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
Thanks so much for stopping by!
Sarah
I am so loving these fun hearts... such cute cards...thanks for sharing..
ReplyDeleteSuper cute and simple cards - they look great!
ReplyDeleteGreat cards, love the color choices!
ReplyDeleteGreat cards! Really enjoy them! Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeletelove the blue combination with black .... great work !!!!
ReplyDeleteGreat cards, love the use of black in the first card :)
ReplyDeletelove how you made the words 'pop' in the black bg~
ReplyDeleteyour cards are just so cute! love the little 'love' banner on the chalkboard card. :)
ReplyDeleteThe red and aqua together is really fun!
ReplyDeleteLOOOOOOOOOOOOVE your Cards Sarah!!! You Simply Rock :)
ReplyDeleteThis collection looks awesome!
ReplyDeleteLooking good!
ReplyDeleteThat bow looks fantastic on your first card! Love the heart hole in the second card...
ReplyDeletepick me!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful cards, love the white bow
ReplyDeleteGreat clean and simple cards!
ReplyDeleteI love both cards. They are gorgeous!
ReplyDeletecute!
ReplyDeleteLove both cards. Love the chalk board technique!
ReplyDeleteThese cards are beautiful! Great job!!
ReplyDeleteWow...Love your cards,Sarah! the card with chalkboard technique is my favorite one!
ReplyDeleteThose hearts are amazing...fun ideas!
ReplyDeleteJulie H in MN
You think you've seen it all when it comes to Valentine's Day cards, but yours are truly unique. Love the black, but also love the hearts in the other cards. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteReally love these cards but the first is my favorite! I love that banner, so creative and cool. Thanks for sharing the inspiration with us.
ReplyDeleteI love the cut-out window on the second card...so pretty!
ReplyDeleteI like how you popped out hearts and used reverse die cutting on the same card. Lovely!
ReplyDeleteThe window heart is a very nice surprise. Very cute :)
ReplyDeleteBoth are so beautiful, Love the chalk board card a lot..
ReplyDeleteBoth cards a wonderful.
ReplyDeleteI didn't like black cardstock..till now! Now I have to try this technique! TFS!
ReplyDeleteSuch a cute card! Thanks for sharing your inspiration with us :)
ReplyDeleteI just love your cards! I like the simplicity of the second card. The first as a great look! Love the colors!!!!
ReplyDeleteCute cards - I love the clean and simple look. Thanks for the chance to win!
ReplyDeleteGreat cards...I love them both. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteTotally adorable. Love the peek-a-boo window in the second card and the huge bow on the first.
ReplyDeleteThese are great! Love them.
ReplyDeleteLove that big pretty bow! thanks for sharing such pretty cards!
ReplyDeleteLove these love cards so much!!!
ReplyDeleteWow! These are both so gorgeous. I love the colors of the first one -- something about that blue and red with the chalkboard look. And the cut out on the 2nd one? Adorable
ReplyDeleteThis collection looks awesome!
ReplyDeleteThanks for the V -day inspiration!
ReplyDeleteYour cards are beautiful! Thanks for the inspiration!
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Sarah, these are both seriously fabulous! Perfect designs!!!
ReplyDeleteSuch fun cards for Valentine's day. Love them both, but especially the chalkboard with crisp white bow...
ReplyDeleteReally cute cards!
ReplyDeleteVery simple. I like them. Thanks for sharing with us.
ReplyDeleteWow!! 2 fabulous cards, Sarah! I love the 'chalkboard' look of the first and the sweet and CAS design of the second!!
ReplyDelete-Stephanie
Simon Says Stamp!
Both cards are sooo great, but to be honest I just LOVE the first one, even I also like the other one, but there´s something about the fitrst one, that really tricks me here.
ReplyDeleteAwesome cards, girl!~
ReplyDeleteSarah, These are absolutely lovely! Your peekaboo heart is perfect :) Such great cards. You are a star!
ReplyDeleteLove the window you created in the second card!
