Friday, October 21, 2016

Simon Says Stamp Believe In The Season Blog Hop!

Hey guys!

Welcome to my stop on the Simon Says Stamp, Believe In The Season blog hop! I'm excited to share my cards with you today!



If you've come from Anna-Karin's amazing blog, you're in the right place. The hop started here, at the SSS blog, so if you find a broken link, you can head back there for the full list of blogs participating.

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Simon is letting each blog hop participant give away a $25 gift card to their online store! Woo, hoo! You just have to leave a comment below on this post, or on my Instagram post here by Wednesday, October 26, 11:59pm Eastern Time. I'll randomly select a winner from all those comments and announce it the next morning in a new blog post. Good luck!

This release is chock full of awesome holiday products! I've had such fun playing with some of them in the last couple of weeks, so let's get started.

For my first three cards, I used the adorable, Color Me Trees clear set.

So fun coloring these sweet trees with Copic markers and adding some white gel pen dots. I cut each piece individually (I didn't have the matching die but there is one!) and added foam adhesive for some dimension. Love how whimsical they look!



Is this tree fun, or what?! More, simple Copic coloring and a bit of shimmer added with Wink of Stella. I do like using non-traditional colors for Christmas.



For this one I used lots of water coloring. Distress Inks for the background and Zig markers on that fun, adorable tree.


I used the gorgeous, Nothern Lights Snowflakes die for this next card! What a beauty!
I die cut it out of watercolor cardstock and spritzed it with Peacock Feathers and Brushed Pewter Distress Spray Stains. Then I just added some splatters, a few sequins and the silver embossed sentiment. Easy and quick!

Last but not least, is the pretty Poinsettia clear set.
Before retiring, I worked in a floral shop and always loved the gorgeous, blue, sparkly poinsettias that would come in during the holidays. That's where my inspiration came from for this card. I colored the flowers and leaves with Copics. I then added a little bit of Multi Matte Medium to the edges of each pedal and sprinkled that with Clear Rock Candy Dry Glitter Distress Stickles. It gives such a pretty shimmer!

I hope I've inspired you and given you some ideas for using these fabulous products for your holiday cards! There are tons more goodies to be seen in this release! You can click here to head over to Simon Says Stamp to see the full release.

The next stop on the hop is my wonderful, talented friend, Shari Carroll!

Thanks so much for the visit! ♥

489 comments:

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Sheila H said...

Great cards - love the different designs!

Rhonda Miller said...

These are wonderful creations.

Studio at 215 said...

Just such pretty cards!!!!!

nancy said...

Loved your cards! It was fun to see your different trees!

Rose said...

Wow! Such amazing inspiration! Love all 5 of your cards, too hard to pick a favourite. Thanks for sharing!

charliemmh said...

Thank you so much for sharing. I have never seen blue poinsettias before yours turned out gorgeous. Thanks for sharing.

Unknown said...

love the distress ink tree!

Robyn said...

Lovely cards!

Robyn W said...

Such beautiful cards. I love the trees in your first card.

Carolee McCaslin said...

Your cards are all so wonderful!!!!Love them and this new release:)

terriavidreader (IN-USA) said...

Just beautiful cards.

Janelle said...

Love your 3 groovy tree cards...Great colors....then WOW blue poinsettias! Striking!

Mary said...

The versatility of this collections is CRAZY AWESOME...I wish I could own all of it ! I love your use of colors and how you make each of your cards POP!!!

Unknown said...

Love the bright colors, nice techniques, thanks!

Heather K. said...

Love the variety of your techniques!!

CoolPaperArt said...

very nice cards, simple and effective techniques. thanks for the chance to win!

Anne said...

Fabulous cards thank you for joining the hop and for the chance to win.

Diane said...

All your card are gorgeous. Thanks for sharing.

Cheryl L. said...

Oh, those snowflakes!

Donna said...

Barb, what an amazing array of gorgeous cards! Love them all. Can't wait to try some of these fun ideas.

Laurie2cats said...

The blue poinsettia card is gorgeous!

Lucy Schmidt said...

You have a highly refined sense of color. I love the watercolor card, but they are all keepers. I need to be on the lookout for blue poinsettias. I've never heard of (or imagined) such a thing. Talk about your non-traditional Christmas colors! ;-)

Cindaku said...

I love the blue poinsettias!

Unknown said...

