Tim Holtz Stamps and Simon Says Stamp Coordinating Dies Blog Hop!

 Hi friends!

Welcome to my stop on this fun blog hop! We're showcasing some new, coordinating dies from Simon Says Stamp that match some of Tim Holtz's stamp sets!

If you'd like to start at the beginning of today's hop, head over to Simon's blog here.

After seeing so many amazing creations from the hop today, I hope you're ready for a few simple cards from me. For the first one, I played with the Floral Elements set. I wanted a soft look, so I watercolored the images using a couple of Simon's Pawsitively Saturated Ink colors. And do you see that sentiment? It's from another new set of coordinating dies that match all of Tim's Tiny Text stamp sets!

For my second card, I used the Moth Study set. This time, I watercolored the images with lots of Distress Oxide Inks. I used another sentiment from the Tiny Text stamp set, along with one of the coordinating dies for the set.

For my third card, I wanted to use the Tiny Text stamp and die set, all by itself, to create a card for someone who might need some encouragement. I simply white embossed the sentiments, placing them where I wanted them on the cardstock, cut them out using the coordinating die set and added some dimension by popping up the panel. A few embossed hearts finish the card.

Okay, that's it. I'm your last stop on the hop. I hope you've enjoyed it, with all the amazing inspiration from my fellow crafters! It's such a fun release! 

Simon also has an online gallery showcasing all the wonderful creations from this release! You can check it out here.

Thank you so much for stopping by! 

Hop Order:

• Simon Says Stamp Blog 
• Nina-Marie Trapani
• Cheiron Brandon
• Heather Hoffman
• Nichol Spohr
• Emma Williams
• Barbara Tarayao
• Kath Stewart
• Tina Smith
• Mindy Eggen
• Tami Bastiaans
• Barb Engler

Coordinating Dies Release products:

SSS Always There Release Blog Hop Day 1!

 Hi friends!

Welcome to my stop on the Simon Says Stamp, Always There release blog hop!

This is day one of a two-day hop, so be sure to stop by Simon's blog tomorrow for day two. If you'd like to start at the beginning of today's hop, click here.

FREE GIFT:

As you can see from the banner above, Simon is giving away the not yet released, 3x4 Hot Mess stamp set. This cute set will be automatically added to your cart with any purchase from their exclusive "Always There" collection! This gift with purchase expires 5/31 at 11:59 pm EDT or while supplies last.

Simon Galleries:

Do 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 Simon Brand Galleries, and here's the link to the new, Always There Gallery. There is so much inspiration to see! I encourage you to check them out and add your own cards/projects as well!

MY CARDS:

I really enjoyed playing with some of the products from this fun release! My first card showcases the Petite Petal Background stamp. I just did some simple ink blending and added a bit of twine with a sentiment from the Keep Palm stamp set.

Next up is a totally fun die set called Fiesta Circles. I used some bright ink colors before die cutting the panel. I then die cut another card panel in white and yes, I actually took the time to inlay every single one of the little teardrop shapes and dots. I love how it turned out!

For my third card, I used the Sunblush Flowers die set. A clean and simple card with added splatter and another sentiment from the Keep Palm stamp set.

Here's a card using the Crystal Stars embossing folder and a sentiment from the beautiful stamp set called Blessed. I embossed it on dark gray cardstock and used Simon's white pigment ink to highlight some of the stars. It's difficult to tell from the photo but I added some sparkle to those stars too.

Okay, last one. I did some water coloring with Zig markers on this beautiful image from the Keep Palm stamp set. 

That's it from me. I hope I've given you a bit of inspiration for using a few of the products from this fabulous release. Enjoy the rest of the hop and don't forget to stop by Simon's blog tomorrow for day two and a ton more inspiration!

Thank you for stopping by! It is so appreciated! 

Barb

HOP ORDER:

• Simon Says Stamp Blog 
• Nina-Marie Trapani
• Heather Hoffman
• Cathy Zielske
• Laura Bassen
• Suzy Plantamura
• Amy Rysavy
• Mindy Eggen
• Cheiron Brandon
• Lea Lawson
• Barb Engler You are here
• Yana Smakula
• Heejung Hunsberger
• Kristin Sluhan
• Susan Valle

ALWAYS THERE RELEASE PRODUCTS: 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! More affiliate info here.