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STAMPtember® blog hop with Simon Says Stamp

Hello Friends, It’s me again and a big warm welcome to the Simon Says Stamp STAMPtember® Blog Hop! I am so excited that you are here 🙂 

Here are some tid bits about Simon Says Stamp that are well worth the read.

Simon Says Stamp was founded in 2002 with an interest in exclusively selling rubber stamps.It didn’t take long until we realized we couldn’t stop there.During the past 11 years we celebrate rubber stamping in its full glory by giving access to people around the world to a one stop shop.Rubber stamps still remain the heart of our business and we are celebrating by hosting a “STAMPtember®” event intended to inspire,educate,and celebrate the greatness of rubber stamping.Part of the enticement of rubber stamping is that stamps can be used in creating or complimenting ANYTHING!From stamping dates on bank documents and postage parcels in the early 18th century,rubber stamping has dramatically expanded to include card making,life documenting,art journaling,scrapbooking,mixed media & many forms of altering and expressing art. 
I am super EXCITED to be included in the 4th annual Simon Says Stamp STAMPtember® blog hop event! We are ‘hopping’ along sharing some great projects featuring the new STAMPtember® product releases! (This is one of the biggest releases to date and features new stamp sets, dies and stencils – the newest addition the Simon brand of products.)
I have been working with the stencils, dies and stamps all week and find it hard to stop & let life fit in. In my opinion the stencils are the “new background stamps” They cost less, easier to store and it’s quick to add a more artistic look to your backgrounds. I suggest you try some and I think you will agree with me. This is a good segway for my first card. The background was created with 2 of the stencils from the release. 
CARD NUMBER ONE:

I can’t tell you how excited I was to see this large die cut called, “Big Hello” it has my name written all over it .. If I could buy each of you this die cut I would!  A request was made immediately to Simon for more of these big words. 

If you click on this pdf photo you can see it larger and print it too. Notice I wrote the name of the stencil on top with a Sharpie. Ahh….yes I am feeling the love for flowers. I used this and this for the background with a dauber. This is perfect storage for all of the daubers. 
Seriously I love this die cut! It was fun to use two different colors of the new distress glitter. I applied Glossy Accents then poured on the glitter. The best tip I have is IF YOU SPRAY THIS ON AFTER THE GLITTER DRIES THE GLITTER WILL STICK WITHOUT SHEDDING. Under the word die cut is the 40lb vellum that I always use. The white dots were added with my favorite gel pen that ALWAYS works. 

supplies card number 1:


CARD NUMBER TWO:

If you know me …. you know that I can use a bad work or two on occasion and when the mood strikes me right! So with that said you can imagine that I LOVE THIS STAMP SET called, “Naughty Nautical” . I set out to make it as elegant as possible with Kelly Purkey sequins. 
After stamping with Memento Luxe ink I used some flocking to add a nice soft touch… super cool! Using this will make adding the sequins a snap. The window was created with this Apothecary die.
supplies card number 2:

CARD NUMBER THREE:

Playing with more flowers makes me seriously happy. This stamp set called, “Whimsical Flowers” is easy to use for paper piecing or coloring.  I used these matching stencils with some squeezed lemonade distress ink. The new die cut called, “Circle on a Line” was a fun way to build my background. 

I altered the whimiscal flower to shape the flower in three different sizes so you can stack or layer them. ALSO the flower has a matching die cut!! (click on the Pdf to print or enlarge) After coloring with Copics I added some texture with this solution and a rag. After drying the flowers I used this distress ink with this stencil. Please email me if you have any questions about any of the cards. 
supplies card number 3:

GIVEAWAY!!!

Simon Says Stamp is giving away a goody bag at every stop on the hop! That’s 16 chances to win!Pretty exciting!!
Just leave a comment on each of the blog posts as you hop along to be entered in the random drawings. The giveaways will stay open until Thursday September 12, 2013 at 6:00pm EST. Winners will be announced on the Simon Says Stamp blog Friday September 13, 2013.
The next stop is one of the most talented card designers Nicole Magouirk
Thanks so much for visiting my blog on the hop! Happy Hopping!!
😉 Hugs, Kathy

P.S. LATER THIS WEEK I WILL BE GIVING AWAY THIS So stop back and say hi. 

