SSS Always There Release Blog Hop Day 1!

 Hi friends!

Welcome to my stop on the Simon Says Stamp, Always There release blog hop!

This is day one of a two-day hop, so be sure to stop by Simon's blog tomorrow for day two. If you'd like to start at the beginning of today's hop, click here.

FREE GIFT:

As you can see from the banner above, Simon is giving away the not yet released, 3x4 Hot Mess stamp set. This cute set will be automatically added to your cart with any purchase from their exclusive "Always There" collection! This gift with purchase expires 5/31 at 11:59 pm EDT or while supplies last.

Simon Galleries:

Do 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, Always There 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 really enjoyed playing with some of the products from this fun release! My first card showcases the Petite Petal Background stamp. I just did some simple ink blending and added a bit of twine with a sentiment from the Keep Palm stamp set.

Next up is a totally fun die set called Fiesta Circles. I used some bright ink colors before die cutting the panel. I then die cut another card panel in white and yes, I actually took the time to inlay every single one of the little teardrop shapes and dots. I love how it turned out!

For my third card, I used the Sunblush Flowers die set. A clean and simple card with added splatter and another sentiment from the Keep Palm stamp set.

Here's a card using the Crystal Stars embossing folder and a sentiment from the beautiful stamp set called Blessed. I embossed it on dark gray cardstock and used Simon's white pigment ink to highlight some of the stars. It's difficult to tell from the photo but I added some sparkle to those stars too.

Okay, last one. I did some water coloring with Zig markers on this beautiful image from the Keep Palm stamp set. 

That's it from me. I hope I've given you a bit of inspiration for using a few of the products from this fabulous release. Enjoy the rest of the hop and don't forget to stop by Simon's blog tomorrow for day two and a ton more inspiration!

Thank you for stopping by! It is so appreciated! 

Barb

HOP ORDER:

• Simon Says Stamp Blog 
• Nina-Marie Trapani
• Heather Hoffman
• Cathy Zielske
• Laura Bassen
• Suzy Plantamura
• Amy Rysavy
• Mindy Eggen
• Cheiron Brandon
• Lea Lawson
• Barb Engler You are here
• Yana Smakula
• Heejung Hunsberger
• Kristin Sluhan
• Susan Valle

ALWAYS THERE 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.