp set, which I am totally in love with. The images in this set are beyond cute and I adore the bunny holding the carrot, which is what I used for my card today.

And before I get into today’s card; did you know we now have a name for the bunny that has been featured many times in Newton’s Nook stamp sets? Head on over to the Newton’s Nook blog to find out the name, which is being revealed today!

I used Tim Holtz distress inks to watercolor this card and started by stamping the bunny holding a carrot onto watercolor paper with Antique Linen. All of my initial stamping was done with Antique Linen, as this let’s me create a “no-line” effect. All of the colors I used to watercolor this card are broken down at the bottom of the post and linked to Simon Says Stamp in the products section further down.

After coloring the bunny and carrot I then fussy cut them out so I could pop it off my card. The tulips in the background were stamped onto a watercolor panel that I cut with a Simon Says Stamp Stitched Rectangle die; the tulips, grass and  sky were all watercolored with distress inks as well.

To finish off the card, I heat embossed a cute sentiment with gold embossing powder and scattered a few sequins from Pretty Pink Posh around the scene.  Finally, I popped the panel up off of a Desert Storm cardstock card base.

For those of you interested in the ink colors I used for this card, I have them broken down here:

• Bunny: Antique Linen, Gathered Twigs, Victorian Velvet
• Carrot: Carved Pumpkin, Barn Door, Twisted Citron, Crushed Olive
• Tulips: Wild Honey, Scattered Straw, Spun Sugar, Worn Lipstick
• Grass: Crushed Olive, Twisted Citron
• Sky: Cracked Pistachio

KEEP HOPPING & A GIVEAWAY

Would you like to win the “Hello Spring” Stamp Set? This set will be given away to ONE lucky winner! Here’s how to win:

Comment on the Newton’s Nook Designs blog and Design Team blogs (see list below)! The winner will be chosen at random from the collective blog release posts. Make sure to check out each of their blogs and comment for your chance to win. You will not know which blog has been chosen so the more you comment on the better your chances are of winning!

You have until Thursday, March 17th at 9pm CST to comment  — winners will be announced on Newton’s Nook Designs blog post on Friday, March 18th.

Check out all the awesome Design Team Blogs below to enter:

Newton’s Nook Designs
Lydia Evans
Larissa Heskett
Samantha Mann
Crafty Math-Chick
Jess Gerstner
Stephanie Muzzulin
Danielle Pandeline
Nina-Marie Trapani… that’s me! :)
Kimberly Rendino
Yukari Yoshioka
Kelly Latevola – Guest Designer

MORE INSPIRATION

Looking for more scene card inspiration? They are one of my favorite card types to make, and I’ve got some of my most recent scene cards linked below for you to check out! Click on the photo to be taken to the corresponding post.

PRODUCTS

If you are interested in any of the products used in this post, I have them all linked below to Simon Says Stamp. Affiliate links used when possible.

SIMON SAYS STAMP

Simon Says Stamp STITCHED RECTANGLES Wafer Dies	Tim Holtz Distress Ink Pad CRUSHED OLIVE	Tim Holtz Distress Ink Pad CRACKED PISTACHIO TIM43218	Tim Holtz Distress Ink Pad ANTIQUE LINEN Ranger TIM19497	Tim Holtz Distress Ink Pad TWISTED CITRON Ranger TIM43294	Tim Holtz Distress Ink Pad SCATTERED STRAW Ranger TIM21483
Tim Holtz Distress Ink Pad WILD HONEY Ranger TIM27201	Tim Holtz Distress Ink Pad SPUN SUGAR Ranger TIM27164	Tim Holtz Distress Ink Pad WORN LIPSTICK Ranger TIM21513	Tim Holtz Distress Ink Pad CRACKED PISTACHIO TIM43218	Tim Holtz Distress Ink Pad GATHERED TWIGS Ranger Fall TIM32823	Tim Holtz Distress Ink Pad BARN DOOR Ranger TIM27096
Tim Holtz Distress Ink Pad CARVED PUMPKIN Ranger TIM43201	Pretty Pink Posh 4MM PINK BLUSH Cupped Sequins	Pretty Pink Posh PINK BLUSH Flat 6mm Sequins	Pretty Pink Posh 4MM MOSSY GREEN Cupped Sequins	Pretty Pink Posh 4MM LEMON DROP Cupped Sequins	Pretty Pink Posh LEMON DROP Flat 6mm Sequins
Pentel AQUASH BRUSH SMALL Fine Point 23638	Pentel AQUASH BRUSH MEDIUM Fine Point 226537	Tsukineko Versamark EMBOSS INK PAD Watermark	Ranger Embossing Powder SUPER FINE GOLD EPJ37408	EK Success POWDER TOOL Applicator 54-04002	EK Success CUTTER BEE Scissors EKCB01
Strathmore WATERCOLOR 9×12 SHEETS 373091	*Neenah Environment 80 LB SMOOTH DESERT STORM Paper Pack 25 Sheets	Precision Heat Embossing Tool Gun Hero Arts PW200 Wagner	Sizzix BIG SHOT MACHINE Gray And White 660425	Uni-Ball Pen Signo Gel WHITE Two Pack 1919994	*ZIG Wink of Stella GLITTER CLEAR Brush Tip Marker 025320

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Hello and Happy Thursday! I’m so happy you’ve stopped by for today’s reveal of the Newton Dreams of London stamp and dies, which are part of the new March release from Newton’s Nook Designs!

This set is so super adorable and is one of my current favorites in my Newton’s Nook stamp collection. The images in this set are beyond cute and I love how you can easily create fun scenes with many of the images in the set, like I did for today’s card. When I first saw this set, I knew I wanted to create a nighttime scene and use the image of Newton with an umbrella somewhere on the card.

I started off by stamping all the images I wanted to use from the Newton Dreams of London set onto white cardstock. I then began coloring everything with Copics, and I have all the colors used listed out for you below; they are also linked over to Simon Says Stamp down in the products section of this post for easy reference.

• Newton: E50, E30, E31, E35, E57, RV000, RV10 (body); YG95, YG97, YG99, YG31, R45, R59 (coat and scarf); Y28, E81, E87, C1, C3, C5, C7, E57, E29 (umbrella)
• Bus: R46, R59, RV99, C3, C5, C7, BG0000, BG01
• Phone Booth: R46, R59, RV99, T6, T8, T10, BG0000, BG01, E50, E30
• Big Ben: Y28, E81, E87, C1, C3, C5

I then did a bunch of ink blending using distress inks for the sky, moon, road and grass around my scene.  I also added Pretty Pink Posh mini silver star confetti around the sky, and I love how shimmery this makes the sky look.

KEEP HOPPING & A GIVEAWAY

Would you like to win the “Newton Dreams of London” Stamp Set? This set will be given away to ONE lucky winner! Here’s how to win:

Comment on the Newton’s Nook Designs blog and Design Team blogs (see list below)! The winner will be chosen at random from the collective blog release posts. Make sure to check out each of their blogs and comment for your chance to win. You will not know which blog has been chosen so the more you comment on the better your chances are of winning!

You have until Thursday, March 17th at 9pm CST to comment  — winners will be announced on Newton’s Nook Designs blog post on Friday, March 18th.

Check out all the awesome Design Team Blogs below to enter:

Newton’s Nook Designs
Lydia Evans
Larissa Heskett
Samantha Mann
Crafty Math-Chick
Jess Gerstner
Stephanie Muzzulin
Danielle Pandeline
Nina-Marie Trapani… that’s me! :)
Kimberly Rendino
Yukari Yoshioka
Kelly Latevola – Guest Designer

MORE INSPIRATION

If you enjoyed today’s card, here are a few more of my recent scene cards you might be interested in! Click on the photos to be taken to the corresponding post.

PRODUCTS

If you are interested in any of the products used in this post, I have them all linked below to Simon Says Stamp. Affiliate links used when possible.

SIMON SAYS STAMP

Pretty Pink Posh SILVER MINI STAR CONFETTI Sequins	Simon Says Stamp STITCHED CIRCLES Wafer Dies sssd111456 In Stitches	My Favorite Things BASIC STITCH LINES Die-Namics MFT777	My Favorite Things GRASSY HILLS Die-Namics MFT812	Darice Embossing Folder – Basketweave	Tim Holtz Distress Ink Pad MERMAID LAGOON Ranger TIM43256
Tim Holtz Distress Ink Pad CHIPPED SAPPHIRE Ranger TIM27119	Tim Holtz Distress Ink Pad BLUEPRINT SKETCH Ranger TIM43195	Tim Holtz Distress Ink Pad SQUEEZED LEMONADE Ranger TIM34940	*Tim Holtz Distress Ink Pad SEEDLESS PRESERVES Ranger Fall TIM32847	Tim Holtz Distress Ink Pad MUSTARD SEED Ranger TIM20226	Tim Holtz Distress Ink Pad DRIED MARIGOLD Ranger TIM21438
Tim Holtz Distress Ink Pad PUMICE STONE Ranger TIM27140	Tim Holtz Distress Ink Pad CRUSHED OLIVE	*Copic Sketch Marker YG95 PALE OLIVE Light Green Yellow	*Copic Sketch Marker YG97 SPANISH OLIVE Dark Green Moss	Copic Sketch MARKER YG99 MARINE GREEN	Copic Sketch Marker BG0000 SNOW GREEN
Copic Sketch Marker BG01 AQUA BLUE	*Copic Sketch Marker RV000 PALE PURPLE Light Muted	Copic Sketch Marker RV10 PALE PINK Pastel Light	Copic Sketch Marker E50 EGG SHELL Cream White	Copic Sketch Marker E31 BRICK BEIGE Cream	Copic Sketch MARKER E30 BISQUE Skin Flesh tone
Copic Sketch Marker E35 CHAMOIS Light Brown	*Copic Sketch Marker E57 LIGHT WALNUT Light Brown	Copic Sketch Marker E29 BURNT UMBER Brown	Copic Sketch Marker E81 IVORY Cream	Copic Sketch Marker E87 FIG Brown	Copic Sketch Marker Y28 LIONET GOLD Bold Golden
Copic Sketch Marker R46 STRONG RED Bright Bold	*Copic Sketch Marker R59 CARDINAL Maroon Dark Red	*Copic Sketch Marker RV99 ARGYLE PURPLE Dark Plum	*Copic Sketch Marker YR31 LIGHT REDDISH YELLOW Pale Cream Subtle Light	Copic Sketch Marker C1 COOL GRAY Grey	Copic Sketch MARKER C3 COOL GRAY Grey
Copic Sketch MARKER C5 COOL GRAY Grey	Copic Sketch MARKER C7 COOL GRAY Grey	Copic Sketch Marker C00 COOL GRAY	Copic Sketch Marker T6 TONER GRAY	Copic Sketch Marker T8 TONER GRAY	Copic Sketch Marker T10 TONER GRAY
*Copic Sketch COLORLESS BLENDER Marker Blending Dual Tips	*ZIG Wink of Stella GLITTER CLEAR Brush Tip Marker 025320	*Ranger Inkssentials GLOSSY ACCENTS Glue Dimensional Adhesive	Tsukineko Versamark EMBOSS INK PAD Watermark	Simon Says Stamp Premium Ink Pad INTENSE BLACK	*Ranger Embossing Powder SUPER FINE WHITE
Uni-Ball Pen Signo Gel WHITE Two Pack 1919994	Sizzix BIG SHOT MACHINE Gray And White 660425