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  4. Yainea says

    Amazing! Each card has its own personality, love how fun is the first one, how glamurous is the second one and the third, so fresh!!

  6. Lena_J says

    3 great cards. The new supplies are great. But i will most of all say thanks for the tip, i will buy shimmer spritz on my next shopping spree. I love glitter, but cant stand to get it all over my house 🙂

  23. cm says

    Fabulous showcase of the new release! Your three cards are each soooo stunning! Thanks for sharing and inspiring!
    c

  56. Janis says

    Oh, my….I am awestruck at your completely breath-takingly gorgeous cards. It will be some time before I can get over the thrill of seeing that first card, especially. Wow. Just Wow.
    <3 J

  59. Anonymous says

    How amazing are those flowers…favor, could you add a video using this technique? Love your work!

    Julie H in MN

  76. Elizabeth says

    WOW! You have been a busy girl. Love the cards, I’m so happy I’ve already placed my order for the new Stamptember goodies, because after this hop everything will be OOS.
    TFS

  85. Tammy J says

    OMG I love love love your cards they always turn out super. I so wish I could afford all of the stuff. Heck maybe just some of it.
    TFS. Love your work.

  95. Kyle4143 says

    Wow these cards are amazing! I only wish you could have sent the hello die to us all it is amazing! It’s going on the wishlist for sure! Love the use of the sequins on the ship card. The flower background is so impressive! The layers on flowers in the last card make them pop off the page.

  99. Gerrina says

    Just hopping to get blown away with inspiring projects… Almost to many beautiful projects, like yours; three at once! Love the colours and the designs! Inky greetings, Gerrina

  100. Shaughn Woodruff says

    Holy Smokes! I’m in love with that flower stencil (another one for the cart) and that flower die….swooning! But who am I kidding… I’m loving all the new SSS products! Your cards shout, bright and cheerful, and I just love them! Thanks so much sharing!

  113. KimC says

    Love the Stamptember release, such fun stamps and dies. Thanks so much for sharing three different examples of how they can be used.

  115. Joan Smith says

    My goodness you’ve been a very busy and creative gal. Your cards are amazing. You sure know your stuff and what you created with all of the goodies is awesome. You are extremely talented. TFS!!!

  120. Bev says

    I LOVE your use of sequins on the nautical card.
    And your use of color really popped out the flowers. Love it.

  121. Shelly Johnson says

    I really like your cards, The first one is so bright and I love it. The flowers are great. I so get it with the Big hello, awesome die. Thanks so much for sharing. 🙂

  138. Mary-Anne V says

    Wow Kathy…each of your cards are amazing and I love so many details..like the sparkle on the hello, the sequin water on the 2nd and the tie dye flowers on the last!

  147. Pippa67 says

    Kathy it is always a pleasure looking at your colorfull cards. I just love, love card number one with all the bright colors. The one person who will be receiving that card will be very very happy.

  149. Tracy Graham says

    I just LOVE blog hops! They are such great ways to discover new artists. I’m excited to dig through your posts, Kathy. Your style and flare are something I believe i’m going to enjoy. Thanks for sharing.

  150. Samantha Mann says

    lovely cards!! i love all of the different techniques you used!! that glittery hello is so stunning on the vellum!! and the masked flowers on your third card is such a great idea!! what a lovely stop of the blog hop!!

  159. Dhez says

    oh em gee!!! You are so talented! Appreciate all the techniques you generously share and love, love your card creations! TFS!

  163. Nandini says

    I love the super bright colours on the first card, and the huge ‘Hello’. The way you have used sequins on the second card is just awesome. And the third card…suffice to say I am totally in love with all the cards! I am your newest follower and look forward to seeing more amazing cards!

  165. Therese says

    thank you SO much for sharing all your card ideas and techniqute. wonderful and bright cards. loving all the new SSS stamps and dies!

  167. conil says

    What you’ve done here is nothing short of remarkable…didn’t think I needed the flower stencil. Well, I NEED both now. Already ordered the other two sets. Can’t wait to try them.

  191. Sarah says

    Oh my goodness! These are all fantastic, but I’m hung up on those sequin waves. I have such a design crush on that idea now!

