Hi Everyone!
I am super excited today because I get to be part of a WONDERFUL hop for Simon Says Stamp to show the amazing new products in a series called Friendly Frolic! I am in LOVE and I know you will be too!!!
If you are doing the hop you should have come from my amazingly talented SSSWC teamie Ankita Gupta but if you just happened to stop by here today , make sure to start from the beginning at Simon Says Stamp Blog . Not only because I don't want you to miss wonderful inspiration but also because there's a great chance for you to win giftcards to the SSS store - info below.
For my first card I diecut the beautiful Simon-Says-Stamp-FOLK-DANCE-Wafer-Dies through Simon Says Stamp Ultra Thick Cardstock and matted it to Simon-Says-Stamp-VELLUM . I then stamped, colored and diecut the amazing Lotus frowers from Simon-Says-Stamps-And-Dies-SKETCH-LOTUS-FLOWERS. They are so beautiful and I love that they are sketched like that because they will be amazing watercolored too with that natural sketchy look. Then I diecut the Happy - first from the Tonic-GOLD-PEARL-Mirror-Card-Satin-Effect-Cardstock and then white cardstock. They look so elegant paired like this I think! Wonderful for wedding cards or stylish birthday cards!
I know it says in the picture above but I just have o write it out here too because I don't want you to miss it - If you use the code FREEG you will recieve a free gift with your order! Choose your favorites carefully but don't wait too long because the code expires Sunday, 7/29 at 11:59 pm ET.
For this card I also used Simon-Says-Stamp-VELLUM but tghis time I stamped the wonderful Simon-Says-Cling-Rubber-Stamp-FOLK-DANCE in white to it and it is just lovely! I absolutely LOVE the new Simon-Says-Stamp-BIG-HAPPY-Wafer-Dies . They work on their own but layered they are AMAZING. Here I inked them with distress ink (picked raspberry) before adding nuovo glitter and glossy accent. The birthday sentiment is from Simon-Says-Stamps-And-Dies-BEAUTIFUL-FLOWERS and the frame from MFT stamps.
For my last card I used the wonderful Simon-Says-Stamp-LEAFY-FRAME-Wafer-Dies. It is uesful for for so many designs and also lovely elegant classig ones but here I wanted to make a fun bg for the super cute monkeys from Hello There Simon Says Stamp set .
The sentiment is from Simon-Says-Stamps-And-Dies-SKETCH-LOTUS-FLOWERS
The distress ink colors I used were twisted citron, Mowed Lawn and Pine.
SSS Black ink for use with markers
Copic Markers
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
Tombow Tape dispenser
Glue Dots
Copic Markers
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
Tombow Tape dispenser
Glue Dots
It is now time for you to hop on to fabulous Stephanie Low BUT before you do - Make sure you comment here below - SSS is super generous and will draw a winner from my comment section to win a $25 coupon to the SSS store! How awesome is that!!!! They’ll choose my winner over the weekend and post to their Simon Says Stamp store blog on Wednesday.
HOP ORDER:
Wishing you a wonderful day and a fabulous hop! This is a two day event so make sure you come back tomorrow to the Simon Says Stamp Blog for more amazing inspiration!
Hugs, Karin
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I love your cards! :) Thanks for sharing with us!
ReplyDeleteThat Happy die is very versatile. I may need that one as well! Off to make sure I'm following you on Instagram, so inspiring & beautiful. Thank you!
ReplyDeleteSuch great cards!
ReplyDeleteI LOVE your first card with white on white!
ReplyDeleteAll 3 cards are great but he the first one just blew me away. So Gorgeous
ReplyDeleteSo many awesome cards! I love how you added details to your pink Happy die cut... that card is my favorite. But I love the Folk Dance background die. Makes your card so lacy...
ReplyDeleteThese are gorgeous! I love the soft feel of the first card and the bold die cut over vellum on the second one. Those little monkeys are adorable and the leafy frame is my favorite die in this release.