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Well hello there everyone and a Happy Friday to you all! I am popping in to let you know that I am over on the Pretty Pink Posh blog today sharing a fun window scene card (and video) for the Easter Theme week that has been going on over the past few days.

The card I am sharing on the Pretty Pink Posh blog features a half circle window, which I created using the new Window Frames dies (from Pretty Pink Posh). To see how I created the card, you’ll want to pop on over to watch the video! Here’s a sneak peek of what you’ll find:

I hope I’ll be seeing you over on the Pretty Pink Posh blog… If you are interested in any of the products I’ve used, I have them linked below for your convenience.

And before you go, here’s another scene card I have up on my blog today featuring stamps from Sunny Studio Stamps! There is a video to go with it, so you might want to head on over to the post to check it out!

Thanks so much for stopping by and spending some time with me… Happy Creating! :)

PRODUCTS

If you are interested in any of the products used in this post, I have them all linked below to Simon Says Stamp. Affiliate links used when possible.

SIMON SAYS STAMP

Lawn Fawn HAPPY EASTER Clear Stamps	Simon Says Cling Stamp PEEPS BACKGROUND	Pretty Pink Posh PICKET FENCE Steel Craft Dies PPPPCKF	Pretty Pink Posh WINDOW FRAMES Die Set	Simon Says Stamp STITCHED RECTANGLES Wafer Dies	My Favorite Things GRASSY HILLS Die-Namics MFT812
Lawn Fawn PUFFY CLOUD BORDERS Lawn Cuts LF915	Bazzill 40 LB VELLUM 8.5 x 11 White 25 Sheets	EK Success CUTTER BEE Scissors EKCB01	EK Success POWDER TOOL Applicator 54-04002	Uni-Ball Pen Signo Gel WHITE Two Pack 1919994	Ranger Embossing Powder SUPER FINE BLACK Detail EPJ37392
Tim Holtz Distress Ink Pad SHABBY SHUTTERS	Tim Holtz Distress Ink Pad CRACKED PISTACHIO TIM43218	Altenew BUTTERCREAM Crisp Dye Ink Pad AN175	Simon Says Stamp Premium Ink Pad INTENSE BLACK	Tsukineko VersaFine ONYX BLACK Ink Pad	*Copic Sketch Marker Y00 BARIUM YELLOW Light Soft Pastel Subtle
Copic Sketch MARKER Y11 PALE YELLOW	Copic Sketch MARKER Y15 CADMIUM YELLOW	*Copic Sketch Marker YR23 YELLOW OCHRE Bright Bold	Copic Sketch Marker C1 COOL GRAY Grey	Copic Sketch MARKER C3 COOL GRAY Grey	Copic Sketch Marker RV00 WATER LILY Pink
Copic Sketch Marker RV10 PALE PINK Pastel Light	Copic Sketch Marker R20 BLUSH Pink Flesh Skin	Copic Sketch MARKER E0000 FLORAL WHITE	Copic Sketch Marker E50 EGG SHELL Cream White	Copic Sketch MARKER E30 BISQUE Skin Flesh tone	Copic Sketch Marker E31 BRICK BEIGE Cream
Copic Sketch Marker BG0000 SNOW GREEN	Copic Sketch Marker BG10 COOL SHADOW	Copic Sketch MARKER G00 JADE GREEN	*Copic Sketch Marker YG41 PALE COBALT GREEN Light Subtle Mint Pastel	Copic Sketch Marker BG01 AQUA BLUE	*Copic Sketch Marker YG97 SPANISH OLIVE Dark Green Moss
*Copic Sketch Marker YG95 PALE OLIVE Light Green Yellow	Copic Sketch Marker YG61 PALE MOSS Light Green	Copic Sketch MARKER BG93 GREEN GRAY	*Neenah Classic Crest **110 LB** SMOOTH SOLAR WHITE	US Artquest MATTE Perfect Paper Adhesive	Sizzix BIG SHOT MACHINE Gray And White 660425

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Hi everyone! I’m popping in today to let you know that I am over on the Pretty Pink Posh blog with a organizational video!

In today’s video, I’ll be showing how you can use the Pretty Pink Posh Mini Tag dies to create ink swatch tag rings that will allow you to keep colors organized and look stylish at the same time!  Here’s a sneak peek of what you’ll find…

Plus there is more! Pretty Pink Posh is generously giving away a Mini Misti and a Mini Tag Die set to one lucky winner! Head on over to the Pretty Pink Posh blog for more details and to enter into the giveaway!  I hope you’ll stop by to check out the video too…  Thanks for stopping by and spending some time with me. Happy Creating! :)

PRODUCTS

If you are interested in any of the products used in this post, I have them all linked below to Simon Says Stamp. Affiliate links used when possible.

SIMON SAYS STAMP

*Brother Home and Office LABEL MAKER P-Touch PT-D200

MINI MISTI PRECISION STAMPER Stamping Tool Kit

Sizzix BIG SHOT MACHINE Gray And White 660425

Pretty Pink Posh MINI TAGS Die Set

Reverse Confetti BUTTERFLY DREAMS Clear Stamp Set

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Hello there everyone! I’m stopping by today with a different type of post for you; the first of my new series called My Favorites. I’m going to be highlighting all my favorite products and supplies (some new, some oldies) that I loved and used during the month of March!

STAMPS

Handmade From Me	Sketched Elephants	Newton’s Nook Designs NEWTON DREAMS OF LONDON Clear Stamp Set	Newton’s Nook Designs HELLO SPRING Clear Stamp Set 20160302
Neat and Tangled PURRFECT Clear Stamp Set	Neat and Tangled SCANDINAVIAN PRINTS Clear Stamp Set	Reverse Confetti BUTTERFLY DREAMS Clear Stamp Set	Reverse Confetti A FRIEND LIKE YOU Clear Stamp Set
Simon Says Clear Stamps CUTE CHICKS Neat and Tangled Exclusive SSS101608 Spring Plush	Simon Says Clear Stamps FRIENDSHIP BLOOMS	My Favorite Things WATERCOLOR STRIPES BACKGROUND Cling Stamp MFT BG60	Simon Says Cling Stamp PEEPS BACKGROUND

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There were so many stamp sets I used this month, but these are some of my most-loved.

1. The Handmade from Me stamp set from Whimsy Stamps (top row) is not only perfect for stamping cute sentiments on cards, but also makes it super easy to stamp extra special touches and greetings on envelopes and the backside of your cards!
2. Newton Dreams of London is absolutely darling (top row)! The fun images in this set make me smile and I cannot get enough of the adorable Newton hanging from an umbrella… TOO CUTE!
3. Neat and Tangled came out with lots of really great stamp sets during their March release. My favorites however were the Purrfect and Scandinavian Prints stamp sets (middle row). Cats are a soft spot for me, so of course that immediately became an instant fave; I love too how the price point is a bit lower than normal sets because it is smaller. The Scandinavian Prints stamp set is also great because you can build tons of custom patterns and flower groupings with just this single set. A good sentiment is also an eye catcher for me, and the ones included in Scandinavian Prints are really unique.
4. One of the most used cards for me are thank you’s and the Reverse Confetti Butterfly Dreams stamp set (middle row) evokes a great whimsical feel that I really love. The sentiments inside the silhouetted butterflies are beautifully done and I’ve been using the Kindness Matters, Thank You sentiment like crazy lately!
5. The cutest stamp set of March for me was the Cute Chicks set from Simon Says Stamp. The little chick inside the egg absolutely cracks me up. I mean, seriously; who can’t help but laugh at how funny that poor cutie looks wobbling around inside his egg?