  196. Melfina says

    Dear Kathy, I love the glittered “hello” and the background of your first card, the girly colored ship (who could imagine it!) and the use of sequins for the sea on your second card, and the idea of using stencil for flower coloring on the last one!
    Thank you for sharing so many beautiful cards and ideas!

  209. chiyo smith says

    all I can say is WOW! Love your bold color choices, placement. You sound like you’re fun to be around, my kind of person. Hugs back to you Kathy.

  217. Anonymous says

    The cards are so beautiful. Thank you for the chance to win.

    Greetings from Germany, Gabriela D.

  225. Kathy says

    Wow! Thanks for sharing the three cards. Love the colors and the pirate card is too cute! I think the HELLO is one that I would use the most.

  227. Barbara says

    Wow! Three gorgeous cards and lots of great tips and techniques! Who could ask for anything more? I love that Hello Die and probably have to have it!!! Thanks for a great blog post!!!

  264. Lynn says

    Wow .. vivid colours and glitter … gotta love glitter . That hello die is to die for !! love the naughty nautical stamp set .. Thank you Kathy for sharing your amazing talents ..

  265. Lynn says

    Wow .. vivid colours and glitter … gotta love glitter . That hello die is to die for !! love the naughty nautical stamp set .. Thank you Kathy for sharing your amazing talents ..

  297. Deborah says

    WOW! I love all 3 of theses cards the flower cards are so bright and happy and of course what can you say about the Bday card lol. TFS

  299. VikkiCH says

    fun ideas and stencils really look adaptable. Right now I have room for stuff but the storage of my craft is becoming more important to me as a retiree. Thank you for the ideas & techniques.

  310. Carol McCready says

    All your cards are fantastic. The distress glitter on the hello, and flock on the ship look great.

    I love the flower stencils, hello die, and nautical ship stamp set.

  324. Sherrene Higgins says

    It looks like you had so much fun making these gorgeous cards. The big hello die does inspire lots of creative ideas. I also love the wavy if friends were flowers sentiment. It is so whimsical and cute. Thanks for sharing your wonderful talent.

  334. Betty Meyskens says

    So many new products – love the total lineup you have presented us with. I have started my wish list – too bad Christmas wasn’t just around the corner ……. as I would put everything on it. I love this “hello” die.

  336. mw_scrap says

    Wow love all 3 of your cards…beautiful colors..I’m really loving the Hello die…Thanks again for sharing and the chance to win a prize..

  344. Ruth G says

    I love the soft look that using the daubers with the stencil gives! Another great way to use supplies and with wonderful cards as a result! Thanks so much for sharing and for inspiring!

  346. Sallee P. says

    Thanks, Kathy! Those are some pretty cool tips and techniques. I really love Card #2 and the naughty nautical set. What a smart and creative use of these sequins! Love it!

  423. Laurie M says

    Kathy I love your cards, as a newbie to the card making craft I love all the ideas that I get from all your wonderful SSS people. Thank You.

  425. Tiffany G says

    Wow!! All 3 cards are absolutely beautiful and all different!! I love the stencil you used on your first card along with the bright colors!! Very pretty!! And OMG…I LOVE your 2nd card!! That sentiment seriously cracks me up!! And those sequins really make the card!! And those new Luxe inks.. I’m dying to try!! Thanks so much for sharing!!

  441. Anonymous says

    WOW! I love the techniques you used in all three cards. Soo creative and really pretty!!
    Aisha <3

  448. Winnie says

    Such great cards Kathy! When I look at your work, i always am in awe. The details you add are fabulous. The “waves” on the ship card for instance are so great and creative. The bold colors and pattern on the first one with the distress glitter is my favorite.

  450. Pam says

    Your cards are amazing! I love that you showed so many different products. They’re all so fabulous! Where to begin?!?

  453. Shona Chambers says

    What a busy woman you are!! The three cards are amazing. I love the big hello die cut too and never thought of putting glitter on it, so thanks for the inspiration. I love a good swear word every now and then, so your second card really stood out to me…everything about it is awesome!!

  472. Carrie R. says

    Thanks for showing how some of these new products can be used. I never would have thought of these ideas on my own. Fabulous cards made from fabulous new products!

  508. Pamela says

    Wow, awesome cards! There is such talent among all the ladies and I am amazed each and every time I log on! Thank you for sharing such wonderful ideas. We are blessed because of you!

