Wednesday, January 23, 2013

Simon Says Stamp Valentine's Day Blog Hop and Giveaway!

Hi everyone!

Love is in the air! Welcome to the Simon Says Stamp Valentine's Day Blog Hop! This is the time of year when our focus turns to making special cards and projects for those who are nearest and dearest to our hearts. Simon Says Stamp has released some fabulous 2013 Valentine's Day stamps and dies to help create these projects.

If you are just joining us please start the hop at the Simon Says Stamp Blog. If you've been following along you should have arrived from the amazingly talented Nichol Magouirk's blog.

For today's blog hop I've created 2 cards. (For a bonus project check out my Simon Says Stamp Challenge post for today which is found just below this one).

I've really been wanting to try the chalkboard technique that seems to be all the rage these days and thought a number of the new Simon Says Stamp Valentine's Day stamps would work perfectly for this. I followed Betsy Veldman's tutorial found HERE.


Click on any of the product pictures to see the item in the Simon Says Stamp store:


For my second card I focused one using the new Lots of Hearts stamp set with the coordinating Large Hearts dies to create a fun clean and simple window card.





And now to the giveaway part! Just leave a comment on this blog post and one lucky winner will receive a Simon Goodie Bag (if you know Heidi, it will be a good one!). We will draw the winner on Thursday morning 1/31/13 at 9:00 AM EST. so be sure to leave your comment by then. 

Thanks for visiting! The next stop in the Simon Says Stamp Valentine’s Day Blog Hop is the amazing Debby Hughes. If while hopping, you encounter a broken link, you can go back to the beginning for links to everyone who is participating in the hop.

Thanks so much for stopping by
Sarah

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Becky S. said...

Love the cards! Thanks for sharing your creativity!

Katy said...

Both of these cards are awesome! Love that chalkboard effect! :)

Sue McRae said...

Two fabulous cards Sarah! Love the chalkboard card and that big bow!

Ava said...

Sarah, such fun and creative cards! Thanks for sharing them with us.

Anonymous said...

Love the window card - sooo cute!

Hippymom83 said...

Super cute! I love the little heart shaped window! :)

Terri (blindstamper) said...

I love both cards...WOW, what a bow (I could never do that), and CAS is always a fave.

Anonymous said...

Love, love, love the chalkboard. This will be a new trend??? I know I will be doing it. Onepinkdaisy

Suzanne said...

Fun cards. I love the second one - definitely my style.

Unknown said...

Sarah, your cards are always so clean and beautiful. I love both of these! :)

Lil said...

I love both cards.The second is clean and simple good for mass producing.

Lori Hefner said...

Lori H.

Beautiful cards!! Thank you for sharing:)

Moe Slater said...

So simple...yet totally fabulous!!

mariangel said...

wow lovely cards the second one stole my heart thanks

Anabé said...

Precioso Trabajo!!

marking said...

Love the colors on the 2nd card

maria f. said...

It is SUCH a treat to come here and see your work. Thought I would comment about #1, but then I saw #2. Here goes:
#1 - your "chalkboarding" is great (love those embossed banners) but I'm gaga over your embellishing with those PPs and your placement of the hearts and buttons. And then that whopper bow.
#2 - so soft and sweet and full of interest. Great die to use for a window.

Rachel B. said...

Beautiful cards!

Michelle M said...

I am having fun seeing all these pretty ideas. I am really liking the chalkboard trend. Yours is the second I've seen today. It's great!

Felicia - Scrapper in the Making said...

I really need to get working on my cards for valentines. I'm loving that chalkboard card for sure. Both cards are amazing. TFS, Smooches...

M Munn said...

LOVE THESE!!! TFS!

Deirdre said...

Two stunning yet completely different cards Sarah - love them both.

theinkingarden said...

lovin' the chalkboard ideas..and lovin' all these products from simon..awesome seeing all of the different uses

Jennifer Jackson said...

I love the pink and teal color combo!

Margreet said...

