Monday, December 31, 2018

Simon Says: Party Time!


Hi all! I am a week late posting on the Simon Says Stamp Monday Challenge but thats OK, this theme still has another week to run so I thought I would jump in today with a reminder for you all to not forget to join in! ;-)

Happy New Year!! 
It's 

PARTY TIME!! 

Think of this as a virtual party, put on your glad rags and pour yourself a glass of something yummy while you craft! This theme is wide open to your interpretation and we can't wait to see what you create!
The lovely folks over at Simon Says Stamp are generously giving away a FABULOUS $50 voucher to shop at the  Simon Says Stamp Store! All you have to do is take out your crafty supplies, make something following this week’s prompt, and add a link in the Inlinkz at the bottom of this post! You can join 5 times so you could have 5 chances to win! How AWESOME is that!! All winners are chosen randomly, so everyone has an equal chance to win! Woo Hoo!! Good Luck to everyone! The Design Team is looking forward to seeing your creative makes and will pop around to visit you ASAP!
This is Ann's last week with us in the Designer Spotlight and we would like to say a huge thank you for your fabulous creations over the past few weeks! It really has been such a pleasure to have you along with us and we would like to wish you a Happy New Year! :-)

For todays card I used a gorgeous new 'Diecember Release' Shimmer Burst Background Die, I think it looks like a firework so thats the direction I went for this Happy New Year card! ;-) 


I blended some Spiced Marmalade Distress Oxide Ink over some Watercolor Paper and then spritzed with water and splattered with Black Marble amd White Linen Inks. When it was dry I die cut the design and popped some acetate onto the reverse side and made the shaker.

I added some washi tape and used a 'Celebrate' from a Simon's Exclusive Words On A Line Die Set  which was also in the Diecember Release.


and I finished the inside by using the die to create a stencil


and a special card deserves a special envelope so I made one of those too ;-)


for the stamp and 'hugs encloused' I used a Sizzix Postage Stamp and Die Set 



Thanks for looking! 

So now it's YOUR turn to PARTAYY!!!

Do you use Instagram ?  If so please add  #sssmchallenge so we can see your entries there too





You have until Monday 8am Ohio time. 1pm UK time, 2 pm CET to join in

Challenges:
Always Fun   Something New .  Products + New Year
As You Like It .  Anything Goes 
Moving Along With The Times . Anything But A Card (envelope)
Inspire Create .  Party 



Tim Holtz Distress Oxide Ink Pads
Tim Holtz Distress Oxide Ink Pads
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Ranger Heat It Craft Tool
Ranger Heat It Craft Tool
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Ranger Watercolor Paper
Ranger Watercolor Paper
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Simon's Exclusive White Card Stock
Simon's Exclusive White Card Stock
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Simon's Exclusive Soft Navy Card Stock
Simon's Exclusive Soft Navy Card Stock
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WeRMemory Keepers Envelope Punch Board
WeRMemory Keepers Envelope Punch Board
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Simon's Exclusive Crystal Reflections Sequin Mix
Simon's Exclusive Crystal Reflections Sequin Mix
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Little Things From Lucy's Ice Crystal Sequin Mix
Little Things From Lucy's Ice Crystal Sequin Mix
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Big Shot Plus Die Cutting Machine
Big Shot Plus Die Cutting Machine
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Dyan Reaveley Black Marble Ink Spray
Dyan Reaveley Black Marble Ink Spray
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Simon's Exclusive Shimmer Burst Background Die
Simon's Exclusive Shimmer Burst Background Die
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Fiskars Spring Assisted Scissors
Fiskars Spring Assisted Scissors
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Dylusions White Linen Ink Spray
Dylusions White Linen Ink Spray
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Simon's Exclusive Everyday Words On A Line Die Set
Simon's Exclusive Everyday Words On A Line Die Set
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Sizzix Postage Stamp and Die Set
Sizzix Postage Stamp and Die Set
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Hope you all have a great week :-)
Happy Crafting
Luv Lols x x x

Saturday, December 29, 2018

Simon Says Stamp You Are Loved Release

Hi all :-) I hope you're all having a fabulous last weekend of the year! Mine has been GREAT but more about that further down this post ;-)

Simon Says Stamp have recently released a fabulous new 'You Are Loved' set of crafty products, just in time for all things romantic and Valentines ;-) My parcel arrived today so I had to just open it up and get stuck in ;-)

I made a Valentines card using a Damask Background Cling Stamp, a For You Die, a Reverse Hearts Stencil and an Always and Forever Stamp Set.


I inked up the Damask Stamp with Worn Lipstick for the background and then used the Hearts Stencil along with some White Embossing Paste and Prisma Glitter to add texture and sparkle. I thought that there was something missing and felt that the hearts needed to be more prominent so I used a Copic Multiliner and doodles some stitches around them 


and I finished the inside 


and I made a matching envelope. 


