Friday, May 31, 2013

Simon Says Stamp Summer Release Blog Hop!! ...and a GIVEAWAY!

Hi everyone!




Welcome to the Simon Says Stamp Summer Release Blog Hop! (You should be arriving from the super sweet Lorraine (Lols) Aquilina's blog). I am so excited to be participating! Simon and his crew of talent have hit it out of the ball park with this release!


Wowzers, right!?!? Lots of new favourites for me and I used just a few of them for today's hop. :)

Let's get started... I LOVE this little skunk and just had to make 'her' all pink and flowery. I thought the Sunshine die behind her (cut out of the note card and backed with patterned paper) helped draw the eye to the sweet little stinker. ;)


Supplies:


For this next card I used the new Simon Says Stamp Flat Bottom Clouds die to cut out a rainbow of colors. I thought they looked like fun funky scallops when placed upside down... and the sentiment is a combination of two from the new Inside and Out Sayings stamp set.


Supplies:


My final card uses possibly my very favourite item from this new release, the fabulous Simon Says Stamp Full Card Hexagons die. A few days before these goodies found their way to my house I came across THIS BLOG POST with these pictures...



...and I was totally inspired to make this:




I used the Two Tier Folded Banner die, but shortened it to make a one tier banner.

Supplies:



We all know a Simon Says Stamp Blog Hop just isn't a blog hop without a giveaway! Simon Says Stamp will be giving away a grab bag filled with stamps, papers, and embellishments to one randomly selected commenter on every blog in the hop! You have until Thursday, June 6th at 9:00 pm to enter. Winners will be announced on the Simon Says Stamp blog Friday, June 7th.

Thanks for stopping by! Your next stop is the talented Jo Nevill's blog. If you come across any broken links along the hop you can find the full list of participants at the Simon Says Stamp blog. Happy hopping!

489 comments:

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mickeydee said...

I love how you used the hexagon die. The cloud die is amazing. I would not have thought to use it this way, and I really like it!....dianne

Unknown said...

Love the hexagon card, maybe you should send it to the person who inspired you with their bedroom decor:-)

byAnnette said...

Cute Paper Piecing on Skunk!
Neat way to use Clouds!
Ombre Hexagons are so pretty!

donna mikasa said...

wonderful showcase, Sarah! I'm in love with your last hexagon card! Love!

Melissa M said...

Your first 2 cards are so stinkin' cute! Love the inspired hexagon card.

Doris said...

Your use of color is inspiring!

Hillz said...

I sooo love the Full Card Hexagons, I love how you created a card with them.

Cynthia Clark said...

Love the hexagon die plate. You're cards are great.

hollandgoose said...

Just love the multi-colored clouds!

Carol L said...

I'm squealing over that skunk card and how you used the sunshine die!! I love it! I love that wall of hexes too and your great take on it with your card! Wonderful cards, fresh ideas too!

Sharon Underwood said...

I have looked & looked & looked but cannot pick a favorite out of all your cards--I love them all! Great job with the hexagons, the paper piecing, & the color palette.

lnewbigging said...

Love that hexagon card!

Robin Cooper said...

Your skunk is too cute!!

Young Mi said...

I love all your cards! super cute

Gwen said...

Love them both....the inspired hex card is gorgeous!

cal8007 said...

I'm loving the hexagon card!! And the skunk card is perfect for my BFF who had a visit from a skunk the other night. I'm sure it will make her laugh! Just need to get my hands on that stinking cute skunk!!

Carmen L

Melissa said...

The hexagon card is my favorite! Beautiful card!

Cassie_lu said...

these looks great. I really like how you used the sunburst die and the color splash with the hexagon is brilliant.

adele holcomb said...

Wow! A cool idea on each card! The cutout background and paper-pieced skunk; the multi-colored clouds turned upside down and my favorite, the hexagons with some of the spaces filled with colored hexies!

Miriam Prantner said...

Wonderful cards! That first one really is stinkin cute and I love the paper choices, but my favorite is the rainbow one, what a fun use of the cloud dies!

Karin Barton said...

Very impressed with how you've used the lovely dies and stamps.
Not overdone, but very effective.

Kris Van Allen said...

What a great release!!

Tam said...

WoW ur cards r gr8t. I really like the hexagon one. TFS

newbie said...

awesome cards. love how you used the inspiration for your hexie card.

