Welcome to the Simon Says Stamp Pure Sunshine Blog Hop! You should be arriving from the fabulous Suzanne Dahlberg's blog. If this is your first stop you'll want to begin at the Simon Says Stamp Blog so you don't miss out on any of the fun!
I have to say, Simon Says Stamp has done it again with their Pure Sunshine Release!
Here it is...
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So many great new products! Simon sent me a couple of new goodies to play with and here's what I came up with.
For my first card I used the fabulous new Simon Says Stamp 6x6 Gingham Stencil with Distress Inks and Mini Ink Blending Tools to make a masculine birthday card. I love this pattern and think I should host a picnic just so I can use it with red ink to make invitations that look like picnic tablecloths. :)
Supplies:
For my second card I used the fun new Simon Says Stamp 6x6 Grid Background Stamp. I white heat embossing the image and colored/ painted all the squares using Inktense watercolor pencils. The Simon Says Stamp Big Hello die cut and strip of cardstock at the bottom were both cut from Simon Says Stamp Black Cardstock. Once completed, the entire card was colored using a Clear Wink of Stella Glitter Marker.
Supplies:
Simon Says Stamp will be giving away a goody bag to one commenter on every blog in the hop. That's 15 different chances to win! The giveaways for the goody bags will close at 6:00 pm EST on Thursday May 22, 2014. A complete winners list will be posted on the Simon blog on Friday May 23, 2014.
I'm the last stop on the hop! I hope you've had as much fun as we have! Just a reminder that the full Pure Sunshine Release can be found HERE!
Thanks for stopping by!
Sarah
Combos:
So many great new products! Simon sent me a couple of new goodies to play with and here's what I came up with.
For my first card I used the fabulous new Simon Says Stamp 6x6 Gingham Stencil with Distress Inks and Mini Ink Blending Tools to make a masculine birthday card. I love this pattern and think I should host a picnic just so I can use it with red ink to make invitations that look like picnic tablecloths. :)
For my second card I used the fun new Simon Says Stamp 6x6 Grid Background Stamp. I white heat embossing the image and colored/ painted all the squares using Inktense watercolor pencils. The Simon Says Stamp Big Hello die cut and strip of cardstock at the bottom were both cut from Simon Says Stamp Black Cardstock. Once completed, the entire card was colored using a Clear Wink of Stella Glitter Marker.
Supplies:
Simon Says Stamp will be giving away a goody bag to one commenter on every blog in the hop. That's 15 different chances to win! The giveaways for the goody bags will close at 6:00 pm EST on Thursday May 22, 2014. A complete winners list will be posted on the Simon blog on Friday May 23, 2014.
I'm the last stop on the hop! I hope you've had as much fun as we have! Just a reminder that the full Pure Sunshine Release can be found HERE!
Thanks for stopping by!
Sarah
Love your cards, such fun inspiration!
ReplyDeleteAfter hopping through the blogs...I decided I need the gingham stencil! Love your card!!
ReplyDeleteI love your cards - they are amazing.
ReplyDeleteHad to laugh when I saw the second card; wonder how long it took you to color all of that in? It looks beautiful!
ReplyDeleteWow. Seriously, the second card was breathtaking but I also loved the first one, glad to see a masculine card!
ReplyDeletelove them both-especially the first one!!
ReplyDeleteFab release!! Love your cards...so beautiful!!
ReplyDeleteLove the gingham but not sure I have the patience to execute the designs you show :)
ReplyDeleteAmazing cards.
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely love your gingham... And your second card is sooo shiny! Looks like glass mosaic...
ReplyDeleteThat gingham stencil looks like a lot of fun. I love the stunning card you created with the grid stamp. The watercolouring gives each little square a dimensional feel The black border and sentiment make the whole card pop.
ReplyDeleteGreat use of backgrounds to make a style statement!
ReplyDeleteReally cool ideas!!
ReplyDeleteThis blog hop has been awesome in providing so much inspiration!