Love the blue flowers!

Deedee Maldy said...

very original blue poinsettia! great release!

Deborah Kaye said...

Your "Have a Colorful Christmas" card is beautiful. Love the colors! I also really like the Northern Lights Snowflake card. Fabulous!

Gwen said...

So much great inspiration! Love the northern lights card!

Patt H. said...

Absolutely stunning cards! I love them all!

Linda Anderson said...

Love your cards. I especially like how you enhanced the blue poinsettia card, stunning!

Abby said...

Love the simple, graphic, modern cards.

TSCQUEEN said...

These cards are so cute!

Ann K said...

It would be hard to pick a favorite out of all your cards - So pretty, each and every one.

Ann V said...

Awesome cards, thanks for sharing.

Unknown said...

Stunning cards!

Stacy said...

I just love that first card because it's so simple. I can do that!! :)

Jeanette said...

I love that snowflake card, soooo elegant!

Linda S. said...

Beautiful cards. I just love the green polka dot Christmas trees.

C. M. Taylor said...

What a great take on the trees. I really love the blue and grey you used on the poinsettia. TFS

Patty said...

Your cards are amazing. Thanks for sharing.

handmade_cass said...

I love that watercolor background!

Lisa said...

I love the green trees on your first card. They really jump out at me!

Teri said...

Really fun trees. Thanks for the inspiration.

Maryjo Monterosso said...

Beautiful, clean fun designs and color.

Unknown said...

Love the northern lights snowflake die! I think you are the only one who used it in the blog hop!

Unknown said...

Love all your cards!

Norma said...

Love the simplicity of your cards and the color combinations you used. Awesome!.

Unknown said...

Fantastic cards. The blue poinsettia is breathtaking. Thank you for sharing your ideas and techniques

Unknown said...

Your cards made me smile and look forward to the coming Christmas season. Thank you.

girl with a curl said...

What beautiful cards. Who would have thought a blue poinsettia? I just love it! Have a fabulous weekend. Cheers Donna Z :)

Elvira Anadón said...

What lovely and inspired cards!

Far North said...

Thank You for creating so many beauties! I love your blue poinsettia.

Kris in Alaska said...

The blue poinsettias are my favorite!

Dawn T said...

OMG Barb Your cards are AMAZING! I love them all. Your blue poinsettias are incredible.

newscrapper said...

I love the Poinsettia card I love the blue and white/silver together!

Arianna Barbara said...

Amazing cards!!!!

Handcraftedbyhelen said...

Some very contemporary and unique cards for Christmas. Thanks for the inspiration.

Suzanne A said...

Beautiful and lovely colors

razzia said...

Beautiful cards, so inspirational... my favorites are the 4th and 5th tfs
Sahra

Linda said...

Wow you've been busy! I think the watercoloured one is my favourite :)

sarascloset said...

All of your cards are beautiful, and it's hard to pick a favorite. I am partial to poinsettias, so I'd have to choose that one! Your coloring is just lovely on them, too! Gorgeous designs!

Unknown said...

Hey Barb!! You've been busy creating some beautiful cards!! But I have to tell you the blue poinsettia card is gorgeous!!!

Linda T. said...

I love all your cards, but that Northern Lights die is stunning!

Gail said...

Creative use of the Believe in the Season set. Thanks for sharing!

Danielle Dietz said...

Love that deep blue poinsettia!

Countryfare said...

Love your cards, especially the pointsetta (sp) Just beautiful.

Linda M said...

Beautiful cards! I particularly love the one with the Northern Lights Snowflake die. Thanks for sharing!

Kulbir said...

Gorgeous cards. Thank you so much for sharing

Laurie said...

Very pretty cards! My favorite is the whimsical one with the green trees. It's so fun!

Denise G. said...

Wow -- What an amazing collection of cards! I especially love the tree cards! They are simple but beautiful cards! So many great ideas -- thanks for the inspiration!

Andrea Shell said...

Fabulous cards! I adore the third and fifth ones.

Kailash said...

Each of your cards is just stunning, such striking designs but that blue poinsettias, wow that is absolutely gorgeous, loved that bold and beautifully crafted card!!!

Tammy Stamp This! said...

So many wonderful cards! Beautiful

CMLinda said...

I love the whimsical cut apart christmas trees. very cute idea. But my favorite is using the Northern Lights Snowflake border... that may just be the card I have to CASE for Christmas! Thanks for sharing your beautiful talent.

liz said...

