Saturday, December 2, 2023

Simon Says Stamp DieCember Blog Hop Day 1!

Hi Friends!



Welcome to my stop on day 1 of the Simon Says Stamp, DieCember blog hop! I'm so glad you're here! Simon kicked off DieCember with a fantastic release and I'm excited to share some cards with you! If you'd like to start at the beginning of today's hop, head over to Simon's blog here.

FREE GIFT:

As you can see from the banner above, Simon is giving away their Aidan Snowflake die! Just follow the steps shown in the graphic to receive it free with any purchase! This offer is good until Friday 12/8 at 11:59pm ET.

GIVEAWAY:

Simon is 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, December 13th.

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 DieCember release 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 received some products from the DieCember release and had so much fun playing with them! First up is this snowy card, using the Fretwork Snowflake die. I cut it several times from a sheet of Simon's Color Blend Card Stock and adhered them to an embossed, ink blended background. So fun!




Next up is the new, Celebrate Foil Plate. I did not have the matching die, so I just fussy cut around the sentiment and adhered it to a rose gold, embossed panel. Perfect for a New Year's card or wedding card. The older, snowy embossing folder I used for the background looks like champagne bubbles, doesn't it? 



For my next card, I used the Joyful Greetings stamp set. I paired it with some older products to create a fun, holiday shaker card.




Here is a sweet, little tag created using the adorable, Festive Candy Cane stencil set. 




This next die is so cool, with endless possibilities. It's the Boho Chain die. I kept my card very simple using a fave color combo.



My last card uses another really cool product. It's an embossing folder called Rhythmic Waves and the results look so unique! I embossed it on vellum and adhered it to an ink blended background, then added a die cut sentiment in opposite colors. Hope that makes sense.



That's it for me. I hope I've given you some ideas for using some of the products from this fabulous release

Day 2 of the hop will be next Friday, December 8th. Be sure to stop by Simon's blog for a ton more inspiration!

Thanks so much for stopping by!





HOP ORDER:

Simon Says Stamp Blog 

Laura Bassen

Nichol Spohr

Cathy Zielske

Barbara Tarayao

Emily Midgett

Keisha Charles

Mindy Eggen

Miriam Prantner

Cheiron Brandon

Heather Ruwe

Bobbi Lemanski

Barb Engler

Jean Doeringsfeld


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.

102 comments:

Debra Keane said...

Love your shading!

cdoggett01@yahoo.com said...

WOW, you made so many wonderful examples! Hard to pick a favorite but I do think I *need the Fretwork snowflake now!!

sandie said...

You have been busy. Love the Boho chain die possibilities

Cyndi said...

Wonderful projects. I especially love the first one -- your ink blended background is gorgeous!

Brenda in IN said...

A great release with something for everyone. I love all your cards but my favorites are the two All the Joy cards. So festive and I love the shine.

Michelle said...

Great cards!

Amy M said...

Beautiful cards...love the foiled celebrate sentiment.

Lila W said...

Cute cards.

Deb S said...

such cute ideas thanks for sharing

Lynn Chan HJC said...

Lovely! :)

Karen S said...

Beautiful cards! I love the pink with teal (tidepool/bubblegum together)

sentsue said...

Nice work but that little candy cane tag got me!

Angy said...

So much beautiful inspiration- thanks for sharing so many wonderful projects ❤️

Gayle I. said...

Very lovely creations!

Greta said...

Creative, beautiful cards, Barb! Especially love the first card, shaker & last card!

ionabunny said...

Gorgeous cards. Love the embossing and that fretwork snowflake is lovely. HUgz

Lorie said...

Beautiful and elegant!

Tijana Z said...

Great cards, love them all!

Andre M. said...

Wonderful range of cards to showcasing this fab die release! Thank you for sharing such lovely inspiration.

Karen said...

Lovely use of the new DieCember release products!

Denise Bryant said...

Beautiful cards and tag! Loving the gorgeous snowflake designs, and the stenciled candy cane too! Lots on my wish list with this release!

Mrsh1212 said...

Your cards and tags are wonderfully unique. Just gorgeous.

Pauline said...

Wonderful assortment of cards, you certainly have been busy. Thanks for all the inspiration!

MadeByMeghanK said...

These are all sooooo gorgeous! I LOVE the embossing folder one!

Kathy Dumpert said...

Thank you for all the inspiration!

corky.kay@verizon.net said...

Great cards, Barb! I wasn't too sure I liked that Rhythmic Waves embossing folder but after seeing your last card, I'm really liking it now!

CatherineD said...

Beautiful cards, I really love the snowflake card. So pretty!

Sharon said...

You really showcased a great variety of projects, the perfect inspiration! I love so much from this release! Thanks for sharing!

Deana Hayes said...

Such lovely cards.

MissyG said...

Love to see all the different ways to use these dies. Thanks for sharing.

Susie Sonnier said...

Great release

Deborah345 said...

I love your snowflake cards. Using a snowflake is usually my go to winter and Christmas cards. Your cards are beautiful

Lorraine Durgee said...

I love these different colors for Xmas — stunning & detailed , thanks ..

Joy Meadows said...

Hi, Barb! You have made such beautiful cards from the new SSS dies. And, I love the tag, too. TFS

Nancy said...

Really like the silver overlay buildings on your shaker!

Fab said...

Love, love your cards. Makes me want to go get crafting.

Linda BL said...

Great cards. Especially like the celebrate card! Love the bubbles.

Ellen C. said...

