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Hello … hello Friends! Welcome to Simon Says Stamp March 2013 Card Kit Blog Hop! Are you ready for Spring? I know I am with the help of this month’s card kit, Friendship Flowers ! It’s is the perfect kit to get you in the mood for some Springtime weather and all things blooming …
  especially FLOWERS!
You may be arriving from Kelly Marie Alvarez at Lawn Fawn’s blog. (Kelly is the sweetest person you will ever meet, crazy talented too and I love her company Lawn Fawn!)
I am always honored and excited to work Simon’s Card Kits! I love the paper selection in each kit (especially these Lawn Fawn papers), the exclusive stamp set and some fun elements that inspire me to do something different each month! For example, the beautifully colored paper straws.
If you subscribe the kit only costs a mere $19.95 and that’s what I call a serious value.
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Before we get started let’s talk GIVEAWAYS! Leave a comment on this blog post and one lucky winner from my blog will receive a $50.00 E-gift voucher to shop at the Simon Says Stamp store! (A random winner will be drawn at 9am EST on Sat. 3.9.13) If you are a number person that means that Simon Says Stamp will be giving away $550.00 during this hop. Yes, that is five hundred and fifty dollars lol! I encourage you to comment on ALL of the designers blogs for  more chances to win. Best of luck to you 🙂

Immediately upon opening the card kit I knew I had to do something cool with the bright paper straws but, before I started my project I set out to order MORE straws! I want to fill all the holes in my “lollipop  holder” with some pendants or flags that I can use to create quick cards with. It seems like I never have the right card for the right occasion. The stamp set in the card kit had the perfect sentiments for everyday sayings that was just what I needed! Thank You Simon!

Can you tell that I had so much fun stamping the flowers and vines? I did and that’s why I made more shapes using these Simon Says Stamp exclusive dies. I have a nice stash to use for several occasions and it was worth the work.  Hero Arts inks compliment Lawn Fawn’s papers beautifully and I used the papers colors to guide me with the ink colors from Hero Arts. (see supply list)

Love the pendants from Spellbinders that I made my “flags” with using the sturdy paper straws. I wanted to show you when I need a card I remove the straw from the pendant to make a quick card. Depending on the card I might keep the straw intact.

In the photo above I wanted to show you how I used one of these Apothecary shapes from Simon Says to make a quick card. (The rest will be adhered to more straws when they arrive and placed in my lollipop holder.) I was so pleased with the strength of the straws. VERY STRONG!

Here is a close up of the card. I used the white pen on the leaves and the flower centers. The banners on this card are created from the washi tape in the card kit.

The apothecary labels were traced on the Lawn Fawn papers so I would have a frame around my stamped center. If you lean the pencil at an angle on the die …. you can draw the line further from the edge …this way you get a nice thick frame that off sets your stamped center.

You will be amazed with the different flower combinations you can create with the stamp set. I used some white gel pen on each pendant and used some white Enamel Accents too.

You can also see how the Hero Arts inks look so beautiful with the Lawn Fawn papers. I loved dotting the flowers centers and adding a white line down each leaf.

I cut my paper straws from the kit in half! Pretty tricky huh? I thought I should point this out because they were a regular size when I received them.

The white unicorn ink was stamped in the flowers center with the mulit dots from the stamp set.
 Once the white ink was dry I added more dots with a gel pen …..off center.… on top of the white ink.
Don’t worry if your stamping isn’t perfect. See the bottom flower on the pendant? I used the white gel pen to hid that extra ink between the petals. The white spaces on the flowers I colored in with a marker. 

Thank You so much for your visit today!The next stop in the Simon Says Stamp March 2013 Card Kit hop is my friend, the ever so talented, kind and handiest woman you will ever meet..Shari Carroll.If you encounter a broken link, go back to the beginning and you will get the list of the participants. Happy Hopping! Hugs, Kathy

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  4. Kailash says

    Wow, you created some amazing projects. Love your lollipop holder and all the cute flags. You are very inspiring. Thanks for sharing these lovely ideas!!!

  6. Maryann says

    What an awesome idea Kathy, and you´re right, we always miss exactly the one we need for some reason. This is really great and sooo cool.

  14. Anonymous says

    Your stuff is so awesome! I love the color combinations you used, and the way you made the different flowers! You gave me much inspiration!

  23. cutiephinphin says

    Wow pretty creations! Love the banners and those yummy papers you used. The whole set up is just so cheery. Thanks for the inspiration and for the chance to win.

  30. Becky says

    I love those paper straw flags. I always see those straws and never knew what I’d do with them- flags are such a great idea!!