Really enjoying this hop. Love that snowflake card!

Irishtiger06 said...

I've never seen blue poinsettias, they're so pretty! Thanks for sharing so many great cards

Patty said...

Wowzer!! I don't even know what to say except that each of your cards are amazing!! I just kept scrolling down & LOVING each & every one!! So many different styles & I love them all!! Thanks for the inspiration!!

Jackie S said...

Don't think I could choose one. They're all fantastic

Tracy said...

wow another set I must have. My wishlist is really getting long following this hop. Thanks for sharing these beautiful cards.

Anonymous said...

Very pretty cards. Your blue poinsettia sure pops on the card.
DebbieC

Tania L said...

Lovely cards!

Unknown said...

I love the first card best. Those quirky trees are so fun.

Judy Tuck said...

Beautiful blue poinsettia Barb. Love the little added sparkle!

Kim Faucher said...

So many amazing cards. The blue one with the poinsettias is a favorite!!!

Kim H said...

Beautiful work! I love this new release. can't wait to get my hands on it.

CandyW said...

Beautiful cards Barb!!!!

Unknown said...

Love the Northern Lights Snowflake card!

Anne said...

Your work is really simple, yet elegant!

Unknown said...

So cute and simple. I can see myself making these for Christmas cards.

Unknown said...

very nice I really love the last one

MajdaP said...

Gorgeous cards. The pastel ones are so nice and soft.

Unknown said...

The snowflake card is my favorite. Thank you for sharing.

Heather M said...

Love your trees and coloring, especially those gel pen dots!!!

Kjudy1 said...

I love the snowflake card and the blue poinsettia is absolutely rich and gorgeous!

pajaropr said...

Beautiful blue poinsettia, thank you.

Lurdez

Mary Holshouser said...

Beautiful cards.
I think my favorite is the christmas
tree that looks like stained glass.
the blue poinsettia is wonderful too.
thanks for sharing.

Unknown said...

I love non traditional! your colour choices are marvelous...


Judy said...

Wonderful examples using the new release. Your coloring is amazing and I love the designs with the trees. Thanks for sharing.

Margaret Moody said...

Great cards! Thanks for the inspiration!

Carol Ric said...

Lovely cards. tfs

SherylH said...

Love all your cards but the Holiday Greetings using the Northern Lights snowflakes is so elegant -- simple but so impressive!

brandco2450@gmail.com said...

WOW! All the cards are awesome! Love the simple tree cards and the blue poinsettia is
beautiful and unusual!

LibLady said...

Love all your ideas!

Anonymous said...

Great creations - love the different color combos ! Beautiful cards !

Unknown said...

Gorgeous array of cards ! I love them all ! I've never seen before a blue poinsettia ! You really showcased beautifully those new products ! Thanks for sharing.
Izzy Scrap

Tricia Coffin said...

Barb, I love seeing your blog today. Your cards are so pretty with the colors you've chosen. I really like the tree in the oval with the splotchy background. The poinsettia card is so beautiful that it looks perfect! I LOVE the colors you've chosen....would so enjoy seeing a real pot of poinsettias in this color....will have to keep my eyes open for them.

ksdavis1947 said...

I adore the clean and simple tree cards. Lovely job!

Debbie B said...

Great cards! Those poinsettias are really WOW! I just love them! Really enjoying all the talent and inspiration provided on this bog hop! Thanks for sharing!

Gretchen Wilson said...

Beautiful cards, love them all!

Laurelin Whitfield said...

Love that first card - simple yet somehow whimsical. Thanks for sharing!

Unknown said...

These are my favorite cards of th hop. So pretty.

Maureen Reiss said...

Love your tree cards!! And the blue poinsettias..... Gorgeous!!!

Michelle said...

Gorgeous cards, so inspired.

Anonymous said...

Beautiful cards. Love the ponsiettia. X

Unknown said...

I really like the snowflake card. very pretty :)

Kathy said...

LOVE this simple glamour of your cards, Barb! The coloring is lovely, and the first one (trees) is my absolute fave! Thanks for some wonderful ideas!

Lagene said...

Awesome projects, I love the new stamps & dies!

chignon said...

I agree, the northern lights die cut is a beauty and so are all your cards. TFS!!

Jenniferk said...

