Hi Everyone!
I am super excited today to be part of Simon Says Stamp's Fun & Festive
release blog hop! So many AMAZING products in this release I simply
can't wait to see what everyone created with them! Crafters have already
started uploading their projects to the Fun & Festive Gallery so that is a great source of inspiration! It would be awesome if you to shared your projects there too! 🎉
Here I made him into a little ice bear for a kid's Christmas card but soon I'll have a cute little baby card with him in brown to share too! The sentiment is from Simon-Says-Clear-Stamps-WINTER-SCENE
This set, the Simon-Says-Clear-Stamps-WINTER-SCENE
will be one of my favorites for making Christmas cards this year! It is so beautiful and you vary it in so many different way!
Also I have to point out that SSS has a great promotion code FEST587 to use when you shop!
The code will give the reader a free festive Stickles with any purchase.
The code will expire Sunday, 10/14 at 11:59 pm ET.
The code will give the reader a free festive Stickles with any purchase.
The code will expire Sunday, 10/14 at 11:59 pm ET.
For my last two cards I used the beautiful Simon-Says-Clear-Stamps-MELE-KALIKIMAKA
stamp in two different ways. The first one is stamped and colored with copic markers and the second I stamp and heat embossed the wreat. I colored the bow with copic markers and then added lots of GLOSSY-ACCENTS to give it extra dimension The sentiment is cut with the lovely Simon-Says-Stamp-MERRY-CHRISTMAS-Craft-DIES.
Make sure to comment because Simon Says Stamp is giving away a $25 coupon to every stop on the hop from the comment section. They will draw the winners over the weekend and post to the Simon Says Stamp store blog on Wednesday.
Make sure you hop to all these talented designers for both inspiration and for the chance to win giftcards!:
Supply list from the Simon says Stamp store:
Simon-Says-Clear-Stamps-WINTER-SCENESimon-Says-Clear-Stamps-MELE-KALIKIMAKA
Simon-Says-Stamp-BIG-PICTURE-BOOK-BEAR-Wafer-Dies
Simon-Says-Stamp-MERRY-CHRISTMAS-Craft-DIES
GLOSSY-ACCENTS
Copic MarkersSimon-Says-Clear-Stamps-WINTER-SCENESimon-Says-Clear-Stamps-MELE-KALIKIMAKA
Simon-Says-Stamp-BIG-PICTURE-BOOK-BEAR-Wafer-Dies
Simon-Says-Stamp-MERRY-CHRISTMAS-Craft-DIES
GLOSSY-ACCENTS
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
Hope you feel inspired to join us this week! By playing along with the Challenge you have the chance to win 50 usd to spend in the Simon Says Stamp Store - YIPPIE!!!!
Hope to see you there!
I also share my cards and watercolors here: My Instagram : 
Don’t miss SSS's Facebook Live Monday, October 15, at noon EDT!
Have a great day, hugs, Karin
I love your cards... that sweet bear face is killing me.
ReplyDeleteGorgeous cards and your colouring on the wreath card is spectacular!!!
ReplyDeleteKarin,
ReplyDeleteYour cards are gorgeous. I especially love that purple background. Just beautiful!
Gorgeous cards! I adore the little scene, so cute!
ReplyDeleteSo many beautiful cards! I think my favorite is the winter scene, I just love it.
ReplyDeleteAll of your cards are really lovely. I especially like the seashell wreath. I live in Florida, so when I saw that stamp set, I got really excited. We always associate snow with Christmas, which is something we don’t get here, so that set will be a must have for me, and you did a beautiful job with it.
ReplyDeleteLove what you created!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful cards, all of them! My favourite is the first one - that sweet bear won my heart, and I love the colour of your background! Thanks so much for sharing this wonderful inspiration!
ReplyDeleteYour holiday cards are fantastic!
ReplyDeleteOh such great cards and new ways to use the new release items
ReplyDeleteSo sweet! I love the way you colored the bear!
ReplyDeleteAll of your holiday cards are so pretty! I love that pretty winter scene with gorgeous blue background! That big bear face is ADORABLE too! So many really pretty ideas today!
ReplyDeleteI love how you colored the shell wreaths! Such cute cards! Thanks for the inspiration.
ReplyDeleteYour colouring and shading is spectacular! The backgrounds of the first two cards, and then that bow....i'm in awe!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful cards. I love the background colors of your first two cards.
ReplyDeleteI love your cards, simply gorgeous!!! That bear face card is too cute, I love the colors you used on all your cards. Thank you for sharing and inspiring.
ReplyDeleteI really like the shell wreath cards! They are very common down here in FL.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful cards! I especially liked the winter scene card!
ReplyDeleteYou do such nice work! I love them all!
ReplyDeleteOH, now a polar bear!!! LOVE your cards!!
ReplyDeleteLove your polar bear and your lovely background!!
ReplyDeleteYour night sky and winter scene are gorgeous!!
Great Hawaiian wreaths!! Lovely coloring.
Really nice cards!
ReplyDeleteLove the cards! Thanks for the inspiration
ReplyDeletegreat inspiration great cards
ReplyDeleteYour wreath and bow cards are phenomenal! Your coloring is beautiful!