ReplyDeleteThe first card is so very elegant and I love it. The
ReplyDeletemonkey's are adorable. Beautiful creations.
gorgeous cards - thanks for the ideas:)
ReplyDeleteI love your use of the white on white with the fold dance die, it is definitely my favorite from this release and the more I see it in the blog hop the more I fall in love!
ReplyDeleteThe pink flower card will be good for valentines time card
ReplyDeleteI love your cards! The colors look great together, and those monkeys are just TOO CUTE! Fresh and fun!
ReplyDeleteLove your use of color! Especially love the leaf and monkey card!
ReplyDeleteYour cards are amazing. The first one is so elegant and the monkeys are adorable.
ReplyDeleteLove love LOVE! These are all totally fantastic ♥
ReplyDeleteWOW Karin, ALL of your cards are gorgeous. OH MY GOODNESS! You have most definitely worked your magic with this release and you have hit a home run on ALL 3 cards! Beautifully done!
ReplyDeleteYour cards are beautiful!! I love how. You did the word “Happy” in both places to make it stand out. It looks awesome.
ReplyDeleteOh my goodness—your cards are fabulous! Although I LOVE all of them, the first one is my favorite. In fact, I think it’s my favorite one in this hop!
ReplyDeleteYou are SO talented. I am amazed by your color scheme, and your technique with the flowers. LOVELY! That's not a word I throw around. But your flower card is...
ReplyDeleteI'm loving the Folk Dance patterns in this release! I like the pastel colors you've used and the flowers...wow. OK, gotta love the monkey too. Very cute card! TFS!
ReplyDeleteFantastic cards! Love them!
ReplyDeleteawww! the cute lil animals look incredible!!Thank you for sharing.
ReplyDeleteSuper beautiful set of cards! The monkey one is so adorable! :)
ReplyDeleteBeautiful cards. Did a great job. Thanks.
ReplyDeleteGorgeous! Love the big die and the critters!
ReplyDeleteI love white on white and this die is particularly suited to this technique.
ReplyDeleteLove these card the die cut is amazing ..
ReplyDeleteLove the Lotus card! The background is great with it! And the leaves border makes a fun forest!
ReplyDeleteAll your cards are so pretty!! LOVE the lotus flowers and the last one with the monkeys and the leaves-FABULOUS!!
ReplyDeleteI love all of your cards!
ReplyDeleteAmazing cards!
ReplyDeleteSuch beautiful cards!!
ReplyDeleteSo many beautiful cards! I love the soft colors on the white background!
ReplyDeleteOh my! your cards are gorgeous.
ReplyDeleteThanks so much for the inspiration.
The cards are fantastic. The "Happy" cards just make me feel happy! This is a great release. Thanks for your inspiration.
ReplyDeleteWOW! Your first 2 cards are stunning! I absolutely love the Folk Dance cover die used this way....so subtle and gives texture to the card. The stamped background with white on the light pink was such a nice touch too. I love the coloring you did for the lotus.
ReplyDeleteYour cards are stunning! I am in love with your lotus card — beautiful coloring and design!
ReplyDeleteLove each one of your cards!! The first one is just exquisitely beautiful.
ReplyDeleteYour first card is absolutely breathtaking!
ReplyDeleteLove how elegant the first cards look! And then I also love the vibrant playfulness of the last one- so fun!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful! Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteSuch pretty cards! I love the monkeys with the leafy frame - so cute!
ReplyDeleteLove your cards! They are stunning, awesome and each one different!
ReplyDeleteYour cards so perfectly enhances these new products!!!!
ReplyDeleteSuch striking cards! Beautiful, elegant and adorable. So perfectly fantastic!
ReplyDeleteAmazing release ! Love the flowers and the animal dies!!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful cards! The monkey card is so cute!
ReplyDeleteYou did a beautiful job with this card. Your colors are awesome and the card is very classic. The dies, stamps are great also. I will have to get all of them so I can make a card as beautiful as this.
ReplyDeleteSuch fantastic cards. Love the background die cut on your first card and really great colors.
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing...
Great use of these stamps/die and love the colors!
ReplyDeleteAll your cards are so lovely, such great inspiration!
ReplyDeleteAwesome cards. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteLove your cards. The leaf die is wonderful.
