Categories: Simon Says Stamp

Stamptember release card 1 – SSS

Hooray! It’s the most wonderful time of a crafters year! Simon says stamp has done it again with a beautiful STAMPTEMBER release for this month. But just wait! Collaboration sets will be released as we move into the month.

I loved playing with the new Damask background stamp! My first card is a lovely distress oxide ink blend that was inspired by the combo used by Jessica Frost-Ballas (card inspiration here). It was so beautiful I needed to try it myself!

I added a black die cut border and daisy die cut from Simon says stamp as well. I love the way the black card stock stands out on this blend.

Be sure to check the release out and stock up before the out of stock appears and you have to wait for it to come back. And need inspiration? Check the gallery out!

Categories: Simon Says Stamp

Send Happiness Release Card 2 – SSS

I was able to make two cards for the recent Simon Says Stamp release – Send Happiness! This card I focused on the beautiful crocus stamp in the Thoughtful Flower set. I started by using Tim Holtz Distress Inks in colors Shaded Lilac and Twisted Citron by laying a light layer down on the flower to create a base to build on. Next, I used my Caran d’Ache pencils to color the crocus, added it to a Mama Elephant Scales background Die for a little interest.

Finished the card off with a Good Thoughts sentiment and some white pearls. Love how much the scaled background brings to this card with such a simple act of die cutting.

Be sure to check out the release by clicking here!

Categories: Simon Says Stamp

Send Happiness Release – SSS

I had the great pleasure of being apart of Simon Says Stamp‘s new release Send Happiness and oh boy, its a good one! I received the Thoughtful Flowers to play with. I’m sharing the first one below! To see the whole release, click here.

The florals in the set are gorgeous! So I wanted to highlight them, by doing a simple spotlight back ground with Distress Inks (In Squeezed Lemonade and Peacock Feathers) over a stencil that I rotated slightly between colors. After stamping the florals in SSS Intense Black Ink, I carefully cut them out, leaving a slight white border. I glued them flat to the card and added some Tonic crystal drops in Seashell. I included a sentiment from the set and all done! Loved how simple this card was and so easy to mass produce.

Be sure to check out the release and the beautiful cards made on Instagram by searching the hashtag #SSSSendhappiness!

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