Hi friends!
Welcome to my stop on the Simon Says Stamp Smitten and Sweetheart releases blog hop! If you'd like to start at the beginning of the hop, head over to Simon's blog here.
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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 Smitten gallery and the new Sweetheart 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 have a bunch of cards to share from both releases, so I'll try not to write too much about them so you can breeze through. First up are my cards from the newest, Sweetheart release.
For this card, I used two new products - the Gentle Blooms die set and the Ornate Borders and Frames stamp set. I added a bit of shading with Copic markers to match the ink I used to stamp the frames.
Up next is this card where I used the same, Gentle Blooms die set, along with the Tessellating Snowflakes embossing folder.
This next card uses the Regal Hearts cling stamp. I white embossed it, then did the resist technique with some Distress Inks. I then cut it out in a heart shape and adhered it to an embossed panel.
I love these Friendship Leafy Cluster products! There is a stamp set, a matching die set AND a matching stencil set! I did not have the dies, so I just used the stamps and stencils for this card. It's soft and pretty, it's quick and simple, and it's perfect to send to a friend!
Okay, now for the cards I created from the Smitten release. Just a few more to share. Here is another fun stencil set called, Hearts in a Heart. Just choose a few, pretty colors and bam - another easy, quick card for a friend!
For this next one, I used an older heart stencil and added some leaves using the Grand Corner Leaves die set. I cut some leaves from vellum and for the others, cut from cardstock, I added shading using very light colors of Copic markers.
Here's one of my faves. If you know me at all, you know I'm the happiest when I'm coloring floral stamps. This is a cling stamp called Flower Burst. I white embossed it and colored the flowers with Copics. Swoon!
I shared these last two on my Instagram feed when the Smitten collection was released last month, so you may have seen them already but I wanted to share them here as well.
A tag created with Simon's gorgeous, Be Mine Glitter Cardstock and a cool, little, foil plate called, Heart Medallion.
My last card (I have a feeling you're all thinking, "thank goodness it's the last one!") was created using the adorable Kissing Booth stamp set. So cute!
If you're still here, thank you for hanging in there with me! I know that was a lot but I like to share as many examples as I can to give you an idea of what you can do with some of the products from these fantastic releases! I hope I've done that for you today.
Thank you for stopping by! I'm the last stop on the hop today but don't forget day 2 is tomorrow, starting at Simon's blog, so be sure to hop along again for lots more amazing inspiration!
Have a great day!
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85 comments:
OMgoodness! So many beautiful creations, what an array! Each one so unique and creative. Loving all of the colors too! Well done! So wonderful!
Beautiful cards.
So many awesome cards!! Never too many! The first one is just stunning and just love the Golden Girls card- thank u for being a friend! What an amazing job you did👏👏👏👏
You are very busy! What a wonderful collection of cards. Thank you for sharing.
Hi, Barb - As usual, you have spoiled us beyond belief! I like them all but I LOVE the "thank you for being a friend" card - Gorgeous!
Lori S in PA
What a beautiful collection of cards! Thanks for the inspiration!
Super beautiful! I love the first card ALOT ALOT ALOT!
So many wonderful projects. 💖
I love all your cards!!!! So Beautiful!!! Thank you for the inspiration.
Beautiful cards! You have really been a busy bee! You have show cased all of the products wonderfully! Thank you for sharing!
You made so many beautiful cards. I'm amazed at your imagination in using these products in different ways. I appreciate you taking this huge amount of time to share these beauties with us!
These are lovely cards! I think my favorites are the I adore you heart and the Kissing booth.
Love all your cards. All so pretty and colorful!
Such variety...I love each and every one. The color schemes are so sweet, the designs. I love the dies that you shaded...it's all wonderful.
Wow! All of your cards are beautiful!
Always inspiring to stop by your blog, Barb! Love your choice of colors! I'm always drawn to leaves, so those are my favorite cards! But, you're making me think about the beautiful new frames, too!
What a beautiful selection of cards. Each one was so lovely and you really showed the beauty and versatility of this new collection!
These cards are gorgeous! I love your color selections. You're inspiring me to go buy some new ink colors.
Barb, you have been very busy, my friend! These are all fabulous and wonderful and I love them!!
Wow! So many beautiful designs! I love them all!
The Gentle Blooms is just too lovely! My sister has dementia and she was an avid gardener. I love sending cards with flowers and am surprised when she can name the blooms. It brings a smile to her face and also to my heart. It is hard to know she is fading away from us. TFS these beautiful cards.
Love all your cards! The leafy cluster is so pretty - my favorite colors!
love your cards - they are so inspirational with their colors and design layouts
Barb, I love that you always make more than one card and deliver so much inspiration for these Blog Hops! You are so talented and it's so nice that you share with us in these hops. Great job!!!
