tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29827449813091008802024-03-18T02:48:42.353-05:00...Enjoying Life...<b>Sharing the little things that make me happy.</b>Barbhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17815566605069227773noreply@blogger.comBlogger722125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2982744981309100880.post-75668508631733849512024-02-17T07:00:00.005-06:002024-02-17T16:15:01.097-06:00SSS Splendor Release Blog Hop Day 2!<p> <span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">Hi friends!</span></p><p><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">Welcome to my stop on the Simon Says Stamp<a href="https://www.simonsaysstamp.com/collections/shop?q=simon+says+stamp+splendor+2024&sscid=21k8_jax26&utm_source=ShareASale&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=1455744" target="_blank"> Splendor release</a> blog hop! </span></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiaCgtbdqr4UIeSgJW4QlAUOb86BoLAgMRbhx5VrmS18h214w4nBpZE5q_xNdQ5WuBOpBggHQF4CopmgiOM1jackmZXgGI5AuQpQMXGGaqbucs-TslPaPbNh5Gj1iEeaz8R-bFTPwM1fBhu1c1creGNusn62HJ6jgye7BkubkHuuaQoy8bXKA8YoTap_fPr/s1440/SSS%20Splendor%20Release%20Blog%20Hop%20Banner.webp" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="588" data-original-width="1440" height="262" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiaCgtbdqr4UIeSgJW4QlAUOb86BoLAgMRbhx5VrmS18h214w4nBpZE5q_xNdQ5WuBOpBggHQF4CopmgiOM1jackmZXgGI5AuQpQMXGGaqbucs-TslPaPbNh5Gj1iEeaz8R-bFTPwM1fBhu1c1creGNusn62HJ6jgye7BkubkHuuaQoy8bXKA8YoTap_fPr/w640-h262/SSS%20Splendor%20Release%20Blog%20Hop%20Banner.webp" width="640" /></a></div><br /><p></p><p><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">This is day 2 of the hop, so if you missed day 1, head over to <a href="https://www.simonsaysstampblog.com/blog/splendor-blog-hop-1/" target="_blank">Simon's blog here</a>. If you'd like to start at the beginning of today's hop, <a href="https://www.simonsaysstampblog.com/" target="_blank">click here</a>.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: x-large;"><u><b>FREE GIFT:</b></u></span></p><p><u></u></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: x-large; text-align: center;"><u><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1KQqCJwmf2LSY0QtXOB62Lt0Hy-_PrJKtUy4amca1jxiSpxyzj_zDnScf6ptG2g6Vod6gShxVyL3vUkY9LUxQlDXXtyDDgeo8XaOaAJSX3Uk6Cc1vPhy3nnWsHo-GTnoB1AISYOipkWhH3XdjvVEMBVLSMqKTGh9ricmI8JbnWk9AVxVIqPtEqr-hxyqw/s4500/IMG_3974.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4500" data-original-width="4500" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1KQqCJwmf2LSY0QtXOB62Lt0Hy-_PrJKtUy4amca1jxiSpxyzj_zDnScf6ptG2g6Vod6gShxVyL3vUkY9LUxQlDXXtyDDgeo8XaOaAJSX3Uk6Cc1vPhy3nnWsHo-GTnoB1AISYOipkWhH3XdjvVEMBVLSMqKTGh9ricmI8JbnWk9AVxVIqPtEqr-hxyqw/w400-h400/IMG_3974.JPG" width="400" /></a></u></div><u><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;"><br /></span></u><span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">As you can see from the banner above, Simon is giving away their Margot Tile embossing folder! Just follow the steps shown in the graphic to receive it for free with any purchase of $25 or more! This offer is good until Sunday 2/18 at 11:59pm ET.</span></span><p></p><p style="background-color: white;"><b><u><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">GIVEAWAY:</span></u></b></p><p style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">Simon is giving away a $25 gift certificate at every stop along the hop, from the comment sections! Be sure to leave a comment below for a chance to win. Simon will announce the winners on their blog on Wednesday, February 21st.</span></p><p style="background-color: white;"><b><u><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">SIMON GALLERIES:</span></u></b></p><p style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">Did you know Simon has card galleries for each of their releases and their card kits, and even a video gallery? It's true, and you can add YOUR VERY OWN CARDS AND PROJECTS to these galleries! Here's a link to all the <a href="https://www.simonsaysstampblog.com/simon-brand-galleries/" style="color: #880909; text-decoration-line: none;" target="_blank">Simon Brand Galleries</a>, and here's the link to the new <a href="https://www.simonsaysstampblog.com/blog/simon-brand-galleries/splendor-2024-gallery/" target="_blank">Splendor Gallery</a>.<a href="https://www.simonsaysstampblog.com/blog/simon-brand-galleries/cozy-hugs-2022-gallery/" style="color: #880909; text-decoration-line: none;" target="_blank"> </a>There is so much inspiration to see! I encourage you to check them out and add your own cards/projects as well! </span></p><p style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;"><b><u>MY CARDS:</u></b></span></p><p style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-size: large;">First up is a card I created using the adorable, little stamp set called, Pot o' Gold. I did not have the coordinating dies but the pot is so easy to fussy cut. I did a little Copic coloring and added a bit of sparkle on the pieces of gold to give it some shimmer. The sentiment is from the new, Lucky You die set.</span></p><p style="background-color: white;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhLuf8vijpjeiLU1It1Jv0BFAwAFOh4ndDoS07WrGuCdGCMk_PlznkAn801Y6M-hNS4Qk63PeAwki4PU0jBQecOPRPtrQXBQL5KSWdvDJkY7-lce5l8pWe87AhFRCo_6uDTXKNF7u97u4QAc_knJG8ckGEijwALPat0uJUMPUL5VE6ob1U-HBOjFvTPlud2/s1600/eZy%20Watermark_02-02-2024_02-49-33-3060PM.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1458" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhLuf8vijpjeiLU1It1Jv0BFAwAFOh4ndDoS07WrGuCdGCMk_PlznkAn801Y6M-hNS4Qk63PeAwki4PU0jBQecOPRPtrQXBQL5KSWdvDJkY7-lce5l8pWe87AhFRCo_6uDTXKNF7u97u4QAc_knJG8ckGEijwALPat0uJUMPUL5VE6ob1U-HBOjFvTPlud2/w584-h640/eZy%20Watermark_02-02-2024_02-49-33-3060PM.JPG" width="584" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;"><p style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Up next is the Topography cling stamp. This is such a cool stamp! I white embossed it and used the ink smooshing technique, with some pretty Distress Ink colors, for an emboss resist effect. So simple to do! The sentiment is from an older release.</span></p></span><p></p><p style="background-color: white;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiiScr9kDDduj6jXEJknFFTFskXszb2HWwapqkHZfI-DfalLndU2SwlErZSzhyMlECCizVeJm2HfA77YknYrL_MST38__2oEOSgmUu51sZ7eG_EMd8eGMUvRf81V3f9Y2KcVBvG36H1_MY5T6E2fJGIPavS56PvYRLTh5oNvFFxDs-VpRds8j6zPsr1B7so/s1600/B7F0D20E-7F4D-4481-90E5-AB538EB04CB9.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1562" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiiScr9kDDduj6jXEJknFFTFskXszb2HWwapqkHZfI-DfalLndU2SwlErZSzhyMlECCizVeJm2HfA77YknYrL_MST38__2oEOSgmUu51sZ7eG_EMd8eGMUvRf81V3f9Y2KcVBvG36H1_MY5T6E2fJGIPavS56PvYRLTh5oNvFFxDs-VpRds8j6zPsr1B7so/w624-h640/B7F0D20E-7F4D-4481-90E5-AB538EB04CB9.jpg" width="624" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-size: large;"><br />I used two, new products for my third and final card. The Bunny Trail stamp set is so adorable! I colored the image with Copics and fussy cut it out to add to the background, which was created using the Hippity Hoppity stencil. So fun!</span><p></p><p style="background-color: white;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiqEQHBxPRshT36tsx0IrzaakwdtLhNNYqIZ3qsSO3fNxK9BSWH6fJnB2AnS8IaqofvBSqLhVlJT4IF8CPXfPFSy_6fit5nk_YsNkrpbQ9qQzAsMJXOyGrZMx_MG6U3RWMbJub81Vj9UPU3fObsn1eP3s2MTDKrrn9958NMU58ilWpUxzwK_xPl4tiu94xe/s1600/eZy%20Watermark_02-02-2024_02-48-39-4310PM.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1519" data-original-width="1600" height="608" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiqEQHBxPRshT36tsx0IrzaakwdtLhNNYqIZ3qsSO3fNxK9BSWH6fJnB2AnS8IaqofvBSqLhVlJT4IF8CPXfPFSy_6fit5nk_YsNkrpbQ9qQzAsMJXOyGrZMx_MG6U3RWMbJub81Vj9UPU3fObsn1eP3s2MTDKrrn9958NMU58ilWpUxzwK_xPl4tiu94xe/w640-h608/eZy%20Watermark_02-02-2024_02-48-39-4310PM.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span><p></p><p style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">That's it for me. I hope I've given you a few ideas for creating with some of the products from <a href="https://www.simonsaysstamp.com/collections/shop?q=simon+says+stamp+splendor+2024&sscid=21k8_jax26&utm_source=ShareASale&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=1455744" target="_blank">this fabulous release!</a> Thanks so much for stopping by! </span></p><p style="background-color: white;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhi593B26V-ujPDNKMPLdQCWyJn9jfi3vsRNGiF08jaiylFsPdd1ymG3l594xZSy-1VGknfMg4hWMd0Ug__Z9_AV5-LsD6Gr2LYYh0sNYA95bMwkeWSCzsHwQui28gio-nr5ojQ_HggVvsgFpKhbCi-Obk3reOviD1KITH9HVBULaI5FWFYK4B35mQJjdza/s127/My%20Signature.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="71" data-original-width="127" height="71" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhi593B26V-ujPDNKMPLdQCWyJn9jfi3vsRNGiF08jaiylFsPdd1ymG3l594xZSy-1VGknfMg4hWMd0Ug__Z9_AV5-LsD6Gr2LYYh0sNYA95bMwkeWSCzsHwQui28gio-nr5ojQ_HggVvsgFpKhbCi-Obk3reOviD1KITH9HVBULaI5FWFYK4B35mQJjdza/s1600/My%20Signature.jpg" width="127" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: inherit; 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<script async="true" class="linkdeli-widget" data-campaign="fd9d4ed1-4424-450a-b60b-5ce1e3775feb" src="https://linkdeli.com/widget.js?id=f5e8378456858c916708"></script><!--LinkDeli Code End-->Barbhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17815566605069227773noreply@blogger.com77tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2982744981309100880.post-90691112979738898892024-01-12T07:00:00.240-06:002024-01-12T07:00:00.141-06:00SSS Smitten and Sweetheart Releases Blog Hop Day 1!<p><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">Hi friends!</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">Welcome to my stop on the Simon Says Stamp Smitten and Sweetheart releases blog hop! If you'd like to start at the beginning of the hop, head over to <a href="https://www.simonsaysstampblog.com/" target="_blank">Simon's blog here</a>. </span></p><p><span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;"><b><u>FREE GIFT:</u></b></span></span></p><p><span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;"><b></b></span></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;"><b><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhiP7mkM3mdRL2VsqMcVnyhqduNAlrzNOlwu1lKiFdPvOpiVHF2RC3Kh8yoT1XKfSF97Zd16FqhPc8hvxSpDHHvnfw9hUEiUgj1ZpvQoeK-SbX5y9ohTykZSDiORHyEv5bwe_5dQ19zCYpnMatwzfUvfvhZlJwJUSD9rBOrXVKfWK_B80HwXbNtrxgXidkr/s4500/IMG_3701.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4500" data-original-width="4500" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhiP7mkM3mdRL2VsqMcVnyhqduNAlrzNOlwu1lKiFdPvOpiVHF2RC3Kh8yoT1XKfSF97Zd16FqhPc8hvxSpDHHvnfw9hUEiUgj1ZpvQoeK-SbX5y9ohTykZSDiORHyEv5bwe_5dQ19zCYpnMatwzfUvfvhZlJwJUSD9rBOrXVKfWK_B80HwXbNtrxgXidkr/w400-h400/IMG_3701.JPG" width="400" /></a></b></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;"><b><br /></b></span></div><span style="background-color: white; font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">As you can see from the banner above, Simon is giving away their Hearts and Stars stencil! Just follow the steps shown in the graphic to receive it free with any purchase! This offer is good until Sunday 1/14 at 11:59pm ET.</span><p></p><p><span style="background-color: white; font-family: inherit; font-size: large;"><b><u>GIVEAWAY:</u></b></span></p><p><span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">Simon is giving away a $25 gift certificate at every stop along the hop, from the comment sections! Be sure to leave a comment below for a chance to win. Simon will announce the winners on their blog on Wednesday, January 17th.</span></span></p><p><span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;"><b><u>SIMON GALLERIES:</u></b></span></span></p><p><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;"><span style="background-color: white;">Did you know Simon has card galleries for each of their releases and their card kits, and even a video gallery? It's true, and you can add YOUR VERY OWN CARDS AND PROJECTS to these galleries! Here's a link to all the </span><a href="https://www.simonsaysstampblog.com/simon-brand-galleries/" style="background-color: white; color: #880909; text-decoration-line: none;" target="_blank">Simon Brand Galleries</a><span style="background-color: white;">, and here's the link to the new <a href="https://www.simonsaysstampblog.com/blog/simon-brand-galleries/smitten-2023-gallery/" target="_blank">Smitten gallery</a> and the new <a href="https://www.simonsaysstampblog.com/blog/simon-brand-galleries/sweetheart-2024-gallery/" target="_blank">Sweetheart gallery</a></span><span style="background-color: white;">.</span><a href="https://www.simonsaysstampblog.com/blog/simon-brand-galleries/cozy-hugs-2022-gallery/" style="background-color: white; color: #880909; text-decoration-line: none;" target="_blank"> </a><span style="background-color: white;">There is so much inspiration to see! I encourage you to check them out and add your own cards/projects as well! </span></span></p><p><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;"><span style="background-color: white;"><b><u>MY CARDS:</u></b></span></span></p><p><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;"><span style="background-color: white;">I have a bunch of cards to share from both releases, so I'll try not to write too much about them so you can breeze through. First up are my cards from the newest, Sweetheart release.</span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="background-color: white;">For this card, I used two new products - the Gentle Blooms die set and the Ornate Borders and Frames stamp set. I added a bit of shading with Copic markers to match the ink I used to stamp the frames.</span></span></p><p><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJEWaxGxBLsOAAmPzqZbKxH6zU18YdCZ9NSYeIzHKZDvLv1amj-rPY8XHZRxZZ1V72vLClRJYS74ka_ufEbc2zznogqyGsDCKF_MbBMQnoznzr0XNvSg9CifXigJBbkgyuDWtmw3T__DXGLQmB5HlMbxoVMlkP37wDTqXotHun9XcN5A_argTg3KZNG1XH/s1647/IMG_3662.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1647" data-original-width="1550" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJEWaxGxBLsOAAmPzqZbKxH6zU18YdCZ9NSYeIzHKZDvLv1amj-rPY8XHZRxZZ1V72vLClRJYS74ka_ufEbc2zznogqyGsDCKF_MbBMQnoznzr0XNvSg9CifXigJBbkgyuDWtmw3T__DXGLQmB5HlMbxoVMlkP37wDTqXotHun9XcN5A_argTg3KZNG1XH/w602-h640/IMG_3662.JPG" width="602" /></a></span></div><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;"><br /><span style="background-color: white;"><br /></span></span><p></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Up next is this card where I used the same, Gentle Blooms die set, along with the </span>Tessellating Snowflakes embossing folder.</span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"></span></span></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg7JCnYkCJ_MvLaHCR7js3C4cOyUDlAf2T3QajNBqF2enA35rCl17Dhq6zXFwKxxCOFKWd4IxJRox8ohLSFU8I44IxyQqjzeHIxR6DmKPRDUQGwx1qs_vgJnDtolJOK_vK2MkMtbGJSR_cEQMI3XgJ6y6uHiJKME9mY-eexJhTn7Gdso9JFdQbTLOxVkjjb/s1576/IMG_3658.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1576" data-original-width="1462" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg7JCnYkCJ_MvLaHCR7js3C4cOyUDlAf2T3QajNBqF2enA35rCl17Dhq6zXFwKxxCOFKWd4IxJRox8ohLSFU8I44IxyQqjzeHIxR6DmKPRDUQGwx1qs_vgJnDtolJOK_vK2MkMtbGJSR_cEQMI3XgJ6y6uHiJKME9mY-eexJhTn7Gdso9JFdQbTLOxVkjjb/w594-h640/IMG_3658.JPG" width="594" /></a></span></span></div><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /> </span></span><p></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">This next card uses the Regal Hearts cling stamp. I white embossed it, then did the resist technique with some Distress Inks. I then cut it out in a heart shape and adhered it to an embossed panel.</span></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEicNHUDOWHyF-ZHt4cdB3cOalQEKi94hjnmX1Hv6bFfRMGNVyRA0C57HLE3kIpjqEtZdxei2ZVI78hvEbcasIcw8JrRYayXg9VoN_PGsv_CR2-26Rb0D7qDXvym8pVpzWeb_geiUqsQlp0AQk6bGI9moEc7IiHRmrvz-xbth90_KrbcVNi2-P2ebyNqq89p/s1501/IMG_3657.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1372" data-original-width="1501" height="584" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEicNHUDOWHyF-ZHt4cdB3cOalQEKi94hjnmX1Hv6bFfRMGNVyRA0C57HLE3kIpjqEtZdxei2ZVI78hvEbcasIcw8JrRYayXg9VoN_PGsv_CR2-26Rb0D7qDXvym8pVpzWeb_geiUqsQlp0AQk6bGI9moEc7IiHRmrvz-xbth90_KrbcVNi2-P2ebyNqq89p/w640-h584/IMG_3657.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span><p></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">I love these Friendship Leafy Cluster products! There is a stamp set, a matching die set AND a matching stencil set! I did not have the dies, so I just used the stamps and stencils for this card. It's soft and pretty, it's quick and simple, and it's perfect to send to a friend!</span></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj1BEB6Cc2nTwh_vn2gX9TAdL7d2MK6g5lCNKjyStOLkMVxgGc3I78w7oLbJGUHksNWKjmG1YnCtxTBYY5rDFiRcRGoIDhSju7xo74BCrV3nljr3WbqK_-emcn0xFQsuZaWGhQ_1Sl9z5UCL2eOr4IomD5_9jTJF4Bgdt5XzSUQTth7UH-4fLVoP6AZDypa/s1535/IMG_3666.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1507" data-original-width="1535" height="628" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj1BEB6Cc2nTwh_vn2gX9TAdL7d2MK6g5lCNKjyStOLkMVxgGc3I78w7oLbJGUHksNWKjmG1YnCtxTBYY5rDFiRcRGoIDhSju7xo74BCrV3nljr3WbqK_-emcn0xFQsuZaWGhQ_1Sl9z5UCL2eOr4IomD5_9jTJF4Bgdt5XzSUQTth7UH-4fLVoP6AZDypa/w640-h628/IMG_3666.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span><p></p><p><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;"><span>Okay, now for the cards I created from the Smitten release. Just a few more to share. Here is a</span>nother fun stencil set called, Hearts in a Heart. Just choose a few, pretty colors and bam - another easy, quick card for a friend!</span></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgq_povvmtsHWZVNPZWpTrUFzf3GH_Sz1QLpnU3eirHL_DSZN_fYnU9olpmkmePyd9Q440QI2fqVmSU98Lh5jd4KG8mgqCm4xkoqA7Bld2stDV_qZ-FfVJtuxQO-3CF226QPGWxYqSZ2QtIbxVCqKTvoMyMZnPyvWBFWa13Cir-BQPd96RXguBmScSpE5BX/s1553/IMG_3665.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1535" data-original-width="1553" height="632" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgq_povvmtsHWZVNPZWpTrUFzf3GH_Sz1QLpnU3eirHL_DSZN_fYnU9olpmkmePyd9Q440QI2fqVmSU98Lh5jd4KG8mgqCm4xkoqA7Bld2stDV_qZ-FfVJtuxQO-3CF226QPGWxYqSZ2QtIbxVCqKTvoMyMZnPyvWBFWa13Cir-BQPd96RXguBmScSpE5BX/w640-h632/IMG_3665.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span><p></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">For this next one, I used an older heart stencil and added some leaves using the Grand Corner Leaves die set. I cut some leaves from vellum and for the others, cut from cardstock, I added shading using very light colors of Copic markers.</span></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5d90BRdpv1SH5064FmrvfRsofdWJ4rB9A-fZW6PI_hidBPkfWoJOwRXBXwDDvM3bSDYt0NOX_t216mP1r2v68-spS32Xu2vrkFPNaMyn4TaJ3RPmqnc0WPFxeK7BfnpyMeqFIRZTuP9o8yHj4zsJqLHAo9ePvQXlHcbeQbiH6CAiODEyc-21ZYRn1EEG1/s1609/IMG_3664.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1609" data-original-width="1542" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5d90BRdpv1SH5064FmrvfRsofdWJ4rB9A-fZW6PI_hidBPkfWoJOwRXBXwDDvM3bSDYt0NOX_t216mP1r2v68-spS32Xu2vrkFPNaMyn4TaJ3RPmqnc0WPFxeK7BfnpyMeqFIRZTuP9o8yHj4zsJqLHAo9ePvQXlHcbeQbiH6CAiODEyc-21ZYRn1EEG1/w614-h640/IMG_3664.JPG" width="614" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span><p></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">Here's one of my faves. If you know me at all, you know I'm the happiest when I'm coloring floral stamps. This is a cling stamp called Flower Burst. I white embossed it and colored the flowers with Copics. Swoon!</span></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgRMonPR-_gTdmfziEI__3CjmNFAGxTTXNxYTo0pdgGRtd-rYIWhWufJynMw-L8XrnlFKmb4zAFkAdq0IYgM4I2Jeqj7f8pL63yD4BSF3OPll43RT55Lgzwy6_plJ8UPzuoMQ3iC_Nl5zBuDMG0TwCIVUpgR3D3kWEhTsjDjgdtt99kPMGp-MmecEnUe1qT/s1657/IMG_3663.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1657" data-original-width="1657" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgRMonPR-_gTdmfziEI__3CjmNFAGxTTXNxYTo0pdgGRtd-rYIWhWufJynMw-L8XrnlFKmb4zAFkAdq0IYgM4I2Jeqj7f8pL63yD4BSF3OPll43RT55Lgzwy6_plJ8UPzuoMQ3iC_Nl5zBuDMG0TwCIVUpgR3D3kWEhTsjDjgdtt99kPMGp-MmecEnUe1qT/w640-h640/IMG_3663.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span><p></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">I shared these last two on my Instagram feed when the Smitten collection was released last month, so you may have seen them already but I wanted to share them here as well.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">A tag created with Simon's gorgeous, Be Mine Glitter Cardstock and a cool, little, foil plate called, Heart Medallion. </span></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj__NyTb-DbSL1ol1DoNcbxnbrC9dimhqyJQhuhmLyW9M4IzPrvrdt-BCTti6bXdeTXaV0Dlv6oJPI7JrNbWB4etpnWUeevQIlk_fvtABGjeWjEHYLI6vNthGRMuVVquK9J11guYeA1QKjtFcoIuTn-aQJjjOFdxDdHmltbWd6EKPGyTZ5ysTFLObJVys33/s1349/IMG_3702.PNG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1349" data-original-width="1284" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj__NyTb-DbSL1ol1DoNcbxnbrC9dimhqyJQhuhmLyW9M4IzPrvrdt-BCTti6bXdeTXaV0Dlv6oJPI7JrNbWB4etpnWUeevQIlk_fvtABGjeWjEHYLI6vNthGRMuVVquK9J11guYeA1QKjtFcoIuTn-aQJjjOFdxDdHmltbWd6EKPGyTZ5ysTFLObJVys33/w610-h640/IMG_3702.PNG" width="610" /></a></div><br /><br /><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span><p></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">My last card (I have a feeling you're all thinking, "thank goodness it's the last one!") was created using the adorable Kissing Booth stamp set. So cute!</span></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiBvKh26l2YPysGgdYLURdD7YiQLrg1mIaaacdzvsXxbuF0fwGhDhI9VzGePsCCl5HmBSZXqL_uq2A-CapFgaUFsf9UfE836jc3JpP_F9OkYe7-Fx6Km4J2mFBLkmH6MzMApV3hcqWOAeOTyYqt3g8HChH1EjaFdXCBpCEQG3tzM4PGwuWAIW3xKZA7xz24/s1414/IMG_3703.PNG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1414" data-original-width="1284" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiBvKh26l2YPysGgdYLURdD7YiQLrg1mIaaacdzvsXxbuF0fwGhDhI9VzGePsCCl5HmBSZXqL_uq2A-CapFgaUFsf9UfE836jc3JpP_F9OkYe7-Fx6Km4J2mFBLkmH6MzMApV3hcqWOAeOTyYqt3g8HChH1EjaFdXCBpCEQG3tzM4PGwuWAIW3xKZA7xz24/w582-h640/IMG_3703.PNG" width="582" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span><p></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">If you're still here, thank you for hanging in there with me! I know that was a lot but I like to share as many examples as I can to give you an idea of what you can do with some of the products from these fantastic releases! I hope I've done that for you today.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">Thank you for stopping by! I'm the last stop on the hop today but don't forget day 2 is tomorrow, starting at Simon's blog, so be sure to hop along again for lots more amazing inspiration!</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">Have a great day!</span></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh2CGumR_GTGT346AxH5oi6sSvPwcuW0fzq7gH-EqIZIx2dVJlU1A7OLSHZgO-zZq4OPpbC9ln5FtMbQ6P0rknilVpdQbKrrKSFXbabSvW6pK-0qwS8kkC9em3lLAuRayyQvkkQQBsekocpoRGz-nlMRMPr0X9Vl_U_-luXR0JkPMcrtcXNKj_MZBuSnF_K/s127/My%20Signature.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="71" data-original-width="127" height="71" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh2CGumR_GTGT346AxH5oi6sSvPwcuW0fzq7gH-EqIZIx2dVJlU1A7OLSHZgO-zZq4OPpbC9ln5FtMbQ6P0rknilVpdQbKrrKSFXbabSvW6pK-0qwS8kkC9em3lLAuRayyQvkkQQBsekocpoRGz-nlMRMPr0X9Vl_U_-luXR0JkPMcrtcXNKj_MZBuSnF_K/s1600/My%20Signature.jpg" width="127" /></a></div><br /><p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="background-color: white; 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<script async="true" class="linkdeli-widget" data-campaign="2cdacda6-49b0-4615-baf5-7dd2f81b693c" src="https://linkdeli.com/widget.js?id=f5e8378456858c916708"></script><!--LinkDeli Code End-->Barbhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17815566605069227773noreply@blogger.com85tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2982744981309100880.post-20096727285255228152023-12-02T07:00:00.020-06:002023-12-02T14:02:57.465-06:00Simon Says Stamp DieCember Blog Hop Day 1!<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;">Hi Friends!</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiVXwiz1M5TArt1hzgyY0d1pTV9I39jjN_wjKT9zPzlHYBoriDLPQ0AKNH0_e8ol97kUlXMGCraSZS9thWZNpgZzXw1HnGU1RfIG28CiusPScd2sU4FIXWkGXqScGOLJXHDzd4NaAx2W50v1at9McaTSoKc-UrlbxRWzFw3vQuaqYhnsVGXpJXUt0Ecl-ce/s2048/SSS%20DieCember%20Blog%20Banner%202023.webp" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1024" data-original-width="2048" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiVXwiz1M5TArt1hzgyY0d1pTV9I39jjN_wjKT9zPzlHYBoriDLPQ0AKNH0_e8ol97kUlXMGCraSZS9thWZNpgZzXw1HnGU1RfIG28CiusPScd2sU4FIXWkGXqScGOLJXHDzd4NaAx2W50v1at9McaTSoKc-UrlbxRWzFw3vQuaqYhnsVGXpJXUt0Ecl-ce/w640-h320/SSS%20DieCember%20Blog%20Banner%202023.webp" width="640" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">Welcome to my stop on day 1 of the Simon Says Stamp, <a href="https://www.simonsaysstamp.com/collections/diecember?sscid=c1k7_1287q&utm_source=ShareASale&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=1455744" target="_blank">DieCember</a> blog hop! I'm so glad you're here! Simon kicked off DieCember with a <a href="https://www.simonsaysstamp.com/collections/diecember?sscid=c1k7_1287q&utm_source=ShareASale&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=1455744" target="_blank">fantastic release</a> and I'm excited to share some cards with you! If you'd like to start at the beginning of today's hop, head over to <a href="https://www.simonsaysstampblog.com/" target="_blank">Simon's blog here</a>.</span><p></p><p><b><u><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">FREE GIFT:</span></u></b></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><b></b></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbom5hvKUmSols2tah4k3-JYEzoXnfcTm6GfTQEyscvXR5rzWjglslw2JTwbiyqN26TLJj0pc8CfXT1S9cyF4w4wc9sNxGmXEI2C4gWN3cjwpFmJ5FrDobVzhq5q5s_kg-wbdt5KbE6gnhvK-Gbs94tPNDloOp_nNGAugSxP5Ph52qWPC5YfGcFPTj3vsp/s4500/IMG_3310.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4500" data-original-width="4500" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbom5hvKUmSols2tah4k3-JYEzoXnfcTm6GfTQEyscvXR5rzWjglslw2JTwbiyqN26TLJj0pc8CfXT1S9cyF4w4wc9sNxGmXEI2C4gWN3cjwpFmJ5FrDobVzhq5q5s_kg-wbdt5KbE6gnhvK-Gbs94tPNDloOp_nNGAugSxP5Ph52qWPC5YfGcFPTj3vsp/w400-h400/IMG_3310.JPG" width="400" /></a></b></span></div><span style="background-color: white;"><p><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">As you can see from the banner above, Simon is giving away their Aidan Snowflake die! Just follow the steps shown in the graphic to receive it free with any purchase! This offer is good until Friday 12/8 at 11:59pm ET.</span></p></span><p></p><p style="background-color: white;"><b><u><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">GIVEAWAY:</span></u></b></p><p style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">Simon is giving away a $25 gift certificate at every stop along the hop, from the comment sections! Be sure to leave a comment below for a chance to win. Simon will announce the winners on their blog on Wednesday, December 13th.</span></p><p style="background-color: white;"><b><u><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">SIMON GALLERIES:</span></u></b></p><p style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">Did you know Simon has card galleries for each of their releases and their card kits, and even a video gallery? It's true, and you can add YOUR VERY OWN CARDS AND PROJECTS to these galleries! Here's a link to all the <a href="https://www.simonsaysstampblog.com/simon-brand-galleries/" style="color: #880909; text-decoration-line: none;" target="_blank">Simon Brand Galleries</a>, and here's the link to the new <a href="https://www.simonsaysstampblog.com/blog/simon-brand-galleries/diecember-2023-gallery/" target="_blank">DieCember release Gallery</a>.<a href="https://www.simonsaysstampblog.com/blog/simon-brand-galleries/cozy-hugs-2022-gallery/" style="color: #880909; text-decoration-line: none;" target="_blank"> </a>There is so much inspiration to see! I encourage you to check them out and add your own cards/projects as well! </span></p><p style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;"><b><u>MY CARDS:</u></b></span></p><p style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">I received some products from the DieCember release and had so much fun playing with them! First up is this snowy card, using the Fretwork Snowflake die. I cut it several times from a sheet of Simon's Color Blend Card Stock and adhered them to an embossed, ink blended background. So fun!</span></p><p style="background-color: white;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiPOM2aZef_SXRU6RE0O35mVPttyOTj9P9mYS4hhPYzuHwVf6FV9ToU8kCeLNbnG_BWLE8CP8A4LtHiGsgvBdMN0nTHookrbdPdlglmD1_lz_fgN2tgSf3ZejSAyMHs-TMeLLlWuJx5wR78j-YEJY85zjhg1Q1XNUR4r2o4NkNiJm0DSxb9mMGCsrz2Acwa/s1600/eZy%20Watermark_21-11-2023_12-44-06-4430PM.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1435" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiPOM2aZef_SXRU6RE0O35mVPttyOTj9P9mYS4hhPYzuHwVf6FV9ToU8kCeLNbnG_BWLE8CP8A4LtHiGsgvBdMN0nTHookrbdPdlglmD1_lz_fgN2tgSf3ZejSAyMHs-TMeLLlWuJx5wR78j-YEJY85zjhg1Q1XNUR4r2o4NkNiJm0DSxb9mMGCsrz2Acwa/w574-h640/eZy%20Watermark_21-11-2023_12-44-06-4430PM.JPG" width="574" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;">Next up is the new, Celebrate Foil Plate. I did not have the matching die, so I just fussy cut around the sentiment and adhered it to a rose gold, embossed panel. Perfect for a New Year's card or wedding card. The older, snowy embossing folder I used for the background looks like champagne bubbles, doesn't it? </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4b5ce5SKFRtbzPQp6Nps4W5L2p4lzpZEnIAi7zYeyN9F7jKQKo8rP6kaT2h_PlapeneVJwRWgY4xgGq0oW4LkWR2VbOfnsZpDqRHMiiJrYCjGRQYkIpkqNNEo1uKCFsrVDWh9KS3y3YzZ8SikjNkU4ArJYDAtJHBUZDMjlMa3sIIkBACuTo7Zl3FVr8bP/s1600/eZy%20Watermark_21-11-2023_12-46-01-3600PM.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1409" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4b5ce5SKFRtbzPQp6Nps4W5L2p4lzpZEnIAi7zYeyN9F7jKQKo8rP6kaT2h_PlapeneVJwRWgY4xgGq0oW4LkWR2VbOfnsZpDqRHMiiJrYCjGRQYkIpkqNNEo1uKCFsrVDWh9KS3y3YzZ8SikjNkU4ArJYDAtJHBUZDMjlMa3sIIkBACuTo7Zl3FVr8bP/w564-h640/eZy%20Watermark_21-11-2023_12-46-01-3600PM.JPG" width="564" /></a></div><br /></div><span style="font-size: large;"><p style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p>For my next card, I used the Joyful Greetings stamp set. I paired it with some older products to create a fun, holiday shaker card.</span><p></p><p style="background-color: white;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhKscFDahRnS1NRNHwnQrdcuWf8bQsQCB5AW0Wc5bUTqQjMbkUEiPmh24g_tYLYQ0O8E1Bd5XG9021rIoI9XSGauvc74P71L7KdloDnOve1xDzfouC_ZwCvQQdaFWMDemM9CwrCxwP3DBWdj4z6bwZLv8CIsRCijx-kIdXBZ5V45V-MjaIL8uX6pGP4M_UC/s1600/eZy%20Watermark_21-11-2023_12-41-24-6850PM.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1590" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhKscFDahRnS1NRNHwnQrdcuWf8bQsQCB5AW0Wc5bUTqQjMbkUEiPmh24g_tYLYQ0O8E1Bd5XG9021rIoI9XSGauvc74P71L7KdloDnOve1xDzfouC_ZwCvQQdaFWMDemM9CwrCxwP3DBWdj4z6bwZLv8CIsRCijx-kIdXBZ5V45V-MjaIL8uX6pGP4M_UC/w636-h640/eZy%20Watermark_21-11-2023_12-41-24-6850PM.JPG" width="636" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;"><br /></span><p></p><p style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">Here is a sweet, little tag created using the adorable, Festive Candy Cane stencil set. </span></p><p style="background-color: white;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7jKtazUfbQyaqhT5kR5ZcjyRLxjKvEbPO85CKfsl_bohLuSVcJqrMm6LPVf8ACts44unSXaeOFQgV0RYd4f1ufNAyMXiROWP9rvn9-7gdbMuygqGdXTPqZYRkiHLeBUmRPZw0CSq-pM0i0XblqEGj2ieM-QrqQsxbCcMMIKgDkBAnvi4HGTuWtuTcwYwU/s1600/eZy%20Watermark_21-11-2023_12-42-12-7090PM.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1597" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7jKtazUfbQyaqhT5kR5ZcjyRLxjKvEbPO85CKfsl_bohLuSVcJqrMm6LPVf8ACts44unSXaeOFQgV0RYd4f1ufNAyMXiROWP9rvn9-7gdbMuygqGdXTPqZYRkiHLeBUmRPZw0CSq-pM0i0XblqEGj2ieM-QrqQsxbCcMMIKgDkBAnvi4HGTuWtuTcwYwU/w638-h640/eZy%20Watermark_21-11-2023_12-42-12-7090PM.JPG" width="638" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;"><br /></span><p></p><p><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">This next die is so cool, with endless possibilities. It's the Boho Chain die. I kept my card very simple using a fave color combo.</span></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi3LHPQMswP3T2-AOQ64htSyTJ3BPStwcPtTmodhLnVnVABhSoOuE-WZ2cLDz0pDrE-cuemBLmqfJTSdLZ0hHX6qdT4AOQDLj4ruY9rGmcdVRUalsz11JJT7jcKbDWaqjm1mqpIRG3BPzUKgyrdXX5rOqP9wvyhCJUGg8mznkPrUJPEHc9tBYDywVu8Fw0R/s1600/eZy%20Watermark_21-11-2023_12-43-12-7910PM.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1365" data-original-width="1600" height="546" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi3LHPQMswP3T2-AOQ64htSyTJ3BPStwcPtTmodhLnVnVABhSoOuE-WZ2cLDz0pDrE-cuemBLmqfJTSdLZ0hHX6qdT4AOQDLj4ruY9rGmcdVRUalsz11JJT7jcKbDWaqjm1mqpIRG3BPzUKgyrdXX5rOqP9wvyhCJUGg8mznkPrUJPEHc9tBYDywVu8Fw0R/w640-h546/eZy%20Watermark_21-11-2023_12-43-12-7910PM.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span><p></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">My last card uses another really cool product. It's an embossing folder called Rhythmic Waves and the results look so unique! I embossed it on vellum and adhered it to an ink blended background, then added a die cut sentiment in opposite colors. Hope that makes sense.</span></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiK7NfJgxpPAZIjtZMFPOapeN4H24mnoKf5YHd-LL3jVxkooYjsfyFl427LmTAjxiY6VkMXO4nciNnFSFH-2GjhKN8GKzNBWz-tWw7faGHHDYbeQYIlyK7VNIj1LQgIJ4M7t2iG9WFPpJVvKBZQm2kV9oGt7Jn6T3Vy_GnbSSDx-sl-6pk7ksFVKGh88Ltq/s1600/eZy%20Watermark_21-11-2023_12-45-26-4940PM.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1457" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiK7NfJgxpPAZIjtZMFPOapeN4H24mnoKf5YHd-LL3jVxkooYjsfyFl427LmTAjxiY6VkMXO4nciNnFSFH-2GjhKN8GKzNBWz-tWw7faGHHDYbeQYIlyK7VNIj1LQgIJ4M7t2iG9WFPpJVvKBZQm2kV9oGt7Jn6T3Vy_GnbSSDx-sl-6pk7ksFVKGh88Ltq/w582-h640/eZy%20Watermark_21-11-2023_12-45-26-4940PM.JPG" width="582" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span><p></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">That's it for me. I hope I've given you some ideas for using some of the products from this <a href="https://www.simonsaysstamp.com/collections/diecember?sscid=c1k7_1287q&utm_source=ShareASale&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=1455744" target="_blank">fabulous release</a>. </span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">Day 2 of the hop will be next Friday, December 8th. Be sure to stop by Simon's blog for a ton more inspiration!</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">Thanks so much for stopping by!</span></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhYh2Jb4fBoQzFQeF5Q3E5fD_-hT75e7Op1_WMBDC0WmUs7mzbpArs5zl9oztOhsSM0r5YigzENCrFWSY7ldi_gRj8-bpD6HX6l2-tHdmCs97xFmk_syO4olAPlei6kFqrykzrOdveopxvL23k1EqjziX-3tQDZWgQASay0W2q4kJnOjbcoQ4ThcQzzzRyx/s127/My%20Signature.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="71" data-original-width="127" height="71" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhYh2Jb4fBoQzFQeF5Q3E5fD_-hT75e7Op1_WMBDC0WmUs7mzbpArs5zl9oztOhsSM0r5YigzENCrFWSY7ldi_gRj8-bpD6HX6l2-tHdmCs97xFmk_syO4olAPlei6kFqrykzrOdveopxvL23k1EqjziX-3tQDZWgQASay0W2q4kJnOjbcoQ4ThcQzzzRyx/s1600/My%20Signature.jpg" width="127" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span><p></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><b><u><br /></u></b></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><b><u>HOP ORDER:</u></b></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="background-color: white; 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<script async="true" class="linkdeli-widget" data-campaign="994c990e-a489-4812-84b8-347408e263b4" src="https://linkdeli.com/widget.js?id=f5e8378456858c916708"></script><!--LinkDeli Code End-->Barbhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17815566605069227773noreply@blogger.com102tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2982744981309100880.post-83315653905121419622023-11-03T07:00:00.177-05:002023-11-03T14:04:47.125-05:00SSS All the Joy Release Blog Hop Day 2!<p><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">Hi friends!</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">Welcome to my stop on the Simon Says Stamp, <a href="https://www.simonsaysstamp.com/collections/shop?q=All+the+Joy&sscid=b1k7_jov7&utm_source=ShareASale&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=1455744" target="_blank">All the Joy release</a> blog hop! </span> </p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiC7SZw6PY813Wv-FRtgX0wcz5VMgxSYnHRxjW3YOyC88LoPLNa9ye6iTKMQjiGAWEiTWoAWBjWaAJ9WrdnynskDgdN1NvGtACmXAqbpjnuirCXaZf2JLmUgb9u_6-AOrb0J7HVEHg3vYHfqXEcSbWTmI99PaKDvbio3oYC1ESAmO-YoXb9SvExgq__NEx_/s1728/SSS%20All%20The%20Joy%20Blog%20Hop%20Banner.webp" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="864" data-original-width="1728" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiC7SZw6PY813Wv-FRtgX0wcz5VMgxSYnHRxjW3YOyC88LoPLNa9ye6iTKMQjiGAWEiTWoAWBjWaAJ9WrdnynskDgdN1NvGtACmXAqbpjnuirCXaZf2JLmUgb9u_6-AOrb0J7HVEHg3vYHfqXEcSbWTmI99PaKDvbio3oYC1ESAmO-YoXb9SvExgq__NEx_/w640-h320/SSS%20All%20The%20Joy%20Blog%20Hop%20Banner.webp" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">If you missed day 1 of the hop, click here to start at <a href="https://www.simonsaysstampblog.com/blog/all-the-joy-blog-hop-1/" target="_blank">Simon's blog</a>. If you'd like to start at the beginning of today's hop, <a href="https://www.simonsaysstampblog.com/" target="_blank">click here</a>.</span><p></p><p><b><u><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">FREE GIFT:</span></u></b></p><p><span style="font-size: x-large;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-weight: bold; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj8ygWEbK4rD4kcZoyCWxCo4gAMtkKpit0PuN1-806RpL_AVyS0vGXD4ShyyAYQZr4Q_UyT4zRoOAyPHSbyjXr4bU9QREfZIgO_ZHqxNewXWs62KYn_6nQeo8nssC6t9hHkwJxWeqcMrcYLVtbQRmYDMuafhun525URVWByadlqPvtQPiPtuJtlnPP0HoGQ/s4500/IMG_3081.