Wow, all of your cards are so gorgeous and I love the non traditional colours that you used! Your blue poinsettias are stunning, I love the added detail of the glitter on the flowers petal edges. I also love your northern lights card, that die is stunning on its own, so I think the way you kept the rest of the card fairly simple really made made for a beautiful and elegant card. Thank you for all of the fantastic inspiration!

Migdalia said...

Such beautiful cards! Wonderfully done!

Natalie said...

What fun cards!! Great designs, love it!

Unknown said...

Beautiful cards. Loved the colors and the layouts.

Anna Sigga said...

Beautiful cards!

JudyK said...

Love, love the blue for the card. So pretty!!!

Sherri Clifford said...

Love the sparkly blue poinsettias!

Denise said...

Beautiful cards, I love them all but my favourite is the first one.

KathyA. said...

So many amazing styles from one paper artist. Amazing!

Kentucky Daisy said...

You've designed some really great cards. I think my favorite is the one where you featured the Northern Lights Snowflake die. I love the color you chose (Peacock Feathers) and how you kept the card clean and simple without anything else vying for the eye's attention. Absolutely lovely!

Unknown said...

these are beautiful cards!!

Carol Ann said...

Wow! I love how simple and graphic your cards are. So pretty!

Janet N. said...

I have never seen blue poinsettias but after seeing your beautiful card I will definitely have to look for them!

C Aguirre said...

Really fun cards! Thanks for sharing!

Anonymous said...

Beautiful cards, but your blue poinsettias .... WOW! That card is simply amazing! I've never tried blue before but I think I'm going to have to give it a try. TFS.

MelissaF said...

Gorgeous cards, love all the different trees and that blue poinsettias card is so stunning!

nailgirl said...

Those are some beautiful cards but that blue poinsettia is my favorite!! What a beauty!! Thanks for sharing!!

Jana said...

Gorgeous

Lindarub said...

Love all your cards.

Unknown said...

You did such a wonderful job creating a variety of beautiful cards! The trees went from whimsical to pretty and of my, that blue poinsettia was just gorgeous. Thansk so much for all the inspiration!

Lucy E. said...

I love your CAS cards in
non traditional colors.
The blue poinsettias
are just gorgeous!!!

Sweet Bramble said...

Love the whimsical trees.

JoAnn Girimonte said...

Love all the cards!!! My favorite is the northern lights !!!!

Sugar Land Scrapper said...

This release is so great. I want it ALL! Love all the things you can do with this release!

Toni C said...

Great trees!!

Denise Bryant said...

Gorgeous cards! I love all the trees, the beautiful snowflake and that gorgeous blue poinsettia!

Berina RGA said...

Wow!! Beautiful cards!! Love that Northern lights snowflakes and the blue poinsettia!!
-Berina
Moxie Craftie

wackymama said...

Your blue poinsettias are absolutely gorgeous!! A truly beautiful card! Thank you for sharing. :)

LI$@ A creations said...

Stunning cards! I came here from the SSS blog hop, and really loved the cards you created. Clean and simple. Thanks for sharing!

Leanne in Cali said...

Love your ideas! Thanks so much for sharing on the blog hop!!

BeverlyBL said...

Love all of your tree cards. So very cute.

Lindsey NY said...

All great cards, I think the colorful Christmas is my fav

smoot77 said...

I love your collection of beautiful cards - thanks for sharing your ideas with us!

Larissa Heskett said...

SQUEAL!! Such Sweet Cards and technique!! THANKS for sharing and have a FABULOUS WEEK!! =)

Jackie said...

Wow! Such nice cards!That blue poinsettia card is absolutely gorgeous!! I've never seen them blue in real life before but after seeing your card I'm on a mission to get one this winter. If they're as stunning in real life as your beautiful card is I will just sit and stare at them for hours. I also love the holiday greetings card and how you used the northern lights snowflakes die. Beautiful!!

Unknown said...

Blue poinsettia card is amazing ❤️ Just love this card

Jean Bullock said...

Great variety of cards. My favorite is the second one.

Unknown said...

Beautiful cards! Love them all.

Plum Crazy Valerie said...

Nice selection of cards and certainly achievable when you need to make 40 or 50 cards. Thanks for the inspiration.

Cynthia Clark said...

Love your projects. I put blue poinsettias in my bathroom every year.

Windy said...

Pretty cards! The snowflake card is my favorite.

