Simon Says Stamp February 2019 Card Kit Inspiration

Hi, friends!

I'm so thrilled to share some cards with you before Valentine comes. I'm featuring Simon Says Stamp February 2019 Card Kit, today. I made six cards using the kit items as main supplies and here they are.

< Card 1 > 

I stamped a sentiment from Love Always Set with Versamark Onyx black ink, then I make it and stamped music notes from the same set over the panel using Distress Oxide Iced Spruce. Next, I cut a small heart window out of the panel using Layered Hearts Dies. I also diecut it using Postage Stamp Edge Dies. 

I colored the floral bouquet in a heart shape on another piece of card stock using my Copic markers, then I adhered the piece on the back of the front panel using foam tapes. In turn, I adhered my panel onto a card base made of Neenah Texture Red and finished it off by adding some sequins and hearts. 

< Card 2 >

I stamped and watercolored flowers from Love Always Set, then I adhered the piece on the back of the heart window panel which I made using Quilted Hearts Background Stamp, Doll Pink Ink, Wonky Rectangles Dies, and Ornate Love Dies.   

In order to add sentiments, I heat embossed a sentiment block from Love Always Set in gold on vellum paper using Gold Embossing Powder. I then cut the vellum piece using Nested Banner Dies. 

Finally, I adhered my panel onto a card base made of Neenah Texture Red, then I adhered Metallic Gole Jewels for embellishment. 

< Card 3 >

After I finished two cards, I wanted to use some pattern papers included in the kit. 

So I glued two layers of paper and cut out a window on the center using Wonky Rectangles Dies. I stamped messages on an Ivory card base with the guidance of rectangle window, then I foam mounted my panel onto the base. 

I then added a piece of Picket Fence and a blossom on the bottom of the window. 

To make the blossom, I first stamped the image from Love Always Set on a piece of watercolor paper using Abandoned Coral and Peeled Paint, then I brushed it with my water brush so it would look like a watercolored flower. After it was dry, I cut it freehand. For embellishment, I added a string of Ivory Twine and some Nuvo drops ( Autumn Red and Bubblegum Blush)

< Card 4 >

Here's another card where I used elegant pattern paper from the kit again. 

As soon as I saw this beautiful floral patterns, I thought it would go well with the elegant Wrought Iron Dies. So I made a shaker where I used vellum paper instead of clear acetate film so that it would look more natural and softer. 

To assemble the shaker, I laid a piece of vellum on my desk, then I adhered Wrought Iron Diecut piece first, and the other pieces next to the shaker window as shown in pictures. The right floral paper was cut again using Wavy Scallop Stitches Dies and then I adhered Schoolhouse Red cardstock on the back of the right wing so that the whole panel would complete A2 size. 

I turned my panel upside down, adhered foam tapes around the shaker, put sequins in it, covered it with a piece of cardstock, and then I finally put my shaker onto a card base. In turn, I added a sentiment block that was chosen from Beautiful Flowers, and finally, I added Autumn Red and White Nuvo Drops. 

< Card 5 > 

I had originally planned to make four cards using the kit, but when I finished four, I thought I wanted to make more with simple designs this time.  So here are Card 5 and 6. 

I stamped flowers from Love Always Set on the top and bottom part of the panel using Ground Espresso. I didn't do masking, I just stamped images right next to the others. 

I stamped a sentiment from Sketched Flowers set on the center, then I diecut my panel using Wonky Rectangles Dies.  Card base was made from Dark Chocolate Cardstock.

I wish I had added some jewels or sequins, but I forgot to do so and now I think this CAS version would look ok by itself :) 

< Card 6 > 

Here's the last card for today. I simply stamped flowers in a circle shape using  Distress Oxide Iced Spruce, then I colored the images lightly using my Copic Markers. The panel was cut using  Wonky Rectangles Dies. 

I foam mounted a happy birthday message from Sketched Flowers set, which was matted with gray cardstock on the center of the panel. Card base was made of Neenah Texture Gray. Finally, I adhered some blue sequins. 

The Copic numbers I used are BG75-BG72-BG70 for blue, R14-R12-R000 for coral, YG95-YG93-YG91-BG90 for leaves. 

That's it from me for today. I hope you enjoyed this.

Thank for stopping by and have a great Sunday! 

Marge

Pinata Cupcake Birthday Card

Hi, friends! 

Today, I'm going to share a Pinata cupcakes birthday card featuring Pinata Party Stamp set from Pretty Pink Posh, which is full of so many fun Pinata items. 

I started by stamping Pinata Party on 80lb Neenah White paper then I colored the images using my Copic Markers. I then cut them all using Pinata Party Coordinating Dies. 

