Friday, February 18, 2022

SSS Good Luck Charm Release Blog Hop Day 1!

 Hi friends!

I'm so excited to share some cards with you today, showcasing Simon's newest release, Good Luck Charm! 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 Simon's blog here. Be sure to head to Simon's blog tomorrow too, when the inspiration will continue with day 2 of the hop!

 

FREE GIFT:

As you can see from the banner above, Simon is celebrating their 20th birthday - yay! You can receive Simon's exclusive, Birthday Cupcake 3X4 stamp set FOR FREE, with any purchase! Just use the code: YUM20 at checkout. This promotion will expire 2/20 at 11:59 pm EST.


GIVEAWAY:

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.

 

SIMON GALLERIES: 

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

 

MY CARDS:

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!

 

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.

 

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, large sentiment! And yes, you guessed it - it's also from the Well Wishes set. Believe me when I say, you NEED that set!


 

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!


Okay, that's it from me. I hope I've given you a few ideas for using some of the awesome products from this fun release! Thanks so much for stopping by! Enjoy the rest of the hop!



 

 

HOP ORDER: 


Simon Says Stamp Blog   

Nina-Marie Trapani

Caly Person

Nichol Spohr

Jennifer McGuire

Cathy Zielske

Suzy Plantamura

Sidnie Des Jardins

Lisa Addesa

Keisha Charles

Heather Ruwe

Anna-Karin Evaldsson

Yana Smakula

Mindy Eggen

Barb Engler

Cheiron Brandon

Norine Borys

 

NEW 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.

 

80 comments:

Cindy C. said...

Beautiful cards as always Barb!!

Sra. Spitzer said...

Gaaaaa ! Barb, these are all INCREDIBLY BEAUTIFUL!! I love the ones w/ the shamrocks and that alcohol-ink background on card 3 (blue/green) is spectacular!! I also love the alcohol-ink panel behind the awesome die-cut balloons for card 4. You never make a bad card, do you?? They're fabulous!
Lori S in PA

Crystal Bivins said...

Those clovers seems to be popping off the page. So much depth to them. Beautiful cards.

barbara lassiter said...

Wow! All I need say is these are all awesome!

Miesje Flach said...

I love them all - I am very partial to the alcohol ink ones since that is what I am liking to do lately.

Alexandra Y said...

Such darling cards! They are all so beautiful!!

Pennie said...

Great cards!

MadeByMeghanK said...

All are stunning! I LOVE the shamrock one! I'm Irish :)

Dayna said...

beautiful use of alcohol inks! such a pretty look.

Dee Earnshaw said...

all your cards are gorgeous BUT the last card is amazing -LOVE IT!!!!!

Amy Stephenson said...

Love the cards!

Becky said...

Dazzling colors.

phoenixineohp said...

That alcohol ink background is PERFECT! I love it!

Becca Yahrling said...

I love all of your fabulous cards! The white embossed shamrocks are lovely with your water coloring.

Mrsfish02 said...

The shamrock background is so wonderful! I ordered the Clover wreath and the gnome stamp and die set. Such fun, loving it all!

Lindar C said...

Fantastic cards! The balloon die is in my wish list.

LVCropalot said...

Hello and nice to meet you, Barb. I truly love how you used the pearl alcohol inks behind the sentiment from this release. You can really DO this. Thank you.

Anonymous said...

Like the marble effect of that blue/green card and on the balloon card.

Merrill P

Susie Sonnier said...

Your cards are so beautiful

Karenladd said...

That first shamrock card almost has a tropical feel to it. Just gorgeous

Andre M. said...

Fab range of designs, the alcohol ink designs are so pretty!

Janet D. said...

Wonderful cards, your alcohol ink cards are fantastic!

Janice Stovall said...

These are all wonderful, but I'm partial to the "Have Faith" card. I may have to CASE that one!

Gayle said...

Beautiful cards. Love that alcohol ink background and the shamrock cards.

Judy Inukai said...

What amazing cards. Love the Shamrock background.

Sunshine HoneyBee said...

Lucky shamrock colored/inked and wonderful artsy look.
Melissa
"Sunshine HoneyBee"

Jeanne Beam said...

Gorgeous cards! Love the background colors…
Thanks for sharing.

Pauline said...

Beautiful cards! Thanks for sharing.

Melissa Leftrick said...

These are beautiful cards!! I love the alcohol ink backgrounds you created!

Anonymous said...

I love the balloon stencil...Thank you!

Joy Meadows said...

Your cards are simply gorgeous, Barb! I can't pick a favorite. The backgrounds are just so pretty.