DIES

Hand Stitched Nested Rectangles	Simon Says Stamp PLUSH SPRINGTIME CHICK Wafer Dies S370 Spring Plush	Reverse Confetti Cuts BUTTERFLY DREAMS DIE Set	My Favorite Things BASIC STITCH LINES Die-Namics MFT777
Pretty Pink Posh WINDOW FRAMES Die Set	Pretty Pink Posh PICKET FENCE Steel Craft Dies PPPPCKF	My Favorite Things GRASSY HILLS Die-Namics MFT812

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Dies are not only versatile for cutting out stamped images, but also a fun way to create so many unique effects on your cards! Here are some of my current go-to dies…

1. The Handstitched Nested Rectangles dies from Whimsy Stamps (top row) are a great way to die cut panels for your cards with a more “handmade” feel. I love the fun, uneven lines of the stitching on these dies. For more selective stitching details, I love using the My Favorite Things Basic Stitch Lines die set; the price point is pretty good too compared to large, shape cutting die sets. For crafters on a budget, you could buy stitched border dies like the Basic Stitch Lines and die cut the stitching detail into paper you’ve cut down with your paper trimmer.
2. The felt die cutting trend is HUGE right now and Simon Says Stamp came out with a large collection of Spring Plush dies for their March release. The Springtime Chick (top row) is my absolute favorite and I love how they can still be used with paper for those that aren’t into the felt craze.
3. Pretty Pink Posh is known for their unique die sets, and the new Window Frames dies (bottom row) are awesome! I love how there is the added stitching detail along the edges of both the inside and outside cut marks; it adds great finishing touches to your die cut shapes, which I am a huge fan of!
4. Scene cards are something I make often and I love having dies that I can use to create supporting elements. My current favorites that I can’t stop using are the Pretty Pink Posh Picket Fence and My Favorite Things Grassy Hills dies. These are both from past releases but still my go-to’s for many of the scenes I create!

TOOLS & EMBELLISHMENTS

Pretty Pink Posh Sparkling Clear Mix	Pretty Pink Posh EASTER SEQUINS MIX	*Ranger Perfect Pearls PERFECT PEARL Individual Pigment Powder	RESERVE Lawn Fawn STAMP SHAMMY Cleaner LF1045
MINI MISTI PRECISION STAMPER Stamping Tool Kit	We R Memory Keepers 123 PUNCH BOARD 662530	Sizzix MAGNETIC PLATFORM FOR WAFER-THIN DIES Accessory 656499	*ZIG Wink of Stella GLITTER CLEAR Brush Tip Marker 025320
Kool Tak DOUBLE-SIDED TAPE Clear	US Artquest MATTE Perfect Paper Adhesive	WHITE FUN FOAM 12 Pack 118711 9 x 12

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Some of the most important items on my desk are tools, because tools are what help you make your creations go to the next level. Here are the tools I have been using heavily in my craft room this month…

1. I have been doing a lot of distress ink techniques and the Perfect Pearls by Ranger (top row) are a fun way to add easy shimmer and shine to your distress inking. I just mix a little bit of the Perfect Pearls with some water in a misting/spray bottle, shake it up and I have a custom made shimmer spray! The subtle glitzy glimmer of the Perfect Pearls are a great way to take your distress inking up a notch. And speaking of shimmer, I cannot get enough of my Wink of Stella clear glitter brush (middle row)! :)
2. For stamping, my must-have tools are the new Mini MISTI (middle row) and the Lawn Fawn Stamp Shammy (top row). The Mini MISTI is perfect for just about every stamping need (other than stamps larger than 5 inches, such as 6×6 cling background stamps). I use my Mini MISTI on just about every card I make and I love the convenience of  being able to re-stamp something if it did not stamp cleanly the first time. And the Lawn Fawn Stamp Shammy is a great alternative to baby wipes, and more cost effective. I have been using the Shammy exclusively and stopped using baby wipes for the majority of my crafting; I only keep a small stash handy for special reasons.
3. The We R Memory Keepers 1-2-3 Punch Board has been really handy for me! I used to have the Envelope Punch Board, but switched over to the 1-2-3 Punch Board because of it’s versatility. With this board you can make everything from envelopes (see this post) to boxes (see this post) and bows! I make a lot of envelopes for my cards, so this feature of the board is the most used. However, when I need a special box or bow, I can simply pull out this same Punch Board to do everything, rather than having three separate boards laying around.
4. Adhesives are something I get lots of questions on; my go-to adhesives lately have been PPA Matte Adhesive by ArtQuest and Kool Tak clear dimensional tape. I prefer the PPA over other adhesives for a couple of reasons. One, it’s more cost effective for me to purchase the large bottle of PPA than the small bottles of the other glues on the market. Secondly, I find that the PPA seems to have better bonding than other adhesives I have tried (including Ranger’s Multi Matte Medium). I have been using PPA exclusively for almost a year and have been pleased with its durability and performance. The Kool Tak tape is perfect for popping vellum up for dimension. Vellum can be a bit tricky to find the right adhesive for; however, the Kool Tak tape is pretty much invisible under the vellum and provides a nice, dimensional effect for your cards!

INKS, PAINTS, PENS & MARKERS

Simon Says Stamp Premium Ink Pad INTENSE BLACK	Hero Arts Hybrid Ink Pad GREEN APPLE AF344	Hero Arts Hybrid Ink Pad MOSS AF343	Altenew COTTON CANDY Crisp Dye Ink Pad
Altenew Crisp Dye Ink Pad, Frosty Pink	Tim Holtz Distress Ink Pad SQUEEZED LEMONADE Ranger TIM34940	Tim Holtz Distress Ink Pad CRACKED PISTACHIO TIM43218	Tim Holtz Distress Ink Pad CRUSHED OLIVE
Tombow MONO SAND ERASER	Pentel AQUASH BRUSH 3 PACK Fine Medium Bold 25104	Uni-Ball Pen Signo Gel WHITE Two Pack 1919994	SSS Prima WATERCOLOR CONFECTIONS DECADENT PIES
SSS Prima WATERCOLOR CONFECTIONS TROPICALS	SSS Prima WATERCOLOR CONFECTIONS THE CLASSICS

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Finally, let’s look at inks, paints, pens and markers… Like most of you I’m sure, I have a large selection of these mediums but there are a few that I have been using a lot more than others this month.

1. Prior to finding the Simon Says Stamp Intense Black ink (top row) in January, I was using Memento’s Tuxedo Black ink for all my Copic-friendly stamping needs. However, I was never fully pleased with the grayish tint of the Memento ink. It stamped nice but I love crisp, black lines. The Simon Says Stamp Intense Black ink is a new product for 2016 and I have been using this ink exclusively since it was debuted. I love the rich, bold color tone and it even works beautifully with watercoloring (see this post here).
2. The new Hero Arts Bold inks (top row) have quickly become a favorite of mine! Hero Arts has always been known for their beautiful ink colors and the Bold ink pad collection is just as impressive! I have been using the Moss and Green Apple inks a lot this month.
3. Altenew is another stamp company that has their own ink line and I really love their Crisp Dye inks. I’ve been reaching for their Cotton Candy and Frosty Pink inks (second row) all month long in a variety of projects. Altenew also just came out with a bunch more colors to add to the collection and I’m excited to get some more of them for my stash!
4. I use distress inks of many of my cards, but have been using Crushed Olive, Cracked Pistachio and Squeezed Lemonade (second row) on a lot of my cards lately. I love the bright, yellowy tone of Crushed Olive and because teal is my favorite color, Cracked Pistachio is my go-to for anything turquoise colored. For a happy yellow, the intense, neon-like hue of Squeezed Lemonade is super fun!
5. Some small items that I have been using lately are the Tombow Sand Eraser, Signo white gel pen, and Pentel Aquash waterbrushes (third row). The sand eraser is great for getting rid of ink marks or fingerprints; I love being able to fix little mistakes like that rather than having to start all over again. In all my coloring – whether it is Copic or watercolor – I love adding white details with my Signo white pen; it’s super opaque and also great for cleaning up coloring that goes outside the lines (yes, it happens to all of us more often then you’d think!). For paintbrushes, I have been enjoying the Pentel Aquash waterbrushes; I use them empty most of the time because I like to control how much water is being used. I love the fine tip end on all three these round brushes since I am usually coloring in stamped images that oftentimes have small areas.
6. My final favorite for March is the Prima Watercolor Confections sets; these watercolor paints are very vibrant and are new for 2016. They come in three, 12-color collections; the Classics (primary colors; last row), Tropicals (royal-jewel tones; last row) and Decadent Pies (natural, earthy hues; third row). They have a slightly chalkiness to them if you use less water, but they blend nicely. They come in tins that have mixing wells built in, which make them great for on-the-go painting. The price point is inexpensive making it great for novice to intermediate watercolor artists.

I hope my March Favorites have been helpful to you! Thanks so much for stopping by and spending some time with me… I’ll see you tomorrow for a project I have featuring Newton’s Nook Designs stamps. Happy Creating!

*Disclaimer: I was not asked by any companies to review and share the favorite products I’ve included in this post. All opinions are my own and the intention of this post is to share my thoughts on favorite products I personally use.

Well hello everyone, thanks so much for joining me for day one of the Whimsy Stamps April release! I’m so excited to be able to share my newest stamps and dies with you, as well as inspiration on how to use them!

Today’s reveal showcases the cute Baby Animals stamps and coordinating dies. I love critters and creating this set was a lot of fun for me! This set works perfect for a variety of baby themed cards, and even cards for the expecting parents-to-be!

In my card I’ve used the little giraffe and created a “storybook” feel with watercolors, which makes this little guy look even cuter. I used Prima’s Watercolor Confections Decadent Pies paint set for the majority of the coloring; this set has 12 colors in it, all with in neutral, earthy tones. For additional shading and texture, I used Derwent watercolor pencils.

Storybook style coloring is captured in the imperfect, hard lines of the watercolors; earthy color tones help bring the classic, whimsical look to life… the charm is inside those little details!

The panel my giraffe is sitting on was die cut using the Nested Handstitched Rectangles dies, which I designed for the March Whimsy Stamps release. I used Canson XL watercolor paper and all my stamping was done with Simon Says Stamp Intense Black ink.

I also wanted to share how I created my card base, as unfortunately my battery died on my camera as I was filming this card and I did not realize it until after I had created it… I made my card base from some more Canson XL paper and did some ink smooshing with Scattered Straw distress ink. To add some more interest to the watercolor look of the background, I took some Fossilized Amber distress ink and flicked on some splatters of color; this gave the watercoloring a more organic feel, which I really like.