ReplyDeleteThat bear card is so cute! :)
ReplyDeleteJaw droppingly beautiful cards, Karin! Jo x
ReplyDeleteCute cards! The bear is adorable!
ReplyDeleteLove all your cards!!
ReplyDeleteSuper cute cards.
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing!
Such fun cards, the polar bear is just adorable, the night sky deer scene is so pretty, and I just love the seashell wreath! It's got to be one of my favorite images in the release! Thank you for sharing your talents and giving us some inspiration!
ReplyDeletesuper cards _LOVE the color blended backgrounds:)
ReplyDeleteStunning cards. I can't pick a favorite. Thanks for sharing your creativity.
ReplyDeletevery nice! I love the shell wreath!
ReplyDeleteGreat cards! Thank you.
ReplyDeleteWonderful cards! The bear is adorable and the background is absolutely gorgeous.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful and cute cards. Love the Winter Scene card. [Bunny]
ReplyDeleteNice cards. Love the colors on the Hawaiian shell wreath.
ReplyDeleteThe little scene is just wonderful. Deer are one of my favorite images...
ReplyDeletewhat wonderful cards. Thanks for sharing your creativity.
ReplyDeleteSo much pretty inspiration. Love them all.
ReplyDeleteFabulous release! So fun! Love your cards, Karin, esp. your beautiful backgrounds.
ReplyDeleteCute use of the Bear die. I may need to order the Bear die. Like the Winter scene card. Placed an order for the stamp/die set & look fwd to receiving.
ReplyDeleteMelissa
"Sunshine HoneyBee"
Love your cards... bear's background is lovely. And I am in love with the seashell wreath! The idea of putting die cut words over top is great.
ReplyDeleteYou are a fabulous designer. Love your work!
ReplyDeleteWonderful cards! Love the winter scene you created!
ReplyDeleteAll your cards are lovely and I love the seashell cards the best.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful cards. And that sweet bear face...
ReplyDeleteGreat cards, thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteI'm wow'd by your cards! I'm a beach girl, and I usually include a family beach photo in my holiday cards, so I was especially inspired with the wreath you created! I need this stamp!
ReplyDeleteThere have been some beautiful cards in this hop and you made several outstanding ones as well, but your little polar bear has stolen the show in my book. Absolutely adorable (& definitely pin-worthy).
ReplyDeleteAll of your cards are lovely, but I just love the bear!
ReplyDeleteYOU so ROCK!!
ReplyDeleteOh my !! The bear card stole my heart right off the bat. Darling card. I loved the other cards as well. The sea shell wreath is amazing. TFS
ReplyDeleteSuch lovely cards!
ReplyDeleteYour cards are so pretty!
ReplyDeleteWow, you bring such richness and depth to your creations. Absolutely stunning!
ReplyDeleteso adorably cute. love the bear. love the background.
ReplyDeleteI love all these but that BEAR is just too cute! Great background!
ReplyDeleteYour cards are all so great. That bear is adorable!
ReplyDeleteAw that bear!!! CUTE!
ReplyDeleteFabulous cards! The bear card is just adorable and such a sweet idea for sending to a child. The Winter Scene is one of my favorites from this release and your card is a perfect example of why. The cards you created with the shell wreath are so beautiful! I love the idea of a warm weather Christmas!
ReplyDeleteI really enjoyed every one of your cards. They are all so lovely.
ReplyDeleteWow!! Gorgeous backgrounds and fabulous cards!! Love the first 2 creations a lot! :)
ReplyDeleteOh wow, you have outdone yourself! Really really great cards!
ReplyDeleteYour Bear card is too cute (I love the background blending also), I can see using that for all the little ones in my family. Your Shell Wreath cards are stunning, both are works of art truly. I will definitely be trying both of those soon. Thank you for sharing and for the inspiration. (mardy14@bellsouth.net)
ReplyDeleteLove the look of the scene with the deer. That night setting was perfect. Great job
ReplyDeleteBeautiful. The bear card is adorable
ReplyDeleteGreat ideas and the bear card is adorable.
ReplyDeleteI love your cards. Very cute all!
ReplyDeletewow Karin - your coloring and composition is great - beautiful cards - I'm subscribing to your blog xx
ReplyDeleteLovely cards!
ReplyDeleteWow, awesome coloring job! Your night sky and 'ice bear'😉 background are amaze balls!
ReplyDeleteGreat cards! Love that polar bear with the beautiful colors in the background. Your scene has amazing coloring and your wreaths are fantastic!!
ReplyDeleteSuch a cute bear!
ReplyDeleteThese cards are so cute and I absolutely love that bear. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteLinda D.
Love the two first cards with lots of white space, perfect composition, cheery and perfect Christmas cards. But also think the wreath card is gorgeous. All good!
ReplyDeleteWow! Wow! Wow! Awesome set of cards!!! Love your colouring!!!
ReplyDeleteThat bear is so sweet. Thanks for sharing your fabulous projects today
ReplyDeleteOh, I love the ways you used the MELE-KALIKIMAKA wreath!!!
ReplyDeleteSo all of your cards are amazing, but I think the last one, with the white heat-embossed wreath, is my favorite. That big red bow will do it for me every time!