Carol said...

Delightful cards, Barb! Lots of inspiration.

Purvi said...

Beautiful cards, thanks for sharing!

Jane M said...

So many beautiful cards

SharonS said...

The sign of a good blog hop is to make you want to buy all of the things. Well played SSS! Thanks for a chance to win!

GrammyP said...

All of your cards were beautiful--but the third card was my favorite! It looked like stained glass! Thanks for sharing some wonderful cards, techniques and inspiration!

Peggy Lee said...

Wow your designs are Fabulous!

Unknown said...

Love your cards. Looks like you had lots of fun with all the new SSS tools!

Woendi Levitt said...

Beautiful cards. The blue poinsettas are stunning

Streetscrapper said...

So many beautiful cards! So much inspiration! Very lovely!

jamie said...

love them all.....thanks!

Tammy Paul said...

Fabulous cards. Thanks for sharing

Scrapperdipper said...

What an incredible variety in your cards. They are all wonderful. Your blue poinsettia card makes me want to go out and see some real ones.

jeanchaneyaz said...

Fantastic cards. I especially love those different trees!

nancylee said...

Oh, blue poinsettias, beautiful! Always love your cards.

mapo said...

Beautiful card!

Magic Mom said...

The blue poinsettia card is stunning.

crucibelle said...

Barb... OMG, I have never seen blue poinsettias before!! They are GORGEOUS! I am truly in awe with my jaw on the floor right now.. lol! Great work on all your beautiful cards!! :)

Teri S. said...

Simplicity & elegance in each of your cards. Wow! And the blue poinsettias?! Gorgeous!

Sugar N Spice N Little Boys with Dirt N Noise said...

Love the chopped up trees!

Alyssa S said...

Gorgeous cards, Barb! But that blue poinsettia is stunning!

akmoose said...

LOVE LOVE the trees!! I will have to go play today. espcially like the green ones with the snow line.

Sheila_G said...

Beautiful cards!

Cyndee said...

Such a great variety of styles, colors and techniques on your cards!

Anonymous said...

Beautiful cards, Barb. Love the whimsy in the first one. Thank you for Sharing!

Audrey Pettit said...

Wow, your cards look amazing! Love your use of non-traditional colors with those adorable trees! And your blue frosty poinsettia is so different and fun and eye catching!

Judy M said...

I love the trees card. It's simple, clean, clear and contemporary. Thanks for all your ideas.

junestengel1958 said...

The snowflake card is so elegant. Love your color combinations- so different than what I normally use. Thank you for the ideas

Lisa said...

Beautiful cards! Thanks for sharing.

Anonymous said...

Woo! Woo!! Love your cards - so clean, clear and simplistic. Looks so great with your color combos. Thanks for inspiring me.

Greta said...

Hi Barb--love all your work here! So fun to see what a variety of looks you can get with those neat trees, but the blue poinsettia card is my favorite! Gotta get that set & I already have the dry Rock Candy glitter--looks wonderful on the edges!

richardbreaks said...

All your blues and greens are so inspiring!

lovetomakecards said...

Such cute trees and I love the poinsettia.

Monika/Buzsy said...

Gorgeous cards Barb. Especially love the poinsettia card and the rich blue and silver colors.

ktmoore1960 said...

Wow, these are stunning and I love the use of blue!

Leni said...

Beautiful cards! Love the beautiful blue poinsettias, with the glittering edges! Love all the details!

Marianne said...

Wonderful cards. You make me want to try and colour some blue poinsettias, although I will probable start with pastel blue lol.

Louanne said...

I absolutely love your watercolor tree card! Great creations - thanks for the inspiration. This is a wonderful release from SSS.

Diana Johnson said...

WOw, a lot of great cards!

Kim Hill said...

Fabulous cards! You've sparked tons of ideas for those trees! 😁 Another addition to the wish list!

Unknown said...

nothern lights are my fave!!!

Mylissa Stout said...

Barb.....I must say I love the simplicity of your style....Your cards are all adorable...if I had to pick a favorite, I would probably go with poinsettia card...I really have never seen a "BLUE" poinsettia before, but I loved them on your card...Sooo much fun. Thank you sooo much for sharing your fun tutorial!!!! XOXOXOXO

Laura said...

oh wow, really pretty. Blue poinsettias...never seen them in real life before. Lovely cards. Love that northern lites die.

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