Sue in Grapevine said...

Your hexagon card is gorgeous!

Peggy Wood said...

I love the stink-in cute card. I was blown away by the hexagon card. I think when I get my craft room set, I have to do one wall like the picture your found.

maryse n. said...

The skunk is so cute! Love the cards.

Teresa Godines #6857 said...

I can't agree more....
STINKIN' cute

Chitra Nair said...

Love the hexagon die cards and the beautiful colors in it..

Dixie Cochran said...

Wowzers! These are terrific! Love the paper pieced skunk (looks like it might not smell), the clever use of the clouds, AND the colors in the hexagons. Thanks for the great post!

Unknown said...

I seriously can't believe how awesome your cards are, Sarah! The pink skunk is SO cute and I just love how you interpreted the hexagon wall. Brilliant designs!

Ann K said...

Love the hexagon die - and your card. thanks for sharing.

Renee R said...

Great cards!

Cindy Beggs said...

Love that hexagon card! It is seriously awesome!

Michelle said...

Love all your cards and great uses for all the dies. TFS.

slbt17 said...

Great cards! Love the skunk!
Sandra ltb

Joyce said...

Three totally 'wow' projects.

Unknown said...

Beautiful! Thanks for the chance to win.

Scrapycandy said...

Birthday girl card, perfect use for that die! Just love what you do! Thank you so much.

forpahl5 said...

What great cards and ideas, thanks for sharing them with us all!

Unknown said...

I love that card. The hexagon die made it perfect for your card.

Barbra said...

What fun this blog hop is! Would love to win! Thanks much!

Jean Bullock said...

All the cards are cool. I especially like the hexagon card!

Sheila_G said...

Cutest skunk EVER!

Tracy Ercole said...

Great cards, love how you used the cloud dies!

Marsha said...

Stinkin cute indeed! Love your hexie card too … great colors!

Christy D. said...

Lovely cards... I absolutely love how you paper pieced that little skunk. Too stinkin' cute! :0)

Arlene said...

Love those hexagons. WOW

Unknown said...

I am in love with the hexagons!

Unknown said...

I Love your amazing cards. My absolute favorite is the hexagon birthday girl card. I love how you have used the different colors and sequins. Thanks for sharing.

willireb said...

Your hexagon card is just delightful. Gotta try that. Thanks.

pcm said...

great cards and all with such different styles!

Beatrice Lawson said...

Seriously gorgeous, pinning your cards. Oh, and so buying the hexagon die, it rocks.

Maureen said...

WOW! All totally fabulous!

Loly Borda said...

Very clever use of the dies! The hexagon card was 'love at first sight ' for me. TFS

silvergran said...

Floral stinker is sooo cute!

Gigracer said...

Love all these cards! I don't think I can pick a favourite...

Billie A said...

Oh wow your cards are awesome, I love the pastel skunk great idea who said they have to be black and white. Great idea. Loving the clouds and the why you did them and the colorful look. The hexagon card is wonderful too great take of the photo. Wonderful work and Makes me want want want.. I love stamps and dies..

Kathryn A said...

I have never seen such a cute skunk! Great cards!

Marianna said...

Fantastic cards and the new products are amazing! Thank you for inspiring me!

Tanja said...

Gorgeous cards, especially the hexagon one!

Lisa - papergrace said...

Oh Sarah...I seriously LOOOOVE all your cards!! Your paper-pieced skunk is so darling. And I totally love how you used the flat bottom clouds in such a unique way. But...WOW!! The hexagon card just speaks to my soul. It so clean and graphic. It's a true work of art. Beautiful work here, girlie! <3

Ying said...

The skunk stamp set is growing on me!

Melanie R said...

I really like all three of your cards. It's difficult to select a favorite but maybe the girly critter has my vote. Beautiful work!

Memories by Manda said...

That sunray die really does draw attention to your cute critter! I love the hexagon die on the second card too.

Ohana in Bend said...

wow! love your CARDS!!!!

Tristen MacDonald said...

Wow! That hexagon card is too gorgeous!

Pam from Maine said...

Your upside down rainbow cloud card blew me away. How great is that! I also liked seeing you use those imspiration pictures to create your card. Great cards. Thank you for sharing.

theCook said...

Love your hexagon card. I think this one die is going to be a favorite out there...

camcas said...

