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STAMPtember® feature and giveaway

Hello Friends, How are you? Today is a special day for me because I have a feature on the Simon Says Stamp Blog to celebrate STAMPtember® Always so exciting to share and an honor too. 

Such a celebration translates to some blog candy don’t you think? The low cal kind! First…. lets start with the sneak peek below. 

You will find a tutorial about Combining Copic Markers with Distress Markers using a Dove Blender on the SSS blog here. 

If you have been celebrating with Simon Says this STAMPtember® you may have seen this below. So worth the read if you haven’t.
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 complementing ANYTHING! From stamping dates on bank documents and postage parcels in the early 18th century, rubber stamping has dramatically expanded to include card making, scrapbooking, mixed media, life documenting, art journaling, and many forms of altering and expressing art.
Ready for dessert? Let’s talk candy…blog candy! 

If you leave a comment on the SSS blog you will be entered to win all of these goodies. Please leave a comment here so I know that you visited SSS blog. (This way I will be sure to select one of my readers) 

If you don’t have a blog PLEASE include your email address. I will announce the random winner October 1st. 

Please NOTE: YOU must subscribe to my feed or “follow me” to qualify for this giveaway. 

Thank you for stopping in today! Scroll down to view my CASE Study guest feature or click here. I have another tutorial for you with Inktense colored pencils. Thanks again, Kathy

P.S. Here is another card I recently created with one of the flowers from Lawn Fawn. 

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  7. Maryann Laursen says

    Oh yes I´m a follower on both SSS´s and your blog, so I hopefully don´t miss anything LOL. I so loved your card and your tut was just awesome and sooo easy to understand and follow, and that is so awesome. Thanks so much for the chance to win this amazing prize here too. It´s just a really fabulous prize, that I would love to win, that´s for sure.

  8. D- says

    Your card is GORGEOUS. Loved your SSS tutorial. TFS
    D~
    designsbydragonfly.blogspot
    dmcardmaker at (AOL)
    Follow here and SSS

  9. Janis says

    I loved your card over on SSS blog….and your tutorial was great.

    How lovely of you to offer that spectacular dish of blog candy!! I already follow you by email and now by Google, too. Yippee!!!

    My username over on SSS is Janis in Idaho.
    <3 J

    jwoolbright at gmail dot com

  11. cissi says

    I visited the SSS blog and left a comment about your beautiful card, I am now a follower of your blog eventhough I follow you on Bloglovin too. Don’t want to miss a single card you make:)

  12. Gerrina says

    Have seen the tut and your super card on the SSS-blog; It is so perfectly coloured! And your choice of colours is so great and bright; love it! Inky greetings, Gerrina

  16. Shona Chambers says

    Your tutorial is fantastic over on the SSS blog. Its very well described and gives me alot of help (being a novice). Your colouring is just so good, you must really enjoy doing your projects knowing they will come out looking so brilliant. And thanks for the chance to win some ‘candy’. Have left a comment over on SSS blog and my email is shona.chambers@orcon.net.nz

  18. Susan says

    I really enjoyed your tutorial. I never thought to try the Distress markers with Copics. I love the bright and cheery cards you created. Not only did I go to SSS, I bought those some of the fabulous dies you used.

  21. Laura says

    That is so very attractive. The feather is becoming quite popular isn’t it! Love the color scheme, and the die….wow.
    Heading over to SSS now.
    Laura

  22. Larissa Heskett says

    Wow-wow-wow!! AMAZING card for today!! I LOVE the colors you used and the FUN feathered stencil technique for the background!! Thanks for sharing and for the chance to win!! I left some LOVE over on the SSS Blog too!! Have a Fabulous Week!! 😉

  31. Maureen Hayes says

    I left a comment over at SSS, but I wanted to let you know I follow via email. I do not have a blog so I am leaving you my email as you requested: hayesmaureen69 at gmail dot com.

    Thank you for th chance to win!