ReplyDeleteAwesome, fantastic, fabulous, great, wicked, the love all your cards, so colour filled & fun. The hello card is sooooo elegant & those monkies on the leaf die so cute. Thanks.
ReplyDeleteVery beautiful cards. I love the first one. The Happy die is just amazing.
ReplyDeleteStunning cards. Thanks so much for sharing.
ReplyDeleteAwesome cards. I love everything about them.
ReplyDeleteLove your cards!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful cards!!!!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful cards! The dimension on each of these is great! Lovely layering!
ReplyDeleteLove these ideas. Thank you.
ReplyDeleteLove the Folk Dance products and you are not making it any easier to decide whether to get the die or the background, or for that matter the stencil too! I think I need them all!!! Lol! I really love how the stamp looks on vellum! Beautiful cards!
ReplyDeletePretty in pink! The storybook die card is very cute too.
ReplyDeleteI love these cards -- elegant and fun! So many possibilities from this wonderful release.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful cards. :)
ReplyDeleteLove the monkey card! So cute!
ReplyDeleteI love your cards!
ReplyDeleteI LOVE all of your cards! Each one better than the prior one! You are AMAZING!
ReplyDeleteTHANKS!
Wow, these are gorgeous! I can't decide which one I like better although your first card really jumped out at me! Stunning work! TFS!
ReplyDeleteThanks for making us so many samples with the new release items. This release has everything. It's hard to control myself.
ReplyDeleteGreat cards!!!!! Love the little monkey on the leaf frame card!!!
ReplyDeletePaper Hugs,
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Fabulous cards!! I love them ALL!!!
ReplyDeleteAll of your cards so perfectly showcase the great new release products! I really like the first one with that elegant pearl gold cs for the shadow paper. That really makes such an impact! Thanks for the inspiration! :)
ReplyDeleteLove the card with the lotus flowers, just beautiful.
ReplyDeleteOh, wow, what beautiful cards! I absolutely love the first card with the die cut background.
ReplyDeleteI love the monkey and that vibrant green, so cute! I'm new to stampin' and blog hopping so I'm excited to see new ideas!
ReplyDeleteKarin, Karin, Karin, You're going to make me spend money....
ReplyDeleteAwesome, creative projects. Especially love the little monkeys with the new leafy border die.
ReplyDeleteYou’re cards are absolutely stunning! Thank you for sharing your talent!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful cards! Love the Happy Birthday card.
ReplyDeleteI can't decide if the HAPPY is my favorite or that adorable monkey! GREAT JOB
ReplyDeleteAll the cards are amazing! Thanks for sharing these new ideas and techniques!
ReplyDeleteGreat cards - love them all!
ReplyDeleteGreat cards showing products from this fun new SSS release! Thanks so much for sharing with us.
ReplyDeleteAll of your cards are so happy and bright. I love the touch of gold on the mostly white card.
ReplyDeleteWow, that floral card is so beautiful. The white die cut made a wonderful background for your flowers. And I love the leafy background behind the monkeys.
ReplyDeleteMy goodness, these are all so wonderful. The Folk Dance die and stamp are on my wishlist... thanks for all your inspiration...
ReplyDeleteGreat cards from elegant to fun...thanks for sharing each of them.
ReplyDeleteBRILLIANT and Beautiful Layering!!!!!
ReplyDeleteThis is an AMAZING designer AND Product showcase HOP!
I really love how you combined the two elements on your first card. They all are beautiful though.
ReplyDeleteThese cards are beautiful. I love this release and the "HAPPY" die is a must have!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful work. I love the lotus flower stamp and your colour choices are so pretty.
ReplyDeleteWow, your first card is stunning, I see the influence of your needle work background. I used to do lots of needlework but switched to paper crafts when the eyes became an issue. Great job!
ReplyDeleteYour cards range from stunningly beautiful to amazingly cute and I love all three! :)
ReplyDeleteBeautiful cards!
ReplyDeleteLike the variety, versatility & colors of your wonderful creations.
