Aug 6th 867 Simon Says Stamp Wednesday Challenge; Quite Quirky: Paper Artsy

  Hi Everyone!

It is Wednesday and I am here with some inspiration for the new challenge at the fun and awesome Simon Says Stamp Wednesday Challenge.

This week's challenge is called: Quite Quirky:
The team is showcasing products from: Paper Artsy

( You don't have to use them to join in but if you have some we would love to see them used!)
This is my take:

How to make this card:

I started by making a cardbase and then diecutting a panel that I  .

I colored the images using copic markers and after I had diecut them I attached them to my card with foam adhesive. 

Supply list from the Simon says Stamp store:

Paper Artsy Kate Crane Mini Cling Stamp kcm012 – Simon Says Stamp

Spellbinders Molded Frame 3D Embossing Folder e3d-130 – Simon Says Stamp

spellbinders rectangle dies A

spellbinders rectangle dies B

Canson XL WATERCOLOR PAPER 9x12 140lb Pad 

SSS Black ink for use with markers
Copic Markers

Daniel Smith Watercolors
Ranger's Distress ink
Neenah Solar White cardstock (for the stamped and colored images)
Simon Says Stamp Ultra Thick Cardstock (120 lb) (cardbase and die cuts)
Jet Black Archival ink (for watercoloring)
Scotch foam adhesive
Glue Dots

Glossy Accent

Hope you feel inspired to join us this week! By playing along with the Challenge you have the chance to win 25 usd to spend in the Simon Says Stamp Store - YIPPIE!!!!

Hope to see you there!

Don't miss the awesome way to be inspired to create new things every month - Sunscribe to Simon Says Stamp's lovely Card Kit! Inspiration can be found HERE!

You have until next Wednesday at  8am Ohio time. 1pm UK time, 2 pm CET to join in!

I also share my cards and watercolors here:  My Instagram 

Have a great day, hugs, Karin 

Kids Summer Vacation Challenge is here!

Hi everyone! 

The summer is here and so is the Kids Summer Vacation Challenge!!! If you are here for the usual weekly Anything Goes Challenge CLICK HERE

Welcome to another of our annual Simon Says Stamp Kid’s Summer Vacation Challenge where we host a special challenge dedicated to our young designers.

Anything Goes

It is time for all you crafters to let your children loose in your crafty corners for a few hours. Just close your eyes and set them free to explore their creativity. Adults are allowed to help just a little bit if necessary, but we really want the children to ‘DO IT’ themselves as much as possible.

The Design Team all love this challenge and are ready and waiting to pop over to your blog to see your creations!

This challenge is open to all children aged between 2 and 16 inclusive

We have not 1, not 2 but  3 surprise parcels of crafty goodies, hand picked by Simon. All winners are chosen at random, Good Luck to all!

GO HERE for everything You need to know about this fun Challenge!

Love, Karin

202 Lawn Fawnatics Challenge; Color Inspiration

 Hi Everyone!

I'm here to share some inspiration for the new Lawn Fawnatics Challenge. This time we have a Color Inspiration board for You and here's my take:

I started by making my cardbase and then cover the front with a panel diecut from  I inked the edges to create some dimension and depth. I added some diecut 

I then stamped, colored and diecut my images and added them to my card using foam adhesive.  I also diecut a banner which I stamped with my sentiment and added to the top center of the card. 

Make sure to pop over to the Lawn Fawnatics blog for lots of wonderful inspiration from my talented teamies and for all the info you need to play along!  By entering a card you have the chance of winning a 50 $ gift card to the Lawn Fawn Store ! You also have the chance to have your card featured on the LawnFawn blog,  the Lawn Fawnatics blog and on LawnFawn's instagram with more than 137 thousand followers! For even more LawnFawn inspiration visit the LawnFawn blog:

Lawn Fawn Supplies used for this card:

Lawn Fawn WAVY SAYINGS Clear Stamps LF1899 – Simon Says Stamp

fancy wavy banners – Lawn Fawn
swan soirée – Lawn Fawn
 Lacy Rectangle Stackables Dies 
LARGE-STITCHED-RECTANGLE-STACKABLES

GLUE-TUBE
DOUBLE-SIDED-TAPE
JET-BLACK-Premium-Dye-Ink
LF cardstock
LF Gold cardstock
Lawn Fawn GOLD Embossing Powder 
Lawn Fawn WHITE Embossing Powder 
Tim Holtz 4.25 x 5.5 Distress Watercolor Cardstock Ranger 
I also used:
325 Glue Dots MICRO Clear Adhesive
Copic Markers
Ranger's Distress ink Walnut Stain, Tumbled Glass, Faded Jeans, Chipped Saphire, Black sooth

I also share my cards here:  My Instagram :  And My watercolors here;  

Have a great day, hugs, Karin 

 

Simon Says Stamp's latest release called Happy Camper

 Hi Everyone!  