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4500" data-original-width="4500" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj8ygWEbK4rD4kcZoyCWxCo4gAMtkKpit0PuN1-806RpL_AVyS0vGXD4ShyyAYQZr4Q_UyT4zRoOAyPHSbyjXr4bU9QREfZIgO_ZHqxNewXWs62KYn_6nQeo8nssC6t9hHkwJxWeqcMrcYLVtbQRmYDMuafhun525URVWByadlqPvtQPiPtuJtlnPP0HoGQ/w400-h400/IMG_3081.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><br /><p></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">As you can see from the banner above, Simon is giving away their Holy Stars Stencil! Just follow the steps shown in the graphic to receive it with any purchase. This offer is good until 11/5 at 11:59pm ET.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><b><u>GIVEAWAY:</u></b></span></p><p><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;"><span style="background-color: white;">Simon is giving away a $25 gift certificate at every stop along the hop, from the comment sections! Be sure </span><span style="background-color: white;">to leave a comment below for a chance to win. Simon will announce the winners on their blog on Wednesday, November 8th.</span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="background-color: white;"><b><u>SIMON GALLERIES:</u></b></span></span></p><p><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;"><span style="background-color: white;">Did you know Simon has card galleries for each of their releases and their card kits, and even a video gallery? It's true, and you can add YOUR VERY OWN CARDS AND PROJECTS to these galleries! Here's a link to all the </span><a href="https://www.simonsaysstampblog.com/simon-brand-galleries/" style="background-color: white; color: #880909; text-decoration-line: none;" target="_blank">Simon Brand Galleries</a><span style="background-color: white;">, and here's the link to the <a href="https://www.simonsaysstampblog.com/blog/simon-brand-galleries/all-the-joy-2023-gallery/" target="_blank">All the Joy gallery</a></span><span style="background-color: white;">.</span><a href="https://www.simonsaysstampblog.com/blog/simon-brand-galleries/cozy-hugs-2022-gallery/" style="background-color: white; color: #880909; text-decoration-line: none;" target="_blank"> </a><span style="background-color: white;">There is so much inspiration to see! I encourage you to check them out and add your own cards/projects as well! </span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="background-color: white;"><b><u>MY CARDS:</u></b></span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">Up first are two new products. The Filament Snowflakes embossing folder and the All the Joy die set. Creating an all silver, shiny, shimmery card is always a good idea for the holidays! This card could easily be massed produced too.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="background-color: white;"></span></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-weight: bold; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6xRgg1Kv0mhkd6sK6e7dQZgFz1W7AYTdKUXYzhAE93kAWydBErdbz8m60gzHHJEXsspG9P-yeEIgqomZ0mtoC2q3otjpDoPUFouttQGLsc6WVHHSDp9SNOXaL_5SNwNSdHN90THrMhbhp6-PNsdVqQgaQy2-iNM5UECiPr6N3DS9ktn_YComYDQ8f_YFr/s1553/eZy%20Watermark_24-10-2023_09-58-21-4500PM.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1553" data-original-width="1390" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6xRgg1Kv0mhkd6sK6e7dQZgFz1W7AYTdKUXYzhAE93kAWydBErdbz8m60gzHHJEXsspG9P-yeEIgqomZ0mtoC2q3otjpDoPUFouttQGLsc6WVHHSDp9SNOXaL_5SNwNSdHN90THrMhbhp6-PNsdVqQgaQy2-iNM5UECiPr6N3DS9ktn_YComYDQ8f_YFr/w572-h640/eZy%20Watermark_24-10-2023_09-58-21-4500PM.JPG" width="572" /></a></span></div><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span><span style="background-color: white; font-size: x-large;"><br /></span><p></p><p><span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">Keeping with the silvery theme, I decided to use the same die cut sentiment but this time with an older, snowflake embossing folder. Another quick and easy card.</span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvVkEZWgV58SvC-YxiSVIKXytfqb3WDIl2tjGgWR8DYC4W-w7UIBOXtHYSzQnIb-0-cqq_o7hB-CJsvrltWUkRYcOdQkReLmDV26MNjVtSieelnEjnNYPPkiBayuG1zIMfd8SnimI5Zb8FcdzvNjZjqHWsBvyo1Wz6uUNV-twl4kAuOv1CUkt1v0sUeXAb/s1383/eZy%20Watermark_24-10-2023_09-56-28-3820PM.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1383" data-original-width="1286" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvVkEZWgV58SvC-YxiSVIKXytfqb3WDIl2tjGgWR8DYC4W-w7UIBOXtHYSzQnIb-0-cqq_o7hB-CJsvrltWUkRYcOdQkReLmDV26MNjVtSieelnEjnNYPPkiBayuG1zIMfd8SnimI5Zb8FcdzvNjZjqHWsBvyo1Wz6uUNV-twl4kAuOv1CUkt1v0sUeXAb/w596-h640/eZy%20Watermark_24-10-2023_09-56-28-3820PM.JPG" width="596" /></a></span></div><span style="font-size: large;"><br /><span style="background-color: white;"><br /></span></span><p></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="background-color: white;">My next card was created using the pretty, Holiday Blossoms stamp and die set, colored with Copic Markers and a little ink blending for the background. Always love floral Christmas cards!</span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjfiZyoeudbZ6AHhsix69UqDut_qO-MSgLCaLHczsoawLnKsua7xkW0BjJlk8YVJMUQrtyQEplTI507Vb9fJC72WuOIhYH_UrFHJCSmsyNG8EvBITemQpu154Lxj3yj9JRT4F6jNU0ySDTWMEpEvYQRfBm8P5A6efJQOsL6JrjclJqsTkoWVRpO8ZUzCwrz/s1600/eZy%20Watermark_24-10-2023_09-59-54-0970PM.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1460" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjfiZyoeudbZ6AHhsix69UqDut_qO-MSgLCaLHczsoawLnKsua7xkW0BjJlk8YVJMUQrtyQEplTI507Vb9fJC72WuOIhYH_UrFHJCSmsyNG8EvBITemQpu154Lxj3yj9JRT4F6jNU0ySDTWMEpEvYQRfBm8P5A6efJQOsL6JrjclJqsTkoWVRpO8ZUzCwrz/w584-h640/eZy%20Watermark_24-10-2023_09-59-54-0970PM.JPG" width="584" /></a></span></div><span style="font-size: large;"><br /><span style="background-color: white;"><br /></span></span><p></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="background-color: white;">I used the, Not Quite a Dot cling stamp for my next two cards. I Ink blended with the emboss resist technique on the first, and created an Alcohol Ink background with embossing on the second.</span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEicS6FK4v7xajTxV9P2_4yDqKE9l1XJYLjqr3c7JEG0FUVsHJWwUp8-pASyCoxE22GDfkbM3evJ1eOXaBdEuC_4ECwlwtee7FN6QbJoQLLFJT4wPWsmulyqoyi0t1905Ed73cf8YAVxqk53FNmp5wYfjGziEMycMQHYvgkNhY5GnPAQuxOZ6ycmMpYGYZLR/s1454/eZy%20Watermark_24-10-2023_09-55-26-6230PM.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1454" data-original-width="1377" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEicS6FK4v7xajTxV9P2_4yDqKE9l1XJYLjqr3c7JEG0FUVsHJWwUp8-pASyCoxE22GDfkbM3evJ1eOXaBdEuC_4ECwlwtee7FN6QbJoQLLFJT4wPWsmulyqoyi0t1905Ed73cf8YAVxqk53FNmp5wYfjGziEMycMQHYvgkNhY5GnPAQuxOZ6ycmMpYGYZLR/w606-h640/eZy%20Watermark_24-10-2023_09-55-26-6230PM.JPG" width="606" /></a></span></div><p><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhYbEuyghJjoY1yM14wdlv9IliFMWJHzOAPI2VrWO0UuoP8u80VuFnRPVUointLCAggK89E1wGNu50Kngz2dKRNHKoKk2AfJNG2Hs6fedAg6cA-lEK8DGvquyBcZypFbrOskp4GHsyxloPwFoKds9Gx_I_liN2EQ_6ZsUfPSLKspZvrRzWRQTVufrhDOYpf/s1587/eZy%20Watermark_24-10-2023_09-54-23-3730PM.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1587" data-original-width="1538" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhYbEuyghJjoY1yM14wdlv9IliFMWJHzOAPI2VrWO0UuoP8u80VuFnRPVUointLCAggK89E1wGNu50Kngz2dKRNHKoKk2AfJNG2Hs6fedAg6cA-lEK8DGvquyBcZypFbrOskp4GHsyxloPwFoKds9Gx_I_liN2EQ_6ZsUfPSLKspZvrRzWRQTVufrhDOYpf/w620-h640/eZy%20Watermark_24-10-2023_09-54-23-3730PM.JPG" width="620" /></a></span></div><span style="font-size: large;"><br /><span style="background-color: white;"><br /></span></span><p></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="background-color: white;">My last card uses the very cool, Airy Pine Needles die. It's difficult to see in the photo but I used the die to emboss the background before cutting it for the focal point. I added a bit of ink around the edges, some splatters, twine and red pearls (berries) to finish it off.</span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgzlWaiwVcVCoCdmPlfjdRtHWawNGbezYpi5w7nx9DNVAcMZr_0jvuS13GtHm_EEjoIQR1mHpyvT70lFThjquStKyDq8LSD3lhbM1k4uDwq2MevH64RetCw74lVspMO6VH33nWor0ZQOYm7-6zhqhmcFW5Npnjcln6k3rXh4jF_Yz41VsOwZdBixtgPMuYx/s1600/eZy%20Watermark_24-10-2023_10-00-46-2130PM.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1526" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgzlWaiwVcVCoCdmPlfjdRtHWawNGbezYpi5w7nx9DNVAcMZr_0jvuS13GtHm_EEjoIQR1mHpyvT70lFThjquStKyDq8LSD3lhbM1k4uDwq2MevH64RetCw74lVspMO6VH33nWor0ZQOYm7-6zhqhmcFW5Npnjcln6k3rXh4jF_Yz41VsOwZdBixtgPMuYx/w610-h640/eZy%20Watermark_24-10-2023_10-00-46-2130PM.JPG" width="610" /></a></span></div><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span><p><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="background-color: white;">That is it for me. I hope I didn't share too many cards this time. Lol. It's just that I really like to use all the products Simon sends to me <span style="font-family: inherit;">(</span></span></span><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;"><span style="background-color: white;">so generously)</span><span style="background-color: white;"> each month. And I also like to give you some ideas on how to use those products. I hope I've done that with the products from <a href="https://www.simonsaysstamp.com/collections/shop?q=All+the+Joy&sscid=b1k7_jov7&utm_source=ShareASale&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=1455744" target="_blank">this wonderful release</a>! </span></span></p><p><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;"><span style="background-color: white;">Enjoy the last two stops on the hop and thank you so much for stopping by!</span></span></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgulSn6LL7zmsdnCC1TpXjdf1yBW7otkE6JsHeACOim40UyNbiHcYECtB2qmoolyAIo3Fcxkopo2tdxMvMzqVXUOzN5gF3ITkkWindh6Ibov6lexo0lDdGBfYECRUgDjkuayJBNBbRBq3SAeWbsjI5oAI9dt00RH6UspAd5I7P9ghcEcUk2jyKW7NHgkycs/s127/My%20Signature.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="71" data-original-width="127" height="71" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgulSn6LL7zmsdnCC1TpXjdf1yBW7otkE6JsHeACOim40UyNbiHcYECtB2qmoolyAIo3Fcxkopo2tdxMvMzqVXUOzN5gF3ITkkWindh6Ibov6lexo0lDdGBfYECRUgDjkuayJBNBbRBq3SAeWbsjI5oAI9dt00RH6UspAd5I7P9ghcEcUk2jyKW7NHgkycs/s1600/My%20Signature.jpg" width="127" /></a></div><br /><span style="background-color: white; 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(and it's World Card Making Day!)<p> <span style="font-size: large;">Hi friends!</span></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQXVlmAB0eI6EsadvZwRLJCgIDgkSKmprAqyCNWZj5H0kHFyXs4Y4fu8oclMn8zEpl1tw1UhQ742ptoehsAUZWvtpkrVB3kMV9i4G_TlO2WuEVg4hKyP89IGr6rn3878iMRSpcvhfFpBnPmNGM-j6rcYgESsnN7z9NyzFGpOFPGdO1U_WuRaMcv30pMkEv/s1728/SSS%20Season%20of%20Wonder%20blog%20hop%20banner.webp" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="864" data-original-width="1728" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQXVlmAB0eI6EsadvZwRLJCgIDgkSKmprAqyCNWZj5H0kHFyXs4Y4fu8oclMn8zEpl1tw1UhQ742ptoehsAUZWvtpkrVB3kMV9i4G_TlO2WuEVg4hKyP89IGr6rn3878iMRSpcvhfFpBnPmNGM-j6rcYgESsnN7z9NyzFGpOFPGdO1U_WuRaMcv30pMkEv/w640-h320/SSS%20Season%20of%20Wonder%20blog%20hop%20banner.webp" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">Happy World Card Making Day and welcome to my stop on the Simon Says Stamp <a href="https://www.simonsaysstamp.com/collections/shop?q=season+of+wonder&sscid=a1k7_4nkf1&utm_source=ShareASale&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=1455744" target="_blank">Season of Wonder release</a> blog hop! </span></div><p></p><p><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">If you missed yesterday's hop, Click here to start at <a href="https://www.simonsaysstampblog.com/blog/season-of-wonder-blog-hop-1/" target="_blank">Simon's blog</a>. If you'd like to start at the beginning of today's hop, <a href="https://www.simonsaysstampblog.com/" target="_blank">click here</a>.</span></p><p><u><b><span style="font-size: large;">FREE GIFT:</span></b></u></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgaWo_yImw5oNUH6BCcmVfm1ZvQh8aWyxJNdL0epzU_OP4XdaDzcfZx92DhAdlYYK_0kDWnz13qsdTb_v0k3z4ZztYh3BosFqv3XEUZp8FhBOg6tt77VyJ6mZr9TDcB7_jJ8brUaWNUT0WO0rXVlXQlWQcYP2LfvNXwzXzRD6cK9XpjfBeowfzJ68JZn4BE/s4500/IMG_2822.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4500" data-original-width="4500" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgaWo_yImw5oNUH6BCcmVfm1ZvQh8aWyxJNdL0epzU_OP4XdaDzcfZx92DhAdlYYK_0kDWnz13qsdTb_v0k3z4ZztYh3BosFqv3XEUZp8FhBOg6tt77VyJ6mZr9TDcB7_jJ8brUaWNUT0WO0rXVlXQlWQcYP2LfvNXwzXzRD6cK9XpjfBeowfzJ68JZn4BE/w400-h400/IMG_2822.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><p></p><p><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">As you can see from the banner above, Simon is giving away their Graceful Holly 3D embossing folder with a purchase of $25 or more! Follow the 3 steps in the banner to get yours! Offer is valid until 10/8 at 11:59pm ET.</span></p><p><b><u><span style="font-size: large;">GIVEAWAY:</span></u></b></p><p><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;"><span style="background-color: white;">Simon is giving away a $25 gift certificate at every stop along the hop, from the comment sections! Be sure </span><span style="background-color: white;">to leave a comment below for a chance to win. Simon will announce the winners on their blog on Wednesday, October 11th.</span></span></p><p style="background-color: white;"><b><u><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">SIMON GALLERIES:</span></u></b></p><p style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">Did you know Simon has card galleries for each of their releases and their card kits, and even a video gallery? It's true, and you can add YOUR VERY OWN CARDS AND PROJECTS to these galleries! Here's a link to all the <a href="https://www.simonsaysstampblog.com/simon-brand-galleries/" style="color: #880909; text-decoration-line: none;" target="_blank">Simon Brand Galleries</a>, and here's the link to the <a href="https://www.simonsaysstampblog.com/blog/simon-brand-galleries/season-of-wonder-2023-gallery/" target="_blank">Season of Wonder Gallery</a>.<a href="https://www.simonsaysstampblog.com/blog/simon-brand-galleries/cozy-hugs-2022-gallery/" style="color: #880909; text-decoration-line: none;" target="_blank"> </a>There is so much inspiration to see! I encourage you to check them out and add your own cards/projects as well! </span></p><p><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;"><span style="background-color: white;"><b><u>MY CARDS:</u></b></span></span></p><p><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;"><span style="background-color: white;">I'm excited to share a few cards I've created with some of the fabulous products in this release!</span></span></p><p><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;"><span style="background-color: white;">Up first is the beautiful, Forest Border Frame die! I did some very simple Copic coloring on the die pieces. Easy and quick!</span></span></p><p><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZ9NRvA_Un2oFz7M-q-mB4L9tCpgrc8uG-uGKMFnpcrzrDG6F4pbdca7uVhUI_uWLRo5b-PXn1aAoJWqwQlDyx6Cz3cDKujIqtjeCJdLTNrWeOKEZRrmSC58wA3EyXGnL01UAT-We4vm6Uk0sZYjOCdvbfZwBt_Ihch2dtvw0hTy1fn8U4YOyQg5cwvIAP/s1600/eZy%20Watermark_02-10-2023_11-01-27-1580PM.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1521" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZ9NRvA_Un2oFz7M-q-mB4L9tCpgrc8uG-uGKMFnpcrzrDG6F4pbdca7uVhUI_uWLRo5b-PXn1aAoJWqwQlDyx6Cz3cDKujIqtjeCJdLTNrWeOKEZRrmSC58wA3EyXGnL01UAT-We4vm6Uk0sZYjOCdvbfZwBt_Ihch2dtvw0hTy1fn8U4YOyQg5cwvIAP/w608-h640/eZy%20Watermark_02-10-2023_11-01-27-1580PM.JPG" width="608" /></a></span></div><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;"><br /><span style="background-color: white;"><br /></span></span><p></p><p><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;"><span style="background-color: white;">For my next card, I used the Carnival Petals embossing folder. I embossed it on a piece of Color Blend Cardstock then added a die cut sentiment. Another quick card.</span></span></p><p><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhCT-ZXVi4-W0Z_fGfi3M6i2vNS809qku1gwgc_1MivHOrtiqsjvznILxPfAwceS3hwdkIiNFR2V4f1PdEFYQhsYZcDw8fWt-MEjgP31z_e9x7Uulr70vaspdZFfd76yW_HVFHsl4XRy3mzlEVLD8pH3DpgcDVoOpSlv0G0mo6KhAyGCf1CQK44khDj-Ktd/s1600/eZy%20Watermark_02-10-2023_10-59-57-8330PM.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1496" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhCT-ZXVi4-W0Z_fGfi3M6i2vNS809qku1gwgc_1MivHOrtiqsjvznILxPfAwceS3hwdkIiNFR2V4f1PdEFYQhsYZcDw8fWt-MEjgP31z_e9x7Uulr70vaspdZFfd76yW_HVFHsl4XRy3mzlEVLD8pH3DpgcDVoOpSlv0G0mo6KhAyGCf1CQK44khDj-Ktd/w598-h640/eZy%20Watermark_02-10-2023_10-59-57-8330PM.JPG" width="598" /></a></span></div><p><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;"><br /></span></span></p><p><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">My third card uses the Mod Leaf cling stamp. I decided to use Copic Markers for a rainbow of colors.</span></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjw3QB4rBbPmW_C_0_AwkC3a4fW1VlQ-BwMPtgWgWO2RPj6c_CfWqTbFzvvG3QlGASwnNbjbQCh0gk-o2etzuS4OXojw4xApMwushOrfNlJZOJvunTBNPkdc012hdrYyWx3juiYGd2SeIuZmKm18lOH43QnI3FjN2eUfTCXvPXRgKHCTzcv8kz30VZzd2bF/s1438/eZy%20Watermark_02-10-2023_11-04-32-2050PM.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1438" data-original-width="1314" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjw3QB4rBbPmW_C_0_AwkC3a4fW1VlQ-BwMPtgWgWO2RPj6c_CfWqTbFzvvG3QlGASwnNbjbQCh0gk-o2etzuS4OXojw4xApMwushOrfNlJZOJvunTBNPkdc012hdrYyWx3juiYGd2SeIuZmKm18lOH43QnI3FjN2eUfTCXvPXRgKHCTzcv8kz30VZzd2bF/w584-h640/eZy%20Watermark_02-10-2023_11-04-32-2050PM.JPG" width="584" /></a></span></div><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;"><br /><span style="background-color: white;"><br /></span></span><p></p><p><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;"><span style="background-color: white;">Up next is the Warm Hugs hot foil plate. I really love how large the sentiment is and it foils beautifully! I paired it with an older embossing folder.</span></span></p><p><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj92czVm36fO72HPvLXsL05wi15j06HmwRd4E1SKOChjFXRPLlyJ8x8TKfE58gjKCbxdSvGRfhZIf4ETG0iqibzBt_16HIoi-o0tPYvxt2TvMNtjyPFIJPSFjqxUWPWAk4uV1f1-3P5Rntf1JK6Qxu0fI-PmssU9INas7_dw4rRA9ulsS_ZVv2AyOO2pnEF/s1432/eZy%20Watermark_02-10-2023_11-02-49-1380PM.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1432" data-original-width="1397" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj92czVm36fO72HPvLXsL05wi15j06HmwRd4E1SKOChjFXRPLlyJ8x8TKfE58gjKCbxdSvGRfhZIf4ETG0iqibzBt_16HIoi-o0tPYvxt2TvMNtjyPFIJPSFjqxUWPWAk4uV1f1-3P5Rntf1JK6Qxu0fI-PmssU9INas7_dw4rRA9ulsS_ZVv2AyOO2pnEF/w624-h640/eZy%20Watermark_02-10-2023_11-02-49-1380PM.JPG" width="624" /></a></span></div><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;"><br /><span style="background-color: white;"><br /></span></span><p></p><p><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;"><span style="background-color: white;">And last but not least, the adorable stamp set called, It's Your Birthday. This is the cutest set! I used the bunny image for my card. I colored with it with Copics, fussy cut it out and adhered it to an ink blended panel.</span></span></p><p><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjILqJ1R_zASkBTiaDW2lxwKXwyKFkGS9HQAJD7kZeJLjyxjo4Vs46qIMOrawR6sfypr0uip2_tYuU4l_Atm-oYXc-XqR669P_VAKE6vKbr1bSUUQBPOsiJJV3iZUUT40XOCRVS530YL4jKKy8jG9931oaXdH3asdAEY1CyvtAfvapjh6vH2DBTkEbYxOnf/s1599/eZy%20Watermark_02-10-2023_10-58-02-6650PM.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1599" data-original-width="1419" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjILqJ1R_zASkBTiaDW2lxwKXwyKFkGS9HQAJD7kZeJLjyxjo4Vs46qIMOrawR6sfypr0uip2_tYuU4l_Atm-oYXc-XqR669P_VAKE6vKbr1bSUUQBPOsiJJV3iZUUT40XOCRVS530YL4jKKy8jG9931oaXdH3asdAEY1CyvtAfvapjh6vH2DBTkEbYxOnf/w568-h640/eZy%20Watermark_02-10-2023_10-58-02-6650PM.JPG" width="568" /></a></span></div><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;"><br /></span><p></p><p><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">Okay, that's it for me. I hope I've given you a few ideas for using some of the products in <a href="https://www.simonsaysstamp.com/collections/shop?q=season+of+wonder&sscid=a1k7_4nkf1&utm_source=ShareASale&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=1455744" target="_blank">this fun release</a>. Enjoy the rest of the hop and Happy World Card Making Day!</span></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhqY_FP9xgDtz3-McHEBeMgwJBf_IEUVa01NRJO82N6RixTHP35cE06Fu8arvGC3t2DHOLDnpDm7FHCiMlpAaezRIccQgMiIia_2orflTUcp_s_CfNwTIBZjQbFMoyv3cDnqlMUhH9ipkT6pvr-6hS6Nx1og6Aa68Y-awML9xeTDh1SB6PneLwVdqlfjokE/s127/My%20Signature.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="71" data-original-width="127" height="71" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhqY_FP9xgDtz3-McHEBeMgwJBf_IEUVa01NRJO82N6RixTHP35cE06Fu8arvGC3t2DHOLDnpDm7FHCiMlpAaezRIccQgMiIia_2orflTUcp_s_CfNwTIBZjQbFMoyv3cDnqlMUhH9ipkT6pvr-6hS6Nx1og6Aa68Y-awML9xeTDh1SB6PneLwVdqlfjokE/s1600/My%20Signature.jpg" width="127" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;"><br /></span><p></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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<script async="true" class="linkdeli-widget" data-campaign="aff4609e-6183-4766-9c0d-d733c3e33b79" src="https://linkdeli.com/widget.js?id=f5e8378456858c916708"></script><!--LinkDeli Code End-->Barbhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17815566605069227773noreply@blogger.com85tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2982744981309100880.post-44112886691534957962023-09-02T07:00:00.163-05:002023-09-02T07:00:00.142-05:00Celebrating STAMPtember With an Epic Blog Party!<p> <span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">Hi friends and Happy STAMPtember!</span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQRmCiPCpnE3-PpZS4e4B0gMFsg_phRw0yhWIHwfqjxjWUvU82obfBtCg8C1zkH7M8roVGedlbKS8bOFdiVdt3lJz8j8aeF4sEFW_wjx6ySCwOwHwqaBhl51LolywRZxFrIvjQdgctj3aDQjGs0kSNIZ6vNftY2RPp3I7HEmngPQ4FnyyBZ9tctoa7Y_6J/s1114/STAMPtember%202023%20Blog%20Banner.webp" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="557" data-original-width="1114" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQRmCiPCpnE3-PpZS4e4B0gMFsg_phRw0yhWIHwfqjxjWUvU82obfBtCg8C1zkH7M8roVGedlbKS8bOFdiVdt3lJz8j8aeF4sEFW_wjx6ySCwOwHwqaBhl51LolywRZxFrIvjQdgctj3aDQjGs0kSNIZ6vNftY2RPp3I7HEmngPQ4FnyyBZ9tctoa7Y_6J/w640-h320/STAMPtember%202023%20Blog%20Banner.webp" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">It's the best month of the year and I could not be more excited! If you don't know what STAMPtember is, it's a month long celebration of stamping, hosted by Simon Says Stamp, with exclusive new products, videos, collaborations with your favorite stamping companies, inspiration, special guests, giveaways, surprises and so much more! </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">Every crafter who is participating in this blog party is listed on Simon's blog <a href="https://www.simonsaysstampblog.com/" target="_blank">here</a>. Head over there to check out the list and find SO MUCH inspiration!</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">Yesterday, Simon released an <a href="https://www.simonsaysstamp.com/collections/shop?q=stamptember&sscid=91k7_rtsw&utm_source=ShareASale&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=1455744" target="_blank">amazing line of new products</a> for this special month and I had the chance to play with some of them! I'm excited to share my cards but first, here's something fun for you!</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b><u>FREE GIFT:</u></b></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b><u><br /></u></b></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-weight: bold; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhxLvzhQQL6QqRWpHdV4wS7BO065SN91ugb1bg3fZ-bKGS-aI7ahz4GXXFAifh3K3-1Fk1sWU698KdltpUEzQrgl-L2setaMxD9C6xPhD7DiIjFJWLW0yIm7VJBI2LLBl_G4gY37YOXhnUj6KHWokNGfgEpMxdEvntc5679BCCO4_lYWK7rM9_SVFewxPuG/s4000/IMG_2409.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4000" data-original-width="4000" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhxLvzhQQL6QqRWpHdV4wS7BO065SN91ugb1bg3fZ-bKGS-aI7ahz4GXXFAifh3K3-1Fk1sWU698KdltpUEzQrgl-L2setaMxD9C6xPhD7DiIjFJWLW0yIm7VJBI2LLBl_G4gY37YOXhnUj6KHWokNGfgEpMxdEvntc5679BCCO4_lYWK7rM9_SVFewxPuG/w400-h400/IMG_2409.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><br />As you can see from the banner above, Simon is giving away their Autumn Cascade layering stencil set! Just search ssst221698 in their store, add one to your cart and use the code ACST at checkout! It's such a pretty stencil set! And there are lots of other free gifts and promotions throughout the blog party, so make sure to hunt them all down! This promo is valid until 11:59pm ET, on September 3rd.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b><u>MY CARDS:</u></b></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b><u><br /></u></b></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;">I had so much fun playing with some of the STAMPtember exclusive products! First up is this beautiful die set called, Spindle Flower. I die cut all the pieces from white cardstock and used some pretty ink colors to shade-in the different floral pedals.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBZ4TtdxQsTQ1xNAY6CeXfg_yrfArTpRfzqKmistG7VFdtLOY06GeUP25goaEOVSmv10ZJsjLmqZOu0JggqxyG3Ga7-iZPmzn-x-0xYYQEDsNMd6JJFNYBuZLyd7vun45q3IdHCz2TjEdtEPUN2UPXooKcMvKZyM8LiRCb-YVgkuYEKQCSAqbyDsS0xGKb/s1600/eZy%20Watermark_27-08-2023_11-04-46-3860AM.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1402" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBZ4TtdxQsTQ1xNAY6CeXfg_yrfArTpRfzqKmistG7VFdtLOY06GeUP25goaEOVSmv10ZJsjLmqZOu0JggqxyG3Ga7-iZPmzn-x-0xYYQEDsNMd6JJFNYBuZLyd7vun45q3IdHCz2TjEdtEPUN2UPXooKcMvKZyM8LiRCb-YVgkuYEKQCSAqbyDsS0xGKb/w560-h640/eZy%20Watermark_27-08-2023_11-04-46-3860AM.JPG" width="560" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;">Next up is the Gliding Butterflies embossing folder and die set. I used ink blending for a rainbow effect with some gold accents.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgAGg_0m-SunY0wInqgIdMS4FpAhVYD724e3nO3p7U05u7tXBmetcqfOfjH1_E0PD13P_VBOiVetid0v_vDWjos2X074nnXqiC99m4zbqgunbYiHcIQfsLPL0L6s93v_Y8JiCYXwfLzhpvxXp0hrcE4la9Pv3dEWpZWCkO6BJaOU-ktaP9w6ToKoG_14Qo7/s1600/eZy%20Watermark_27-08-2023_11-15-06-9870AM.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1557" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgAGg_0m-SunY0wInqgIdMS4FpAhVYD724e3nO3p7U05u7tXBmetcqfOfjH1_E0PD13P_VBOiVetid0v_vDWjos2X074nnXqiC99m4zbqgunbYiHcIQfsLPL0L6s93v_Y8JiCYXwfLzhpvxXp0hrcE4la9Pv3dEWpZWCkO6BJaOU-ktaP9w6ToKoG_14Qo7/w622-h640/eZy%20Watermark_27-08-2023_11-15-06-9870AM.JPG" width="622" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;">My third card showcases the Patterned Circles stencil. More rainbow colors for a sweet, happy hello!</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiOKbo5dgClubhkDBZCD4oMcIJU4H8rW3eGVubjdYClNUTaC4i7pJLBLHU2iqsBF32jEhkzWqehLhlIcPScuI3u7HGMvmwbxilZeRcplqKe_Ro4ABYdve7Z_V8K3hBAcpnEYGHvsDzjdGaoaHOs_XT8QD5hZxfitgTdZLXRYS9EmG3j_RIEIT_fofOMHD1Z/s1600/eZy%20Watermark_27-08-2023_11-03-34-3960AM.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1507" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiOKbo5dgClubhkDBZCD4oMcIJU4H8rW3eGVubjdYClNUTaC4i7pJLBLHU2iqsBF32jEhkzWqehLhlIcPScuI3u7HGMvmwbxilZeRcplqKe_Ro4ABYdve7Z_V8K3hBAcpnEYGHvsDzjdGaoaHOs_XT8QD5hZxfitgTdZLXRYS9EmG3j_RIEIT_fofOMHD1Z/w602-h640/eZy%20Watermark_27-08-2023_11-03-34-3960AM.JPG" width="602" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">This next card features two new products. The Wonky Trapezoid cling stamp and the Holiday Typewriter sentiment stamp set. Now, I know a trapezoid isn't really a holiday image, but when you use a deep burgundy color and pair it with gold, I think it works!</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgDsv3UbEJ2E4bSORivs9zjQvyOpfFke2HVaYySnuUCvWVU3xz5nIfdF2YMswzVfadF88u7Xs2tZxEsrzVzjHUMYojbnM2RotXf_NtGpMoBIOURUNUzJ4RnBzfFrWPYtBE360XChAZAbxaBvEXsmzXngBFcEEjfyry1tq6ZXedT4DopRiJF_bWnhcTdadfO/s1600/eZy%20Watermark_27-08-2023_11-13-58-3400AM.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1545" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgDsv3UbEJ2E4bSORivs9zjQvyOpfFke2HVaYySnuUCvWVU3xz5nIfdF2YMswzVfadF88u7Xs2tZxEsrzVzjHUMYojbnM2RotXf_NtGpMoBIOURUNUzJ4RnBzfFrWPYtBE360XChAZAbxaBvEXsmzXngBFcEEjfyry1tq6ZXedT4DopRiJF_bWnhcTdadfO/w618-h640/eZy%20Watermark_27-08-2023_11-13-58-3400AM.JPG" width="618" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-size: x-large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">Okay, here's my last card. To be honest, I don't make very many Halloween cards but this set is amazing! It's called Friendly Ghosts and comes with matching dies! It is so much fun to play with and I love how this card turned out! Those ghost are the cutest!</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiDw8vGcJ_MkvhhsXbt6-88j-wWBeLYsgWwqE2G43J3-Y482AcV1R05Ug-RL3l1wp171l6OINwm2FDnQ5eOgNWjha1QAkFisA_bPYNs3T9MmJKdEXThIiERp_gJopG6lcKeT-U3GnpfgLsmKzxSCuTZLbaEtqNZG5oPgjzQV-YLDiZA2SCvWcN0tpOig6oK/s1600/eZy%20Watermark_27-08-2023_11-00-38-0400AM.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1421" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiDw8vGcJ_MkvhhsXbt6-88j-wWBeLYsgWwqE2G43J3-Y482AcV1R05Ug-RL3l1wp171l6OINwm2FDnQ5eOgNWjha1QAkFisA_bPYNs3T9MmJKdEXThIiERp_gJopG6lcKeT-U3GnpfgLsmKzxSCuTZLbaEtqNZG5oPgjzQV-YLDiZA2SCvWcN0tpOig6oK/w568-h640/eZy%20Watermark_27-08-2023_11-00-38-0400AM.JPG" width="568" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-size: x-large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">That's it for me! I hope I've given a few ideas for using some of the products from this amazing, <a href="https://www.simonsaysstamp.com/collections/shop?q=stamptember&sscid=91k7_rtsw&utm_source=ShareASale&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=1455744" target="_blank">STAMPtember release!</a> </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">Enjoy the rest of the blog party and Happy STAMPtember!!!</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhaAFTmDmfOmH1o0ljpUpt9dXHJznknOj57u4KSBuirZmbhWyFfaJu2-G6B-5tGFpsnEXOcb8DyNujZstuCpKhP1R3TuvbwGR1GYZxhuJMJXbdRvZKJgKUxZEkPPsaGArRfBIlH2ipO4aM4KlU9PSxnK-fZKOORMwNTsJKR9o7U2LtHcWi_rd5UpBoCy7f0/s127/My%20Signature.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="71" data-original-width="127" height="71" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhaAFTmDmfOmH1o0ljpUpt9dXHJznknOj57u4KSBuirZmbhWyFfaJu2-G6B-5tGFpsnEXOcb8DyNujZstuCpKhP1R3TuvbwGR1GYZxhuJMJXbdRvZKJgKUxZEkPPsaGArRfBIlH2ipO4aM4KlU9PSxnK-fZKOORMwNTsJKR9o7U2LtHcWi_rd5UpBoCy7f0/s1600/My%20Signature.jpg" width="127" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-size: x-large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b><u>STAMPtember RELEASE PRODUCTS:</u></b></span></div><p></p><!--LinkDeli Code Start--><!--STAMPtember 2023--><a class="linkdeli-image" href="https://linkdeli.com/view/239d9bfa-d132-4770-ba58-084f3513f252" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><img src="https://linkdeli.s3.amazonaws.com/public/placeholders/239d9bfa-d132-4770-ba58-084f3513f252.jpg" /></a>
<script async="true" class="linkdeli-widget" data-campaign="239d9bfa-d132-4770-ba58-084f3513f252" src="https://linkdeli.com/widget.js?id=f5e8378456858c916708"></script><!--LinkDeli Code End-->Barbhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17815566605069227773noreply@blogger.com37tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2982744981309100880.post-1190577334150503922023-07-29T07:00:00.170-05:002023-07-30T01:21:28.932-05:00SSS Just a Note Release Blog Hop Day 2!<p><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;"> Hi Friends!</span></p><p><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">Welcome to my stop on the Simon Says Stamp, <a href="https://www.simonsaysstamp.com/collections/just-a-note?sscid=71k7_ytajz&utm_source=ShareASale&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=1455744" target="_blank">Just a Note release</a> blog hop! </span></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEixq2LyWyB1cqRLdzqfGgxM0DErTr6Ekd2pRpiEtRg31H82cSKTAwlRMish967gdaguzNqa-ffk1_SLXkbqWrd8a1IJEYlSA9RMf5y7mn0B3YUSt7es2aZrlY9LyEhojZXUNokaNY15_FZMUXwXt8xX3UA2vdVOaNdiDNMMRPQ40UJZnoaURctX3BotT32U/s1728/SSS%20Just%20a%20Note%20Blog%20Hop%20Banner.webp" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="864" data-original-width="1728" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEixq2LyWyB1cqRLdzqfGgxM0DErTr6Ekd2pRpiEtRg31H82cSKTAwlRMish967gdaguzNqa-ffk1_SLXkbqWrd8a1IJEYlSA9RMf5y7mn0B3YUSt7es2aZrlY9LyEhojZXUNokaNY15_FZMUXwXt8xX3UA2vdVOaNdiDNMMRPQ40UJZnoaURctX3BotT32U/w640-h320/SSS%20Just%20a%20Note%20Blog%20Hop%20Banner.webp" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">This is day 2 of the hop, so if you missed day 1, head over to <a href="https://www.simonsaysstampblog.com/blog/just-a-note-blog-hop-1/" target="_blank">Simon's blog post here</a>. If you'd like to start at the beginning of today's hop, <a href="https://www.simonsaysstampblog.com/" target="_blank">click here</a>. </span><p></p><p><span style="font-size: x-large;"><b><u>FREE GIFT:</u></b></span></p><p><span style="font-size: x-large;"><b></b></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjVx2GnWbOnDmrPS6SRWX5wGpnXRZYiaDvrahWia8_IiYwlfF-5xq77o-RTwS7FLIjtDmNu10WUy5xxWQZIV1LbdKEcuh0PSzUp27N50TJtP6EHAQ0u24FixBFRN7_uBoCoRogg1PH042zJBtfKTuQYU3Mi6DXAkQ5Mur19ntSLMtMozgfxaEge_DuOhuwj/s4500/IMG_2025.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4500" data-original-width="4500" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjVx2GnWbOnDmrPS6SRWX5wGpnXRZYiaDvrahWia8_IiYwlfF-5xq77o-RTwS7FLIjtDmNu10WUy5xxWQZIV1LbdKEcuh0PSzUp27N50TJtP6EHAQ0u24FixBFRN7_uBoCoRogg1PH042zJBtfKTuQYU3Mi6DXAkQ5Mur19ntSLMtMozgfxaEge_DuOhuwj/w400-h400/IMG_2025.JPG" width="400" /></a></b></div><b><br /></b><span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">As you can see from the banner above, Simon is offering a free gift with purchase! Use the code ART to receive the Handcrafted With Love stamp set for free with purchase! This offer is valid until July 30th at 11:59pm.</span></span><p></p><p><span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;"><b><u>GIVEAWAY:</u></b></span></span></p><p><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;"><span style="background-color: white;">Simon is giving away a $25 gift certificate at every stop along the hop, from the comment sections! Be sure </span><span style="background-color: white;">to leave a comment below for a chance to win. Simon will announce the winners on their blog on Wednesday, August 2nd.</span></span></p><p style="background-color: white;"><b><u><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">SIMON GALLERIES:</span></u></b></p><p style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">Did you know Simon has card galleries for each of their releases and their card kits, and even a video gallery? It's true, and you can add YOUR VERY OWN CARDS AND PROJECTS to these galleries! Here's a link to all the <a href="https://www.simonsaysstampblog.com/simon-brand-galleries/" style="color: #880909; text-decoration-line: none;" target="_blank">Simon Brand Galleries</a>, and here's the link to the <a href="https://www.simonsaysstampblog.com/blog/simon-brand-galleries/just-a-note-2023-gallery/">Just a Note Gallery</a>.<a href="https://www.simonsaysstampblog.com/blog/simon-brand-galleries/cozy-hugs-2022-gallery/" style="color: #880909; text-decoration-line: none;" target="_blank"> </a>There is so much inspiration to see! I encourage you to check them out and add your own cards/projects as well! </span></p><p style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;"><b><u>MY CARDS:</u></b></span></p><p style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">I have a few simple cards to share with you today, using some products from this </span><a href="https://www.simonsaysstamp.com/collections/just-a-note?sscid=71k7_ytajz&utm_source=ShareASale&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=1455744" style="font-family: inherit;">fabulous release</a><span style="font-family: inherit;">! First up is this really fun cling stamp called, Ticking! I love thinking about the all possibilities with this stamp but for this card, I white embossed it and added some pretty ink blending. The friend sentiment is from an older release but the </span>sub sentiment is from the new, So Swell stamp set.</span></p><p style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"></span></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJ37NoqNSw7qpzLIhNatdGFiDy-tsl-Fg1jU90_GZErFYuZDELEkyEZqBXReY-5WuLELYMc1YprcOBIquSc72Yu5wkUrNqBcClAM-2_s1j5FJgO_5LeYCgfdNy0bB1vM1t_pxf_UEZtqTQvzKQfI_UxWDiSaRMTcDykxTUodMe0B24WN5CWXFqANUL4y_v/s1365/53848644-94AF-435A-AF37-47BABC48934D.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1360" data-original-width="1365" height="638" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJ37NoqNSw7qpzLIhNatdGFiDy-tsl-Fg1jU90_GZErFYuZDELEkyEZqBXReY-5WuLELYMc1YprcOBIquSc72Yu5wkUrNqBcClAM-2_s1j5FJgO_5LeYCgfdNy0bB1vM1t_pxf_UEZtqTQvzKQfI_UxWDiSaRMTcDykxTUodMe0B24WN5CWXFqANUL4y_v/w640-h638/53848644-94AF-435A-AF37-47BABC48934D.jpg" width="640" /></a></span></span></div><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /><br /></span></span><div><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Up next is this pretty die called, Fresh Cut Floral Stem. I started out with a light blue panel of cardstock and ink blended a darker shade of blue toward the right side. I love adding white splatters, especially with Perfect Pearls! It gives such a lovely shimmer!</span></span><p></p><p style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-size: large;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhEHJx2BxTH755zWxaV0pqtKifJjOP_WINI0wMF4WA4MLsb0kYtbB1VcGZ07xFfyr4aLpW4L_J4XYIMlEk-muIetyLtfBLEXAN9_4R7C1v9W6wJNXb02Q8WmP--Dx-i9lfVTy_o6ED4odGWVQNkpxcHkxz8_HoYplxMeEIGK0u7cyDMQ3Kt5fmaPIoRLSse/s1600/eZy%20Watermark_23-07-2023_12-38-10-4620PM.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1582" data-original-width="1600" height="632" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhEHJx2BxTH755zWxaV0pqtKifJjOP_WINI0wMF4WA4MLsb0kYtbB1VcGZ07xFfyr4aLpW4L_J4XYIMlEk-muIetyLtfBLEXAN9_4R7C1v9W6wJNXb02Q8WmP--Dx-i9lfVTy_o6ED4odGWVQNkpxcHkxz8_HoYplxMeEIGK0u7cyDMQ3Kt5fmaPIoRLSse/w640-h632/eZy%20Watermark_23-07-2023_12-38-10-4620PM.JPG" width="640" /></a></span></div><p style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-size: large;">My next card uses the Summer Bouquet stencil. This stencil is a beauty! I turned it just a bit and used more pretty ink colors. You can't go wrong using this gorgeous stencil! That Teacher sentiment is a new die set, aptly called Teacher.