Friday, December 7, 2018

Simon Says Stamp DieCember Release Blog Hop

 







Hi Everyone! Today I’m excited to join Simon Says Stamp for their DieCember release blog hop. I have had so much fun with some of the beautiful dies from the DieCember release.




For my first card I used the absolutely wonderful DECO-HEART - I know I will play with it many times making different types of designs. I created a textured bg for it using the lovely  
HOLIDAY-KNIT-BORDERSTITCHED-SQUARES. The sentiment is from  the set SKETCHED-FLOWERS.




For my second card I made the HOLIDAY-KNIT-BORDERSTITCHED-SQUARES the  focus. 
I used some silver glitter cs and the very useful ROUNDED-ALPHABET-SMALL for my Merry. The embossed lines are created with my bone folder and a score plate.




  My last card is the most important one - It is quick and simple and beautiful, but I can only hope I don't need to make any more of this. The OUTLINE-FLORAL-FRAME is my absolute favorite from this release - so beautiful and I know it will be running through my die cutting machine many times in the future!!!! I used the ROUNDED-ALPHABET-SMALL for the HOPE word and the ribbon is called AWARENESS-RIBBON.



Simon Says Stamp is having a fun promotion for DieCember®. Use the code DCMBR27 for a free Nutty & Bright stamp set (while supplies last!) with any purchase.

The code will expire Sunday, 12/9 at 11:59 pm EST



GIVEAWAY!Simon Says Stamp is giving away a $25 coupon to every stop on the hop.

Winners will be chose over the weekend and posted on the Simon Says Stamp blog on Wednesday, December 12th.

For even more inspiration - make sure to visit the DieCember® Gallery on the SSS blog.




I also share my cards and watercolors here:  My Instagram 

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Wishing you a great day and a great hop, hugs, Karin


Here's the HOP ORDER:

ps. We are having a fun challenge at the Wednesday Challenge called Wrap it up - Hope you can come and join us! - For more info visit  my post HERE 


 


89 comments:

Lisa Elton said...

Marvelous cards Karin! The first is beautifully elegant, the second pure CAS sweetness and the last is so pretty with the framed ribbon!

Kelsey Thomas said...

These are really pretty! :) Love the colors of the heart on the first card.

Debbie Rumpza said...

Wonderful projects!

BrendaLea, the Prpldy said...

All of your cards are fabulous, but I am in awe of the first card. I never would have thought to use the knit die with the heart, but it works beautifully!

Kim Faucher said...

Such beautiful cards! Love that last one.

Tami B. said...

All 3 are so pretty, and the blue w/ the metallic gold is stunning... *New inspiration*~!

Yo Glenn said...

Loving the DieCember releases. Your cards are beautiful.

Joy Meadows said...

the heart die is so beautiful and your card using it is especially so.

Barbara said...

All your cards with these dies are amazing and beautiful!

Arianna Barbara said...

Beautiful cards!!!

Jean said...

Elegant and pretty! These dies are wonderful!

Susie Sonnier said...

Love these cards

LmichelleH said...

All three of your cards are amazing. The colors on the heart were just incredible.

Kathy B said...

Such lovely cards! Love the white one with the pop of color from the holly leaves!

Jen P said...

Beautiful cards! They are lovely!

Heather M said...

Gorgeous set of cards!! The first is so elegant, love the clean and simple design of the second and the last is so pretty with the framed ribbon!

I really like how you used the knit background on the first two!

B. Poteraj said...

The knitted die is one of my favorites. LOVE how you used it!!!

Jackie said...

These are awesome! I love the blue ombre background behind the gold heart.

Gail said...

Stunning work --- like the Merry card very much!

Sunshine HoneyBee said...

Like the variety of your wonderful creations. Like the inlaid heart look, crispness of the white poinsettia & the BCA ribbon.
Melissa
"Sunshine HoneyBee"

Sue Rosa said...

So pretty!!

Karen Berry said...

Love the use of colors and the Merry card the most! Thanks for sharing!
Karen Berry

Lisa Byers said...

All of your cards are fabulous!! The first one is stunning!! I like the ribbon die, I think it would be great to use for projects concerning cancer and other diseases.

Lee said...

Just beautiful cards! Loved seeing your work with this terrific release.

Mirella said...

All of the cards you made are beautiful, but the first one is simply breathtaking! Amazing design!

NatQuebec said...

Very nice cards, I especially love the 1st one :-)

MaryG said...

Great cards! Thanks for sharing!

Andrea Hastilow said...

Truly beautiful ! You have an amazingly fabulous way with your cards, so unique, breathtaking.

Larissa Heskett said...

SQUEAL!! I LOVE your Creations!! So BEAUTIFUL!! THANKS for sharing and have a FABULOUS WEEKEND!!

Yasmine Omar said...

Gorgeous cards! I love how you used two different dies to make the first card, it's so elegant. Thanks for the inspiration.

Miriam Prantner said...

Those holiday knit products are fantastic! I need them, love your beautiful cards!

Robin said...

Beautiful cards, so inspiring!

Maureen Reiss said...

These are really Beautiful cards!!!

Kirsty Vittetoe said...

What delightfully fun card using these fun products!

Isabel Z said...

You are so talented!

Brenda Kuder said...

Your cards are very pretty. I love the first one.

Linda Kunsman said...

these cards are both beautiful and elegant. Loving the new dies!!

MadeByMeghanK said...

I love all three! So delicate and elegant! Great colors!

Deb Hardy said...

Oh, I am just crazy about the holiday knit dies. Your cards are wonderful. I am very fond of the first one.

