Monday, December 1, 2014

Simon Says Stamp Celebrates Die-Cember!

Hi there!

I've got some fun, new goodies to share with you today. 




I was so excited to receive some of the new dies from Simon Says Stamp to help celebrate Die-Cember! They have 15 new dies, which you can see here. It's a really fun collection with so many different designs!

I got right down to playing and created four cards and a tag to share with you today.



For this first card, I used the Mod Circle Frame Die. The possibilities with this one are endless! I cut it from white, green and blue cardstock and used the inlaid die-cutting technique. So fun! 

My second card was created using the adorable die set called, Cup of Tea.



It comes with the cup, the spoon and a set of three sugar cubes. I cut out the cup from some glitter paper and the spoon from silver metallic paper. The sugar cubes were cut from white cardstock and I layered them four times to create some dimension. Then I added a bit of Frosted Lace Stickles for a some sparkle. Here's a close-up:



Isn't that adorable? Dies sure make it easy to create fun cards!

For my next one, I used the inlaid technique again but this time with the Balloon Bouquet die set.


I used all white cardstock then colored the different pieces of the balloons with my Copic Markers. Adding some shimmer with a Wink of Stella pen makes them even more festive!

And here's another card with a bit of elegance and yes, more sparkle! 




That pretty flower cluster was cut with the Calliope Flourish Die. I layered it with blue and gray cardstock, off-set a bit for a shadow effect. Here's a close-up:




Okay, almost done! I have one more to share. This one is a tag.




The Garden Stems Tag Die is so pretty! The surrounding tag is part of the die, which I think is so awesome! I cut it from silver metallic paper and adhered it to some slate cardstock, which I cut in the same shape as the tag.

I hope you're as excited as I am about Die-Cember! Go check out the whole release here. I have my eye on about four more must haves! So hard to resist!

And don't forget it's Cyber Monday! Simon Says Stamp has a big sale going on too. Lots of other dies are 50% off. You can read all about it here and see this special category of dies here.

I hope everyone has a great week - thank you for stopping by! ♥
 

27 comments:

donna mikasa said...

Oh, yummy! Such die-licious projects, Barb! I couldn't wait to see the finished cards after seeing the sneak peeks. So much awesomeness!

Nicole Parmentier said...

oh wow, these cards are all so beautiful Barb! My wishlist is growing again.....

Lynn said...

Wow! This is a jaw dropping post Barb! Gorgeous creations with all your new goodies.

Alanna said...

Fabulous cards and tag.

Jackie said...

Those are all so pretty! I love that Mod Circle Frame - fabulous!

joy said...

LOVE your cards, Barb! These new dies are fabulous. Thanks for sharing your talent with us!

Sue McRae said...

You've showcased the dies magnificently Barb! I am loving your flower thank you card with all the wonderful layering.

CinnamonSally said...

Wow you have been busy Barb, love all the new dies you have showcased them perfectly.

Lin said...

I loved seeing what you did with these new dies, Barb! You've given us some great ideas!

Pam said...

Fabulous creations, Barb! What fun you must have had making these beautiful projects. Lovely!

Deborah Montgomery said...

Lots of fun dies and I love what you did with them!!!

Barbra said...

All of your cards are terrific! Wonderful color combinations!

Lorraine A said...

Gorgeous cards Barb :-) all of them are fabulous ! :-)

luv
Lols x x x

Unknown said...

Whew, girl...you went to town!! so many fabulous projects with all the new goodies! I especially love that first one....gorgeous color combonation!

Virginia L. said...

WoW wow wow, Barb! You sure went to town...like Laura said! I love all the samples that you made! Each one of them is oh.so.lovely!! I love that Flower Cluster one especially! So delicate and your color combo is perfect!

conil said...

Splendid...each & every one. Crazy about your use of these new dies.

Tricia Coffin said...

NICE JOB, BARB. I HAD WONDERED HOW TO USE THE CIRCLES DIE, NOW I CAN PICTURE IT. THANKS FOR ALL YOUR NICE WORK.

nancy carroll said...

Awesome projects, wonderful inspiration.

Judy said...

I love your cards, especially the ones using the inlaid technique. They are so unique. Thanks for sharing.

Unknown said...

I really like the card with the circles, and since I'm a tea drinker I also like the tea cup card. Georgeous!

Barb Ghig said...

Hitting myself on the forehead...How did I miss this post yesterday...yikes! You sure did sit right down to play with all of these fabulous new dies! And, I LOVE everything you've created with them, Barb! Your first card is so modern and fun, and your 'Cup of Tea' card is just beautiful! I love all the sparkle and shine and of course the color combo is divine! Love your stitched border on this card, too :) I also love how you colored your balloons and added WOS to give them some shimmer, and how you created such an elegant design with the Calliope Flourish die! Your tag is also amazing, Barb... silver metallic paper paired with slate cardstock is perfection!
I'm so happy that SSS sent you such a great collection of dies...you've really done a wonderful job with every one of them!!!

ScrapaDiddle said...

What creative ideas. I always love your cards!

Tammy H said...

Oh my! I love that blue and green circle card. Those colors are just amazing.

Kathy (krolski) said...

Wowzers! Loving all of your work today Barb!! I think the tag is my fav. Gorgeous! I've already ordered some of these dies! Can't wait to get them and start playing with them.

Charity Morris-Chamberlain said...

I am at a loss for words! I love all of them so much! Especially the card using the mod circles die! Pure awesomeness!

Martha said...

Hi, Barb! I love all these beautiful creations! AND...OH...that sweet tag is my favorite! ♥

lookitschloe said...

Please start a YT channel!