I am super excited to be part of the Simon Says Stamp Bloghop - So many WONDERFUL goodies in this cool Rest & Refresh release! Be sure to hop along (names and links below) for amazing inspiration. When you are done hopping - make sure to visit the Rest and Refresh Gallery for even more inspiration. When you have your goodies ordered don't forget to share your creation there too so we all can see it! There are different galleries for all the SSS releases so you can share your old designs there too if you haven't already!!!!
You can view all the beauties in the release HERE
As always there's a lot of fun things going on whenever SSS has a new release:
- If when you shop you use the code CRL898you will get the Simon Exclusive Coral Reef Ink Pad *free* (while supplies last!) with any purchase.
- The code will expire 6/9 at 11:59 pm EDT.
For my second card I wanted the cute Peeking Cat (there will be better pictures soon, but I am on vacation to Barcelona so these will have to do for now (: to shine and went super CAS. The bg panel is stamped with the Round and Round Background and heat embossed in white. For the inked center I used the same distressinks as for the card above. The sentiment is from one of my new top favorite sets - the Tiny Words Birthday.
- SSS is giving away a $25 coupon to every stop on the hop from our blog comment section so be sure to remember to comment (-: . They’ll choose my winner over the weekend and post on our Simon Says Stamp store blog on Wednesday, the 22nd of May. If you are the lucky one you can email SSS to claim your prize :)
HOP ORDER:
If uou are doing the hop you should have come here from super talented
Cheiron Brandon and then I am the last stop!
Round and Round BackgroundCheiron Brandon and then I am the last stop!
Peeking Cat
Tiny Words Birthday
Copic Markers
Ranger's Distress ink
Neenah Solar White cardstock (for the stamped and colored images)
Simon Says Stamp Ultra Thick Cardstock (120 lb)
Jet Black Archival ink
Scotch foam adhesive
Xyronic tape dispenser
Glue Dots
The full Rest & Refresh release can be viewed here: https://www.simonsaysstamp.com/category/Shop-Simon-Releases-Rest-and-Refresh
Ranger's Distress ink
Neenah Solar White cardstock (for the stamped and colored images)
Simon Says Stamp Ultra Thick Cardstock (120 lb)
Jet Black Archival ink
Scotch foam adhesive
Xyronic tape dispenser
Glue Dots
The full Rest & Refresh release can be viewed here: https://www.simonsaysstamp.com/category/Shop-Simon-Releases-Rest-and-Refresh
#SSSRestAndRefresh #simonsaysstamp
Karin
Love both cards. I especially like how you used a stencil with the cat card. Great idea!
ReplyDeleteGreat card!
ReplyDeleteFabulous cards - your sponging is so pretty!
ReplyDeleteSuch an awesome background! I love the Nautical look and the CAS cat card!
ReplyDeleteLove the anchor on the ink blended card, perfect for sailors everywhere :-)
ReplyDeleteYour nephew is going to just love this card that you made especially for him. I also loved that adorable kitty cat card. Very pretty with the all white on white background. Fun new release from Simon Says Stamp. Great job on both of your pretty cards. Thank you so much for sharing. Have a great weekend.
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing your beautiful cards on this blog hop.
ReplyDeleteI love that peeking cat die so much and your way of using it is so cute! Thank you for your great idea! I don't think I've seen your blog before, so I'm glad you were on the blog hop so I could see your work! Thank you!
ReplyDeleteWonderful set of cards! I love the cool blues :) And that kitty is adorable! :)
ReplyDeleteGreat cards! I esp loved the card for your nephew! Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteWhat a fitting card you made for your nephew Karin! He will so appreciate it, I'm sure. The colours blended together so very well. I also think your peeking kitten is adorable & like the clean look of white on white with just a hint of colour. So well done! Thanks.
ReplyDeleteI'm in love with your cards with their bright color & vibrancy. Thanks for sharing. I got some great ideas.
ReplyDeleteLove the blue green colours
ReplyDeleteGreat to use a stencil and stamp and die all on the same card.
ReplyDeleteLovely cards. Thanks for the inspiration!
ReplyDeleteLove the peeking cat card, my favorite. The Star Sailer card is beautifully blue.
ReplyDeleteThe kitty card is so adorable; love the kitty die and the round and round background stamp together.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful colors. The peeking cat is so cute!
ReplyDeleteGreat cards. Using the anchor for the O in sailor was a great idea.
ReplyDeleteLove both of your cards. I especially like how you used the round and round stamp with the cat peeking out of the circle. Fabulous!
ReplyDeleteSuper cute cards! Thanks for the inspiration.