Love the hexagon card

Unknown said...

I like them all but the first one is the winner for me! Brilliant!!!

Elena said...

Wow! Look at these cards! AMAZING!

Katie said...

Awesome cards!! I love your hexagon card! Great job! Thanks for sharing.

Katie B.

Unknown said...

I don't own this hexagon die but get some great ideas from how you used it. Now it's a mist-have!

Amy said...

Such great ideas! Can't wait to get some of these supplies myself :)

Unknown said...

Love your first card. Fantastic!

Anonymous said...

I love your use of the hexagon die -- lovely.

omyn said...

I really like how you have used the Hexagon die!

mariangel said...

beautiful cards love them all congrats

Laraine R said...

Gorgeous cards! Love all the new stamps & dies!

tmishler said...

very nice

Angel Estes said...

Beautiful cards!! Really stunning!

Cindy C. said...

Wow all so beautiful and bright! I especially like the second using the cloud die!

Unknown said...

Wow! That hexagon inspiration card came out fantastic!

Monique said...

Such gorgeous cards! I love the way you used the sunshine die!

Julie R. said...

Your "birthday girl" card is one of my FAVORITES along the blog hop. It is absolutely precious!!!

ValByDesign, Valerie said...

Neat cards!!!!!

Tania said...

Love all of your cards - that hexagon card looks like a lot of work!

Стокли said...

The hexagon card is really pretty!

Winnie said...

Love your funky skunk with the googlie eyes! How fun! Such great cards.

Diane said...

Love all your cards, but the third one is my favorite. Thanks for all the great inspiration.

Nunt said...

I love how you've used paper piecing here - a total inspiration! Thank you!

the doghouse said...

all three cards are great, but that hexagon card is the best, love it...

Jayell said...

Love all these cards but the first one really is stinkin' cute!

Unknown said...

Awesome...really creative uses of all the products! The hexagon card is my fav, but I love how you used the clouds too.

Jayme said...

Awesome cards! love the hexagon die!

Unknown said...

Hi Sarah! Never have seen such a CUTE skunk before! Love your paper piecing! Also, your rainbow clouds are so colorfully creative. Finally, the hexagon b-day girl card is wonderful with the horizontal ombre. Any girl would want to find that in the mail! :-)

cm said...

What outstanding, gorgeous cards! I'm glad I don't have to choose a favourite, as they're all spectacular! Thanks you for sharing and inspiring!
c

Janine said...

the pink skunk is so cute. wonderful idea!

Clay and Amy said...

Loving all the new Simon products! Those hexagons are amazing!

Susan said...

I love the inspiration you used for the final card! It's gorgeous :)

AnyOldCraft said...

Love your cards especially the one using the hexagon dies :)

PBrown9624 said...

Loved all your cards! That skunk is too cute

Anja said...

I can't help but I really love the whole release of amazing products. Thanks for sharing your beautiful examples.

Unknown said...

Amazing cards. Thanks so much for the inspiration.

Laura Sterckx said...

Hi Sarah!!

Eek that little skunk is so stinkin' cute as the card says! :) The second card is so cool! I love the vibrant colors on it! And of course the thirds card is so very pretty as well! I love where you got your inspiration from! :)

Have a great day!
xoxo
Laura

CyndyC said...

Awesome cards. Love the skunk and the way you used the sunshine die.

Brenda said...

Clever, creative and imaginative. Thanks.

Laura Norris said...

Oh my!! So amazing and wonderful!! The hexagons are perfect, the clouds in rainbow colors are great and the pink skunk is so 'stinkin cute'.

Patrice said...

Fabulous - I'm gonna wait to see if I win anything before I place a HUGE order!

Robin B. said...

Fantastic cards, I really love the hexagon one!

Colleen said...

Great ideas and colors!

Liliana said...

Love the hexagon die and the cloud card is awesome!Thanks for sharing!

jan farnworth said...

wonderful job showcasing these wonderful products.

Gabriele said...

love your cards, especially the little skunk paper pieced out of flowery designer paper. That is just perfect for him since I think of 'Flower' in Bambi every time I see him.

MaryBeth said...

What great colors on all your cards! Never would have thought of a "flowery" skunk. Cute idea.

Mary-Anne V said...

