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Hello Friends and WELCOME to another Simon Says Stamp BLOG HOP. If you want to start at the beginning of the hop you can start at Simons blog here or you might be arriving from my special friend, Jennifer McGuire, you are in the right place. I have to admit it’s a little hard following Jennifer… she always leaves me in awe thinking how does she come up with such great ideas. (Be sure to check out her free downloads and why ..such a great cause) 

Thanks for hopping along with us and I hope you get as excited as I did when I saw the new releases. Honestly my head is swimming with ideas … if only there was more time. Oh the possibilities .. cute, elegant, artistic and fun… I think Simon has every category covered. You can see the full release here. Today I’m sharing three cards but, before we begin you probably already know ……
Simon will be giving away a grab bag filled with stamps, paper, and embellishments to one randomly selected commenter on every blog in the hop!(wow! 18 chances to win!)

The giveaway will remain open until the following Thursday June 6/6 at 9:00pm.  The winners will be announced on the Simon blog on Friday June 7.

Shall we get started?
CARD NUMBER ONE : I can’t wait for you to see some different ways to use the dies.

I have a sneaky feeling that this little critter called ,“Stinkin Cute” is going to be popular! So adorable right? I thought some fun die cut foliage would be the perfect enhancement for the little stinker.

I used some Ultra Fine flower soft on the stripe on the tail. Just apply Glossy Accents & sprinkle generously with flower soft. (I stamp the stripe an extra time and paper piecing it so the ear would sit on top of the flower soft) Ahhh…. add black Enamel Accents to the eyes.

Now I’m just tickled to share this. I wanted to use these really super cool clouds as SHRUBS! We all know how to use them as clouds so I thought a new way to use them would be nice too. Color with Copics and dry emboss for more texture.

This “Leaf Column” is begging to be a background but, today his debut is a a pretty accent on my card. I used some white Enamel Accents on the “stamen”. The “Leaf Column” has a background die that will give it a cool look.

I cut up the “All Seasons Tree” for some more shrubs. It’s pretty necessary to use this glue pen to glue the background leaves onto the tree.

SUPPLIES CARD NUMBER 1.
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CARD NUMBER TWO: There are so many ways to use these hexagons & butterflies! Keep part of the butterfly wing inside the butterfly for a more artistic look.

It’s so hard for me to create a simple card but, I was able to fuss on the butterfly. Seriously I love these hexagons. Keep reading for the “how to” use some negative space.

Die cut the shapes on your card base in a random but, planned pattern. Emboss the die cut hexagons & set aside. Back your card base with some paper and fill in the negative space with the embossed hexagons by gluing down with some Glossy Accents.

Use a dauber to lightly distress the “Paulina” butterfly. Always start with your lighter color first. Stamp the sentiment with Picked Raspberry  Just draw a “Y” on some scrap paper, cut and coat with glossy accents and set aside to dry.

NOTE: What butterfly is perfect? I decided to keep part of the wing intack! If you carefully remove your butterfly from the cutting plate…. you can tape the part of the wing you want to keep. Use the dauber to color the “Devonshire” butterfly. Glue the “Y” for the body onto the butterfly and add some white dots to the wing.

When adding white dots….. keep in mind.. go slow and the pen will flo better.
SUPPLIES CARD NUMBER 2.



CARD NUMBER THREE:  This pile of pillows was created for my daughter who is the real “Princess and the Pea”! When I saw these pillows I knew immediately what I wanted to do.

You might notice the bottom of the card? It’s a shag rug created with some Flower Soft. I used the “Sunshine” die cut to highlight the pea. I cut this talk bubble for the sentiment.

Thank you for hopping along today. I hope you might look at you die cuts a little differently from now on. The next stop in the hop is Debby Hughes and I can tell you that you will leave her blog inspired!! Thank you again for your visit and a big thanks to Simon for so many chances to win! Have a great weekend! Hugs, Kathy

 SUPPLIES CARD NUMBER 3.


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Comments

  11. Penni says

    Great cards. I especially like the cute skunk !!!
    I’ve never coloured die cuts with my Copics, but will definitely be giving it a try.
    Hugs
    Penni
    X

  15. Angel Estes says

    Howza!! So creative!! Absolutely beautiful cards, and I love the unique use of some of the products (Cloud dies for shrubs? Genius!)