ReplyDeleteLovely and adorable! The kitty is one of my faves for this release.
ReplyDeleteSuch fun cards! What a great release!
ReplyDeleteLove the Peek a boo cat!
ReplyDeleteBoth cards are fun and cute! Your nephew is sure to love this card. These wonderful cards are a perfect ending for this blog hop and these amazing new products from SSS!
ReplyDeleteCute cards! Love the cat!
ReplyDeleteYour cards are beautiful ! Blue is my color so of course, I love your selection.
ReplyDeleteGreat cards! Jo x
ReplyDeleteI love these cards. The nautical themed card is beautiful and the Peeking Cat is so adorable. Wonderful release with something for everyone.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful cards!
ReplyDeleteThese are fantastic cards!! I love how you inked the center, giving a colored background for the Peeking Cat.
ReplyDeleteI really like the way you used the anchor to form the "O" in your sentiment. Very clever and effective.
ReplyDeleteOh the kitty is so cute. I like the background, too...
ReplyDeleteBeautiful designs! Love the way you made the background, so pretty!
ReplyDeleteTerrific cards.
ReplyDeleteThank you for the lovely inspiration!
ReplyDeleteThat peeking kitty is so fun! Can't wait to try it out!
ReplyDeletequite clever with the O. Love both cards
ReplyDeletelovely cards - awesome inspiration !!!!
ReplyDeleteThese are Soooo Pretty!!! I love the kitty card!!!
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful card.. thank you for the inspiration..
ReplyDeleteAwesome cards! Loving that waves stamp, and the kitty is absolutely adorable!
ReplyDeleteLove the kitty on the spotlight. Really makes him stand out. Great cards and thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteYour cards are so vibrant and attractive!
ReplyDeleteCute cards! Thanks for the inspiration!
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing. Nice cards.
ReplyDeleteLove that cat card. You captured the ocean for sure!!! Thank you for sharing your talent!
ReplyDeleteThe extra steps you take, like embossing the background on the cat card and using multiple layers of sentiments, really make your work stand out. You inspire me to go the extra mile!
ReplyDeleteYour cards are really fresh and fun. Thanks for showing how a background stamp can be used to create different looks on the same card. I also will be taking a second look at some of the items you used from the last release. How did I miss that cute alphabet die!?
ReplyDeleteWhat a fun card for your nephew! Love the colors!
ReplyDeleteThe sailor card is perfect & using the round & round background behind the kitty is genius! Awesome cards! Enjoy your vacation!
ReplyDeleteThank for 2 beautiful card... especially when you are on vacation in amazing Barcelona.
ReplyDeleteSuch fantastic cards! Great colors...
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing.
Nice cards!
ReplyDeleteGreat cards! I think that peeking kitty is so cute! The background is great and they way you carried it to the card front is really cool.
ReplyDeleteOMG I love them all. SO freaking awesome
ReplyDeletei really like how you painted the waves stamp. i have had the waves stencil for years and love it so the waves stamp is a good addition to my crafty lineup
ReplyDeleteGreat cards!
ReplyDeleteVery nice cards!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful Cards!
ReplyDeleteGreat cards. I really like the kitty.
ReplyDeleteGreat cards. Thanks for your inspiration.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful! I couldn't quite see what the silhouette dies would look like on a card, but seeing your clean and crisp kitty cat card helped me understand the possiblities! Really lovely
ReplyDeleteLove the background stamp and the colouring.
ReplyDeleteLove your sailor card and I'm sure your nephew will too! Hope you are having fun in Barcelona!
ReplyDeleteNext to the Hexagon Die, the Peeking Cat is my favorite. TYFS
ReplyDeleteI love the wave background with all the blues.
ReplyDeleteOh my gosh--that kitty card is killing me! So cute! What a great design.
ReplyDeleteLove the alphabet you used and your background colors are great!
ReplyDeleteAwesome creations! I especially love the Sailor card!
ReplyDeleteI love the blue hues on both of your designs!
ReplyDeleteKarin your cards are sweet, very nicely done. I SO love the cat die.
ReplyDeleteSo cute - Great card. Thanks, Denise
ReplyDeleteGreat cards, I love that little peeking kitty so cute. Thank you for sharing.
ReplyDeleteFirst visit to your blog. Love your cards. Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteYour cards are great. The kitty one is especially cute!
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Jane S.
Love your ideas and the background you created on the peek a boo cat is stunning.
ReplyDeleteTake care Tracy
Love the anchor card, the way you used the loop for the O in sailor, such a creative idea!!! Thank you so much for sharing!!! 🌊
ReplyDeleteAdorable cards!! I love how you used the backgrounds! I love the background stamps!!