Wow what great cards....i love the use of the negative die on the first, the creative use of the cloud dies love the rainbow effect, and finally the last just blew me away...love the effect you created with the coloured hexagons.

bzyPTmom said...

Beautiful cards--impressive is the hexagon room--and your "take" on it wiht your card--love it!

Unknown said...

I didnt see how that die worked until now! OOOH, that is a must buy, thanks!

Tricia said...

Sarah - great cards! Love those hexagons!

Beth Rang said...

Wow! Love your use of the dies!!!

mswhizz said...

Fabulous cards! I love that you "girly-fied" the skunk, so cute!

Monika/Buzsy said...

Oh, these are so pretty! Love the fabulous dies and the fun colors.

Tere Azua said...

Omgoodness, your first card truly is stinkin cute!!!!
Love the other two as well!

Nicki Lundeen said...

Great cards. Your hexagon one looked very labor intensive.

Sue said...

Beautiful cards. I am always amazed at how you all keep track of the supplies you use. Very helpful!

SheriE. said...

I am in love with that skunk. So cute. The hexagon card is so cool also. Those inspiration pics are amazing.

Unknown said...

YOu LOVE color (so do I) Really enjoyed all your creations for SSS. I have a birthday girl coming up in July and I would love to attempt your hexagon card in the colors of her room. May I?

Judy Tuck said...

Especially love the hexagon card!

Cheryl said...

These are the most amazing cards. You have fantastic unique ideas! My jaw kept dropping more as I went further into your post! The paper pieced skunk is so sweet! The upside down clouds are beautiful! The hexagon die filled with beautiful colors is grand! Love! Love! Love!

Anonymous said...

The inset tile/grout look of the final card is stunning! The summer release is full of sunny deliciousness :)
Mary in Wausau WI

Leslie L. said...

I love the paper pieced skunk the most but your hexagon card is a close second favorite.

Alyssa S said...

Great cards! Love how you recreated the hexagon wall. I've had that wall pinned for a while now as card inspiration, so now your card is pinned as a CASEable card! lol

amesari88 said...

All your cards are fantastic but the mosaic effect on the third card is amazing! Thank you for sharing!

Lynne said...

Love all of the cards. Thanks so much for sharing!

Lady Fair said...

Love the colorful cards, very bright and cheery. On the pic of the room done in hexagons - that's quite the commitment to the hexagon craze, eh?

Cyndi - Dreams Unltd said...

This is my very favorite die, too! It was the first thing that caught my eye when looking at the new products. Love the inspiration for your card - I couldn't live with that in an entire room, but it sure makes for a great card!

Maria B. said...

Love all your cards! I like how you stamped the skunk using patterned paper. As your sentiment says, it it stinkin cute! Love your cloud cards, too. And love your take on that picture.

spatch said...

That "stinking skunk" is going to haunt me until I get it and make a card. And the sunshine die is tops!

Sudmann said...

Love the "lady stinker" - she is so cute! The hexagon birthday card reminds me of my beloved markers and pencils - so pretty!

Thanks for making my wishlist longer still ;O)

Greetings, Christine

Kathy said...

Loving the hexagons!

Karen said...

Love the Pink Stinker, But WOW on your last card.

pta4him said...

Love your use of the cloud die.

Donna Oates said...

Love your cards. I'm areal fan of the hexagon die.

Lynne in NI said...

Wow, your eye for colour is amazing! Beautiful cards!

Isha Gupta said...

Great cards. Love how you used the cloud die. TFS

Lisa said...

I love these cards like I have never loved another card in my life. Seriously, I could hug my monitor right now. You hit it out of the park!!!

Chris mason said...

What lovely cards...loved how you used the hexagon die.

Becky S. said...

I love how you were inspired by a picture to make that hexagon card...it's GREAT.

Deborah R said...

Love your cards and yes, that hexagon is one of my favorites too!

Megan McDonald said...

Love the hexagon card, it is fabulous

Pam said...

Love your gorgeous cards, especially the hexagon one!

Kylie said...

All of your cards are just beautiful! Love the little skunk - he's just too cute!

Denise Bryant said...

Fabulous cards! Love the paper pieced skunk and that delightful hex card... amazing!

carpediem said...

i am in love with the sunshine die! a definite must have! laura j

Cindi said...

I love how you did the negative space with the sunshine die.

Sue D said...