Very beautiful cards!
wow you were busy making beautiful cards!!!
All your cards are beautiful. You have a wonderful creative talent. 😊 Thank you
Great ideas! Such inspiration!
OHhhhhhhhhhhh! Stunning, just stunning!
GORGEOUS cards! I LOVE the flower and heart stenciling!
Wow so much inspiration from all your cards. I love the stamp of leaves and flower cards. Clean and elegant
I think my favorite is the first card with the layers effect, as I love the stamped frame. Thanks for inspiring!
Such beautiful inspiration! Thank you!
Fabulous projects! I love the purple tag.
Beautiful cards! Thank you.
Wow! All of these cards are so beautiful! Love this release!
Beautiful creations!!! Appreciate the soothing color combos and design layouts. Thank you!!!
Wow! You made some great cards, beautiful cards. You are very creative and you are an inspiration.
So many beautiful designs!!
WOW! These are all incredible!
Wow!!! So many gorgeous cards! I especially love the floral cards! Such beautiful colors, too!
Barb, your cards with the Gentle Bloom set are so lovely! and your coloring is always amazing! Thanks so much for blogging about the Simon Brand Galleries! I had no idea and it will be a wonderful place to check out for more inspiration! Stay warm!
Oh Wow!! You've been a very busy lady! They are all fantastic! My two favorites are your first framed card...so pretty & delicate looking! The second is your XOXO card! Such soft beautiful colors together!
So many sensational and beautiful cards! I especially like the floral cards. Fabulous!
Love the colors you chose. A+++
Holy Cow, Barb!!! Your creations are absolutely amazing. I tried to decide which design was my favorite, but found it impossible to have only 1 favorite!?!? Fabulous cards and colors. ❤
WOW!
You have been busy in your craft room!
Thanks for creating so many wonderful cards to showcase this new release.
Very pretty cards.
Wow! Sooo many beautiful and creative cards. Wonderful makes! ❤️
I love how create and diverse the cards are. Great release products!
Wow! What a beautiful and varied collection of designs! Gorgeous.
Beautiful cards! Love the creative designs and colors.
Wow! So glad I don't have to choose a favorite because I love what you created on each of your cards. So many beautiful images, so many beautiful cards. Thanks for sharing your talent.
Marisela Delgado said: What beautiful cards. Beautiful colors, too. mariandmonsterd@yahoo.com
Wonderful variety of creations with bright colors & hearts.
Melissa
"SunshineHoneyBee"
Wow - thank you for all of the beautiful samples!
Oh wow! You have alot of amazing talent! Yor cards are so gorgeous! So fun! I follow you as I get so inspired by you... Happy New year 2024
these are so elegant and classy - love all the cards!
Awesome designs! Love all of your pretty creations! The kissing booth is really fun!
Gorgeous collection you have created. Love them all, but my favourite is the one using the Grand Corner leaves set. This card is so unique. Love it. Thanks for all the inspiration.
Beautiful Cards!
Lovely cards! Thanks for the inspiration!
Awesome projects. Thanks for using some of the projects the other designers didn't use. It was a nice variety of inspiration.
Your work is beautiful! Purple is my color so of course you had me at the beginning!
Wow! all those cards! All that inspiration. Beautiful
Amazing so many cards-and so many ways to use these new products! From elegant to fun and colorful, they are all wonderful! Hats off to you and all the makes!
Wow! Such beautiful cards. Love your colors, so so pretty.
Wow!!! Really Amazing cards!!!! I love the first one, soooo elegant!!!!
So many pretty cards Barb!! I just got the kissing booth set.
beautiful
What an impressive variety of beautiful cards.
Beautiful designs. Nice layers and textures.
I love the leaves stamp die and stencil set. I also love the flowers. Great ideas Thanks
Wow! Your cards are amazing. Love the snowflake background. Thanks for all the inspiration.
You definitely can't pick a favorite because they are all incredible!!!
Your cards and tag are so pretty!
Wow! So many pretty cards. The Gentle Blooms and Friendship Leaf Cluster cards are my favorites.
Such great cards, hard to choose a favorite one!
Oh my gosh, so many designs. How do you come up with all that. They are beautiful.
Wow, you have been so busy! That is an impressive number of projects! Love your tag and all those beautiful cards!!
The cards are so beautiful and elegant ! Love them all. And would love the product too. 😄
Thanks for sharing all these lovely projects showcasing the releases.
Barb, you have been quite busy creating lots of beauty! All your cards are so pretty!!!
The cards with the Gentle Bloom are just lovely! My favorites.....Thanks for sharing!
Such lovely cards!
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