ReplyDeleteThese are great cards! I love the colors that you used.
ReplyDeleteOMG I need that peeking kitty in my life!!!
ReplyDeletePerfect sailing themed card for your nephew and the kitty card is so adorable! I always love seeing what you create, Karin!
ReplyDeletesuch great cards
ReplyDeleteWonderful cards - I love the blue inking and gold accents on your Star Sailor card!
ReplyDeleteGreat backgrounds! Pretty cards!type
ReplyDeleteGreat cards, Karin! I love the gorgeous colour blending backgrounds to showcase the wonderful new elements. Thanks so much for sharing and inspiring us all!
ReplyDeleteFantastic! The Star Sailor card has such a great design!
ReplyDeletePretty cards..
ReplyDeleteBoth of these cards are great!
ReplyDeleteWhat darling and beautiful cards!!
ReplyDeleteGreat cards. I especially liked the window pained in watercolor, such a great pop of color as a focal point. Thank you for the inspiration!
ReplyDeleteLove these cards!!! I especially love the one using the peek a boo kitty in that window :) So fun!
ReplyDeleteDear Karin
ReplyDeleteBoth cards are lovely and your nephew is super lucky to get the nautical card. Love the little kitty faced Cas card too. Hugs
Such cute cards! I'll have to pick up that kitty die. My daughter would love to receive a card with a peeking kitty! TFS
ReplyDeleteBoth cards are fantastic. But being a cat person, I love the kitten CAS card
ReplyDeleteGreat inspiration! Loved the kitty!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful ink blending and awesome cards!!
ReplyDeleteEnjoy your vacation, Karin! Very creative & fun cards! Love the design of the cat card!
ReplyDeleteLove the use of the top of the anchor for the O in Sailor! Love the colors! And the kitty die!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful cards. Using the anchor as part of the sentiment is genius! The kitten card is so cute, when you see it you have to smile.
ReplyDeleteWell done! Clean and simple. Very classy!
ReplyDeleteWhat wonderful cards from a wonderfully talented lady! Thank you for sharing.
ReplyDeleteGreat cards, from the nautical to very cute kitty cat. Love the cool blue colors, my favorite!
ReplyDeleteWonderful cards!! Loving those backgrounds, the colors are awesome!! The kitty is one of my favorites of the new releases. He is adorable!!! Thank you for sharing!!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous cards Karin, I love the first one, great backgroundblending.
ReplyDeleteThank you so much for sharing your inspiration and have a great vacation.
The background colors of your cards are so pretty! I love how you combined the different products together to create your projects!!
ReplyDeleteYour use of Turquoise in different shads if great.
ReplyDeleteLovely cards, that cat one really grabs me. Thanks for sharing with us.
ReplyDeleteBoth of the cards are fantastic and wonderfully showcase new products in the release. I am partial to the kitty, but the sailor card is really fun, too. Congrats to your nephew for his sailing achievements. :)
ReplyDeleteBoth of these cards are wonderful. I know your nephew is going to like the sailor card with its beautiful blue colors. Since I'm partial to cats, I really like the peeking kitty. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteHave a lovely vacation, and thanks for posting! I really like how bold the Star Sailor card is; it would be a welcome to any of our sailor boys. And who wouldn't like that adorable cat? The white-on-white makes a nice background. Thank you.
ReplyDeleteLove both of your cards! Really like the simplicity of the cat card.
ReplyDeletegreat cards using some of my favorite colors!
ReplyDeleteThese are fantastic!
ReplyDeleteI love your color combinations! You have such a spot on eye for color. Great cards.
ReplyDeleteWow! Your colouring is pretty amazing! Love your creations!!!
ReplyDeleteWhat a fun card for your nephew. I love your blending. I also love the peekaboo cat. He’s just adorable!
ReplyDeleteBoth cards are adorable!
ReplyDeleteI love both of your cards, Karin! That peeking cat card is so adorable and background on the nautical card is so beautiful...your blending is so good!! Thanks for sharing your awesome creativity with us!
ReplyDeleteGreat cards! Love this release!
ReplyDeleteI love it when you find those products that are just perfect for your loved ones. The card for your nephew is fantastic, and I bet he loved it. And the peekaboo cat is just too cute. Thanks for sharing with us!
ReplyDeleteLove the card for your sailor nephew! I also love how you've coloured just the centre of the Round and Round background to highlight the cute cat!
ReplyDeleteLovely card!!
ReplyDeleteSuch great cards! I love the kitty design!
ReplyDeleteWhat great cards. They make me smile
ReplyDeleteNicely done!
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