I love the look of ribbon on cards, especially for baby cards! The textured, yellow chevron ribbon from May Arts was a perfect embellishment for my card and I also scattered some Pretty Pink Posh Sparkling Clear sequins on as well.

So to see how I created this card, be sure to check out the video below, or over on my YouTube channel! If you enjoy, please give it a “thumbs up” and subscribe to my channel… I post new videos every week!

MORE INSPIRATION

Looking for more watercolor inspiration? Here are some more videos you might be interested in featuring watercoloring techniques! Click on the photos to be taken to the corresponding posts.

PRODUCTS

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Hand Stitched Nested Rectangles	My Favorite Things BASIC STITCH LINES Die-Namics MFT777	SSS Prima WATERCOLOR CONFECTIONS DECADENT PIES	Tim Holtz Distress Ink Pad FOSSILIZED AMBER	Tim Holtz Distress Ink Pad SCATTERED STRAW Ranger TIM21483	Tim Holtz Distress Ink Pad MILLED LAVENDER Ranger TIM20219
Pretty Pink Posh SPARKLING CLEAR MIX Cupped Sequins	Canson XL WATERCOLOR PAPER 9×12 Pad 726259	*Neenah Environment 80 LB SMOOTH DESERT STORM Paper Pack 25 Sheets	Sizzix BIG SHOT MACHINE Gray And White 660425	Pentel AQUASH BRUSH 3 PACK Fine Medium Bold 25104	Precision Heat Embossing Tool Gun Hero Arts PW200 Wagner
*Tonic Studios 6 INCH PAPER TRIMMER Guillotine Cut Trim Mini	Simon Says Stamp Premium Ink Pad INTENSE BLACK	Tsukineko Versamark EMBOSS INK PAD Watermark	US Artquest MATTE Perfect Paper Adhesive	*Ranger Embossing Powder PRINCESS GOLD EPJ37477

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Well hello everyone and welcome back to day two of the Whimsy Stamps April release! Today we are showcasing my newest stamp set, Mom’s Layered Flowers. I’m using it in a distress ink watercolor technique to create a pretty Mother’s Day card.

When I was designing the Mom’s Layered Flowers set, I wanted to make sure it could be used year round for a variety of mom-themed cards. You can mix and match the sentiments to create custom greetings, and the florals can be stamped in a variety of ways to create pretty bouquets!

For this card I heat embossed the outline floral images onto watercolor paper; I love how the white outlines of the heat embossing make these flowers feel like the are painted in the no-line watercolor style.

Heat embossing your images rather then simple stamping is also a great way for new watercolorists to practice their coloring skills!  You don’t have worry about color bleeding into other areas because the heat embossed lines contain the watercolor into the areas inside the lines.

After watercoloring three flowers and a few leaves and stems, I fussy cut them each out using some precision tip Cutter Bee scissors; these are my favorite scissors for detail cutting.

I created the background by pouncing Evergreen Bough distress ink onto my watercolor paper and adding some water droplets for texture. I die cut the panel using a Whimsy Stamps Handstitched Rectangle die.

Using the sentiments from Mom’s Layered Flowers, “Mother” is gold heat embossed onto vellum and fussy cut out; I built the rest of the sentiment using Hero Arts Soft Granite shadow ink and a small white banner. I tucked the banner behind the flowers, which are popped up off the panel using foam tape.

To finish off my card, I matted the watercolor panel using gold foil paper and added a few Pretty Pink Posh Sparkling Clear sequins around as well.

MORE INSPIRATION

If you enjoyed this post, here are some more cards I’ve created that you might be interested in featuring stamps and dies from Whimsy Stamps! Click on the photos to be taken to the corresponding posts.

PRODUCTS

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Hand Stitched Nested Rectangles	Pretty Pink Posh SPARKLING CLEAR MIX Cupped Sequins	Tim Holtz Distress Ink Pad SHABBY SHUTTERS	Tim Holtz Distress Ink Pad MOWED LAWN Ranger Summer TIM35008	Tim Holtz Distress Ink Pad EVERGREEN BOUGH Ranger Winter TIM32854	Tim Holtz Distress Ink Pad WILTED VIOLET
Tim Holtz Distress Ink Pad SPUN SUGAR Ranger TIM27164	Tim Holtz Distress Ink Pad GATHERED TWIGS Ranger Fall TIM32823	Tim Holtz Distress Ink Pad BRUSHED CORDUROY Ranger TIM21421	Tim Holtz Distress Ink Pad WILD HONEY Ranger TIM27201	Tim Holtz Distress Ink Pad SCATTERED STRAW Ranger TIM21483	Tim Holtz Distress Ink Pad WORN LIPSTICK Ranger TIM21513
Tsukineko Versamark EMBOSS INK PAD Watermark	Hero Arts Shadow Ink Pad SOFT GRANITE Mid-Tone AF226	US Artquest MATTE Perfect Paper Adhesive	Sizzix BIG SHOT MACHINE Gray And White 660425	*Ranger Perfect Pearls PERFECT PEARL Individual Pigment Powder	EK Success POWDER TOOL Applicator 54-04002
Silhouette GOLD Printable Foil	Canson XL WATERCOLOR PAPER 9×12 Pad 726259	Bazzill 40 LB VELLUM 8.5 x 11 White 25 Sheets	Bright White Linen Cardstock PAPER AND MORE	WHITE FUN FOAM 12 Pack 118711 9 x 12	EK Success CUTTER BEE Scissors EKCB01
Kool Tak DOUBLE-SIDED TAPE Clear	*3M Scotch PINK ATG ADVANCED TAPE GLIDER 1/4″” Adhesive Glue Gun

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Hi there! So happy you are stopping by for a fun technique video I have for you featuring Altenew stamps and a way to create a faux watercolor look with your stamping!

I’m also excited to be posting this video as part of a guest feature for Altenew’s current Video Challenge! Each month they host a challenge over on their blog where they ask YOU to create a video showcasing their products. Entries will be judged at the end of the month and there are even prizes for the winners!

This is a really fun challenge that I have entered in at times in the past, and I encourage you to break out your Altenew products to create something for this challenge!

For my card, I’ve chosen to use the Altenew Vintage Roses stamp set; this is an older stamp set of theirs, but I absolutely love it! I got it right after it first came out and have used it for many different projects (evidence of the staining on the stamps!). I also paired this up with the Birthday Greetings stamp set (also by Altenew), as the delicate script font on the “happy birthday” sentiment matched perfectly with the style of my card.

I used distress inks to create my faux watercolor look, and I’m going to walk you through the step by step process in the video below! Be sure to give the video a “thumbs up” if you enjoy, and subscribe to my channel for more inspiration and technique videos… I post new content every week!

STAMP LAYERING

Stamp layering can be a bit daunting for those that are new to the technique; Altenew however offers guides for ALL of their stamp layering sets and you can find the guide for the Vintage Roses set here for reference. Photo courtesy Altenew.

MORE INSPIRATION

If you enjoyed today’s card, here are a few more you might be interested in featuring watercoloring techniques! Click on the photos to be taken to the corresponding post.

PRODUCTS

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Altenew VINTAGE ROSES Clear Stamp Set AN139	Altenew BIRTHDAY GREETINGS Clear Stamp Set	Simon Says Stamp STITCHED RECTANGLES Wafer Dies	Canson MIX MEDIA PAPER PAD 7×10 7022419	*Simon Says Stamp Card Stock 100# COTTON CANDY CC16	Silhouette SILVER Printable Foil
*Neenah Classic Crest **110 LB** SMOOTH SOLAR WHITE	Bazzill 40 LB VELLUM 8.5 x 11 White 25 Sheets	Pretty Pink Posh SPARKLING CLEAR MIX Cupped Sequins	*Tonic Studios 6 INCH PAPER TRIMMER Guillotine Cut Trim Mini	Tim Holtz Distress Ink Pad SPUN SUGAR Ranger TIM27164	Tim Holtz Distress Ink Pad WORN LIPSTICK Ranger TIM21513
Tim Holtz Distress Ink Pad CANDIED APPLE Ranger TIM43287	Tim Holtz Distress Ink Pad PEELED PAINT Ranger TIM20233	Tim Holtz Distress Ink Pad SHABBY SHUTTERS	Tim Holtz Distress Ink Pad EVERGREEN BOUGH Ranger Winter TIM32854	Tim Holtz Distress Ink Pad VICTORIAN VELVET Ranger TIM27195	Ranger Embossing Powder SUPER FINE BLACK Detail EPJ37392
Tsukineko VersaFine ONYX BLACK Ink Pad	3M Scotch DOUBLE-SIDED FOAM TAPE Permanent	*Ranger Inkssentials GLOSSY ACCENTS Glue Dimensional Adhesive	EK Success CUTTER BEE Scissors EKCB01	*3M Scotch PINK ATG ADVANCED TAPE GLIDER 1/4″” Adhesive Glue Gun	Sizzix BIG SHOT MACHINE Gray And White 660425
MINI MISTI PRECISION STAMPER Stamping Tool Kit

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Hey everyone! Stopping by this morning to let you know that I am over on the Pretty Pink Posh blog today with a video tutorial showcasing the We R Memory Keepers Fuse tool!

In my video I’ll be sharing with you a close up look at the tool, as well as tips and tricks for using it to create shaker pockets; I’ll also walk you through the card I created with the shaker pocket! Here’s a sneak peek at what you’ll find over there…

Hope to see you over at the Pretty Pink Posh blog today!

