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Saturday, July 23, 2022

SSS Dream Big Release Blog Hop Day 2!

Hi friends!

Welcome to my stop on day 2 of the Simon Says Stamp, Dream Big release blog hop!

If you'd like to start at the beginning of the hop, click here to be take to Simon's blog. If you missed day 1, click here to start that day's hop.

I can't wait to share some inspiration with some of the products from this awesome release, but first I have a free gift offer for you!

FREE GIFT:

As you can see from the banner above, if you shop during the blog hop, you can get Simon's Scripty Big Hugs die for free, with any purchase! Just use the code: BIGHUGS at checkout. This promotion will expire 7/24 at 11:59 pm EDT.

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, July 27th.

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, Dream Big gallery. There is so much inspiration to see! I encourage you to check them out and add your own cards/projects!

MY CARDS:

First up is the beautiful, Alstroemeria die. I love how this die comes with a few extra petals for layering. I did some simple Copic coloring and used an oval die, an embossing folder and a die cut sentiment, all older products from Simon, to complete my card.

Next I have a card I created using the Dimensional Cubes stencil set. This set is fantastic! I mean, the possibilities are endless! Is this cool, or what?!

I must have been into blues and greens when I was creating these cards. Lol! Does that ever happen to you? The Talavera Vine cling stamp is another wonderful product from the release. I white embossed it, then used some Distress Inks for the resist technique. And adding sparkle is always a good idea!

I love to use Simon's very own Matte Gold Cardstock when there's floral embossing involved! So elegant! This Terrace Floral embossing folder is gorgeous, and it comes with a matching die too!

And yes, there's some blue in my next card too. What can I say, it IS my favorite color. This is such a darling stamp set! It's called Born to Sparkle and I know it's gonna sell fast, so go grab it quick if you want it! It's so fun to play with for a slimline scene! And there are so many other images in this set. I only used a few.

Okay, so that's it for me. I hope I've given you a few ideas for using some of the products from this wonderful release! Next up on the hop is the very talented, Jennifer Kotas!

Thank you so much for stopping by!

HOP ORDER:

Simon Says Stamp Blog

Barb Engler You are here

Jennifer Kotas

Tina Smith

Kim Hamilton

NEW RELEASE PRODUCTS:

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Saturday, June 18, 2022

SSS Let's Chill Release Blog Hop Day 2!

Hi everyone!

Welcome to my stop on the Simon Says Stamp, Let's Chill release blog hop! This is day 2 of the hop. If you missed yesterday's hop, click here. If you'd like to start at the beginning of today's hop, click here.

I'm excited to share my cards with you today, showcasing some of the awesome products in this fantastic release! First, I have a free gift offer and a giveaway to share!

FREE GIFT:

As you can see from the banner above, if you shop during the blog hop, you can get a pack of the Doodlebug, Chasing Rainbows Sprinkles, for free, with any purchase! Just use the code: PRISM at checkout. This promotion will expire 6/19 at 11:59 pm EDT.

GIVEAWAY:

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, Let's Chill Gallery. There is so much inspiration to see! I encourage you to check them out and add your own cards/projects!

MY CARDS:

First up is the adorable, Birthday Bears stamp set. I did some Copic coloring and masking to create this cute scene.

Next is this beautiful embossing folder called, Sunflower Field and it comes with a matching die! I embossed it onto a sheet of vellum and adhered that to my pink card base. I cut out three sunflowers from the same pink card stock and added those in a cluster, onto the vellum overlay. The sentiment is also new. It's from the Hello Sunshine Die Set.

For my third card, I used the fun, Beach Party Umbrellas Cling Stamp. I love this stamp! I had so much fun water coloring the images with Zig Markers, for a rainbow effect! I used the Hello Sunshine Die Set again, for the sentiment.

Are you ready for some foiling? I never thought I'd get into foiling but I love it now! It's not only fun, it gives amazing results too! For this card, I used the pretty, Sketched Daisy Bloom Foil Plate and Die set. Why is foiling so difficult to photograph? Wish you could see the beautiful shine!

And last but not least is this fun beach scene! I used two new products for this card - the Let's Get Away stamp set, plus the Surf and Sand Stencil. Anyone wanna come join me here?!

Okay, so that's it for me. I hope I've given you a few ideas for using some of the products from this fabulous release! Next up on the hop is the very talented Heather Hoffman!

Thank you so much for stopping by! Enjoy the rest of the hop!