FAntastic cards!!
slrdowney at hotmail dot com

Kripa said...

Luv all ur cards but d last one is my fav from All d blog hops I've done so far

jennifer mitten said...

Love love love! That hexagon die is super fabulous!

Unknown said...

Your cards are all fabulous but I love love love the pink sunshine die and skunk....über cute!!

Candida said...

Loved your cards, but the one with the hexagons is my favorite! Simple and cute!

Nicole C said...

I love the hexagon die! I think I might have to get that on my next SSS order. Great cards & thanks for sharing!!

Ariana said...

I love the cloud card! Great inspiration for the third card!

leighann said...

The inspiration and your card are so classy!! Great job!! Hexie die is very on trend :)

Indy's Designs said...

Fabulous work! Just started following you!
{hugs}
Indy

Unknown said...

birthday girl card is so unique.

Lisa's Creative Niche said...

Wow, I love your card with the hexagons! So beautiful!!!

Amrita said...

Love your cards! The sunshine die is awesome!

Lindsey said...

Seriously amazing cards. Love all three, but especially the die cutting in your skunk card.

aknancy said...

Love them all!! but the stink'n cute is just that...stinkin cute!!!
Thanks for sharing

Pam said...

Wow! Three fabulous cards!!

Kathy Mc said...

So very clever, Sarah! The negative sunshine die cut backed with the bright pink paper is fabulous. How clever to turn the clouds upside down and make them into colorful scallops. And finally, your hexagon card is just stunning. What a fun Blog Hop!

Katie Ann Brooks said...

Wow, amazing cards and ilove what you used for inspiration!

Glorie said...

Love that hexagon card!

Kris in Alaska said...

I'm totally loving that sunshine die and what you did with it!

Kris in Alaska
funamom at yahoo dot com

Janis said...

Love the hexagon card....great colors!!

Deborah Montgomery said...

Love your ideas...thanks for sharing!

Kimberly J said...

I thought the skunk card was the cutest thing and my favorite and then I got to the end of your post and now your hexagon card is my absolute favorite on the hop so far. This card is stunning!

Jan Scholl said...

Another great set of ideas for scraps. I have way too many scraps.

tweetyscute said...

These cards look so amazing

stampingandstitching said...

Wow Sarah, wonderful cards - adorable, gorgeous and creative!

Efrat said...

Beautiful. Love the last one - such a great clean card.

Angie M said...

that hexagon card is fabulous!!! I have to say the skunk card is so fun!!

alcaraz valérie said...

Thanks for sharing !!! your cards are amazing. I love the hexagon one.

Barbara said...

OMG...your cards are just fabulous! Well I am just going have buy all that stuff from SSS now!!!

Hanneke said...

Wow your cards are so cool! The last one with the hexagons is amazing! Hugs, Hanneke

Pia Larsen said...

The hexagon card is fabuolus

Unknown said...

Gorgeous! Gorgeous Sarah! Love how you used the picture to inspire you for the last card.

honey_bunny said...

Love all of your cards, but the hexagon one is so pretty! Definitely my favourite! <3 :)

Marie said...

Great cards, I love the clouds used as scalloped shapes =) TFS!

cebelica said...

I can see why you like that hexagon die - it's awesome. And so are your cards - all of them. ;) Hugs! xx

Carol (HB) said...

Super cute cards!
I LOVE SSS!

Kathy S said...

Love what you have done with the Hexagon plate. Cool. Love your designs, very inspirational. Thanks.

Grá O'Neill said...

Three beautiful cards, love the die cutting. Difficult to choose a favourite between Sunshine & Hexagon dies :)

Maikreations said...

Absolutely love the hexagon card! Have been staring at it for about 10 minutes now! :-)

susy said...

Gorgeous, love how you have used the hexagons.

Janell Kunze said...

I love, love, love your designs. Thank you for sharing. Your second card is so simple and yet, so cute. I like the way you listed the products with a little space between them, it makes them easier to see . They are all very cute, I am going to have a hard time picking what to purchase first.

mtscrapgal said...

Love the feminine version of the skunk. Great ide to turn the clouds upside down. The last card is a masterpiece. I think it took tons of patience to create. Thanks

Unknown said...

WOW love the birthday girl card!!

nemesiana said...

I love all the dies in this new set, and this hexagon card has a new idea for me to play with, thanks for sharing

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