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You may have arrived from the blog of the most amazing person Jennifer McGuire. If you encounter a broken link or would like to go to the start of the blog hop go to the Simon Says Stamp blog.
 
Hello Friends, Welcome to Simon Says Stamp Spring Release blog hop. I am always excited to be part anything that involves SIMON especially today’s  blog hop featuring all  NEW and EXCLUSIVE Simon Says Stamp BRAND products!  With 14 designers and all of these products I guarantee you will be captivated, maybe enchanted but, definitely inspired. You will also be elegible to win lots of goody bags at each blog in the hop. 

More about the GIVEAWAY …… Leave a comment on this blog post and one lucky winner from my blog will receive a Simon Says Stamp Goody bag. We will randomly draw a winner at 9:00 AM EST on Wednesday, 4/3/13 so be sure to leave your comment by then. (And be sure to comment on each designer’s blog for 14 chances to win!)
I HOPE YOU “BEAR” WITH ME TODAY. I have created a bonus card and three peek-a-boo cards using the the dies from Simon. Honestly, when I first saw the stamps and dies I was just flooded with ideas. (IF only there were more hours in the day) Once we get started I think you will get a good idea why these stamps and dies are so fun, versatile and perfect for so many projects.

PEEK-A-BOO …… CARD NUMBER ONE

I had so much fun playing with this die cut. If you raise parts of the background and or create windows you will always have that element of surprise….peek-a-boo. The Copic colors I used to color the triangles are in my supply list below the card…. so are the pop dots I used for dimension behind the triangle and the die cut. 
If you cut out these adorable creatures it’s faster to blend the markers outside of the image. I colored over the nose and applied a white highlight on the nose with a white gel pen. 
If you are like me and love using Glossy Accents sometimes you might go outside of the lines?? When that happens to me I use a paper piercer to remove the excess. Works like a charm. In the top of the photo you can see where I practiced applying the Enamel Accents before I added them over the eyes. Love the dimension! 

CARD ONE SUPPLIES:


PEEK-A-BOO …… CARD NUMBER TWO

When I came up with the idea for this card I was just so pleased with  myself… lol. I hope you like it too. The possibilites are endless when you have great products to work with. Thank YOU Simon! 
Die cut TWO “backgrounds” then REVERSE ONE OF THEM. 
Place the REVERSED ONE on top and randomly add color with markers inside the circles. 
This is what it looks like when you remove the top. I decided to make the colored circles larger so that when you layer the top (with pop dots) you see more of the color from a side view. Know what I mean?? 
This large banner is my favorite because I rarely make a standard size card. (Lucky Simon has several sizes to suit all of our needs…see the very bottom of the post for all sizes.)  I like to use Copic markers to color the banners and use the scored areas as my darker highlight. 

CARD SUPPLIES FOR CARD NUMBER TWO:


PEEK-A-BOO …… CARD NUMBER THREE:

For this Peek-A-Boo card I combined the NEW envelope die cut and Kelly Purkey’s NEW stamps. (Yes…she is now a part of the Simon family…lucky girl but, well deserved) These stamps are so on trend with what you are seeing in clothes and spring looks. So inspiring! I thought the adorable octopus would be great with a nautical colors. Hero Arts inks were the perfect ink colors for the nautical look. 
The background was stamped and vellum was placed on top for a softer look. 
I die cut the envelope three times just for fun. Take each envelope flap, score & bend it back like you see in the photo. (email me if you have questions) 
(if you are wondering about the price differences of die cuts…. the more metal…the more money. This die will stand the test of time and won’t bend etc. because it’s NOT open…very sturdy) 
Stamp a background. (love how the ancor created a quick and pretty background) Stamp your sentiment and add pop dots to the envelope flaps. I also stamped the stars on the tips of the flaps. 
If you ask me these are the perfect inks…perfect colors. Anyway…. before I stamped the sentiment I marked a tiny “x” to mark the center to stamp the sentiment. When the ink dries erase the pencil. 
 After stamping the adorable octopus I added suction cups to the tentacles with a white gel pen. Enamel Accents were added to the eyes & once they were dry… I used a black sharpie to carefully draw a dot for pupils. HERE is a post explaining different ways to create eyes. 