2 beautiful creations!
xxx Margreet

crafter said...

Beautiful!

Jenny said...

LOVE your cards!

lisa808 said...

Two great cards. I really like the chalkboard technique and pretty bow on your first card.

Adriana Reyes said...

Beautiful!!! I want to be as creative!!

lkdeli said...

Very cute cards. The chalkboard card is very elegant with the bow. Thanks for sharing.

Connie F. said...

"LOVE" your cards. Can't wait to get some of the new SSS goodies. Thanks for the chance to win!

Scrapycandy said...

I really have to try the chalk board concept. And I love your window card too. Thanks for the inspiration!

Lisa said...

I am in love with the chalkboard effect and that window card is fab!

Wendance Designs said...

love the bow and the punched out heart!!!!

rscholz said...

Love your cards and stamps. Really liked how you did the chalkboard card. thanks for sharing.

Carmen said...

Love your chalkboard card, it is just adorable,

Angie M said...

Great cards - both are really cute! I'm enjoying the chalkboard look I've been seeing

Anonymous said...

Beautiful cards - love that heart window! <3

Gabriele said...

I love your use of the heart dies! And I really like the splash of color on the chalkboard card. I like the chalkboard look, but they all look so similar. I thought your color borders and the connection to the chalkboard with the hearts and the button is ingenious. Loved it!

aknancy said...

Cute Cards.
I have been wanting to try the chalkboard technique! Thanks for sharing.

Heather K. said...

I am in love with your color combos!! Thanks for sharing.

Monika/Buzsy said...

These are so pretty! Especially love the chalkboard card.

Jennifer Fountain said...

Super cute. Love all the embossing but then I love the simple little popped up hearts. Adorable!!!

mtscrapgal said...

Great example of the trendy "blackboard" style card. Loved the die cut heart in the second card. Thanks

Flo said...

What great cards. How fun!

Barbara said...

Beautiful cards. Love the stamps and dies.

Heidi O! said...

THANK YOU FOR THE GREAT CARDS - GORGEOUS!

Aida said...

I just love that ribbon!! Great Cards!

Lynda M said...

Great cards. I too am dying to try the chalkboard technique.

jan farnworth said...

nice v-day cards.

Lisa E. said...

Great cards. TFS.

Mags said...

Both cards are beautiful. Thank you for sharing.

SHartl said...

Love this fresh and fun cards, especially the cut out on the 2nd one!

Deb Hardy said...

Hi Sarah! Love, love, love your take on a chalkboard card. The soft blue AND your gorgeous bow are so unexpected--gorgeous! Thanks for sharing your creations.

Julie said...

Very cute...love your colors!

Kerry M said...

What a great way to include the sentiment as part of the cover and the inside of the card! Love that idea!

Unknown said...

Love the banner... The cut out in the card to show 'Love' is a great idea...

Ava Gavloski said...

sarah, your cards are beautifully designed and you showcase the stamps so well.... bravo
ava g

Melinda said...

Gorgeous hearts! Love the cutout in the second one!

Betty Meyskens said...

Love both of your cards, especially that you created two totally different looks. The chalkboard effect is so popular today and it is cool to see how it can be incorporated into a Valentine's card that is still romantic.

Anonymous said...

Another great blackboard card! Too adorable!

karenelr said...

I love what you did to your cards! So perfectly fun and simple, too! Thank you for sharing!

Shanta said...

Such a lovely creation!!

Debra said...

Awesome designs and use of colors! Have to say the second card is my favorite due to the simplicity, yet so elegant.

Jamsa said...

Love that "Loads of Love" stamp, think I gotta have it!

SandiL said...

I love the window card so simple and so elegant and happy all at once! Thanks for sharing

Unknown said...

Fab cards!

Melinda Ferraz said...

Very Cute Cards!!

Kathy W said...

Very nice cards. Thanks for sharing and for the chance to win!

featherlanecardsgifts said...

Love your cards - especially like how the second one could be for women or men.