</span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEipjAz-nZZwCp5QMaJmjbzwIYNQzOKT8_5fEEXQ6YBZIWACTT4BlFhGqfIBPFuOmwNEkcTCysTQBtPEGveANzkdMVj16xjkLFP4GptR07mTwneQQkCObG2SY3Fcd6m7iquRLqG163fKOvVnewSBdn2-gDTRzxztFhGxUoCgHV-p8P4Ha3H7scC_-ebgEi3K/s1611/IMG_1989.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1539" data-original-width="1611" height="612" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEipjAz-nZZwCp5QMaJmjbzwIYNQzOKT8_5fEEXQ6YBZIWACTT4BlFhGqfIBPFuOmwNEkcTCysTQBtPEGveANzkdMVj16xjkLFP4GptR07mTwneQQkCObG2SY3Fcd6m7iquRLqG163fKOvVnewSBdn2-gDTRzxztFhGxUoCgHV-p8P4Ha3H7scC_-ebgEi3K/w640-h612/IMG_1989.JPG" width="640" /></a></span></div><p style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-size: large;">Okay, so I wasn't even gonna share this last card but I think it's important for all card makers, especially beginners, to see that many of us who have been creating for a long time, can hate our results sometimes! I used the Gradient Dot embossing folder, which is VERY cool, with some simple ink blending and a sentiment from the So Swell stamp set. In my opinion, it turned out terrible! I cut around the sentiment, which I'm not very good at, (I did not have the matching dies) and my blending leaves a bit to be desired!</span></p><p style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-size: large;">And it should also be stated that when Simon sends me products to play with, and asks me to participate in blog hops, I am soooo grateful and never take it for granted, so I always want to use EVERY product they send me. That way, I can help all of you find a few different ways to use those products.</span></p><p style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-size: large;">Anyway, here is the card. I'll be hiding over in the corner, with my eyes covered, if you need me. </span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg0L2EI2BrohdnGArcpJ5Bihs-5aM20zlAEJu5PmkKXdsgBtZlua14tI2cqh1l2dledMixkaaqzfMIGcNyk5YZ7TggpvtnuqDauRHnxpt6-mFFK6bsK1voNov1yXpAoUUyVM23wRJzdgdIZ3F3YRHetlni2ESet0pfLlwulwq83iCJsznchASj_ntm692bq/s1543/eZy%20Watermark_23-07-2023_12-37-09-9890PM.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1443" data-original-width="1543" height="598" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg0L2EI2BrohdnGArcpJ5Bihs-5aM20zlAEJu5PmkKXdsgBtZlua14tI2cqh1l2dledMixkaaqzfMIGcNyk5YZ7TggpvtnuqDauRHnxpt6-mFFK6bsK1voNov1yXpAoUUyVM23wRJzdgdIZ3F3YRHetlni2ESet0pfLlwulwq83iCJsznchASj_ntm692bq/w640-h598/eZy%20Watermark_23-07-2023_12-37-09-9890PM.JPG" width="640" /></a></span></div><p style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-size: large;">That's it for me! I hope I've given you a few ideas for using some of the products from this <a href="https://www.simonsaysstamp.com/collections/just-a-note?sscid=71k7_ytajz&utm_source=ShareASale&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=1455744">awesome release</a>! </span><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">Enjoy the rest of the hop and t<span style="background-color: transparent;">hanks so much for stopping by!</span></span></p><p></p><p style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-size: large;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQvStOhKkb7KO-w0L9MqbrpHjrM5Tr1z1o_DXUECQ41fLv4eWvvviEKIgmLvyooICJM55kjs6502HJnk1jjITOYvGSBeoAcljFI2Xc5Z4ASD_AXC1IFSovNkW1k0Dj7unObsj6FGP6osyELe6oqy4FzzPA59gvSOKd2kRs0wn8Ag8SxdxCFuM97Uw_CFby/s127/My%20Signature.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="71" data-original-width="127" height="71" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQvStOhKkb7KO-w0L9MqbrpHjrM5Tr1z1o_DXUECQ41fLv4eWvvviEKIgmLvyooICJM55kjs6502HJnk1jjITOYvGSBeoAcljFI2Xc5Z4ASD_AXC1IFSovNkW1k0Dj7unObsj6FGP6osyELe6oqy4FzzPA59gvSOKd2kRs0wn8Ag8SxdxCFuM97Uw_CFby/s1600/My%20Signature.jpg" width="127" /></a></span></div><span style="font-size: large;"><br /><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></span><p></p><p style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></span></p><p style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><b><u><br /></u></b></span></span></p><p style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><b><u>HOP ORDER:</u></b></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="background-color: white; 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If you missed yesterday's hop, head to <a href="https://www.simonsaysstampblog.com/blog/out-of-this-world-blog-hop-1/" target="_blank">Simon's blog here</a>. If you'd like to start at the beginning of today's hop, <a href="https://www.simonsaysstampblog.com/blog/out-of-this-world-blog-hop-2/" target="_blank">click here</a>.</span><p></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><b><u>FREE GIFT:</u></b></span></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgq7rAENW5SWlw_waIoJ_ZFlFzm4au8xeD-rFM4rUA7kiTNxMWvXrbnG20vBkC2inPeVU6yoHZkw7Ryic0x_3SPcTA9Oor8Jd5qVGt-phHu3Wzhd4dgwhwuSn0hv90PVVgmktvbRi_BAV4Q3fumeGjJPp192vaXbxf8CB-RMhcJ7W1hDBoBVBOeDRjBYsPi/s4500/IMG_1647.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4500" data-original-width="4500" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgq7rAENW5SWlw_waIoJ_ZFlFzm4au8xeD-rFM4rUA7kiTNxMWvXrbnG20vBkC2inPeVU6yoHZkw7Ryic0x_3SPcTA9Oor8Jd5qVGt-phHu3Wzhd4dgwhwuSn0hv90PVVgmktvbRi_BAV4Q3fumeGjJPp192vaXbxf8CB-RMhcJ7W1hDBoBVBOeDRjBYsPi/w400-h400/IMG_1647.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-size: large;">As you can see from the banner above, Simon is offering a free gift with purchase! Follow the three steps above to get your free pack of Tim Holtz Distress Crayons! This offer is valid until June 25th at 11:59pm.</span><p></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><b><u>GIVEAWAY:</u></b></span></p><p><span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">Simon is giving away a $25 gift certificate at every stop along the hop, from the comment sections! Be sure to leave a comment below for a chance to win. Simon will announce the winners on their blog on Wednesday, June 28th.</span></span></p><p style="background-color: white;"><b><u><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">SIMON GALLERIES:</span></u></b></p><p style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">Did you know Simon has card galleries for each of their releases and their card kits, and even a video gallery? It's true, and you can add YOUR VERY OWN CARDS AND PROJECTS to these galleries! Here's a link to all the <a href="https://www.simonsaysstampblog.com/simon-brand-galleries/" style="color: #880909; text-decoration-line: none;" target="_blank">Simon Brand Galleries</a>, and here's the link to the <a href="https://www.simonsaysstampblog.com/blog/simon-brand-galleries/out-of-this-world-2023-gallery/" target="_blank">Out of This World Gallery</a>.<a href="https://www.simonsaysstampblog.com/blog/simon-brand-galleries/cozy-hugs-2022-gallery/" style="color: #880909; text-decoration-line: none;" target="_blank"> </a>There is so much inspiration to see! I encourage you to check them out and add your own cards/projects as well! </span></p><p style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;"><b><u>MY CARDS:</u></b></span></p><p style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">I'm excited to share some cards with you today, using some of the products from this awesome release! Up first is the beautiful, Garden Spires embossing folder. I very carefully colored all the tiny, raised flowers and leaves with Copic Markers. </span></p><p style="background-color: white;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEieWl5yUbYJTA6j8_SepL7i1vAB_Eocx26VF7DRzeaLQwcbm2MbMsBJT7KZTpaGjbduWMVaJRaqB6JjQPOlJvRO-FHaqWEjC4kPvHlAsPP1K2NVF1Hn849-3B3uGfpjbw3hlC9ZEinJW2lHSlY0-KPbj0g0qJzLUpxBLleiuQpiVR3GeDpsTgq2sgJ2xeiz/s1600/eZy%20Watermark_19-06-2023_11-02-52-3860AM.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1597" data-original-width="1600" height="638" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEieWl5yUbYJTA6j8_SepL7i1vAB_Eocx26VF7DRzeaLQwcbm2MbMsBJT7KZTpaGjbduWMVaJRaqB6JjQPOlJvRO-FHaqWEjC4kPvHlAsPP1K2NVF1Hn849-3B3uGfpjbw3hlC9ZEinJW2lHSlY0-KPbj0g0qJzLUpxBLleiuQpiVR3GeDpsTgq2sgJ2xeiz/w640-h638/eZy%20Watermark_19-06-2023_11-02-52-3860AM.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;"><br /></span><p></p><p style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">Next is the Folksy Cats stamp set. I white embossed the large floral image from the set and used a rainbow of colors to ink blend the background. The sentiment is included in the set.</span></p><p style="background-color: white;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhLBk4uOx-eCi7DCZnmz2U30e-wbGD8bg-VKNp9IH9xywNmgekhAYPnEvDGoEbW1Cng0Bf8yZaTGMKS-zUBS9KuI20Omkl70lyBMDdmoOovta9l9F709A0C2c9Dbiu_S8evgdp1D7MdcAjv-VFwqINn5s7Pg3XDnP8osf7ZOR5eN0Ta7853tF7Yw-44wZld/s1515/eZy%20Watermark_19-06-2023_10-50-37-9930AM.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1515" data-original-width="1468" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhLBk4uOx-eCi7DCZnmz2U30e-wbGD8bg-VKNp9IH9xywNmgekhAYPnEvDGoEbW1Cng0Bf8yZaTGMKS-zUBS9KuI20Omkl70lyBMDdmoOovta9l9F709A0C2c9Dbiu_S8evgdp1D7MdcAjv-VFwqINn5s7Pg3XDnP8osf7ZOR5eN0Ta7853tF7Yw-44wZld/w620-h640/eZy%20Watermark_19-06-2023_10-50-37-9930AM.JPG" width="620" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;"><br /></span><p></p><p style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">This next card is simple but elegant. I used the Windswept Leaves die set, some fog cardstock and fog ink for shading, then added a bit of sparkle with a glitter pen. </span></p><p style="background-color: white;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiFWP6RCfEyWE_Z0XYnLFd0AAKcf6jE68WxPrj5gdKRCXTO3vh2G7kbAhG_IzeWmfG19ML1k4-F2Vk7P6IRYctxUiUHdyUDEvWwunglbNiwIgi4uc5stj9QCJ0dY2J2xsBr0aHiS5kcjNGExsQv_SB_kdP08twLpnjNOa-hpc7kEncZYAHiq28CLBGazkk2/s1600/eZy%20Watermark_19-06-2023_11-01-59-9980AM.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1532" data-original-width="1600" height="612" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiFWP6RCfEyWE_Z0XYnLFd0AAKcf6jE68WxPrj5gdKRCXTO3vh2G7kbAhG_IzeWmfG19ML1k4-F2Vk7P6IRYctxUiUHdyUDEvWwunglbNiwIgi4uc5stj9QCJ0dY2J2xsBr0aHiS5kcjNGExsQv_SB_kdP08twLpnjNOa-hpc7kEncZYAHiq28CLBGazkk2/w640-h612/eZy%20Watermark_19-06-2023_11-01-59-9980AM.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><p></p><p style="background-color: white;"><br /></p><p style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">More ink blending for this next card. I used the Twinkling Stars cling stamp, along with the Holding Space die set.</span></p><p style="background-color: white;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhr4J2MULApFWnFXKrjAuZWax4gLOUTBQBx5bQ-X03aFg1Pljd5vYVKRwnNkX493-FtQkRzd2gLnbJRlprruWripDfxWsrxgVnHLX03vrLlb980i6bcDnciCisBAn5KRdRZc7POVvH0jebVIApgwemOfU4MrT8Q8ge6A8GFFHFD2FGB98DpAG1qp8r68yX_/s1600/eZy%20Watermark_19-06-2023_10-52-17-0100AM.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1453" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhr4J2MULApFWnFXKrjAuZWax4gLOUTBQBx5bQ-X03aFg1Pljd5vYVKRwnNkX493-FtQkRzd2gLnbJRlprruWripDfxWsrxgVnHLX03vrLlb980i6bcDnciCisBAn5KRdRZc7POVvH0jebVIApgwemOfU4MrT8Q8ge6A8GFFHFD2FGB98DpAG1qp8r68yX_/w582-h640/eZy%20Watermark_19-06-2023_10-52-17-0100AM.JPG" width="582" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;"><br /></span><p></p><p style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">And for my last card, I played with the Patterned Squares stencil. I also used all six colors of Simon's new ink cube set called, </span><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">Yellow Sunsets. The sentiment is from the Folksy Cats stamp set. It's a busy, crazy background but I think that's what makes it fun!</span></p><p style="background-color: white;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjOFhHwAI0n0shm5K3gvgVzyNk2rLNmwqe0mNWTCYCSiUq0skuaD7OExFzT9pSnxzyFAhYeKirucQBqlCgQVe0NnaABbpNVghYbk0YTnAno5hmah4sHTutHEPU7tCZCueO3jeoXd90pcDxGNzSKXi0d2qslr5Yr6iK5PhmcTV6MzHaxiuHPCKtg565zT293/s1600/eZy%20Watermark_19-06-2023_11-00-20-6020AM.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1436" data-original-width="1600" height="574" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjOFhHwAI0n0shm5K3gvgVzyNk2rLNmwqe0mNWTCYCSiUq0skuaD7OExFzT9pSnxzyFAhYeKirucQBqlCgQVe0NnaABbpNVghYbk0YTnAno5hmah4sHTutHEPU7tCZCueO3jeoXd90pcDxGNzSKXi0d2qslr5Yr6iK5PhmcTV6MzHaxiuHPCKtg565zT293/w640-h574/eZy%20Watermark_19-06-2023_11-00-20-6020AM.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-size: x-large;"><br /></span><p></p><p style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">That's it for me. I hope I've given you a few ideas for using some of the products from this <a href="https://www.simonsaysstamp.com/collections/shop?q=Simon+Out+of+this+world&sscid=61k7_vccp1&utm_source=ShareASale&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=1455744" target="_blank">fabulous release!</a> </span></p><p style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">Enjoy the last couple of stops on the hop and thank you so much for stopping by!</span></p><p style="background-color: white;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEii-BcbOnnouG8JfVJjPNcbl561kganKtXIWxVrvDj0o6JL2c6dt2YDZynnbHnzrluly2PKlKo4o637Da7Xy8XE_uLXJ2VEHT0J3n-nY113tJIge_uT-QK-Dj8BKaujZd9WN3XRUi8irPeLeziV-po2G6BvFImofNBpYsqfl5lXgnIMBgY0KR1X65dSoJ84/s127/My%20Signature.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="71" data-original-width="127" 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<script async="true" class="linkdeli-widget" data-campaign="4d0639bd-07ca-4098-b802-da57cd72bb42" src="https://linkdeli.com/widget.js?id=f5e8378456858c916708"></script><!--LinkDeli Code End-->Barbhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17815566605069227773noreply@blogger.com81tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2982744981309100880.post-38612280834373222212023-05-21T07:00:00.030-05:002023-05-21T17:26:22.239-05:00SSS Dear Friend Release Blog Hop Day 2!<p> <span style="font-size: large;">Hi friends!</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">Welcome to my stop on the Simon Says Stamp, <a href="https://www.simonsaysstamp.com/collections/shop?q=simon+says+stamp+dear+friend+2023&sscid=51k7_p4xjy&utm_source=ShareASale&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=1455744" target="_blank">Dear Friend release</a> blog hop!</span></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgkFewrgbjD_A1fdStNxidlS8yBOAubQ_fCX323n0XGCdpVjWoscUjXQH9-qzumwt85AhxRhLZne-zRSrGh7K8prKJrh1ylEbkOHMBpGf5kPQbMg_N4tk0wVaPs7WdALxraivM7WhG8Y3ys_qNMZOorgGYp4X8DDU782LJjR3q_iP08zRjE8tSboKa7zw/s1728/SSS%20Dear%20Friend%20Release%20Banner.webp" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="864" data-original-width="1728" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgkFewrgbjD_A1fdStNxidlS8yBOAubQ_fCX323n0XGCdpVjWoscUjXQH9-qzumwt85AhxRhLZne-zRSrGh7K8prKJrh1ylEbkOHMBpGf5kPQbMg_N4tk0wVaPs7WdALxraivM7WhG8Y3ys_qNMZOorgGYp4X8DDU782LJjR3q_iP08zRjE8tSboKa7zw/w640-h320/SSS%20Dear%20Friend%20Release%20Banner.webp" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">I'm so happy you're here and I'm excited to share a few cards today, using some of the <a href="https://www.simonsaysstamp.com/collections/shop?q=simon+says+stamp+dear+friend+2023&sscid=51k7_qirnr&utm_source=ShareASale&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=1455744" target="_blank">new release products</a>!</span><p></p><p><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">This is a two day hop. If you missed yesterday's hop, head over to <a href="https://www.simonsaysstampblog.com/blog/dear-friend-blog-hop-1/" target="_blank">this post on Simon's blog</a> to start. If you'd like to start at the beginning of today's hop, <a href="https://www.simonsaysstampblog.com/blog/dear-friend-blog-hop-2/" target="_blank">click here</a>.</span></p><p style="background-color: white;"><b><u><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">GIVEAWAY:</span></u></b></p><p style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">Simon is giving away a $25 gift certificate at every stop along the hop, from the comment sections! Be sure to leave a comment below for a chance to win. Simon will announce the winners on their blog on Wednesday, May 24th.</span></p><p style="background-color: white;"><b><u></u></b></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><u><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgoShhptjhjyQnBz4r56pLP_q1e_VpUZY3ACDeK79CPwJOC8MDmJLe0aAX5fG6vpzEsTRSRqp613wurfusEUJyhhb9zZL8492utYMJqBNZM7X5JoLgogL8AVFK1IA-b9dwS71Cb0zgIVu_eVORSYcSZ0V1zgcqfQmdT380a03iI4rHWbJ-6I5WmaC4v-Q/s4500/IMG_1192.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4500" data-original-width="4500" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgoShhptjhjyQnBz4r56pLP_q1e_VpUZY3ACDeK79CPwJOC8MDmJLe0aAX5fG6vpzEsTRSRqp613wurfusEUJyhhb9zZL8492utYMJqBNZM7X5JoLgogL8AVFK1IA-b9dwS71Cb0zgIVu_eVORSYcSZ0V1zgcqfQmdT380a03iI4rHWbJ-6I5WmaC4v-Q/w400-h400/IMG_1192.JPG" width="400" /></a></u></b></div><p></p><p style="background-color: white;"><br /></p><p style="background-color: white;"><b><u><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">SIMON GALLERIES:</span></u></b></p><p style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">Did you know Simon has card galleries for each of their releases and their card kits, and even a video gallery? It's true, and you can add YOUR VERY OWN CARDS AND PROJECTS to these galleries! Here's a link to all the <a href="https://www.simonsaysstampblog.com/simon-brand-galleries/" style="color: #880909; text-decoration-line: none;" target="_blank">Simon Brand Galleries</a>, and here's the link to the <a href="https://www.simonsaysstampblog.com/blog/simon-brand-galleries/dear-friend-2023-gallery/" target="_blank">Dear Friend Gallery</a>.<a href="https://www.simonsaysstampblog.com/blog/simon-brand-galleries/cozy-hugs-2022-gallery/" style="color: #880909; text-decoration-line: none;" target="_blank"> </a>There is so much inspiration to see! I encourage you to check them out and add your own cards/projects as well! </span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><b><u>MY CARDS:</u></b></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">First up is the Supercalifragilistic stamp set. This set is perfect to create a card for anyone who is struggling with life's tougher times. It also adds a bit of humor, which can definitely make someone feel better. I used Copic Markers and a matching, Simon ink for this fun, pink card! Hope you enjoy my yummy, strawberry margarita!</span></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvl7M54l8l_t3Soy9kq4T-_J5qtrjP8bdN9lul_RnLSjDiplUWop5dB0sC20wYuPAPEkOSg4yqrdA5HDTfmhQzIt3Bx5xT4GAKcll4QFMSZFcPRok_3cgE3oxo2QYxxyQ9TVUmK9yHd_7AAGYaf-2Gbcx00Z7g69zyUrp3wwFHPWHK-ZU_X3A1WAL-Qw/s1421/eZy%20Watermark_01-05-2023_02-03-05-8750PM.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1396" data-original-width="1421" height="628" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvl7M54l8l_t3Soy9kq4T-_J5qtrjP8bdN9lul_RnLSjDiplUWop5dB0sC20wYuPAPEkOSg4yqrdA5HDTfmhQzIt3Bx5xT4GAKcll4QFMSZFcPRok_3cgE3oxo2QYxxyQ9TVUmK9yHd_7AAGYaf-2Gbcx00Z7g69zyUrp3wwFHPWHK-ZU_X3A1WAL-Qw/w640-h628/eZy%20Watermark_01-05-2023_02-03-05-8750PM.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;"><br /></span><div><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">Next up is this darling set called, Howdy. I created a cute, little scene with Copic Markers, then fussy cut the images (yes, even the sun) to adhere to the background.</span><p></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiEor7wzltvAnJiEmgKoW099kpI8R5xZTCushMCBpegHD9zVp1T1wIMNuklBAoFzGTcfdQ_uEL4070NdVuTL21tSZ-LCJ1LNooXu-1CbG3Mi73oxfneSGdQWr73xESyyZVowLRSpZltROdSsVyD9hn2RB4KfMcJQ6TixvS0gn-V3bT9CRTD-qydLmK-FA/s1305/eZy%20Watermark_01-05-2023_02-04-05-7530PM.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1259" data-original-width="1305" height="618" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiEor7wzltvAnJiEmgKoW099kpI8R5xZTCushMCBpegHD9zVp1T1wIMNuklBAoFzGTcfdQ_uEL4070NdVuTL21tSZ-LCJ1LNooXu-1CbG3Mi73oxfneSGdQWr73xESyyZVowLRSpZltROdSsVyD9hn2RB4KfMcJQ6TixvS0gn-V3bT9CRTD-qydLmK-FA/w640-h618/eZy%20Watermark_01-05-2023_02-04-05-7530PM.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><p><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">My next two cards showcase the Fancy Hello die set. I created a couple of edge to edge shaker cards. I also used Simon's new ink CUBES! There are two sets of six ink cubes in this release - pinks and grays. First up - the Pink Blooms set.</span></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjeo2VDCiQxUO2kOPf_9JL2ol7pTBgzp6xnt753Y9L6xPGDfHFG2c8Jywy6LQwMfdUg6O-rNSZap1nFpD7uDBAo39xaaaMBA4_eRPYvt0CXgK0pVRJ7CJpO8MhElc-FXse8WcYOmBKIETSrHgBfsryapRTcyDOmm5SK59OoEoUT4YkeS5bmtIA5lPbLIw/s1370/eZy%20Watermark_01-05-2023_02-01-21-2260PM.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1338" data-original-width="1370" height="626" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjeo2VDCiQxUO2kOPf_9JL2ol7pTBgzp6xnt753Y9L6xPGDfHFG2c8Jywy6LQwMfdUg6O-rNSZap1nFpD7uDBAo39xaaaMBA4_eRPYvt0CXgK0pVRJ7CJpO8MhElc-FXse8WcYOmBKIETSrHgBfsryapRTcyDOmm5SK59OoEoUT4YkeS5bmtIA5lPbLIw/w640-h626/eZy%20Watermark_01-05-2023_02-01-21-2260PM.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-size: large;">And now for the Gray Skies set.</span><p></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiVh4NJPkJa4yjUkceJ_6qDZRh7eWLtNYhegrkfBKmV0QDTfjq-rAfJK7GsgbJaGJC2BRjv8tjFt4EbiUJfdaXuCoEEE8N4q25iZQ7KQINPS11OtjpFv8-HxknC0IXLdEg7Fu7pfDAfBkQDjjD3eieyVkavPESFgJjENWZ5rKkdL0rE3rvHpICUV0JKbQ/s1387/eZy%20Watermark_08-05-2023_12-26-46-2450PM.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1387" data-original-width="1183" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiVh4NJPkJa4yjUkceJ_6qDZRh7eWLtNYhegrkfBKmV0QDTfjq-rAfJK7GsgbJaGJC2BRjv8tjFt4EbiUJfdaXuCoEEE8N4q25iZQ7KQINPS11OtjpFv8-HxknC0IXLdEg7Fu7pfDAfBkQDjjD3eieyVkavPESFgJjENWZ5rKkdL0rE3rvHpICUV0JKbQ/w546-h640/eZy%20Watermark_08-05-2023_12-26-46-2450PM.JPG" width="546" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-size: large;">Simon also sent me some really cute products that I love, along with the ink cubes. They now have adorable, Embossing Clothespins and the cutest, Paws-It, Sticky note Pad! How fun is that?!</span><p></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiqBTUKGj3gw42E8Q5KS6mWpu15MQNOx5qJjw_ic-L_4DGqHIPF_IrCMdx2KG5T2u23Cx3NGfx0PxT2EybyQF-FeizOSuxzlevmqlyfLr68N-lt3vux5b7FO4k9JtTGBSqb7L9bBnNbedr3Qyi6gHJxB6L3Q-tHHsKb6nkt4F0_VO98MRsT5PZbGnNKOQ/s1310/IMG_0973.PNG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1310" data-original-width="1284" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiqBTUKGj3gw42E8Q5KS6mWpu15MQNOx5qJjw_ic-L_4DGqHIPF_IrCMdx2KG5T2u23Cx3NGfx0PxT2EybyQF-FeizOSuxzlevmqlyfLr68N-lt3vux5b7FO4k9JtTGBSqb7L9bBnNbedr3Qyi6gHJxB6L3Q-tHHsKb6nkt4F0_VO98MRsT5PZbGnNKOQ/w628-h640/IMG_0973.PNG" width="628" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-size: large;">Okay, that's it for me. I hope I've given you some ideas on how to use a few of the products from <a href="https://www.simonsaysstamp.com/collections/shop?q=simon+says+stamp+dear+friend+2023&sscid=51k7_p4xjy&utm_source=ShareASale&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=1455744" target="_blank">this fun release</a>! Thank you so much for stopping by!</span><p></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhurvLa_ttM5ndhRbGntgLfdT6d8DJdfY0gXf-gRughdB4_sZk1CO2v5guyHEFda9ee9jKKA6tRVVm3nSzc0cSN45OEkMeZ5YIFov9FdARkNgylEIHHw81TQV6_SsMq25vAnbnBg9iYvm_Q-Je0g82TSbaXqX4cJtyLLeeuMIym8gvL1q_gUPRjvk8VxA/s127/My%20Signature.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="71" data-original-width="127" height="71" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhurvLa_ttM5ndhRbGntgLfdT6d8DJdfY0gXf-gRughdB4_sZk1CO2v5guyHEFda9ee9jKKA6tRVVm3nSzc0cSN45OEkMeZ5YIFov9FdARkNgylEIHHw81TQV6_SsMq25vAnbnBg9iYvm_Q-Je0g82TSbaXqX4cJtyLLeeuMIym8gvL1q_gUPRjvk8VxA/s1600/My%20Signature.jpg" width="127" /></a></span></div><span style="font-size: large;"><br /><br 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<script async="true" class="linkdeli-widget" data-campaign="0e2869aa-cb4b-4684-bd56-fe272cea377a" src="https://linkdeli.com/widget.js?id=f5e8378456858c916708"></script><!--LinkDeli Code End--></div>Barbhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17815566605069227773noreply@blogger.com90tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2982744981309100880.post-81091868824220352832023-03-18T07:00:00.104-05:002023-03-18T10:35:05.481-05:00SSS Just For You Blog Hop Day 2!<p> <span style="font-size: large;">Hi friends!</span></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhiwD0eNtQVlGrBQb3thFzwq__ZibRtTjtuFx_5pC-xi5bMjUMtLhGB6KqXElu6lTjsBFqQ0e8PQRXcw7rQFpbS6V1-ymotFfmhocfVCdUe6HfnOc2Yuv2FcaDwGS1CwhJyngSd4kdoXYEgNswIs_RyEeVlWrTr8Lw2w1bIeL8oWvv2kxTT6N1yHOVYlw/s928/SSS%20Just%20For%20You%20Banner.webp" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="408" data-original-width="928" height="282" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhiwD0eNtQVlGrBQb3thFzwq__ZibRtTjtuFx_5pC-xi5bMjUMtLhGB6KqXElu6lTjsBFqQ0e8PQRXcw7rQFpbS6V1-ymotFfmhocfVCdUe6HfnOc2Yuv2FcaDwGS1CwhJyngSd4kdoXYEgNswIs_RyEeVlWrTr8Lw2w1bIeL8oWvv2kxTT6N1yHOVYlw/w640-h282/SSS%20Just%20For%20You%20Banner.webp" width="640" /></a></div><p><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">Welcome to my stop on the Simon Says Stamp, <a href="https://www.simonsaysstamp.com/search?currency=USD&q=just+for+you+release&sscid=31k7_pn5u1&utm_source=ShareASale&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=1455744" target="_blank">Just For You release</a> blog hop! I'm so happy you're here! </span></p><p><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">This is day 2 of the hop, so be sure to stop by <a href="https://www.simonsaysstampblog.com/blog/just-for-you-blog-hop-1/" target="_blank">Simon's blog here</a> to check out all the inspiration from yesterday's hop. And if you'd like to start at the beginning of today's hop, <a href="https://www.simonsaysstampblog.com/blog/just-for-you-blog-hop-2/" target="_blank">click here</a>.</span></p><p style="font-size: x-large;"><b><u>FREE GIFT:</u></b></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiHwdXlcTYr7-vgiKNTSKsSqz6SrprSl80yDU8oD4k7PBR5xQ-h1Qz6tvVAkjl3yprHs5nXRcKIvgbk8f9mCuj-ciYwVIWNWAp7C2T-QrJoFcFKkogev1iDr-h7CyfITWy8XGerUp4E97pUfD2LZ5USY8aSiV2ZIUxqpC7dN_An317xBxJu7pkIlTMWRg/s4500/IMG_0418.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4500" data-original-width="4500" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiHwdXlcTYr7-vgiKNTSKsSqz6SrprSl80yDU8oD4k7PBR5xQ-h1Qz6tvVAkjl3yprHs5nXRcKIvgbk8f9mCuj-ciYwVIWNWAp7C2T-QrJoFcFKkogev1iDr-h7CyfITWy8XGerUp4E97pUfD2LZ5USY8aSiV2ZIUxqpC7dN_An317xBxJu7pkIlTMWRg/w400-h400/IMG_0418.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><br /><p><span style="font-size: large;">As you can see from the banner above, if you shop during the hop and spend $40 or more, you'll get $7 off your purchase! Use code: GREEN at checkout. This promotion ends at 11:59pm on 3/19.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="background-color: white;"><b><u>GIVEAWAY:</u></b></span></span></p><p><span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">Simon is also giving away a $25 gift certificate at every stop along the hop, from the comment sections! Be sure to leave a comment below for a chance to win. Simon will announce the winners on their blog on Wednesday, March 22nd.</span></span></p><p><span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;"><b><u>SIMON GALLERIES:</u></b></span></span></p><p><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;"><span style="background-color: white;">Did you know Simon has card galleries for each of their releases and their card kits, and even a video gallery? It's true, and you can add your very own cards and projects to these galleries! Here's a link to all the <a href="https://www.simonsaysstampblog.com/simon-brand-galleries/" style="color: #880909; text-decoration-line: none;" target="_blank">Simon Brand Galleries</a>, and here's the link to the <a href="https://www.simonsaysstampblog.com/blog/simon-brand-galleries/just-for-you-2023-gallery/" target="_blank">Just For You Gallery.</a><a href="https://www.simonsaysstampblog.com/blog/simon-brand-galleries/cozy-hugs-2022-gallery/" style="color: #880909; text-decoration-line: none;" target="_blank"> </a>There is so much inspiration to see! I encourage you to check them out and add your own cards/projects as well!</span><span style="background-color: white;"> </span></span></p><p><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;"><span style="background-color: white;"><b><u>MY CARDS:</u></b></span></span></p><p><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;"><span style="background-color: white;">This release is so fun and I loved playing with some of the products! First up is the Quilted Cling Stamp. What a cool stamp this is! I chose to use Copic Markers for a fun and graphic design, but just imagine all the awesome backgrounds you could create with this stamp!</span></span></p><p><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjn_DtzkWK5w4oMNMqCzPSKqET1MM75IKAO6Nu1XIYygjnSrZ2RMotKpQLcis76gukBVnIaSWWXib8T9aqsX_iWRlilH2b0txwucJv-2eECfEGjtF39tf5W6wnHq88rbf2poDd-C20oxrLMgTDcDRcpRQUwfisuA7En9WylYx5oZZMRFCvIFLZyChM4iA/s1590/64344F4D-AC52-4A65-8D74-A1E44382E2EB.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1522" data-original-width="1590" height="612" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjn_DtzkWK5w4oMNMqCzPSKqET1MM75IKAO6Nu1XIYygjnSrZ2RMotKpQLcis76gukBVnIaSWWXib8T9aqsX_iWRlilH2b0txwucJv-2eECfEGjtF39tf5W6wnHq88rbf2poDd-C20oxrLMgTDcDRcpRQUwfisuA7En9WylYx5oZZMRFCvIFLZyChM4iA/w640-h612/64344F4D-AC52-4A65-8D74-A1E44382E2EB.jpg" width="640" /></a></span></div><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;"><br /><span style="background-color: white;"><br /></span></span><p></p><p><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;"><span style="background-color: white;">Next up is the adorable, Magical Spring Stamp Set. What a cute set! So fun to color! I did not have the dies, so I fussy cut all the images before adhering them to my ink blended card panel.</span></span></p><p><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhi3rB3IOqqmIcUVlR16u-oBqdycds-jnKkzzmBznLvlLvuy1gwp-OVs5EY_THChOD4FMx44Q-MaO_MZsM3pTcWOBK3PlGS3dFL3VCSbUyiCu3gl2WLHshMyjWA73-IWyphBN3Ib-MpWwWETM1a9-UwBDst2f6qzWBVTIfla1BmjsGBoRoerF9K_jWqEw/s1429/eZy%20Watermark_06-03-2023_10-10-01AM.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1280" data-original-width="1429" height="574" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhi3rB3IOqqmIcUVlR16u-oBqdycds-jnKkzzmBznLvlLvuy1gwp-OVs5EY_THChOD4FMx44Q-MaO_MZsM3pTcWOBK3PlGS3dFL3VCSbUyiCu3gl2WLHshMyjWA73-IWyphBN3Ib-MpWwWETM1a9-UwBDst2f6qzWBVTIfla1BmjsGBoRoerF9K_jWqEw/w640-h574/eZy%20Watermark_06-03-2023_10-10-01AM.JPG" width="640" /></a></span></div><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;"><br /><span style="background-color: white;"><br /></span></span><p></p><p><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;"><span style="background-color: white;">For my third card, I used the Mushroom Stems Die Set. Again, colored with Copics. And that sentiment is from the So Sorry Stamp Set.</span></span></p><p><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHDOpM0jW_X3zp161EJdqDCSOTnuPZ-miNT1Vx5i2Up2AKlxUMTtedSxUML1QTQfbYxrs74XKxoZlVPFf81_yJCCUPS6zwP_dS6AHyLR9_HUVtwLIM3IH1Vf1VC0jva6MshXsCSDmARGCxNs9YGRtl44eNxaqPAYvXEIwts0PTnGrk6UHmsPxnruahsg/s1600/eZy%20Watermark_07-03-2023_11-32-15AM.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1586" data-original-width="1600" height="634" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHDOpM0jW_X3zp161EJdqDCSOTnuPZ-miNT1Vx5i2Up2AKlxUMTtedSxUML1QTQfbYxrs74XKxoZlVPFf81_yJCCUPS6zwP_dS6AHyLR9_HUVtwLIM3IH1Vf1VC0jva6MshXsCSDmARGCxNs9YGRtl44eNxaqPAYvXEIwts0PTnGrk6UHmsPxnruahsg/w640-h634/eZy%20Watermark_07-03-2023_11-32-15AM.JPG" width="640" /></a></span></div><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;"><br /><span style="background-color: white;"><br /></span></span><p></p><p><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;"><span style="background-color: white;">Last but not least is the Spring Florals Hot Foil Plate. I love this one! It foils so beautifully! I used some blue foil and colored the images with similar blue Coipcs. I left the background plain to really show off those pretty flowers!</span></span></p><p><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2c4WLP2Jd7wpzSPJcizPgHBeAqV2PKO7ZaTAbO-fNzsCRk_FL0gkAo9O3-3VWX9ySeulnlmLPoXnZCJjiMBjTaByeS0jX2GDdty4jGTbFUoUyEMdD6qPFwk6AdCfgQPoBDIf7105EJ7HV7xCzHKAKUr6oFva4UW3OTMKsYemWXKKmTFHRz9mkyWMsiA/s1600/eZy%20Watermark_07-03-2023_11-33-20AM.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1491" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2c4WLP2Jd7wpzSPJcizPgHBeAqV2PKO7ZaTAbO-fNzsCRk_FL0gkAo9O3-3VWX9ySeulnlmLPoXnZCJjiMBjTaByeS0jX2GDdty4jGTbFUoUyEMdD6qPFwk6AdCfgQPoBDIf7105EJ7HV7xCzHKAKUr6oFva4UW3OTMKsYemWXKKmTFHRz9mkyWMsiA/w596-h640/eZy%20Watermark_07-03-2023_11-33-20AM.JPG" width="596" /></a></span></div><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;"><br /><span style="background-color: white;">And that's it for me! I hope I've given you a few ideas on how to use some of the products from this <a href="https://www.simonsaysstamp.com/search?currency=USD&q=just+for+you+release&sscid=31k7_pn5u1&utm_source=ShareASale&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=1455744" target="_blank">awesome release</a>! Enjoy the rest of the hop and thanks so much for the visit!</span></span><p></p><p><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiWr09rj9QqabU3iZ_imJW7fVTTade5n7yYT7m06vSeSkGTNpmsx8c431CfyAIK_PKLPdT81qF1p_N5QTNWQsyAZgiHVu_ZPbzC0u4KW0OdGEOlop2L9JsgErH_BVNjXr2XnsUmxIxZU60JObBnJK8mKQH88q1hB4pMy5maV2b2r30O-nlHuhs1Cj42kA/s127/My%20Signature.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="71" data-original-width="127" height="71" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiWr09rj9QqabU3iZ_imJW7fVTTade5n7yYT7m06vSeSkGTNpmsx8c431CfyAIK_PKLPdT81qF1p_N5QTNWQsyAZgiHVu_ZPbzC0u4KW0OdGEOlop2L9JsgErH_BVNjXr2XnsUmxIxZU60JObBnJK8mKQH88q1hB4pMy5maV2b2r30O-nlHuhs1Cj42kA/s1600/My%20Signature.jpg" width="127" /></a></span></div><span style="font-family: inherit; 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<script async="true" class="linkdeli-widget" data-campaign="590e35df-42fd-4e3b-8b44-996057b73938" src="https://linkdeli.com/widget.js?id=f5e8378456858c916708"></script><!--LinkDeli Code End-->Barbhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17815566605069227773noreply@blogger.com71tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2982744981309100880.post-50312076114087693292023-02-17T07:00:00.145-06:002023-02-17T11:20:59.204-06:00SSS Be Creative Release Blog Hop Day 1!<p><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;"> <span>Hi friends!</span></span></p><p><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjm5m0auDiH-iA4V3uo3VjJ4zYfsWDyE4T5LIio002ebgKSEZabuoU3uENMJ_gRyXH3VlV2JlQX0EUbfu7eKTGrGncmT5YcSVSJzDLwsupMQrKx0dKI_SiR_AhCNrjD6KUI5XBD78Of9DSmBMB4JmGkQU7qSbIXFOECkApDzZ0nrTFFNBFOFJyBr2UJ0A/s925/SSS%20Be%20Creative%20Release%20Blog%20Banner.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="407" data-original-width="925" height="282" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjm5m0auDiH-iA4V3uo3VjJ4zYfsWDyE4T5LIio002ebgKSEZabuoU3uENMJ_gRyXH3VlV2JlQX0EUbfu7eKTGrGncmT5YcSVSJzDLwsupMQrKx0dKI_SiR_AhCNrjD6KUI5XBD78Of9DSmBMB4JmGkQU7qSbIXFOECkApDzZ0nrTFFNBFOFJyBr2UJ0A/w640-h282/SSS%20Be%20Creative%20Release%20Blog%20Banner.jpg" width="640" /></a></span></div><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><p><span style="font-family: inherit;">Welcome to my stop on the Simon Says Stamp, </span><a href="https://www.simonsaysstamp.com/search?currency=USD&q=Be+Creative+release&sscid=21k7_kxz0y&utm_source=ShareASale&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=1455744" style="font-family: inherit;" target="_blank">Be Creative release</a><span style="font-family: inherit;"> blog hop! What a fun release this is! So many awesome products to choose from!</span></p></span></span><p></p><p><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">This is day 1 of a 2-day hop so don't forget to stop by <a href="https://www.simonsaysstampblog.com/" target="_blank">Simon's blog</a> tomorrow for day 2 with a ton more inspiration! If you'd like to start at the beginning of today's hop, <a href="https://www.simonsaysstampblog.com/blog/be-creative-blog-hop-1/" target="_blank">head here to Simon's blog post</a>.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><u><b>FREE GIFT:</b></u></span></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgxPDBEsvEf_5rcyr8Sp6SV7tdoz6V5sm0vxMtGYzL0_2NG-uLRvuciUqhUR8YGYJUYfQYWRJoN1UAcxzXFouywXhfEP5QBNWgf4muS0rv6oKb-Uv58SG9kUdKXfwEhm7JUARpT89VU6T2XHrAWr-r2OYyXx5cwXHopkPbFnk289bwYsngnJygHFUfLzw/s4500/IMG_0088.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4500" data-original-width="4500" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgxPDBEsvEf_5rcyr8Sp6SV7tdoz6V5sm0vxMtGYzL0_2NG-uLRvuciUqhUR8YGYJUYfQYWRJoN1UAcxzXFouywXhfEP5QBNWgf4muS0rv6oKb-Uv58SG9kUdKXfwEhm7JUARpT89VU6T2XHrAWr-r2OYyXx5cwXHopkPbFnk289bwYsngnJygHFUfLzw/w400-h400/IMG_0088.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><br /><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: large;"></span><span style="font-size: large;"><span><span style="background-color: white;"><span>As
you can see from the banner above, if you shop during the hop, you'll
receive Simon's "Handcrafted With Love" 3x4 stamp set for free, with any
purchase! Use the code: ART4U at checkout. This promotion ends at 11:59
pm ET on 2/19.</span></span></span></span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="background-color: white;"><span> </span></span></span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="background-color: white;"><span><u><b>GIVEAWAY:</b></u> </span></span></span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">Simon
is also giving away a $25 gift certificate at every stop along the hop,
from the comment sections! Be sure to leave a comment below for a
chance to win. Simon will announce the winners on their blog on