PRODUCTS

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We R Memory Keepers EUROPEAN VOLTAGE PHOTO SLEEVE FUSE Tool 662533	3M Scotch DOUBLE-SIDED FOAM TAPE Permanent	We R Memory Keepers 8.5 x 11 Ringed PHOTO SLEEVES 50080-3	Mama Elephant Clear Stamp CHARMED Set MEPT136	Winnie and Walter THE BIG BOLD AND BLESSINGS Clear Stamps	Wplus9 UNFORGETTABLE Clear Stamps CL-WP9UN
https://www.simonsaysstamp.com/product.aspx?id=344434	Lawn Fawn PUFFY CLOUD BORDERS Lawn Cuts LF915	Precision Heat Embossing Tool Gun Hero Arts PW200 Wagner	*Neenah Classic Crest **110 LB** SMOOTH SOLAR WHITE	Bazzill 40 LB VELLUM 8.5 x 11 White 25 Sheets	Bright White Linen Cardstock PAPER AND MORE
*Simon Says Stamp Card Stock 100# COTTON CANDY CC16	Ranger Embossing Powder SUPER FINE GOLD EPJ37408	Tsukineko Versamark EMBOSS INK PAD Watermark	Simon Says Stamp Premium Ink Pad INTENSE BLACK	Sizzix BIG SHOT MACHINE Gray And White 660425	Pretty Pink Posh GOLD MINI STAR CONFETTI Sequins
Pretty Pink Posh SWEET PEA MIX Sequins	Pretty Pink Posh SPARKLING CLEAR MIX Cupped Sequins

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Hi Everyone! Welcome back to my blog for another video tutorial that is part of a special blog hop celebrating the newest release from Simon Says Stamp!

This April release is entitled “My Favorite” which is quite fitting because the new goodies that are part of this release are definitely some of my most favorite stamps and dies right now… and I think you’ll feel the same way when you see everything that has been released! If you’ve already been hopping along with us, you should have arrived from the blog of my sweet and wicked-awesome friend (she’s a true New Englander!) Jenn Shurkus!

For my card, I have used the new Retro Thanks stamp and die set. When I saw this set, it immediately made me think of the Jetsons! I used to watch this show many, many times with my Pop-pop as a kid. We would watch old TV shows together like I Love Lucy, the Three Stooges, the Flintstones, Andy Griffith… the feel of this stamp set made me think of those times and I knew I had to make a card using these images!

If you’ve ever watched the Jetsons, which I am sure many of you have, everything is in a futuristic, space-like world with buildings suspended into the air on very tall poles. I wanted to create that effect with these signs and I’ll be showing you that in my video (down at the bottom of this post). I also used bright bold color schemes to go with the Jetsons/retro style.

This set is so much fun and brought back lots of fun, childhood memories for me! I hope you’ll check out the video I have for you showing how I created this card! If you enjoy, be sure to give the video a “thumbs up” on Youtube and subscribe to my channel for more weekly inspiration!

MY FAVORITE SIMON SAYS STAMP RELEASE

There are so many fabulous new goodies being released this month as part of the My Favorite Simon Says Stamp release! Yheck out the links below to find YOUR favorites! :)

Simon Says Stamps and Dies CUDDLY CRITTERS ACCESSORIES	Simon Says Stamps and Dies CUDDLY CRITTERS FAMILY PACK	Simon Says Stamps and Dies CUDDLY CRITTERS	Simon Says Stamps and Dies RETRO THANKS	Simon Says Stamps and Dies BEAUTIFUL RIDE	Simon Says Clear Stamps SKETCH RANUNCULUS
Simon Says Clear Stamps WILD BEAUTY	Simon Says Clear Stamps BEAUTIFUL RIDE	Simon Says Clear Stamps CUDDLY CRITTERS	Simon Says Clear Stamps RETRO THANKS	Simon Says Clear Stamps MOTHERS DAY ZINGERS	Simon Says Clear Stamps CUDDLY CRITTER ACCESSORIES
Simon Says Stamp SUZY’S WATERCOLOR EVERY OCCASION NOTES Water Color Paintable	Simon Says Stamp YOU ARE MY FAVORITE Wafer Dies	Simon Says Stamp PAINTED FAITH Wafer Dies	Simon Says Stamp PAINTED KINDNESS Wafer Dies	Simon Says Stamp PAINTED FRIEND Wafer Dies	Simon Says Stamp BIRTHDAY WISHES FRAME Wafer Dies
Simon Says Stamp CUDDLY CRITTERS ACCESSORIES Wafer Dies	Simon Says Stamp CUDDLY CRITTERS Wafer Dies	Simon Says Stamp BEAUTIFUL RIDE Wafer Dies	Simon Says Stamp RETRO THANKS Wafer Dies

KEEP HOPPING

As I mentioned, this post and video are part of a fun blog hop for Simon Says Stamps’s My Favorite April release! There are giveaways been drawn from comments on each stop of the hop, so be sure to leave a comment on my blog, as well as on the blogs of the other talented ladies participating in the hop! If you’ve already been hopping with us, the next stop is Yoonsun Hur, my talented friend from across the pond! :) And if you are just joining in, the entire hop order is listed below!

Heather Ruwe
Jenn Shurkus 
Nina Marie Trapani … that’s me! :)

Yoonsun Hur 

 

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If you enjoyed this card, here are a couple more cards I’ve created that feature new My Favorite Simon Says Stamp stamps and dies! Click the photos to be taken to the corresponding blog posts.

 

 

PRODUCTS

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Simon Says Stamp STITCHED RECTANGLES Wafer Dies	Little Things From Lucy’s Cards CARIBBEAN DREAM Sequin Shaker Mix LB13	Pretty Pink Posh 6MM CLEAR DROPLETS (medium)	Pretty Pink Posh SILVER MINI STAR CONFETTI Sequins	Altenew WARM SUNSHINE Crisp Dye Ink Pad AN164	Altenew RUBY RED Crisp Dye Ink Pad AN165
Altenew MIDNIGHT VIOLET Crisp Dye Ink Pad AN192	Hero Arts Shadow Ink Pad LIME GREEN Mid-Tone AF262	Hero Arts Hybrid Ink Pad TANGERINE AF333	*Simon Says Stamp Premium Dye Ink Pad AUDREY BLUE ink018	Simon Says Stamp Premium Ink Pad INTENSE BLACK	3M Scotch DOUBLE-SIDED FOAM TAPE Permanent
MINI MISTI PRECISION STAMPER Stamping Tool Kit	Precision Heat Embossing Tool Gun Hero Arts PW200 Wagner	Sizzix BIG SHOT MACHINE Gray And White 660425	*3M Scotch PINK ATG ADVANCED TAPE GLIDER 1/4″” Adhesive Glue Gun	*Ranger Inkssentials GLOSSY ACCENTS Glue Dimensional Adhesive	Tim Holtz Distress Ink Pad MUSTARD SEED Ranger TIM20226
Tim Holtz Distress Ink Pad WILTED VIOLET	Tim Holtz Distress Ink Pad BLUEPRINT SKETCH Ranger TIM43195	Tim Holtz Distress Ink Pad CHIPPED SAPPHIRE Ranger TIM27119	*Neenah Classic Crest **110 LB** SMOOTH SOLAR WHITE	Copic Sketch Marker BG01 AQUA BLUE	Copic Sketch MARKER C3 COOL GRAY Grey
Copic Sketch MARKER C5 COOL GRAY Grey	Copic Sketch MARKER C7 COOL GRAY Grey	Copic Sketch Marker BG0000 SNOW GREEN	*Copic Sketch Marker Y17 GOLDEN YELLOW Bright Bold

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Hello everyone, welcome back to my crafty place! Today I have the pleasure of guesting with Concord and 9th once again and I have a stamp layering video tutorial to share with you that features their new Flourish stamp set, as well as their awesome Friend Like You die.

This Flourish stamp set from Concord and 9th is so much fun and also easy to use! Layering stamp sets can be a bit tricky for some people, depending on how detailed the images are. This set however is perfect for beginners and advanced stamp layering artists alike because of the clean, simplistic design of the images. The finished result is an impressionistic, artsy look which I love and I am thrilled with how these cards turned out!

I also really like how well the Flourish stamp set pairs with the Friend Like You die; the simple font in the Friend Like You die is perfect for matching up with pretty much any style of card. Having products in your craft stash that are versatile like the Friend Like You die is invaluable and lets you be able to get a lot more use out of them.

To see how I created this card, be sure to check out the video below or over on my YouTube channel! If you enjoy, please give it “thumbs up”  and subscribe to my channel for more weekly inspiration!

FREE STAMP SET WITH PURCHASE

All through the month of April, Concord & 9th has a special offer available to customers where you will receive the Love It. Mean It. stamp set free with your purchase of $60 or more! Be sure to check out the full details about the promotion here!

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Hand Stitched Nested Rectangles	Concord & 9th FLOURISH Clear Stamp Set 10079C9	Concord & 9th FRIEND LIKE YOU Die 10080C9	Altenew WARM SUNSHINE Crisp Dye Ink Pad AN164	Altenew BUTTERCREAM Crisp Dye Ink Pad AN175	Altenew SOFT LILAC Crisp Dye Ink Pad AN188
Altenew LAVENDER FIELDS Crisp Dye Ink Pad AN194	Altenew FRAYED LEAF Crisp Dye Ink Pad AN170	Altenew FOREST GLADES Crisp Dye Ink Pad AN171	Altenew GRAPEVINE Crisp Dye Ink Pad AN168	Hero Arts Hybrid Ink Pad MOSS AF343	Hero Arts Shadow Ink Pad NAVY Blue Mid-Tone af234
Hero Arts Shadow Ink Pad CORNFLOWER Blue Mid-Tone af235	Hero Arts Shadow Ink Pad PASSION FLOWER Mid-Tone AF243	Hero Arts Shadow Ink Pad STONE WASH Mid-Tone AF211	WHITE FUN FOAM 12 Pack 118711 9 x 12	MISTI PRECISION STAMPER Stamping Tool Whole Kit and Kaboodle	*Neenah Classic Crest **110 LB** SMOOTH SOLAR WHITE
Bazzill 40 LB VELLUM 8.5 x 11 White 25 Sheets	American Crafts GLITTER 6×6 Cardstock	Hemptique NATURAL Bamboo Cord Set	Sizzix BIG SHOT MACHINE Gray And White 660425	US Artquest MATTE Perfect Paper Adhesive

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Hey there everyone! I’m stopping by to let you know that I am over on the Pretty Pink Posh blog today with a fun peek-a-frame card to share with you featuring new stamps, dies and sequins from both Pretty Pink Posh and Simon Says Stamp!