  17. Becky says

    There’s so much here to love! That skunk is stinkin cute (pun intended), I love the idea to use clouds as shrubs, I love the stamping on the butterfly and the princess and the pea card is fabulous!

  19. Joy says

    Awesome cards! I love the skunk and your use of the hex die. But I adore the butterfly and how you kept it partially intact. Very clever cards 🙂

  20. jin says

    I think the tail and the skunk was just the best touch ever. Really nice for younger kids especially.

  29. Tami B. says

    I don’t know what to comment on first. You used my 2 favorite things from the release, the butterfly die & the sunshine die and all of your cards turned out wonderful. I love that you used the clouds for bushes too, very clever.

  30. shkong says

    Kathy, you never fail to WOW me 🙂
    I just love love all your 3 cards. Love how you use flower soft for “stinkin cute” tail, how you use leaf column outline die and background die together, stacking pillow together… just so creative and brilliant. Thanks for sharing.

  31. Gina L says

    I love the way you think outside of the box when using the dies, as well as the textures and colors you add to everything. Beautiful work.

  33. Anonymous says

    Thank you so much for posting these incredible cards. . I love all of them. I think the buterflyis my favorite just becaus eI love butterflies…but I want to make all of them.

    Elizabeth

  40. Barb says

    WOWSERS!! You are so amazing!

    -Using clouds as bushes? – brilliant!

    -Hexagons cut from an embossed panel?- brilliant!

    -An adorable pile of pillows?- brilliant!

    You really are BRILLIANT, Kathy! Love all three cards!

  58. Marianne says

    WOW Kathy, these cards are all so gorgeous in their own way that it’s impossible for me to pick a favourite. Your first card is stinkin’ cute (as is the stamp set), your second one is a very clever CAS card (love how you’ve kept one of the wings intact) and your third card is just fabulous. Also love the ‘rug’. I tried ordering some Flower soft polar white from an English supplier last year, but after 6 months it was still on back order, so I got a refund instead. ;-(
    Have a wonderful weekend!

  59. Alex says

    WOW WOW WOW! All of these projects are just amazing, the paper piecing is incredible! Can’t wait to get my hands on some of these products!

  66. honey_bunny says

    Wonderful cards, Kathy! <3 I should say the “Princess and the pea” is my absolute favourite, though! 🙂 I love all the supplies you used! <3
    XOXO
    JIJI.

  75. Jessica Strider says

    Oh wow, what amazing cards! Love how you coloured the skunk (and made the white stripe fluffy), and the leaf column looks fantastic, as does the butterfly on the second card. Love the idea there of cutting out the hexagons and adding them back embossed. And your third card is adorable!

  79. Tracy says

    Your cards are amazing. I agree the “stinking cute” stamp will be ultra popular. Great job. Thanks for sharing.

  81. Colleen says

    OMG, you have made some awesome cards, thank you for sharing the details…and little tips for stretching your dies…that little skunk sure is cute!

  87. Carol Perry says

    Your cards so beautiful and that coloring with copics, just wow! I especially love how you used those clouds as shrubs. Pure genius.

  88. marylouh says

    Love the Princess and the pea.
    The butterfly and hexagones is a great card. I’ll be using this idea. Thanks for sharing.

  89. Cheryl Fricker says

    Wow Wee!!! I’m in awe. Three fantastic cards. Thank you for sharing with us your brilliant creations. Thanks to SSS for giving us the chance to win!

  91. Jo-Anne says

    Wowee! Three GR8 cards! I really love the skunk card for SO many reasons! My Simon Says Stamp Wish list just got bigger!!

  97. Crystal says

    I already ordered the “be” and “happy” stamps with dies, can’t wait! Thanks for sharing you creativity with us!

  98. cm says

    Marvellous cards, showcasing awesome products and techniques! Love the Princess and the Pea – those pillows = swoon!! Your creativity and talent are amazing! Thank you for sharing and inspiring!
    c

  101. Karen says

    All three of these cards are Wowsers! I think my favorite is the butterfly card–it is anything but clean and simple! Love it!