  33. gRiSeL™ says

    Eeeeek!! What fun little banners you made there!!!! GORGEOUS and fun colors on all those adorable projects–LOVE them all!!! (:

  34. gRiSeL™ says

    Eeeeek!! What fun little banners you made there!!!! GORGEOUS and fun colors on all those adorable projects–LOVE them all!!! (:

  35. gRiSeL™ says

    Eeeeek!! What fun little banners you made there!!!! GORGEOUS and fun colors on all those adorable projects–LOVE them all!!! (:

  38. Hanneke says

    Wow, that card kit is great, I love the projects you made using it! Your use of the DP and stamps is gorgeous! Hugs, Hanneke

  42. Barb says

    What a great idea to create elements for future cards that can be put together depending on the occasion. I love the banners you created with the flower stamps. thanks so much for your creative ideas. I love visiting your blog on a regular basis and I go away with my head spinning with good ideas.

  47. StephG. says

    Wowza, Kathy, so much spring in one post! Love love love love how you layered the flower stamps and added details! Very pretty.

  48. L Fodor says

    Fun cards, love the bright colors. Looking forward to getting my card kit. Going to use your cards for inspiration. Thanks for sharing.

  51. cissi says

    That is so clever, so I think I have to do like that too. I mean why not keep stamoing and making more when you already have all the things out.

  77. stick says

    I adore all the details you added with the white pen!! And what a great idea to create a bunch of sentiment tags in advance.

  82. Barbara says

    These make me happy just to look at them. Your ideas are so clever and so colorful and what a great idea to make lots at one time. Your cards are so fun and so cheerful and all this is very inspiring! I’m loving seeing all the creative ways in which this kit can be used!

  83. nancy y says

    What a great post – so many fantastic ideas. I’ve only used my stamps once so far, but I’m itching to get more done. Love those banners and label ideas.

  94. Marlene Diefendorf says

    Wowser Kathy… everything is gorgeous! I’m really loving the cute pennants and the card with the circle element for the sentiment. Thank you for so much awesome inspiration!

  97. Chris says

    OMG, the colors are just so inspirational. I have belonged to SSS card Kit since the first release, Just love to get the kit every month.

  100. Sandra says

    wonderful ideas here – I like the idea of making a whole bunch of medallions at one time to have on store for future cards …
    thanks for the inspiration.
    Sandra ltb

  104. Ann K says

    Love the lollipop holder – great use for card making embellishments. Thanks for sharing and the chance to win.

  106. Pat Kinkaid says

    Those are great projects, and I love the ways you used the white gel pen to liven up the stamped images. I’ll be trying that technique!

  111. mtscrapgal says

    You used the kit to maximum greatness, Kathy. Lovely card focals for lots of cards and to fill your lolipop holder too. hehe.Thanks

  125. Anonymous says

    Beautiful work as usual, Kathy! Love the pennants and labels and the fabulous ink and paper colours.

  127. Kelly says

    wowzers, you went to town with those stamps and papers. LOVE those pendants! the stamping is too cute and your post really shows how to layer those stamps! CUTE!

  133. CandyW says

    I am loving your pennants, and also love the idea of making them ahead and having them ready to go when you need a card!!!

  139. Darlene Satkewich says

    Wow…what a great idea to make up the banners ahead of time! Love your stamping and color combos!

  140. Charmaine says

    Cute idea! Love the colors in the kit. And I love your “lollipop” holder…I’ve never seen anything like it…great way to display your banners!

  141. Denise Bryant says

    Fabulous! I love the flags and the die cuts! I feel a shopping spree coming on! So many things I want to try! Thanks for the great ideas you shared with us! Fabulous kit!
    DeniseB

  146. Wyvern says

    I love how you used those paper straws! I’m putting those on my wish list as they are TOO CUTE! Thanks so much for the amazing ideas! Everything is BEAUTIFUL!

  149. MLiss3 says

    Love the ideas of the banner sayings along with the others. Great ideas for cards and easily changeable.
    Very cute!

  152. Linda says

    What a good idea..I love the flags with the straws. So cute. Good idea for the embellishments. Lovely work!
    Linda t

  157. Jen McD says

    I am drooling over all of those gorgeous flowers!!!! I think I now *need* the field greens shadow ink you used! And, what a fabulous idea to have your card elements ready to go ahead of time–brilliant.

  161. Barb Ghig says

    I really love how you created your banners…so clever! Love your cards, too! Thanks so much for sharing your wonderful ideas with us!

