Welcome to the Sweet Wishes Blog Hop

 Hi Everyone!  

So excited to be part of Today's bloghop to introduce Simon Says Stamps latest release called Sweet Wishes  Sweet Wishes - And it really is sweet (-: So many wonderful new products to choose from and to inspire your Holiday card making. 

Notice that if you use the code FYCHR you can get the Fancy Tidings of Cheer die FREE with any purchase. Make sure you follow the instructions on the graphic to claim your free gift.  This gift with purchase will expire 10/13 at 11:59 pm EDT. While supplies last.

AND Don't forget to comment on this post because  Simon Says Stamp is giving away a $25 coupon to every stop on the hop from the bloggers' comment section. They will  choose our winners and post on our Simon Says Stamp blog on Wednesday the 16th of October. If You are the lucky winner you can email Simon to claim your prize :)   Sweet Wishes

 

My first project is a tag. I diecut the nested tags and masked the edges before stamping the center with the  absolutely wonderful new stamp set called vintage holiday swagWhile the maskin tape was still in place I colored the image with watercolors. When the tag was completely dry I heat embossed the JOY sentiment to the bottom right corner.

 

For my secon project I simply diecut some panels of different sizes and the smallest one I stamped using the absolutely wonderful new stamp set called vintage holiday swag.  I colored the image with watercolors. When the card was completely dry I heat embossed the Merry Christmas sentiment to the upper left hand corner and then inked the edges using distress ink.

 

 For this card I combined the lovely stencil called stems and leaves  with a tag that I had masked the borders of and then stamped the center using the absolutely wonderful new stamp set called vintage holiday swag

You can find more inspiration for the wonderful new products from this release here: Sweet Wishes release gallery  Don't forget that this is a place where you too can share your projects to inspire others and attract new followers (-: 

Other supplies I used from the Simon says Stamp store:

sending love 1120

nested tags czd81

stems and leaves 1047st

vintage holiday swag 2115ssc

lawn Fawn hemp string

glossy accent

SSS Black ink for use with markers
Copic Markers
Ranger's Distress ink walnut stain and antique linen distress ink
Neenah Solar White cardstock (for the stamped and colored images)
Jet Black Archival ink (for watercoloring)
Scotch foam adhesive
Xyron tape dispenser 
Xyron mega runner
Glue Dots

Thanks for visiting! Now hop on to super talented Kath Stewart!

Wishing you a wonderful week-end!

/Karin

 

HOP ORDER:

Simon Says Stamp Blog 
Laura Bassen
Nichol Spohr
Cathy Zielske
Barbara Tarayao
Mindy Eggen
Miriam Prantner
Bibi Cameron
Cheiron Brandon
Heather Ruwe
Keisha Charles
Karin Åkesdotter
Kath Stewart
Barb Engler
Betsy Green

Also remember that there is another hop tomorrow with even more amazing inspiration so make sure to come back for that!

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

I also share my cards and watercolors here:  My Instagram 

Have a great day, hugs, Karin 

Ch 825 Simon Says Stamp: Add Some Texture Paper Rose

  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: Add Some Texture
The team is showcasing products from:  Paper Rose
( 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:

https://www.simonsaysstamp.com/products/simon-says-stamp-embossing-folder-fir-tree-branches-sf298-1?variant=39942626836551

https://www.simonsaysstamp.com/products/paper-rose-nativity-christmas-clear-stamp-30690?variant=40189472768071

spellbinders rectangle dies A

spellbinders rectangle dies B

Canson XL WATERCOLOR PAPER 9x12 140lb Pad 702-2445 – Simon Says Stamp

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
Xyron tape dispenser
Xyron mega runner
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 

LawnFawnatics Challenge # 182 Sightseeing: a place you want to visit, a city, country, national park, tourist attraction

 Hi Everyone!

I'm here to share some inspiration for the new Lawn Fawnatics Challenge. This time our theme is Sightseeing: a place you want to visit, a city, country, national park, tourist attraction  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:

Stamps, dies, paper and stencils: 

Toadally Awesome 

 SET TOUCAN DO IT 

PALM TREES Lawn Cuts

 STITCHED SCALLOPED RECTANGLE FRAMES Die Cuts

a bug deal 

happy hibiscus

 PUFFY CLOUD BORDERS to create masking/stencil

Other supplies:

GLUE-TUBE

DOUBLE-SIDED-TAPE
JET-BLACK-Premium-Dye-Ink
LF cardstock

I also used:

325 Glue Dots MICRO Clear Adhesive
Copic Markers

Ranger's Distress inkTumbled Glass, Faded Jeans, Chipped Saphire, Mermaid, salty ocean

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

Have a great day, hugs, Karin 

 

More inspiration for LawnFawnaticsChallenge 181: Awesome Autumn

 Hi Everyone!

I'm here to share some more inspiration for the new Lawn Fawnatics Challenge. This time our theme is Awesome Autumn 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:

Stamps, dies, paper and stencils: 

BUILD A BARREL APPLE Die Cuts 

 Set Hay There, Hayrides! 

 Treat Cart Sentiment Add-On Coordinating Dies

LARGE-STITCHED-RECTANGLE-STACKABLES

STITCHED-SCALLOPED-RECTANGLE-FRAMES

 Fruit Salad 6x6 Inch Petite Paper Pack

watercolor and watercolorpaper

Other supplies:

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 

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 

 

Ch 824 Simon Says Stamp: Things With Wings. Honey Bee

  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: Things With Wings
The team is showcasing products from:  Honey Bee
( 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:

https://www.simonsaysstamp.com/products/honey-bee-vintage-gift-card-box-die-set-hbds-vingcb

https://www.simonsaysstamp.com/products/honey-bee-babees-clear-stamp-set-hbst-427?variant=39944203010119

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
Xyron tape dispenser
Xyron mega runner
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