Wednesday, February 22nd.</span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="background-color: white;"><span> </span></span></span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="background-color: white;"><span><u><b>SIMON GALLERIES:</b></u> </span></span></span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;"><span><span>Did you know Simon
has card galleries for each of their releases and their card kits, and
even a video gallery? It's true, and you can add your very own cards and
projects to these galleries! Here's a link to all the <a href="https://www.simonsaysstampblog.com/simon-brand-galleries/" style="color: #880909; text-decoration-line: none;" target="_blank">Simon Brand Galleries</a>, and here's the link to the <a href="https://www.simonsaysstampblog.com/blog/simon-brand-galleries/be-creative-2023-gallery/" target="_blank">Be Creative Gallery</a><a href="https://www.simonsaysstampblog.com/blog/simon-brand-galleries/holiday-sparkle-2022-gallery/" style="color: #880909; text-decoration-line: none;" target="_blank">.</a><a href="https://www.simonsaysstampblog.com/blog/simon-brand-galleries/cozy-hugs-2022-gallery/" style="color: #880909; text-decoration-line: none;" target="_blank"> </a>There is so much inspiration to see! I encourage you to check them out and add your own cards/projects as well!</span></span><span><span style="background-color: white;"><span> </span></span></span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="background-color: white;"><span> </span></span></span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="background-color: white;"><span><u><b>MY CARDS:</b></u> </span></span></span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">I've got three cards to share today, using 6 products I received from the new release. The one thing I didn't get a photo of is Simon's new Storage Envelopes. I LOVE THEM! They are a larger size and very sturdy, durable and so well made. Just wanted you to know that.</span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span><span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"> </span></span></span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span><span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Okay, for my first card, I used the darling, Vitamin Sea stamp set. I did not have the coordinating dies, so I fussy cut all the images after coloring them with Copic Markers. Then I adhered them to an ink blended background. This is such an adorable set and so fun to play with!</span></span></span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="background-color: white;"><span><br /></span></span></span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="background-color: white;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJG58hBhszBnaAbe6Bp5wSsF3MMApkCFtRQGwi_T6a2V02U5AJeC6uPC4eSdKbKp-xpzTjy8KLVFf31xQr3U2pziTqsIIZ1pfxIPEHOYi7P17B4xde845tYpZM746RMgmNsGxF-VX73b4vj8ZZjK2S0tQJJIxwPUbTyiq4Lm2AL1MWVP46uLSzXMVepg/s1273/eZy%20Watermark_13-02-2023_11-58-50AM.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1271" data-original-width="1273" height="638" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJG58hBhszBnaAbe6Bp5wSsF3MMApkCFtRQGwi_T6a2V02U5AJeC6uPC4eSdKbKp-xpzTjy8KLVFf31xQr3U2pziTqsIIZ1pfxIPEHOYi7P17B4xde845tYpZM746RMgmNsGxF-VX73b4vj8ZZjK2S0tQJJIxwPUbTyiq4Lm2AL1MWVP46uLSzXMVepg/w640-h638/eZy%20Watermark_13-02-2023_11-58-50AM.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Up next is the Brush Strokes stencil. I love the possibilities with this product! I paired it with the new, Journaling Sentiment Strips and some pretty inks from Simon, for a rainbow effect on an encouraging card! And to hold my stencil and paper in place, I used the new Stamp and Stencil Mat.</span></div></span></span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhtmNKC9IPGNymYHEoFtvOIJX4TmaVVjAJFyTOliQm-pZE1aKF4z50MXWtgSsESsl1fdI_fF0cvZkFPhYfCUysxGSD6mDTQda2b0KRvMOEC2Na1YpWnhEkSuMJsKeClKzx84h-fx6YVnOsoz2ug6uD95fGThVnFZVKYRsqo1c4gCH3UTgG5kr_IRNlOnw/s1583/IMG_0079.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1566" data-original-width="1583" height="634" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhtmNKC9IPGNymYHEoFtvOIJX4TmaVVjAJFyTOliQm-pZE1aKF4z50MXWtgSsESsl1fdI_fF0cvZkFPhYfCUysxGSD6mDTQda2b0KRvMOEC2Na1YpWnhEkSuMJsKeClKzx84h-fx6YVnOsoz2ug6uD95fGThVnFZVKYRsqo1c4gCH3UTgG5kr_IRNlOnw/w640-h634/IMG_0079.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><span style="background-color: white;"><br /><span style="font-family: inherit;">My third and final card uses two more fun products! The Angularium Cling stamp and the Simply Fabulous Die set. It's a simple card but I do love that Seafoam Ink color! </span></span></span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="background-color: white;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh29-bCSy3Ga37p-eDvH9FY9jmeidCx46H6mTAx_ORHUN9v0HJebVQIRcSVsPE1_iOc7Spx7YXeELkYD3mH8wnL22bbgIfoteSjPPx14OiucEP2ZuBh4jhE3yHyCwcEys0IhrsB2EIZoL0mTd_Q4JI1V9mNzRzSbsu7nqi_2-ykuxNongr_098cz_vUdg/s1600/eZy%20Watermark_13-02-2023_11-59-50AM.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1567" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh29-bCSy3Ga37p-eDvH9FY9jmeidCx46H6mTAx_ORHUN9v0HJebVQIRcSVsPE1_iOc7Spx7YXeELkYD3mH8wnL22bbgIfoteSjPPx14OiucEP2ZuBh4jhE3yHyCwcEys0IhrsB2EIZoL0mTd_Q4JI1V9mNzRzSbsu7nqi_2-ykuxNongr_098cz_vUdg/w626-h640/eZy%20Watermark_13-02-2023_11-59-50AM.JPG" width="626" /></a></div><br /><span><br /></span></span></span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span><span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">And that's it for me! I hope I've given you a couple ideas for using some of the products from this <a href="https://www.simonsaysstamp.com/search?currency=USD&q=Be+Creative+release&sscid=21k7_kxz0y&utm_source=ShareASale&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=1455744" target="_blank">wonderful release</a>! Don't forget tomorrow is day 2 of the hop, starting on Simon's blog! </span></span></span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="background-color: white;"><span><br /></span></span></span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span><span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Enjoy the rest of today's hop and thank you so much for stopping by!</span></span></span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="background-color: white;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgvqLBg44njvDicSObKwGECKnhwPR_N8eifwQiC22MTi4tMLAqsAbmVgwGQASAVCxAFnTHWf_8DtviF4euKTiozHvVtVftEp-O7vLUDc0NVddirsox9cedtrXBv-W_7A2TfwxLmQkKtRaPsMIfhP1lS4ioX4xmeg5ruBku5p8MIlaWutf3_B4MGXbyPdw/s127/My%20Signature.jpg" style="clear: left; 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<script async="true" class="linkdeli-widget" data-campaign="78e23ccb-8842-45dd-bc64-625cf339880a" src="https://linkdeli.com/widget.js?id=f5e8378456858c916708"></script><!--LinkDeli Code End-->Barbhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17815566605069227773noreply@blogger.com88tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2982744981309100880.post-72842193766498222023-01-21T07:00:00.187-06:002023-01-21T11:59:28.643-06:00Hugs and Kisses Release Blog Hop Day 2!<p> <span style="font-size: large;">Hi friends!</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">Welcome to my stop on the Simon Says Stamp, <a href="https://www.simonsaysstamp.com/category/shop-simon-releases-vip?sscid=11k7_owa7k&utm_source=ShareASale&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=1455744" target="_blank">Hugs</a> and <a href="https://www.simonsaysstamp.com/category/shop-simon-releases-vip?sscid=11k7_ow5tn&utm_source=ShareASale&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=1455744" target="_blank">Kisses</a> release blog hop! </span></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh51bnxtKl2lkF-3OLRacTooWMEVGiSJaAcpvpM69xW6WcqhD5TR6YDPsrOVUMp6iZEfPGwvmzCoEtTHjf-C0ohlPuUBEy458VF_zQDkwSoHA7ctFXcWcAUjNMoK0QBuZG5jShUI5MQhNrIO6TYxYYYwZa0CpRgA_JoHaFQn44TFbrhbcxfNMB33oveqg/s1097/IMG_9851.PNG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="485" data-original-width="1097" height="282" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh51bnxtKl2lkF-3OLRacTooWMEVGiSJaAcpvpM69xW6WcqhD5TR6YDPsrOVUMp6iZEfPGwvmzCoEtTHjf-C0ohlPuUBEy458VF_zQDkwSoHA7ctFXcWcAUjNMoK0QBuZG5jShUI5MQhNrIO6TYxYYYwZa0CpRgA_JoHaFQn44TFbrhbcxfNMB33oveqg/w640-h282/IMG_9851.PNG" width="640" /></a></div><p><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">If you'd like to start at the beginning of the hop, <a href="https://www.simonsaysstampblog.com/#!watch" target="_blank">click here to be taken to Simon's blog</a>. This is day 2 of the hop, so be sure not to miss the fabulous inspiration from yesterday's hop, which started <a href="https://www.simonsaysstampblog.com/blog/hugs-and-kisses-hop-1/" target="_blank">here</a>.</span></p><p></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><b><u>FREE GIFT:</u></b></span></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiFS5sH81hRYNhCGRTnTvmuivQZQLNtbzulBQ_mO8RQm51MEbXXYsLgXMXul4uS9g4r1A6_EKvhN_0l3itgzIZbpBoN3J2uH6mOOVRrGeuZ3CCbaBS24wFJrdktfltTM_yO9eU-FaWIykavjg3hL_Q2V5hFzbCoBDrDK8tnSlH9JDMyWQGdxyiAlsVnRA/s4500/IMG_9837.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4500" data-original-width="4500" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiFS5sH81hRYNhCGRTnTvmuivQZQLNtbzulBQ_mO8RQm51MEbXXYsLgXMXul4uS9g4r1A6_EKvhN_0l3itgzIZbpBoN3J2uH6mOOVRrGeuZ3CCbaBS24wFJrdktfltTM_yO9eU-FaWIykavjg3hL_Q2V5hFzbCoBDrDK8tnSlH9JDMyWQGdxyiAlsVnRA/w400-h400/IMG_9837.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">As you can see from the banner above, if you shop during the hop, you'll receive Simon's "End of the Rainbow" 3x4 stamp set for free, with any purchase! Use the code: RBW23 at checkout. This promotion ends at 11:59 pm ET on 1/22.</span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="background-color: white; font-size: x-large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="background-color: white; font-size: x-large;"><b><u>GIVEAWAY:</u></b></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="background-color: white; font-size: x-large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">Simon is also giving away a $25 gift certificate at every stop along the hop, from the comment sections! Be sure to leave a comment below for a chance to win. Simon will announce the winners on their blog on Wednesday, January 25th.</span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;"><b><u>SIMON GALLERIES:</u></b></span></div><p style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">Did you know Simon has card galleries for each of their releases and their card kits, and even a video gallery? It's true, and you can add your very own cards and projects to these galleries! Here's a link to all the <a href="https://www.simonsaysstampblog.com/simon-brand-galleries/" style="color: #880909; text-decoration-line: none;" target="_blank">Simon Brand Galleries</a>, and here's the link to the <a href="https://www.simonsaysstampblog.com/blog/simon-brand-galleries/hugs-2022-gallery/" target="_blank">Hugs release gallery</a> and the link to the new, <a href="https://www.simonsaysstampblog.com/blog/simon-brand-galleries/kisses-2023-gallery/" target="_blank">Kisses release gallery</a><a href="https://www.simonsaysstampblog.com/blog/simon-brand-galleries/holiday-sparkle-2022-gallery/" style="color: #880909; text-decoration-line: none;" target="_blank">.</a><a href="https://www.simonsaysstampblog.com/blog/simon-brand-galleries/cozy-hugs-2022-gallery/" style="color: #880909; text-decoration-line: none;" target="_blank"> </a>There is so much inspiration to see! I encourage you to check them out and add your own cards/projects as well!</span></p><p style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;"><b><u>MY CARDS:</u></b></span></p><p style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">I've got lots of cards to share today because we did not have a hop for Simon's last release called, <a href="https://www.simonsaysstamp.com/category/shop-simon-releases-vip?sscid=11k7_owa7k&utm_source=ShareASale&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=1455744" target="_blank">Hugs</a> This <a href="https://www.simonsaysstamp.com/category/shop-simon-releases-vip?sscid=11k7_ow5tn&utm_source=ShareASale&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=1455744" target="_blank">newest release called, Kisses</a> is being celebrated, along with last month's Hugs release. Hence the title - Hugs and Kisses! So, some of you may have seen a few of these cards on Instagram already, but </span>I<span style="font-family: inherit;"> wanted to share them here too.</span></span></p><p style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><b><u>HUGS RELEASE CARDS:</u></b></span></span></p><p style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Up first are a few cards I created with products from the previous <a href="https://www.simonsaysstamp.com/category/shop-simon-releases-vip?sscid=11k7_owa7k&utm_source=ShareASale&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=1455744" target="_blank">Hugs release</a>. This is a fun one! I used the Layered Love Letters stencil set.</span></span></p><p style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-size: large;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjHhgxLoeyet7VbfraDAtc00zFW6Dy1wKhOzr8Yv6Is6e1cTPNVBt2IYaxbhM6w-s866h9qqR4FSky9ZnOFe9OQu8xqEz_p-L7Y4B2ifj754JW8_inqB0aXk5aEsZyVCSIIosWQINQayJQysq8pYGowBB08i6PkTlUz1rNW7BxnRMqNxwrpO0jybfaogA/s1282/IMG_9835.PNG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1264" data-original-width="1282" height="632" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjHhgxLoeyet7VbfraDAtc00zFW6Dy1wKhOzr8Yv6Is6e1cTPNVBt2IYaxbhM6w-s866h9qqR4FSky9ZnOFe9OQu8xqEz_p-L7Y4B2ifj754JW8_inqB0aXk5aEsZyVCSIIosWQINQayJQysq8pYGowBB08i6PkTlUz1rNW7BxnRMqNxwrpO0jybfaogA/w640-h632/IMG_9835.PNG" width="640" /></a></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><p></p><div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">I love how this next one turned out. Perfect for someone who has lost a beloved pet. I used the Love Paw die set, along with the beautiful, Spun Glass embossing folder.</span></div><div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; font-size: x-large; text-align: right;"><span style="text-align: left;"> </span><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgfr7NJSwou6rVlMk1ce9_Oj7sd_ghdnirGjhgLPpGCN8GicR_EsTCETE_Llj3m3ZXYbNz-o3YGsslVR5HvHFicdLl1F4mX8hez00RCRvPXzYgHz6nTpsQ13ZF_fRa1WXIR837VVaeg73SClYg56z1RPRNUOMxAzKJtulXXAFAoCkXUjJISIc0PaIm_Iw/s1600/eZy%20Watermark_11-12-2022_12-49-30PM.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1547" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgfr7NJSwou6rVlMk1ce9_Oj7sd_ghdnirGjhgLPpGCN8GicR_EsTCETE_Llj3m3ZXYbNz-o3YGsslVR5HvHFicdLl1F4mX8hez00RCRvPXzYgHz6nTpsQ13ZF_fRa1WXIR837VVaeg73SClYg56z1RPRNUOMxAzKJtulXXAFAoCkXUjJISIc0PaIm_Iw/w618-h640/eZy%20Watermark_11-12-2022_12-49-30PM.JPG" width="618" /></a></div><p style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-size: large;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="text-align: left;"><br /></span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">These next two cards were created using the awesome, Jumbled Hearts cling stamp. I white embossed both on Simon's very cool, Color Blend Cardstock! </span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgF7bKydxxPYTeKtlTy7Ga7GOqIBP4gGx39kb4VUlZir_L5Aew69J2w3g9WWDYs_76wh7vzUSj_5gV3uDxp7xKe2KM2WESFv57YB4CNPpmh1ORFtjCxFMIh8Hq7A80HxqRLTJAxyQvY5oQMwBAS5bIdPhekpODybDimhFRcVR1vwBpewgk69AVs1P03bg/s1600/eZy%20Watermark_11-12-2022_12-45-16PM.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1489" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgF7bKydxxPYTeKtlTy7Ga7GOqIBP4gGx39kb4VUlZir_L5Aew69J2w3g9WWDYs_76wh7vzUSj_5gV3uDxp7xKe2KM2WESFv57YB4CNPpmh1ORFtjCxFMIh8Hq7A80HxqRLTJAxyQvY5oQMwBAS5bIdPhekpODybDimhFRcVR1vwBpewgk69AVs1P03bg/w596-h640/eZy%20Watermark_11-12-2022_12-45-16PM.JPG" width="596" /></a></span></div><span style="font-size: large;"><br /><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></span><p></p><p style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b><u>KISSES RELEASE CARDS:</u></b></span></p><p style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-size: large;">I love this, Lace Kaleidoscope cling stamp! I decided it would look really pretty with a softly blended, rainbow background! And the sentiment is from the Love Ya die set, designed by Cathy Zielske.</span></p><p style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-size: large;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjG_wmhA__Bs4kNPovsZwLfz2yTCGFtefecGT2LTI3Zqi636sl1VHSz8rXdEkmoJJTT6L-R29U_uV1nhBWLK56Yn5ocWMeP4Fld4mXlW5L4hrMHeibJRtQ3t_Q8yK8Luh7LbMKVokGE8ypq6gy52xxyE9ZdCtPEeH2uUM8kT-QD1Z42zui0LXgE7h1weg/s1583/eZy%20Watermark_09-01-2023_03-14-10PM.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1583" data-original-width="1465" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjG_wmhA__Bs4kNPovsZwLfz2yTCGFtefecGT2LTI3Zqi636sl1VHSz8rXdEkmoJJTT6L-R29U_uV1nhBWLK56Yn5ocWMeP4Fld4mXlW5L4hrMHeibJRtQ3t_Q8yK8Luh7LbMKVokGE8ypq6gy52xxyE9ZdCtPEeH2uUM8kT-QD1Z42zui0LXgE7h1weg/w592-h640/eZy%20Watermark_09-01-2023_03-14-10PM.JPG" width="592" /></a></span></div><span style="font-size: large;"><br /><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></span><p></p><p style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">The Heart Chain die set is a fun one! You can use it for adorable, sweet cards with lots of different colors, or use it like I did on this card, and make it more elegant. And that's Simon's new, Champagne Cardstock too. It's so beautiful!</span></span></p><p style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-size: large;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_SknrE_DNIjVyvZT4PdPxm4h60DxC341aNu93iTJNVBEWF1Qfq3f3NuiW_f7bN6zkgdBBxeC_pE3tXxgcQG88iURYA1aRJdaPOFYmuQ6bHoztbIjc-eui_Sk8_AxbIvazPi3hgUTRiDIBZjUsXM_qWrl-Gu4avnvt7084Tp2Hk6hzObL8J6baysu6sg/s1334/eZy%20Watermark_09-01-2023_03-15-30PM.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1220" data-original-width="1334" height="586" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_SknrE_DNIjVyvZT4PdPxm4h60DxC341aNu93iTJNVBEWF1Qfq3f3NuiW_f7bN6zkgdBBxeC_pE3tXxgcQG88iURYA1aRJdaPOFYmuQ6bHoztbIjc-eui_Sk8_AxbIvazPi3hgUTRiDIBZjUsXM_qWrl-Gu4avnvt7084Tp2Hk6hzObL8J6baysu6sg/w640-h586/eZy%20Watermark_09-01-2023_03-15-30PM.JPG" width="640" /></a></span></div><p style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></span></p><p style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Up next is the Candy Hearts layering stencil set. Just think of all the different colors you could use with this set! So fun!</span></span></p><p></p><p style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-size: large;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgAQr_kFxjLbSr5E4ATNP8jHJL6EdshU_MS4UWXcmrPGxTxYuV7rxYUE7I1HONWYklC1S2RgVNIHqbpMELggicfiH5Ci5TEBP1hF7_JKpj75PMWCqxVwcZGjD6b_cU8Lf13h8KvGK2vN0lOOqGD-tQRiMrEjuZqL2yDSiH4smqwpL4tkeWcpzmn1IqvAQ/s1591/eZy%20Watermark_09-01-2023_03-17-00PM.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1492" data-original-width="1591" height="600" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgAQr_kFxjLbSr5E4ATNP8jHJL6EdshU_MS4UWXcmrPGxTxYuV7rxYUE7I1HONWYklC1S2RgVNIHqbpMELggicfiH5Ci5TEBP1hF7_JKpj75PMWCqxVwcZGjD6b_cU8Lf13h8KvGK2vN0lOOqGD-tQRiMrEjuZqL2yDSiH4smqwpL4tkeWcpzmn1IqvAQ/w640-h600/eZy%20Watermark_09-01-2023_03-17-00PM.JPG" width="640" /></a></span></div><span style="font-size: large;"><br /><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></span><p></p><p style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-size: large;">Last but not least is a card combining a few products from both releases. From the Hugs release, I used the Spun Glass embossing folder again, then did some water coloring on the gorgeous, Forever Yours stamp set. And for the sentiment, I used the Hi There Greetings stamp set from the Kisses release. </span></p><p style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-size: large;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhjfzB9ECFDXVxi0Y_XhE1-MJG1qFq97fAd-N86bdIUrIUxxVGKbgU1aHefNGBG1zNmsSNvNPDdvnmN8pwSU4Q8YSkEiTRC1X_6Ort6MggFpHDQNCwNV6nvHFxJf1VniBdmYdaZevkS09_B5ntG5g77lC2-YdfFGHGjMROTjZmMteb6eSlzb_FAGpYxRA/s1501/eZy%20Watermark_09-01-2023_03-13-01PM.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1501" data-original-width="1421" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhjfzB9ECFDXVxi0Y_XhE1-MJG1qFq97fAd-N86bdIUrIUxxVGKbgU1aHefNGBG1zNmsSNvNPDdvnmN8pwSU4Q8YSkEiTRC1X_6Ort6MggFpHDQNCwNV6nvHFxJf1VniBdmYdaZevkS09_B5ntG5g77lC2-YdfFGHGjMROTjZmMteb6eSlzb_FAGpYxRA/w606-h640/eZy%20Watermark_09-01-2023_03-13-01PM.JPG" width="606" /></a></span></div><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></span><p></p><p style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Whew! That was a lot of cards but I hope you found some inspiration for using some of the products from <a href="https://www.simonsaysstamp.com/category/shop-simon-releases-vip?sscid=11k7_ow5tn&utm_source=ShareASale&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=1455744" target="_blank">both releases</a>! Your next stop on the hop is the talented, <a href="https://housesbuiltofcards.blogspot.com/2023/01/love-card-trio-simon-says-stamp-kisses.html" target="_blank">Heather Hoffman!</a></span></span></p><p style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Thank you so much for stopping by! Enjoy the rest of the hop!</span></span></p><p style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-size: large;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-jfvPEntyBq41pwemhZIE8nRPX-mgOMVDD7xI1KlkjqnvJD7oo3ZqMvzmQKzG-KshxvvuTzToilFTsfw405NBETG-IuStSOkcwfU7UJikojAcBcItb56J5IACbt8ZesoK8oetVumsN3krX19C2iRnvN_8fFNJ5OozEfUEcomDMgZn_O5K-fqIQ_j0Hg/s127/My%20Signature.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="71" data-original-width="127" height="71" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-jfvPEntyBq41pwemhZIE8nRPX-mgOMVDD7xI1KlkjqnvJD7oo3ZqMvzmQKzG-KshxvvuTzToilFTsfw405NBETG-IuStSOkcwfU7UJikojAcBcItb56J5IACbt8ZesoK8oetVumsN3krX19C2iRnvN_8fFNJ5OozEfUEcomDMgZn_O5K-fqIQ_j0Hg/s1600/My%20Signature.jpg" width="127" /></a></span></div><span style="font-size: large;"><br /><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></span><p></p><p style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></span></p><p style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><b><u><br /></u></b></span></span></p><p style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><b><u>HOP ORDER:</u></b></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="background-color: white; 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<script async="true" class="linkdeli-widget" data-campaign="1be05af2-1afd-4a3b-9911-d3e96889d47e" src="https://linkdeli.com/widget.js?id=f5e8378456858c916708"></script><!--LinkDeli Code End-->Barbhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17815566605069227773noreply@blogger.com68tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2982744981309100880.post-75511788121436457132022-12-02T07:00:00.238-06:002022-12-02T09:35:22.848-06:00SSS DieCember Release Blog Hop Day 1!<p><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;"> <span>Hi friends!</span></span></p><p><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;"><span>Welcome to my stop on the Simon Says Stamp, DieCember release blog hop!</span><span> Have you seen the <a href="https://www.simonsaysstamp.com/search?currency=USD&q=diecember+2022&sscid=c1k6_p4ag&utm_source=ShareASale&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=1455744" target="_blank">new DieCember release?</a> It's awesome and I'm excited to share some inspiration with you!</span></span></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEij6qW4HmANWWrXJQZW46YJ1BW2sRuDHzaxXI1fIQ5_sVc1IhIsofKgwbHgJbo89YI66N4cOpsgRwMNHQzK9em1MnDhO1UkycdYj3D-rw7tiH1V9qXPceYaZ9FMRgkc-pYziyZKaU3S0BfUZDW-k6BY_WdDm0xJspa7KD7iXOGq5A8zP0L-Nm3TO9wxYQ/s928/IMG_9372.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="408" data-original-width="928" height="282" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEij6qW4HmANWWrXJQZW46YJ1BW2sRuDHzaxXI1fIQ5_sVc1IhIsofKgwbHgJbo89YI66N4cOpsgRwMNHQzK9em1MnDhO1UkycdYj3D-rw7tiH1V9qXPceYaZ9FMRgkc-pYziyZKaU3S0BfUZDW-k6BY_WdDm0xJspa7KD7iXOGq5A8zP0L-Nm3TO9wxYQ/w640-h282/IMG_9372.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><span><p><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">If you'd like to start at the beginning of the hop, click here to be taken to <a href="https://www.simonsaysstampblog.com/blog/our-10th-annual-diecember-starts-now/" target="_blank">Simon's blog</a>. This is day one of a two-day hop, so be sure to stop by <a href="https://www.simonsaysstampblog.com/" target="_blank">Simon's blog</a> again tomorrow for lots more inspiration!</span></p></span><p></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><b><u><br /></u></b></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><b><u>FREE GIFT:</u></b></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><b></b></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjqbCGRX6gb_seeNt_euaUWv2I5P09wApOSTY4G9A148xzzvirbETSXEhYOOYUgr6o07vzNs_uHuBf9YWqnjsR6AgAtJYg8wZxHKHYYq5a8hD64hjuY_2ImSaVZluf3t_RcRZr6DBJrSiZQm9n7u6fTkyu-ZMQQ_oyC7mWWPu5ZH8C-rk4-GYMcXCgaTA/s4500/IMG_9370.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4500" data-original-width="4500" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjqbCGRX6gb_seeNt_euaUWv2I5P09wApOSTY4G9A148xzzvirbETSXEhYOOYUgr6o07vzNs_uHuBf9YWqnjsR6AgAtJYg8wZxHKHYYq5a8hD64hjuY_2ImSaVZluf3t_RcRZr6DBJrSiZQm9n7u6fTkyu-ZMQQ_oyC7mWWPu5ZH8C-rk4-GYMcXCgaTA/w400-h400/IMG_9370.JPG" width="400" /></a></b></span></div><span style="font-size: large;"><b><br /></b></span><span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">As you can see from the banner above, if you shop during the hop, you'll receive Simon's "Merry on a Line" die for free, with any purchase of $25 or more! Use the code: MERRY at checkout. This promotion ends at 11:59 pm ET on 12/4.</span></span><p></p><p><b><u><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;"><br /></span></u></b></p><p><b><u><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">GIVEAWAY:</span></u></b></p><p><span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">Simon is also giving away a $25 gift certificate at every stop along the hop, from the comment sections! Be sure to leave a comment below for a chance to win. Simon will announce the winners on their blog on Wednesday, December 7th.</span></span></p><p style="background-color: white;"><u><b><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;"><br /></span></b></u></p><p style="background-color: white;"><u><b><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">SIMON GALLERIES: </span></b></u></p><p style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">Did you know Simon has card galleries for each of their releases and their card kits, and even a video gallery? It's true and you can add your very own cards and projects to these galleries! Here's a link to all the <a href="https://www.simonsaysstampblog.com/simon-brand-galleries/" style="color: #880909; text-decoration-line: none;" target="_blank">Simon Brand Galleries</a>, and here's the link to the new, <a href="https://www.simonsaysstampblog.com/blog/simon-brand-galleries/diecember-2022-gallery/" target="_blank">DieCember release gallery</a><a href="https://www.simonsaysstampblog.com/blog/simon-brand-galleries/holiday-sparkle-2022-gallery/" style="color: #880909; text-decoration-line: none;" target="_blank">.</a><a href="https://www.simonsaysstampblog.com/blog/simon-brand-galleries/cozy-hugs-2022-gallery/" style="color: #880909; text-decoration-line: none;" target="_blank"> </a>There is so much inspiration to see! I encourage you to check them out and add your own cards/projects as well!</span></p><p style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;"><b><u><br /></u></b></span></p><p style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;"><b><u>MY CARDS:</u></b></span></p><p style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">My first card showcases the beautiful, Fanfare Border die. I also used Simon's new, Pawsitively Velvet Cardstock to cut two of the images. I thought an older, congratulations die was perfect in the center. It's a simple card but pretty too! Wish you could see the velvety texture!</span></p><p style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-weight: bold; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi1CS8-pD4H3cHVUxOQfPch9VmQ63smmbfELunth3qIQq20OYEdghUuS_xZX6GfczJgKayWh_Cd1vE9vmuaD6Zzt5evJzfYuaG5Sq9OpUbEnGw0tv9l4rbZ9WcH_3RpCnWAmHCeeUb3B4Xs15fyZhR0atYDbSFrCMPfq-u03wl4J4LszESReDG3hh9K_Q/s1229/eZy%20Watermark_23-11-2022_11-25-25AM.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1208" data-original-width="1229" height="630" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi1CS8-pD4H3cHVUxOQfPch9VmQ63smmbfELunth3qIQq20OYEdghUuS_xZX6GfczJgKayWh_Cd1vE9vmuaD6Zzt5evJzfYuaG5Sq9OpUbEnGw0tv9l4rbZ9WcH_3RpCnWAmHCeeUb3B4Xs15fyZhR0atYDbSFrCMPfq-u03wl4J4LszESReDG3hh9K_Q/w640-h630/eZy%20Watermark_23-11-2022_11-25-25AM.JPG" width="640" /></a></span></div><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;"><br /><br /></span><p></p><p style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">Next up is a set of thank you cards. It was so easy to whip these up using the Thank You Cover Plate die! Just choose some fun colors and layer it all up!</span></p><p style="background-color: white;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiqBCNvxYDdG3vpeKEvCO8ohVmWehFX_MR6hDfzm642GJaCpDC9srRDnv9on2ff01q7VHuYgx-OC4Hg_mVPxttfUrgSCfM_-8icJW2qTNkcf1TKzn7E6Yit6MiH13LhgGWLVbQQ_IbccEklj3c2Cm5tLZkkVAwTtqs-WqiYyVHeSB16LrdqBnrWk-KJNg/s1413/eZy%20Watermark_23-11-2022_11-28-00AM.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1413" data-original-width="1410" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiqBCNvxYDdG3vpeKEvCO8ohVmWehFX_MR6hDfzm642GJaCpDC9srRDnv9on2ff01q7VHuYgx-OC4Hg_mVPxttfUrgSCfM_-8icJW2qTNkcf1TKzn7E6Yit6MiH13LhgGWLVbQQ_IbccEklj3c2Cm5tLZkkVAwTtqs-WqiYyVHeSB16LrdqBnrWk-KJNg/w638-h640/eZy%20Watermark_23-11-2022_11-28-00AM.JPG" width="638" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;"><br /></span><p></p><p style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">Okay, this next die set is called, Leafy Teardrop. I used alcohol inks on a panel of Yupo paper before cutting it out and pairing it with an older embossing folder.</span></p><p style="background-color: white;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi434pQAxBKNv8ugHU7XbHkhn8A_E9HMwm4tRZe1c4BTPBYBnd8qXWwtHqOMCsP89EzvITq5fANyp3ETLkzNtSWhrnyQbT9WFaRh9nppt0hdWRiIFBuvtd_UodY93kWwBICY8GhNHlfn08mbZA-8mNxRA6qtIwVCdWtrKZnJR91DEsHjkevo_0SRePl0w/s1304/eZy%20Watermark_23-11-2022_11-27-03AM.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1304" data-original-width="1267" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi434pQAxBKNv8ugHU7XbHkhn8A_E9HMwm4tRZe1c4BTPBYBnd8qXWwtHqOMCsP89EzvITq5fANyp3ETLkzNtSWhrnyQbT9WFaRh9nppt0hdWRiIFBuvtd_UodY93kWwBICY8GhNHlfn08mbZA-8mNxRA6qtIwVCdWtrKZnJR91DEsHjkevo_0SRePl0w/w622-h640/eZy%20Watermark_23-11-2022_11-27-03AM.JPG" width="622" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;"><br /></span><p></p><p style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">Up next is this beautiful stamp set called, Holiday Florals. I chose to only use the leaves and berry images from the set and I love how this turned out! Pink and green are my fave colors for Christmas! I paired this one with a snowflake embossing folder from a previous release.</span></p><p style="background-color: white;"></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgHORRuMDxKexqIuL2fJ_a6pfW8KSgba85o_d9m5US4P9GAkK3R_BGkh0ByQucXpP0l7MeYyI0BH_KTPB12yd78y2DXSkQkfCpI2Er-l6tODmHiSCaxsKhEYPCLaa8SGL0thVmcT3EO0hRHjJiyKjJ1vDgbKgNPzZDW88rQsfkRkJpdXselFwl7wVqeHQ/s1324/eZy%20Watermark_23-11-2022_11-39-56AM.JPG" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1324" data-original-width="1239" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgHORRuMDxKexqIuL2fJ_a6pfW8KSgba85o_d9m5US4P9GAkK3R_BGkh0ByQucXpP0l7MeYyI0BH_KTPB12yd78y2DXSkQkfCpI2Er-l6tODmHiSCaxsKhEYPCLaa8SGL0thVmcT3EO0hRHjJiyKjJ1vDgbKgNPzZDW88rQsfkRkJpdXselFwl7wVqeHQ/w598-h640/eZy%20Watermark_23-11-2022_11-39-56AM.JPG" width="598" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><br /><br /><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">For my last card, I played with this stencil set called, Layering Poinsettias. I thought it would be fun to use blues/aquas for the flowers, instead of the traditional pinks/reds. I added a few frosty sequins in the centers for a bit more interest. And by the way, Simon's inks are awesome to use with stencils!</span><p></p><p style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;"><b></b></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;"><b><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh4L01zxvner3GUOdsUNkaFgsfKOIH5I4oBauzzXLvja7DwkM0y_U3xIJZuKGCu980fORQZuFl1CEov0nsCio7xV7Fb4bGZX1saJuF7PRn40JI1mYeQECfMRXACqTQQE7Lhp_m17ksisqo5DFZ-PDmo_runPCNmTMZwkRr8A_FbreMZnGEmKp8nBkmQFA/s1517/eZy%20Watermark_23-11-2022_11-40-47AM.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1469" data-original-width="1517" height="620" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh4L01zxvner3GUOdsUNkaFgsfKOIH5I4oBauzzXLvja7DwkM0y_U3xIJZuKGCu980fORQZuFl1CEov0nsCio7xV7Fb4bGZX1saJuF7PRn40JI1mYeQECfMRXACqTQQE7Lhp_m17ksisqo5DFZ-PDmo_runPCNmTMZwkRr8A_FbreMZnGEmKp8nBkmQFA/w640-h620/eZy%20Watermark_23-11-2022_11-40-47AM.JPG" width="640" /></a></b></span></div><span><p style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">I hope I've given you a few ideas on using some of the new <a href="https://www.simonsaysstamp.com/search?currency=USD&q=diecember+2022&sscid=c1k6_p4ag&utm_source=ShareASale&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=1455744" target="_blank">DieCember products!</a> </span><span style="font-size: x-large;">Up next on the hop is my sweet and talented friend, </span><a href="https://www.handmadebyheatherruwe.com/" style="font-size: x-large;" target="_blank">Heather!</a><span style="font-size: x-large;"> </span><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;"> </span></p><p style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">Thank you so much for stopping by today!</span><span style="font-size: x-large;"> </span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: xx-large; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgvkNoF4kox-QaaJlKHrbiPugp1QCy8Hl4-GNQ84Augpt3thqrbrKI-6hYxB4j0uV2jz5LzoJ27oXneP6Ye4KUjDbm2A6DgzdwWcSlZqoTQgxvx7OTiK1PzGVFFMWCDeLhWGvdxkiJprFxtJlLHVjREcKhyKM609nzEQODoUA4xl_LrCWMRt2hccWQTTw/s127/My%20Signature.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="71" data-original-width="127" height="71" 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href="https://bdengler4.blogspot.com/2022/12/sss-diecember-release-blog-hop-day-1.html" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank">Barb Engler</a> <<you are here<u></u><u></u></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small; margin: 0px;"><span class="im" style="color: #500050;"></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small; margin: 0px;"><a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.handmadebyheatherruwe.com/2022/12/diecember-release-blog-hop.html&source=gmail&ust=1670081663987000&usg=AOvVaw06GMYi2ZZCrSAeTRnZJJWV" href="https://www.handmadebyheatherruwe.com/2022/12/diecember-release-blog-hop.html" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank">Heather Ruwe</a></p><p style="background-color: white;"><br /></p><p style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: 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<script async="true" class="linkdeli-widget" data-campaign="5aec07db-c0f5-4e19-bcfb-fb73f6181c0b" src="https://linkdeli.com/widget.js?id=f5e8378456858c916708"></script><!--LinkDeli Code End-->Barbhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17815566605069227773noreply@blogger.com79tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2982744981309100880.post-15845242831598303832022-11-11T07:00:00.129-06:002022-11-11T10:44:52.057-06:00SSS Holiday Sparkle Release Blog Hop - Day 1!<p><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;"> Hi everyone!</span></p><p><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">Welcome to my stop on the Simon Says Stamp, <a href="https://www.simonsaysstamp.com/category/shop-simon-releases-vip?sscid=b1k6_bes11&utm_source=ShareASale&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=1455744" target="_blank">Holiday Sparkle release</a> blog hop! </span></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhTQbnfgkmxELS9z9VHrrwft4V6WPSJ0DVVcQCYUwfsDsr3bQgs9vUQdpJHyTl9GZf1yaU-DxF6abDL9HHd6LgJyd4RwWFDzys_JHSFkNPXECBkkLyZB-_sohkCJpBImBN86nYxry8uUpS6HQl4nvz-DFjyAiotrrIrIalKigbWN6_dbuKLS1Wieq7aTg/s925/SSS%20Holiday%20Sparkle%20Release%20Banner.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="405" data-original-width="925" height="280" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhTQbnfgkmxELS9z9VHrrwft4V6WPSJ0DVVcQCYUwfsDsr3bQgs9vUQdpJHyTl9GZf1yaU-DxF6abDL9HHd6LgJyd4RwWFDzys_JHSFkNPXECBkkLyZB-_sohkCJpBImBN86nYxry8uUpS6HQl4nvz-DFjyAiotrrIrIalKigbWN6_dbuKLS1Wieq7aTg/w640-h280/SSS%20Holiday%20Sparkle%20Release%20Banner.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><p><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">If you'd like to start at the beginning of the hop, click here to be taken to <a href="https://www.simonsaysstampblog.com/" target="_blank">Simon's blog</a>. And don't forget, the hop continues tomorrow with so much more inspiration from this <a href="https://www.simonsaysstamp.com/category/shop-simon-releases-vip?sscid=b1k6_bo45t&utm_source=ShareASale&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=1455744" target="_blank">fabulous release!</a></span></p><p></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><b><u>FREE GIFT:</u></b></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><b></b></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj6Gk3BNJBFs7lqnHOEUVVUWrzKfUWEuOHj1lw3g8O2co2MrEVE1TPMRb2WD9ZysIkmt3yjDds0w0lnRXiBBgFGyxaOh8L0Kf1M3L44rR6kXOqkw93GHAjOpUnW7jVUjtTIXvflPaQs1cpDBUJoi4xGtSvbiRcreGi1qFFe32_-tI4u25XNe_4xBoNpnA/s1080/Blog-Hop-GWP_Holiday-Sparkle_2022_1080.gif" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1080" data-original-width="1080" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj6Gk3BNJBFs7lqnHOEUVVUWrzKfUWEuOHj1lw3g8O2co2MrEVE1TPMRb2WD9ZysIkmt3yjDds0w0lnRXiBBgFGyxaOh8L0Kf1M3L44rR6kXOqkw93GHAjOpUnW7jVUjtTIXvflPaQs1cpDBUJoi4xGtSvbiRcreGi1qFFe32_-tI4u25XNe_4xBoNpnA/w400-h400/Blog-Hop-GWP_Holiday-Sparkle_2022_1080.gif" width="400" /></a></b></span></div><span style="background-color: white;"><p><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">As you can see from the banner above, if you shop during the hop, you'll receive Simon's adorable, Holiday Zipper Pouch for free, with a purchase of $50 or more! Use the code: CUTEBAG at checkout. This promotion ends at 11:59 pm ET on 11/13.