SSS Love You More and Hey Bestie Release Blog Hop - Day 2

Hi and welcome, everyone!

I'm so thrilled to be joining the Day 2 of blog hop for Simon Says Stamp Love You More and Hey Bestie Release.  Hopefully, you've arrived here from my talented friend Gayatri Murali or you can start hopping along at Simon Says Stamp Blog. By the way, did you enjoy all the fun and beautiful inspirations from the first day of Blog Hop held yesterday? Please be sure to check out them, too! 

[ Giveaway ]

Before jumping into the details, here're information about offers and giveaways for you from Simon Says Stamp. The free gift code is BFF489 with a purchase of $50 or more.

Please leave a comment for a chance to get a $25 coupon from Simon Says Stamp. The random winners will be chosen over the weekend and posted on Simon Says Stamp blog on Wednesday, the 15^th of January. 

[ Blog Hop Cards ]

I wrote product lists with brief instructions on how I made them for each. The first three cards are featuring You Are Background Stamp,  Sentiment Strips Cheeky Love, Wedding Rings Die, and Valentines Word Mix 2 set. 

< Card 1 > 

 You Are Background was stamped with Distress Oxide Iced Spruce, Big Picture Book Latte was cut from colored cardstock, on which I added more shades with dye inks,  mounted on a piece of Vellum die-cut of Wonky Hearts.

I found that the Sentiment Strips are so easy to use and they look good on cards. You don't have to heat emboss stamps. Oh, it's a whole new world, isn't it? :)

As it is Valentine-themed, I embellished my cards with Clear Heart Drops. They are so cute and pretty!

< Card 2 >

Card 2 is very similar to the first one and I cut gorgeous Wedding Rings from gold mirror cardstock, red and silver glitter paper. I loved this sentiment so much! It would be perfect for wedding anniversary cards. 

< Card 3 >

In my 3rd card, I made a pink background using DO Spun Sugar ink. 

Other supplies are Schoolhouse Red cardstock, Peacock Teal cardstock, Stitched Banners, Stitched Rectangles, Valentines Word Mix 2 and Clear Heart Drops. 

And....I love this sweet duo! :)

< Card 4 >

I have three more cards to share with you, which features You Are Loved dies from the Love You More Collection and here's the first one.

I wanted both lovely and pastoral moods on my card as we are waiting for spring, so this came up! The same You Are Background was cut with Framed Tags Waverly, and the Eucalyptus Leaves cuts were colored with Copic markers.  

Making shaker cards is always my favorite thing to do, so this time was no exception. I have two shaker cards to share with you. 

I had so much fun mixing and putting various sequins into the big shakers. I'm always fascinated by the sparkling beauties of sequins and beads. For backgrounds, I chose designed paper from Just A Little Lovely 6x6 pack, and I added some splatters onto each sheet.

< Card 5 >

Die: You Are Loved, MME Framed Tags Madison Avenue

Other Supplies: Lawn Acetate sheets, Heavyweight vellum, Sequins from Lucy's (Lilac, Hydrangea mix, Pink Moonstone), PPP Iridescent Mini Hearts Confetti

< Card 6 >

The last one is also a big shaker card with a few fun variations in color, sequins, and frames.

I used MME Framed Tags Park Avenue, Lucy's Lilac sequins, Crystal Clear Fusion Sequins, PPP Iridescent Hearts Confetti, Iridescent Mini Hearts Confetti, Gold Shimmer, and Cotton Candy Seed Beads, 

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Wrapping up today's post, I'm so in love with the tones, colors, and mood from this 5th card.  Which one caught your eyes? :)

That's it for today. Your next stop to hop along is Vicky Papaioannou. You can also visit the Love You More Gallery and Hey Bestie Gallery for more inspiration.


Here's the full hop list in case you've been lost.

Simon Says Stamp Blog   

Debby Hughes

Laura Bassen

Yana Smakula

Yoonsun Hur

Amanda Korotkova

Amy Rysavy

Bibi Cameron

Gayatri Murali

Marge Yoon (You are here)

Vicky Papaioannou

Emma Williams

Crystal Thompson

Preeti Chandran

Thank you and have a great weekend:)

Marge ♡