CARD SUPPLIES FOR CARD NUMBER THREE:


BONUS …… CARD NUMBER FOUR:

 Ahhh I just love these numbers and the possibilities! I think I will be adding another one of these number dies to my list at Simon because I broke my numbers apart. They are so great when attached and so many uses with them as single dies. PERFECT for masculine cards too. Did you notice the sentiment banner…it’s such a cool shape! 

 I separated the numbers so I could die cut this boarder. So happy I did… I love how half of the numbers looks like a boarder punch. (I used some architectural tape to hold the numbers down before die cutting.) 

CARD SUPPLIES FOR CARD NUMBER FOUR:
Thanks for your visit it means so much to me!  The next stop in the Simon Says Stamp Spring 2013 Blog Hop is the amazing Laura Bassen. If you encounter a broken link or would like to go to the start of the blog hop go to the Simon Says Stamp blog. Thanks again for your visit! Below you can view the entire collection . Happy Crafting! Hugs, Kathy


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  2. Maryann says

    WOW so many awesome cards here today Kathy, and all of them are sooo cute and sooo fun as well, and in really awesome colors even. Awesome work hun.
    Have a great Easter now with your family and friends.

  9. email: Steph@SimonSaysStamp.com says

    Wow! So much gorgeousness on one post!! I love all of them OF COURSE! 🙂 The technique you incorporated with the full card bubbles die looks really fun! I will have to try it 🙂

    *mwah*
    Stephanie
    -Simon Says Stamp!

  30. groovyvirgochick says

    So many super cute cards to view. For some reason the circle one reminds me of the game with Mario so I can see doing something like that with Mario or Luigi as the characters because my grandchildren are right into them at the moment.

  45. cm says

    Your creativity is amazing! Stunning cards and the instructions to ‘re-create’ is BONUS! Your showcase of the new products has added another series of items to my ever-expanding SSS wish list; I want the entire collection ALL (lottery win required)!! Thank you for sharing and inspiring!

  51. Heather Sweet says

    I absolutely adore these cards, especially the peek-a-boo ones! I will say the card using the Come Sail Away by Kelly Purkey stamp set is my ABSOLUTE FAVORITE!! I NEED that stamp set!

  58. Lynn says

    I love the peek-a-boo cards . The dots card is my favourite .. Those dies are amazing . Thank you Kathy for the inspiration .

  65. Laura M. says

    WOW! Great cards! Simon Says Stamps sure is coming out with some great exclusive stamps and dies

  66. Jackie says

    Wow, those are wonderful! I love the suction cups on the octopus and the circles are fabulous. The peek a boo cards are just too cute.

  69. Lizzy C says

    WOW, wow, wow!! These cards are AMAZING! What a clever use of the dies, your coloring is amazing, and all the little details on each card are just fab! Wow!

  72. Jana says

    I don’t even know where to start! Holy cow Kathy! You outdid yourself. Love the peekaboos. OK, love all of them! Great job

  73. Wendance Designs says

    What a super way to use the square die cut!!! I never thought of using it ‘on’ a card. I didn’t want to get it as I never make 3×3 cards….now I am re-thinking it!!!

  78. Sandra says

    you know I hate when I go to enter a comment and the person before me used my key word…..well I have to agree with Marlou – AMAZING!
    Sandra ltb

  79. Cheryl says

    Your cards are always so amazing! I love all the different peek-a-boo tricks–especially the one with the 1st and 2nd ones with the triangles and bubbles dies.

  93. DebbieC says

    Wow these are all such cute cards.
    The peek a boo bear caught my attention on the SimonSaysStamp blog. My dies wish list has just grown.

  102. kt says

    love all these cards. How cute is that little octopus?! I also loved how you used that circle die, and layered it.

  103. Rachel K says

    Wow…your cards are amazing! I just love the ideas you came up with for the peek-a-boo cards!! So clever and awesome results! 🙂

  118. Pam W Merwin says

    I love, love,love what you did with the background circle die, Kathy! AND that darling peek a boo card is precious 🙂 Thanks for all the inspiration!

