Thursday, July 25, 2024

Simon Says Stamp's latest release Cheering for You!

   Hi Everyone!  

I am so excited to share some samples of cards where I've used some of the products from Simon Says Stamp's latest release Cheering for You!







For my second card I used the new Geo-me-trees
Geo-me-trees stencils and made this simple yet beautiful card. The sentiment is from one of my favorite Christmas stamp sets JOY TO YOU AND YOURS 


The products I used were all from the new release Cheering for You!

https://www.simonsaysstampblog.com/blog/kit-year/2020/

 


The link to the release is here: https://tinyurl.com/v7zch938




 Here  is the  Celebrate release gallery where you will find lots of more wonderful inspiration. Once you’ve created something with this amazing release, please share your creations there too!  


 


Simon Says Stamp Blog 




Other supplies I used from the Simon says Stamp store:

Simple Sending love
Acetate card bases
Arching Leaf border
Geo-me-trees
Geo-me-trees stencils
Copic Markers
Ranger's Distress ink
Ranger's oxide 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




 #SSSBeBold as well as #SimonSaysStamp, #SSSendACard, and #SSSUnitedWeCraft 

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





Have a great day, hugs, Karin 


Wednesday, July 24, 2024

Ch814 Simon Says Stamp: Beautiful Blooms : Altenew,

  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: Beautiful Blooms
The team is showcasing products from: Altenew,
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. 


http://www.simonsaysstampblog.com/

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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!


https://www.simonsaysstamp.com/






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 


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Have a great day, hugs, Karin 


 

Wednesday, July 17, 2024

Ch813 Simon Says Stamp: Add Some Sparkle : SSS Kim

    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 Sparkle
The team is showcasing products from:  SSS
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. 


http://www.simonsaysstampblog.com/

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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!


https://www.simonsaysstamp.com/






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 


FOLLOW ME ON INSTAGRAM !



Have a great day, hugs, Karin 


 

Monday, July 15, 2024

LawnFawnatics Challenge # 177 Christmas in July - 3 weeks

 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 take:




Another sample from our stencil challenge.





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:

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Lawn Fawn Supplies used for this card:

Stamps, dies, paper and stencils: 
Other supplies:



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





Have a great day, hugs, Karin 


 




Wednesday, July 10, 2024

Ch812 Simon Says Stamp: Shaped Card: (No Square/Rectangle) Art Impressions

   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: Shaped Card: (No Square/Rectangle)
The team is showcasing products from: Art Impressions 
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. 


http://www.simonsaysstampblog.com/

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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!


https://www.simonsaysstamp.com/






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 


FOLLOW ME ON INSTAGRAM !



Have a great day, hugs, Karin 


 

Wednesday, July 3, 2024

Ch811 Simon Says Stamp: Stars and Stripes: Avery Elle

  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: Stars and Stripes
The team is showcasing products from: Avery Elle
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. 


http://www.simonsaysstampblog.com/

wed-newchallenge-header



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!


https://www.simonsaysstamp.com/






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 


FOLLOW ME ON INSTAGRAM !



Have a great day, hugs, Karin