ReplyDeleteWow!!! Really Fabulous cards!!!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous work on
ReplyDeleteall your cards.
So festive.
Carla from Utah
Beautiful cards! I love your designs. So creative!
ReplyDeleteFabulous cards! I love how you used the picture book bear!
ReplyDeleteterrific ideas! thanks for sharing them here
ReplyDeleteOh wow - your inked backgrounds are so intense and gorgeous. I love that night scene card so much!
ReplyDeleteI am in love with your cards!
ReplyDeleteAmazing cards! I love the different ways you used the shell wreath, they are both gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteLove your cards, especially the wreaths. So pretty.
ReplyDeleteYour cards are all beautiful!! Love this SSS release!
ReplyDeleteLove the Winter Scene Card Karin!! What a beautiful card! Thanks for sharing this idea!
ReplyDeleteEveryone has made such pretty cards. I love all of them....
ReplyDeleteYou have created such a lovely set of cards!! I love the Winter Scene.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful cards. Love the wreath such a beautiful idea for those of us that don't have snow for Christmas!
ReplyDeleteLovely projects!
ReplyDeleteYour cards are fabulous!!!! The bear is such a cutie!!!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful cards! I love your backgrounds.
ReplyDeleteWow, beautiful cards 😍😍😍
ReplyDeleteYour winter scene is fabulous.
ReplyDeleteWow! That darling bear card doesn't have to be just for kids! I would love receiving it! 😉 Your wreath cards are so pretty and love the peaceful wintery scene - so lovely! Thanks for sharing and showing is all the possibilities available with Simon Says Stamp's new release! ❤️🎄💫
ReplyDeleteWonderful cards. Love the cute bear and the cute deer.
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely set of cards! You have the most wonderful backgrounds on the first two cards!
ReplyDeleteLove this Fun & Festive release! Awesome cards! Your pretty Winter Scene card is a favorite! Beautiful coloring!
ReplyDeleteOh wow, these cards are stunners. The background behind your bear is stunning; something about those colors is the perfect way to bring attention to your amazing bear. And then your coloring is phenomenal, particularly the ribbon on the all-outline shell wreath. I could stare at that for hours. Thank you so much for sharing your beautiful ideas with us!
ReplyDeleteYour cards are gorgeous, Karin! So beautiful and fresh! Love them all! Thanks so much for the inspiration!
ReplyDeleteLove that seashell wreath
ReplyDeleteSuch pretty cards and wow that white embossed wreath is stunning!
ReplyDeleteThat bear is the cutest! I just love him!
ReplyDeleteThese are all fantastic Karin, good job! The Big Picture Book Bear is adorable.
ReplyDeleteSuch amazing cards. Love the embossed wreath.
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing...
Oh wow!! What a stunning collection of cards!!
ReplyDeleteThe wreath is amazing.
ReplyDeleteFun choice of items for it.
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Gorgeous cards! Love the scene one!!
ReplyDeletebeautiful cards! really love the two you created with the shell wreath... so lovely!
ReplyDeleteLove your gorgeous blending!
ReplyDeleteFabulous!
ReplyDeleteLovely!!
ReplyDeleteCaptivating. I follow you on IG, and love the content!
ReplyDeleteYour cards are great! The seashell wreath is gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteGreat cards. The wintry night-time scene with the deer is my favorite!!
ReplyDeleteWow, your cards are all so pretty, but I am in love with that bear card! :)
ReplyDeleteLoved your bear with a unique coloured background. He really stands out and anyone would love to receive him in the mail, but kids especially. Your wreath cards are special. You make the bows pop in a 3D look.
ReplyDeleteWOW the heat embossed wreath is gorgeous !!! The wreath cards are pretty but that embossed one is my favorite!!
ReplyDeleteThe little bear face is so adorable! I agree, I think this Winter Scene set is so versatile, so many ways to use it and I think it could be used all year.
ReplyDeleteWhat a great cards did you made Karin, they are gorgeous. I fell instantly in love with the first one with the Big Picture Book Bear.
ReplyDeleteAwsome card and greatd blended background. Thank you so much for sharing all these great ideas with the new SSS release.
All of your cards are spectacular!! The winter scene is amazing and your bear is awesome!! The colors in your shell wreath are just gorgeous!! Kudos to you!! You did an amazing job!!
ReplyDeleteAlready ordered some of this stuff ( the bear) but now I’m really loving that she’ll wreath... so pretty as I live in Rhode Island on the Coast and would be a great unique set to have for Coast cards
ReplyDeleteWow! Fabulous cards.
ReplyDeleteAll of your cards are beautiful! I really love the background and cute bear on your first card. :)
ReplyDeleteWhat and artist...! I love the water colored images especially the dog!
ReplyDeleteWhat wonderful creations! I absolutely love the night sky on your winter scene card. It's just stunning!! Your wreath cards are gorgeous. I like how they're so different from each other and yet both of them are so beautiful. Really shows the versatility of the stamp!
ReplyDeleteSuch a fun release! And I love the inspiration cards! My favourites are the two wreath cards. They are absolutely amazing!
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