ReplyDeleteMelissa
"Sunshine HoneyBee"
I love the Happy die I really need that one. Beautiful cards
ReplyDeleteBy using the folk die in this way, it looks so different than others I've seen. And those silly monkeys make me "happy."
ReplyDeleteSpectacular cards Karin! Love the soft feminine look of the first one!
ReplyDeletenot into cutsy stuff but your cards are great. thanks as always for sharing.
ReplyDeleteFabulous! Such Creativity.
ReplyDeleteBEAUTIFUL WORK, Karin! From one end of the spectrum to the other! Feminine & lovely, CAS with your second card & just FUN with your monkeys!!! (I HAVE TO pull out my monkey stamps! LOL) ;) SUPER JOB!!!!!!!!!!
ReplyDeleteThese ideas are all so beautiful and unique. Fabulous job.
ReplyDeleteGorgeous cards - love your use of vellum!
ReplyDeleteAwesomeness! So fun! What great new products❣️💞
ReplyDeleteThese are so pretty Karin! My favorite is the first, I love the white on white background, and the coloring looks amazing!
ReplyDeleteGreat cards. Love how you combined several items in the release.
ReplyDeleteHave to say I am loving that monkey card!!
ReplyDeletebeautiful cards. adorable monkeys - they are some of my favorites
ReplyDeleteFabulous cards! Your first two cards are so pretty and elegant, and the vellum adds such a beautiful touch to them. Your last card is so cute with the monkeys. They were my favorite from the last release. My favorite from this release is the leaf frame die which you also used in this card.
ReplyDeletePretty, lovely and cute!
ReplyDeleteGreat cards. Your first two cards are so lovely and delicate. Those two monkeys made me smile.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful cards!
ReplyDeleteLove your Happy cards and the cute monkey card! Such creative designs!
ReplyDeleteVery different styles shown here and every card is wonderful!!! The monkeys are fun, but their message is greatly encouraging. The other cards are beautiful and celebratory! What a great mix!!
ReplyDeleteI adore that large HAPPY sentiment!
ReplyDeleteWhat great inspiration and beautiful cards. Love this new release.
ReplyDelete#1 Elegant, #2 Beautiful, #3 Adorable, all 3 AWESOME! :)
ReplyDeleteWhat beautiful cards! I love how you colored the flowers :)
ReplyDeleteGorgeous cards and colours!!!
ReplyDeleteI love the first card so pretty with lots of details
ReplyDeleteBeautiful cards! The first card is very elegant.
ReplyDeleteLove all the cards, all so different.
ReplyDeleteWow your cards are lovely, I really love the first one, love that new Lotus Flower stamp. Definitely on my wish list!!
ReplyDeleteYour first two cards are so beautiful and your monkey card is so cute.
ReplyDeleteLove the white on soft pink. So shabby chic!
ReplyDeleteLove your style......very cool.
ReplyDeleteGlad i found your blog
Great cards! I love the Happy die... especially when the shadow die is gold.
ReplyDeleteThe monkey card is so cute and I love the lotus stamp!
ReplyDeleteLove the monkeys and leaves card.
ReplyDeleteYou've used 3 of my favorite items from this month's release. The Folk Dance Die, the Happy Die set and the Leaf Frame Die. I love your cards!
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing your pretty creations! I am just amazed at all the lovely works of art I've seen along this hop!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful beautiful card!!!
ReplyDeleteYour cards are awesome!
ReplyDeleteYour cards are wonderful! I especially love the first one....Wow!!! I love the white on white diecut background and then you coloring is perfect! Thanks for the inspiration.
ReplyDeletethe white cover plate makes the card
ReplyDeleteso elegant. Love the monkeys.
Great cards. thanks for sharing
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Such stunning and elegant cards, and I love the fun third one also - gorgeous greens, and a fun design!
ReplyDeleteLove your card projects and the leafy die with the monkeys is just way too cute.
ReplyDeleteLovely and whimsical cards! The monkey card is probably my favorite! Super fun!
ReplyDeleteYour cards are so beautiful and elegant! The first floral card is my favorite! Thank you for such great inspiration!