  122. LaurieJ says

    Your peek-a-boo cards are the sweetest – thanks for the BIG smile! And your circle background just blew me away. Very cool!

  134. Barbara says

    Oh my! You’ve given us so many fabulous ideas and techniques in this one blog. I will need to come back later and look at everything more carefully. All the cards are so cute and offer wonderful possiblities for us to use in our creations. thanks!

  143. Larissa Heskett says

    OMG AWESOME!! LOVING all of the FUN New Releases!! THANKS for sharing the CREATIVE Projects and for the chances to win on this AMAZING Blog Hop!! YEAH!! Have a FABULOUS WEEK!! =)

  150. fun stamping says

    OMG – your cards are amazing – so CREATIVE and FUN – love all those new products – especially the way you used them! Thanks for the chance to win!

  152. GJ says

    they’re all gorgeous cards! I especially adore the Thinking of You card with the bubble die and little puppy:)

  157. Buffe F says

    Ok, my head is buzzing with ideas…. how can I do them all? Thank you for all the creative input!

  158. Sue Speck says

    Not usually much of a fan for cute, but your little beary guy peeking out through the triangle really won my heart. Also truly enjoyed the rest of your peekaboo samples. Thanks!

  168. Cat Craig says

    Those peek a boo cards are so fun and fresh, lots of amazing ideas here. Wonderful cards…my poor crafting budget is going to explode.

  171. conil says

    Your innovative mind knocks me out. The peek-a-boos are so adorable…made me smile. Who wouldn’t want the octopus card. Awesome! Then the numbers…such a clever border. All fantastic.

  189. Judi says

    Wow! Fabulous, amazing cards! The peek-a-boos are so cute! Thanks for sharing your wonderful talent, and thanks to SSS and team for the chance to win some of these goodies!

  204. obee says

    Love the peek-a-boo bear card! Such a clever use for the triangles! Thanks for sharing all of your great cards!

  205. Marianne says

    I fell in love with your first 2 cards as soon as I saw the sneak peeks on the SSS blog! They are so cute Kathy!
    Also love the clever way in which you have used those dies in the last 2 cards.

  210. Debra says

    Awesome! Just got my envelope die this week and can’t wait to try your card idea. Thank you for the inspiration.

  222. Janet says

    Fabulous Cards. They all speak to me couldn’t pick a favorite if I tried. Awesome job! THanks so much for the chance to win! ~God bless~

  224. Lin says

    Peekk-a-Boo cards! What a great idea, but then I expect great ideas from you every time I visit! My fave is the first one! Hugs to you, Sista!

  240. Jovi says

    I just loveeeeeeee ur style… I am your newest follower.. Thanks Simon Says that has lead me to you…

    Thanks so much for sharing.

  244. adele holcomb says

    These are wonderful cards, Kathy — each one is so unique! I especially love the numbers one — the white on white, and then the half-cut numbers.

  250. judkajudi says

    I am overwhelmed by the variety of genius cards you have made!! Love that bubble all over die!! Heck, I love everything you’ve done here!! Genius!!!!

  251. Lisa - papergrace says

    Oh my goodness! These are the cutest, most creative cards ever! Love the peek-a-boo element. So clever. And the 4th card is awesome with the white & yellow. Great use of the numbers die! Love them ALL!!

  257. Barb Ghig says

    OMGosh, Kathy…your Peek-s-Boo cards are so adorable! Thank you so much for sharing all of your tips with us, too…and thank you for a chance to win!!!

  263. Efrat says

    Not only all. 4. cards. are. amazing!! Your post and detailed instructions for each step are so great. Thank you!!

  264. SheriE. says

    I love all the peek-a-boo cards. And flipping that circle die is ingenious. The new stamps and dies are amazing. Gotta pin now!

  269. cal8007 says

    Such cute cards!! I love the circles and what you did for the color to peek through and of course the bear peeking through is adorable!! I’m loving that number die set! Fabulous!!

    Carmen L

  273. Hanneke says

    Wow Kathy, you are an amazing crafter! I love the cards you made, the one with the octopus is my favourite because of the shape and colors! I also like the way you used the glossy accents, they really make the images pop! Hugs, Hanneke

  284. Shelley C says

    Loving these new dies and stamps. Thanks for the chance to win. I love the little bears peaking out of the triangles. What fun ideas.