ReplyDeleteThe chalkboard effect looks awesome. And I like that it could be a masculine card just by omitting the ribbon. The window card is really cute. Can't wait to try making window cards.
ReplyDeleteBoth those cards are gorgeous in their own way. The first is so striking in it's colours, but still clean, and the 2nd so simple but stunning.
ReplyDeleteLove that chalkborad look..but for me the CAS card does the trick.. the patterns on the hearts are so cute. TFS!
ReplyDeletethe simplicity of the last card is beautiful!
ReplyDeleteGreat work! Both cards are fantastic!
ReplyDeleteYour cards are fantastic and great use of the chalkboard technique. I love the uniqueness of each card, kudos!
ReplyDeletefun playful cards
ReplyDeletegreat cards! love the chalkboard effect on the first, and the clean lines of the second!
ReplyDeleteThose heart stamps and dies have been in my cart since before Christmas - I am losing my battle to not hit "check out"
ReplyDeletegreat cards! tfs!
ReplyDeleteVery pretty cards!
ReplyDeleteLove the chalkboard card! So clever! :)
ReplyDeleteSarah, you gave me new inspiration that black color can also be on a valentine day card. Thanks for sharing :)
ReplyDeleteLoving that little woodgrain heart!
ReplyDeleteSo cute, I absolutely love them both! :)
ReplyDelete-Kelli
Like the shadow effect of the stamps on the black paper. Nice! Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteFabulous cards, love the hearts
ReplyDeleteLouise :)
Oh, look at all this yumminess!! Love 'em!!!
ReplyDeleteLinda
The teal and black look awesome together.
ReplyDeleteLOVe
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the chalkboard!
I've never tried it---thanks for the inspiration!
This is my fave so far!
I've seen a few chalkboard techniques done and I am very inspired to give it a go. I am also into the die negative use and I think the hearts look fabulous too!
ReplyDeleteGreat cards ! Thanks for the inspiration.
ReplyDeleteFabulous cards! I love the colour combination on the first one, and that beautiful bow!
ReplyDeleteStunning cards!
ReplyDeleteWow! You rocked your cards!!! I so love all the sentiments and hearts you used!!!!! sigh!
ReplyDeleteOMG these are so adorable & I love the bow on the first card!
ReplyDeleteThe first card reminds me a little bit of a tie on a white skirt, but the second is great with the haert-window!
ReplyDeletelovely cards, love the clean look of them, thanks for all the inspiration!
ReplyDeleteLove your nice simple cards especially the first chalk card. Thanks for sharing your ideas!
ReplyDeleteNice to see both simple and complex designs. Unusual use of the images and text and very creative. Thanks!
ReplyDeleteJust beautiful. I love the little peek-a-boo cutout for the Love sentiment. <3
ReplyDeleteMore great ideas with those stinking cute hearts!!!!
ReplyDeleteLove the first one...lovin' the chalkboard look!! Lee-Ann :)
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Gorgeous cards! Especially your little peek-a-boo cutout. Thanks for sharing!!!
ReplyDeleteI really like the peek aboo card! Great color choices:)
ReplyDeletega ga ga gorgeous cards!!!
ReplyDeleteWow, I'm really loving these products. Love the hearts, and your projects!
ReplyDeleteboth the cards are jus awesome...... no words.... the chalk technique has come out some well.....
ReplyDeletejus came hopping and found a wonderful blog..... so now i have a one blog to follow....... :)
Beautiful cards! :)
ReplyDeleteGreat cards! I love the colors!
ReplyDeleteThanks for the chance to win! Love the cards!
ReplyDeletegreat cards!! thanks for sharing :)
ReplyDeletelove the hearts! so cute! :)
ReplyDeleteYour cards amazing, I love the chalkboard effect card and the other one is so pretty & delicate
ReplyDeleteLovely cards, thanks for
ReplyDeletesharing them.
I LOVE your work Sarah ^^
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Lunéa♥
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I LOVE your work Sarah ^^
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Lunéa♥
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beautiful! love the chalkboard effect & the window :) thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeletegreat cars - loving that bow!