  109. Julia Hernandez says

    I LOVED your furry little skunk in the first card… but i have to say, when i saw the princess and the pea reference it reminded me of my childhood! such cute cards!

  111. Erica Altu says

    I am going to have to get that critters stamp set because that little skunk is sooo cute!!! I love how you accented it! I also love your butterfly card, so detailed and beautiful!!!

  115. Barbara says

    Wow! Everyone has said it before me but these are so clever and cute and I have to say it too. I love the out of the box vision for using the clouds as shrubs and the other innovative uses of the stamps. We had a princess who lived at our house and though she has her own house now, I will probably have to make her a similar card. Loved all your cards so much. Great blog hop and great inspiration.

  117. Shaughn Woodruff says

    WOW! What a creative way to use the dies! I absolutely love the little stinker card, going to be a Fav! Thanks for sharing such an inspirational way to make different use of the dies!

  118. reen says

    Oh my word, that little skunk got a squeal from me! That card is AWESOME! Suddenly I must have him, and I really don’t like skunks. Love the butterfly too.

  121. Angie Linton says

    These cards are all so great! You have some really fabulous and innovative ways to use these dies which I just love. I’m really in love with the pile of pillows and they make me want to lay on top of them.

  125. Christina P. says

    Great Cards, love them all. I love the way you used the butterfly in Card number 2, great idea.

  128. Debbie B. says

    Oh my gosh…….where do I begin??? I loved all 3 cards and the new tips and ideas I got from this is amazing. You can bet I will be trying the butterfly soon! The little skunk and all the foilage is really a cute idea:) Thanks for sharing! Ciao 🙂

  130. Anika says

    Wow! What great technique you have. I love your take on the items in the package. Thank you so much for the inspiration and for a great start to my day. 🙂

  131. Anonymous says

    Elizabeth Smith. These are so amazing, I love the use of color. Everything is so bright and beautiful there is no way to pick just one.

  132. Jen says

    Oh wow, stunning assortment of cards! Thank you for explaining some of the tricks/techniques as well.

  136. Pamela says

    Wow I love all of them! The skunk is just adorable and so realistic with the fur! And the pea on top of those pillows is cute!

  137. Mildred Mildew says

    I like all three of your cards Kathy..but, the butterflies card makes my heart ‘flutter’! I can see that these will go on my wish list for sure!

  139. Mary Mac says

    I can’t tell you which one is my favorite. Love the little skunk, the buterfly is just gorgeous and the pillow card is just adorable.

  140. Christine Nixon says

    What great ideas! Who would have thought a skunk could be so ‘stinking cute”! Love it.

  146. Barb Ghig says

    I am so impressed with all the fun ways you used your die cuts on your cards, Kathy! It’s hard to choose a fave, but I think the skunk is the winner for me…your scene is fabulous!
    Thanks so much for sharing all of your tips with us…and for a chance to win!

  147. Dorothy C. says

    I’m really enjoying all the different ways to use dies. Clouds for bushes – I love it! Thanks for all the cards you showed today.

  148. Kathy H says

    Wonderful cards Kathy! Thank you so much for showing us all your little “tricks” for making things look much better. I love the Little Stinker’s tail and the Princess and the Pea!

  149. Lorraine A says

    Gorgeous cards Kathi 🙂 all of them are fabulous but I especially love how you used the cloud die,, what a brilliant idea ! 🙂

    luv
    Lols x x x

  155. Betty Buchsdrucker says

    I seem to be facinated with the hexagon lately. Love the way you used them!

  156. Tiffany G says

    WOW Kathy, these cards are all so gorgeous that it’s impossible for me to pick a favorite. Your first card is stinkin’ cute (as is the stamp set). i love how you used the clouds as shrubs!! your second one is a very clever CAS card (love how you’ve kept one of the wings intact) and I love how you cut out the hexagons and then added them back to the card embossed!! very neat!! and your third card is just fabulous. Also love the rug!!

  159. conil says

    Can you say brilliant. I’m seriously in awe of all these projects. The addition of the Flower Soft on that adorable skunk and for the rug is pure genius.