  290. Diana says

    I absolutely love your peek a boo cards, but the one I love the most is
    the bear peeking out of the triangles. That one is just too cute. Thanks for sharing and for the chance to win.

  296. Margaret says

    Wow!Your cards are amazing! I love your peek-a-boo cards. I’m going to have to give them a try. Thanks for the inspiration.

  301. donna mikasa says

    Hey Kath! There you go being a ROCK STAR as always! LOOOVE your cards and your creative mind–the Swiss cheese peek a boo is my fave! Amazing! xx

  310. Barb says

    Kathy! You ROCKED this release! All of your cards are adorable, but that octopus card is calling my name! I love the little octo-arm coming out! BRILLIANT!!

  330. Tricia says

    Kathy, these cards are amazing – I love how you found it hard to stop! So inspiring! I love the circle card best!

  334. Latrice says

    Simply amazing Kathy!!! Honestly these cards are some of the best I’ve ever seen. I love your white accents. I need to take more tips from you. Great work friend.

  342. Stacy B says

    These are such amazing cards. I just love the peek-a-boo style and think the first card is my favorite…but they are all so unique! Thanks for the inspiration.

  348. joy says

    Kathy, you have so many precious ideas in that creative head of yours!! Love the circles colored over the circles!!!!

  353. Carol Perry says

    Kathy, your coloring is always so perfect. I just love all the examples with the new products you used from SSS. My wish list keeps getting larger with these hops. 🙂

  354. Anne says

    These cards are so dang cute. I love them. I am so happy you showed us how you colored the dots on the round circle die cut. It makes it so interesting and colorful.

  359. MaryBeth says

    Such fun cards! I never would have thought of purchasing some of these items, like the triangle die, if it weren’t for samples like yours. Looks like SSS once again is going to get some of my hard earned $$$.

  360. MaryBeth says

    Such fun cards! I never would have thought of purchasing some of these items, like the triangle die, if it weren’t for samples like yours. Looks like SSS once again is going to get some of my hard earned $$$.

  387. Kathy Mc says

    WOW, Kathy, your cards are all awesome and so “out of the norm” with these new products. My wish list keeps growing so crossing my fingers I win a SSS Goody Bag. Thanks for the chance!

  399. Linn Post says

    So verry cute your cards! i just love the peek a boo ones:)
    You have an amazing talent!
    i`m hopping to the next blog and hoping to make a change to win the goodie bag , i love all of simon says satmp products!

    xox
    linn

  400. Pam from Maine says

    You never disappoint me! AND these are no exceptions. I love your creativity. You use these new products in ways that make me want to jump right in and try new things.

  401. Winnie says

    Such great cards Kathy. That peekaboo bear one grabbed my eye right off the bat. Thank your sharing the “how to” of each. I have finally been using my enamel accents thanks to you! Have a very Happy Easter! Winnie

  405. Anonymous says

    Wow, those were wonderful cards and ideas! This blog was fully loaded. Thank you for sharing all the wonderful ideas.

  407. Judy H. says

    Wow, those were wonderful cards and ideas! This blog was fully loaded. Thank you for sharing all the wonderful ideas.

  411. Susanna says

    Oh, I love the “circle”-card, Such a great idea!! and I also love the number card, the sentiment is so cute! will definitly lift that one:)

  412. Helen F says

    Such wonderful creative and happy cards. I love all the new goodies! Thanks for the chance to win!.

  414. Andrea says

    The peek a boo cards are a hoot! Such a great way to use the openings left by the dies. Thank you for the inspiration.

  421. Kyle4143 says

    These cards are great! I love the circles with color poking through what a great idea! The octopus pocket card is cool too!

  427. So~Inkin~Cute says

    I love this collection! And….you are sooooooooo talented! Thank you for sharing all the inspiration!!!!

    Regards,
    Candi
    candice1973(at)comcast(dot)net

  431. Paula (PEP) says

    I can see you had lots of fun with these – it’s the first one that is my favourite; the way you have coloured selective triangles & used the little bear so dramatically.
    Paula (PEP)

  438. bsgallant says

    I love the peek-a-boo designs and the octopus card is delightful. Your creativity amazes.