  162. Melinda Ferraz says

    WOW!! Love the banners with the straws. Thanks for the chance to win and sharing your amazing projects.

  168. Laurie says

    What great ideas for the kit – you’ve made it super simple to put together a ton of cards now that you have all the focal points pre-done. Great job! BTW, your lollipop holder is adorable!

  174. hollygsater says

    Beautiful, beautiful, beautiful!!! I think I NEED this set! I love your idea of making the pieces to just throw on a card as you need it! This was an inspiring post! Thanks for all the pictures and inspiration!

  181. Cheryl W says

    Those little flags are a fantastic, time-saving idea! Thanks for the inspiration. I always love and admire your unique ideas.

  185. joy says

    WOW, Kathy! What fabulous use for the straws and I love how you have created so many great focal images to use for future cards. This is a great idea. The white pen highlights are also SO very sweet. Thanks for the fun post!

  189. Suzanne says

    OMG Kathy!
    Your projects are so GORGEOUS! I love your cute little flags and cards….and your stamping is just SO BEAUTIFUL! Thank you for sharing your project ideas! Have a wonderful day! 🙂

    Suzanne

  194. Stardoz says

    Kathy,

    You have wonderful ideas for cards. They are all so cute & unique. Thanks for sharing and for a opportunity to win.

  210. stampsilly71 says

    Oh my gosh your bright beautiful work with the flowers is AMAZING! I love the pendants and your idea to pre-make some to use as you need them for cards, what a great time saver…the sayings do look like they are so multi-purpose!!!!

  214. jengd says

    Your little banner/pennant pieces are adorable and I love the way you’re displaying them for quick use. Great idea!

  222. Angela Restad says

    I seen the back of those little banners in the post of your scrap room and I was wondering what they where, how cute love them all you put so much little detail in your card and that is amazing!

  226. adele holcomb says

    These are all wonderful projects! The little pennants on straws are so cute; and I especially like your little apothecary sentiment labels. What a great idea to keep these elements around for quick cards!

  238. paperpapier says

    a truly inspiring tips indeed…I love the cute and lovely sentiments…what a great idea to stamp the sentiment on patterned papers and adhered to various die-cut shapes..!!!

  239. Angie Linton says

    Such a fabulous idea! All your pennants and labels are so pretty. Love you lollipop holder too.

  244. Unknown says

    The detail on the apothecary labels and the pennants is striking. I love the idea of making small detailed pieces as focal points on the card.

  249. Mrs. Hill says

    Kathy, you ALWAYS amaze me with the different things you do. You take the same stamp set and make it custom. The details with the white gel pen really make a great statement. Who would’ve thought such a small detail would make such a large difference? Same with the white enamel accents. All of the colors are bright and happy! I love the stamp layering on the pieces too. I forget what a great dimensional look that gives. Gotta remember that for my crafting… The scallops on the pennants are a wonderful touch and I love the banners made with the washi tape! Great inspiration! Thanks for sharing!

  254. Madeline Rains says

    Fantastic! I really appreciate you showing also that your stamping isn’t always perfect and giving us a hint as to how to repair mistakes. You are so talented.

  259. Kathy Mc says

    WOW, Kathy, this post was loaded with inspiration. Such a great idea to create similar flags & images to have ready in advance for those special cards, especially when short on time. Chuckled about you cutting the straws in half…but great idea. What a fun card kit for March. Thanks for the chance to win a $50 E-Card for SSS!

  260. deesdesigns says

    Thank you, Thank you, Thank you for sharing an idea of how to use the pennant dies. I have them and I struggle with ways to use them – no more. Thanks so much for the inspiration!

  268. Angel says

    Paper Straws, new to me, and such awesome colors!
    And a lollipop holder? Also, new to me. When I saw it on your desk in your new studio pics, I thought it was a vase! Such fun projects, just like the stamps and colors in this kit.

  269. Billie A says

    Great tutorial on how to, I love the hints you also mentioned. Great flags and yes those straws are sturdy. I was surprised when I got my kit how stiff they actually are. I love your lollipop holder and great idea make ahead for those special pieces you need. I love the colors you chose also. I cant wait to play with this stamp set. It was a favorite kit. Thanks for giving me ideas. Love your work. Thanks for sharing.

  272. Kris in Alaska says

    Lots of fabulous ideas! It’s nice to know others don’t stamp perfectly every time but fix it and go on!

    Kris in Alaska
    funamom at yahoo dot com

  276. Carol says

    Just love the pendants, Kathy – absolutely adorable! I really like the details you added with the white gel pen.