ReplyDeleteI love the lacey look to the background die on your first card. Beautiful cards! Thank you for sharing.
ReplyDeleteFantastic cards! I love the soft color palette you used with the Sketch Lotus Flower. Simply stunning!!
ReplyDeleteAwesome cards! Great work.
ReplyDeleteI absolutely love the leafy frame. So many possibilities
ReplyDeleteI love all your amazing cards! The first one is so elegant with the stacked sentiment & gorgeous coloring. Breathtaking!!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful cards!
ReplyDeleteLove that folk dance stamp and die, and so do a lot of others since the die is sold out! Love how you used it on these cards, and your sentiment work rocks these beautiful cards!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful cards! The lotus card is so amazing! Thanks for sharing them!
ReplyDeleteYour cards are fantastic!
ReplyDeleteYour cards are really elegant, thank you!
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely gorgeous cards Karin! So much inspiration! Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteYour cards are beautiful and elegant for the two first cards and adorable for the 3rd.
ReplyDeleteLove these cards, especially the use of vellum. The first one is so soft and beautiful. And the monkeys are cute!
ReplyDeleteso elegant, the first two! and then I luv the way your background looks like the sun is right there on the critters!
ReplyDeleteThe happy coated with the raspberry distress ink, etc. is so eye catching!!! Will try that combo!
ReplyDeleteWow....your cards are awesome. The first card is my favorite....just love the way the background was perfect to show off those gorgeous flowers.....Great work. Thank you so much for sharing.
ReplyDeleteYou picked such perfect colors for each card! Nicely done!
ReplyDeleteGreat cards! I love your coloring and the ombre look you achieved!
ReplyDeleteFabulous creations! The lotus flowers look wonderful on the Folk Dance background.
ReplyDeleteI love all of your cards but I REALLY love the first one!!
ReplyDeleteThe cards are great! But I have a huge crush on those monkeys!
ReplyDeleteGreat cards! Love the monkeys! Wonderful designs!
ReplyDeleteNothing cuter than monkeys!
ReplyDeleteGreat job on all 3 cards. I especially like the first one. The white on white background is to die for.
ReplyDeleteYour cards just make me happy! Thanks for sharing such wonderful ideas.
ReplyDeleteWow, all 3 of your cards are gorgeous. I love,love them all. Thank you for sharing.
ReplyDeleteWhat a great cards, so lovely. I think the first one you made is my favorite, what an awesome card, so elegant.
ReplyDeleteThank you so much Karin for showing these beauties with the stunning new release.
Lovely cards! Your lotus flowers are beautiful and the monkeys are so cute!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful cards! I love the monkeys! Gorgeous coloring and card design.
ReplyDeleteLOVE your cards and this new release!!!!
ReplyDeleteOh I love the colors & design of all your cards!!
ReplyDeleteGreat release! Awesome creations, I especially love the combination of the lotus flowers and the background die in the first card!
ReplyDeleteYour cards are wonderful! I love the way you used the Folk Art die as a background for the Lotus Flowers---it's particularly lovely!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous cards!
ReplyDeleteWow, those are all GORGEOUS cards - love the die cut tone on tone background and the floral cards - and LOVE LOVE the monkey card!!!!!
ReplyDeleteSQUEAL!! LOVING the AMAZING Inspiration and the NEW Products!! THANKS for sharing and have a FABULOUS WEEK!! <3
ReplyDeleteFun cards! I love the gold backed "Happy"--so elegant. Would love to win gift certificate so I could get it. Thanks for inspiring me today!
ReplyDelete:) Marie
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ReplyDeleteVery lovely!
ReplyDeleteAll I can say is "WOW"
ReplyDeleteOh ! Your two cards are great !! I agree on the Happy word, it’s awesome !!
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Wonderful cards! Love this new release!!!
ReplyDeleteLove the look of the monkeys and and the different variations on the die and stamp sets. Thanks for the ideas.
ReplyDeleteWonderful ideas. Love the monkey card idea and the first card over the die image is cool.
ReplyDeleteFantastic cards Karin! Your first card is so elegant~they all pop with color and design~
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