  453. Donna says

    Your cards are awesome. I just love the idea of a peek-a-boo card. So many ideas and so little time. Thanks for the inspiration!

  455. di says

    The peek-a-book cards are so stinkin cute but I think I like the numbers card best. This die is now on my wish list.

  461. Cheryl S. says

    Oh how I wish I had your talent and imagination . . .seriously these are fantastic! Thank you Cheryl S.

  478. Anonymous says

    I absolutely love your Peek-a-boo cards No. 2 and 3. Would love to get supplies to make those two cards. Barb

  488. Theresa says

    Ok Kathy…..your cards are ALWAYS awesome, but I have to say, I absolutely LOVE your first peek-a-boo card!!! ADORABLE!!!

  490. reen says

    I’m developing a deep affection for dies, and these are awesome! Love the shapes and numbers and everything!

  493. Sharon Harris says

    I must have spent 10 minutes trying to figure out how to do the cicle peek-a-boo card. I would never have bought that die, but recreating it would be impossible. Thanks for so much inspiration.

  503. Sheryl says

    All of these cards are insanely fabulously cute!!! You must not get much sleep, with great ideas running through your head. I’m adding to my wish list; circle friends is now at the top. 🙂

  509. Crafty Math Chick says

    All of your projects are lovely, but as a HUGE dog lover I especially like the cards with the pup peeking out from the triangles and circles. Your number card that features the bright yellow is pretty too.

  512. marcia m says

    You are so creative! I loved the bear set as soon as I saw it but you took it to another level. Thank you!
    Marcia M

  524. nckaren says

    What great cards, Kathy! I love the banner bears and the octopus. The octopus is always a fun image to use; they look much friendlier on stamps than “in person!” Thanks for sharing.

  532. Angel says

    I love all of your Peek a Boo cards. So cute how you have your bear peaking through triangle die cuts then popping out of one. To reverse and layer the two die cut circle backgrounds. It’s so cute the way you used the envelope die cut to make an interactive front of your card. Great idea for the number die too. Wow, all awesome and you are right, it is great how the possibilities are endless when you have such great products to work with.

  533. Kanan Pandya says

    Fantastic cards, love the techniques you have used with this products, so versatile and wonderful. Love each one. Thank you for the inspiration. 🙂

  542. Cyndie says

    Wow, you have certainly gotten a lot of different looks from those sets and dies! Love them all, but I think the swiss cheese die might be my favorite.

  564. Heidi May says

    I love all of these cards, but my favorite is the octopus! love the vibrate colors and techniques that were used. Thank you for sharing.

  565. P-town Blogger says

    WOW!!! I love the peek-a-boo cards and can’t wait to try them, hard to decide, which one first?? And, thanks for the info on how to blend copics, I am beginning to use those so will be back on your blog soon!!!

  568. butterfly says

    Such cool new dies, and all your cards make such amazing use of them – brilliant! (Is it just me or is the main pic of each one somehow reversed?!)
    Alison x

  578. nemesiana says

    I love these cards, the peek a boo theme is something i did not try before, but i will definitely think of soem new projects for this.

  583. Kathy S says

    Great use of the “swiss cheese” die. LOL. Really – I wasn’t sure about this one, but you’ve done great with it.

  592. Christine Nixon says

    Love the peek-a-boo cards and the numbers really caught my eye. Love, love, love those. Thank you for a great inspiration day!

  596. Kerry says

    These cards are beyond awesome!! You’ve really done a great job with them all!

    And I had no idea that the number die came apart! LOVE that!!

  601. karenajo says

    Love your peek-a-boo cards, so very cute and creative. Thanks for sharing such great ideas for these new Simon products !

  609. Kim H says

    card2 is my favorite, love the layering and coloring technique. all your creations are wonderful, thanks for sharing and chance to win.

  610. Suzanne says

    OMG Kathy! Your cards are so ADORABLE!!! I love the cute peekaboo you created with these dies….so brilliant! I have a few dies that are similar to these and never thought to use it as you did….I love it! Thanks for the inspiration! 🙂

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