Thanks for sharing so many great examples from Day one of Diecember! I especially like your champagne congratulations but the fretwork snowy die card is beautiful, too!

Anonymous said...

Lots to admire here. That little candy cane tag is so cute.

Merrill P

Fab said...

I did leave that comment on her blog.

Bast said...

So beautiful. I love your color combos ❤️

Alexandra Y said...

Such lovely cards! I love your creativity!

lkleback said...

Love your choice of colors!

Judy Inukai said...

Great projects. Thanks for all the inspiration.

Angela said...

Your tag and cards are adorable! Thank you for sharing!

Deborah Hellman said...

Beautiful cards ... love the designs and colors.

Jane said...

Thank you for Diecember inspirations !

Anonymous said...

Marisela Delgado said: Beautiful projects! mariandmonsterd@yahoo.com

Geri S said...

Terrific cards and tag! Love all the variety and inspiration you present. Thank you!

Sra. Spitzer said...

Hi, Barb - You never fail to wow me! These are all simply amazing. Thanks for giving me inspiration!!
Lori S in PA

Kim Lundstrom said...

Oh my gosh Barb! You knocked it out of the park!! Every one of your projects turned out beautiful! Hello to Murphy from Muffin Mayhem, Mufassa and Lucy Love Bug!

Tami B. said...

I look forward to your posts on these hops because you always give so many wonderful examples. These are no exception.

Beverly S. said...

Pretty work! Love all the new things in this release! Happy Holidays!

mumster said...

Your cards are lovely , and I love the tag!

L said...

Thanks for sharing so many wonderful cards for this hop!

Stamping911 said...

I love everything!!

Connie Hostak said...

Your cards are just lovely! Thanks for sharing your makes!

Elizabeth said...

Your ink blending is beautiful - thank you for providing inspiration!

Stef Perry said...

So many great cards! Thank you for all the inspiration!

Donna Phelan said...

Beautiful creations! What fun to sit and craft the day away! Love that Tag!

Toni Kwaiser said...

These are just gorgeous!

Sharon Liss said...

I love the Snowflake card and candy cake tags. All of them are adorable though. Happy Holidays.

AuntLee said...

Very nice! I have to laugh, when I see all the supplies listed to make a card!

Debbie said...

Lots of inspiration here. Especially love the snowflake card. Great colour combos.

Kris Pagenkopf said...

These have given me lots of inspiration. Thanks!

Lauryne Cunningham said...

I love all the color combinations on your cards! The embossed rose gold background is stunning!

Rosemary said...

Wonderful set of cards!

Donna T. said...

Gorgeous projects......love your color choices!

sharon g said...

EEK!!! The candy cane tag is too cute! I almost can't stand it....Love the colors, everything

Kreative Krafting and Kardmaking with Erika Clark said...

Every little thing you made was magic!!! Thank you for sharing!!!

Maureen Reiss said...

Really Amazing projects!!! I love the foil you used for the "Celebrate"!!!

Janet D. said...

Great inspiration, not just for the holidays too!

LaChelle U said...

Thank you for all the inspiration. Beautiful cards!

Zlatka said...

Beautiful cards! And the tag is cute!

bzyPTmom said...

Thanks for sharing your bunch of lovely cards--and the cute tag as well! Thanks for the inspiration!

Mirella said...

Beautiful inspiration, Barb, thank you so much for sharing!

Stacey Kowbel said...

Fantastic cards! I really love your shaker card!

Karyn said...

Nice card designs, thanks for sharing

Sandy Anderson said...

Beautiful cards and a tag! love tags! Thank you for sharing.

LBudke said...

Stunning cards! love the pink tag - it's my favorite. Thank you!

DorothyA said...

So many pretty holiday cards! Thanks for all the inspiration.

Terrie D. (StarSpry) said...

Your projects are wonderful! I love the shaker card :)

Karen said...

Great cards; love your use of non-traditional colors!

Cindi G said...

Thanks for so many fun ideas to use these products with! Fun and beautiful!

Mary-Anne V said...

So wonderful to see all the different projects you created for this release.

Kathy J in Ellicott City said...

Wonderful cards!

Laurie2cats said...

Fabulous projects! I love the snowflake card.

Mary R. said...

Rose gold is my favorite and your rose gold panel is lovely. I also like the champagne elements you added. Very pretty cards.

Shar Zar said...

Love all your pretty designs. I like the purple and blue snowflakes the best.

Dee Earnshaw said...

your projects are wonderful =- so many designs and ideas- thanks for sharing

Steffi H. said...

I love your pinkish cards, and the first one of the snowy cards looks really frosty.

Amy Solovay said...

Gorgeous projects! Love them all!!

Ms. Tamp said...

Great design shares. I like the candy cane.

Patty said...

My goodness...you've been busy creating all those wonderful cards. I love all the color combinations you used on them!

NPurdum56 said...

What awesome projects! I love them all! Thanks for sharig!

Shawna said...

i LOVE THE CLEAN AND SIMPLE LOOK OF YOUR CARDS.

Ann H said...

Love all your creations, thanks!

Berina RGA said...

Such beautiful cards! I did not know about the galleries. I will need to check them! Thank you!

Jeanne Rice said...

The candy cane tag is gorgeous!

Nandini said...

Very beautiful and elegant cards! And I love the cute tag.

Candice said...

Pretty cards. Thank you for doing this.

jordanbev5@yahoo.com said...

Such beautiful textures and colors with your snowflake and celebrate cards!! Love all of the bling and foiling especially!!