Pretty Pink Posh has come out with a brand new Storybook 4 die and I LOVE how easily you can create fun cards using this die (as well as the other Storybook dies in her collection!). I wanted to have a bunch of critters peeking out from each window and the new Cuddly Critters stamp set by Simon Says Stamp was a perfect fit! Be sure to check out the card and video over on the Pretty Pink Posh blog… here’s a sneak peek of what you’ll find!

PRODUCTS

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Simon Says Clear Stamps CUDDLY CRITTERS	Simon Says Stamp CUDDLY CRITTERS Wafer Dies	Simon Says Stamps and Dies CUDDLY CRITTERS	Pretty Pink Posh BIRDIE FRIENDS Clear Stamp Set	Pretty Pink Posh SPARKLING CLEAR MIX Cupped Sequins	SSS Prima WATERCOLOR CONFECTIONS THE CLASSICS
Simon Says Stamp Card Stock 100# BLACK Black8	Simon Says Stamp Card Stock 100# FOG	Canson XL WATERCOLOR PAPER 9×12 Pad 726259	*Ranger Inkssentials GLOSSY ACCENTS Glue Dimensional Adhesive	WHITE FUN FOAM 12 Pack 118711 9 x 12	*ZIG Wink of Stella GLITTER CLEAR Brush Tip Marker 025320
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Hey there, I’m so glad you’ve popped by today! I’m over on the Simon Says Stamp blog with a brand new Studio Monday tutorial for you showcasing some of the newest stamps and dies from Simon Says Stamp!

If you follow my blog you know I love making scene cards; well today’s video on the Simon Says Stamp blog features a super cute scene, perfect for Mother’s Day and more! Here’s a sneak peek at what you’ll find…

I hope you’ll be stopping by to check out the video! See you there! :)

PRODUCTS

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Simon Says Clear Stamps CUDDLY CRITTERS	Simon Says Clear Stamps CUDDLY CRITTER ACCESSORIES	Simon Says Clear Stamps MOTHERS DAY ZINGERS	Simon Says Stamp CUDDLY CRITTERS Wafer Dies	Simon Says Stamp CUDDLY CRITTERS ACCESSORIES Wafer Dies	Simon Says Stamp STITCHED RECTANGLES Wafer Dies
My Favorite Things GRASSY HILLS Die-Namics MFT812	Tim Holtz BROAD WATER BRUSH Ranger Watercoloring TIP	Tim Holtz Layering Stencil BUBBLE THS002	Simon Says Stamp Premium Ink Pad INTENSE BLACK	Tim Holtz Distress Ink Pad SPUN SUGAR Ranger TIM27164	Tim Holtz Distress Ink Pad TWISTED CITRON Ranger TIM43294
Tim Holtz Distress Ink Pad MOWED LAWN Ranger Summer TIM35008	Tim Holtz Distress SPLATTER BRUSH TDA47841	Precision Heat Embossing Tool Gun Hero Arts PW200 Wagner	WHITE FUN FOAM 12 Pack 118711 9 x 12	3M Scotch DOUBLE-SIDED FOAM TAPE Permanent	Pretty Pink Posh 4MM PINK BLUSH Cupped Sequins
Pretty Pink Posh IRIDESCENT MINI HEART CONFETTI Sequins	Copic Sketch Marker R20 BLUSH Pink Flesh Skin	Copic Sketch Marker C00 COOL GRAY	Copic Sketch Marker C1 COOL GRAY Grey	Copic Sketch MARKER C3 COOL GRAY Grey	Copic Sketch MARKER C5 COOL GRAY Grey
Copic Sketch MARKER C7 COOL GRAY Grey	Copic Sketch Marker E50 EGG SHELL Cream White	Copic Sketch MARKER E30 BISQUE Skin Flesh tone	Copic Sketch MARKER E33 SAND Beige	*Copic Sketch Marker YG23 NEW LEAF Green Light Subtle	*Copic Sketch Marker YG05 SALAD Green Bright Bold
Copic Sketch Marker G07 NILE GREEN	*Simon Says Stamp Card Stock 100# COTTON CANDY CC16	*Simon Says Stamp Card Stock 100# LIPSTICK RED LR10	*Neenah Classic Crest **110 LB** SMOOTH SOLAR WHITE	Canson MIX MEDIA PAPER PAD 7×10 7022419

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Hello everyone, I’m so happy you’ve stopped by today! Today is the Newton’s Nook Designs May Flowers blog hop and I am one of the stops. This hop features lots of fun flower themed projects and I’ve chosen to work with the Beautiful Wings stamp and die set for my card project.

I love the gorgeous images included in Beautiful Wings and I thought that the flower stamp would be perfect to create an ombre style background for my card. I started off by stamping the flower all over my white cardstock panel using four dye ink colors; Hot Mama, Teeny Bikini, Rosie Cheeks and Frosty Pink (ink colors are linked in the products section down at the bottom of this post).

I then took those same dye ink colors and an ink blending tool and sponged on the same colors over top of the areas that were stamped in that color. For example, where I stamped flowers in Hot Mama, I then sponged Hot Mama ink over top of that area. This creates a stunning tone-on-tone effect that is pretty quick to make! The background is die cut using a Whimsy Stamps Handstitched Rectangles die.

Once I had my background created I went to work on the butterflies (also from Beautiful Wings). I stamped them each in Distress Ink that coordinated with the dye inks I used (distress colors: Seedless Preserves, Worn Lipstick and Tattered Rose). With just some water and a paintbrush, I moved the ink of the stamped butterflies around to give a tone-on-tone effect. Afterward I then picked up just a small amount of ink off of a clear block with my paint brush and applied it to the portion of the wings that were closest to the body of the butterfly. Once they dried I die cut them using the coordinating Beautiful Wings die set.

My sentiment is created with two Newton’s Nook stamp sets; Simply Seasonal and Hoppy Days. The “happy” is white heat embossed and the other sentiments are stamped in just some black ink. To finish things off, I added a few sequins from Pretty Pink Posh around the butterflies and mounted my panel onto a white card base.

KEEP HOPPING & A GIVEAWAY!

Let’s have a giveaway! Want a chance to win a $20 store credit? We’re picking 2 lucky winners!

Here’s how to win: Comment on the NND blog and Design Team blogs (see list below)! TWO winners will be chosen at random from the collective blog hop posts. Make sure to check out each of their blogs and comment for your chance to win. You will not know which blog has been chosen so the more you comment on the better your chances are of winning! You have until Monday, May 9th at 9pm CDT to comment — winners will be announced on the NND blog on Tuesday, May 10th.

PRODUCTS

If you are interested in any of the products used in this post, I have them all linked below to Simon Says Stamp. Affiliate links used when possible.

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Hand Stitched Nested Rectangles	Newton’s Nook Designs BEAUTIFUL WINGS Clear Stamp Set	Newton’s Nook Designs BEAUTIFUL WINGS DIE Set	Newton’s Nook Designs HOPPY DAYS Clear Stamp Set 20160101	Newton’s Nook Designs SIMPLY SEASONAL Clear Stamp Set 20151102	Pretty Pink Posh SPRING FLOWERS MIX Sequins PPPSFM
Pretty Pink Posh PINK BLUSH Flat 6mm Sequins	Pretty Pink Posh IRIDESCENT MINI HEART CONFETTI Sequins	Pretty Pink Posh 4MM ORCHID Cupped Sequins	Altenew FROSTY PINK Crisp Dye Ink Pad AN169	Simon Says Stamp Premium Dye Ink Pad ROSIE CHEEKS ink046 The Color of Fun	Simon Says Stamp Premium Dye Ink Pad HOT MAMA ink054 Splash of Color
Simon Says Stamp Premium Dye Ink TEENY BIKINI ink053 Splash of Color	Simon Says Stamp Premium Ink Pad INTENSE BLACK	*Tim Holtz Distress Ink Pad SEEDLESS PRESERVES Ranger Fall TIM32847	Tim Holtz Distress Ink Pad WORN LIPSTICK Ranger TIM21513	Tim Holtz Distress Ink Pad TATTERED ROSE Ranger TIM20240	Tsukineko Versamark EMBOSS INK PAD Watermark
*ZIG Wink of Stella GLITTER CLEAR Brush Tip Marker 025320	US Artquest MATTE Perfect Paper Adhesive	Sizzix BIG SHOT MACHINE Gray And White 660425	Bright White Linen Cardstock PAPER AND MORE	*Neenah Classic Crest **110 LB** SMOOTH SOLAR WHITE	*Ranger Embossing Powder SUPER FINE WHITE
Ranger MINI ROUND INK BLENDING TOOLS IBT40965

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Hello everyone! Today is the brand new release of the newest stamps and dies from Whimsy Stamps! I’m excited to reveal my newest designs for Whimsy in this release, and today I’m showcasing the Playful Pups and Playful Pups Add On stamp sets, as well as the Hand Stitched Borders dies!

These two stamp sets were a lot of fun for me to design; while I’m a cat person myself, many of my friends are dog owners and/or lovers. I wanted to include a variety of dogs in this set and I ended up deciding on a dalmatian, a Jack Russel terrier and a corgi. Dalmatians were inspired by my sister and father who have loved fire trucks since they were kids. My aunt and uncle had many corgis when I was growing up and I remember how cute they were… that childhood memory inspired me to add them to this set. And the terrier was my other choice simply because I think they are cute! :D

For this card I used the Dalmatian, the bunny friend (as well as a few other small images) that are in the Playful Pups set; the dog house is included in the Playful Pups Add On set. I colored all the images with Copics and I’ve got the colors listed below for easy reference.