I am so excited to be part of today's blog hop for Simon says stamp's latest release called  Happy Camper. It is such a sweet fun and beautiful release - I LOVE it soo much!!! 

I absolutely ADORE this birdie die - it is so much fun to color and if you love watercolor like me- it is wonderful to cut the pieces from watercolor paper and try out different colors and color mixes. Perfect for CAS designs like this: 

 DON'T Miss this: 

 Our not-yet-released Simon Says Stamp exclusive Sunflower Dance 3x4 stamp set is automatically added to your cart that contains any purchase of Happy Camper products! This gift with purchase will expire 8/3 at 11:59 pm EDT or while supplies last.

Also - there was a hop yesterday -that you just have to check out if you didn't hop - it starts HERE!

Simon Says Stamp is generously giving away a $25 coupon to every stop on the hop from your blog comment section. We’ll choose your winners and post on our Simon Says Stamp blog on Wednesday the 6^th of August. 

 

HOP ORDER:

Simon Says Stamp Blog 
Nina-Marie Trapani
Suzy Plantamura
Cathy Zielske
Laura Bassen
Debby Hughes
Lisa Addesa
Emily Midgett
Heather Ruwe
Sandi MacIver
Tina Smith
Hanh Nguyen
Barb Engler
Anna-Karin Evaldsson
Karin Åkesdotter
Rosemary Dennis

 

 We can’t wait to see what you’ve created! Don't forget to add your projects here  Happy Camper gallery 

On the Simon Says Stamp blog You'll find awesome Release galleries for their products where you can upload your projects to share with others or just visit to be inspired by others.  There are galleries for each month's release which is great if you need some new ideas for how to use the things you've bought.

Release Supplies I used ❤️

And: 

Fun birdie

Dual diamonds

Rooting for you

Other supplies I used from the Simon says Stamp store:

Groovy love 

Sketched flowers (sentiment) 

A2 Rectangles

Copic Markers

Daniel Smith Watercolors
Ranger's Distress ink
Coffee Archival ink (for watercoloring)
Scotch foam adhesive
Glue Dots

Glossy Accent

#SSSFriendLikeYou #SimonSaysStamp #SSSUnitedWeCraft and #SSSendACard

I also share my cards and watercolors here:  My Instagram 

#SSSHappyCamper and #SSSBlogHop as well as #SimonSaysStamp, #SSSendACard, and #SSSUnitedWeCraft 

Have a great day, hugs, Karin 

Extra inspiration for Lawn Fawnatics Challenge 201; Christmas in July

 Hi Everyone!

I'm here to share some inspiration for the new Lawn Fawnatics Challenge. This time our theme is Christmas in July and here's my second take:

I started by making my cardbase and then cover the front with a panel diecut from  I inked the edges to create some dimension and depth. I added some diecut 

I then stamped, colored and diecut my images and added them to my card using foam adhesive.  I also diecut a banner which I stamped with my sentiment and added to the top center of the card. 

Make sure to pop over to the Lawn Fawnatics blog for lots of wonderful inspiration from my talented teamies and for all the info you need to play along!  By entering a card you have the chance of winning a 50 $ gift card to the Lawn Fawn Store ! You also have the chance to have your card featured on the LawnFawn blog,  the Lawn Fawnatics blog and on LawnFawn's instagram with more than 137 thousand followers! For even more LawnFawn inspiration visit the LawnFawn blog:

Lawn Fawn Supplies used for this card:

Spiffier Speckles 6x6 Inch Paper Pad

 SNOWFLAKE BACKGROUND Stencils

CENTER PICTURE WINDOW CARD HEART ADD-ON  (birds)

SCRIPTY MERRY 

Lawn Fawn Scripty Merry Outline Add-On Die lf3521 – Simon Says Stamp

 STITCHED SNOWFLAKES 

 Gold Matte Metallic Cardstock 

WINTER VILLAGE Clear Stamps  (sentiment)

WHITE Stencil Paste 

PRISMA GLITTER 

 Lacy Rectangle Stackables Dies 

GLUE-TUBE
DOUBLE-SIDED-TAPE
JET-BLACK-Premium-Dye-Ink
LF cardstock
LF Gold cardstock
Lawn Fawn GOLD Embossing Powder 
Lawn Fawn WHITE Embossing Powder 
Tim Holtz 4.25 x 5.5 Distress Watercolor Cardstock Ranger 
I also used:
325 Glue Dots MICRO Clear Adhesive
Copic Markers
Ranger's Distress ink Walnut Stain, Tumbled Glass, Faded Jeans, Chipped Saphire, Black sooth

I also share my cards here:  My Instagram :  And My watercolors here;  

Have a great day, hugs, Karin