Thanks for looking! I hoep you all had a wonderful Christmas and I wish you the very best of luck for 2019! :-)

I had some fabulous news this morning! I am the lucky winner of a prize over on the Kit and Clowder Advent Calendar Event!! CLICK HERE for more details!! Thanks Alyce!! :-D 

Challenges:
My Time To Craft .   Something New (products)


I use affiliate links and receive a small comison on sales via my blog at no extra cost to you. All proceeds are donated to charity. Anything that I receive in the coming months will be donated to the children of Syria and Yemen. Thank You XX 


Simon's Exclusive Always and Forever Stamp Set
Simon's Exclusive Always and Forever Stamp Set
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Simon's Exclusive Damask Background Cling Stamp
Simon's Exclusive Damask Background Cling Stamp
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Simon's Exclusive Big For You Die Set
Simon's Exclusive Big For You Die Set
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Simon's Exclusive Reverse Hearts Stencil
Simon's Exclusive Reverse Hearts Stencil
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Dreamweaver White Embossing Paste
Dreamweaver White Embossing Paste
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Lawn Fawn Prisma Glitter
Lawn Fawn Prisma Glitter
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Tim Holtz Distress Oxide Ink Pads
Tim Holtz Distress Oxide Ink Pads
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Ranger Heat It Craft Tool
Ranger Heat It Craft Tool
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Ranger Watercolor Paper
Ranger Watercolor Paper
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Simon's Exclusive White Card Stock
Simon's Exclusive White Card Stock
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WeRMemory Keepers Envelope Punch Board
WeRMemory Keepers Envelope Punch Board
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Simon's Exclusive White Embossing Powder
Simon's Exclusive White Embossing Powder
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Little Things From Lucy's Ice Crystal Sequin Mix
Little Things From Lucy's Ice Crystal Sequin Mix
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Big Shot Plus Die Cutting Machine
Big Shot Plus Die Cutting Machine
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Simon's Exclusive White Pigment Ink Pad
Simon's Exclusive White Pigment Ink Pad
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Tsukineko Gold Sheer Shimmer Spray
Tsukineko Gold Sheer Shimmer Spray
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Simon's Exclusive Black Card Stock
Simon's Exclusive Black Card Stock
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EK Success Powder Tool
EK Success Powder Tool
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Tim Holtz Paper Distresser
Tim Holtz Paper Distresser
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Copic Multiliner 0.3
Copic Multiliner 0.3
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Hope you all have a great week :-)
Happy Crafting
Luv Lols x x x

Wednesday, December 26, 2018

Simon Says: Anything Goes!




Hi all and welcome to another week on the Simon Says Stamp Wednesday Challenge

I hope you all had a fabulous Christmas and I hope Santa left a little crafty something under the tree for you ;-)

This week the last challenge of 2018! This year has flown by and we would like to thank you all so much for joining in with the challenges throughout the year, we wouldn't be here without YOU so big thanks to each and every one of you!

Anything Goes! 

We are showcasing Stampendous Products this week. You don't have to use them to join in but if you have some we would love to see them used

The lovely folks over at Simon Says Stamp are generously giving away a FABULOUS $50 voucher to shop at the  Simon Says Stamp Store! All you have to do is take out your crafty supplies, make something following this week’s prompt, and add a link in the Inlinkz at the bottom of this post! You can join 5 times so you could have 5 chances to win! How AWESOME is that!! All winners are chosen randomly, so everyone has an equal chance to win! Woo Hoo!! Good Luck to everyone! The Design Team is looking forward to seeing your creative makes and will pop around to visit you ASAP!
It is Maaike's last week with us in the Designer Spotlight and we would like to say a huge thank you for all of your creations over the past month. It has been a real pleasure to have you along with us! Wishing you all the best for a Happy and Prosperous 2019!

Please pop by the challenge blog to see what our lovely guest, and the DT have made :-)

I love making little gifts to give to family and friends and these little Post-It Note holders are always popular and handy to have around ;-) 

For this first one I used a super cute House Mouse 'Gifts To Tie' Cling Stamp 



This first one is for my Sister In-Law who is hosting the family gathering dinner this year. I coloured with Copic Markers and added a little shading with Prismacolor Pencils. To bind the little booklet I used a Bind It All tool but the We R Memory Keepers Cinch Tool is very similar and is way at the top of my wish list ;-) 

I scrribbled the ground using an embossing pen and then embossed with Stampendous Shabby White Enamel, I love the gold shimmer in this, so pretty :-)  


inside 


and for this 2nd one I used a now discontinued 'oldie but goodie' 'Amanda Writes' stamp which I hope will be re-released. It's perfect for adding any occasion text! 

I added a few ink drips by masking and inking areas of a Kaisercraft Speckles Mini Stencil




So now it's YOUR turn to take out whatever you like and create whatever takes YOUR fancy! :-)

Do you use Instagram ?  If so please add  #ssswchallenge to your challenge entry uploads so we can see them on there too.





You have until next Wednesday 8am EST to join in! :-)




Stampendous House Mouse Gifts To Tie Cling Stamp
Stampendous House Mouse Gifts To Tie Cling Stamp
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Ranger Heat It Craft Tool
Ranger Heat It Craft Tool
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Ranger Watercolor Paper
Ranger Watercolor Paper
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Copic Markers
Copic Markers
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Memento Tuxedo Ink Pad
Memento Tuxedo Ink Pad
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Neenah Solar White 80lb Card Stock
Neenah Solar White 80lb Card Stock
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Star Dust Stickles
Star Dust Stickles
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Polychromo Pencil Set
Polychromo Pencil Set
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Simon's Exclusive Schoolhouse Red Card Stock
Simon's Exclusive Schoolhouse Red Card Stock
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Big Shot Plus Die Cutting Machine
Big Shot Plus Die Cutting Machine
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Ranger Embossing Pen
Ranger Embossing Pen
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Lawn Fawn Really Rainbow Christmas 6x6  Paper Pack
Lawn Fawn Really Rainbow Christmas 6x6 Paper Pack
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Avery Elle Wonky Stitches Die Set
Avery Elle Wonky Stitches Die Set
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Fiskars Spring Assisted Scissors
Fiskars Spring Assisted Scissors
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Stampendous Shabby Enamel Embossing Powder
Stampendous Shabby Enamel Embossing Powder
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Happy Holidays!
Luv Lols x x x