  278. karenelr says

    Absolutely jaw-dropping, Kathy! Ohh, I really loved the colors you used on the flowers inside the circle with the “with” sympathy card! Fabulous! Thanks for sharing!

  281. Jasmine says

    I love that you did something totally different with the kit, transforming it into a set of flags. They’d be perfect on cupcakes or with other treats!

  300. Katie says

    This is definitely a great stamp set and you have used it well! I love all of the tags you made along with your flags. Also love how you used the washi tape as little banners! Thanks for sharing.

    Katie B.

  301. Paula (PEP) says

    An absolutely original & brilliant idea with those straws plus I’d not have guessed it was a lollipop stand. Love the way you’ll be ready for any event. Your whitework with the flower centres is beautifully effective – these days when I see a white gel pen I think of you!
    Paula (PEP)

  308. Cheryl says

    OMGosh, all these are so cute! My favs are the ones made with the apothecary labels and the pretty sympathy card underneath. It amazes me how much you are able to get out of simple stamp sets. You are an inspiration!

  310. Janet says

    Wow totally amazing projects! This has inspired me to play with my kit! Thanks for the chance to win! God bless~

  311. Janet says

    Wow totally amazing projects! This has inspired me to play with my kit! Thanks for the chance to win! God bless~

  312. judkajudi says

    Kathy, you have outdone even yourself! What an incredible display of what can be done with that SS monthly kit!! Thank you for so much inspiration in just one blog post!!

  313. Krista W says

    So bright and beautiful, a perfect pick me up for a dreary day. Thanks for sharing all the tips, I love all the detail in your projects, just stunning.

  319. Nina says

    I appreciate the tips on using the dies. I have this kit and can’t wait to implement your suggestions.

  321. Dottie J says

    I LOVE the idea of premaking all the sentiment shapes to have a quick finish for a card in a hurry. Beautiful work!

  339. calamity jane says

    Oh My, Kathy!!! You really outdid yourself today! I adore the lollipop holder/peacock with the pennants in it! Thanks for sharing all of your tips too!!!!

  340. Flo says

    Your label and pennants are so cute. Great idea using the paper straws to display them until you use them.

  341. Brenda says

    Your projects are breathtaking and this March kit is the epitome of SPRING! It’s such a vibrant, happy collection!

  350. Robin says

    Love how you combined the stamps with the Simon Says Dies, so creative! So springy and happy! Thanks for all the inspiration!!!

  357. Moosisk says

    I love your flags and pendants! There are SO many ways to use them on cards or other projects. Thanks for the inspiration AND chance to win an E-giftcard. 😀

  360. Kathy W says

    Those little flags are so cute! Why didn’t I think of that? Thanks for sharing and giving me a chance to win a shopping spree!

  362. Ruth G says

    Wow! You really went to town! What a great way to get lots of different elements created at one time ready to use! I can’t believe that all those pennants are stamped! They look just like patterned paper! Thanks so much for sharing!

  363. byAnnette says

    Love Love Love the Pennants!
    and the apothecary shaped sentiments too!!

    Great idea to make them ahead and use as needed.

    The colors are so cheerful
    and the stamp set looks like a lot of fun to work with.

  365. Renee says

    Kathy, you have outdone yourself!!! These projects are so beautiful, really love the way you used the flower stamps! TFS

  370. Heather says

    Girl you had some great ideas for this one! This was the most unique post so far on the hop. Love love LOVE the little flags you put together with the straws! That was so cool! Thanks for sharing! Have a great weekend!

  371. lynda says

    It looks like you had a grand time playing with the stamps! Love your scallop-edged pendants on the straws!

  375. Terri Bendert says

    LOVE IT. You are so creative. Great job. I went to Simon Says Stamp for the Apothecary die set, trying to make sure each shape comes in more than one size. It didn’t look like it on the website, but I’m assuming as yours look layered. Just love them.

    Thanks for sharing

  377. DreamsUnltd says

    Love these! I owe embellishments for my scrap club swap, so guess what I’ll be making!

    Cyndi at Live A Vital Life dot com

  385. Prentzess says

    What fun ways to use small paper scraps! It makes me want to stamp in new ways.

  390. Maria B. says

    Love your pendants and how much effort you made to embellish further the stamped images. Seems a lot of work but the result is amazing. Good job! Thanks for your tips, too.

  391. CanadianScraps43 says

    You never cease to amaze me with your creativity and desire to go above and beyond. Wow. The variety and the amount of projects are totally wonderful. Love those straws as well and your thank you shape cards are a splendid idea for those who have been so kind to others. Thanks for sharing.

