The Simon Says Stamp You are My Favorite release

 Hi Everyone!  

I am so excited to share some inspiration for Simon says stamp's latest release called You are My Favorite! I created an elegant design that can be used for weddings, birthdays and even sympathy cards.

I just love embossing on the lovely shimmering vellum and the new set Flowering Frame is ideal for that! 

You can view all the other new wonderful products here:     https://www.simonsaysstamp.com/collections/you-are-my-favorite

   Join us for our YouTube Live Stream at noon EDT on Friday, April 25^th! https://www.youtube.com/live/-fp9AWxbe5U

 Don't miss our blog hops on Friday the 25th and Saturday the 26th of April. It's going to be so inspiring! And an awesome Instagram Hop on Thursday, May 1!

 

You can also find more inspiration for the wonderful new products from this release here in the gallery link ! And please share what you've created with this releases there too so that everyone can be inspired by your awesome creativity!!!

On the Simon Says Stamp blog You'll find awesome Release galleries for their products where you can upload your projects to share with others or just visit to be inspired by others.  There are galleries for each month's release which is great if you need some new ideas for how to use the things you've bought.

Other supplies I used from the Simon says Stamp store:

Supplies I used ❤️

A2 Rectangles,

Flowering Frame stamps,

Vellum shimmer multi pack

I also used sss white embossing powder

gold ink

gold cardstock

and  outline congrats sssd111972

Arches hotpressed watercolor paper

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
Xyron tape dispenser 
Xyron mega runner
Glue Dots

I also share my cards and watercolors here:  My Instagram 

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

Have a great day, hugs, Karin 

852 Simon Says Stamp Wednesday Challenge; Feminine Honey Bee Stamps

  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: Feminine 
The team is showcasing products from:  Honey Bee Stamps
( 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 tag:

I started by making a tagbase by cutting a lacey heart from Lawn Fawn and then diecutting another heart panel that I also cut a window through  .

I colored the images using copic markers and after I had fuzzy cut them I attached them to my card with foam adhesive. 

Supply list from the Simon says Stamp store:
Honey Bee BABEES Clear Stamp Set hbst-427 – Simon Says Stamp

spellbinders rectangle dies A

spellbinders rectangle dies B

Canson XL WATERCOLOR PAPER 9x12 140lb Pad 

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
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 

April inspiration on the LawnFawn blog

 Hi Everyone!

I'm so excited to be sharing some inspiration on the LawnFawn blog today. This time I wanted to inspire you to make a  summery Birthday Card!

I started by making my cardbase and then cover the front with a panel diecut from beautiful patterned paper. I added some diecut goodies that I had colored using watercolor paper. 

I also diecut a banner which I stamped with my sentiment and adhered to the bottom center of the card. 

The LawnFawn blog is such a great place with lots of inspiration for your papercraft projects.

Make sure to also 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 with our challenge!  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 blog and on LawnFawn's instagram with more than 170 thousand followers! For even more LawnFawn inspiration visit the LawnFawn blog:

Lawn Fawn Supplies used for this card:

Lawn Fawn Cheery Cherries Dies lf3179 – Simon Says Stamp

Lawn Fawn Doily Hearts Dies lf3612 – Simon Says Stamp

Lawn Fawn STRAWBERRY PATCH Die Cuts lf2810 – Simon Says Stamp

Lawn Fawn OUTSIDE IN STITCHED STRAWBERRY Die Cuts lf2808 – Simon Says Stamp

Lawn Fawn LACY BORDERS Lawn Cuts LF1561* – Simon Says Stamp

Lawn Fawn Stripes 'n Sprinkles 6x6 Inch Petite Pack lf2921 – Simon Says Stamp

Lawn Fawn Fruit Salad 6x6 Inch Petite Paper Pack lf3153 – Simon Says Stamp
Lacy Rectangle Stackables Dies 
LARGE-STITCHED-RECTANGLE-STACKABLES
 Henry's Build-A-Sentiment: Spring Clear Stamps 
Treat Cart Sentiment Add-On Banner small
window scene: spring - lawn cuts (banner large)

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 
Tim Holtz 4.25 x 5.5 Distress Watercolor Cardstock Ranger 
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 and watercolors here:  My Instagram: 

Have a great day, hugs, Karin 

195 Lawn Fawnatics Challenge: Bingo Board

 Hi Everyone!

I'm here to share some inspiration for the new Lawn Fawnatics Challenge. This time we have a  Bingo Board  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:

Lawn Fawn Scripty Congrats Lawn Cuts
Lawn Fawn Lacy Rectangle Stackables Dies lf3619 – Simon Says Stamp

Lawn Fawn Bitsy Blooms 6x6 Inch Petite Paper Pack lf3650 – Simon Says Stamp

stripes 'n sprinkles petite paper pack – Lawn Fawn

Lawn Fawn Stitched Happy Heart Geo Frame Add-On Dies lf3613 – Simon Says Stamp

CENTER PICTURE WINDOW CARD HEART ADD-ON  (birds)
GLUE-TUBE
DOUBLE-SIDED-TAPE
JET-BLACK-Premium-Dye-Ink
LF cardstock
LF Gold cardstock

I also used:
325 Glue Dots MICRO Clear Adhesive
Copic Markers

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

Have a great day, hugs, Karin 

 

April 16th 851 Simon Says Stamp Wednesday Challenge; Use Patterned Paper Doodlebug

 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:  Use Patterned Paper
The team is showcasing products from:  Doodlebug 
( 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:
Doodlebug Blue Birds Doodle-Pops 3D Stickers 8508 – Simon Says Stamp

Doodlebug BAR-B-CUTE 6x6 Inch Paper Pad 6911 – Simon Says Stamp

spellbinders rectangle dies A

spellbinders rectangle dies B

Canson XL WATERCOLOR PAPER 9x12 140lb Pad 

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
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 

850 Simon Says Stamp Wednesday Challenge; Sweet Treats Lawn Fawn

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: Sweet Treats 
The team is showcasing products from:  Lawn Fawn
( 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:
Lawn Fawn I SCREAM YOU SCREAM Die Cuts LF1713 – Simon Says Stamp

Lawn Fawn STITCHED SCALLOPED RECTANGLE FRAMES Die Cuts LF1719 – Simon Says Stamp

Lawn Fawn Rainbow Ever After 6x6 Inch Paper Pad lf3330 – Simon Says Stamp

Lawn Fawn Henry's Build-A-Sentiment: Spring Clear Stamps lf3361 – Simon Says Stamp

Lawn Fawn Treat Cart Sentiment Add-On Coordinating Dies lf3414 – Simon Says Stamp

spellbinders rectangle dies A

spellbinders rectangle dies B

Canson XL WATERCOLOR PAPER 9x12 140lb Pad 

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
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