  36. monny2 says

    Fantabulous card & tutorial. I love the richness of the colours you’ve used. Would love to have a go at this myself. I don’t usually enter in blog candy but I truly love your offer. Thank you so much for the opportunity.

    Hugs.

  41. Kathy says

    I loved your tutorial on making the sunflower card with the chevron background on the SSS blog. Wonderful tips! I’m a follower of The Daily Marker.

  44. scraphappymom says

    You are so very talented. I was impressed by your work on the SSS blog and I knew I had to come over and check out your blog. I love what I see… And I will be back…often!

  45. Kathy S says

    I’ve left a comment on SSS. Love your tut’s they are always so stunning. Just wish I could make my cards look half as nice. You are a true artist Kathy.

  47. Lynn says

    I visited the SSS blog and viewed your excellent tutorial .. Thank you for sharing .

    I follow your blog and also follow SSS blog – great inspiration always.

  50. Scrapthat says

    Beautiful work as always Kathy, your blog has been in my reader forever! (I don’t own copics and I’m more of a scrapper than a card maker but I admire your mad skillz!) I had never heard of the Dove blender! SO cool because I use distress ALL the time!!
    TFS your great tutorial!

  51. Kailash says

    I saw your amazingly beautiful card on the SSS blog with the wonderful tutorial. Thanks for all your tips and ideas!!
    Thank you for the chance to win too!!

  56. joy says

    Hi, Kathy! I’ve been a follower for a long time and I loved your cards and tutorial on the SSS blog! Thank you for making it look so easy – I don’t think I could ever achieve the same beautiful results that you always do!!

  59. Hussena says

    Wao!..Such a gorgeous card Kathy!..Your coloring is just superb! 🙂
    I have left a comment on the SSS blog and I follow you as well!..So, Thank you so much for the chance 🙂

  65. Tammy J says

    I don’t have a blog and never could with all the great talent out there. Thanks for sharing. I love your work.
    Tammy
    upnseams at gmail dot com

  66. Terrill says

    Kathy, I LOVED your tutorial and card on the SSS blog… thanks for the opportunity to win… but it is a “win” just to enjoy your artform – thanks for sharing! 🙂

  72. Annie Wills says

    Great photo tutorial Kathy…I stopped by SSS and loved that it was on SCS too. So glad I can use this set for more than just sunflowers…I rarely buy flower sets anymore, but there was just something about this one and after seeing your work I’m glad it’s so versatile! Thanks so much for sharing…I love how bright and happy your cards always are.

  74. Andrea Garland says

    I saw your post on SSS it’s amazing what you did with the flowers, love all your tips and of course I leave some love in the comment section 🙂

    andreagarland(at)gmail(dot)com

  78. Linda T says

    I was at the SSS blog. Thank you for such a great tutorial. Your card is stunning! You are so talented. It’s so nice to see how you did this. Will keep it for reference. Thank you for a chance to win some great prizes.

  80. Carmen says

    Thanks for the nice card and great pictures to explain the process of using the copic and markers. I sure hope I get a chance win the package giveaway, I am very curious about the MememtoLuxw

  84. Colorado Crafter says

    I just stopped over at the SSS blog to see your tutorial and left a comment there. I’ve been a subscriber to your blog for quite a while now and always enjoy seeing your creations!! Thanks for the chance to win your giveaway!! (cocrafter@gmail.com) Oh – P.S. I see that I will show up here on your blog as Colorado Crafter, but on the SSS blog, I just came up as “CC”. Hope that doesn’t cause a problem when you are sorting out your subscribers from all the comments over there!

  86. Alyce says

    I stopped by the SSS blog and left a comment. Great tutorial. Haven’t used my Dove blender in years. I think it’s time to get it out.