Rufred said...

Loving the blog hop...so many great ideas.

Melissa Bi. said...

love the chalkboard effect and the peek-a-boo heart is precious.

Anonymous said...

Such fun cards - especially love the chalkboard style one ! Thanks for sharing !

karenajo

Bunnyfreak said...

Love the cutout idea.

Chantal said...

Love, love, love the hearts with the cutout. It's adorable!

Unknown said...

I love them both! Thank you for posting the link to the tutorial. Will have to try his for myself

Katie said...

Love both cards! But especially the colors in the second and that cut out heart! Thanks for sharing.

Katie B.

Shauna said...

LOVE your cards Sarah!! Thanks to everybody for the chance to win SSS goodies!

Lucy Newton said...

Lovely cards!!!

Ciacchina said...

Belle!

Cecilia Hsieh said...

Love both cards! TFS!

moi said...

I love chalkboard technique I try it myself. Your cards are so cute.

Tanja said...

lovely cards, I like the heart window.

Terri Trotter Earley said...

Great cards.

Terri E.

Penny Ward said...

The heart cut out card is so sweet!

Anonymous said...

Great cards. Love the heart 'window'.
Carrie C

Lisa said...

Awww, such stunning cards! Love 'em :)

Idit Art said...

Wow
both great card.
simple is the one I love.

Karen said...

Your cards are stunning! They are very different from one another-love em both!

Ellen said...

Love these cards

Lillian Child said...

Adorable WINDOW card! And love the color combo and that RIBBON on your first card! Thanks for sharing!

Amy Martin said...

Very cute cards. Thanks for sharing them with us.

Deb said...

Nice cards!

tami =) said...

Love the chalkboard style card!!! and that banner!! oh too cute! thanks for sharing! =)

Stacy said...

This is a great hop. Love the cards. The more I see, the more I have to have! lol. Thanks for chance to win, too!

Connie Lutz said...

Such fun cards!

Pink Scissors Design said...

Cute & Adorable cards!

Deborah
pinkscissorsdesign @gmail .com

Robyn said...

Great cards! I especially love the hearts one with the tiny words border at the bottom. Classy touch!

Emily said...

Great cards ... just love them!

scrapper-at-heart said...

Great cards! Especially like the first one! Thanks for sharing!

Caroline said...

Really like this chalkboard effect, so cute!

Pat McCleary said...

Both cards are great; I'm especially loving the 2nd one.

nckaren said...

Plenty to love about your cards - and the new products. Thanks for sharing, Sarah!

Karen Dunbrook said...

Great cards...love the hearts..

Denacline88 said...

lovely cards thanks for sharing

Oxford Mom said...

Inspiration at its best. Thanks for the chance to win.

Kathy Mc said...

Excellent results on your chalkboard card and great choice of stamps, Sarah. Your second card with the variety of hearts and window is delightful. So many wonderful Valentine goodies showcased in this hop!

Nadège said...

Love the bow on the 1st one and the bright and happy colors on the second one. Thanks for sharing.

Andrea said...

What great cards for the occasion!!

cassie said...

Awesome cards! I love the color combo with the black and aqua.

stick said...

I love your second card especially - the cutout is delightful!

Unknown said...

I am just loving these Valentine's-themed stamp sets! I need to get my hands on them! I adore window cards! They are so fun to make and something different for the recipient! Thanks for sharing!

NatQuebec said...

2 nice cars but the first one is stunning :-)

Sue from Oregon said...

Love that you made a detailed card and then a CAS card-such pretty style you have!

Marsha F said...

Beautiful cards! I love the colors & the hearts!

Unknown said...

cute cards!

Shannon83k said...

Great cards

Marjorie said...

Lovely cards. Would be thrilled to receive either.

Laura said...

I adore your chalkboard technique as well as the Lots of Love set you used in the second card. I'm following you now!!

Didi said...

Dois cartões bem diferentes e bem bonitos.
Amei!

