Thursday, June 11, 2015

SSS New Release, The Color of Fun!

Hi there!


I'm excited to share a few cards tonight, using some fun products from Simon Says Stamp's newest release, The Color of Fun!

You can check out all the products in this release right here. There are some really fun, adorable stamps and dies for all your summery cards, plus some fabulous new ink colors!

I was sent a few to play with and wish I had some extra time to create more cards but I did mange to make three.

First up is a card using a stamp set called, Many Thanks. It was created by Wplus9, exclusively for SSS. What an awesome collaboration!


Yup, it's one of those fun sets which includes layering stamps and I love it! The sentiment is included in the set.

My second card uses the Cone Building stamp and die set. Such cute images!


Okay, now ya gotta hear me out on this one. I know it's bright and happy but to be honest, I also think I used too many patterns and colors. I went a bit overboard but I still think it's a fun card. I was going for scoops of sherbert in a bowl and it ended up looking more like fruit, so let's just pretend that was my first idea, okay? Ha! I added my own, hand drawn stand to the bowl and probably shouldn't have done that either.   

Oh, well! Sometimes when we play with stamps, we don't always create something we like but it's a hobby, it's just a card and we live and learn, as they say, right? Even though my son said I shouldn't post this card, I'm doing it anyway, so there! :)

Okay, my last card is fun too! The Game Tile Letters stamp set brought back fun memories of playing Scrabble, so of course I had to create a Scrabble board card! 


Just think of the sentiment possibilities with this set! I stamped each blank square, not perfectly but that makes it more playful. Then I colored in the squares to look like a scrabble board, leaving some spaces white, where my sentiment could be stamped out.

That's it for now! Head on over to Simon Says Stamp and check out all the fabulous products in this new release! Wait until ya see the 12 new ink colors - they are sooooo yummy!

Thanks for stopping by! ♥

22 comments:

Virginia L. said...

Oh my goodness, Barb! Your colorful takes on these new stamps are perfect for this new release! Your sherbet bowl is just yummy! Glad that you shared it! Well done!!!!!

Lynn said...

All kinds of gorgeousness and fun. Love the beautiful florals and the vibrant colors Barb.

I Card Everyone said...

ALL darling - each in its own special way, Barb... don't knock that bowl of sherbet! I got it at first glance! The Scrabble board and tile stamp set might be coming to my house... just sayin'...
Wait... your nine days off cannot be over already, can it?
=] Michele

Janet a.k.a. swanlady21 said...

Wonderfully creative cards with these new sets ... I especially love the layered flowers and the scrabble set.

Sue McRae said...

What a great assortment of cards Barb! Love the layered flowers and the fun scrabble card!

Unknown said...

oh so, so, so fun, Barb!!! Lovin' the rainbow ice cream bowl, hello LOVE!!! and what you did with all those graphic squares just makes my heart go pitter patter:)

stampingandstitching said...

Barb, wonderful cards, it looks like it's going to be another brilliant release from Simon Says Stamp! Your floral card is so pretty with the yummy colours and gorgeous layered stamping! I love your cute and colourful bowl of sherbert - looks delicious and I love your mix of colours and patterns! Great drawing too, I presumed your bowl was a stamp. The scrabble card is gorgeous, love the colours and way you've added the sentiment!

Nancy K said...

Beautiful cards, Barb! Awesome enabling for this new release; it all looks so fun and colorful!

maria f. said...

Love that color overload!!

Cat Craig said...

Fun, and colorful, some great stuff in this release.

Loly Borda said...

Love the fun summery colors in all your cards. My favorite is the first one, as I love layered stamping.TFS

Janeen said...

big laugh over, "my son said not to post it" bwhhaaa....yes i feel that way too about some of the cards i make. yes, we live and learn and yes it is about fun and hobby!! thank you for posting what you thought was not such a perfect card. FREEDOM!!

walchowDesign said...

Wow! You are on the roll with all the new stamps, Barb! Love all cards but I think the last card is fun!

Nora Noll said...

WOW!! These are fabulous!! I love the first card with that pretty new flowers set. The second card is super fun with the ice creams. Great design!!

Shari said...

I, for one, am very glad you posted your card anyway. I like it. Love the vibrant colors, and all the little extra details. I'm sure I'm not the only one who thinks it's a great card, and if I am, well you can just mail it to me.. so there. haha Thanks so much for sharing.

Lin said...

I love YOUR flowers, too! Such a happy color combination! And your bowl of fruit/sherbert is darling - so summery with the background of little posies! And the more I see these scrabble letters, the more I think I need them - great design on this one!

Martha said...

OH, Barb, what lovely cards you've shared.
That gorgeous flowery one...melts my heart. ♥

Leni said...

So creative and loved the colorful results! Beautiful cards

Barb Ghig said...

I think all three cards are fabulous, and I'm glad you posted the 2nd one :) Beautiful flowers, yummy sherbert and a game board...sounds great to me!

Nicole Parmentier said...

Beautiful creations with these yummie colors! The second one is my favorite!!

Nat said...

very inspiring, I totally love the scrabble card! :)

Greta said...

We love Scrabble--what a great card, Barb! Bravo for sharing the card you aren't totally happy with & the first floral card makes me want those stamps!