  95. Natasha says

    Gorgeous card and such an easy to understand tutorial, so very helpful. I wasn’t sure of the full uses of the blender so this is one i’ll be bookmarking 🙂 I’ve subscribed to your posts via email for some time although for some reason they aren’t reaching my mailbox, not sure if its feedburner or not as there are a few other blogs that I read doing the same :s ah well Thanks for sharing this awesome technique and for the chance to win such yummy sweeties. Hugs xNx

  98. Helen G. says

    I visited SSS blog and commented there. THANK YOU so much for the tutorial over SSS Blog! That tutorial is so helpful for me as a newbie 🙂 And thank you for a chance to win these goodies. I love your card!

  107. Moosisk says

    I am already a follower of yours. 😀 I went over to Simon Says Stamp blog and left a comment. Thanks for the great tutorial AND chance to win a great prize pack. 😀

  108. Ohana in Bend says

    i cannot find my post. please forgive a second posting if it shows up. i want to tell you how gorgeous your flowers are and how your technique with markers is so beautiful! thanks for the inspiration and tutorial!
    Aloha!

  110. ThePurplePlace says

    Hi Kathy,
    I was very happy to see your fabulous talent showcased over at SSS for their Stamptember Event!!

    Your coloring absolutely fabulous and I only WISh I have just a teeny bit of your natural talent…amazing in every way!!

    I’m a big Copic Fan and have never thought much about using the Dove Blender along with my Copics, although I do love the look the fabulous white Gel Pens give!!

    Thanks for sharing even more wonderful ideas…these cards and your inspiration are much admired!!

    Hope you’ll be back again, not that I don’t already follow you, but it’s so nice to see you around even more!!

    Happy Coloring and thank for you for a chance of winning a super cool prize!!

    ~ Lisa

  117. dani.beckman says

    Thank you Kathy for sharing your tips for successful coloring, especially the white gel pen, it seems to be my nemesis…. I am a long time follower of SSS and thought I was following you as we’ll, but you were not in my bloglovin feed so I joined w the google prompt!
    I appreciate the opportunity to win some blog candy! And keep learning from all the best!

  121. aquablues says

    Kathy, your card coloring is gorgeous. I love the vivid colors you chose. Your step by step tutorial on the SSS blog makes me want to give this technique a try. Your tut’s make me feel like I can do it too! I do not blog. My email is: aqua.blues@yahoo.com

  127. Betty Meyskens says

    I love the colouring on your card – your card is so beautiful – love the vibrant colours! I do not have a blender pen but I am going to try and get one this weekend to try this technique out. Thank you for taking the time to do this for us. I am an email subscriber to your blog and I also left a comment on the SSS blog.

  129. Memories by Manda says

    I left a comment on SSS blog saying how much I like the background stencil you used. I love the colours of the inkpads in the prize – they look so lovely and vibrant on your card.

  130. pcm says

    the level of detail you put into your coloring is always so amazing. thanks for taking the time to create such a complete step by step tutorial! (and i commented over on sss too)

  134. Katie says

    Beautiful cards today over on the Simon Says Stamp blog! I loved all of the tips you gave. Beautiful coloring and I loved the backgrounds too. Thanks for sharing.

    Katie B.

  135. craftvithme says

    Just saw your tutorial at SSS. Love it. Thank you so much, Kathy!

    I was wondering, since you keep sharing your tips and tricks often, when you will run out of them 😀 Fortunately for all of us, you seem to find just the right information every single time. 🙂

    I love how smooth the colors transcend on your images. It’s just so divine.

    I was hoping that SSS gives a discount code for Copics or any other kinda markers on your Stamptember post, so that I could get my first set of copics. Sigh!

    Anyway, thanks for the super fun tute at SSS.

    Hugs,
    Vithya

  139. Karenladd says

    LOVE your projects and am a big fan of SSS as well! Already a follower by email and left a comment over at SSS! I’m just learning how to use Copics so always welcome a great tutorial!