ReplyDeleteSandra ltb
Your cards are wonderful, Sarah! So many great ideas for my V-cards!
ReplyDeletelove the cut-out heart! TFS!
ReplyDeleteLoving the window in that last card! TFS!
ReplyDeleteThese are awesome! And the chalkboard look is one that I'm dying to try, too!
ReplyDeleteLooks super cute! Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteBoth are fab! Love the chalkboard effect and the ink colors on the second are wonderful!
ReplyDeleteSo, so cute! Love the chalkboard look!
ReplyDeleteWow! what beautiful cards. I just love the chalkboard technique and will have to 'attempt' to try it! Tks for the inspiration!
ReplyDeleteWow! The chalkboard technique worked perfect on you first card!
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Eleonor
Gotta be in it to win it ;)
ReplyDeleteI LOVE the simplicity of the second card. Thanks for the chance to play and hopefully win.
ReplyDeleteI'm really liking that chalkboard technique! Thanks for sharing your lovely cards :)
ReplyDeleteAmazing how you make simple look beautiful in the 2nd card, and have to try the chalkboard effect...
ReplyDeleteLove the chalkboard look - and the peek-a-boo window on the 2nd card. Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous chalkboard card! I really need to try my hand at this trend before it's no longer cool!
ReplyDeleteTwo very different cards, but each with great visual appeal!
ReplyDeleteEach card so different and each one so fabulous. Love the colors you used.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful cards!!! Love your chalkboard card. The heart window card is amazing too.
ReplyDeleteOne word: FABULOUS!
ReplyDeleteI am so loving these fun hearts... such cute cards...thanks for sharing..
ReplyDeleteSarah, so much love for your Love window card - simple but lovely. Thanks for sharing your talent and thanks to SSS for a chance to win some goodies.
ReplyDeletesoo cool!
ReplyDeletethe the simpleness
ReplyDeleteYour cards are beautiful! thanks for the wonderful ideas!
ReplyDeletelove the shadow effect
ReplyDeleteBeautiful x love how you have used the hearts x
ReplyDeletegorgeous cards, the black, aqua and red really caught my eye!
ReplyDeleteLove the heart stamps and die cuts.
ReplyDeleteLove the combo - never would have thought to use turquoise!
ReplyDeleteI love the hearts. These are very sweet cards.
ReplyDeleteOne bold card...one delicate card. Great job in showing the choices one can make with these new "toys" from SSS.
ReplyDeleteLoved your cards and link to create blackboard type cards!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful cards!! Thanks for the chance to win :)
ReplyDeleteVery cute cards. Your bow is just perfect.
ReplyDeleteCute window card! And love the black, white and a pop of color!
ReplyDeleteVery cute cards! I really am liking these new releases!
ReplyDeleteYour cards are so nicely done - I love the second one!
ReplyDeleteI really like your CAS style on your window card. Wow!
ReplyDeleteGreat card! Very inspired to go try the chalkboard technique myself! TFS
ReplyDeleteGorgeous cards! Love that blackboard effect! Thanks for the inspiration.
ReplyDeleteFun hearts! Love the gigantic bow on the first one.
ReplyDeleteI just LOVE your cute and clever cards...so fun!
ReplyDeleteThank you so much for sharing your creativity with us, and for a chance to win!
Adorable cards! The second one is so cute and the chalkboard is amazing ^_^
ReplyDeleteYour cards are very cute. Thanks for the chance to enter the giveaway!
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I just love how you've combined the chalkboard look with the aqua and red.
ReplyDeleteYour cards are beautiful! Love the new products!
ReplyDeleteLove the simplicity of the cards! The colours are quite unique for Valentine's but they really work.
ReplyDeleteYour color combinations are striking! Beautiful cards!
ReplyDeleteYou have a wonderful sense of design. This blog hop is awesome.