</span></p></span><p></p><p><span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;"><b><u>GIVEAWAY:</u></b></span></span></p><p><span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">Simon is also giving away a $25 gift certificate at every stop along the hop, from the comment sections! Be sure to leave a comment below for a chance to win. Simon will announce the winners on their blog on Wednesday, November 16th.</span></span></p><p style="background-color: white;"><u><b><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">SIMON GALLERIES: </span></b></u></p><p style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">Did you know Simon has card galleries for each of their releases and their card kits, and even a video gallery? It's true and you can add your very own cards and projects to these galleries! Here's a link to all the <a href="https://www.simonsaysstampblog.com/simon-brand-galleries/" style="color: #880909; text-decoration-line: none;" target="_blank">Simon Brand Galleries</a>, and here's the link to the new, <a href="https://www.simonsaysstampblog.com/blog/simon-brand-galleries/holiday-sparkle-2022-gallery/" target="_blank">Holiday Sparkle gallery.</a><a href="https://www.simonsaysstampblog.com/blog/simon-brand-galleries/cozy-hugs-2022-gallery/" style="color: #880909; text-decoration-line: none;" target="_blank"> </a>There is so much inspiration to see! I encourage you to check them out and add your own cards/projects as well!</span></p><p style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;"><b><u>MY CARDS:</u></b></span></p><p style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">First up is this pretty stencil set called, Retro Layering Christmas. I love, love, love pink and green for Christmas and used Simon's Pawsitively Saturated Inks with the stencils. I added bits of highlights with both a white and black gel pen.</span></p><p style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-weight: bold; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEinNXgfWJmRr5n45k5_9hcAFUNKCkAQ_fhgwxKAa7GuRr7VFzreoZeH7DeR5Rzl02R7yScmtZUKwrWN2ODJ8pWLtJfbY9J9Rep-du5_qAiJml1RsfuYZ3qXnbEkPLSq3d755fP-Y2LaT-LfbI9BL6xPdSehQ1FHhiKlbZBvwS_PJFVgtzInsS82dH96lQ/s2097/FAF0BAA7-7ABC-4BC1-A58F-187D030DC9E7.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2027" data-original-width="2097" height="618" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEinNXgfWJmRr5n45k5_9hcAFUNKCkAQ_fhgwxKAa7GuRr7VFzreoZeH7DeR5Rzl02R7yScmtZUKwrWN2ODJ8pWLtJfbY9J9Rep-du5_qAiJml1RsfuYZ3qXnbEkPLSq3d755fP-Y2LaT-LfbI9BL6xPdSehQ1FHhiKlbZBvwS_PJFVgtzInsS82dH96lQ/w640-h618/FAF0BAA7-7ABC-4BC1-A58F-187D030DC9E7.jpg" width="640" /></a></span></div><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;"><br /><br /></span><p></p><p style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">My next card showcases three new products. I die cut the adorable, Layered Cheery Penguin with Simon's new, Pawsitively Velvet, Black cardstock. It's not easy to tell in the photo but it is so soft and fuzzy! I added the sentiments using the new, Bold Birthday Acetate Sentiment Strips. Yes, they're acetate! The colors from my alcohol inked background show through the letters! So cool!</span></p><p style="background-color: white;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQdMpbYxYrdfXuBUVmXxMybP57u0UX1ENCTE5oZDE2t2VK1bm9t26xeiRABEfRdEBu1xZm6mhUtsUkcdkEfMbv37kersKyUyFG8P-yHYIB0FAf0Oj7zKcDBrZUGufTB4VM9nyeN4hRkOLDUacNsNCm4-10q1-0VwPmcqANGYnaNcpvWa3uXNtzTbL07g/s2312/IMG_8813.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2304" data-original-width="2312" height="638" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQdMpbYxYrdfXuBUVmXxMybP57u0UX1ENCTE5oZDE2t2VK1bm9t26xeiRABEfRdEBu1xZm6mhUtsUkcdkEfMbv37kersKyUyFG8P-yHYIB0FAf0Oj7zKcDBrZUGufTB4VM9nyeN4hRkOLDUacNsNCm4-10q1-0VwPmcqANGYnaNcpvWa3uXNtzTbL07g/w640-h638/IMG_8813.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><p></p><p style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-size: large;">Okay, next up is the gorgeous, Refined Snowflakes Embossing Folder and Die set. I just had to emboss it on Simon's Rose Gold Metalic Cardstock! It's such a beautiful color! And can you tell the die cut snowflake is cut from some more velvet cardstock? This time in white.</span></p><p style="background-color: white;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiiGHw-VlQ6Cd4wFaqmc122OXJgp2xzJ7HKBroaQ-a7fsxF3F2HSNObrNNky-ivKqbOHcWyMFbupUYmLTLaDiMvN61JpP7-So-decieG8NAX9Yk_j8m77u1hmhJa9xntuLbR5lXJgEgujp35UF40QMo1GluCiIwtcmcYoo2-0bJvDunnZjtztcWLChMPQ/s1594/IMG_8812.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1565" data-original-width="1594" height="628" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiiGHw-VlQ6Cd4wFaqmc122OXJgp2xzJ7HKBroaQ-a7fsxF3F2HSNObrNNky-ivKqbOHcWyMFbupUYmLTLaDiMvN61JpP7-So-decieG8NAX9Yk_j8m77u1hmhJa9xntuLbR5lXJgEgujp35UF40QMo1GluCiIwtcmcYoo2-0bJvDunnZjtztcWLChMPQ/w640-h628/IMG_8812.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><p></p><p style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-size: large;">My last card uses the pretty, Holiday Greens stamp set. I stamped and colored the floral image twice so they would mirror each other, with enough room for a sentiment in between. It's a clean and simple card but I love how it turned out!</span></p><p style="background-color: white;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgzBQ6Uw9W7AdkrzBuuybvPuUrwhrn2Gtzro5vv6BmZq4wsyaArg8fvNiuRE2WAkoVhxnMVWwIuOB0ZEW5vvrpD-aZcQ40rxXsNug3rtnxPylMM5UC6NiAcAsbXYlMqTvJPsqx01r2zPr4Bb9S9oCHTNFnOc2szX1Tz5UNKiH_E-jpHbVX8EfnZI8nPyA/s1607/IMG_8794.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1607" data-original-width="1571" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgzBQ6Uw9W7AdkrzBuuybvPuUrwhrn2Gtzro5vv6BmZq4wsyaArg8fvNiuRE2WAkoVhxnMVWwIuOB0ZEW5vvrpD-aZcQ40rxXsNug3rtnxPylMM5UC6NiAcAsbXYlMqTvJPsqx01r2zPr4Bb9S9oCHTNFnOc2szX1Tz5UNKiH_E-jpHbVX8EfnZI8nPyA/w626-h640/IMG_8794.JPG" width="626" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-size: large;">That's it for me and I'm your last stop on the hop! Remember to stop by <a href="https://www.simonsaysstampblog.com/" target="_blank">Simon's blog</a> again tomorrow for day 2 of the hop!</span><p></p><p style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">I really appreciate your visit today! I hope I've inspired you and given you some ideas for using a few of the new products from <a href="https://www.simonsaysstamp.com/category/shop-simon-releases-vip?sscid=b1k6_bes11&utm_source=ShareASale&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=1455744" target="_blank">this awesome release</a>!</span></p><p style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-size: large;">Hugs,</span></p><p style="background-color: white;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5yf-uxU5hVRG0M3DnMDKVeqBWs6xdGaJJArkgVuWVj1FN1QqMAyviolOlkorDaaaMcC_ms3icl7N8EO-Yo451JLv9xVGbI5gipFv1J2naDCMPOGNmNYz9BGNxADiqb0zmb9RDvC_oxh2MCgv841DQXOXMkaRMcLY3ZtRQEtu3tflfbTsPdgSmUm2rkw/s127/My%20Signature.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="71" data-original-width="127" height="71" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5yf-uxU5hVRG0M3DnMDKVeqBWs6xdGaJJArkgVuWVj1FN1QqMAyviolOlkorDaaaMcC_ms3icl7N8EO-Yo451JLv9xVGbI5gipFv1J2naDCMPOGNmNYz9BGNxADiqb0zmb9RDvC_oxh2MCgv841DQXOXMkaRMcLY3ZtRQEtu3tflfbTsPdgSmUm2rkw/s1600/My%20Signature.jpg" width="127" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span><p></p><p style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b><u><br /></u></b></span></p><p style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b><u>HOP ORDER:</u></b></span></p><blockquote style="background-color: white; 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font-size: 10pt; margin: 0in;"><a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.jennifermcguireink.com/2022/11/your-favorite-inking-technique-free-gift.html&source=gmail&ust=1668271430637000&usg=AOvVaw3JTxZmAOqSgzUl73l5kb5x" href="https://www.jennifermcguireink.com/2022/11/your-favorite-inking-technique-free-gift.html" style="color: #0563c1;" target="_blank">Jennifer McGuire</a><u></u><u></u></div><div style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; margin: 0in;"><a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://amyrysavy.com/2022/11/11/easy-metallic-watercolor-on-black-cardstock-amyr-holiday-2022-series-9/&source=gmail&ust=1668271430637000&usg=AOvVaw1fW2J81hkVsyB8RBIHeFcH" href="https://amyrysavy.com/2022/11/11/easy-metallic-watercolor-on-black-cardstock-amyr-holiday-2022-series-9/" style="color: #0563c1;" target="_blank">Amy Rysavy</a><u></u><u></u></div><div style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; margin: 0in;"><a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://suzyplantamura.typepad.com/living_my_dream/2022/11/simon-says-stamp-holiday-sparkle-release-blog-hop-day-1.html&source=gmail&ust=1668271430637000&usg=AOvVaw1KIH4hnbJ3yWM1RnfSUpCK" href="https://suzyplantamura.typepad.com/living_my_dream/2022/11/simon-says-stamp-holiday-sparkle-release-blog-hop-day-1.html" style="color: #0563c1;" target="_blank">Suzy Plantamura</a><u></u><u></u></div><div style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; margin: 0in;"><a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.thepapermint.com/post/simon-says-stamp-holiday-sparkle-blog-hop-day-1&source=gmail&ust=1668271430637000&usg=AOvVaw2cYEFwMPhe9-J7nFGtqKTU" href="https://www.thepapermint.com/post/simon-says-stamp-holiday-sparkle-blog-hop-day-1" style="color: #0563c1;" target="_blank">Keisha Charles</a><u></u><u></u></div><div style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; margin: 0in;"><a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.yanasmakula.com/simon-says-stamp-warm-christmas-blog-hop-giveaway/&source=gmail&ust=1668271430637000&usg=AOvVaw027H6gFVFuZCWTWPYShghs" href="https://www.yanasmakula.com/simon-says-stamp-warm-christmas-blog-hop-giveaway/" style="color: #0563c1;" target="_blank">Yana Smakula</a><u></u><u></u></div><div style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; margin: 0in;"><a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://btarayao.blogspot.com/2022/11/simon-says-stamp-holiday-sparkle-blog.html&source=gmail&ust=1668271430637000&usg=AOvVaw03oxBobCdXBWIxKD_cgyha" href="https://btarayao.blogspot.com/2022/11/simon-says-stamp-holiday-sparkle-blog.html" style="color: #0563c1;" target="_blank">Barbara Tarayao</a><u></u><u></u></div><div style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; margin: 0in;"><a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=http://stickydots.blogspot.com/2022/11/simon-says-stamp-holiday-sparkle.html&source=gmail&ust=1668271430637000&usg=AOvVaw2GGhmcMB3Iv_mQrbAdKGfv" href="http://stickydots.blogspot.com/2022/11/simon-says-stamp-holiday-sparkle.html" style="color: #0563c1;" target="_blank">Emma Williams</a><u></u><u></u></div><div style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; margin: 0in;"><a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.handmadebyheatherruwe.com/2022/11/holiday-sparkle-release-blog-hop.html&source=gmail&ust=1668271430637000&usg=AOvVaw14CuUBUCd8ASpE6u0t8n9h" href="https://www.handmadebyheatherruwe.com/2022/11/holiday-sparkle-release-blog-hop.html" style="color: #0563c1;" target="_blank">Heather Ruwe</a><u></u><u></u></div><div style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; margin: 0in;"><a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://bibicameron.co.uk/2022/11/sss-holiday-sparkle-blog-hop-xmas-card-ideas.html&source=gmail&ust=1668271430637000&usg=AOvVaw3BinMEdnoEP4FBUatOV-v1" href="https://bibicameron.co.uk/2022/11/sss-holiday-sparkle-blog-hop-xmas-card-ideas.html" style="color: #0563c1;" target="_blank">Bibi Cameron</a><u></u><u></u></div><div style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; margin: 0in;"><a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=http://iminhaven.blogspot.com/2022/11/holiday-sparkle-blog-hop.html&source=gmail&ust=1668271430637000&usg=AOvVaw1fBabEaklKeDe3e7Sqr0lZ" href="http://iminhaven.blogspot.com/2022/11/holiday-sparkle-blog-hop.html" style="color: #0563c1;" target="_blank">Lisa Addesa</a><u></u><u></u></div><div style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; margin: 0in;"><a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://bdengler4.blogspot.com/2022/11/sss-holiday-sparkle-release-blog-hop.html&source=gmail&ust=1668271430637000&usg=AOvVaw2lY39pu6vIWY-IF-hhhpCq" href="https://bdengler4.blogspot.com/2022/11/sss-holiday-sparkle-release-blog-hop.html" style="color: #0563c1;" target="_blank">Barb Engler</a></div></div></blockquote><p style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b><u>NEW RELEASE PRODUCTS:</u></b></span></p><!--LinkDeli Code Start--><!--SSS Holiday Sparkle Release Blog Hop--><a class="linkdeli-image" href="https://linkdeli.com/view/948c79a0-0f44-4ff6-8efc-7c18ffd4d1a1" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><img src="https://linkdeli.s3.amazonaws.com/public/placeholders/948c79a0-0f44-4ff6-8efc-7c18ffd4d1a1.jpg" /></a>
<script async="true" class="linkdeli-widget" data-campaign="948c79a0-0f44-4ff6-8efc-7c18ffd4d1a1" src="https://linkdeli.com/widget.js?id=f5e8378456858c916708"></script><!--LinkDeli Code End-->Barbhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17815566605069227773noreply@blogger.com82tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2982744981309100880.post-54715409808413587362022-10-07T07:00:00.091-05:002022-10-08T00:06:44.217-05:00SSS Cozy Hugs Release Blog Hop Day 1!<p> <span style="font-size: large;">Hi everyone!</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">Welcome to my stop on the Simon Says Stamp, <a href="https://www.simonsaysstamp.com/search?currency=USD&q=cozy+hugs&sscid=a1k6_5q2dp&utm_source=ShareASale&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=1455744" target="_blank">Cozy Hugs</a> release blog hop!</span></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZcVd1nCCBP0Rws5OypJo-f-2flEIRJJ4WcT49L67errLVvPYKN0HEYLdXiWH57PZl07gcG4JUA5TJfQCeybJnQ_zXh1UmyMf3NC07ckCxdoc8qp0ePBCpJjfMR9N0n2Dy7r4PkAufJBd81mzDS9w5iYQcaSQxAIOMZ79miQU3cYOoFo5OlKo1ucrddQ/s927/SSS%20Cozy%20Hugs%20Blog%20hop%20banner.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="408" data-original-width="927" height="282" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZcVd1nCCBP0Rws5OypJo-f-2flEIRJJ4WcT49L67errLVvPYKN0HEYLdXiWH57PZl07gcG4JUA5TJfQCeybJnQ_zXh1UmyMf3NC07ckCxdoc8qp0ePBCpJjfMR9N0n2Dy7r4PkAufJBd81mzDS9w5iYQcaSQxAIOMZ79miQU3cYOoFo5OlKo1ucrddQ/w640-h282/SSS%20Cozy%20Hugs%20Blog%20hop%20banner.png" width="640" /></a></div><span><p><span style="font-size: large;">I'm your last stop on the hop today. If you'd like to start at the beginning,<a href="https://www.simonsaysstampblog.com/blog/cozy-hugs-blog-hop-1/" target="_blank"> click here to head to Simon's blog</a>. And don't forget, the hop continues tomorrow with so much more inspiration!</span></p></span><p></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><b><u>FREE GIFT:</u></b></span></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgB_YYgTjm0hJhWwMRvsmSORPLDjlVb4w0KcYU_efK8B0cqE9RqYHemFsaduH6aT0gukqwxCUC828-GKemVi6Q9idasekIYQSwb2G0mlkl1tI-dpRZoFq7FSZZ6iGOLRXUWZOcLR9mlLM5Wm-_vd0hLkUXzN3FB4Njtd45Xdajmk8c65JRyoh4JdZu4vw/s4500/IMG_8661.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4500" data-original-width="4500" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgB_YYgTjm0hJhWwMRvsmSORPLDjlVb4w0KcYU_efK8B0cqE9RqYHemFsaduH6aT0gukqwxCUC828-GKemVi6Q9idasekIYQSwb2G0mlkl1tI-dpRZoFq7FSZZ6iGOLRXUWZOcLR9mlLM5Wm-_vd0hLkUXzN3FB4Njtd45Xdajmk8c65JRyoh4JdZu4vw/w400-h400/IMG_8661.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-size: large;">As you can see from the banner above, if you shop during the hop, you'll receive Simon's Giant Hugs Card Wrap die for free with a purchase of $75 or more! Use the code: COZY at checkout. This promotion ends at 11:59 pm ET on 10/9.</span><p></p><p style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;"><u><b>GIVEAWAY:</b></u><b></b><br /></span></p><p style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">Simon is also giving away a $25 gift certificate at every stop along the hop, from the comment sections! Be sure to leave a comment below for a chance to win. Simon will announce the winners on their blog on Wednesday, October 12th.</span></p><p style="background-color: white;"><u><b><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">SIMON GALLERIES: </span></b></u></p><p style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">Did you know Simon has card galleries for each of their releases and their card kits, and even a video gallery? It's true and you can add your very own cards and projects to these galleries! Here's a link to all the <a href="https://www.simonsaysstampblog.com/simon-brand-galleries/" style="color: #880909; text-decoration-line: none;" target="_blank">Simon Brand Galleries</a> and here's the link to the new, <a href="https://www.simonsaysstampblog.com/blog/simon-brand-galleries/cozy-hugs-2022-gallery/" target="_blank">Cozy Hugs gallery. </a>There is so much inspiration to see! I encourage you to check them out and add your own cards/projects!</span></p><p style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;"><b><u>MY CARDS:</u></b></span></p><p style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;"><i>I must admit, life got in the way the last coupe weeks and I was not able to create as many cards for the hop as I normally do. I feel so bad about that and the three cards I am sharing today are simple, easy and not my best work. I think we can all relate that there are times in our lives when other things take priority. **sigh** </i></span></p><p style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: large;">Anyway, on this first card, I used the adorable, Batty For You stamp set. I did not have the dies but these images are pretty easy to fussy cut. I colored the bat with Copics and used some white paint to splatter across the black cardstock. </span></span></p><p style="background-color: white;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQ-_CylbjJLxXyTLI79g6Ph1ltszYKSZ_fju161_O5BeKbGoIFmjV0dBYDOZHIn56sab1zpQpm09akImeaN6ZUd78WJROT6664vEZ-TsuKnD0H5pW-vMzbBRW_EXKF6EzDYIt9hwrlEKyfxLjcXKfEZoODRCSBXrQ6gzNSFCYcrpBh13GsrZX86a9zNQ/s1510/eZy%20Watermark_02-10-2022_02-09-01PM.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1510" data-original-width="1510" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQ-_CylbjJLxXyTLI79g6Ph1ltszYKSZ_fju161_O5BeKbGoIFmjV0dBYDOZHIn56sab1zpQpm09akImeaN6ZUd78WJROT6664vEZ-TsuKnD0H5pW-vMzbBRW_EXKF6EzDYIt9hwrlEKyfxLjcXKfEZoODRCSBXrQ6gzNSFCYcrpBh13GsrZX86a9zNQ/w640-h640/eZy%20Watermark_02-10-2022_02-09-01PM.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></span><p></p><p style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Next up is the fun, Turkey Day stamp set. The turkey images in this set are a riot! They </span>definitely<span style="font-family: inherit;"> made me smile! Just some simple Copic coloring and using the small leaf image to stamp all over the background.</span></span></p><p style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-size: large;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgBIhByvXA7IXIJfpok2HpLKNVMQF6h4vSF_GDpdKyf7yFzNSP6QMMlAAVDj2RBZpHy6hA7gPXOsVVjMo4B2Ewg3aEQQrV8d_1oaxVpak0USLY5MiL64u66XFNIO5BwseCYh6qHgN4tZBp0DGnMaRD6Lg88UgO2QJYdTiiw_k1X9yojpPGmzup4WtKxow/s1600/eZy%20Watermark_02-10-2022_02-09-50PM.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1468" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgBIhByvXA7IXIJfpok2HpLKNVMQF6h4vSF_GDpdKyf7yFzNSP6QMMlAAVDj2RBZpHy6hA7gPXOsVVjMo4B2Ewg3aEQQrV8d_1oaxVpak0USLY5MiL64u66XFNIO5BwseCYh6qHgN4tZBp0DGnMaRD6Lg88UgO2QJYdTiiw_k1X9yojpPGmzup4WtKxow/w588-h640/eZy%20Watermark_02-10-2022_02-09-50PM.JPG" width="588" /></a></span></div><span style="font-size: large;"><br /><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></span><p></p><p style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">On my last card, I used the beautiful die called, Layered Warbler. I combined a bit of dark blue cardstock with some Copic colored pieces to put together this pretty bird. </span></span></p><p style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-size: large;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhwkrUz0QCPp3jgbeThtA6CIo-2Ggpp-g9FiaLyDd7dW4BltUiaZQQaApPEbCBvLxm88o68LEWvx-Ip4reGkUrsHPz6D9yPx3ZcI-yL6Yd9Y1AFAMXP1VnqO1sb-B3wvxGDf_qVRuvzdNMONpi2mJk1GnDijEdKE_3nfT3pG8xR-7UQqbOUfdjX4OfZsA/s1600/eZy%20Watermark_02-10-2022_02-05-09PM.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1592" data-original-width="1600" height="636" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhwkrUz0QCPp3jgbeThtA6CIo-2Ggpp-g9FiaLyDd7dW4BltUiaZQQaApPEbCBvLxm88o68LEWvx-Ip4reGkUrsHPz6D9yPx3ZcI-yL6Yd9Y1AFAMXP1VnqO1sb-B3wvxGDf_qVRuvzdNMONpi2mJk1GnDijEdKE_3nfT3pG8xR-7UQqbOUfdjX4OfZsA/w640-h636/eZy%20Watermark_02-10-2022_02-05-09PM.JPG" width="640" /></a></span></div><span style="font-size: large;"><br /><span style="font-family: inherit;">That's it for me and you are </span>officially<span style="font-family: inherit;"> finished hopping for today. Don't forget to stop by Simon's blog again tomorrow for day 2 of the hop! </span></span><p></p><div><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">I hope I've given you a little bit of inspiration today for using some of the products in <a href="https://www.simonsaysstamp.com/search?currency=USD&q=cozy+hugs&sscid=a1k6_5qn37&utm_source=ShareASale&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=1455744" target="_blank">this awesome release!</a> Thank you so much for stopping by! Hugs!</span></span></div><div><span style="font-size: large;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhNFqagFfDhFltliTcmBiXMywvwHfp_30hy8Iy1uQH6WrzfOrDwKn8oL2lykaoUY4FBDp7g8nvVBLKNpgog4zYvu6FYtC7QwHVIWUGdbqtdzjw_mJU-ojihSTY6ytoOWsxxnLJMHKX3BBRDEuLAoQRBncrwISinvVEpEFV1Ufu8pC8BQIL_MR1fZ8eRIA/s127/My%20Signature.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="71" data-original-width="127" height="71" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhNFqagFfDhFltliTcmBiXMywvwHfp_30hy8Iy1uQH6WrzfOrDwKn8oL2lykaoUY4FBDp7g8nvVBLKNpgog4zYvu6FYtC7QwHVIWUGdbqtdzjw_mJU-ojihSTY6ytoOWsxxnLJMHKX3BBRDEuLAoQRBncrwISinvVEpEFV1Ufu8pC8BQIL_MR1fZ8eRIA/s1600/My%20Signature.jpg" width="127" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><b><u><br /></u></b></span></span></div><div><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><b><u>HOP ORDER:</u></b></span></span></div><div><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><p class="MsoNormal" style="background-color: white; 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font-size: small; margin: 0px;"><a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://bdengler4.blogspot.com/2022/10/sss-cozy-hugs-release-blog-hop-day-1.html&source=gmail&ust=1665291807443000&usg=AOvVaw0dqWE_z7FtS6t6RCro80Zg" href="https://bdengler4.blogspot.com/2022/10/sss-cozy-hugs-release-blog-hop-day-1.html" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank">Barb Engler</a></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="background: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small; margin: 0px;"><br /></p><p style="background-color: white; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13.2px;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: #1e1e1e;"><span style="color: #0073aa;"><u><b><span style="color: black;">NEW RELEASE PRODUCTS:</span></b></u></span></span></span></p><p style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Products are linked below - including affiliate links. This simply means that if you use one of my links when making a purchase, I receive a small commission at no extra cost to you. Thank you so much for your support! <a href="https://bdengler4.blogspot.com/p/affiliate-links.html" style="color: #880909; text-decoration-line: none;" target="_blank">More affiliate info here</a>.</span></p></span></span></div><!--LinkDeli Code Start--><!--SSS COZY HUGS RELEASE--><a class="linkdeli-image" href="https://linkdeli.com/view/537dbb59-a554-4632-bb00-9cd03338e9bc" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><img src="https://linkdeli.s3.amazonaws.com/public/placeholders/537dbb59-a554-4632-bb00-9cd03338e9bc.jpg" /></a>
<script async="true" class="linkdeli-widget" data-campaign="537dbb59-a554-4632-bb00-9cd03338e9bc" src="https://linkdeli.com/widget.js?id=f5e8378456858c916708"></script><!--LinkDeli Code End-->Barbhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17815566605069227773noreply@blogger.com62tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2982744981309100880.post-51494355324357797312022-09-02T07:00:00.049-05:002022-09-02T14:04:16.834-05:00It's a STAMPtember blog party!<p> <span style="font-size: large;">Hi everyone and happy STAMPtember!</span></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZ0DtEjAAnmbFoL4f1D2TRs1e20lansfo_XUj3goGwZu-RMv-uUXBhpVb__QdUKHVYZMK9k0wtKvFJr2wXYrB-k500hQo6UCZ64Tpfc091CFYzjVkBvb8bviULQlCMZGMsHNAC8etK4fwnlD8UfzsRUu7bkyCzcq3G8eA8l_KJyHCGKKm4fqb8V4VQLA/s927/IMG_8239.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="408" data-original-width="927" height="282" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZ0DtEjAAnmbFoL4f1D2TRs1e20lansfo_XUj3goGwZu-RMv-uUXBhpVb__QdUKHVYZMK9k0wtKvFJr2wXYrB-k500hQo6UCZ64Tpfc091CFYzjVkBvb8bviULQlCMZGMsHNAC8etK4fwnlD8UfzsRUu7bkyCzcq3G8eA8l_KJyHCGKKm4fqb8V4VQLA/w640-h282/IMG_8239.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><p></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">It's the best month of the year and I'm excited to share some cards with you, showcasing a few of the products from <a href="https://www.simonsaysstamp.com/search?currency=USD&q=stamptember+2022&sscid=81k6_zfrgd&utm_source=ShareASale&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=1455744" target="_blank">Simon's big, STAMPtember release</a>!</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><span>I LOVE STAMPtember! It's a month long celebration of all things stamping, crafting and card making, </span>hosted by Simon Says Stamp. It's filled with new products and card kits, surprises, videos, YouTube live streams, tons of card making inspiration and exclusive stamp set collaborations with everyone's favorite stamp companies! Be sure to keep an eye on the <a href="https://www.simonsaysstampblog.com/blog/stamptember-party-2022/" target="_blank">Simon Says Stamp blog</a> every, single day this month for all kinds of fun!</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><b><u>SCAVENGER HUNT:</u></b></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">Okay, so have you heard about the scavenger hunt? Check out all the blog/Instagram posts from today's STAMPtember party and find all the codes! There's lots of free product offers! You can start at Simon's blog <a href="https://www.simonsaysstampblog.com/" target="_blank">here.</a> Once you're there, you'll find a full list of crafters participating in the party. </span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">Here's my code for you. You'll receive a FREE, Party Like a Puffin stamp set, with a $30 purchase, when you use this code at checkout. Yay!</span></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgAjEKzmjxxS0EGa7fVPVxQSyUutgD1Rd7ps0WGvFxPRttNbeXfeWGmUaHCJPtT6xGvtYdvPBcxt38yVe9C_LuFJPBU-Rtvngl6DZG4MWhjJ2Qe0yMJ-U-4zjERTZDlOwNm6pfcQ66QvsSSgJ9QlnawUklnQbeoQcwTQIzmgIg0vZ2GiNhR-W0YHycI-g/s4000/IMG_8230.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4000" data-original-width="4000" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgAjEKzmjxxS0EGa7fVPVxQSyUutgD1Rd7ps0WGvFxPRttNbeXfeWGmUaHCJPtT6xGvtYdvPBcxt38yVe9C_LuFJPBU-Rtvngl6DZG4MWhjJ2Qe0yMJ-U-4zjERTZDlOwNm6pfcQ66QvsSSgJ9QlnawUklnQbeoQcwTQIzmgIg0vZ2GiNhR-W0YHycI-g/w400-h400/IMG_8230.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><br /><p></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><b><u>SIMON GALLERIES:</u></b></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><span face="Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif" style="background-color: white;">Did you know Simon has card galleries for each of their releases and their card kits, and even a video gallery? It's true, and you can add your very own cards and projects to these galleries! Here's a link to all the <a href="https://www.simonsaysstampblog.com/simon-brand-galleries/" style="color: #880909; text-decoration-line: none;" target="_blank">Simon Brand Galleries</a> and here's the link to the new, <a href="https://www.simonsaysstampblog.com/blog/simon-brand-galleries/stamptember-2022-gallery/" target="_blank">STAMPtember gallery</a></span><span face="Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif" style="background-color: white;">. There is so much inspiration to see! I encourage you to check them out and add your own cards/projects!</span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><b><u>MY CARDS:</u></b></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">My first card showcases the Pepperberry Bundles Embossing Folder and Cutting Die. I love that this folder comes with matching dies! I used Copic Markers to color the die-cut portions, before adhering them to the embossed panel. And the sentiment is from the Christmas Blessings stamp set. What a beautiful set that is, filled with a ton of gorgeous, holiday sentiments!</span></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhRP7bp_YAFB5VrV57JgUiStnTVfFGRupWkks-Cq_QLpzEmM4Qi9bZex5lM9mVu7qYdBvfA1w3dUMBo26l1eddtbH6Q6DRj4ttphcpAjVNhb7SFXiJM0B0znQ8Z1mhXU0UjTAe_9PeU2sQICOMFSYuZQSEbZrzdrz4SG8XOKK1Ko2cOC3fDmOYY8aK0vg/s1600/eZy%20Watermark_22-08-2022_12-53-02PM.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1543" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhRP7bp_YAFB5VrV57JgUiStnTVfFGRupWkks-Cq_QLpzEmM4Qi9bZex5lM9mVu7qYdBvfA1w3dUMBo26l1eddtbH6Q6DRj4ttphcpAjVNhb7SFXiJM0B0znQ8Z1mhXU0UjTAe_9PeU2sQICOMFSYuZQSEbZrzdrz4SG8XOKK1Ko2cOC3fDmOYY8aK0vg/w618-h640/eZy%20Watermark_22-08-2022_12-53-02PM.JPG" width="618" /></a></div><p><br /></p><div><br /></div><div><span style="font-size: large;">My next card features the Acorns and Leaves stencil set. I used a few of Simon's fabulous, Pawsitively Saturated Inks to create this pretty, fall card. And a bit of white splatter is always a good idea! </span></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEidZ46VC5GKquyKOAXrrISZrTlN8pIfkQVn86jAE5HKbUp3MaCjZANC1b5S5NIP4BElbpwTCXtyurCykJuQkM6yN-gDh7sXqA7d1rjMsy0WBysrgtwLo4vXhavWe4lF8H0DPdP4DpmtrXZZIsCCTGuRetIV5VTmUG-s2tSelDgQXDzVrgum73KRZsfE2g/s1600/eZy%20Watermark_20-08-2022_03-41-30PM.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1501" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEidZ46VC5GKquyKOAXrrISZrTlN8pIfkQVn86jAE5HKbUp3MaCjZANC1b5S5NIP4BElbpwTCXtyurCykJuQkM6yN-gDh7sXqA7d1rjMsy0WBysrgtwLo4vXhavWe4lF8H0DPdP4DpmtrXZZIsCCTGuRetIV5VTmUG-s2tSelDgQXDzVrgum73KRZsfE2g/w600-h640/eZy%20Watermark_20-08-2022_03-41-30PM.JPG" width="600" /></a></div><p><br /></p><div><br /></div><div><span style="font-size: large;">Can you say candy?! What a yummy cling stamp this is! It's called, Sugar Rush and I had a blast coloring it with Copics. I chose a funny sentiment from CZ Designs' stamp set called, Sassy Thankful. So fun!</span></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjehrrfiRZmZD9n50XwfVj2ShvF8qvdpQa5pcniWLvpoFk6Uz6l5OQb5HQVsna52p7SHUrT94hmWYg__fQhBNyuPsSffIp3ag9psMbLK9fP3D4cbJ7QDkqb1aacMJt6lP2XMOqtcN_q3qVl9Oviba_JvCreHyNPBQFzE2dzFSpCcJ_A_ssfSAU1xoLbDw/s1600/eZy%20Watermark_20-08-2022_03-42-39PM.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1548" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjehrrfiRZmZD9n50XwfVj2ShvF8qvdpQa5pcniWLvpoFk6Uz6l5OQb5HQVsna52p7SHUrT94hmWYg__fQhBNyuPsSffIp3ag9psMbLK9fP3D4cbJ7QDkqb1aacMJt6lP2XMOqtcN_q3qVl9Oviba_JvCreHyNPBQFzE2dzFSpCcJ_A_ssfSAU1xoLbDw/w620-h640/eZy%20Watermark_20-08-2022_03-42-39PM.JPG" width="620" /></a></div><p><br /></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">Okay, so this die plate is so gorgeous! It's called, Flourishing Bloom Plate and all I did was cut it out, color the flowers and leaves using Copic Markers again and adhered it to a black cardstock panel. And I used another sentiment from the Christmas Blessings set.</span></p><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh5qKyYYdRoOCQ72SDd-cbyTWjnHZ-_LlWkTuBYo3vmzixe1VpNlQ2KM8jO3CAD_EkF_jbMilKrVQKzgeArEXZHhCX95G3RSQyXah8tDJek0ddG9h7to471Vk0r22eKYE9Xu4y2l16Q_ZQCmrFJpDN2vZseqBaRFG_YPlt_Frc9AQpgUmrRGp32M_PD5g/s1600/eZy%20Watermark_20-08-2022_03-43-38PM.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1538" data-original-width="1600" height="616" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh5qKyYYdRoOCQ72SDd-cbyTWjnHZ-_LlWkTuBYo3vmzixe1VpNlQ2KM8jO3CAD_EkF_jbMilKrVQKzgeArEXZHhCX95G3RSQyXah8tDJek0ddG9h7to471Vk0r22eKYE9Xu4y2l16Q_ZQCmrFJpDN2vZseqBaRFG_YPlt_Frc9AQpgUmrRGp32M_PD5g/w640-h616/eZy%20Watermark_20-08-2022_03-43-38PM.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-size: large;">Thank you so much for visiting me! I hope you're as excited as I am for STAMPtember, and I also hope I've given you a few ideas for playing with some of the products from this <a href="https://www.simonsaysstamp.com/search?currency=USD&q=stamptember+2022&sscid=81k6_zfrgd&utm_source=ShareASale&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=1455744" target="_blank">awesome release</a>!</span><p></p></div><div><span style="font-size: large;">Enjoy the rest of the blog party!</span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgs6pk1iw7VAA--wvoQ5ByMk51gIewHE_FVhEBVRayKYn88hrOg6ooJ3F0RertPEmW8_VodaAWYT96JPzTAMabjkUn2zoIUWAzjyOf-zDgLjjDv5EK001Z0v9QoF48x7_nYa5yywd-kCZLQDBTAO0fhhwNQb6hO5LJWK_E78NH8sm5HqPn0ofab4Z2xCg/s127/My%20Signature.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="71" data-original-width="127" height="71" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgs6pk1iw7VAA--wvoQ5ByMk51gIewHE_FVhEBVRayKYn88hrOg6ooJ3F0RertPEmW8_VodaAWYT96JPzTAMabjkUn2zoIUWAzjyOf-zDgLjjDv5EK001Z0v9QoF48x7_nYa5yywd-kCZLQDBTAO0fhhwNQb6hO5LJWK_E78NH8sm5HqPn0ofab4Z2xCg/s1600/My%20Signature.jpg" width="127" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div><br /></div><div><span style="font-size: large;"><b><u><br /></u></b></span></div><div><span style="font-size: large;"><b><u>NEW RELEASE PRODUCTS:</u></b> </span></div><div><span face="Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif" style="background-color: white;">Products are linked below - including affiliate links. This simply means that if you use one of my links when making a purchase, I receive a small commission at no extra cost to you. Thank you so much for your support!</span><span face="Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif" style="background-color: white;"> </span><a href="https://bdengler4.blogspot.com/p/affiliate-links.html" style="background-color: white; color: #880909; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; text-decoration-line: none;" target="_blank">More affiliate info here</a><span face="Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif" style="background-color: white;">.</span></div><!--LinkDeli Code Start--><!--STAMPtember 2022 Release--><a class="linkdeli-image" href="https://linkdeli.com/view/b3c282e7-1aaf-4b7e-a5a3-b445ddd2da32" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><img src="https://linkdeli.s3.amazonaws.com/public/placeholders/b3c282e7-1aaf-4b7e-a5a3-b445ddd2da32.jpg" /></a>
<script async="true" class="linkdeli-widget" data-campaign="b3c282e7-1aaf-4b7e-a5a3-b445ddd2da32" src="https://linkdeli.com/widget.js?id=f5e8378456858c916708"></script><!--LinkDeli Code End-->Barbhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17815566605069227773noreply@blogger.com43tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2982744981309100880.post-69496519521380055702022-07-23T07:00:00.065-05:002022-07-23T12:21:54.040-05:00SSS Dream Big Release Blog Hop Day 2!<p> <span style="font-size: large;">Hi friends!</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">Welcome to my stop on day 2 of the Simon Says Stamp, <a href="https://www.simonsaysstamp.com/category/shop-simon-releases-dream-big?sscid=71k6_mrfit&utm_source=ShareASale&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=1455744" target="_blank">Dream Big release</a> blog hop!</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiz27VRHoii0EdpYVJQTbbjM79h9NNInAJrFsPRxMctlSiJzXJ5DyjsadOiWHLRcxTithoKKnjAEVqlM43FCjbb-aZKrZGzGJww9T8Fs9dRRMIDLgFJ7xk3glR6HCo_ZuQNuTLoTrqY1i9sQZ6X6i51ghCsWJKEpPvdMjgHCl9-yxywRDrOTW4OiSgfHg/s928/IMG_7706.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="408" data-original-width="928" height="282" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiz27VRHoii0EdpYVJQTbbjM79h9NNInAJrFsPRxMctlSiJzXJ5DyjsadOiWHLRcxTithoKKnjAEVqlM43FCjbb-aZKrZGzGJww9T8Fs9dRRMIDLgFJ7xk3glR6HCo_ZuQNuTLoTrqY1i9sQZ6X6i51ghCsWJKEpPvdMjgHCl9-yxywRDrOTW4OiSgfHg/w640-h282/IMG_7706.JPG" width="640" /></a></span></div><p></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">If you'd like to start at the beginning of the hop, <a href="https://www.simonsaysstampblog.com/blog/dream-big-blog-hop-1/#!watch" target="_blank">click here</a> to be take to Simon's blog. If you missed day 1, <a href="https://www.simonsaysstampblog.com/blog/dream-big-blog-hop-2/#!watch" target="_blank">click here</a> to start that day's hop.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">I can't wait to share some inspiration with some of the products from this awesome release, but first I have a free gift offer for you!</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><u><b>FREE GIFT:</b></u></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span><span><span><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhsnHOdaTcCQtuKJfbcNyVuqq8im6CvZLpmZgxu3ShnE6zKQa9V0_BiHNkqtJC_oDH0xV5uXxcGCyYGWOKuw5WECEbtX1a3ghX9ThiSr3wv6ychJmg6s1xs1tAZOSmVYchzauEqbFE5DsZzNoEBplplJ9v5Xp1Rjjbl7DSEj-DjcZnR9iqwHz3eHRhnAg/s4500/Dream%20Big%20Blog%20Hop%20GWP_1080-01.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4500" data-original-width="4500" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhsnHOdaTcCQtuKJfbcNyVuqq8im6CvZLpmZgxu3ShnE6zKQa9V0_BiHNkqtJC_oDH0xV5uXxcGCyYGWOKuw5WECEbtX1a3ghX9ThiSr3wv6ychJmg6s1xs1tAZOSmVYchzauEqbFE5DsZzNoEBplplJ9v5Xp1Rjjbl7DSEj-DjcZnR9iqwHz3eHRhnAg/w400-h400/Dream%20Big%20Blog%20Hop%20GWP_1080-01.jpg" width="400" /></a></span></span></span></span></span></div><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span><span><span></span></span></span></span></span><p></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span><span><span><span><span>As