  164. karenelr says

    Kathy, I could just stay on your site and drool over your cards–how delightfully gorgeous and well planned! I love each and every one of them! Thank you for showing us some new ways to use the dies and stamps! LOVE IT!

  165. Judi says

    My cup of inspiration runneth over! HA! These cards are pure genius, and looks like you had so much fun making them! TFS!

  168. Pat says

    Wow! I loved all your cards! The skunk–so cute!!! And I love how you used the dies on that card, too. And then the butterflies–swoon! And the pillows card–so cute! Great job!

  169. Lynn says

    Hi Kathy ; what whimsical cards – I love the idea of using the cloud die for shrubbery .. I love hexagons too and that butterfly die is ” to die ” for . Cute princess and the pea card. Thanks for sharing these cards .

  180. Anonymous says

    OMG!! Super cute cards!! Love them all!!! Thank you for sharing your cards…and thanks for this giveaway..
    Lilian B.

  182. Johanna (JP) says

    Just WOW!!! I love the idea of making the cloud die cuts into bushes! Such a good idea. I thought at first you cut them from patterned paper and inked around the edges, but you COLORED those!!! Geesh super talented… Thanks for sharing.

  185. Avital says

    Your copic coloring always amazes me, but the “Princess and the pea” card has really gotten me. SO CREATIVE and gorgeously made.

  189. Maureen says

    You are just too creative! I can’t get over your innovative ways of using supplies! Great job on all 3 cards!

  197. Joy says

    Love your ideas, I gotta try them! Love using the clouds for the ground instead and I love the embossing on the little die cuts! Thanks for the inspiration!

  199. SHartl says

    Oh Kathy, These are ALL amazing cards! Such a different design and feel for each one and every one is a winner! That skunk image is too too cute!

  203. mamacc says

    I love the detail in the butterfly. And what a great idea with the embossing folder and dies. OMG I have to try that.

  204. cutiephinphin says

    I’m just amazed at your creativity! The skunk image is the most adorable! Love all the little details you added. They really make an impact to the cards. Thanks for sharing…

  206. Michele Clay says

    I am so glad to meet you! I don’t know how I have missed ever seeing you before! I am signing up for your blog because I love your creativity! Awesome cards! Please consider doing videos, too, please!

  208. Annie Wills says

    Wow…I was thrilled just to see the skunk card (my second favorite new stamp set!), and then you went on and did two more great cards! Thanks so much for sharing these.

  209. bzyPTmom says

    Kathy, LOVE your cards! The butterfly is gorgeous and all the cards are impressive–who wouldn’t want to get one of these? That little skunk is so darn cute, just gave me the giggles. Thanks for sharing your awesome work!

  213. Janet says

    Awesome cards would love to see video tutorials of these!!! Lov’in all the new supplies. Wow just love them all!!!~ God bless~

  216. CandyW says

    3 fabulous cards Kathy!!! That butterfly is gorgeous – I’m going to have to try one like that leaving some of the pieces in the die!

  220. Beastybunny says

    WOW! All the cards are fantastic! Love that little skunk! Have to get that one! And the inset hexagons are genius! The pillow and pea is so clever! Love it!

  221. Linda says

    What a lovely card. I love how you used the clouds as the bushes for the skunk. Wonderful idea.
    Thank you for a chance to win.

  222. Anonymous says

    Oh I just knew your creation was going to be amazing! The little skunk card is just fabulous!

    Tamara K.

  223. JanLee says

    WOW these are just fabulous! (I think I like the pillow stack the best, no wait…I think it is the skunk card…no wait it is…well I love all of them!) Thanks for sharing.

  224. Kyle4143 says

    Wow what great cards! I love the idea of embossing small pieces on the hexagon card. The card is stunning! The skunk is fabulous! I laughed out loud neat use the die and I really like the coloring.

  235. Larissa Heskett says

    WOW!! I am LOVING your FUN Cards!! Such Neat Designs !! You are so CREATIVE with the FUN ideas for the different dies!! THANKS SO MUCH for sharing and for the chance to win!! Have a FABULOUS WEEKEND!! =)

  237. Karenladd says

    Wonderful cards but I especially love that little skunk one. Great scene that you set up and well, it’s just darn adorable!