  515. Nunt says

    So many wonderful releases this time around, I love to see them in action! Just a shame I do most of my cards for non English-speaking people, so I can’t make much use of words :/

  526. Cynthia Xavier says

    Oh my gosh! Love, love, love the first card – reminds me of the 70s tie dye colors. The second card with the flock on the ship is awesome! The third card is so cute using the flower as a background and as the focal point.

  536. Hannah Lewis says

    Wow! I love the “big hello” card, those colours together are amazing. Thank you for sharing, H x

  545. Pat says

    Love the ship card. It is tastefully naughty. But my favorite thing is the addition of sequins. So appropriate for a pirate ship full of treasure.

  553. Pat McCloeary says

    You must have had a ball with all these new products. Great ideas & I love the sequins as the sea- what fun.

  568. Barbie D. says

    Your cards are amazing, I can’t wait to get some of these new products. My wish list just keeps growing.

  592. Billie A says

    All of the cards are great. So many awesome dies and stamps. Love the little extra touch you put on them. thanks for the photos of how and love the results.

  606. Natalie says

    I’ll be sure to check out that spritzer for the glitter! I just couldn’t find anything that will hold the perfect pearls in place, maybe that might work? (I did try spritzing water on it.)

  617. Malini C. says

    I love all three cards. I love the color of the flowers on the first card. The flocking detail and sequins on the second and just the basic coloring technique of the flowers in the card. Love your ideas 🙂 thanks for the chance to win 🙂

  620. Kelle Williams says

    Oh my, that pirate card is amazing and my favorite! I love the “diva/rockstar” feel with the pink, the sequins and the skulls. Totally rocks! I also love the two tone glitter on the word die cut. I’d never think to mix my glitter colors like that. Thanks for the inspiration and great ideas. I cannot wait to go get inky!

  629. Maureen Hayes says

    I am a stencil lover as well and now am seriously loving these large dies! I wish you could buy one for each of us as well. . . Thanks for all the examples, each one showcased another great way to create. I am loving this hop!

  633. Happy Dance says

    All three cards are gosh darn amazing! Love the glittery “hello” card…Can’t get enough sparkle and shine! Had a good chuckle too, with the pirate card! Super SSS release. Bev

  634. gobeagirl says

    Hi Kathy, I am new to Simon Say’s Stamp and I have to say that so far I am loving it and all it sells. I think all three of your cards are just fantastic and I am with you one that die. I think we all need one, ok well maybe I just need to buy on for myself. lol…. I really love that card and how you made the word stand out even more. Thanks for sharing your talents. Hugs, Lisa G

  661. Andrea La Vigne says

    Just absolutely LOVE that first card especially! The bright colors in the stenciled background combined with the glittered “hello” are perfect! Thanks so much for the tip about sealing glitter, too.

  678. marylouh says

    Oh ship (my most used expression) I love this card. So glad dies are coming out with words. My handwriting is terrible so this will help me get pretty words on my card. Love all of your cards.

  684. Unknown says

    What fun! Your cards are so inspiring! I can’t wait to get a big “hello.” Thanks for the tip about how to add sequins (and make them straight!). 🙂

  688. Katie says

    Oh my gosh! Your card ideas are amazing! I love how you stenciled over the flower. And how the two flower stencils work together, very cool! Awesome work. Thanks for sharing.

    Katie B.

  690. Marianne says

    You reallynhave been busy, Kathy! Thanks for showing so many possibilities with these new products. Will have to come back later to have a better look at all the details.

  703. Cheryl B. says

    That floral background takes me back to the ’60’s! Flower Power! Stencils are a great idea.

  712. Ann says

    Gorgeous cards! The Hello card is amazing–the colors just pop off the page!! Love your whimsical flowers too, and the way you used the circle on a line die. Great sequin waves too–such creative details!!

    annrnye@yahoo.com

  716. Beth Anne in PA says

    Such fun cards…TFS I would have loved to be a fly on your shoulder watching how you did the stencilling on the first ones. How do you get such depth? I’m going back to study it again, but I think that is genius! Awesome cards. 🙂

  718. Bhawana says

    I love yours cards all three. Its great to see such cheerful, bright, lovely full of life cards. Great job done Kathy. Loved it. Its a wish to get a card from you one day.

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