you can see from the banner above, if you shop during the blog hop, you
can get Simon's Scripty Big Hugs die for free</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span><span><span><span><span>, with any purchase! Just use the code: BIGHUGS at checkout. </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><span><span style="color: black;">This promotion will expire </span>7/24 <span style="color: black;">at 11:59 pm EDT. </span></span></span></span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><span><span><span><u><b><span>GIVEAWAY:</span></b></u><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span><span><span><span><span><span><b> </b><br /></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span><span><span><span><span><span>Simon is also giving away a $25 gift
certificate at every stop along the hop, from the comment sections! Be
sure to leave a comment below for a chance to win. Simon will announce
the winners on their blog on Wednesday, July 27th.</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span><span><span><span><span><span><u><b>SIMON GALLERIES: </b></u></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span><span><span><span style="color: black;"><span><span><span><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span><span><span style="color: black;">Did you know Simon has card galleries for
each of their releases and their card kits, and even a video gallery? It's
true and you can add your very own cards and projects to these galleries! Here's a link to all the <a href="https://www.simonsaysstampblog.com/simon-brand-galleries/" target="_blank">Simon Brand Galleries</a> and here's the link to the new, </span><a href="https://www.simonsaysstampblog.com/blog/simon-brand-galleries/dream-big-2022-gallery/#!watch" target="_blank">Dream Big gallery</a>. There is so much inspiration to see! I encourage you to check them out and add your own cards/projects!</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span><span><span><span style="color: black;"><span><span><span><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span><span><u><b> MY CARDS:</b></u></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span><span><span><span style="color: black;"><span><span><span><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span><span>First up is the beautiful, Alstroemeria die. I love how this die comes with a few extra petals for layering. I did some simple Copic coloring and used an oval die, an embossing folder and a die cut sentiment, all older products from Simon, to complete my card.</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span><span><span><span style="color: black;"><span><span><span><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span><span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjf_Bm3f5Hji90JBd91qX4BtB9s43QROteN4PqBC86yA-xcyHXOFKdERbz-z6AVwMk_jR9k3IoL91jpInaC1EyRxiEScDxccZe5JlpnV5nRFtY9z5yICZpfdQS0MYLL1tYo7qZXVyv4ERL8AMWl3r_QcNb-Yg7NFUhHSg26dw-2egOFYssX24agdf-8cg/s1600/eZy%20Watermark_19-07-2022_09-07-55AM.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1528" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjf_Bm3f5Hji90JBd91qX4BtB9s43QROteN4PqBC86yA-xcyHXOFKdERbz-z6AVwMk_jR9k3IoL91jpInaC1EyRxiEScDxccZe5JlpnV5nRFtY9z5yICZpfdQS0MYLL1tYo7qZXVyv4ERL8AMWl3r_QcNb-Yg7NFUhHSg26dw-2egOFYssX24agdf-8cg/w612-h640/eZy%20Watermark_19-07-2022_09-07-55AM.JPG" width="612" /></a></span></div><span style="font-size: large;"> </span><p><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">Next I have a card I created using the Dimensional Cubes stencil set. This set is fantastic! I mean, the possibilities are endless! Is this cool, or what?!</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span><span><span><span style="color: black;"><span><span><span><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span><span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHrg_ygD8-WOPp171KqIznwPsokmBN2xpcqVXlemxs4WbPKDn3oJoIIB4JRcW1GD3muUd1JqYTUuftDZ28TaLfFKPM83GrH2JYwzKh0skTDfrhuf0yOtPCg9JgUtERR5otE3PKEtL4wPQwuR15czzwqGB7punzLG2ntSbLdn0lsdZ_vNYsRN0SYBOyOA/s1510/eZy%20Watermark_18-07-2022_07-08-03PM.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1510" data-original-width="1459" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHrg_ygD8-WOPp171KqIznwPsokmBN2xpcqVXlemxs4WbPKDn3oJoIIB4JRcW1GD3muUd1JqYTUuftDZ28TaLfFKPM83GrH2JYwzKh0skTDfrhuf0yOtPCg9JgUtERR5otE3PKEtL4wPQwuR15czzwqGB7punzLG2ntSbLdn0lsdZ_vNYsRN0SYBOyOA/w618-h640/eZy%20Watermark_18-07-2022_07-08-03PM.JPG" width="618" /></a></span></div><p><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;"> </span></p><p><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">I must have been into blues and greens when I was creating these cards. Lol! Does that ever happen to you? The Talavera Vine cling stamp is another wonderful product from the release. I white embossed it, then used some Distress Inks for the resist technique. And adding sparkle is always a good idea!</span></p><div><p><span style="font-size: large;"><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span><span><span><span style="color: black;"><span><span><span><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span><span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjombu8E8NSvOkmAI-KLPF9wMjjrq-zKFKcr7mvojBLvAqFySIa6oo-f52LML8pNU2yXmw3ch1yQl15jSECnYSa90wqNTc0w-J98rlHSCNxXZJC4jEEY0XlzjMPQe2dbU_3aaVvq6vmqJ4nIY3TmOxLOGoXATzfFyqA3rEeizCmU6mNb9OjQG0CrAgReQ/s1600/eZy%20Watermark_18-07-2022_07-06-51PM.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1513" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjombu8E8NSvOkmAI-KLPF9wMjjrq-zKFKcr7mvojBLvAqFySIa6oo-f52LML8pNU2yXmw3ch1yQl15jSECnYSa90wqNTc0w-J98rlHSCNxXZJC4jEEY0XlzjMPQe2dbU_3aaVvq6vmqJ4nIY3TmOxLOGoXATzfFyqA3rEeizCmU6mNb9OjQG0CrAgReQ/w606-h640/eZy%20Watermark_18-07-2022_07-06-51PM.JPG" width="606" /></a></span></div><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;"> </span></div><div><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">I love to use Simon's very own Matte Gold Cardstock when there's floral embossing involved! So elegant! This Terrace Floral embossing folder is gorgeous, and it comes with a matching die too!</span><p><span style="font-size: large;"><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span><span><span><span style="color: black;"><span><span><span><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span><span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgWLtuIVahZ7XGqPIL_upNH3C42-XewW_10smVtvRlWGe7ol0wSB6UOkTkU0hGQDB_liva2wYk4Xuod8ANjrQADFwvsDZcoOgRVG_adEq4V9U975f511qOFFAqyOgXPh7NUAYjZt4rMaXgATjVa8pisViW1Xo18Z6URLocb8nHVpbjSZYKTt6NDaXFcxw/s1600/eZy%20Watermark_18-07-2022_07-01-31PM.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1497" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgWLtuIVahZ7XGqPIL_upNH3C42-XewW_10smVtvRlWGe7ol0wSB6UOkTkU0hGQDB_liva2wYk4Xuod8ANjrQADFwvsDZcoOgRVG_adEq4V9U975f511qOFFAqyOgXPh7NUAYjZt4rMaXgATjVa8pisViW1Xo18Z6URLocb8nHVpbjSZYKTt6NDaXFcxw/w598-h640/eZy%20Watermark_18-07-2022_07-01-31PM.JPG" width="598" /></a></span></div><span style="font-size: large;"> </span><p></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span><span><span><span style="color: black;"><span><span><span><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span><span>And yes, there's some blue in my next card too. What can I say, it IS my favorite color. This is such a darling stamp set! It's called Born to Sparkle and I know it's gonna sell fast, so go grab it quick if you want it! It's so fun to play with for a slimline scene! And there are so many other images in this set. I only used a few.<br /></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span><span><span><span style="color: black;"><span><span><span><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span><span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiRHA5on-HXqSBusaDBRWqTaYrHck13GS4tAfxoNfpmf2_QyiT5PROfInKyplxHhQuB2RJe3nyPfuE_0xMvGLVFzBb-BSFA7h7DMCK-Uke6xFGKmJTP6MhyrcBJiibelzolVs9ClYRndSwvaRBNpDscMYLNyHcK1pQBHwteLrq5VfjbUaouOy79Yu2k7w/s1600/eZy%20Watermark_18-07-2022_07-05-30PM.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1348" data-original-width="1600" height="540" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiRHA5on-HXqSBusaDBRWqTaYrHck13GS4tAfxoNfpmf2_QyiT5PROfInKyplxHhQuB2RJe3nyPfuE_0xMvGLVFzBb-BSFA7h7DMCK-Uke6xFGKmJTP6MhyrcBJiibelzolVs9ClYRndSwvaRBNpDscMYLNyHcK1pQBHwteLrq5VfjbUaouOy79Yu2k7w/w640-h540/eZy%20Watermark_18-07-2022_07-05-30PM.JPG" width="640" /></a></span></div><p></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span><span><span><span style="color: black;"><span><span><span><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span><span><br /></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><span><span style="color: black;">Okay, so that's it for me. I hope I've given you a few ideas for using some of the products from this <a href="https://www.simonsaysstamp.com/category/shop-simon-releases-dream-big?sscid=71k6_mrfit&utm_source=ShareASale&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=1455744" target="_blank">wonderful release</a>! Next up on the hop is the very talented, <a href="https://whostolemyglitter.com/" target="_blank">Jennifer Kotas</a>!</span></span></span></p><span style="font-size: large;"><span><a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=http://www.paperpawz.com/&source=gmail&ust=1658508321216000&usg=AOvVaw1MOA0451waK6Nd4pDEvuU8" href="http://www.paperpawz.com/" target="_blank"></a></span></span><p><span style="font-size: large;"><span><span style="color: black;"></span></span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><span><span style="color: black;">Thank you so much for stopping by!</span></span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><span><span style="color: black;"></span></span></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEihnNLTcpdNnF_G2PTuj27ClX9R56MXlg3O0WYpqzlLXQH5LkO_YO-rO6NkC345NOPHVLQBa1cYx-d-APtgpWC0RlFsK5O75tv07Qm0NbX6Z6IKA92IbHBx7EoSpgwSuToOgywWx0MDthEgMa2-Ah9kG2dxGQblotfe24IiiV3D7D8AujB1D9h6w8Th3g/s127/My%20Signature.jpg" style="clear: left; 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<script async="true" class="linkdeli-widget" data-campaign="aa69ad0f-1dd4-4f47-b281-3749ffb76123" src="https://linkdeli.com/widget.js?id=f5e8378456858c916708"></script><!--LinkDeli Code End--></div>Barbhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17815566605069227773noreply@blogger.com72tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2982744981309100880.post-40879406967217292962022-06-18T07:00:00.128-05:002022-06-18T15:26:25.016-05:00SSS Let's Chill Release Blog Hop Day 2!<p> <span style="font-size: large;">Hi everyone!</span></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjRFDNnnRPJ53jlkH9VrGqf9te-8zUYjU-Jqv6EkZnVtzQn2O8hs9d0MxHeL5FQWQLr9yi4MFSiI-P3bXydI5LKe8t5k2DLxo0E6hKW2YYq7csWM6YpofThOrTOayQYVWsYKQLZ7s8fNLqGjLGhxbXqfzHGxpLQ3Pc8slDl3REVymPZD5Kjw7_tzT8pNA/s928/IMG_7318.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="408" data-original-width="928" height="282" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjRFDNnnRPJ53jlkH9VrGqf9te-8zUYjU-Jqv6EkZnVtzQn2O8hs9d0MxHeL5FQWQLr9yi4MFSiI-P3bXydI5LKe8t5k2DLxo0E6hKW2YYq7csWM6YpofThOrTOayQYVWsYKQLZ7s8fNLqGjLGhxbXqfzHGxpLQ3Pc8slDl3REVymPZD5Kjw7_tzT8pNA/w640-h282/IMG_7318.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><span style="font-size: large;"></span><p></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">Welcome to my stop on the Simon Says Stamp, <a href="https://www.simonsaysstamp.com/category/shop-simon-releases-vip?sscid=61k6_j3jl1&utm_source=ShareASale&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=1455744" target="_blank">Let's Chill release</a> blog hop! This is day 2 of the hop. If you missed yesterday's hop, <a href="https://www.simonsaysstampblog.com/blog/lets-chill-blog-hop-1/" target="_blank">click here</a>. If you'd like to start at the beginning of today's hop, <a href="https://www.simonsaysstampblog.com/" target="_blank">click here</a>.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">I'm excited to share my cards with you today, showcasing some of the awesome products in this fantastic release! First, I have a free gift offer and a giveaway to share! <br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><b><u>FREE GIFT: </u></b><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhqxpe06_AwnX0cVDO7LwkMQwvzBvRokls4q7mGWy6cMHDOSKWo_Pu5lKx-dNjDXOJjZ1Iz_1xtV7co4SWhP_RsWn32k87apTgRKqLCPuzMMP730XHSiMAL-5Q1n94McKidi_8ueXZE61qjV82R7NAJ1MvshDWXN5yZNmyynKIBDDXct-h03QaOTg5vVQ/s4500/IMG_7290.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4500" data-original-width="4500" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhqxpe06_AwnX0cVDO7LwkMQwvzBvRokls4q7mGWy6cMHDOSKWo_Pu5lKx-dNjDXOJjZ1Iz_1xtV7co4SWhP_RsWn32k87apTgRKqLCPuzMMP730XHSiMAL-5Q1n94McKidi_8ueXZE61qjV82R7NAJ1MvshDWXN5yZNmyynKIBDDXct-h03QaOTg5vVQ/w400-h400/IMG_7290.JPG" width="400" /></a></span></div><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span><span style="font-size: large;"><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span><span><span><span><span>As
you can see from the banner above, if you shop during the blog hop, you can get a pack of the Doodlebug, Chasing Rainbows Sprinkles, for free</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span><span><span><span><span>, with any purchase! Just use the code: PRISM at checkout. </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><span><span style="color: black;">This promotion will expire </span>6/19 <span style="color: black;">at 11:59 pm EDT. </span></span></span></span><p></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><span><span><u><b><span>GIVEAWAY:</span></b></u><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span><span><span><span><span><span><b> </b><br /></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span><span><span><span><span><span>Simon is also giving away a $25 gift
certificate at every stop along the hop, from the comment sections! Be
sure to leave a comment below for a chance to win. Simon will announce
the winners on their blog on Wednesday, June 22nd.</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><u><b>SIMON GALLERIES:</b></u><span><span><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span><span><span><span style="color: black;"><span><span><span><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span><span><span style="color: black;"> </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span><span><span><span style="color: black;"><span><span><span><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span><span><span style="color: black;">Did you know Simon has card galleries for
each of their releases and their card kits, and even a video gallery? It's
true and you can add your very own cards and projects to these galleries! Here's a link to all the <a href="https://www.simonsaysstampblog.com/simon-brand-galleries/" target="_blank">Simon Brand Galleries</a> and here's the link to the new, </span><a href="https://www.simonsaysstampblog.com/blog/simon-brand-galleries/lets-chill-2022-gallery/#!watch" target="_blank">Let's Chill Gallery</a>. There is so much inspiration to see! I encourage you to check them out and add your own cards/projects!</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span><span><span><span style="color: black;"><span><span><span><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span><span><b><u>MY CARDS: </u></b></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span><span><span><span style="color: black;"><span><span><span><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span><span>First up is the adorable, Birthday Bears stamp set. I did some Copic coloring and masking to create this cute scene.</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span><span><span><span style="color: black;"><span><span><span><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg8IbzuEJrdkB5XRWWZV8FCc3yvzaBdQIwKyqNrMFeqragGAoeiklhh_79lVyFek4KmFlWgHtByPW9GsQoj0GTeapGJhT2_zM_oRPQ5GJbsvnocRLgg_ZcC2E7MXkxny6PCc3-EJ10n1GwrVV6jyuKWFnjeRSZJ-VENTQHp7R--p5cx71EYq4Dhossgpg/s2683/IMG_7213.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2359" data-original-width="2683" height="562" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg8IbzuEJrdkB5XRWWZV8FCc3yvzaBdQIwKyqNrMFeqragGAoeiklhh_79lVyFek4KmFlWgHtByPW9GsQoj0GTeapGJhT2_zM_oRPQ5GJbsvnocRLgg_ZcC2E7MXkxny6PCc3-EJ10n1GwrVV6jyuKWFnjeRSZJ-VENTQHp7R--p5cx71EYq4Dhossgpg/w640-h562/IMG_7213.JPG" width="640" /></a></span></div><span style="font-size: large;"><br /><span> </span></span><p></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span><span><span><span style="color: black;"><span><span><span><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span><span>Next is this beautiful embossing folder called, Sunflower Field and it comes with a matching die! I embossed it onto a sheet of vellum and adhered that to my pink card base. I cut out three sunflowers from the same pink card stock and added those in a cluster, onto the vellum overlay. The sentiment is also new. It's from the Hello Sunshine Die Set. <br /></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span><span><span><span style="color: black;"><span><span><span><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span><span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvocijzQeG3IFtH5BbMwEK2l5RsdKeEpGF8gYiPcs7KJ1laBBLKLzdIPpXomg_KHPDMf82_pi1asME3yEAMa6gWjjusaiMlyO_aB1kNr3VYwwi2GGkhLG5Ufi3oIn4pHNX0_yfjwnD-rRk4euBxadV55IXd1KEd3MsWd0hnhgFuekVqc6Q-ewCY_lD6g/s2513/IMG_7211.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2513" data-original-width="2323" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvocijzQeG3IFtH5BbMwEK2l5RsdKeEpGF8gYiPcs7KJ1laBBLKLzdIPpXomg_KHPDMf82_pi1asME3yEAMa6gWjjusaiMlyO_aB1kNr3VYwwi2GGkhLG5Ufi3oIn4pHNX0_yfjwnD-rRk4euBxadV55IXd1KEd3MsWd0hnhgFuekVqc6Q-ewCY_lD6g/w592-h640/IMG_7211.JPG" width="592" /></a></span></div><span style="font-size: large;"><br /> </span><p></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span><span><span><span style="color: black;"><span><span><span><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span><span>For my third card, I used the fun, Beach Party Umbrellas Cling Stamp. I love this stamp! I had so much fun water coloring the images with Zig Markers, for a rainbow effect! I used the Hello Sunshine Die Set again, for the sentiment.<br /></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span><span><span><span style="color: black;"><span><span><span><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span><span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhkQYE5BUhSsYyvWZtVKqRbnYYo8_zXuvqjff_tOMKe2D29kdxXV_XBdl513qVNjUdhIvtnTNiLG71NLMTdgIHjs_b8xykN1-nrbGZajz_aRgN_Z-mtLVrS60UZrL4nXxdAi0YU4bQ_BYtIHuOX_A6siOrBwl8f5YaMS6jfdXvZTVIVayQtHNTj8wqHbw/s2557/IMG_7212.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2347" data-original-width="2557" height="588" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhkQYE5BUhSsYyvWZtVKqRbnYYo8_zXuvqjff_tOMKe2D29kdxXV_XBdl513qVNjUdhIvtnTNiLG71NLMTdgIHjs_b8xykN1-nrbGZajz_aRgN_Z-mtLVrS60UZrL4nXxdAi0YU4bQ_BYtIHuOX_A6siOrBwl8f5YaMS6jfdXvZTVIVayQtHNTj8wqHbw/w640-h588/IMG_7212.JPG" width="640" /></a></span></div><p><span style="font-size: large;"></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span><span><span><span style="color: black;"><span><span><span><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span><span>Are you ready for some foiling? I never thought I'd get into foiling but I love it now! It's not only fun, it gives amazing results too! For this card, I used the pretty, Sketched Daisy Bloom Foil Plate and Die set. Why is foiling so difficult to photograph? Wish you could see the beautiful shine!<br /></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span><span><span><span style="color: black;"><span><span><span><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span><br /></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhzIExG9c6t9x-rbniWOMPE4Xi5w85Uc9J1jJCdD_jZE6aRoJ1HoUKczW6lqZr__iZmSiPUj0_sXqVfbkAZo0mN6QogTwpb7Chq667oOIA2dY8n87e0dhlSSF-K9FfIIvPagYvXmaUJnvf2966K8igIIqcXYOJjkE_ndRuDEc6PvUSpGcuQhLL5csfk9g/s2634/IMG_7207.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2375" data-original-width="2634" height="578" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhzIExG9c6t9x-rbniWOMPE4Xi5w85Uc9J1jJCdD_jZE6aRoJ1HoUKczW6lqZr__iZmSiPUj0_sXqVfbkAZo0mN6QogTwpb7Chq667oOIA2dY8n87e0dhlSSF-K9FfIIvPagYvXmaUJnvf2966K8igIIqcXYOJjkE_ndRuDEc6PvUSpGcuQhLL5csfk9g/w640-h578/IMG_7207.JPG" width="640" /></a></span></div><p></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span><span><span><span style="color: black;"><span><span><span><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span><br /></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><span><span><span style="color: black;">And last but not least is this fun beach scene! I used two new products for this card - the Let's Get Away stamp set, plus the Surf and Sand Stencil. Anyone wanna come join me here?! </span></span></span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><span><span></span></span></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjHsSAlg52Yn11QlMnWkL3_FwayG_nOtxEGqcdwqSp0ucaZZ0iAMN0V-o9__CgcYRA6h5TePsMVBIMv4Lh9f0bTpHMZdnEc0IT_GEQAm31RMYNRyIYyAbSQxjJQ6yjn6ikuHR0T9dQSF4dG7z4-BHNY5I9ptPuvkJMXLL-ZtRzaYc4JPUegYXCXiFt38g/s2646/IMG_7210.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2480" data-original-width="2646" height="600" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjHsSAlg52Yn11QlMnWkL3_FwayG_nOtxEGqcdwqSp0ucaZZ0iAMN0V-o9__CgcYRA6h5TePsMVBIMv4Lh9f0bTpHMZdnEc0IT_GEQAm31RMYNRyIYyAbSQxjJQ6yjn6ikuHR0T9dQSF4dG7z4-BHNY5I9ptPuvkJMXLL-ZtRzaYc4JPUegYXCXiFt38g/w640-h600/IMG_7210.JPG" width="640" /></a></span></div><span style="font-size: large;"><br /><span style="color: black;">Okay, so that's it for me. I hope I've given you a few ideas for using some of the products from this <a href="https://www.simonsaysstamp.com/category/shop-simon-releases-vip?sscid=61k6_j3jl1&utm_source=ShareASale&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=1455744" target="_blank">fabulous release</a>! Next up on the hop is the very talented <a href="https://housesbuiltofcards.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Heather Hoffman</a>!</span></span><p></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><span><span><span style="color: black;">Thank you so much for stopping by! Enjoy the rest of the hop!</span></span></span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><span><span><span style="color: black;"></span></span></span></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiuVHEf4AAuSdxi5m0xgni38fBLeFwanCAX9ktJmTtJgKeEicGNhI3GychVo-wSILkOSmqwyLzxp5alQ3tEm-p_-ockGe-8oynUSlygvlbuQEWpQZGTVryX-n_YuEAVxAekdUghV7YqOF7xAw3eId02aWpPeBVhqMM-T0jPZRgPjvPsJjLppPrN8Os0aQ/s127/My%20Signature.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="71" data-original-width="127" height="71" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiuVHEf4AAuSdxi5m0xgni38fBLeFwanCAX9ktJmTtJgKeEicGNhI3GychVo-wSILkOSmqwyLzxp5alQ3tEm-p_-ockGe-8oynUSlygvlbuQEWpQZGTVryX-n_YuEAVxAekdUghV7YqOF7xAw3eId02aWpPeBVhqMM-T0jPZRgPjvPsJjLppPrN8Os0aQ/s1600/My%20Signature.jpg" width="127" /></a></span></div><span style="font-size: large;"><br /> <br /></span><p></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><span><span><span style="color: black;"> </span></span></span></span></p><p><br /></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><span><span><span style="color: black;"><u><b>HOP ORDER:</b></u></span></span></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="background: white;">
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<span style="color: #1e1e1e; font-family: "Noto Serif",serif; font-size: 12.0pt;"><a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://sandimaciver.com/simon-says-stamp-flowers-for-you/&source=gmail&ust=1655670262467000&usg=AOvVaw2CgInWS1iK3Sb5gZ93_AlG" href="https://sandimaciver.com/simon-says-stamp-flowers-for-you/" target="_blank"><span style="color: #0073aa;">Sandi MacIver</span></a></span></p><p></p><span style="font-size: large;"><span><span><span style="color: black;"> <br /></span></span></span></span><p><span style="font-size: large;"><u><b>NEW RELEASE PRODUCTS:</b></u></span></p><!--LinkDeli Code Start--><!--SSS Let s Chill Release--><a class="linkdeli-image" href="https://linkdeli.com/view/f482df27-2751-47ee-8b68-7366ef197643" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><img src="https://linkdeli.s3.amazonaws.com/public/placeholders/f482df27-2751-47ee-8b68-7366ef197643.jpg" /></a>
<script async="true" class="linkdeli-widget" data-campaign="f482df27-2751-47ee-8b68-7366ef197643" src="https://linkdeli.com/widget.js?id=f5e8378456858c916708"></script><!--LinkDeli Code End-->Barbhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17815566605069227773noreply@blogger.com65tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2982744981309100880.post-69825498871317180442022-05-12T07:00:00.033-05:002022-05-12T10:28:57.182-05:00SSS Yay You Release Blog Hop Day 1!<p> <span style="font-size: large;">Hi friends! </span></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-q4dHRgnDdKSRv5L1vJKaQXcfVsdRGkP7DcZ-8Ia46N_zsB-0RqsIMGOH3Jab9o8WfenmxlBn0MNp4QzmOrmrH6UFuQHpNjqQps0kRjYdoEbhCAiH8v1fSbQJ0Y_9DZQxNz3me2deM-cgyayKyP799RAykN_k2fyj3JQwywYqe3UlmIHaWyXsxHfj-w/s1089/IMG_6747.PNG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="481" data-original-width="1089" height="282" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-q4dHRgnDdKSRv5L1vJKaQXcfVsdRGkP7DcZ-8Ia46N_zsB-0RqsIMGOH3Jab9o8WfenmxlBn0MNp4QzmOrmrH6UFuQHpNjqQps0kRjYdoEbhCAiH8v1fSbQJ0Y_9DZQxNz3me2deM-cgyayKyP799RAykN_k2fyj3JQwywYqe3UlmIHaWyXsxHfj-w/w640-h282/IMG_6747.PNG" width="640" /></a></div><span style="font-size: large;"> </span><p></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">Welcome to my stop on the Simon Says Stamp, <a href="https://www.simonsaysstamp.com/category/shop-simon-releases-yay-you" target="_blank">Yay You</a> blog hop! <span>This is day 1 of a 2-day hop, so be sure to stop by <a href="https://www.simonsaysstampblog.com/" target="_blank">Simon's blog</a> for day 2 tomorrow! </span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><span>There are so many fun, awesome products in this <a href="https://www.simonsaysstamp.com/category/shop-simon-releases-yay-you" target="_blank">fantastic release</a>! I'm excited to share a few cards with you today but first, I have an offer for a free gift, plus a giveaway to tell you about! <br /></span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><span></span></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiq-LMwN2V5-2V1mq468-BnyfQgbIAYjxoyiuF1mK8kGlw5-o4Am1kAvAIxsnwSIcRWYUFV37lJlGFAJQZd_k40IrWnioKSkxueKO5s-DOjBn4alEPsG3EKEoKilPODv2xMDei7nSyVLppbLMq7W9g-UYlzWwNJKUSltRCynf5fSlSJwEKmI5RE2iNyxg/s1286/IMG_6736.PNG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1286" data-original-width="1284" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiq-LMwN2V5-2V1mq468-BnyfQgbIAYjxoyiuF1mK8kGlw5-o4Am1kAvAIxsnwSIcRWYUFV37lJlGFAJQZd_k40IrWnioKSkxueKO5s-DOjBn4alEPsG3EKEoKilPODv2xMDei7nSyVLppbLMq7W9g-UYlzWwNJKUSltRCynf5fSlSJwEKmI5RE2iNyxg/w400-h400/IMG_6736.PNG" width="400" /></a></span></div><span style="font-size: large;"> </span><p></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><span><u><b>FREE GIFT:</b></u><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span><span><span><span><span> </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span><span><span><span><span>As
you can see from the banner above, if you shop during the blog hop, you can get Simon's "Beautiful" Die Set for free</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span><span><span><span><span>, with a purchase of $25 or more. Just use the code: BEAUTY at checkout. </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><span><span style="color: black;">This promotion will expire </span>5/15 <span style="color: black;">at 11:59 pm EDT. <br /></span></span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><span><u><b><span>GIVEAWAY:</span></b></u><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span><span><span><span><span><span><b> </b><br /></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span><span><span><span><span><span>Simon is also giving away a $25 gift
certificate at every stop along the hop, from the comment sections! Be
sure to leave a comment below for a chance to win. Simon will announce
the winners on their blog on Wednesday, May 18th.</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><u><b>SIMON GALLERIES:</b></u><span><span><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span><span><span><span style="color: black;"><span><span><span><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span><span><span style="color: black;"> </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span><span><span><span style="color: black;"><span><span><span><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span><span><span style="color: black;">Did you know Simon has card galleries for
each of their releases and their card kits, and even a video gallery? It's
true and you can add your very own cards and projects to these galleries! Here's a link to all the <a href="https://www.simonsaysstampblog.com/simon-brand-galleries/" target="_blank">Simon Brand Galleries</a> and here's the link to the new, </span><a href="https://www.simonsaysstampblog.com/blog/simon-brand-galleries/yay-2022-gallery/" target="_blank">Yay You Gallery.</a> There is so much inspiration to see! I encourage you to check them out and add your own cards/projects!</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span><span><span><span style="color: black;"><span><span><span><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span><span> <u><b>MY CARDS:</b></u></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span><span><span><span style="color: black;"><span><span><span><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span><span>This first one was created using the Orange Blossoms Stencil and some of Simon's beautiful, Pawsitively Saturated inks. Easy but effective!<br /></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span><span><span><span style="color: black;"><span><span><span><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhbm9_Bm3QHrzjWr4YekwBNnl-IKY6IL2XN9v2Dxzsu07u5sdsrcsAwUjPVr0ZuuxTBjs4ALmjyVHCfWJGJVBwHXuv5x-TcfkktKgXfOA_XUbJ_G10wdg5ALoh4-hvXg7P2CGN1zdOJe5TocaVojrjal2KIPur2dux565oqcxoR5Rj8v4YGeo5-elPexA/s1590/eZy%20Watermark_02-05-2022_03-30-59PM.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1590" data-original-width="1417" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhbm9_Bm3QHrzjWr4YekwBNnl-IKY6IL2XN9v2Dxzsu07u5sdsrcsAwUjPVr0ZuuxTBjs4ALmjyVHCfWJGJVBwHXuv5x-TcfkktKgXfOA_XUbJ_G10wdg5ALoh4-hvXg7P2CGN1zdOJe5TocaVojrjal2KIPur2dux565oqcxoR5Rj8v4YGeo5-elPexA/w570-h640/eZy%20Watermark_02-05-2022_03-30-59PM.JPG" width="570" /></a></span></div><span style="font-size: large;"><br /><span> </span></span><p></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span><span><span><span style="color: black;"><span><span><span><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span><span>My next card features the Arches Background Cling Stamp. Simple, white, heat embossing and some ink smooshing with Distress Oxide Ink and regular Distress Ink. Love the results!<br /></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span><span><span><span style="color: black;"><span><span><span><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEje8TZMJzY5RRPCF7I91vwi2LGV2uQZ4B8jQU5wSo47503t0-vqP5FUDMJpm8LAVSNoBObZMGKlJgVl49tvWVG1DFvmwleF-ZcWe4QNQfBUna5s5GN8x3o1cZ00zAcPTuVMNtM0O0qjTQ6R49D52NOPJ6SrxhMhCfoPqrwQTHO7LU586DC--RsDvZkXKA/s1588/eZy%20Watermark_02-05-2022_03-27-41PM.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1588" data-original-width="1490" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEje8TZMJzY5RRPCF7I91vwi2LGV2uQZ4B8jQU5wSo47503t0-vqP5FUDMJpm8LAVSNoBObZMGKlJgVl49tvWVG1DFvmwleF-ZcWe4QNQfBUna5s5GN8x3o1cZ00zAcPTuVMNtM0O0qjTQ6R49D52NOPJ6SrxhMhCfoPqrwQTHO7LU586DC--RsDvZkXKA/w600-h640/eZy%20Watermark_02-05-2022_03-27-41PM.JPG" width="600" /></a></span></div><span style="font-size: large;"><br /><span><br /></span></span><p></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span><span><span><span style="color: black;"><span><span><span><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span><span>Next up is a slimline card, using the Bell Die Set. I cut out three of the bells, gave them some shading with Copic Markers, then adhered them, with foam adhesive, to a piece of Simon's Matte Silver Mirror Cardstock. Perfect for a wedding or anniversary!<br /></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span><span><span><span style="color: black;"><span><span><span><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgtjxMOBORj-hvQIDrza-TvArje0B7EXUL-Ko9hcRMdMXO-7mKBJGz5sm8JHaqGqncVfRklAd_5mxPRVKODtRWyCV-mhx-9i60Pp0jzh6i3cN7uVnpedc2OVOeAKdUuPs1p4zFYAWpbXy03Fh9KaQ6UT0p9CD836phupn8KZkQZklMSd8BzJUc88ezUfw/s1560/eZy%20Watermark_02-05-2022_03-28-53PM.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1439" data-original-width="1560" height="590" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgtjxMOBORj-hvQIDrza-TvArje0B7EXUL-Ko9hcRMdMXO-7mKBJGz5sm8JHaqGqncVfRklAd_5mxPRVKODtRWyCV-mhx-9i60Pp0jzh6i3cN7uVnpedc2OVOeAKdUuPs1p4zFYAWpbXy03Fh9KaQ6UT0p9CD836phupn8KZkQZklMSd8BzJUc88ezUfw/w640-h590/eZy%20Watermark_02-05-2022_03-28-53PM.JPG" width="640" /></a></span></div><span style="font-size: large;"><br /><span><br /></span></span><p></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><span><span style="color: black;">For my last card, I used the Spiral Ball Hot Foil Plate. I hot foiled it several times, used a circle die to cut them out, then adhered them to the card base with some foam adhesive, for a little dimension. Such a cool, fun product!<br /></span></span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><span></span></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiDfjl6CbQzMn-rOJUt9abHXt_8J7b87n14QrmpBfsY8K_5ZIOztbRTfM0FrjfCQw8vRFeew4Wima5Ncn2oFbwn_QcRCo0AyhJpCdWhziY8fYrhSHULVEyL7KL2Xz23iONss3falIHIn3qF5k2wihgAhZHfWZM0Ga8E50BvlIlq5dX22nxvawdB5MZORg/s1297/eZy%20Watermark_02-05-2022_03-29-58PM.PNG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1297" data-original-width="1163" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiDfjl6CbQzMn-rOJUt9abHXt_8J7b87n14QrmpBfsY8K_5ZIOztbRTfM0FrjfCQw8vRFeew4Wima5Ncn2oFbwn_QcRCo0AyhJpCdWhziY8fYrhSHULVEyL7KL2Xz23iONss3falIHIn3qF5k2wihgAhZHfWZM0Ga8E50BvlIlq5dX22nxvawdB5MZORg/w574-h640/eZy%20Watermark_02-05-2022_03-29-58PM.PNG" width="574" /></a></span></div><span style="font-size: large;"><br /><span style="color: black;">That's it for me! I hope I've helped give you a few ideas for using some of the products from this <a href="https://www.simonsaysstamp.com/category/shop-simon-releases-yay-you" target="_blank">awesome release!</a></span></span><p></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><span><span style="color: black;">Thanks so much for stopping by! Enjoy the rest of the hop!</span></span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><span><span style="color: black;"></span></span></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHXPFrJjQ7NKciiZX15gdxo9f0EwDdULQFMN56nBB-4fo83FRTt-a8fxXjqQK0V8BZq5pMPgdloLK25MaR4sFEbsSFoeegZaDtK98AeWqayWWzre4cpZRMbsh0-2bHt-ZxW4O_YHO9tkHpcu3cvn7DFD2Hyrl21ALwCGQL98hBFqb81WlTHbkEp8tQXg/s127/My%20Signature.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="71" data-original-width="127" height="71" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHXPFrJjQ7NKciiZX15gdxo9f0EwDdULQFMN56nBB-4fo83FRTt-a8fxXjqQK0V8BZq5pMPgdloLK25MaR4sFEbsSFoeegZaDtK98AeWqayWWzre4cpZRMbsh0-2bHt-ZxW4O_YHO9tkHpcu3cvn7DFD2Hyrl21ALwCGQL98hBFqb81WlTHbkEp8tQXg/s1600/My%20Signature.jpg" width="127" /></a></span></div><span style="font-size: large;"><br /> </span><p></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><span><span style="color: black;"> </span></span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><span><span style="color: black;"> </span></span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><span><span style="color: black;">HOP ORDER:</span></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="background: white;">
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<script async="true" class="linkdeli-widget" data-campaign="0e66179a-bffe-4a37-90df-5347b4e1e418" src="https://linkdeli.com/widget.js?id=f5e8378456858c916708"></script><!--LinkDeli Code End-->Barbhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17815566605069227773noreply@blogger.com50tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2982744981309100880.post-24021328165009252252022-04-21T07:00:00.132-05:002022-04-21T09:46:37.055-05:00SSS Happy and Joyful Release Blog Hop Day 1!<p> <span style="font-size: large;">Hi crafty friends!</span></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjIkCCZnG2EkSHk9Q5gohiJl30rrsTKDCnYY5c5PD7ujAkSvg7k_3PyYPDjy3rYB62XuSOmMhRghge_ioPoYatClYznxS8K06vQBMBpA7fsLgG_DHeu7XGoDUcTA9Z7qUti1CboYDYkYjNOwkTZF3MLwDBeK92wwfD9X3yn1oN9IdqehstoEF3QAjEAmw/s1082/IMG_6368.PNG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="481" data-original-width="1082" height="285" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjIkCCZnG2EkSHk9Q5gohiJl30rrsTKDCnYY5c5PD7ujAkSvg7k_3PyYPDjy3rYB62XuSOmMhRghge_ioPoYatClYznxS8K06vQBMBpA7fsLgG_DHeu7XGoDUcTA9Z7qUti1CboYDYkYjNOwkTZF3MLwDBeK92wwfD9X3yn1oN9IdqehstoEF3QAjEAmw/w640-h285/IMG_6368.PNG" width="640" /></a></div><span style="font-size: large;"> </span><p></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">Welcome to my stop on the Simon Says Stamp, <a href="https://www.simonsaysstamp.com/category/shop-simon-releases-happy-and-joyful" target="_blank">Happy and Joyful release</a> blog hop! This is day 1 of a 2-day hop, so be sure to stop by <a href="https://www.simonsaysstampblog.com/" target="_blank">Simon's blog</a> for day 2 tomorrow! </span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">I'm so glad you're here! April releases are always my favorites because spring has arrived and that means lots of floral sets! This release is so beautiful and it's filled with amazing products!</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><u><b>FREE GIFT:</b></u> <br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh44_IObI4haX5fu20Sz9xZUswzSRWaNbMoSWv7rvFY_Xtqi9YdknJtEuWTZ3hhFyBS0Xs47-IBIL3rEbrikA8cRTwFw4HzizLRwKyd68kThM0iOIQn5wDSE24RFVAZU601i2GgqW7bP5GNpy1BrtVgOVzDCxevEWYPB_4tH9rWhbtZbBd6cpHGdfxs6Q/s4500/Happy%20and%20Joyful%20Blog%20Hop%20GWP_1080-01.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4500" data-original-width="4500" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh44_IObI4haX5fu20Sz9xZUswzSRWaNbMoSWv7rvFY_Xtqi9YdknJtEuWTZ3hhFyBS0Xs47-IBIL3rEbrikA8cRTwFw4HzizLRwKyd68kThM0iOIQn5wDSE24RFVAZU601i2GgqW7bP5GNpy1BrtVgOVzDCxevEWYPB_4tH9rWhbtZbBd6cpHGdfxs6Q/w640-h640/Happy%20and%20Joyful%20Blog%20Hop%20GWP_1080-01.jpg" width="640" /></a></span></div><span style="font-size: large;"><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span><span><span><span><span> </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><p></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span><span><span><span><span>As