Dalmatian:
bunny:
dog house:
toy:
food dish:

Once the images were trimmed out with fine tip scissors, I added them to a background panel; the panel is die cut using the Hand Stitched Rectangles dies from Whimsy Stamps and ink blended using Tumbled Glass and Twisted Citron distress inks. I stamped a sentiment from the Playful Pups stamp set using a couple of Hero Arts shadow inks.

My card base is created from white linen cardstock and I die cut stitching detail into it using the new Hand Stitched Borders dies; these dies cut only the stitching detail (not a shape), which is great for adding custom stitching in any place you want and makes them just as versatile as (if not more than) shape cutting dies!

To finish things off, I added some Sparkling Clear sequins from Pretty Pink Posh around my images and a red twine bow across the top of the card.

MORE INSPIRATION

If you enjoyed this card, here are a few more cards featuring more of my Whimsy Stamps stamp and die designs! Click on the photos to be taken to the corresponding posts.

GIVEAWAY

Today -and all week long – Whimsy Stamps has some amazing guest designers and design team members showcasing all the stamps and dies being revealed for this month’s release! Over the next few days, be sure to stop by here and the Whimsy Stamp blog for more inspiration and new reveals! Whimsy Stamps also has giveaways over at their blog, so be sure to stop by there to find out how you could have a chance to win some new goodies!

PRODUCTS

If you are interested in any of the products used in this post, I have them all linked below to Simon Says Stamp. Affiliate links used when possible.

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Hand Stitched Nested Rectangles	Copic Sketch Marker C00 COOL GRAY	Copic Sketch Marker C1 COOL GRAY Grey	Copic Sketch MARKER C3 COOL GRAY Grey	Copic Sketch MARKER C5 COOL GRAY Grey	Copic Sketch MARKER C7 COOL GRAY Grey
Copic Sketch MARKER E0000 FLORAL WHITE	Copic Sketch Marker E50 EGG SHELL Cream White	Copic Sketch Marker E31 BRICK BEIGE Cream	Copic Sketch Marker E35 CHAMOIS Light Brown	Copic Sketch MARKER e47 DARK BROWN	Copic Sketch Marker E17 REDDISH BRASS Brick Red
Copic Sketch Marker E18 COPPER Brown	Copic Sketch Marker E23 HAZELNUT Brown	*Copic Sketch Marker R29 LIPSTICK RED Bright Bold	Copic Sketch Marker R46 STRONG RED Bright Bold	*Copic Sketch Marker R59 CARDINAL Maroon Dark Red	*Copic Sketch Marker YG23 NEW LEAF Green Light Subtle
Copic Sketch Marker YG03 YELLOW GREEN	*Copic Sketch Marker YG05 SALAD Green Bright Bold	Copic Sketch Marker B00 FROST BLUE	Copic Sketch Marker R20 BLUSH Pink Flesh Skin	Simon Says Stamp Card Stock 100# GREEN APPLE GA6	*Neenah Classic Crest **110 LB** SMOOTH SOLAR WHITE
Bright White Linen Cardstock PAPER AND MORE	Simon Says Stamp Premium Ink Pad INTENSE BLACK	Hero Arts Hybrid Ink Pad CRIMSON AF335	Pretty Pink Posh SPARKLING CLEAR MIX Cupped Sequins	US Artquest MATTE Perfect Paper Adhesive	Sizzix BIG SHOT MACHINE Gray And White 660425

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Hello there and Happy Tuesday! Welcome back to the second day of the Whimsy Stamps May release week! Today I am excited to share a cad with you that features some more of my newest stamps and dies that I designed for this release!

I love fun, “punny” sayings and this inspired me to create a stamp set of pun sentiments that matched up with cute images; this set is called Punny Messages. When I was creating this card, it was hard for me to decide which image/sentiment combo to choose because they are each adorable. In the end, I opted for the cuddling whales and the “I whaley like you” greeting.

The whales are white heat embossed onto watercolor paper and I’ve colored them in with Tim Holtz Peacock Feathers and Worn Lipstick distress inks. I added water splatters to give their bodies a bit of texture, and then fussy cut them out.

My card base is created with the large, stitched heart die from my previously released Sketched Elephants die set; I simply die cut two pieces using white linen cardstock and adhered the top half together using some tape runner adhesive.

The pink watercolor background was created by ink smooshing some Worn Lipstick distress ink onto the linen cardstock. Normally I would use watercolor paper for this because regular cardstock cannot handle large amounts of water before it starts to break down. However, when using very little water, regular cardstock does give some fun results as you do watercoloring techniques over top; the key is to use small amounts of water, which is what I did here.

My sentiment is stamped in black ink onto a white banner, and I added my whales on top of my card base using foam tape. For a final finishing touch, I added some Pretty Pink Posh Sparkling Clear and Ballerina Pink sequins around the whales and some Glossy Accents over top of the heart coming from the whales spout.

GIVEAWAY

Today -and all week long – Whimsy Stamps has some amazing guest designers and design team members showcasing all the stamps and dies being revealed for this month’s release! Over the next few days, be sure to stop by here and the Whimsy Stamp blog for more inspiration and new reveals! Whimsy Stamps also has giveaways over at their blog, so be sure to stop by there to find out how you could have a chance to win some new goodies!

PRODUCTS

If you are interested in any of the products used in this post, I have them all linked below to Simon Says Stamp. Affiliate links used when possible.

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Sketched Elephants Dies	Canson XL WATERCOLOR PAPER 9×12 Pad 726259	Bright White Linen Cardstock PAPER AND MORE	*Neenah Classic Crest **110 LB** SMOOTH SOLAR WHITE	Tsukineko Versamark EMBOSS INK PAD Watermark	Simon Says Stamp Premium Ink Pad INTENSE BLACK
Tim Holtz Distress Ink Pad PEACOCK FEATHERS	Tim Holtz Distress Ink Pad WORN LIPSTICK Ranger TIM21513	Crafter’s Companion CLEAR OVERLAY Spectrum Noir Sparkle Pens	*Ranger Embossing Powder SUPER FINE WHITE	Sizzix BIG SHOT MACHINE Gray And White 660425	*Pretty Pink Posh 4MM SPARKLING CLEAR Cupped Sequins
3M Scotch DOUBLE-SIDED FOAM TAPE Permanent	*Martha Stewart MINI SCORING BOARD Score Craft Tool 42-05013 New 2012	US Artquest MATTE Perfect Paper Adhesive	EK Success CUTTER BEE Scissors EKCB01	*Ranger Inkssentials GLOSSY ACCENTS Glue Dimensional Adhesive

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Hello there everyone! I’m super excited to be sharing with you a card featuring some of the newest stamps and dies from Simon Says Stamps latest mini release! This “Dads and Grads release features some really fun products that I think you will love as much as I do!

The Father’s Day Finds stamp set that is included in the release is perfect for Father’s Day of course, but I wanted to show you how you can stretch it’s use to be able to use it beyond the obvious! I paired the stamp set with a greeting from Simon’s Cuddly Critters Accessories stamp set (released last month) to create a birthday card for my very own dad, who’s birthday is right around the corner. :)

I stamped the little fish and fishing rod onto white cardstock using Audrey Blue and Stone dye inks (both from Simon); I then colored all the images with Copics and die cut them using the coordinating Father’s Day Finds dies. The Copic colors I used are listed below for reference:

• fish: YG0000, YG21, YG23, G07, YR00, YR12, YG68, BG01, BG05
• fishing rod: W3, W5, C1, C3

The fish of course needed to be swimming in some water, so I die cut some Simon Says Stamp Sea Glass cardstock using the Mama Elephant Ocean Waves Trio dies and blended on a bit of Peacock Feathers distress ink. To create texture, I then spritzed some water droplets onto the card using the Tim Holtz Distress Sprayer and covered the droplets with Glossy Accents. Doesn’t it really look wet???

I added a sunshine background by die cutting a circle using Simon’s Stitched Circle dies and Lemon Chiffon cardstock. My sentiments are stamped onto the circle as well and I added sun rays using a few yellow Copics (Y02, Y08, Y17).

To finish things off, I added a bit of “bubbles” using Pretty Pink Posh clear droplets and mounted the scene onto some white cardstock and a yellow striped card base.

MORE INSPIRATION

If you enjoyed this card, be sure to check out the card I have up on the Simon Says Stamp blog featuring the Father’s Day Finds stamp and die sets to create an underwater Father’s Day card! Here’s a sneak peek!

PRODUCTS

If you are interested in any of the products used in this post, I have them all linked below to Simon Says Stamp. Affiliate links used when possible.