Sue Smith said...

Stunning cards Karin. I love the beauty and simplicity of each card. TFS Merry Christmas :)

bertay said...

All of your cards are so elegant, I think my favorite is the white on white with the knitted star border.

Helen said...

Three fabulous cards, Karin. I especially like how you combined the sweater die cut as a type of border for your heart image--nice combination. tfs

Nox said...

Those are beautiful cards - you just sold me on another couple of the dies from this release. That heart card is stunning - I love how that design looks so delicate, like filigree in front of that dark background.

Janet D. said...

Wonderful cards, love them!

Kaye Thrasher said...

Love your cards they are all beautiful. This hop is giving me so many new ideas to try.Thanks so much for sharing your art.🐧

Clair said...

All are beautiful. Love the simplicity of second card. Congratulations!

Ann K said...

Love your examples using the new dies - fabulous.

Unknown said...

Absolutely beautiful cards! Really wonderful inspiration.

Cheriese said...

Beautiful cards! Loving all the inspiration!

Subhashini said...

Love the knit border die, and I am getting brilliant inspiration to use them. White on white looks serene. pink one is too good.

Katherine Herbert said...

Great ideas

Teresa Doyle said...

Oh my Karin, these are fantastic! They are all so beautiful. The Awareness Ribbon is a die we should ALL have, in hopes of never needing to use it for sure.
Thanks for sharing these lovely cards.

Eve N said...

I find creating cards with diecuts is easier & quicker than stamping. You have certainly given me many great ideas, from focal image & colors, to adding pretty little extra details.

cindybearj said...

Your cards are all beautiful.

Annalisa said...

When I saw your first card, my reaction was "Yes please!" White on white + vibrant blue and a little gold? Just perfect. And yes, may we never need to make another breast cancer card. Thanks for sharing such beautiful projects with us!

Lana said...

Your sending hugs card is perfection! All of your cards are gorgeous though!

CinnamonSally said...

Your cards are fabulous but the white CAS is a stand out for me , just so elegant and classy!!

Karthikha said...

Fantastic set of cards!! The first one is my fav! :)

Chandhini said...

All the cards are super gorgeous, love the way you have kept background white in first two card, it allows the dies to do the talking. Third one is great too, love all the dies and the way you have used them.

Bev Page said...

Hi Karin, I love your very clean and elegant cards. So beautiful. You have some wonderful products to work with and you've made the best use of them. I love your style and have just "discovered" you, so thanks so much for sharing.

Cynthia Cole said...

Love your cards and the first one is my fave!

Mary Holshouser said...

The heart is so elegant.
The Christmas card is
simple but elegant.
the last card would
provide encouragement
and love. thanks for
sharing.
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Cyndi said...

All your cards are so elegant. I love this new die release and you've done a wonderful job of showcasing some of my favorites.

Sherry Butcher said...

great cards, love the Hugs. Thanks for sharing these great cards

Denise Bryant said...

Absolutely beautiful! Love the holiday card... so simple and so pretty! Fab border die!

bzyPTmom said...

Beautiful cards--that floral frame die is gorgeous!

Barbara S said...

Your cards are absolutely wonderful. You have shared unique ways to enhance these new dies.

Nandini said...

Love the cards. They are so beautiful and elegant! This release is really fabulous. I especially love the frame dies.

Henriëtte Creatively Happy said...

Your cards are awesome as always Karin, I love that stunning Heart die you used. That is one high on my wish list! Thank you so much for sharing.

Dee Earnshaw said...

wow these cards are stunning in their simplicity - awesome work!!

colleen said...

cheery colours

Unknown said...

The cards that use intricate dies are just lovely

Laura S. said...

Jaw dropping cards, Karen!

Cathy Lillie said...

Gorgeous cards! You chose some fabulous dies to work with, especially the deco heart. It's stunning cut out in gold and placed over the dark blue heart. Thanks for the inspiration!

TracyM #6773 said...

DIE-LIGHTFUL cards!
WOW - LOVE your designs, SO ELEGANT, SO BEAUTIFUL!
Thank you for sharing, inspiring ... and adding MORE dies to my MUST-HAVE list :)

DebbieC said...

Three wonderful cards.

Dawn J said...

Beautiful cards. Love the snowflake banner die.

Teri S. said...

Well, first of all I've been meaning to tell you that I really like the photo you use at the top of your page. I think your cards are so very appealing because they are CAS & elegant. SSS has outdone themselves with so many choices of dies.

Jeannie said...

Your cards are simple but so gorgeous. I recently ordered the deco heart die and I am very inspired by your ideas!

Misty Elam said...

All three are absolutely gorgeous, Karin. I LOVE the blue in your first card, it really makes it stand out.

D.Ann C said...

That Deco Heart is absolutely beautiful and with those stunning colors behind it, even moreso!

Annette Gordon said...

I love that quilted die. It is amazing!

Pennie said...

Beautiful cards! I don’t think I could even choose a favorite. They are all beautiful!

Rea' said...

Pretty cards, my favorite is the Hugs just gorgeous !!

Stacey Kowbel said...

Beautiful cards! I love the Merry card - gorgeous design!

Kentucky Daisy said...

Your cards are so pretty and unique! I think I like the HOPE card the best where you used the Outline Floral Frame and the Ribbon die, but I really like all three very much!

Cathy said...

3 lovely cards but the card with the heart & knit border die is very special. Thanks for the inspiration!

Heather said...

Ooo . . . these are all so elegant and gorgeous!! Love all the white on the first two.

Super Stick Chick said...

Wonderful cards, so festive! Love this new release!