ReplyDeleteLoving the stencils! You make it look so easy! Thanks for all your inspiration. This has been a great hop!
ReplyDeleteSuch great inspiration...I really like the second card!!
ReplyDeleteI didn't need that gingham stencil until I saw your card. It is perfect for making masculine cards, which are always difficult for me. Your second card is simply fabulous!
ReplyDeleteLove both your cards. but the Hello card just popped out to me.
ReplyDeleteyour cards are both great. I can't choose my favourite!
ReplyDeletewow great cards......the first would be great for a masculine one and the second....loved the colors :) tfs!
ReplyDeleteIt's always hard to figure out what to do for a masculine card. You nailed it with this one! Thanks for the inspiration!
ReplyDeleteGreat cards! Love both, but that second card is just stunning!
ReplyDeleteYour second card knocked my socks off! Great job on both.
ReplyDeleteGreat card, wonderful colors!
ReplyDeleteWhat a great new product line! I am partial to the sparkly card with white embossed grid stamp!
ReplyDeleteCool cards! Love this new release.
ReplyDeleteI love both of these cards, but I am so drawn to the color combination you used on the first card ... it is really striking and the card is just wonderful! I love everything in this release!!!
ReplyDeleteSeriously are you kidding me????
ReplyDeleteGirl what you did with these stencils is amazing WOWZERS talk about super creative...super clever OMG you take the cake....talk about patience too...you have it all.
So love your cards to the moon and back. Your not only super talented you are a very creative artist.
Love...love....love!!!
The gingham stamp is awesome! But I LOVE your hello card with all that color and shimmer!! fabulous!
ReplyDeleteYour cards are lovely but holy cow what a pop of color for the second one.
ReplyDeleteLove both of your cards...love the gingham stencil and the hello card is the bomb!! Great job!
ReplyDeleteI love the gingham stencil great for guy cards. TFS
ReplyDeleteWhoa! That grid/wink of stella card is A. Maz.Ing!!!
ReplyDeleteThanks!!!
Wow! I love how you used the gingham stencil, Sarah! And your grid card is so beautiful - the shimmer looks amazing!
ReplyDeleteI like both of those cards. I couldn't picture how the gingham one would work so it is nice to see it on your card.
ReplyDeleteYour hello card is out of this world gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteLove the masculine card with the offset panel! Great idea for Fathers Day coming up. Great release!!
ReplyDeleteAmazing cards!
ReplyDeleteLove your cards especially the Hello card-beautiful colors!
ReplyDeleteBoth of these cards are great. One of the best masculine cards I've seen. The hello card is just beautiful with color and sparkle. I want this stamp!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful bold designs, love them!!!
ReplyDeleteOh my Sweet God, that coloured grid is DIVINE!!!! I NEED it now!!!! I am in love with that for sure.
ReplyDeleteAmazing cards... Love the new products...
ReplyDeleteLove what you did with the grid card.
ReplyDeleteNeat stencils - great job on the cards.
ReplyDeleteGreat cards. Love the backgrounds you made with the stencils.
ReplyDeleteLove both cards. The gingham is fantastic and the grid beautiful with so many colours.
ReplyDeleteGreat cards!
ReplyDeleteYou've done a great job on these cards! I love them!
ReplyDeleteLove the techniques you used! LOVE this release... now to try and decide what to order!
ReplyDeleteso much talent-glad you are sharing it with us!
ReplyDeleteLove, love, love, the grid background. Fabulous card! Thanks for sharing!!
ReplyDeleteBeautifully done Grid cards, so inspiring :)
ReplyDeleteI love the bright colors. Fabulous cards and use of the new products! Your design talent inspires me!
ReplyDeleteSuch talent you have! Thank you for sharing.
ReplyDeleteAwesome cards. Love the color combinations.
ReplyDeleteincredible cards, Sarah! love them both!!!!
ReplyDeleteLove the second card... very good use of die and stencil.. and awesome masculine card.. brilliant colours!
