You are Loved - Release Blog Hop - Simon Says Stamp

Hi Everyone! I am so excited to be joining Simon Says Stamp's You Are Loved release blog hop today. There are so many fabulous products in this release I know that the hop is going to be awesome and super inspiring! I absolutely ADORE the beautiful OUTLINE-CLUSTERED-LEAVES and couldn't help but use that die for all my cards but in three different ways!

When you are done hopping make sure to visit the   You Are Loved Gallery. for even more inspiration. It's a place where you too can share your beautiful You are Loved creations with the world!!!! 

When you shop your lovely You are Loved products and other favorites from the SSS store don't forget to use the  LVE584 This code will give you a free Tim Holtz Festive Berries Distress Oxide Ink Pad (while supplies last!) with any purchase. OBS - The code will expire Sunday, 1/13 at 11:59 pm EST
I also want to share BRAND NEW set of watercolor prints from Suzy :

This collection is called:  Simon Says Stamp Suzy's SENDING LOVE Watercolor Prints szval19

•  https://www.simonsaysstamp.com/category/Shop-Simon-Releases-You-Are-Loved.

SSS is giving away a $25 coupon to every stop on the hop from each designer's blog comment sections. They will choose the winners over the weekend and post them to the Simon Says Stamp store blog on Wednesday, the 16th of January. Your winner can email us to claim his/her prize :)Please come back tomorrow for part two of this hop and even more chances to win!

For the card above I created a beautiful and super easy heart window. By adhering everything to acetate you keep your diecuts in place.

I just LOVE SSS beautiful products! I'm taking the opportunity to share my top 9 SSS cards from 2018: 

I also share my cards and watercolors here:  My Instagram 



Supplylist:
From the "You are Loved" collection:

ALL-MY-HEART
ORNATE-LOVE
OUTLINE-CLUSTERED-LEAVES
ALWAYS-AND-FOREVER
Simon-Says-Stamp-Premium-Ink-Pad-INTENSE-BLACK-ink
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
Tombow Tape dispenser
Glue Dots


I also share my cards and watercolors here:  My Instagram 

HOP ORDER:

Simon Says Stamp Blog   

Nichol Spohr

Nina-Marie Trapani

Jessica Frost-Ballas

Suzy Plantamura

Amy Rysavy

Lisa Addesa

Heather Hoffman

Marge Yoon

Anna Kossakovskaya

Karin Åkesdotter

Bibi Cameron

Barb Engler

Anna-Karin Evaldsson

Have a great day, hugs, Karin 

#SSSYouAreLoved (and #simonsaysstamp

Paper Smooches January 2

Hi Everyone!

I'm here with a new project for Paper Smooche's. I absolutely ADORE Kim's cute and fun stamps!

For this card I played with the fun

Supply list from the Simon says Stamp store:

Garden Greetings  + dies

My-Favorite-Things-BLACK-LICORICE-Hybrid-Ink
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
Tombow Tape dispenser
Glue Dots

Here's where you'll find some awesome Paper Smooches inspiration: PS BLOG

I'm entering this for the "Anything Goes" challenge at Copic Marker Sweden
I also share my cards and watercolors here:  My Instagram and  in my  Paper Smooches PINTEREST FOLDER

Have a great day, hugs, Karin 

Simon Says Stamp Wednesday Challenge # 508 Card + Envelope We R Memory Keepers

Hi Everyone!

I am here to introduce a new challenge at the fantastic Simon Says Stamp Wednesday Challenge.

This week's challenge is called: Card plus envelope
The team is showcasing products from: We R Memory Keepers

And this is my take:

Supply list from the Simon says Stamp store:

Heatwave Stencil
Envelope mail art

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

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!

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

LawnFawnatics Challenge # Happy Little Critters

Hi Everyone!