SIMON SAYS STAMP

Simon Says Stamps And Dies SPECIAL DAD Set	Simon Says Clear Stamps FATHER’S DAY FINDS	Simon Says Stamp FATHER’S DAY FINDS Wafer Dies	Mama Elephant OCEAN WAVES TRIO Creative Cuts	Simon Says Stamp STITCHED RECTANGLES Wafer Dies	Pretty Pink Posh 4MM CLEAR DROPLETS (small)
Pretty Pink Posh 6MM CLEAR DROPLETS (medium)	3M Scotch DOUBLE-SIDED FOAM TAPE Permanent	WHITE FUN FOAM 12 Pack 118711 9 x 12	Ranger MINI ROUND INK BLENDING TOOLS IBT40965	Uni-Ball Pen Signo Gel WHITE Two Pack 1919994	Tim Holtz Tonic Craft SCISSORS Micro Serrated Non Stick
Sizzix BIG SHOT MACHINE Gray And White 660425	*Ranger Inkssentials GLOSSY ACCENTS Glue Dimensional Adhesive	Simon Says Stamp Card Stock 100# LEMON CHIFFON Yellow LC25	Simon Says Stamp Card Stock 100# SEA GLASS SG4	*Neenah Classic Crest **110 LB** SMOOTH SOLAR WHITE	*Copic Sketch Marker Y02 CANARY YELLOW Sunshine Cheery Bright
Copic Sketch Marker Y08 ACID YELLOW Bright Bold	*Copic Sketch Marker Y17 GOLDEN YELLOW Bright Bold	*Copic Sketch Marker YR00 POWDER PINK Light Pastel	Copic Sketch Marker YR12 LOQUAT Pale Orange	Copic Sketch Marker YR68 ORANGE Bright Bold	Copic Sketch Marker W1 WARM GRAY No. 1
Copic Sketch MARKER W3 WARM GRAY Grey	*Copic Sketch Marker W5 WARM GRAY NO.5 Medium Blend Blending	Copic Sketch Marker C1 COOL GRAY Grey	Copic Sketch MARKER C3 COOL GRAY Grey	Copic Sketch Marker YG0000 LILY WHITE	*Copic Sketch Marker YG21 ANISE Yellow Green Light Bright
*Copic Sketch Marker YG23 NEW LEAF Green Light Subtle	Copic Sketch Marker G07 NILE GREEN	Copic Sketch Marker BG0000 SNOW GREEN	Copic Sketch Marker BG05 HOLIDAY BLUE	Copic Sketch Marker BG01 AQUA BLUE	Simon Says Stamp Pigment Ink Pad BLACK
Hero Arts Hybrid Ink Pad TANGERINE AF333	*Simon Says Stamp Premium Dye Ink Pad AUDREY BLUE ink018	Simon Says Stamp Premium Dye Ink Pad STONE ink062 Splash of Color	Altenew MANGO SMOOTHIE Crisp Dye Ink Pad AN193	Tim Holtz Distress Ink Pad MUSTARD SEED Ranger TIM20226	Tim Holtz Distress Ink Pad PEACOCK FEATHERS

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Well hello there and welcome to my stop along the Pretty Pink Posh May Release blog hop! If you have been hopping along with us already, you should have arrived from my sweet and talented Design Team member, Shannon McComb’s blog! But if you are just joining in, no worries! I have a complete list of the hop participants at the bottom of this post! :)

For my card today I have chosen to work with the new Stitched Essentials dies, as well as quite a few of the newest iridescent sequins! I have always loved the 6mm iridescent sequin collection Paulina has had in her shop for some time now, and was over-the-moon excited when she told me she was bringing them in as 4mm sized as well!!

I also have used a couple of Pretty Pink Posh’s adorable stamp sets in my card too; Rainy Days and Birdie Friends. I wanted to create a cloudy, rainy feeling sky to go with the umbrella and of course I turned to my distress inks for this because I love the way they mix and blend with water to make interesting effects and backgrounds.

For my background I used the ink smooshing technique, but you could also create the same type of effect using a paintbrush and water or ink blending. You could also substitute the distress inks for traditional watercolors or dye inks; you won’t get quite the same “water spot” effect as the distress inks gave me, but it will still look beautiful!

To see how I created this entire card from start to finish, be sure to check out the video below or over on my YouTube channel! If you enjoy, please give the video a “thumbs up” and subscribe to my channel… I create new videos every week!

A GIVEAWAY

Did you know Pretty Pink Posh is giving away TWO $25 gift certificates to two lucky commenters along today’s hop?? Leave a comment here on this post and on all the other posts in the hop to increase your chances of winning a fun shopping spree!

Winners will be picked randomly along the blog hop. Comments must be left by 11:59 PM PDT on 5/16/2016. Winners will be announced on the Pretty Pink Posh blog. 

KEEP HOPPING

There is lots of fun to be had! I’m just one of many stops in today’s product release blog hop for Pretty Pink Posh! Your next stop is the uber talented Vera Rhuhay! If you get lost along the way, here’s the complete hop list:

MORE INSPIRATION

If you enjoyed today’s post, be sure to check out my entire Pretty Pink Posh YouTube playlist over on my channel! I’ve got lots of fun video tutorials posted there that I’ve created using Pretty Pink Posh stamps, sequins and dies!

PRODUCTS

If you are interested in any of the products used in this post, I have them all linked below to Simon Says Stamp. Affiliate links used when possible.

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Simon Says Stamp HOLIDAY SHAPES Hearts Stars Craft Die S131	Pretty Pink Posh RAINY DAYS Clear Stamp Set	Simon Says Stamp STITCHED RECTANGLES Wafer Dies	Simon Says Stamp Premium Dye Ink Pad ROSIE CHEEKS ink046 The Color of Fun	Altenew DEEP IRIS Crisp Dye Ink Pad AN198	Tim Holtz Distress Ink Pad MILLED LAVENDER Ranger TIM20219
Tim Holtz Distress Ink Pad SHADED LILAC Ranger Spring TIM34957	Tsukineko Delicata SILVERY SHIMMER Ink Pad DE-000-192	Tsukineko Versamark EMBOSS INK PAD Watermark	Ranger Embossing Powder SUPER FINE SILVER Detail	*Ranger Embossing Powder SUPER FINE WHITE	*ZIG Wink of Stella GLITTER CLEAR Brush Tip Marker 025320
*Ranger Inkssentials GLOSSY ACCENTS Glue Dimensional Adhesive	3M Scotch DOUBLE-SIDED FOAM TAPE Permanent	*3M Scotch PINK ATG ADVANCED TAPE GLIDER 1/4″” Adhesive Glue Gun	*Neenah Classic Crest **110 LB** SMOOTH SOLAR WHITE	Bazzill 40 LB VELLUM 8.5 x 11 White 25 Sheets	Strathmore WATERCOLOR 9×12 SHEETS 373091
*Simon Says Stamp Card Stock 100# COTTON CANDY CC16	US Artquest MATTE Perfect Paper Adhesive	Kool Tak DOUBLE-SIDED TAPE Clear	Uni-Ball Pen Signo Gel WHITE Two Pack 1919994

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Welcome to the start of a brand new release week for Newton’s Nook Designs everyone! I am so happy you are here today, as I have a fun card to share with you featuring the new Happy Little Thoughts stamp set from Newton’s Nook Designs May release!

I love the gorgeous wreath building images included in this set! I used the big flower wreath for my card and one of the beautiful sentiments included in the Happy Little Thoughts stamp set to create this cute card!

To create this card, I stamped the wreath and bow onto white cardstock and colored them using simple Copic coloring. I then die cut each image out using the coordinating dies and popped them up off of an ink blended circle panel using foam tape. The circle panel is layered onto a vellum scallop circle.

I added a sentiment from Happy Little Thoughts into the center of the wreath and created a square background using some peach card stock and some of the smallest images included in the Happy Little Thoughts stamp set (stamped with Rosie Cheeks dye ink).

As a finishing touch, I mounted everything onto a white card base and added a few Pretty Pink Posh Ballerina Pink (6mm), Lavender Moon (4mm) and Sparkling Clear (mix) sequins around the card front.

GIVEAWAY & KEEP HOPPING

Would you like to win the “Happy Little Thoughts” Stamp Set? This set will be given away to ONE lucky winner!

Here’s how to win:

Comment on the Newton’s Nook Designs blog and Design Team blogs (see list below)! The winner will be chosen at random from the collective blog release posts. Make sure to check out each of their blogs and comment for your chance to win.

You will not know which blog has been chosen so the more you comment on the better your chances are of winning! You have until Thursday, May 19th at 9pm CST to comment  — winners will be announced on the blog post on Friday, May 20th. 

Check out all the awesome Design Team Blogs below to enter:

Newton’s Nook Designs
Lydia Evans
Larissa Heskett
Samantha Mann
Crafty Math-Chick
Jess Gerstner
Stephanie Muzzulin
Danielle Pandeline
Nina-Marie Trapani
Kimberly Rendino
Yukari Yoshioka
Naki Rager – Guest Designer

MORE INSPIRATION

If you enjoyed today’s card, be sure to check out some of my other most recent flower-themed cards! Click on the photos to be taken to the corresponding blog posts.

PRODUCTS

If you are interested in any of the products used in this post, I have them all linked below to Simon Says Stamp. Affiliate links used when possible.

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Simon Says Stamp STITCHED CIRCLES Wafer Dies sssd111456 In Stitches	My Favorite Things BASIC STITCH LINES Die-Namics MFT777	*Lawn Fawn SCALLOPED CIRCLE STACKABLES Lawn Cuts Dies	Simon Says Stamp Premium Dye Ink Pad ROSIE CHEEKS ink046 The Color of Fun	Simon Says Stamp Premium Ink Pad INTENSE BLACK	Simon Says Stamp Embossing Ink Pad CLEAR
*Copic Sketch Marker YR82 MELLOW PEACH Light Pastel	Copic Sketch Marker YR12 LOQUAT Pale Orange	*Copic Sketch Marker YR02 LIGHT ORANGE Light Pale Pastel Apricot	*Copic Sketch Marker R22 LIGHT PRAWN Peachy Pink Bold	Copic Sketch Marker R01 PINKISH VANILLA Pink	Copic Sketch Marker R32 PEACH
Copic Sketch MARKER Y11 PALE YELLOW	*Copic Sketch Marker Y21 BUTTERCUP YELLOW Light Pastel	Copic Sketch Marker RV00 WATER LILY Pink	*Copic Sketch Marker RV02 SUGARED ALMOND PINK Light Bright	*Copic Sketch Marker V15 MALLOW Violet Purple Bright Bold	Copic Sketch Marker RV69 PEONY Dark Plum
Copic Sketch Marker BG75 ABYSS GREEN	*Copic Sketch Marker YG95 PALE OLIVE Light Green Yellow	*Copic Sketch Marker YG11 MIGNONETTE Light Pale Green Pastel Mint	Copic Sketch Marker YG63 PEA GREEN Dark Bold	Pretty Pink Posh SPARKLING CLEAR MIX Cupped Sequins	Crafter’s Companion CLEAR OVERLAY Spectrum Noir Sparkle Pens SPECNSPACLE3
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