ReplyDeleteLove your colorful and shimmery hello card.
ReplyDeleteThe grid card is amazing! You must have a very steady hand and tons of patience!
ReplyDeleteLove the way you used the gingham stencil. Great Man-Card. So many things you can do with the stencil.
ReplyDeleteWow, awesome cards!
ReplyDeleteLove how you inked up the stencil on the first card and my jaw totally dropped with the sugar goodness of your second card. It must have taken forever to color it all and the glitter is awesome!
ReplyDeleteLOVE the masculine look of the gingham.
ReplyDeleteI love both cards, I am not sure which color technique I would like to try first. I really love the rainbow look on the grid background card. Also all the sparkle is great. Thank you
ReplyDeleteLove the cards! The second one especially...made me smile :)
ReplyDeleteI love both of your cards... must look at stencils again! I love the colors you used for the grid stamp.
ReplyDeleteyour rainbow grid card is pure genius! Love it to bits!
ReplyDeleteWonderful designs on both cards...really love the sparkle and rainbow on the last!
ReplyDeletelove the grid card, so so creative
ReplyDeleteBoth cards are great, but the 2nd card is stunning!
ReplyDeleteLove your work pretty cards
ReplyDeleteLove your cards
ReplyDeleteFabulous cards! Love them both.
ReplyDeleteLove the cards!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful cards! Thanks:)
ReplyDeleteGreat cards! The stencil and background stamp look like great new products!
ReplyDeleteGreat card - love them both - especially the second one!
ReplyDeleteLove your cards! They are both so fun and colorful!
ReplyDeleteWow!! Great looking, bold cards! Love both of them! - Lisa Beeman
ReplyDeleteLove both cards
ReplyDeleteThat "hello" card with the grid stamp is amazing!! I love the possibilities for embossing and watercoloring!
ReplyDeleteGreat man card. Love seeing examples of those. But that second one..... WOW! So gorgeous!
ReplyDeletei love your masculine card! love the idea of the picnic tablecloths too!
ReplyDeleteThese are wonderful, Sarah! As usual! I love your gingham card, and the grid must have taken you forever!!
ReplyDeleteWow, you are very talented and I love these cards. You have given me such inspiration. Thanks so much.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful cards! Love that first one especially. I always struggle with masculine cards, and that one is perfection! tfs hugs, Kristina
ReplyDeleteWOW!! LOVING your AMAZING Creations shared for today!! I LOVE the NEW Release!! THANKS SO MUCH for sharing and for the chances to win!! Have a FABULOUS WEEKEND!! =)
ReplyDeleteGreat cards! I always learn something new here. TFS ;-)
ReplyDeletewhen i saw the gingham card i was like "she did that stencil real justice" i loved it, then i saw the second card and my eyes popped. LOVE IT!
ReplyDeleteGreat cards! I am in love with that plaid stencil!!
ReplyDeleteJust love you're beautiful cards. Great coloring! I am just loving the grid background. Thank you so much for sharing you're great ideas with us.
ReplyDeleteWhat fabulous and fantastic cards!!
ReplyDeletewoah! i love them both! there is just something about the blended colours that makes them sing. i think your picnic blanket idea is perfect. can't wait to see them : )
ReplyDeleteThe masculine card is great - but the Hello card is a work of art!!
ReplyDeleteYour cards are amazing, fantastic and just plain gorgeous! So inspiring!
ReplyDeleteGreat cards. From masculine to feminine. Loved both cards! Now I want more stencils! Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteBoth cards are great and SO different!
ReplyDeleteI agree - Simon Says Stamp has REALLY done it again. So many new goodies to add to my wishlist. I love your cards, Sarah - thanks for your inspiration.
ReplyDeleteLove your cards. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteGreat cards! Love the stenciling and the colored BG looks great!
ReplyDeleteBoth of your cards are wonderful! I love the color combo of the first and the sparkly-ness of the second!
ReplyDeleteLove the use of the stencils, great colours.