To make a background, I chose two main colors of Distress Oxide inks, which are Lucky Clover and Twisted Citron. I ink blended the two colors first, then I needed some neutralizing shade so I used Cracked Pistachio to blend out contrast between Clover and Citron. I then added a little bit of teal shade with Peacock Feathers. I love how it turns out beautiful teal when you add Peacock Feathers to the green colored panel.  To give some interest, I splattered with water and gold metallic ink. 

Next, I stamped a sentiment on the right bottom of my panel using Versafine Onyx Black, then I stamped various fun embellishments using different dye inks. 

I then adhered my Pinata Party images as shown in the picture. To make a garland, I simply adhered twine string on the back of flags using Micro Glue Dots. 

After I foam mounted the panel onto a card base,  I adhered jewels here and there as a final embellishment. I also added a little more details using a white gel pen. 

Thank you so much for reading this post. I hope you enjoyed it. 

Have a nice day!

Marge♡

Simon Says Stamp Wednesday Challenge : Interactive Card

Hi all and welcome to another week on the Simon Says Stamp Wednesday Challenge

Thank you for joining us for the Anything Goes Challenge and we hope you will all join us again this week too.

This week the challenge is to make an

Interactive Card 

we would like to have some fun with this, maybe shaker cards, a hidden element, slider, pop up, there are lots of different techniques we could use!

We are showcasing Lawn Fawn Products this week. You don't have to use them to join in but if you have some we would love to see them used

The lovely folks over at Simon Says Stamp are generously giving away a FABULOUS $50 voucher to shop at the  Simon Says Stamp Store! All you have to do is take out your crafty supplies, make something following this week’s prompt, and add a link in the Inlinkz at the bottom of this post! You can join 5 times so you could have 5 chances to win! How AWESOME is that!! All winners are chosen randomly, so everyone has an equal chance to win! Woo Hoo!! Good Luck to everyone! The Design Team is looking forward to seeing your crafty makes and will pop around to visit you ASAP!

Here's my card for the challenge inspiration. I used Let's Toast Pull Tab Add-On Dies from Lawn Fawn.

This Pull Tab Dies set looked so much fun! Just pull the tab and a piece of bread will come out of toaster :) 

All the images from Let's Toast Stamp set, and Coffee and Tea Stamp set were colored with Copic Markers and cut using Coordinating Dies. 

 For background panel, I cut Lawn Fawn papers with Wonky Rectangles Dies and Wavy Scallop Stitches Dies from Simon Says Stamp. 

In order to keep the main color theme of lovely pink, I used Copic Markers R89-R85-R83-R81-RV000 for the toaster. 

I also added a little heart on the tab so it would come out when pulling the tab upward.

Once you're done with coloring and choosing panel, the rest is too simple. Just use the Let's Toast Pull Tab Add-On Dies and then assemble the die-cuts. 

After I put my images together, I searched my stash to find perfect sentiment for the scene and found this wonderful sentiment from Breakfast Buddies Stamp set! 

Here's the full list of supplies I used with links to online store product page. Hope you will enjoy them, too. 

 < Supplies List >

Simon Says Stamp: Coffee and Tea Stamp set, Breakfast Buddies Stamp set, Wonky Rectangles Dies, Wavy Scallop Stitches Dies, Schoolhouse Red Card Stock, 120lb Ultrathick White Card Stock.

Lawn Fawn: Let's Toast Pull Tab Add-On Dies, Let's Toast Stamp set, Let's Toast Coordinating Dies, these 3 products are packaged in one set called Let's Toast Set. Gotta Have Gingham 6x6 paper, Knit Picky Fall 6x6 paper 

Misc: Itsy Bitsy Polka Dots Pastels 6x6 paper from MFT, Rainbow Hearts Shape Sprinkles from Doodlebug design, Darice Foam Square Adhesive, Foam Adhesive Roll, Mini Glue Dots.

I'm also entering this card to the current LawnFawnatics Challenge #46.

I'm so sorry to let you know that I'm leaving the Simon Says Stamp Wednesday Challenge Design Team, so sadly this card is my last one for the challenge. It was such a painful decision and it did take a few months to make.  I'm facing important changes in my life, really need to focus on my job (and my career), family and health. Among my health issues, ocular hypertension especially worries me and leads me to decide to change my lifestyles in general... 

I've really enjoyed the design team works and I've got so much love from all of you and the team. It was my dream come true to work in the Simon Design Team. I'm so grateful for the opportunity you offered, your love and kindness, Heidi, Susan, Stephanie, and Simon Team. Even though I'm stepping down, I'll always think of you and will love Simon Says Stamp forever :) 

It's been a great honor to be on the same team with you, Wednesday Challenge Sisters! Each of you has your own unique style and you've always given me lots of new inspiration. Thank you for all the warm comments and kindness you've shown to me. I was so happy to call you sisters. 