I'm here to share a card for the new Lawn Fawnatics Challenge. This time our theme "Happy Little Critters" is and this is my take:

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 25 $ gift card to the Lawn Fawn Store ! You also have the chance to have your card featured on the blog and on LF instagram! For even more LF inspiration visit the LF blog:

Supply list from the Simon says Stamp store:

Lawn-Fawn-QUILTED-BACKDROP
Lawn-Fawn-REVEAL-WHEEL 
REVEAL-WHEEL-SQUARE-ADD-ON
Lawn-Fawn-STITCHED-SCALLOPED-RECTANGLE-FRAMES
Lawn-Fawn-RUB-A-DUB-DUB

Simon-Says-Stamp-Premium-Ink-Pad-INTENSE-BLACK-ink
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
Tombow Tape dispenser
Glue Dots

I'm entering this for the "Anything Goes" challenge at Copic Marker Sweden
I also share my cards and watercolors here:  My Instagram and  in my PINTEREST FOLDER

Have a great day, hugs, Karin 

Top 9 - 2018 - Altenew

Hi!

Today I'm sharing my top 9 Altenew cards with you. I absolutely LOVE Altenew's beautiful products!

I also share my cards and watercolors here:  My Instagram and  in my PINTEREST FOLDER

Have a great day, hugs, Karin 

You are my type - Spellbinders

Hi Everyone!

Today I've made some cards with Spellbinder's beautiful You are My Type kit.  

You can read more about "You are my Type" on the Spellbinder's blog  HERE


Buy your Spellbinder's goodies from Simon Says Stamp
I also share my cards and watercolors here:  My Instagram and  in my PINTEREST FOLDER

Have a great day, hugs, Karin

Sunday Watercolor: Rocks - Archipelago

Hi Everyone!

It is Sunday and time for Sunday watercolor. Today I'm sharing an archipelago scene.

I use  Daniel Smith's extra fine watercolors and Winsor and Newton's professional colors with the best lightfastness. The paper I use is 100%cotton  140lb 300 grams Arches rough or fine.

I also share my watercolors and cards here:  My Instagram

If you want to see more of my watercolors, you can view them HERE or in my PINTEREST FOLDER

Have a great day, hugs, Karin

 

You will also find my artwork shared here:

Doodlewash Guest Artist

and here: Arches artist features 

LawnFawnatics Friday Inspiration - Wonderful Winter

Hi Everyone!

I'm here to share a card for the new Lawn Fawnatics Challenge. This time our theme is "Wonderful Winter" and this is my second take:

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 25 $ gift card to the Lawn Fawn Store ! You also have the chance to have your card featured on the blog and on LF instagram! For even more LF inspiration visit the LF blog:


Supply list from the Simon says Stamp store:

Lawn-Fawn-WINTER-SKIES
Lawn-Fawn-REVEAL-WHEEL 
REVEAL-WHEEL-SQUARE-ADD-ON
Lawn-Fawn-REVEAL-WHEEL-SENTIMENTS
REVEAL-WHEEL-HOLIDAY-SENTIMENTS
Lawn-Fawn-FOREST-BORDER
Simon-Says-Stamp-Premium-Ink-Pad-INTENSE-BLACK-ink
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
Tombow Tape dispenser
Glue Dots


I also share my cards and watercolors here:  My Instagram and  in my PINTEREST FOLDER

Have a great day, hugs, Karin 

Paper Smooches January 1

Hi Everyone!

I'm here with a new project for Paper Smooche's. I absolutely ADORE Kim's cute and fun stamps!

For this card I played with the fun BABY BIRDS and

Supply list from the Simon says Stamp store:

Paper-Smooches-BABY-BIRDS

Sentiment sampler
My-Favorite-Things-BLACK-LICORICE-Hybrid-Ink
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
Tombow Tape dispenser
Glue Dots

Here's where you'll find some awesome Paper Smooches inspiration: PS BLOG

I also share my cards and watercolors here:  My Instagram and  in my  Paper Smooches PINTEREST FOLDER

Have a great day, hugs, Karin 

Simon Says Stamp Wednesday Ch507.Something New SSS

Hi Everyone!

I am here to introduce a new challenge at the fantastic Simon Says Stamp Wednesday Challenge.

This week's challenge is called: Something New
The team is showcasing products from: Simon Says Stamp

And this is my take - I just got the beautiful lace border die from Lawn Fawn:

Supply list from the Simon says Stamp store:

BEAUTIFUL-FLOWERS
Lawn-Fawn-LACY-BORDERS
My-Favorite-Things-STITCHED-MINI-SCALLOP-RECTANGLE-STAX
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

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!

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