Simon Says Stamp Cheer & Joy Release: Reindeer Background by CZ Design

Happy Simon Says Stamp release day!  I'm so excited to be celebrating the Cheer and Joy release with a card made using the new Reindeer Background Stamp by CZ Design.  Cathy Zielske designs the most fantastic products and this is no exception; how great is this background stamp?

As soon as I saw this stamp, I knew I wanted to pair it with one of my all-time favorite holiday dies: Simon's Picture Book Deer die.  I first made a background panel with the Reindeer Background stamp, embossing the images in white on a aqua-colored card base.  I then die cut my deer and colored her (him?  I haven't decided LOL) with Copic markers.  I die cut a separate scarf from red felt and embellished it with tiny french knots for some cute interest.  I then stamped and colored some fun holly and berry images, again coloring them in with bright and fun Copic markers.  I added some stitching to these elements as well... I just can't help myself!

I die cut a stitched rectangle window and layered all my elements up, creating a fun holiday framed image.  Some little pom poms and leaf sequins finished up the deer.  I just love how all of these products paired so well together and made such a fun and festive card!

Links to the products I used are below.  I hope you enjoyed this project today and all of the fantastic inspiration you'll see with this release.  I can't wait to start on some more holiday projects!

Thanks so much for stopping by!  I'll be back with another project tomorrow.  Have a great day!

Stitched Floral Card Using MFT's Merry and Bright Die

Hello again!  I'm back today with a fun holiday card made for My Favorite Things's October holiday release.  I am all about the non-traditional holiday cards this year, whether it be using non-traditional colors or non-holiday products.  For this project, I used both techniques to make this super fun "Merry and Bright" card, and I just love the result!

This card was made using die cuts from my favorite MFT products, and it was so easy to create.  I started the card by die cutting my sentiment from the new Merry and Bright Die-Namics, and I colored it with Copic markers to create an ombre effect.  I then die cut a bunch of flowers and leaves using MFT's Stitched Flowers, Stitched Blooms and Fab Foliage Die-Namics, colored them with Copics, and added white stitching around their edges.  As always, I could not let a card go without just a bit of stitching!  I layered the flowers up to create dimension.

After adhering my sentiment and florals, I also die cut some snowflakes using MFT's Layered Snowflakes and dotted them around my sentiment to add some more holiday cheer.

I just love the way this card came out... just "holiday" enough, and also a fun way to use non-holiday supplies!

Links to the products I used are below.  I participate in the My Favorite Things affiliate program, which means that I receive a small commission at no cost to you when products are purchased through the links I share.  I truly appreciate your support!




I'll be back with another project I made using MFT's October release.  Thank you so much for stopping by and have a wonderful day!

Elevating Your Stencils with Stitching: My Favorite Things Joy Peace Love Stencil

Today is an exciting day!  It's My Favorite Things's holiday release day and there are so many fun and fresh new products!  I am so excited to be here today with a card made with MFT's new Joy Peace Love stencil.  It's no secret that I love adding stitching to my cards... it adds such interesting texture and dimension and an undeniable handmade quality.  I wanted to see if I could elevate a simple stenciled design with some stitching, and I just love the results.

I used my stencil just as it is intended, blending my words in fun pink, red and pool colors with sponge daubers.  I then cut out my panel using MFT's Stitched Rectangle Die-Namics.  Then the fun began... adding the stitching!  I used a paper piercer to poke holes around my words then stitched the words using a simple backstitch.  I also added stitching around the border of my panel using the same stitch.

I then cut out a "Joy" sentiment from MFT's new Joyful Wreath die.  I added another sentiment from the new Merry Moments stamp set, which I stamped on vellum and heat set using clear embossing powder.  Some sequins dotted here and there for a little sparkle and this card was done!

I just love this card... it is clean and simple, but the stitching adds such fun interest.  I hope you're inspired to add some stitching to your cards!

A link to the products I used is below.  I participate in the My Favorite Things affiliate program, which means that I receive a small commission at no cost to you when products are purchased through the links I share.  I truly appreciate your support!

I'll be back with some more projects made with these fun new products.  Thanks so much for stopping by and I'll see you soon!

Simon Says Stamp STAMPTEMBER Blog Party and Stitched Card Showcasing Simon's Radiating Alphas Stamp!

WOOHOO!  It's STAMPtember!  Welcome to the Simon Says Stamp Blog Party celebrating this SUPER fun month.  Does everyone else look forward to this like I do?  I love all the new products and watching companies from this amazing community collaborate together... it's such a great month for stamping!

I was so thrilled to be able to create a project with Simon's new Radiating Alphas background stamp.  What a perfect set for back-to-school season!

I love making circular cards, so I kept the circular design to make an award-themed card for a teacher.  I stamped out the design on aqua-colored cardstock using Versamark ink, and I heat set the image using Hero Arts white embossing powder.  I love the color you can add to images stamped on colored cardstock using thread, so I decided to "color" in my images using stitching.  This was amazingly easy and went quickly.  I kept my stitched simple, just using a backstitch.  I love the colorful, whimsical look this gave to the card!  I added some colored gems from Lucy's Cards to add a bit of sparkle to the background.

I created the remainder of my elements just using my computer.  I typed my sentiments on my computer and printed them out onto different colored cardstocks.  I then ran them through my Minc machine with different foils for some added interest.  I cut out my center circle using a stitched circle die from Simon, and I fussy cut the two "ribbons" that hang from the bottom.  I thought the card needed some extra interest, so I created a large scalloped circle and cut it out using a Silhouette machine (although a simple circle shape would have worked just as well).

This card is so perfect for a teacher... I just love the whimsical nature of this Radiating Alphas stamp!  You can find the entire Simon Says Stamp STAMPtember release HERE.  Be sure to check out all of the fantastic creations being showcased in this blog party... not only is it a TON of fabulous inspiration, but it is also the coolest scavenger hunt EVER.  You can find the entire list HERE.  We are all offering different FREE gifts you can snag when you place a SSS Order.  Using the code in the banner above, you can score a free Unicorn Dust glitter jar!

Links to the products I used are below.  Thanks SO much for stopping by, and have a GREAT time at the blog party today!!!