ReplyDeleteYou always blow me away with your designs. I don't think I've ever seen a card from you that doesn't impress. GORGEOUS card that first one with that elegant, perfectly tied bow. And I'm in love with that chalkboard technique! Dying to try it out soon!!! (:
ReplyDeleteBeautiful designs on both of these cards.
ReplyDeleteLove that chalkboard feel on a card! Thanks!
ReplyDeleteLove the hearts, esp the red and aqua!! Clean & simple.
ReplyDeleteLove your cards, especially the "chalkboard" one! Red and turquoise work so well together! Great cards!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful cards
ReplyDeleteLove your cards. Cute and fun. Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteLOVE both of your cards! Thanks for the inspiration!
ReplyDeletethis is gorgeous! :)
ReplyDeletelove the cards! the slight color in the first makes everything pop! Love the simplicity of the second one!
ReplyDeleteReally nice how you made the first one with the splash of blue and the heart window on the second is perfect.
ReplyDeleteThese are wonderful! I love the chalkboard one, and the perfect placement of dies/stamps on the second!
ReplyDeleteSo loving the chalkboard card and the color combinations!
ReplyDeleteSuper Sweet Cards love the layering and i love heart. Love the Details great job. thanks for sharing and for the chance to win.
ReplyDeleteLOVE the cards! Thanks for sharing and thanks for the inspiration!!
ReplyDeleteI love everything about your card!
ReplyDeleteI really like your first card... that little splash of colour with the polka dots is so well done!!
ReplyDeleteLove how you did both of your cards & thank you for the tutorial link!
ReplyDeleteeeekkkk! These are both so cute! I love the big white bow on your first card and the window is too cute on the second! Thanks!
ReplyDeletePerfect chalkboard card!
ReplyDeleteGreat heart cutout on the second.
Two FAB cards in one post:)
The first card is great and will make the receiver happy!
ReplyDeleteBoth of your cards are wonderful. Hugs! xx
ReplyDeleteADORABLE card!!
ReplyDeleteLove, love both cards Sarah. The chalkboard is so adorable
ReplyDeleteyour colors and designs are fab!
ReplyDeleteVery nice, enjoyed these cards
ReplyDeleteLove the cards - very creative! Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteAdorable Card! Love the 'window.'
ReplyDeleteAdorably cute!! Love all your HEART cards!! I'm digging the 1st one with the black background....but then I like the 2nd.....LOL!!! Your creations and style!!!
ReplyDeleteThanks for the chance to enter!!
Yaneri
Love the cards!!!
ReplyDeleteJust so pretty, love your style!
ReplyDeleteI am totally in love with that black card, and white has always been my favorite. Fabulous!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful cards =) TFS!
ReplyDeleteA good idea to die cut one heart. Love this idea.
ReplyDeleteI really like the clean and simple look to your cards. Very pretty.
ReplyDeleteLove that these cards are so different from one another!
ReplyDeletethe peek-trhrough windows are so cute!
ReplyDeletethanks
Holly
I love how you use the teal in the cards. both are terrific!
ReplyDeleteSooo cute! I love the simplicity and colors that you used for the hearts.
ReplyDeletejust love these cards.
ReplyDeleteMarie-Anne
Gorgeous cards Sarah. Both of them. I love your version of Betsy's tutorial. :)
ReplyDeleteBoth are super cute!
ReplyDeleteChalkboard effect is cool, thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeletemore great ideas for Valentine cards!
ReplyDeleteI simply love the chalkboard look of your first card! Two really great makes...
ReplyDeleteAlison x
Great cards!!!
ReplyDeleteWoW WoW WoW!! Loving your AMAZING CARDS!! THANKS so much for sharing and for the chane to win!! Have a FABULOUS WEEK!! =)
ReplyDeleteI love the chalkboard look, and combining different stamps is such a great look. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeletePat Kinkaid
Love your color combination for both cards. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteLove the use of various design paper. I have a bunch of scraps that I should turn into little hearts for a card. Thanks!
ReplyDeleteI have to also add that I like the peep-through heart.
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