  145. TLady says

    Kathy! I LOOOOOOOOOOOVE see the process of your work!!!!!!! 😉 (That’s what my desk looks like, although NOT as NEAT! ) LOL 😉 THANKS FOR SHOWING US!!!!!!!;)

  153. Angel says

    I had a look at the SSS blog – awesome colouring technique by Kathy. Been following your wonderful creative blog for over a year now, thank you for all the inspiration.

  157. Ellie Knol says

    I stopped by on the SSS blog, and left a comment there as well. Hiw kind of you to offer this yummy candy! I am following you for a loooong time already .. still enjoying !

  159. Carol says

    Thanks so much for the tutorial on mixing these two wonderful mediums. Just love your cards – especially the added feather in with the flowers.

  162. Efrat says

    Beautiful. I also commented on the SSS blog. I am a long time follower of your blog (reader in the past and now Feedly). Thank you!!

  163. Marianne says

    Popping over from the SSS blog, wouldn’t want to miss a chance to win some yummie candy. Fabulous work as always, Kathy. Now it’s back to the SSS blog to view your tutorial and leave a comment there as well.
    Marianne x

  167. andreea says

    I saw the card the day you posted it on SSS and I like it very much. The technique is great and innovative. I so want the Lawn Fawn stamps:P TFS!

  171. Tracy says

    I can’t remember if I already left a comment but I saw this card again today and just had to leave another comment so I made sure. I just love love love flowers and these are amazing. thanks so much for sharing Kathy. I love your blog and seeing all of the creative things you come up with. So adorable. Thanks for sharing your talents with us.

  177. Marianne says

    Hi again Kathy, I tried to leave a comment on the SSS blog, but for some reason the comment fields have disappeared from that particular blog post. I can still leave comments on the other SSS blog posts. ;-(

  180. Anonymous says

    Visited SSS Blog, and subscribe to yours. I’m new to marker coloring, and can use all the “techniques” I can get my hands on. Your instructions are great!

  182. vintagegirl says

    Hi Kathy, wow, those flowers are AWESOME, thanks for the tutorial, those of us that are not so good at the coloring part of the cards are very gratefull for the tips and tutorials you give us, I love making cards, but need help with my coloring and definetly my blending. thanks again, Tracey. randytralada@aol.com p.s. thanks for the chance at blog candy, so cool

  187. Ardilla says

    Hi, Kathy!
    I think your cards are awesome, I love the bright colors.
    I can´t leave a comment in the SSS blog, I can´t find the way 🙁
    I hope to be in the chance anyway…
    Hugs,
    Ardilla 🙂

  188. Ruth G says

    Wonderful technique! Thanks so much for sharing! I visited SSS and couldn’t find a way to leave a comment. I subscribe via e-mail to your blog and SSS, FYI.
    It’s so fabulous all the great ideas and projects that you share!

  189. dr.jaya says

    lovely card!!and thank you so very much for your awesome techniques and tips:)
    left a comment on the sss blog as well…thank you for the chance to win these gorgeous goodies:)
    Hugs
    Jaya

  190. Pamela says

    I saw your post and left a comment over a SSS. I also subscribe by email and follow you. Thank you for the great tutorial.
    pbben at Hotmail dot com

  193. fun stamping says

    Amazing card, Kathy – thanks for the tutorial – I was over at SSS, but for some reason I could not leave a blog comment there, oh well.. I am one of your email subscribers – for quite a while now…

  195. mtscrapgal says

    I’m always thrilled when you have a spot on SSS blog. Your cards blow me away with the fine details and marvelous coloring. I’m also devoted to SSS blog and store as my bank account shows (he he)Thanks for a chance to win.
    anghall2@windstrem. I’m a follower.

  197. Sallee P. says

    Late to the post, but I couldn’t leave a comment for you on SSS blog for some reason, but I did follow it and am subscribing! Thanks so much for such a great and helpful post! I’m definitely saving to refer back to it. And I’ve just got to get my hands on some flowers + vases stamps and dies!!! Thanks for the opportunity to win 🙂

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