  392. amesari88 says

    Super fun ideas! Thank you for pointing out that the Hero Arts inks match the paper. I’ll add them to my wish list. Thanks!

  400. Casper says

    Kathy,truely inspired and so clever!Fantastic projects and I love how you are creating and thinking ahead!Those flowers are so vibrant,he images are so crisp with the inks you have used!

  416. Stacy B says

    I am in LOVE with that lollipop holder and the pennants you created are fabulous. I can’t possibly pick a favorite since they are all spectacular. It is such a smart idea to make them up ahead of time to add to cards as needed!

  420. Cheryl S. says

    Oh my I think I have to buy this stamp set/kit and those Hero Art Inks are luscious. Thanks for your inspiration.

  425. Gladys Cravitz says

    Kathy your work is beautiful. Your instructions for your projects are so good, love adding the white gel pen to accent the flowers – sooo pretty.

  427. Lady Fair says

    Wowzer, your cards are so bright and fresh, just popping with color! Love how you used the straws, and cutting them in half, what a fab idea!

  433. Diana says

    WOW! Love your projects and I absolutely adore your little tags. Thanks so much for sharing and for the chance to win.

  435. diana says

    Wow, awesome cards-to-be and cards. Thank you so much for all the technique tips and great ideas for making my creative so much more productive. TFS 😉

  438. Kyle4143 says

    What a great idea! I love the pennants! Greatt idea to make ahead and then select one as you need it for the card. Great colors

  450. Geralyn says

    Kathy, what a wonderful idea to create all the pennants and labels to have on hand. Thanks for sharing your colorful creations.

  452. Marty says

    Thanks for sharing your stamping “oops” as well as successes. Darling little pennants. Really enjoyed your post-

  455. Anonymous says

    what a great collection you have show cased the new stamp set just wonderfully victoria pollard x

  459. SheriE. says

    I like the way you used the white gel pen and ink to highlight the flowers. The straws are so cute I almost don’t want to use them. I just want to look at them.

  461. Beth says

    WOW! Stunning! I love the little set of toppers! Such a beautiful kit too, thanks so much for the chance to win!

    Love Beth xx

  463. Cindy W says

    I got the card kit and I love the stamp set so much. Definitely going to try these banners out this weekend after I order some more straws!

  472. marylouh says

    The colors are so bright and cheerful. I would love to have $50 to spend on Simon Says webpage. I can see so many things I really “need”. Great job on your projects.

  473. paulettesprettypapercrafts says

    Hi Kathy! You are having so much fun in your new craft studio. I love the pennants on the straws, they are so cute and fun. And the other framed embellishments too, what a great idea to make a batch for quick cards later. This months kit looks like a lot of Spring fun..

  474. Flamingo Fan says

    You are so creative in making the banners. What a great idea to have these on hand as use as needed. No mess, no stress at the last moment and they give inspiration in making the right card for each one.

    Thanks for the opportunity to enter for a prize. I am defnitely going to use your idea for the banners.

  475. Priya says

    OMG! Such an awesome output from this march kit.. Amazing projects and so innovative..
    Thank you so much for sharing these projects.. n a chance to win SSS gift voucher..

  476. Barbie D. says

    I love how much fun your projects are and the colors are so beautiful. You have given me some wonderful ideas, thank you.

  477. MaRyKaY says

    I like the look of the dots in the center of the flowers using the gel pen after you stamped with white gave them the perfect shading. All of those projects are gorgeous. Thanks for sharing

  497. Tracey McNeely says

    An amazing post for the Blog Hop. I love those tags and especially those pennants. Will definitely be thinking about those for my daughters sweet 16 this summer. Thanks for the chance!

  498. Heidi May says

    amazing, thank you for reminding me that I can use other things to make stuff with this set – love the pennants. Thank you for inspiring me!

  503. Kathleen Cline says

    Thanks for having the awesome giveaway…I would love to win something. Also thanks for sharing your artwork with as well. Happy Spring everyone.

  505. Jennifer says

    This blog hop was a great idea. Love all of the samples. My goal is to use up each of these kits before the next one arrives. HA HA Thanks for sharing.

  507. Kerry says

    I just adore your sentiment shapes! Such a smart way to use scraps while growing your stash of sentiments! I absolutely have to try that!

    Thanks for sharing!

  508. Anonymous says

    Really like the little flags as embelishments ready to use when I need a card in a hurry. Will try to make some of these. Great ideas. Thanks for sharing.

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