  238. byAnnette says

    Great Cards!
    Really like to see products used in other ways like the clouds for shrubs.

    I like the embossing on the hexagons with the plain background.

    Fun Pillows!

  239. Dya says

    The ‘life stinks’ card is my fav one! the colouring and the leaf die juz perfect! Great job Kathy!

    p/s: Now hopping to Debby’s:)

  240. wroberts2 says

    Clouds as shrubs! Flower soft on a skunk tail! I just added you to my Favorites! I will be following you for sure – great inspiration! Thank you!!

  246. Rachel says

    WOW! Totally loving the first card-so many great ideas! Love the foliage, the stripe on the skunk, and the coloring-so cool!!!! Very creative!!!

  252. mickeydee says

    I love all three cards. I never would have thought to turn clouds into bushes, brilliant! I am partial to the skunk and had to order it. As a breast cancer patient I send Cancer Stinks cards to fellow cancer battlers and this skunk will be perfect for my cards. Thanks for all of the inspiration…dianne

  253. Gina Casey says

    Kathy, thx so much for pics of your beautiful cards. I just got the little skunk in the mail and now I am inspired with a few great ideas!!! TFS

  254. Cathy says

    Kathy all 3 of these cards are amazing, the flowersoft on the little skunk looks awesome! Love them all 🙂

  265. Anonymous says

    Adorable cards. Love ’em all but have to say the skunk is stinkin’ cute! I always learn something from your blog. Your creativity amazes me. Thanks!
    Carrie C

  266. adele holcomb says

    I’m in love with the embossed hexagon card. Adding the embossed shapes back into the negative spaces is genius! So many great ideas here (as always!)

  267. Hillz says

    I love your little skunk card, very clever use of the stamps and dies! I love how you embellished his little tail!

  270. Carol L says

    Your thinking is outside of the box when it comes to using these great dies! Your cards are each fantastic, but I LOVE how you stamped the sentiment on one of those butterfly wings! Very creative!!

  271. Jessica says

    Oh that little stinker of a skuck is too CUTE!!! Great ideas for using your supplies in different ways. Thanks!

  278. Dottie J says

    Wow, Kathy! Can’t wait to go play with my hexagon die and some embossing folders. Three fantastic cards!

  280. cal8007 says

    Thanks for the inspiration! The awesomeness of your cards is super!! I must think out of the box by using my clouds as land!

    Happy, happy!

  284. Sherrene Higgins says

    Thank you so much Kathy for the fantastic ideas on different ways to use our dies. Your cards are amazing and have got my creative juices flowing. Thanks for the inspiration.

  285. Karin Barton says

    Saw the first card and loved it; what an appropriate sentiment. Moved on to the next card and wow; it’s gorgeous! Last but not least, your beautiful princes and the pea card; just love it too. I’ve always had a fascination with this story, so can’t resist this one. You’ve done a beautiful job on all the cards. Regards Karin

  287. Gail L says

    I don’t know why you’re afraid to follow Jennifer — your cards are innovative and adorable also!

  288. Cassie_lu says

    all cards are amazing but that first one is my fav hands down. love how you saw shrubs from those clouds. just brilliant!

  289. Anonymous says

    All three cards are fabulous but the first one really caught my eye! Beautiful designs.

  301. Billie A says

    I love your cards, they are so cute and darling. I love the design and the different ways to use dies and stamps. I love this. You are so talented and would love to spend the day in your mind.. I could learn so much. Thanks for tickling my mind with your awesome cards.

  304. Peggy Wood says

    The cards are great. I am going to have to try the shrubs from the clouds. The pillow are fantastic. I could use of few of those now myself.

  306. Liliana says

    Oh my goodness…………great cards! I love the one with the skunk. Using the cloud die to make the bushes is a fabulous idea! Love it!

  310. JMcKnite says

    I never thought of words on the butterfly form before. When I see you do it, it makes perfect sense. But I totally love the skunk card and how you used clouds for shrubs. So cute.

  311. Andrene says

    Love all of your cards but the first one is my favorite!! How “stinkin” cute 🙂
    My second favorite product are those clouds – love how you used them….totally outside the box! TFS.

  312. Jean Bullock says

    There is so much to say about these cards that I don’t know where to begin. Great coloring, great layout, great stamping and embossing and most of all great ideas.