Lynne in NI said...

Beautiful cards! I love the chalkboard effect, I'm definitely going to give that a go!

Anonymous said...

I am really liking the looks of the chalkboard cards I have been seeing, very inpiring ideas using the heart collection. Thank you for showing us your lovely work.

Giovana said...

Both cards are great!! Love the heart window in the second one :)

katf said...

Cute Cards!

Charlotte Taylor said...

love the cards

Saire said...

Heart window card-love it!

karen adams said...

Gonna have to try that chalkboard technique, but both cards are so cute!

Unknown said...

Just lovely.

Pamela Alban said...

Love your cards - loving the chalkboard cars and the heart cutout, both are so sweet!

karen said...

both cards are just SO lovely...thank you for sharing..

Suvenkorento said...

Sweet cards! I love the colors on the firts one.

Sheryl said...

Two great techniques...the chalkboard and the window. Loved both cards.

Lucy C. said...

I am sooo loving these gorgeous hearts!!! Awesome cards <3

Kim said...

I love your cards! Thank you for the chalkboard link, very clever. Thank you for the inspiration. Take care. :)

Unknown said...

Sweet and simple is simply the best! Love love the cards!!

Suzanne said...

Second card is my fave.

cghundley said...

Great cards, love the second card
with the cut out.
Carla from Utah

SherylH said...

Two wonderful cards -- really like the colour combinations you have used for both.

handmade_cass said...

Love the window card! And those Simon Says stamps are fantastic.

Barb said...

Love the cards....thanks for sharing.

Unknown said...

Cute cards - thanks so much for sharing your creative spirit with us.

Lynne said...

Love the chalkboard look...tfs!

Katie Ann Brooks said...

that chalkboard card is to die for! Love the other one too!

Unknown said...

Beautiful cards!

Anonymous said...

I love the chalkboard technique, but the second card is really lovely. Thank you for sharing.

Crystalena82 said...

These are both just beautiful. They are so clean and fresh and just gorgeous. Thank you for sharing! :)

Sara said...

So interesting to see what everyone has made of the same supplies. Love your little hearts!

Lynne said...

Love the cards! Also love Betsy Veldman's blackboard technique!

Ashley Neu Design said...

I seriously love both of your cards!

Susanna said...

i love the chalk board idea, must try! hoping on

PEA said...

all of you ladies are inspiring me so I can't wait to get to the studio. Thank you so much:)
Blessings

Unknown said...

I absolutely love your cards, they look so simple and easy to do. I especially like the color you chose for these cards

Lura said...

From complicated to sweet and simple - both cards are great!

Jen said...

I love the window card. Too cute!

JLBOhio said...

Two really cute cards! Thanks for sharing!

Anne Harada said...

Great cards using the wonderful new release products. Wow! So much inspiration, TFS!

Unknown said...

Great inspiration! Hope I win!

Candyj said...

In a word...Wow! Love that red Black and green!

Unknown said...

I really liked the cut-out heart idea on your second card. Nice interest.

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Unknown said...

Really liked the cut-out heart on your second card. Thanks for the wonderful ideas you posted.

Sharon Gray said...

Simply elegant.

Cerina said...

Gorgeous cards, and i love how they are so different. The second ones colours are lovely :)

Lisa Beeman said...

Your chalkboard card is beautiful! (I want to try that technique).

Kat said...

These are both just gorgeous. Love those new products.

Kat x

Kathy/NorthCarolina said...

these are both so great....but I just love the first one...the diagonal stripe offsets the chalkboard look so perfectly. It's fun, and just a little bit nostalgic, too.

Unknown said...

Great cards! Love the negative heart die cut.

Heather Feather said...

Thanks for sharing, your cards are very pretty.

truetome1970 said...

Amazing! So super excited!

Claveh said...

You have been busy! I love the bag and the card is also fantastic! xxx

Lea L. said...

These are all SO cute! Love the sentiments on that first one, and the arrangement of the hearts on the second!

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