you can see from the banner above, you can get a </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span><span><span><span><span>Garden Party Sticker Sheet FOR FREE,
with any purchase! Just use the code: GRDPTY at checkout. </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: black;">This promotion will expire
</span>4/24 <span style="color: black;">at 11:59 pm EDT.</span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><u><b><span>GIVEAWAY:</span></b></u><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span><span><span><span><span><span><b> </b><br /></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span><span><span><span><span><span>Simon is also giving away a $25 gift
certificate at every stop along the hop, from the comment sections! Be
sure to leave a comment below for a chance to win. Simon will announce
the winners on their blog on Wednesday, April 27th.</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><u><b>SIMON GALLERIES:</b></u><span><span><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span><span><span><span style="color: black;"><span><span><span><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span><span><span style="color: black;"> </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span><span><span><span style="color: black;"><span><span><span><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span><span><span style="color: black;">Did you know Simon has card galleries for
each of their releases and their card kits, and even a video gallery? It's
true and you can add your very own cards and projects to these galleries! Here's a link to all the <a href="https://www.simonsaysstampblog.com/simon-brand-galleries/" target="_blank">Simon Brand Galleries</a> and here's the link to the new, </span><a href="https://www.simonsaysstampblog.com/blog/simon-brand-galleries/happy-joyful-2022-gallery/" target="_blank">Happy and Joyful Gallery</a>. There is so much inspiration to see! I encourage you to check them out and add your own cards/projects!</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span><span><span><span style="color: black;"><span><span><span><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span><span> <u><b>MY CARDS: </b></u></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span><span><span><span style="color: black;"><span><span><span><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span><span>My first two cards showcase the Foil Plate and Die set called, Intricate Rose and Blooms Bouquet. I love that this set comes with a coordinating die! I started with an elegant design, hot foiling the bouquet onto some black glossy cardstock, using some silver foil. Simple, easy yet so pretty!<br /></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span><span><span><span style="color: black;"><span><span><span><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiyXUYPIi6hbVjyUNjzirPLXw7Eo5G0Gu0UWUus9IrZ5HsSUDDT2x_HRQi9T1AEP-b5UCo8x_cc88JUeP6JpeZ-Z-upy4kU2TFbDYMMpif1Mk-MSVWutOpDJ-LaXF2xbO9IOGzwBOEzj0EzIigz6XkqLH3wEoCW81GldMnC_e52iHAV0X6bqplbo2gFAQ/s1600/eZy%20Watermark_19-04-2022_11-53-22AM.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1494" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiyXUYPIi6hbVjyUNjzirPLXw7Eo5G0Gu0UWUus9IrZ5HsSUDDT2x_HRQi9T1AEP-b5UCo8x_cc88JUeP6JpeZ-Z-upy4kU2TFbDYMMpif1Mk-MSVWutOpDJ-LaXF2xbO9IOGzwBOEzj0EzIigz6XkqLH3wEoCW81GldMnC_e52iHAV0X6bqplbo2gFAQ/w598-h640/eZy%20Watermark_19-04-2022_11-53-22AM.JPG" width="598" /> </a></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"> </span></div><p></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span><span><span><span style="color: black;"><span><span><span><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span><span><span><span style="color: black;"><span><span><span><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span> </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span><span><span><span style="color: black;"><span><span><span><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span>Next I used some pretty, gold foil and some watercolor paper. I used Zig Markers to watercolor the bouquet. I wish you could see how beautiful the foiling is! It's really lovely in real life!<br /></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEivY6m9hAZ693gn-PNHi8VF3JZbQt5ZlJc6EKAw3hOg9L7FenISmnaDtASeftukdWT1XeSb_oVkNVmKydfl_gEIe9iFIzyOEWKA97f_joJeDCBM8eAJdsF3LiPqmjNlgJcWwlKTviXsm1dTYbHzeYZ_TyvGyV7lLfIIpNh4vaGiks8f-CXPx13p0uBqEA/s1600/eZy%20Watermark_20-04-2022_01-25-24PM.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1326" data-original-width="1600" height="530" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEivY6m9hAZ693gn-PNHi8VF3JZbQt5ZlJc6EKAw3hOg9L7FenISmnaDtASeftukdWT1XeSb_oVkNVmKydfl_gEIe9iFIzyOEWKA97f_joJeDCBM8eAJdsF3LiPqmjNlgJcWwlKTviXsm1dTYbHzeYZ_TyvGyV7lLfIIpNh4vaGiks8f-CXPx13p0uBqEA/w640-h530/eZy%20Watermark_20-04-2022_01-25-24PM.JPG" width="640" /></a></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"> </span></div><span style="font-size: large;"> </span><p></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span><span><span><span style="color: black;"><span><span><span><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span>This next card is a fun one! The Mother Earth stamp set is so cool! If you love to color, like I do, you'll want this set for sure! I colored the image with Copics, die cut it into a circle, then added the circular shaped card onto a background that was clear embossed with the Lined Background Cling stamp. <br /></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgglna0AMhdqa3C6QmV42Y1xJs-bMWmGVIEmv2WbBmybLOuXKREXxrRIzzn5YApFhm5Vz3K4E7C4XaEe4B9cFm5DRQXDO_N-GLKadhUKcKhl-_3xjsifezPugyVG5_SdSeA4LOTxedYzpLWLnNanJZLCFCaErKlJZB1EM24W_mPAGSevPNoA71-dwt56g/s1600/eZy%20Watermark_20-04-2022_01-24-17PM.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1591" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgglna0AMhdqa3C6QmV42Y1xJs-bMWmGVIEmv2WbBmybLOuXKREXxrRIzzn5YApFhm5Vz3K4E7C4XaEe4B9cFm5DRQXDO_N-GLKadhUKcKhl-_3xjsifezPugyVG5_SdSeA4LOTxedYzpLWLnNanJZLCFCaErKlJZB1EM24W_mPAGSevPNoA71-dwt56g/w636-h640/eZy%20Watermark_20-04-2022_01-24-17PM.JPG" width="636" /></a></span></div><p></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span><span><span><span style="color: black;"><span><span><span><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span>Here's how it opens and a peek of the inside.<br /></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhm6_ECVT2Fzn2hMUqVMxQpYqGUsd4CC6uriiQyRCUzr1yOgGCTmLAh1Hbk-wK37IMaznbj0hz5LdrgXB2DKBeV-4VW5nVgNKv84FHxkah8jeGEO2eNGAuqSS4PLMR5xU7ActvxBrSpK3iMnbjSgKreYjqUoOv8_rrVPzkH37c344kmLBGZ5r83zcRLRw/s1600/eZy%20Watermark_20-04-2022_01-30-11PM.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1597" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhm6_ECVT2Fzn2hMUqVMxQpYqGUsd4CC6uriiQyRCUzr1yOgGCTmLAh1Hbk-wK37IMaznbj0hz5LdrgXB2DKBeV-4VW5nVgNKv84FHxkah8jeGEO2eNGAuqSS4PLMR5xU7ActvxBrSpK3iMnbjSgKreYjqUoOv8_rrVPzkH37c344kmLBGZ5r83zcRLRw/w638-h640/eZy%20Watermark_20-04-2022_01-30-11PM.JPG" width="638" /></a></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"> </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"> </span></div><p></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span><span><span><span style="color: black;"><span><span><span><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span><span><span><span style="color: black;"><span><span><span><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span><span><span><span style="color: black;"><span><span><span><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span>The beautiful Lisianthus stamp set is up next! I colored with Copics and paired with an older stencil, giving some interest to the background. The sentiments in this set are equally as beautiful as the floral image!<br /></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgb5nBPRgmvdBf1Qnk-ZdIwu3soiP2j1gy4zBADkpfoMG3ccQtqiUzuPYaymQTGo8ZMh2_Kn-fWBvOFpcEBxb5JJOzKLNDdMfddSH1YCuLJmEe_uZeqoReXQ9qAXg68D5-KYn10PAGtYCIs-gQUlGU99Lwk68iTNfwDOJ_rx7jgwtsppZh_aj_-ZCF83w/s1317/IMG_6342.PNG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1317" data-original-width="1284" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgb5nBPRgmvdBf1Qnk-ZdIwu3soiP2j1gy4zBADkpfoMG3ccQtqiUzuPYaymQTGo8ZMh2_Kn-fWBvOFpcEBxb5JJOzKLNDdMfddSH1YCuLJmEe_uZeqoReXQ9qAXg68D5-KYn10PAGtYCIs-gQUlGU99Lwk68iTNfwDOJ_rx7jgwtsppZh_aj_-ZCF83w/w624-h640/IMG_6342.PNG" width="624" /></a></span></div><span style="font-size: large;"><br /><span></span></span><p></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span><span><span><span style="color: black;"><span><span><span><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span><span>Okay, last card. This one uses two, new sets. The Dimensional Stars stencil set and the A2 Marquee die set. A fun and colorful card! And Simon's inks are so perfect to use with stencils, so <span style="color: red;">I'm REALLY excited that they came out with re-inkers in this release!</span><br /></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span><span><span><span style="color: black;"><span><span><span><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi7M8VzZjMCtGDyyPO-TU1ij0GSXAkzKO4O9InbEsZFLUU-M8GYKAW9kD9Hp3bZgEUGRY4yqZGrUh9La55HocGl-0XvSbSaKmL1kFC2QKtwnoaDmkfH4vhxEtIckwOKF59oqWgfhqbqk8OxyJD4RI4K1neKNvml_qNLgZ4kJVEPcx3hmgWVLiRAcHQX1A/s1593/eZy%20Watermark_18-04-2022_11-49-19PM.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1593" data-original-width="1390" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi7M8VzZjMCtGDyyPO-TU1ij0GSXAkzKO4O9InbEsZFLUU-M8GYKAW9kD9Hp3bZgEUGRY4yqZGrUh9La55HocGl-0XvSbSaKmL1kFC2QKtwnoaDmkfH4vhxEtIckwOKF59oqWgfhqbqk8OxyJD4RI4K1neKNvml_qNLgZ4kJVEPcx3hmgWVLiRAcHQX1A/w558-h640/eZy%20Watermark_18-04-2022_11-49-19PM.JPG" width="558" /></a></span></div><span style="font-size: large;"><br /><span>That's it for me! I hope I've given you some ideas for using a few of the products from this <a href="https://www.simonsaysstamp.com/category/shop-simon-releases-happy-and-joyful" target="_blank">fantastic release!</a> Enjoy the rest of the hop and thank you so much for the visit!</span></span><p></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span><span><span><span style="color: black;"><span><span><span><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiGTbOMVi5EwDxkvWFKqPfhHCR7a3cRrfe9RQSgtIuVDa01CLRHsuf-1tR39Cvtx9abJFICxeffWYqwTkW0u-AROhWFFDucivaNvAJZbtxaqkA4u1q0RhmjmiJVeVDUB0iNCMKVTYCd0PysSzq64zei3-CsbxsFHqGMyIzkZcE1zeYR3jugCMBRhOgwAw/s127/My%20Signature.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="71" data-original-width="127" height="71" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiGTbOMVi5EwDxkvWFKqPfhHCR7a3cRrfe9RQSgtIuVDa01CLRHsuf-1tR39Cvtx9abJFICxeffWYqwTkW0u-AROhWFFDucivaNvAJZbtxaqkA4u1q0RhmjmiJVeVDUB0iNCMKVTYCd0PysSzq64zei3-CsbxsFHqGMyIzkZcE1zeYR3jugCMBRhOgwAw/s1600/My%20Signature.jpg" width="127" /></a></span></div><span style="font-size: large;"><br /><span><br /></span></span><p></p><p></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: black;"> </span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="background: white none repeat scroll 0% 0%;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span><span><span><span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><span style="color: #1e1e1e; font-family: "Noto Serif",serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="color: #0073aa;"><span style="font-size: large;"><u><b><span style="color: black;"><br /></span></b></u></span></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="background: white none repeat scroll 0% 0%;"><span style="color: #1e1e1e; font-family: "Noto Serif",serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="color: #0073aa;"><span style="font-size: large;"><u><b><span style="color: black;">HOP ORDER: </span></b></u></span><br /></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="background: white;">
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certificate at every stop along the hop, from the comment sections! Be
sure to leave a comment below for a chance to win. Simon will announce
the winners on their blog on Wednesday, March 30.</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span><span><span><span><span><span> </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><u><b>SIMON GALLERIES:</b></u><span><span><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span><span><span><span style="color: black;"><span><span><span><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span><span><span style="color: black;"> </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span><span><span><span style="color: black;"><span><span><span><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span><span><span style="color: black;">Did you know Simon has card galleries for
each of their releases and their card kits, and even a video gallery? It's
true and you can add your very own cards and projects to these galleries! Here's a link to all the <a href="https://www.simonsaysstampblog.com/simon-brand-galleries/" target="_blank">Simon Brand Galleries</a> and here's the link to the new, </span><a href="https://www.simonsaysstampblog.com/blog/simon-brand-galleries/hello-gorgeous-2022-gallery/" target="_blank">Hello, Gorgeous Gallery.</a> There is so much inspiration to see! I encourage you to check them out and add your own cards/projects!</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span><span><span><span style="color: black;"><span><span><span><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span><span> </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span><span><span><span style="color: black;"><span><span><span><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span><span><u><b>MY CARDS: </b></u></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span><span><span><span style="color: black;"><span><span><span><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span><span>These first two cards were created using the gorgeous, Mother's Day Tulips stamp set. The first one was water colored with Zig Markers and the second one was colored with Copics. It's such a beautiful set and has a large enough image to create a slimline card.<br /></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span><span><span><span style="color: black;"><span><span><span><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEi_FtfYGjkIde2ZDxqokce7Cm-W1uYpzniSp6vovzqkX1xSERGWwQP_YcEkWjTESFYy7zVzk8TTtp74j6sU7L7oV31WgEsV_6uc3KMxbFRQOBD_wsnzMm8A_sIE9Yjv3BOyas5fwc44QSngffEyuIg10rD2Vxg80zX-pJMsaMPfL6Rg_hOG32AB45MKhQ=s1600" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1401" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEi_FtfYGjkIde2ZDxqokce7Cm-W1uYpzniSp6vovzqkX1xSERGWwQP_YcEkWjTESFYy7zVzk8TTtp74j6sU7L7oV31WgEsV_6uc3KMxbFRQOBD_wsnzMm8A_sIE9Yjv3BOyas5fwc44QSngffEyuIg10rD2Vxg80zX-pJMsaMPfL6Rg_hOG32AB45MKhQ=w560-h640" width="560" /> </a></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"> <br /></span></div><span style="font-size: large;"><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhmvCIOJqbS0CIg8LfatYBeONpNXBMfnR2u6XBJhxW3OXoEZDymJ6UJiyGZcDGIiR3t2QYBPus48ggwQtZhqVbODemjcd478JOZwfBCYboK8ZOZ30d_Qy6f8Te5b86jr--JlcvE2gylRY3AhUSue7QkWxL-B54eFZAX29u9HN4IWs7HPdOGZC-rgoqB7A=s1472" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1472" data-original-width="1349" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhmvCIOJqbS0CIg8LfatYBeONpNXBMfnR2u6XBJhxW3OXoEZDymJ6UJiyGZcDGIiR3t2QYBPus48ggwQtZhqVbODemjcd478JOZwfBCYboK8ZOZ30d_Qy6f8Te5b86jr--JlcvE2gylRY3AhUSue7QkWxL-B54eFZAX29u9HN4IWs7HPdOGZC-rgoqB7A=w586-h640" width="586" /></a></div><br /><span></span></span><p></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span><span><span><span style="color: black;"><span><span><span><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span><span>Up next is the Stained Glass Sun die. I did some </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><span style="font-size: large;"><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span><span><span><span style="color: black;"><span><span><span><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span><span><span style="font-size: large;"><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span><span><span><span style="color: black;"><span><span><span><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span><span>simple ink blending and </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span>inlay die cutting, then I added a sentiment from the Mother's Day Tulips set.<br /></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span><span><span><span style="color: black;"><span><span><span><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgLzYs7M2fIQocMKE_fxG7uWjjhRJcbYT5xiF16Wcu2ZJd24ZOxFOmmXW3Ap3VDhObGqbd0ZjvlHUQqCGROkMfZcbAMWvY7x0OAky6I3FkZ5LL39w2AUE1WR4b3Ct4fQEscq3wLceC-QKuCnc8_DvlZ39lUNenxMKfKYbjqwu5YUMouLr-EfR9-wbNyDg=s1600" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1536" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgLzYs7M2fIQocMKE_fxG7uWjjhRJcbYT5xiF16Wcu2ZJd24ZOxFOmmXW3Ap3VDhObGqbd0ZjvlHUQqCGROkMfZcbAMWvY7x0OAky6I3FkZ5LL39w2AUE1WR4b3Ct4fQEscq3wLceC-QKuCnc8_DvlZ39lUNenxMKfKYbjqwu5YUMouLr-EfR9-wbNyDg=w614-h640" width="614" /></a></span></div><span style="font-size: large;"><span><br /></span></span><p></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span><span><span><span><span><span>For this card, I used a rainbow of Distress Oxide ink colors. It showcases the new Tin Tile stencil and an older die for the sentiment.<br /></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span><span><span><span><span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhvQrOf8CKicbIpoikJP_ViXaKPW1I4FGO0zq_kijw-_nsIv2Cll08n5N5FM16LLc9VD2I7Kxa0PYbvUIZytW76wpf-yRHeT73UDOX076TddsZC0zNeZCHaSRWdacXTx7tw4xC4M-fpTtq2hgbm-Xq9uAsfn9oagSx93TlDY0IDoDjA7dElB49R-YMmKg=s1600" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1575" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhvQrOf8CKicbIpoikJP_ViXaKPW1I4FGO0zq_kijw-_nsIv2Cll08n5N5FM16LLc9VD2I7Kxa0PYbvUIZytW76wpf-yRHeT73UDOX076TddsZC0zNeZCHaSRWdacXTx7tw4xC4M-fpTtq2hgbm-Xq9uAsfn9oagSx93TlDY0IDoDjA7dElB49R-YMmKg=w630-h640" width="630" /></a></span></div><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span><p><span style="font-size: large;"><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span><span><span><span><span><span>With my next card, I achieved a faux watercolor look using the Folk Art Flowers cling stamp. I scribbled the image with different colors of watercolor markers and spritzed the stamp with water before stamping. It's such a fun technique with really pretty results!<br /></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span><span><span><span><span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiUCTetUI682mcO6GQ-uuab_oC7xKy-xHI4HHb8NBZtlIIjhkH81d5PKaClYZwzk5YevDGvxaw6XLLHS_MexDfafcHmVOzPODRN1IRfyIu_uQT6XsLcxAQssb4w61YeGJ4-G55f7GA7t9VT0mVPAcDRZUobzxePmaqqEMj9WhiQUeIkOHJGTtalPpwIVg=s1600" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1482" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiUCTetUI682mcO6GQ-uuab_oC7xKy-xHI4HHb8NBZtlIIjhkH81d5PKaClYZwzk5YevDGvxaw6XLLHS_MexDfafcHmVOzPODRN1IRfyIu_uQT6XsLcxAQssb4w61YeGJ4-G55f7GA7t9VT0mVPAcDRZUobzxePmaqqEMj9WhiQUeIkOHJGTtalPpwIVg=w592-h640" width="592" /></a></span></div><span style="font-size: large;"><br /><span></span></span><p></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span><span><span><span><span><span>For my last card, I used the, Flowerful Medallion die. I die cut it several times from a white, slimline panel, inlaid the positive dies back into the negative spaces and used a lavender background for a soft look.<br /></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span><span><span><span><span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEi-4jSZMlgD6tPMxt1sjYWm6FgAIuki3u9iSKb09kT9eNQ342aQi8s2IhlWa3ToU1hqUSRfxpSdAz5pe0FCp7YyRN_rnBBLPf_-mAduqlvf2LJc80wX4onHmqlynTO_c8vwE2lbV2wHFUskp4ViOF4b4Y11a6g8VNHr_rh3W9COVoRNd01CMo5oOCEFtg=s1498" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1498" data-original-width="1241" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEi-4jSZMlgD6tPMxt1sjYWm6FgAIuki3u9iSKb09kT9eNQ342aQi8s2IhlWa3ToU1hqUSRfxpSdAz5pe0FCp7YyRN_rnBBLPf_-mAduqlvf2LJc80wX4onHmqlynTO_c8vwE2lbV2wHFUskp4ViOF4b4Y11a6g8VNHr_rh3W9COVoRNd01CMo5oOCEFtg=w530-h640" width="530" /></a></span></div><span style="font-size: large;"><br /><span>That's it for me. I hope I've given you a few fun ideas for using some of the products from this <a href="https://www.simonsaysstamp.com/category/shop-simon-releases-hello-gorgeous?sscid=31k6_owy8s&utm_source=ShareASale&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=1455744" target="_blank">fabulous release!</a> Thank you so much for stopping by! Enjoy the rest of the hop!</span></span><p></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span><span><span><span><span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjRtTkmt1-S0l6Vz9sjpJqwqF278kd8GmPWqJd5NThcirE7F-w7eV4vQ8e9fKkG-9tPS7pZs3QXL-s58Ygh-VpQ4c9kkw9AFjNBSMGWYgs5uka-qn38C8QS-obRaTSZRKP1HKB7UG8S65fQDkEtm40niQwNiDshSKmv9qPizjUpbTtuHhH8-EeOXJCVNw=s127" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="71" data-original-width="127" height="71" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjRtTkmt1-S0l6Vz9sjpJqwqF278kd8GmPWqJd5NThcirE7F-w7eV4vQ8e9fKkG-9tPS7pZs3QXL-s58Ygh-VpQ4c9kkw9AFjNBSMGWYgs5uka-qn38C8QS-obRaTSZRKP1HKB7UG8S65fQDkEtm40niQwNiDshSKmv9qPizjUpbTtuHhH8-EeOXJCVNw" width="127" /></a></span></div><span style="font-size: large;"><br /><span></span></span><p></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span><span><span><span><span><span><br /></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span><span><span><span><span><span><br /></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span><span><span><span><span><span><u><b>HOP ORDER:</b></u></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="background: white;">
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<script async="true" class="linkdeli-widget" data-campaign="da772c37-84e4-44fa-b7e4-1ba78f3465d9" src="https://linkdeli.com/widget.js?id=f5e8378456858c916708"></script><!--LinkDeli Code End-->Barbhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17815566605069227773noreply@blogger.com93tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2982744981309100880.post-67336689596052406182022-02-18T07:00:00.034-06:002022-02-18T10:36:17.955-06:00SSS Good Luck Charm Release Blog Hop Day 1!<p> <span style="font-size: large;">Hi friends!</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgaajeFOoroVqq5IRzAASs3k9j-T-ungvdGdxKWPYrLjxGGHuXiHvmCVdVdam54cyUqwlsT0aXTnFTCSL6RRhICQ_G6FgjznH7CSjXwDvTPB71tVF27jPx9vH10iFT6KAyskf-gvElH8lx8H_cuT2kHQfXNAWjt39kKpM9YAwT6a1l5AdD3WqIBnvCaag=s1108" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="480" data-original-width="1108" height="278" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgaajeFOoroVqq5IRzAASs3k9j-T-ungvdGdxKWPYrLjxGGHuXiHvmCVdVdam54cyUqwlsT0aXTnFTCSL6RRhICQ_G6FgjznH7CSjXwDvTPB71tVF27jPx9vH10iFT6KAyskf-gvElH8lx8H_cuT2kHQfXNAWjt39kKpM9YAwT6a1l5AdD3WqIBnvCaag=w640-h278" width="640" /></a></span></div><p></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;">I'm so excited to share some cards with you today, showcasing Simon's newest release, <a href="https://www.simonsaysstamp.com/category/shop-simon-releases-good-luck-charm?sscid=21k6_h0jft&utm_source=ShareASale&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=1455744" target="_blank">Good Luck Charm!</a>
It's filled with lots of fun products you're going to love! This post
is part of a blog hop, so if you'd like to start at the beginning of the
hop, head over to <a href="https://www.simonsaysstampblog.com/" target="_blank">Simon's blog here.</a> Be sure to head to Simon's blog tomorrow too, when the inspiration will continue with day 2 of the hop!</span></span><span style="font-size: large;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"> </span></span></div><span style="font-size: large;"></span><p></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><u><b>FREE GIFT:</b></u></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEglH-BRCKnbXxY1z-Gyluy8pstR_TtOSqi930dKNIaNDjmroT8DBLXQxyqXlraxWTDUY-d_vB7KnWGiuhST_9a-7FgkxJxYPou_cDLJTDvcl-vVM61TKBT987dmGyCkrYZvqX3yq1vgltKU16xdpbDvz8yuAEpOretkmNxq8iMOZ3aj8hXgYobSyxlmuA=s4500" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4500" data-original-width="4500" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEglH-BRCKnbXxY1z-Gyluy8pstR_TtOSqi930dKNIaNDjmroT8DBLXQxyqXlraxWTDUY-d_vB7KnWGiuhST_9a-7FgkxJxYPou_cDLJTDvcl-vVM61TKBT987dmGyCkrYZvqX3yq1vgltKU16xdpbDvz8yuAEpOretkmNxq8iMOZ3aj8hXgYobSyxlmuA=w400-h400" width="400" /></a></div><p><span style="font-size: large;"><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span><span><span><span><span>As
you can see from the banner above, </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span><span><span><span><span>Simon is celebrating their 20th birthday - yay! You can receive </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span><span><span><span><span>Simon's exclusive, Birthday Cupcake 3X4 stamp set FOR FREE,
with any purchase! Just use the code: </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span><span><span><span><span>YUM20 at checkout. </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span><span><span><span><span>This promotion will expire 2/20 at 11:59 pm EST.</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span><span><span><span><span><span><br /></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span><span><span><span><span><span><b><span style="font-size: large;"><u>GIVEAWAY:</u></span> </b><br /></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span><span><span><span><span><span>Simon is also giving away a $25 gift
certificate at every stop along the hop, from the comment sections! Be
sure to leave a comment below for a chance to win. Simon will announce
the winners on their blog on Wednesday, February 23.</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span><span><span><span><span><span> </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><span><span><span><span><span><span><u><b>SIMON GALLERIES:</b></u><span><span><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span><span><span><span style="color: black;"><span><span><span><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span><span><span style="color: black;"> </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span><span><span><span style="color: black;"><span><span><span><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span><span><span style="color: black;">Did you know Simon has card galleries for
each of their releases and their card kits, and even a video gallery? It's
true and you can add your very own cards and projects to these galleries! Here's a link to all the <a href="https://www.simonsaysstampblog.com/simon-brand-galleries/" target="_blank">Simon Brand Galleries</a> and here's the link to the new, <a href="https://www.simonsaysstampblog.com/blog/simon-brand-galleries/good-luck-charm-2022-gallery/" target="_blank">Good Luck Charm Gallery.</a></span> There is so much inspiration to see! I encourage you to check them out and add your own cards/projects!</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span><span><span><span><span><span> </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span><span><span><span><span><u><b>MY CARDS:</b></u></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span><span><span><span><span>For this first card, I used the gorgeous, Shamrock Background Cling Stamp. I stamped it in VersaMark Ink, heat embossed it in white and colored it using Zig Watercolor Markers. The sentiment is from a fantastic set called, Well Wishes. And do you see those little, triangle trays? They're a new tool from Simon and they're perfect for holding all your small embellishments as you craft. I love them!<br /></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span><span><span><span><span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEh6os25DoffkG8mdn1_OCoLMzz7Wl1DVgCpP6QFktn7abb_6nVvBdCBOot5aeaFwLjI2OaGucCj9RcQeHIlfn4GdtJA1Frerd3aXX_-yr90jkIxlSHigkP7rcydq6sttGno2r2lj6pmpHti768vaw99LL3pJRnUmTEoKUM9bcgvCsOJtba30ejKcB2QYQ=s2247" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2247" data-original-width="2158" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEh6os25DoffkG8mdn1_OCoLMzz7Wl1DVgCpP6QFktn7abb_6nVvBdCBOot5aeaFwLjI2OaGucCj9RcQeHIlfn4GdtJA1Frerd3aXX_-yr90jkIxlSHigkP7rcydq6sttGno2r2lj6pmpHti768vaw99LL3pJRnUmTEoKUM9bcgvCsOJtba30ejKcB2QYQ=w614-h640" width="614" /></a></span></div><span style="font-size: large;"> </span><p></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span><span><span><span><span>Up next is a beautiful stencil called, Clover Wreath. For this card, I used a couple of Simon's Pawsitively Saturated green inks and a blending brush. I thought the gold cardstock and gold embossed sentiment (again from the Well Wishes set) would look really pretty with the green shades.<br /></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span><span><span><span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgUeO-A5S5Ey4by3lq4t5vzJgbgiaQ3nvqwCd87K0xJqkzXM5a43PzGzQKej67FlWNFaFIml-cwVr1aj5KfPsxR3bjZV8mvYauDgTcSK_wMwCYjqOhmEWreqLTNiD6iv3TCpvmub-a9Emt-Aun0ZrGbv_9pRN8spXY48JHMZOtjDOOIuB9Pbk6d2hTXuw=s1805" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1805" data-original-width="1680" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgUeO-A5S5Ey4by3lq4t5vzJgbgiaQ3nvqwCd87K0xJqkzXM5a43PzGzQKej67FlWNFaFIml-cwVr1aj5KfPsxR3bjZV8mvYauDgTcSK_wMwCYjqOhmEWreqLTNiD6iv3TCpvmub-a9Emt-Aun0ZrGbv_9pRN8spXY48JHMZOtjDOOIuB9Pbk6d2hTXuw=w596-h640" width="596" /></a></span></div><p></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span><span><span><span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span><span><span><span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span><span><span><span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span><span><span><span> </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span><span><span><span>I really enjoyed creating this next card! I used some of Tim Holtz's newest Alcohol Ink Pearls to create a bold background for that wonderful, </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><span style="font-size: large;"><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span><span><span><span><span style="font-size: large;"><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span><span><span><span>large</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span> sentiment! And yes, you guessed it - it's also from the Well Wishes set. Believe me when I say, you NEED that set! <br /></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhlb2X0aKEjj8hE7DhxPN9YfyHN-_BmQ5Q57IHg9G1Fx8FXKDf8xpK-Brg92ROEfXzbp8kbt4JQqrUSqgWhdKfs1RSvenZZSW9c7keZUh2xZ3iUTO-bxpn-JWQ8OXKEVKinFxmB6zqJqqI3qFJxfp_TAA3eiB-8CcKOJWrvJRRt3i8YSTT9yISqIGg7Nw=s2124" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2124" data-original-width="1948" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhlb2X0aKEjj8hE7DhxPN9YfyHN-_BmQ5Q57IHg9G1Fx8FXKDf8xpK-Brg92ROEfXzbp8kbt4JQqrUSqgWhdKfs1RSvenZZSW9c7keZUh2xZ3iUTO-bxpn-JWQ8OXKEVKinFxmB6zqJqqI3qFJxfp_TAA3eiB-8CcKOJWrvJRRt3i8YSTT9yISqIGg7Nw=w586-h640" width="586" /></a></span></div><span style="font-size: large;"><br /><span> </span></span><p></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span><span><span><span><span>Last but not least is this fun and festive birthday card. I used more of Tim's Alcohol Ink Pearls but this time on Simon's new, Black Glossy Cardstock! I love the effect you can achieve with this technique! If you want to try it, make sure you also use the Snow Cap Mixative. The white alcohol ink helps the other ink colors show up better on the black. The dies are called, Balloon Background Die and Basic Box Card Happy Birthday Die. Love them both!</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span><span><span><span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjv0pTUNPv5gpknVO4G1bfJSwSYsYXybN0J7vSLQ4w01kVfeA1HbWHrLFVYpjUNX-gA104wtEExZfo2H9ET3J4XSMeCEOv5L1oiwtkRhnV2g8FHsVy0yrUF_kBBVsIPtNkUdLvsYCjn3qSFOq571ZJeQMbzQC62UtVc94KQsc5cKw2QkfseYoOF7GwREQ=s1826" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1826" data-original-width="1783" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjv0pTUNPv5gpknVO4G1bfJSwSYsYXybN0J7vSLQ4w01kVfeA1HbWHrLFVYpjUNX-gA104wtEExZfo2H9ET3J4XSMeCEOv5L1oiwtkRhnV2g8FHsVy0yrUF_kBBVsIPtNkUdLvsYCjn3qSFOq571ZJeQMbzQC62UtVc94KQsc5cKw2QkfseYoOF7GwREQ=w624-h640" width="624" /></a></span></div><span style="font-size: large;"><br /><span>Okay, that's it from me. I hope I've given you a few ideas for using some of the awesome products from this <a href="https://www.simonsaysstamp.com/category/shop-simon-releases-good-luck-charm?sscid=21k6_h0jft&utm_source=ShareASale&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=1455744" target="_blank">fun release!</a> Thanks so much for stopping by! Enjoy the rest of the hop!</span></span><p></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span><span><span><span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjMhiI4m-hmDBXKuXCpK_5GiZYxPV-09asK7cMiQF4BZ6ZGI6GjVnL3ndnRXLFVRo-5QUhlcIQgd1Ln9VZWdr6VwNL4oaa9IX3qAIxej2_oX7LubWNaku06ZCGfVvRxvNJDvtCq5N0C7_4Q2WWJGGMx9Kww_7VniSElD3VjmQsMHUsQZyDkOpi36OsdPA=s127" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="71" data-original-width="127" height="71" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjMhiI4m-hmDBXKuXCpK_5GiZYxPV-09asK7cMiQF4BZ6ZGI6GjVnL3ndnRXLFVRo-5QUhlcIQgd1Ln9VZWdr6VwNL4oaa9IX3qAIxej2_oX7LubWNaku06ZCGfVvRxvNJDvtCq5N0C7_4Q2WWJGGMx9Kww_7VniSElD3VjmQsMHUsQZyDkOpi36OsdPA" width="127" /></a></span></div><span style="font-size: large;"><br /><span><br /></span></span><p></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span><span><span><span><span> </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span><span><span><span><span> </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span><span><span><span><span><u><b>HOP ORDER:</b></u> <br /></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></p><br /><p class="MsoNormal" style="background: white;">
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<span style="color: #1e1e1e; font-family: "Noto Serif",serif; font-size: 12.0pt;"><a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://cheironbrandon.typepad.com/my_weblog/2022/02/simon-says-stamp-good-luck-charm-release-blog-hop-day-1.html&source=gmail&ust=1645288482007000&usg=AOvVaw0HpIpwKuUEKDKwtYhybyuI" href="https://cheironbrandon.typepad.com/my_weblog/2022/02/simon-says-stamp-good-luck-charm-release-blog-hop-day-1.html" target="_blank"><span style="color: #0073aa;">Cheiron Brandon</span></a></span></p>
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<script async="true" class="linkdeli-widget" data-campaign="a4de1093-cf48-468f-be32-a5dcaf59234e" src="https://linkdeli.com/widget.js?id=f5e8378456858c916708"></script><!--LinkDeli Code End-->Barbhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17815566605069227773noreply@blogger.com80tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2982744981309100880.post-20415580935973766212022-01-20T07:00:00.012-06:002022-01-20T10:48:55.911-06:00SSS (To The Moon) And Back Again Releases Blog Hop Day 1! <p> <span style="font-size: large;">Hi guys!</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;">Welcome to my blog! </span>I'm so excited to be a part of the Simon Says Stamp, <a href="https://www.simonsaysstamp.com/category/shop-simon-releases-and-back-again?sscid=11k6_m6e3d&utm_source=ShareASale&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=1455744" target="_blank">And Back Again release</a> blog hop! <br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"> </span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiLqDt0Sc9_v1JdArDUONiiUYdQ37jojum6n8k2TsZh1Qc7qjiAlCEYCMHaZdteSJXdwFYM8vJOjJ1KzEuSaY6HYyf3zlqtkoMgtI2BwY4UEcZ6AsPOVmCWI5Bjw4pHMQ17v4A8GjcoNVTchLqFlJdhkPeCoq57s2boOBlY1lgyGWj5MmpF4Kbvy_mp2g=s1095" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="476" data-original-width="1095" height="278" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiLqDt0Sc9_v1JdArDUONiiUYdQ37jojum6n8k2TsZh1Qc7qjiAlCEYCMHaZdteSJXdwFYM8vJOjJ1KzEuSaY6HYyf3zlqtkoMgtI2BwY4UEcZ6AsPOVmCWI5Bjw4pHMQ17v4A8GjcoNVTchLqFlJdhkPeCoq57s2boOBlY1lgyGWj5MmpF4Kbvy_mp2g=w640-h278" width="640" /></a></span></div><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span><p></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">You might be a bit confused by the title of my post so let me explain. </span><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;">Last month, Simon released a new collection of products called, <a href="https://www.simonsaysstamp.com/search?currency=USD&q=to+the+moon+release&sscid=11k6_m6gsa&utm_source=ShareASale&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=1455744" target="_blank">"To The Moon</a></span><a href="https://www.simonsaysstamp.com/search?currency=USD&q=to+the+moon+release&sscid=11k6_m6gsa&utm_source=ShareASale&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=1455744" target="_blank">."</a> It was a fabulous release but because of the holidays, we did not have a blog hop. Now, Simon is releasing another new collection called, <a href="https://www.simonsaysstamp.com/category/shop-simon-releases-and-back-again?sscid=11k6_m6hsw&utm_source=ShareASale&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=1455744" target="_blank">"And Back Again."</a> Isn't that fun? To The Moon - And Back Again! So today, I thought it would be a good idea to share a bunch of cards with you from BOTH releases! </span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"> </span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><b><u>FREE GIFT:</u> </b><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhuXKf3NA4JcFknMUpHQd6dpr_YFRRXe5hIBDJzkKSxOmluSBxqQRLDZVTU67RO_q6e2l7Trn5nrLaiWB3VFzRDYOWPbHpHiyLzt40fvkqo6juvOkdLwtUGTQkbi7THzTXuTFOCjyxgY4PgPnsNpLfSYEYuu0_dmfyYVbSyRhCNQsXuZbadwcKMR5Rbfg=s4500" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4500" data-original-width="4500" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhuXKf3NA4JcFknMUpHQd6dpr_YFRRXe5hIBDJzkKSxOmluSBxqQRLDZVTU67RO_q6e2l7Trn5nrLaiWB3VFzRDYOWPbHpHiyLzt40fvkqo6juvOkdLwtUGTQkbi7THzTXuTFOCjyxgY4PgPnsNpLfSYEYuu0_dmfyYVbSyRhCNQsXuZbadwcKMR5Rbfg=w400-h400" width="400" /></a></span></div><span style="font-size: large;"><br /><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span><span><span><span><span>As