  314. Suzanne says

    Hi Kathy!
    OMG! WOW! Your cards are so FABULOUS! I’m always inspired by your creativity! Thank you for sharing…have a great day! 🙂

  337. LadyInnominate says

    Oh my goodness!!! I love all the cards but I have to say that that little skunk is the cutest thing I have seen. Thanks for sharing your talent with us and continuing to give us inspiration. :0)

  338. Michelle Liimatainen says

    Coming to your blog is like CHRISTMAS! You just never know what you are going to get….but it’s FABULOUS every.single.time!!! I am just in AWE…IN AWE of you! 🙂

  340. willireb says

    I just loved the Princess & the Pea card. I have my own princess to create for. She’d get such a laugh from this card. Thanks.

  347. Gigracer says

    WOW! Your cards are amazing! I just love the little stinker and the butterfly is utterly beautiful. I’m so inspired right now!

  352. Unknown says

    Kathy, TFS. Loved the cards. I’m sure I will do a skunk card soon. Not sure if a hop earlier got my email address. Each verification has been a little different.

  355. Anita Holmes says

    Love, Love, Love your cards. The third one is definitely my favorite…this is my very first hop and am I ever enjoying it. Thanks so much for sharing. Truly inspiring. I love the new releases…
    Anita

  357. Lisa - papergrace says

    Oh Kathy, you are just too brilliant for your own good. All three cards are AH-MAY-ZING!! All beautifully detailed, colored, and uniquely you. I love how each one draws your eyes to so many minute things. Gorgeous cards, sweetie. xoxo

  359. Katie says

    oh Kathy, your cards are amazing as always!! I love that little stinker on your first card, so cute! And your foliage is awesome and very clever. Also just love the princess and the pea card, I knew immediately what you had done as I loved that story when I was a kid. Great job!! Thanks for sharing.

    Katie B.

  361. Brenda says

    Great showcasing of some of the new stamps and dies. You are the queen of many things including white dots! Thanks.

  362. Ying says

    Loved the skunk card! Super cute and so creative with using the dies for what they weren’t intended to be used for.

  363. Maye M.L says

    Kathy: Love your designs, color schemes, creative use of dies, details such as the flower soft. Thanks for sharing. The critter stamp is just darling.

  364. Memories by Manda says

    What a treat your three cards are. The Life Stinks sentiment would be good for cards supporting people going through a tough time. The butterfly die is so intricate.

  367. Pam from Maine says

    Kathy, you never disappoint me, and these cards are no exception! Love the tips and the different way you use your supplies and tools. GREAT cards. WONDERFUL ideas.

  369. Ohana in Bend says

    kathy, i’ve never seen your work before, and am very happy to have found your blog. i love your cards, your ideas, your colors. thank you!

  377. Ronda Archangelo says

    Your cards are so amazing! I was just wondering what the next cute little fox or deer stamp would be, now I know! It’s the stinkin’ cute little skunk…love it lots!!

  387. Loriann says

    I loved coloring as a little girl and this make makes me want to bust out my markers. I’ve never colored on my cards, but yours want to make me try.

  390. Alison says

    I love all your cards but the first one is inspired! Everything looks so brilliant. Thanks for sharing your ideas – I shall become a follower. 🙂

  392. Tania says

    Your cards are ALL so cute. I love them all. That skunk is so skinkin’ cute! I think I have to have that stamp set…. I just wish I was as good with my Copic as you!

  395. Mary-Anne V says

    Wow Kathy…you have made some amazing cards! i love how you used the dies in different ways on the first. I also like the embedded embossed panels on 2nd and the third…love the fairy tale hint.

  396. Winnie says

    Kathy: Love them all for different reasons. The first one has me chuckling (cute skunk!!), pretty, fun way to do the butterfly , and the last one mad me smile as my name is Winifred like the princess in the play Once upon a mattress, and so that jumped out at me..Love paper pieced pillows!

  401. Diane says

    Kathy your cards are amazing. Thanks for the great inspiration and for the the chance to win this great giveaway.