Thank you and blessings to you all.

Hugs.

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There are fabulous Giveaways and inspiration from fabulous designers on a daily basis over on the Simon Says Stamp Blog, if you haven't subscribed by email you may want to so you don't miss out.

You have until Wed  8am Ohio time. 1pm UK time, 2 pm CET to join in.

New creations only, please don’t link projects published before the start of the challenge, Only 5 new creations will be eligible in the prize draw.

Thank you so much for your stopping by and reading this. Have a wonderful day.
Marge ♡

Simon Says Stamp Wednesday Challenge : Anything Goes

Hi all and welcome to another week on the Simon Says Stamp Wednesday Challenge

Thank you for joining us for the Have A Heart Challenge and we hope you will all join us again this week too.

This week the challenge is

Anything Goes

We are showcasing Impression Obsession Products this week. You don't have to use them to join in but if you have some we would love to see them used

The lovely folks over at Simon Says Stamp are generously giving away a FABULOUS $50 voucher to shop at the  Simon Says Stamp Store! 

Good Luck to everyone! The Design Team is looking forward to seeing your crafty makes and will pop around to visit you ASAP!

Here's my card for which I used Layered Heart Frame Die.

I did in-laid diecut techniuqe using Layered Heart Frame Die and scraps . 

Then I added small sentiment from Floral Hearts Set on the left lower corner.

I tried to make a light-up card for the first time and here's a very simple circuit I made using copper tape, small light and a battery. 

I then foam mounted my panel onto this circuit. 

You can see a light glowing behind the grid piece on the right upper coner.  

And here's a video showing how the light turns on and off. When you press the small sentiment part, the light turns on.  I wish I added another light to the circuit, but this was my first time trying anyway :) 

Even without light or circuit, I think this frame die would make good Valentine themed cards for itself. Besides, it gives a perfect opprtunity to use up of your scrap papers.  I really love this Die! 

So now it’s YOUR turn. 
 Happy Crafting

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There are fabulous Giveaways and inspiration from fabulous designers on a daily basis over on the Simon Says Stamp Blog, if you haven't subscribed by email you may want to so you don't miss out.

You have until Wed  8am Ohio time. 1pm UK time, 2 pm CET to join in.

New creations only, please don’t link projects published before the start of the challenge, Only 5 new creations will be eligible in the prize draw.

Thank you so much for your stopping by and reading this. Have a wonderful day.
Marge ♡

Simon Says Stamp Wednesday Challenge : Have a Heart

Hi all and welcome to another week on the Simon Says Stamp Wednesday Challenge

Thank you for joining us for the CAS Challenge and we hope you will all join us again this week too.

This week the challenge is

Have a Heart 

We are showcasing My favorite Things Products this week. You don't have to use them to join in but if you have some we would love to see them used

The lovely folks over at Simon Says Stamp are generously giving away a FABULOUS $50 voucher to shop at the  Simon Says Stamp Store! Good Luck to everyone! The Design Team is looking forward to seeing your crafty makes and will pop around to visit you ASAP!

Here's my card for the challenge inspiration. I used So Much Love Stamp and other MFT products.

I stamped cute girls from So Much Love and Blowing Kisses in brown ink and colored them lightly using Copic Markers.
I used G24-G21-G20 for green and E95-E93-YR000 for coral dress.  I then cut them using So Much Coordinating Die and Blowing Kiss Coordinating Die.

I made a spring & Valentime themed background using Reverse Hearts Stencil and Grassy Edges Dies from Simon Says Stamp. I used a few MFT dye inks for coloring them, but I think you can use any soft tone colors of inks you have in your stash. I diecut my panel using Mod Rectangle Die.

To give more visual interests to my scene, I added a Garden Gate diecut because I found  the gate had a heart shape and it would look perfect on my grassy scene.  I also added some cute spring animals from  Spring Friends set  and completed my scene.

A sentiment from Blowing Kisses was heat embossed in white on Schoolhouse Red Card stock using White Embossing Powder Fine Detail. I then cut it into a banner using Fishtail Sentiment Strips Dies. I chose light yellow pattern paper from Pastel Tiny Hearts 6×6 for bottom background, and I adhered some sequins as a final embellishment. 

So now it’s YOUR turn. 
 Happy Crafting

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There are fabulous Giveaways and inspiration from fabulous designers on a daily basis over on the Simon Says Stamp Blog, if you haven't subscribed by email you may want to so you don't miss out.

You have until Wed  8am Ohio time. 1pm UK time, 2 pm CET to join in.

New creations only, please don’t link projects published before the start of the challenge, Only 5 new creations will be eligible in the prize draw.

Thank you so much for your stopping by and reading this. Have a wonderful day.
Marge ♡