Simon Says Stamp Make Merry Blog Hop Day 1
Hello hello crafty friends and welcome back to another tutorial. I’m extremely excited to be apart of Day 1 of Simon Says Stamp Blog Hop for their latest release Make Merry. If you are hopping along then I am guessing you are coming from the very talented and amazing Suzy Plantamura. She is sooo amazing isn’t she? Simon Says Stamp is giving away a $25 coupon to every stop on the hop from their blog comment section. They will pick a winner from each blog and post the winner on Simon Says Stamp blog on Wednesday, October 14th, 2020. So make sure you leave a comment below. There’s also a free gift!! Make sure you use the promo code when you check out. It expires 10/11 at 11:59pm EDT…So let’s get started with my first card.
I started my first card with an A2 size card panel using Neenah Solar White 80lb cardstock. I inked up my SSS Old Letter background stamp using SSS Dark Chocolate ink. I used my Misti to make are I got a good enough impression.
When I was done with stamping my panel, I trimmed down my panel, then grabbed my Antique Linen distress ink and applied the ink around the edges. I put that off to the side to start on the other items for my card.
I stamped my SSS Autumn Leaves set on some Neenah cardstock using SSS Clear embossing ink. (make sure you treat your cardstock before you ink it using your anti static tool) After i inked up my leaves, I used SSS White embossing powder and heat set it.
I used my distress inks Crackling Campfire, Mustard Seed, Spiced Marmalade and applied it on my embossed leaves. When I was done blending, I used the coordinating die to cut the leaves out. (using my die cutting machine)
I used my distress inks Crackling Campfire, Mustard Seed, Spiced Marmalade and applied it on my embossed leaves. When I was done blending, I used the coordinating die to cut the leaves out. (using my die cutting machine)
I got some SSS Schoolhouse Red cardstock (my favorite) and used it to cut out the SSS Vibes die. I did this approx 4 times and I glued them for dimension.
I used SSS Dark Chocolate cardstock and used it as a card base. I adhered my panel to some fun foam and attached it to my card base. I arranged my leaves and sentiments and glued it using GinaK connect glue. I finished off my card with some SSS Stay Gold embellishments. And that’s what I did for card #1
Card #2 I started by cutting out some SSS Lipstick Red (my fav color cardstock) using SSS Nested Slimline Rectangle frames.
I treated my slimline panel with my anti static tool because I’ll be embossing my panel. I inked up my SSS Slimline Scene Builder stamp set with some clear embossing ink. Once I stamped my trees, I used some gold embossing powder and heat set it. I also inked up the “Merry” image from SSS Holiday Sparkle Greetings, stamped it on my panel, used some gold embossing powder and heat set it .Then I inked up the snow stamp (that’s in the same stamp set) and used some white embossing powder and heat set it.
I got a piece of Neenah 80lb cardstock and applied my embossing ink all over the paper. I added some gold embossing powder and heat set it. (I did this 3 times total to get a smooth result) I used SSS Slimline Christmas die and cut it out with the gold embossed cardstock. Then I cut out the shadow in vellum. Adhered it under my “Merry” sentiment. I attached my panel using the same color Cardstock for the card base. I finished off my card with some white embellishment gems.
That’s it! 2 fun and simple cards using products from Simon’s newest release Make Merry. I’ve listed all of the brand new items in the release below for your convenience. There’s no extra charge for you to use the links below. Thank you for stopping by. Be sure you come back tomorrow (8/8) for even more inspiration from some talented designers. Theres a list below on who is next on the hop…..have fun and good luck!
Blog Hop Order:
Simon Says Stamp Blog
Jennifer McGuire
Nina-Marie Trapani
Caly Person
Nichol Spohr
Amy Rysavy
Lisa Addesa
Heather Ruwe
Suzy Plantamura
Barb Engler
Cheiron Brandon
Lea Lawson
I LOVE that FALL VIBES card! What cool leaves and background!
Love your Autumn cards!! Great bold colors and fall feeling vibes!!
The coloring on your fall leaves is wonderful. And that Christmas card – WOWZER – it’s is gorgeous.
Love the fall colors. The slimline card is awesome.
Love your inspiration! I definitely have. The fall vibes and your slimline Christmas is simple yet very professional looking and lovely.
I really like the gold embossing paired with red on your Christmas card!
Love your read card! It’s nice to see the proportions of these dies and stamps!
These cards are gorgeous! Love the script background on the fall card.
gorgeous cards, really love the autumnal one, so pretty!
Love the Fall colors on the first one and the slimline shape on the festive Christmas card.
i can almost hear those beautiful leaves crackling…..and that background is perfect! So warm and wonderful. The Christmas card is simply elegant and timeless. You knocked it out of the park. Thanks.
Wow!!! Amazing cards!! Your Christmas card is Stunning!!!
These are so pretty! Thank you for sharing!
The background for the leaves is just wonderful. I love fall, so this card is amazing to me.
Your large ‘Christmas’ word card is absolutely fun!
Absolutely beautiful cards. The fall colours – they get me every time. I just love that colour palette.
I love the look of that first card and hope to recreate it soon!
You are golden 😉
Thank you for sharing your ideas
Really pretty card. You are so talented
Your cards are beautiful! I especially love the red Merry Christmas one!
I love the slim line Christmas card. It really stands outs and the red is my favorite color.
Oh wow! Beautiful cards! Especially the slimline Christmas card!
I just think your card is so fall with all the beautiful colors and it looks like I can make it too! Love it
I like the use of the letter background. Great look to the mix.
WOW!! Gorgeous cards!! I think my favorite one has to be the Christmas slimline card..it’s Stunning. Beautifully done!
Have a wonderful day,
Migdalia Rodriguez
Migdalia’s Crafts
love the fall theme
Love the classy red trim line card! Gorgeous!
I fall in love with your cards!!
Both cards are very beautiful and elegant!
Both cards are amazing! Love the autumn leaves and the Christmas slimline is awesome!
Beautiful cards! The autumn one blows me away! Thanks for the inspiration for fall and Christmas cards.
Love the slimline card.
The first card would make
a pretty decoration for a
fall arrangement.
thanks for sharing
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Wonderful Autumn vibes with leaves & coloring. The Christmas shines in a wonderful look.
Melissa
“Sunshine HoneyBee”
Stunning cards! I love Fall colors! Fantastic release!
Very bright & colorful cards. Love your slimline card.
Love the bright colors and designs. Thanks for the inspiration.
These are so pretty!
Both cards are so cool!
Love your cards – you had me with red!
Love your colours, and that red ‘vibes’ delivers the punch. Thank you for rhe inspiration!
Love these cards! Your fall colors are warm and cozy and just beautiful.
Amazing cards! Love the layers of the Autumn vibes card, and colors are so warm! I can feel that fire burning.
Your Xmas card is very eye-catching. Gold and red is a classic combination.
Lovely cards! I love a texty BG of any sort so love the Fall card.
I really like the Merry Christmas card – red and gold are just stunning! Your fall card is also very, very pretty!
Gorgeous cards!! Your color palettes and card designs are so creatively inspiring!!
Beautiful cards. I love those autumn leaves.
Love the fall colors and your Christmas slimline is absolutely stunning!
I’m feeling the fall vibes but I also totally love the Christmas slimline card. Awesome job!
Gorgeous cards! Love the pretty fall leaves with the script background… the Christmas card is so elegant and clean looking! Thanks for the inspiration! Be safe and God bless!