  402. Anne says

    I love the stack of pillows they are so cute and the shag carpet is ingenious. I was wondering how I could use the little skunk and you prodded me into using this stamp. Great cards.

  415. Anja says

    Every card has something special – thanks for showcasing the versatility of the products from this incredible summer release!

  416. Gabriele says

    wow, I love your cards – and you’re right, the little skunk is a must have, especially with the white flower soft. So cute! What a great job you did with that card, I think it’s my favorite. Love your ideas for the background and the versatile way you used different die cuts. Thanks for sharing all your ideas and tips.

  418. Laura Sterckx says

    Wow Kathy! These cards are so very awesome! I love all the ideas you shared with us! I absolutely love that you used clouds for shrubs! Such a great idea! The butterflies are also so pretty! And the pillow card is so very cute as well! Thank you for sharing your wonderful ideas! 🙂

  419. Nichole Wade says

    Wow! The skunk is stinking-cute! No pun intended. Thank you so much for the inspiration.

  423. Laura Norris says

    WOW How amazing are all of those cards! Love the cute little skunk, and you have such great ways to make him more realistic. THanks for sharing your talent with the rest of us humble people 🙂

  429. Anonymous says

    Papillon delight!
    Uuber cool pillowcases!
    Fantastic cards!
    Mary in Wausau WI

  430. Maria B. says

    Love your cards especially the stinking cute skunk. That flower soft made a huge difference in making the skunk realistic. Thanks for sharing your technique on the hexagon die-cut and butterfly.

  431. Beth says

    Very, very clever, Kathy! I see I’m definitely going to have to buy some flower soft since I’ve already purchased these stamp sets!

    TFS

  434. Monika/Buzsy says

    Awesome cards Kathy. Especially love the fun scene on the first one. Awesome dies and fabulous coloring. The butterfly is beautiful!

  436. Lady Fair says

    Love the cards, so different, but each one is fabulous. The little skunk is adorable. I love what you did with the butterfly, it’s gorgeous.

  437. Sue says

    The butterfly is beautiful. My apologies for not understanding did you color the insides on the left side?

  439. SheriE. says

    Amazing cards. That little skunk is adorable, on the card, not around my dog! The butterfly is so elegant. And lastly, there’s just something about pillows. So cute.

  443. Pat McCleary says

    All your cards are great. Lovin’ the new products. Cannot begin to imagine the ideas you come up with.TFS

  450. Mary says

    This blog hop is bad for my budget! =P I already had to have that leaf die, but now I MUST have those butterfly dies too! I love what you did with them. Thanks for sharing such beautiful and creative cards! =)

  454. MaryBeth says

    OMG, your cards are spectacular! I LOVE every one of them! Your unique use of dies is inspiring. I never think of cutting them up and using pieces. I will definitely look at each of these differently now. TFS

  457. spatch says

    I am always amazed at how creative the cards are. And the stinking cute skunk makes me smile. A definite must have!

  470. Kylie says

    Oh all of your cards are so pretty but I must say the first is my favourite – so stinkin’ cute! Love scene cards!

  472. jengd says

    Great cards Kathy! I think that may be the best use of Flower Soft that I’ve seen and I love the printed panel behind the butterfly- so unique!

  473. Denise Bryant says

    Fabulous cards! Lots of great details on each one. Love what you did with the butterfly, keeping one wing intact! Very pretty! And love the fun skunk card too… adorable, and fabulous coloring!

  477. Anonymous says

    three great cards, very creative, the skunk card is my favorite, what a hoot!
    Joe-Anne

  490. Lindsey says

    Love the scene you created and the fluffy skunk tail on the first, the beautiful butterfly on the second, and the princess and the pea idea is just awesome.

  491. Kathy Mc says

    Amazing cards, Kathy ~ love the scene you created for your critter! You gals always have so many new ideas and items to share. It’s quite the education and gives a gal more to add to her wish list. : )

  511. Anonymous says

    EJ says love these cards but in particular the butterfly one. It’s “wickedly” cute

  526. aknancy says

    wow… too cute. Love the ideas of using the dies in different ‘forms’.
    the life stinks card…is too darn cute!!!
    thanks for sharing

  529. Sharon Roselli says

    Love all the cards! the little skunk is so cute love the flower soft tail and the clouds as shrubs I never would of thought of that. the sunshine die is a must have for sure.