you can see from the banner above, if you shop during the, "And Back Again" release </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span><span><span><span><span>blog hop, you'll receive </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span><span><span><span><span>Simon's exclusive, Love Gnome 3X4 stamp set FOR FREE,
with any purchase! Just use the code: </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span><span><span><span><span>GNOMIE at checkout. </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span><span><span><span><span>This promotion will expire 1/23 at 11:59 pm EST.</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><p></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span><span><span><span><span> </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span><span><span><span><span><span><b><u>GIVEAWAY:</u> </b><br /></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span><span><span><span><span><span>Simon is also giving away a $25 gift
certificate at every stop along the hop, from the comment sections! Be
sure to leave a comment below for a chance to win. Simon will announce
the winners on their blog on Wednesday, January 26.</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span><span><span><span><span><span> </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><span><span><span><span><span><u><b>SIMON GALLERIES:</b></u><span><span><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span><span><span><span style="color: black;"><span><span><span><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span><span><span style="color: black;"> </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span><span><span><span style="color: black;"><span><span><span><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span><span><span style="color: black;">Did you know Simon has card galleries for
each of their releases and their card kits, and even a video gallery? It's
true and you can add your very own cards and projects to these galleries! Here's a link to all the <a href="https://www.simonsaysstampblog.com/simon-brand-galleries/">Simon Brand Galleries</a> and here's the link to the new, <a href="https://www.simonsaysstampblog.com/blog/simon-brand-galleries/back-2022-gallery/" target="_blank">And Back Again gallery.</a> </span>And just in case you'd like to take a look at last month's gallery, here's the <a href="https://www.simonsaysstampblog.com/blog/simon-brand-galleries/moon-2021-gallery/" target="_blank">To The Moon Release </a>one. There is so much inspiration to see! I encourage you to check them out and add your own cards/projects.</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span><span><span><span style="color: black;"><span><span><span><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span><span> </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span><span><span><span style="color: black;"><span><span><span><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span><span><u><b>MY CARDS:</b></u></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span><span><span><span style="color: black;"><span><span><span><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span><span>I'm going to start with cards I created for the, "And Back Again release." I had lots of fun playing with some of the new products!</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span><span><span><span style="color: black;"><span><span><span><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span><span>I used a couple of awesome products on my first card. The Exotic Vines embossing folder and the Fancy Cake die set.<br /></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span><span><span><span style="color: black;"><span><span><span><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span><span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEh4CsnDiOMvl5xMAi5je2HmykfVD2puCmbGA8KHOcF_WXCPxE8mqTIJ2coX6_9DrL4d8r6oOci8JPDsVzvx004r-c3NgFrfkX5z5VLECRqX6CiYiue7mbpShUe1C6-W2Jd-W86N77f5_UqM7j_3W4hQ6sLLOjFLGArbRZ2VYTEKaZzcb9zesx1ffWTQvg=s1363" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1363" data-original-width="1284" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEh4CsnDiOMvl5xMAi5je2HmykfVD2puCmbGA8KHOcF_WXCPxE8mqTIJ2coX6_9DrL4d8r6oOci8JPDsVzvx004r-c3NgFrfkX5z5VLECRqX6CiYiue7mbpShUe1C6-W2Jd-W86N77f5_UqM7j_3W4hQ6sLLOjFLGArbRZ2VYTEKaZzcb9zesx1ffWTQvg=w602-h640" width="602" /></a></span></div><span style="font-size: large;"> </span><p></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span><span><span><span style="color: black;"><span><span><span><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span><span> </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span><span><span><span style="color: black;"><span><span><span><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span><span>And because I had those peachy-pink inks from Simon still on my desk, I pulled out the new, Heart Masks stencil set. Boy are there endless possibilities with this fun set! I kept mine simple. The sentiment is from the new, Friend Greetings stamp set.<br /></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span><span><span><span style="color: black;"><span><span><span><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span><span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjHJhRFcsyVupVdVkAh3KWx4eN7di-57GXdAtAoAj4j_lp2M4wWoEm3zBrZOIgmHvHwsLU8LmB261tpMo0Cw0qXZQAfR9GzItynX4rCBNcFX2tKqybrS_NqDkVfkg5e-Y3ato9_wCK74mwdLTmsiFBljOaO95br69Rm6kuVSP9cNeDY504-YOX8ozG5RQ=s1600" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1595" data-original-width="1600" height="638" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjHJhRFcsyVupVdVkAh3KWx4eN7di-57GXdAtAoAj4j_lp2M4wWoEm3zBrZOIgmHvHwsLU8LmB261tpMo0Cw0qXZQAfR9GzItynX4rCBNcFX2tKqybrS_NqDkVfkg5e-Y3ato9_wCK74mwdLTmsiFBljOaO95br69Rm6kuVSP9cNeDY504-YOX8ozG5RQ=w640-h638" width="640" /></a></span></div><span style="font-size: large;"> </span><p></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span><span><span><span style="color: black;"><span><span><span><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span><span> </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span><span><span><span style="color: black;"><span><span><span><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span><span>This next card was created using the Exotic Vines embossing folder and Copic markers. It's tough to see the dimension in the photo but all the colored areas are raised from the embossing. And that fabulous sentiment is from the, Outline Love die set. <br /></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span><span><span><span style="color: black;"><span><span><span><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhRCZMn9i20WkoQcGOfKP3Nig7GVU30MkuXN0mZ4kTpzWYrqnD_IUlhn0ZS5F9iEO7fZ_4D5vHHkyvBrwkjctkZl9R4j8okRcRWNVKK6lLdWVmapw7LW0cSzvrxPwlLogPoiu6OAQrBT-xiYXsRfK-ygX_OE-4w6RBOl0AEakINMQ9K4yvioJs2dLqGrQ=s1600" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1460" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhRCZMn9i20WkoQcGOfKP3Nig7GVU30MkuXN0mZ4kTpzWYrqnD_IUlhn0ZS5F9iEO7fZ_4D5vHHkyvBrwkjctkZl9R4j8okRcRWNVKK6lLdWVmapw7LW0cSzvrxPwlLogPoiu6OAQrBT-xiYXsRfK-ygX_OE-4w6RBOl0AEakINMQ9K4yvioJs2dLqGrQ=w584-h640" width="584" /></a></span></div><span style="font-size: large;"><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span><span><span><span><span><span> </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><p></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span><span><span><span><span><span> </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span><span><span><span><span><span>I just had to use it one more time! It's such a pretty embossing folder! This one is an ode to my friend, Susan Opal. She makes the most beautiful cards and usually adds a pretty ribbon. It's been way too long since I've used ribbon, or a bow, on a card. I need to also mention that Simon's Pawsitively Saturated Inks work amazingly well with a brayer and an embossing folder! And with this new release, the reinkers are now available! Yay! The sentiment is from the Friend Greetings set.<br /></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjf-XMlqr5Sy9FlZYXOdJOJTqK1Oz8zuBOgcbmyRgyNYD5IEdvikHMmuVvm_2RlOBxgxK3SCdHWkwA4aC5FIwCulCuLJHui3mlsWpRuNYt4OVcfrE6qJpyONUqQySyOdcdGrrxe5lzNuNrbFaKpTYq9rFdaPaQ_Yn7OiCVeU8-gLU1yOTAa_RVEwsfz0A=s1600" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1583" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjf-XMlqr5Sy9FlZYXOdJOJTqK1Oz8zuBOgcbmyRgyNYD5IEdvikHMmuVvm_2RlOBxgxK3SCdHWkwA4aC5FIwCulCuLJHui3mlsWpRuNYt4OVcfrE6qJpyONUqQySyOdcdGrrxe5lzNuNrbFaKpTYq9rFdaPaQ_Yn7OiCVeU8-gLU1yOTAa_RVEwsfz0A=w634-h640" width="634" /></a></span></div><p></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span><span><span><span><span><span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><span><span><span><span><span><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span><span><span><span><span><span> </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span><span><span><span><span><span>Last up is this pretty, Snowflake card. It's still winter here in Minnesota, so these Watercolor Card packs, illustrated by Suzy Plantamura, are perfect for this time of year! <br /></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span> </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiS8UCZRXwJaH02OEkJ-Xf-ebfMKB632DqPSCgE2oqRXDipK-dEnxHzNNWqWuROliom31x0PqsKe-5KFEhBqZB4-Sx4ySFaox3JYsNffdrSDDJ-M3EPX3kTb_MgP5l-ty6wxTPGc5r_zrC8uXCF3e9fMAtWk3a_7oGZxgpsbyS25NWRqeDmMMO71dhAOA=s1600" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1590" data-original-width="1600" height="636" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiS8UCZRXwJaH02OEkJ-Xf-ebfMKB632DqPSCgE2oqRXDipK-dEnxHzNNWqWuROliom31x0PqsKe-5KFEhBqZB4-Sx4ySFaox3JYsNffdrSDDJ-M3EPX3kTb_MgP5l-ty6wxTPGc5r_zrC8uXCF3e9fMAtWk3a_7oGZxgpsbyS25NWRqeDmMMO71dhAOA=w640-h636" width="640" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-size: large;"></span><p></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"> </span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">And here is a collage of the cards I created using last month's release called, To The Moon. I won't go into any explanations of how I made each one because this post is already too long! If you have any questions, let me know in a comment below and I'll try to answer as best I can.</span></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjDUCNwmlj-ErCFK6xxYedPOJfbMTwutNeM0TrMVW9-TeE0opqaY8CaxNeakNFk1hHmn8SA1Ck4rMeivbVlWXg3HE-H1AgvoWAvHu7D8VM_uTMzEiAVGxGdXOVlspmmLSzqkGRJZJ1hrFF2NcqiNl1G2HH806AR8gMNjtq275VPJo4pfth1bCkgYYIR2Q=s1284" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1273" data-original-width="1284" height="634" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjDUCNwmlj-ErCFK6xxYedPOJfbMTwutNeM0TrMVW9-TeE0opqaY8CaxNeakNFk1hHmn8SA1Ck4rMeivbVlWXg3HE-H1AgvoWAvHu7D8VM_uTMzEiAVGxGdXOVlspmmLSzqkGRJZJ1hrFF2NcqiNl1G2HH806AR8gMNjtq275VPJo4pfth1bCkgYYIR2Q=w640-h634" width="640" /></a></div><p><span style="font-size: large;"> </span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">Okay, that's it for me. I hope you've enjoyed the hop and that I've given you a few ideas on how to use some of the products from both of these <a href="https://www.simonsaysstamp.com/category/shop-simon-releases-and-back-again?sscid=11k6_m6e3d&utm_source=ShareASale&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=1455744" target="_blank">fabulous releases</a>! Thank you so much for stopping by!</span></p><p></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgqcPz41Z7FK-8_0yMB-YQrbTpDxQH-S41k_AGIaUjsRsPodrIGaEKzbj4TKrYRbeaMUFgTaQDmlJE0ufaryBiHOlfSUKlkln0uz_2FixopwXaluOzg3gKWE26w0VRtGbYrhz1bI4Gyg1S5pa0RiNI3noo3edhjxy9D3bDRr0jCq6ERlwA5Mi7K6eCsqQ=s127" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="71" data-original-width="127" height="71" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgqcPz41Z7FK-8_0yMB-YQrbTpDxQH-S41k_AGIaUjsRsPodrIGaEKzbj4TKrYRbeaMUFgTaQDmlJE0ufaryBiHOlfSUKlkln0uz_2FixopwXaluOzg3gKWE26w0VRtGbYrhz1bI4Gyg1S5pa0RiNI3noo3edhjxy9D3bDRr0jCq6ERlwA5Mi7K6eCsqQ" width="127" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span><p></p><p></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><u><b><span style="font-size: large;">HOP ORDER:</span></b></u><br /></p><table cellpadding="0" class="cf gJ"><tbody><tr class="acZ"><td class="gF gK"><p class="MsoNormal" style="background: white;">
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<script async="true" class="linkdeli-widget" data-campaign="1b9e4eca-fad9-41a6-bca3-3951c5ce0532" src="https://linkdeli.com/widget.js?id=f5e8378456858c916708"></script><!--LinkDeli Code End-->Barbhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17815566605069227773noreply@blogger.com86tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2982744981309100880.post-68228273900431486452021-12-03T07:00:00.037-06:002021-12-03T15:10:30.454-06:00SSS DIEcember Blog Hop Day 2!<p> <span style="font-size: large;">Hi everyone!</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;">Happy <a href="https://www.simonsaysstamp.com/category/Shop-Simon-Releases-DieCember?sscid=c1k5_37gix&utm_source=ShareASale&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=1455744" target="_blank">DIEcember</a>! </span>Welcome to my stop on day two of the Simon Says Stamp Diecember blog hop! <br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgajeWr5manGRoNiS5f89d1s8IJ7GlVe6vX6gjg8_Le9zA89aNYSlx85LVWEKqJbElURzVQ7f3D_7Vi5obapLZoqwD1l_bOSMe2ca9CMj9mmXG4Q6PTOX_00BL4ok5F6EUm-NlnlTVL3_wi/s1091/IMG_4356.PNG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="479" data-original-width="1091" height="280" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgajeWr5manGRoNiS5f89d1s8IJ7GlVe6vX6gjg8_Le9zA89aNYSlx85LVWEKqJbElURzVQ7f3D_7Vi5obapLZoqwD1l_bOSMe2ca9CMj9mmXG4Q6PTOX_00BL4ok5F6EUm-NlnlTVL3_wi/w640-h280/IMG_4356.PNG" width="640" /></a></span></div><p><span style="font-size: large;">I’m excited to share a few cards with you today, created with some of the fabulous dies from <a href="https://www.simonsaysstamp.com/category/Shop-Simon-Releases-DieCember?sscid=c1k5_37gix&utm_source=ShareASale&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=1455744" target="_blank">Simon’s new release</a>! If you want to start at the beginning of today's hop, click here to be taken to the <a href="https://www.simonsaysstampblog.com/blog/diecember-blog-hop-2-2/" target="_blank">Simon Says Stamp blog</a>. This is day two of the hop. If you'd like to start on day 1, <a href="https://www.simonsaysstampblog.com/blog/diecember-blog-hop-1-2/">click here</a>.<br /></span></p><p></p><p><br /></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><u><b>FREE GIFT: </b></u><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5A8glmp1WahDkyjBIZSMi-Pb5Xc9w_jcsnnMtC5Vpav4SCkKi-GnqBORRfZNXIHh9OsLnFlHbIS7GE65-6_YHKTTSeIdkFszPOl6psfho-7kXtuKBO152A58vvU5JCgQDNt9HSjsf46_d/s4500/IMG_4314.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4500" data-original-width="4500" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5A8glmp1WahDkyjBIZSMi-Pb5Xc9w_jcsnnMtC5Vpav4SCkKi-GnqBORRfZNXIHh9OsLnFlHbIS7GE65-6_YHKTTSeIdkFszPOl6psfho-7kXtuKBO152A58vvU5JCgQDNt9HSjsf46_d/w400-h400/IMG_4314.JPG" width="400" /></a></span></div><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span><span style="font-size: large;"><span><span><span><span><span><span><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span><span><span><span><span>As
you can see from the banner above, if you shop during the DIEcember release </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span><span><span><span><span>blog hop, you'll receive </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span><span><span><span><span>Simon's exclusive, Little Angel die FOR FREE,
with a purchase of $30 or more! Just use the code: </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span><span><span><span><span>GLOW54 at checkout. </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span><span><span><span><span>This promotion will expire 12/5 at 11:59 pm EST.</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><p></p><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span><span><span><u><b><span><br /></span></b></u></span></span></span></span></p><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span><span><span><u><b><span>GIVEAWAY:</span></b></u></span><span><span><span><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span><span><span><span><span> </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><span><span><span><span><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span><span><span><span><span><span>Simon is also giving away a $25 gift
certificate at every stop along the hop, from the comment sections! Be
sure to leave a comment below for a chance to win. Simon will announce
the winners on their blog on Wednesday, December 8.</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><span><span><span><span><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span><span><span><span><span><span> </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><span><span><span><span><u><b>SIMON GALLERIES:</b></u><span><span><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span><span><span><span style="color: black;"><span><span><span><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span><span><span style="color: black;"> </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><span><span><span><span><span><span><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span><span><span><span style="color: black;"><span><span><span><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span><span><span style="color: black;">Did you know Simon has card galleries for
each of their releases and their card kits, and even a video gallery? It's
true and you can add your very own cards and projects to these galleries! Here's a link to all the <a href="https://www.simonsaysstampblog.com/simon-brand-galleries/">Simon Brand Galleries</a> and here's the link to the new, <a href="https://www.simonsaysstampblog.com/blog/simon-brand-galleries/diecember-2021-gallery/" target="_blank">DIEcember Gallery</a>. </span>There is so much inspiration to see! I encourage you to check them out and add your own cards/projects.</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><span><span><span><span><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span><span><span><span><span><span> </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><span><span><span><span><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span><span><span><span><span><span><u><b>MY CARDS:</b></u></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><span><span><span><span><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span><span><span><span><span><span>On this first card, I used the, Foil and Cut Die set called, Sketched Rosebud Bundle. It comes with a foil plate and the matching die! Seriously, you guys, I was determined not to start foiling but I couldn't resist after seeing so many beautiful cards with this fun technique! So, I bought a foiling machine and am loving it! After foiling the roses and leaves, I inked them up and love the results!<br /></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><span><span><span><span><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span><span><span><span><span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiOWQtfqiza_nCjR4cJ6Piztc9qLNGWQ6Xm1AIOM6bpZmGhvVrcuCHNyZjQT-7Wt56qD8gJUewh-Bb1BYlI_S_hmRRVUjmDjFyMqZDJNtmn-aaJAourLZtoOIu-WwoFbzyF1WP3b7mUDbyY/s1284/IMG_4278.PNG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1263" data-original-width="1284" height="630" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiOWQtfqiza_nCjR4cJ6Piztc9qLNGWQ6Xm1AIOM6bpZmGhvVrcuCHNyZjQT-7Wt56qD8gJUewh-Bb1BYlI_S_hmRRVUjmDjFyMqZDJNtmn-aaJAourLZtoOIu-WwoFbzyF1WP3b7mUDbyY/w640-h630/IMG_4278.PNG" width="640" /></a></span></div><p><span style="font-size: large;"><br />My next card features the, Kaleidoscope Medallion Die. There are endless possibilities with this one! I decided to keep it simple by just adding some Distress Oxide Ink and a bit of sparkle. <br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><span></span></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjeVvbR3otPi_4ttSEfzw3Z0rCnZvNe18WnNzL8aadVtHU_A7Unovjpax8i9g40wqs4M7_ezfWlV8hzNspu1z-HHLxL1-tacBKj1yN_WrhEW1O2_bT7glI5OA4C7uLkHT_OPUk5ldkroJp8/s1600/eZy+Watermark_27-11-2021_01-47-40PM.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1406" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjeVvbR3otPi_4ttSEfzw3Z0rCnZvNe18WnNzL8aadVtHU_A7Unovjpax8i9g40wqs4M7_ezfWlV8hzNspu1z-HHLxL1-tacBKj1yN_WrhEW1O2_bT7glI5OA4C7uLkHT_OPUk5ldkroJp8/w562-h640/eZy+Watermark_27-11-2021_01-47-40PM.JPG" width="562" /></a></span></span></div><span style="font-size: large;"><span> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQyhWfU4Ao5qyxDo1VIXtz52mTDHLG5Jew4iw8QjxxxmUy7OW83bqn7IpgPXTAjd-kfRIDounmVGqyit_UFP1IwKtAznBOy6r4bNHkx57WT4gGoAx5EnlweAL_mRd_Kx04fEIKBHM3q2zb/s4032/IMG_4254.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQyhWfU4Ao5qyxDo1VIXtz52mTDHLG5Jew4iw8QjxxxmUy7OW83bqn7IpgPXTAjd-kfRIDounmVGqyit_UFP1IwKtAznBOy6r4bNHkx57WT4gGoAx5EnlweAL_mRd_Kx04fEIKBHM3q2zb/w480-h640/IMG_4254.JPG" width="480" /></a></div><br /></span></span><p></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><span>Next up is the, Birthday Candles Die. This adorable die is so fun to play with! I used some fun, bright colors for a festive card.<br /></span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhoruYTKoKdT1XFU6Wuak9l8-Knv6Z-Q1Vd40Bg6ar1RKbLkw5oIme4WR_Y_alWrRbzxKyB3rkPvrYS3_gGKP5dXnBGpxBCEG6sQ0n35pizoPJg1mgZucMZ9n2xcHjXKxO7T5gfmLKJJDoZ/s1556/eZy+Watermark_27-11-2021_01-49-16PM.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1556" data-original-width="1467" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhoruYTKoKdT1XFU6Wuak9l8-Knv6Z-Q1Vd40Bg6ar1RKbLkw5oIme4WR_Y_alWrRbzxKyB3rkPvrYS3_gGKP5dXnBGpxBCEG6sQ0n35pizoPJg1mgZucMZ9n2xcHjXKxO7T5gfmLKJJDoZ/w604-h640/eZy+Watermark_27-11-2021_01-49-16PM.JPG" width="604" /></a></span></div><span style="font-size: large;"><br /><span></span></span><p></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><span>On my last card, I used two new dies. The, Dancing Snowflakes Die and the, Just Because Die set. I embossed the background with an older embossing folder. I then added a double layer of the snowflakes die cut, using sparkly silver cardstock, backed in white and offset a bit. I used vellum for the background of the sentiment. Sparkle all the things please! <br /></span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhIIeptERwv1ntvJGKsgt7GeTWSZh2gOjisZN0j8jLYYGxv8iwzxAFVCYdy2C1s2iLE3KKvmLuta7fwXFcXfO160Xnwt1NDFwiqQUfEaiD35KrrEVo8shWed2chfST4zB1To8uVMeH5AQVn/s1600/eZy+Watermark_01-12-2021_12-31-54PM.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1561" data-original-width="1600" height="624" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhIIeptERwv1ntvJGKsgt7GeTWSZh2gOjisZN0j8jLYYGxv8iwzxAFVCYdy2C1s2iLE3KKvmLuta7fwXFcXfO160Xnwt1NDFwiqQUfEaiD35KrrEVo8shWed2chfST4zB1To8uVMeH5AQVn/w640-h624/eZy+Watermark_01-12-2021_12-31-54PM.JPG" width="640" /></a></span></div><span style="font-size: large;"><br /><span></span></span><p></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><span>That's it for my stop on the hop. I hope I've given you a few ideas for using some of the products in this <a href="https://www.simonsaysstamp.com/category/Shop-Simon-Releases-DieCember?sscid=c1k5_vnpw&utm_source=ShareASale&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=1455744" target="_blank">awesome release</a>! Enjoy the rest of the hop and thanks for stopping by! I appreciate it so much! ♥<br /></span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvCA1jtby198ZPm7OywgAMCbjMsbHfbUYmPHTDw5cp7KNpxxHYi5juOjh1mGQ3MClgsSToopGussZZYRwO8i92gnSel2OnCpIY7JWCNV9I39DpTy7eImFdie88DSrUFD6qLPilADrl7duE/s127/My+Signature.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="71" data-original-width="127" height="71" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvCA1jtby198ZPm7OywgAMCbjMsbHfbUYmPHTDw5cp7KNpxxHYi5juOjh1mGQ3MClgsSToopGussZZYRwO8i92gnSel2OnCpIY7JWCNV9I39DpTy7eImFdie88DSrUFD6qLPilADrl7duE/s0/My+Signature.jpg" width="127" /></a></span></div><span style="font-size: large;"><br /><span></span></span><p></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><span><br /></span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><span><br /></span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><span><u><b>BLOG HOP ORDER:</b></u></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="background: white;">
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<span style="color: #1e1e1e; font-size: 12.0pt;"><a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://thevelvetlemon.com/simon-says-stamp-diecember-blog-hop-day-2/&source=gmail&ust=1638651905792000&usg=AOvVaw2OpmW2O-JkWnOq-ZecSqmm" href="https://thevelvetlemon.com/simon-says-stamp-diecember-blog-hop-day-2/" target="_blank"><span style="color: #0073aa;">Norine Borys</span></a></span></p>
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<script async="true" class="linkdeli-widget" data-campaign="6e883a97-50a9-4b1c-9361-f1292a974f33" src="https://linkdeli.com/widget.js?id=f5e8378456858c916708"></script><!--LinkDeli Code End-->Barbhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17815566605069227773noreply@blogger.com83tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2982744981309100880.post-66878201595326225532021-11-12T07:00:00.059-06:002021-11-12T11:56:24.197-06:00SSS Handmade Holiday Release Blog Hop, Day Two!<p> <span style="font-size: large;">Hi guys!</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhBFFAjwtq20LB-D7MEAk7Df_elOtm99a2U010CTk0qQMv3womWRHLxBezWNTZDJeouFehOj36BzVCD6r22GW3k-DqgYUZTehANHWhwMUBW0P_ugNzZe8l8Id_pl2Y4VwiD3NFPWNwcIPct/s1138/IMG_4064.PNG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="531" data-original-width="1138" height="298" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhBFFAjwtq20LB-D7MEAk7Df_elOtm99a2U010CTk0qQMv3womWRHLxBezWNTZDJeouFehOj36BzVCD6r22GW3k-DqgYUZTehANHWhwMUBW0P_ugNzZe8l8Id_pl2Y4VwiD3NFPWNwcIPct/w640-h298/IMG_4064.PNG" width="640" /></a></span></div><p></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">Welcome to my stop on day two of the Simon Says Stamp <a href="https://www.simonsaysstamp.com/search?currency=USD&q=handmade+holiday&sscid=b1k5_ak3ry&utm_source=ShareASale&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=1455744" target="_blank">Handmade Holiday Release</a> blog hop! If you missed day one of the hop, head over to <a href="https://www.simonsaysstampblog.com/blog/handmade-holiday-blog-hop-1/" target="_blank">Simon's blog here</a>. If you want to start at the beginning of today's hop, that post from Simon is <a href="https://www.simonsaysstampblog.com/blog/handmade-holiday-blog-hop-2/" target="_blank">here</a>. I'm really excited to share my cards with you, showcasing this fabulous release! It's filled with lots of fun, new products that you're gonna love! But first . . . . . . . </span></p><p><br /></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><b><u><span style="font-size: large;">FREE GIFT:</span></u></b> <br /></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiGLMyAvqPHWOXJlPa_slQ40DCsGgrQF-p7EWjOrSYbILG6Y9M96kvfZQXXSD4n5uRzJQDklC6N7Dzfbau5o9P8abQeHo3gjD5NIEP-PTCBaeL3JAbIe65X_mN_q_1Bhnb7QbB9yq2hx8v3/s4500/IMG_4061.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4500" data-original-width="4500" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiGLMyAvqPHWOXJlPa_slQ40DCsGgrQF-p7EWjOrSYbILG6Y9M96kvfZQXXSD4n5uRzJQDklC6N7Dzfbau5o9P8abQeHo3gjD5NIEP-PTCBaeL3JAbIe65X_mN_q_1Bhnb7QbB9yq2hx8v3/w400-h400/IMG_4061.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><p><span style="font-size: large;"><span><span><span><span><span><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span><span><span><span><span>As
you can see from the banner above, if you shop during the Handmade Holiday Release blog hop, you'll receive a </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><span style="font-size: large;"><span><span><span><span><span><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span><span><span><span><span>Salvaged Patina Distress Oxide ink pad FOR FREE,
with ANY purchase! Just use the code: </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><span style="font-size: large;"><span><span><span><span><span><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span><span><span><span><span>HDMADE4U at checkout. </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><span style="font-size: large;"><span><span><span><span><span><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span><span><span><span><span>This promotion will expire 11/14 at 11:59 pm EST.</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><span><span><span><span><span><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span><span><span><span><span> </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></p><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span><span><u><b><span>GIVEAWAY:</span></b></u></span><span><span><span><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span><span><span><span><span> </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><span><span><span><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span><span><span><span><span><span style="font-size: large;">Simon is also giving away a $25 gift
certificate at every stop along the hop, from the comment sections! Be
sure to leave a comment below for a chance to win. Simon will announce
the winners on their blog, on Wednesday, November 17th.<br /></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><span><span><span><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span><span><span><span><span><span style="font-size: large;"> </span> </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><span><span><span><u><b>SIMON GALLERIES:</b></u><span><span><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span><span><span><span style="color: black;"><span><span><span><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span><span><span style="color: black;"> </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><span><span><span><span><span><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span><span><span><span style="color: black;"><span><span><span><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span><span><span style="color: black;">Did you know Simon has card galleries for
each of their releases and their card kits, and even a video gallery? It's
true and you can add your very own cards and projects to these galleries! Here's a link to all the <a href="https://www.simonsaysstampblog.com/simon-brand-galleries/">Simon Brand Galleries</a> and here's the link to the new, <a href="https://www.simonsaysstampblog.com/blog/simon-brand-galleries/handmade-holiday-2021-gallery/" target="_blank">Handmade Holiday gallery</a>. </span>There is so much inspiration to see! I encourage you to check them out and add your own cards/projects.</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><span><span><span><span><span><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span><span><span><span style="color: black;"><span><span><span><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span><span> </span></span></span></span></span></span></span><span><span> <br /></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><span><span><span><span><span><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span><span><span><span><span><u><b>MY CARDS:</b></u><br /></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><span>First up is a simple but elegant design, using some neutral colors, vellum, a bit of sparkle and the new, Etched Berry Branch die.<br /></span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEibyI0Dizh3_0rhFdfO7Ks9O0yl6tk-0kE1ZQa8plFSG5xMBuzuq0JOZsAjVNQS3W3QNZFEhfoznIY1nHgnz1UkJ8DnhpQ1aoQ8485eUsltOJ0BveqHS1zHjQ4OuZSaGJ-PaDGCGWTHOjME/s1600/eZy+Watermark_01-11-2021_12-10-31PM.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1471" data-original-width="1600" height="588" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEibyI0Dizh3_0rhFdfO7Ks9O0yl6tk-0kE1ZQa8plFSG5xMBuzuq0JOZsAjVNQS3W3QNZFEhfoznIY1nHgnz1UkJ8DnhpQ1aoQ8485eUsltOJ0BveqHS1zHjQ4OuZSaGJ-PaDGCGWTHOjME/w640-h588/eZy+Watermark_01-11-2021_12-10-31PM.JPG" width="640" /></a></span></div><p><span style="font-size: large;"><span> </span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><span>For my second card, I kept it simple with the Large Thank You Swirl Hot Foil Plate. I just added a strip of gold cardstock and a few gold, heart sequins.<br /></span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><span></span></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhSV157oxgAWY5MT9aJ2Rp6Bbi4wIlyFQMswqEPNzIPJpNjnIWCVmA2Asa5I7IkTnnVPXwEdD3IIWtF7K4EXIGedJeQkA7JN7KIVBeU2slQF0wMlB13o9gfTUIWoipGFd56266cAIiUviNy/s1600/eZy+Watermark_01-11-2021_12-09-21PM.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1523" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhSV157oxgAWY5MT9aJ2Rp6Bbi4wIlyFQMswqEPNzIPJpNjnIWCVmA2Asa5I7IkTnnVPXwEdD3IIWtF7K4EXIGedJeQkA7JN7KIVBeU2slQF0wMlB13o9gfTUIWoipGFd56266cAIiUviNy/w610-h640/eZy+Watermark_01-11-2021_12-09-21PM.JPG" width="610" /></a></span></div><span style="font-size: large;"> </span><p></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><span>Here's one using the Ornament Builder stencil set. What a fun set this is! Soooo many possibilities with this one! I went for a fun design, with a pink and silver color combo.<br /></span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj7uLnr5GBZg_CFiI_1qSsEx7LESkaHriJUAfU3CGhkH6pTY4GAr_K2uG33Bz2xqYo6KTmaaMxLJZFr3ly_NaA4p79XFzRHhCay1lgy9mr1YwZgECwhcUSWMQwAwvs300F7fAIa_jPniWX0/s1593/eZy+Watermark_01-11-2021_12-08-35PM.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1593" data-original-width="1449" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj7uLnr5GBZg_CFiI_1qSsEx7LESkaHriJUAfU3CGhkH6pTY4GAr_K2uG33Bz2xqYo6KTmaaMxLJZFr3ly_NaA4p79XFzRHhCay1lgy9mr1YwZgECwhcUSWMQwAwvs300F7fAIa_jPniWX0/w582-h640/eZy+Watermark_01-11-2021_12-08-35PM.JPG" width="582" /></a></span></div><p><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><span>Okay, this is exciting! Simon now has their very own Glitz Glitter Gel! The colors are seriously GORGEOUS! I used two of them (Amethyst and Surf) on my next card, along with the beautiful, Holiday Boho Circle stencil. Look at that sparkle! </span></span></p><p></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhadOa2KHPJcl43Wzy_VAJ1rTvY-5R11F8XZyMNd3djQepiirdkVHacVCjMozcf1EQQqWTUqAGYyOqCYYj6dNGFmcqvnn-pMYKRDHZvoE3dCOks1oEenbh2K3YYFyPcLQeucvvH-N94gSGd/s1600/eZy+Watermark_01-11-2021_12-06-37PM.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1482" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhadOa2KHPJcl43Wzy_VAJ1rTvY-5R11F8XZyMNd3djQepiirdkVHacVCjMozcf1EQQqWTUqAGYyOqCYYj6dNGFmcqvnn-pMYKRDHZvoE3dCOks1oEenbh2K3YYFyPcLQeucvvH-N94gSGd/w592-h640/eZy+Watermark_01-11-2021_12-06-37PM.JPG" width="592" /></a></span></div><p><span style="font-size: large;"></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><span> </span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><span>For my last card, I used two new products. I thought the Santa and sleigh from the Night Before Christmas cling set would be so fun to use with the Snowy Path embossing folder. I love how it turned out! It's a larger card, so I'll be making my own envelope for it. The bit of color you see, on the embossed area on the bottom of the card, was created using some colored pencils and a soft touch. I cut along the embossed lines and adhered that snowy panel onto my ink blended card base. <br /></span></span></p><p></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9_v1SfgQTA5XH9Z4KUJFDdbl6pMMSe4KqMBY7tQILFCeRgylytlGsAKeWRgazJIV6MCI5Uk89yZwgkNJP3zjsaccGoF2D4z8qAxfiBOGXTK3ngl9vh8hU1MBH2UORrYRngEbfkkGU4qcz/s1600/eZy+Watermark_31-10-2021_04-41-43PM.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1493" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9_v1SfgQTA5XH9Z4KUJFDdbl6pMMSe4KqMBY7tQILFCeRgylytlGsAKeWRgazJIV6MCI5Uk89yZwgkNJP3zjsaccGoF2D4z8qAxfiBOGXTK3ngl9vh8hU1MBH2UORrYRngEbfkkGU4qcz/w598-h640/eZy+Watermark_31-10-2021_04-41-43PM.JPG" width="598" /></a></span></div><span style="font-size: large;"><br /><span>I hope I've given you a few ideas for using some of the products in this <a href="https://www.simonsaysstamp.com/search?currency=USD&q=handmade+holiday&sscid=b1k5_ak3ry&utm_source=ShareASale&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=1455744" target="_blank">awesome release</a>! Enjoy the rest of the hop and thank you so much for stopping by! I appreciate every visit and comment! </span></span><p></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgMSoJJfiAwPls8dkpCuR1LiApAZIIf9V-Rr3LX79Ivvrj3un4DVbMWV2YghfTi0816RHkFqhdtbquLFLRyHxYUzUFCp-8X8ZBQBscb49A-BqNjZj2THrlcdn0N9l6iymuV33HxHfTf7Jcq/s127/My+Signature.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="71" data-original-width="127" height="71" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgMSoJJfiAwPls8dkpCuR1LiApAZIIf9V-Rr3LX79Ivvrj3un4DVbMWV2YghfTi0816RHkFqhdtbquLFLRyHxYUzUFCp-8X8ZBQBscb49A-BqNjZj2THrlcdn0N9l6iymuV33HxHfTf7Jcq/s0/My+Signature.jpg" width="127" /></a></span></div><span style="font-size: large;"><br /><span><br /></span></span><p></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><span> </span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><span><b><u>HOP ORDER:</u></b></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="background: white;"><span style="color: #1e1e1e; font-family: "Noto Serif",serif; font-size: 12.0pt;"></span></p>
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