Mary Holshouser said...

Love the wreath of shamrocks.
Your shading on the big shamrocks
give them so much depth. Great
cards. thanks for sharing
txmlhl(at)yahoo(dot)com

azjoyace said...

Wow! Your cards are awesome.

Jeanne Rice said...

Love your clover wreath card and the balloons. So pretty. Thanks for sharing

sharon g said...

Your I BELIEVE IN YOU card is so cool. I love the way you colored it.

Kathy J in Ellicott City said...

Great cards!

Anonymous said...

Marisela Delgado said: Beautiful cards! You're awesome! ☺ Marisela Delgado mariandmonsterd@yahoo.com

Tami B said...

LOVE the shamrock card. Thanks for giving us 4 great samplings today.

SSchmidt said...

Love you green wreath with the gold accents. Very elegant.

Dfrank said...

Stunning cards! Love the balloons!❤️

Denise Bryant said...

Beautiful cards! I especially love the shamrock background and the clover wreath!

Cheriese said...

super lovely cards!!

Dawn T said...

fantastic cards Barb. Love seeing your creations

Gab said...

Really great cards

CinnamonSally said...

Gorgeous cards as always Barb!!

Audja said...

Your creation of alcohol ink and the new balloon die is great! Can’t wait to give it a try…

Donna Phelan said...

Each card is a work of art....your colors are beyond beautiful! Gorgeous!

jeannieob said...

Love the balloon with the alcohol inks! gotta try that. great cards.

LBudke said...

Stunning. I particularly favor the alcohol inky card. Thanks for giving us ideas to create!

NPurdum56 said...

What pretty cards! And, yes, I need that stamp set!

Mirella said...

These are super fun, Barb, thanks for sharing all the inspiration!

Patty said...

Wow, wow, wow!! I kept scrolling down your blog page taking in one beautiful card after another! Such talent!! Thank you for all the great ideas and inspiration!

Lauryne Cunningham said...

Wow! Gorgeous cards! I love how you colored the shamrocks with the Zigs!

Maria said...

Beautiful cards!💚💚💚

Laurie said...

Thanks for the inspiration! I have some new alcohol inks coming so I will try them with these products!

Pat J said...

Beautiful cards! The well wishes stamp and die set seems so appropriate for these times. Thanks for sharing your talent!

Sandy Baggarly said...

Love all your cards! The use of the alcohol inks was awesome.

Becky Moore said...

I can't believe how gorgeous these cards are! Thank you so much for sharing your talent and creativity.

Kristen Snoozy said...

Your use of the alcohol inks is so beautiful, can't wait to get my hands on that balloon stencil

Carol Wortman said...

The inks are spectacular!!!!! I have not yet started to try the swirling yummy inks yet, these are gorgeous.... note to self snow cap fixative is a must.!! I do love the balloon cover die a lot!

Lara Read said...

love the alcohol bled balloons

Maureen Reiss said...

Wow!!! Gorgeous cards!!! I love your alcohol inked ones!!

Nandini said...

So beautiful and inspiring! Thanks for sharing!

Ann Apolito said...

Pretty cards, I do love the shamrock!

Ms. Tamp said...

Nice project shares for the sets. I like the Zig coloring share.

Patricia Coleman said...

Beautiful cards! I'm so excited for this release!

Donna Walls said...

Great variety of card designs. TFS!

TracyT said...

love the alcohol inks!

bzyPTmom said...

Thanks for sharing your gorgeous cards--I really love the alcohol ink one, soem of my favorite colors. Thanks for the inspiration.

Jill R said...

Oh my goodness, I'm going to have to get some of those pearl alcohol inks. So gorgeous and I'm sure the pictures don't do it justice.

Cyndi said...

I love your wonderful cards and I love those wonderful sentiments.

Stacy said...

I am LOVING the effect of the zig markers with the embossed shamrock background stamp. Stunning cards :)

Sue D said...

I like your wonderful variety of cards.

Susanbcards said...

Barb, your cards are lovely, the stamp set has so many wonderful sentiments on it. I especially love the stencil wreath, top on my wish list!

Ginger said...

I absolutely love the balloon card using the alcohol inks. So beautiful!

Cat said...

Oh my!love every one of your cards!

Donna Griffin said...

Love all your cards but that clover background with the watercolor treatment just is so beautiful! Thanks for sharing!!

Dawn said...

Love all the cards. Your are very creative and inspirational.

Giselaine said...

Loved all your beautiful creations, Barb.

Shar Zar said...

The partial wreath design is fantastic.