  530. luvmysilhouette says

    Kathy OMG My jaw fell on the floor with all this fabulousness love all three cards you are ahhhhmazing and pillow talk has to be my favorite of this release…xo

  536. Steffi says

    Wow – amazing ideas. I really need to think more outside the box to get more use out of my stamps, dies etc.

    Thanks for showing those cards.

  537. Carol says

    Love ’em all, Kathy! Especially like the background for your little stinker. I haven’t used my Flower Soft in ages – I must remember to get it out. Thanks for refreshing my memory!

  543. Ting says

    Love stinkin cute, the butterfly and the pea! You make awesome cards! And thanks Simon Says Stamp for the grab bags!

  548. jbuffan says

    Your cards are always amazing, your coloring is the best anywhere. But you kill me with the way you used the clouds as shrubs and the branch as a tree. I would never think of that. Thanks for sharing !

  550. Amy says

    Oh my goodness! Love all three cards! How fun are the first and third, and I especially love the pretty middle one!

  552. Tavishi says

    The first card is super cute!! The stamp & the sentiment are really cute!! The second is elegant & the third card is a really fun looking one!! All 3 of your cards are really good & pretty!!

  553. Michele says

    Wow – I looked at some of these stamps in the store and thought, I won’t be able to use them. You did such a good job of convincing me that I need to get some of them! I love how you see different things in the stamp sets. So creative!!

  555. Dido says

    Thank you Kathy for all the inspiration you have provided me in your lovely cards. My mind is buzzing with ideas.
    Regards, Di

  561. heartforhandmade says

    Wow! I love all three cards. Each and every one of them has a character of its own that’s really adorable. Love the scenes too, can I have all of them? 🙂

  564. Kelley says

    That stinker is so adorable. I am going to need him. Love the cloud shrubs. Why do I think clouds need to be in the sky?

  571. hidayatstumpp says

    OMG, you are brilliant! Love all of your cards. I like it the different way you used the dies. The first card is very fresh. Second and third are also gorgeous. I learned something from your techniques today. Thanks!

  573. Donna says

    What amazing creative ideas! I just love how cute your little stiker is! Such fun! Thanks for the inspiration!

  576. Renee says

    Loving all three of these!!! Especially the coloring on the skunk card, and the way you stacked and paper pieced the pillows! BRILLIANCE

  577. Kari V. says

    I am seriously inspired! I now want ALL these supplies. But I really, really loved the little Skunk card…I can think of a few people who need this card right now (and would get a real kick out of it!) Thanks for sharing your talents! Love!

  578. KathyL says

    Kathy, those cards are so amazing. I them all. I can especially use the skunk one for a good friend on mine right now. love these!

  588. Amanda says

    Oh my goodness! Your cards are incredible. This is my first time to your blog and I am simply amazed at the work you do!

  589. DebbieC. says

    These are such really cute cards. I learned some great new tips from you thanks for sharing.

  594. Laura says

    I adore your stinky card…just too stinkin cute! Also, I love what you did the butterfly. GREAT cards!!

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  600. Ruth G says

    Kathy, you really look like you had tons of fun! So many great ways to use the dies! Thanks so much for sharing!!!

  601. Pam B says

    I love all three cards – I really couldn’t choose and all the techniques – oh what fun! Many thanks for sharing Kathy.

  605. Kris. P. says

    Really loved the use of the cloud die in your first card. So creative to use it for landscape.

  608. Renuka says

    Super cute… impeccable coloring .. love love this stamp set.. all the stuff in this release or so super cute. TFS!

  611. SCJen says

    As both a butterfly and hexagon fan, there’s no surprise that I loved that card. But I also found myself giggling out loud at your skunk card — loved it!

  612. ezobo says

    WOW, three fabulous cards. You show many great ways to use these new products in such fun and inventive ways. Who knew clouds would make such great shrubs? The Princess and the Pea is “Stinkin’ Cute”, too.

  614. Clare D. says

    I love that you showed me I can color a die! I am new to Copic coloring and never thought to color a plain die! Thanks for the chance to win! cjdempsey9 at msn dot com

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