ReplyDeleteWOW what you did with these stencils is amazing! Great cards!
ReplyDeleteWow I love both cards, and look at all those new goodies at Simon Says!!
ReplyDeleteLOVE LOVE BOTH! What a LOT of work! Didn't think I needed a grid stamp but maybe I do!
ReplyDeleteLove them both, but WOW, the 2nd one blows me away, so PRETTY!!!
ReplyDeleteWOW! WOW! WOW! Love them both, but I'm blown away by the second one! So awesome!
ReplyDeleteLove the first card! A really nice masculine card.
ReplyDeleteLove the first card with the gingham stencil design, but wow... that second card is a knockout! Fabulous colors! Gotta get that Grid Background stamp and try this! Beautiful!
ReplyDeleteLove both cards! Nice!
ReplyDeleteOh my gosh, that grid background is amazing!!! I love the spectrum of colors and all the adorable sparkle!!! <3
ReplyDeleteThe gingham card is a great masculine design, and I LOVE the dimension you got with your coloring of the grid stamp! Really cool!
ReplyDeleteOk that second card, wow! Really, just wow. I loved both of them but the way you did the rainbow effect on the second really blew me away!
ReplyDeleteFabulous cards as always! Love the sparkly, rainbow one!
ReplyDeleteI absolutely love the small square card. Such a neat way to use the Inktense pencils!!!
ReplyDeleteAwesome cards! I wasn't sure about the gingham stencil, but now, I think it goes on my "must have" list!
ReplyDeleteVery cool cards, especially the rainbow of colors on the second one!
ReplyDeleteI'm really loving all the techniques, and the gingham is my favorite stencil from this new release :)
ReplyDeleteI love both of these, first one is a great guy card.
ReplyDeleteI really love the sparkly, rainbow colored card!
ReplyDeleteBoth of your cards are fantastic but I especially love the second one with all the cute coloured squares. That Wink of Stella really adds a super touch of sparkle.
ReplyDeleteYour cards are fantastic.
ReplyDeleteGreat cards and exciting release!
ReplyDeleteBoth cards are lovely - but the grid card is just stunning!
ReplyDeleteLove both of your cards, the second one is so colorful! <3 it!
ReplyDeleteGreat cards and great release for Simon Says.
ReplyDeleteLove both these cards, but ADORE the Hello Card!!
ReplyDeleteI really love the look you got with the stencil and the distress inks!
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ReplyDeleteLove them both, especially the second one with all the colors
ReplyDeleteBoth cards are exquisite, but my favorite is the first one....no, the second, nooooooooo.........I cannot decide..........I love them BOTH! This is going to be a very costly release for me..........
ReplyDeleteI am surprisingly loving that gingham stencil, I think I just needed to see it in action. And the sparkly color on the second card has put me in hog heaven! I love bright colors & sparkle!!
ReplyDeletefantastic new release and fab cards.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful amazing cards. Thanks.
ReplyDeleteAmazing cards!
ReplyDeleteSuper wow on that second card. It's gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteFab release!! Love your cards...so beautiful!!
ReplyDeleteFantastic masculine card .. and love the rainbow shimmer on the second! Absolutely awesome collection. So many things to add to my wishlist - and I had thought I could stop buying supplies!
ReplyDeleteIt's not always easy to achieve a masculine look, but you've done it - and with gingham, too! I also loved your sparkly watercolor card.
ReplyDeleteGreat cards!
ReplyDeleteOoo la la! all blingy and beautiful! Great cards!! TFS
ReplyDeleteAWESOME cards! Thanks for sharing:)
ReplyDeleteCarolee Mccaslin
I love both your cards Sarah, that gingham stencil is amazing!
ReplyDeleteFantastic cards. The first would make a great card for a guy.
ReplyDeleteWow! Great cards! Both are amazing!
ReplyDeleteTwo totally different yet equally fantastic cards!
ReplyDeleteImpressive!! I love what you did with those stencils Sarah! Thanks for the inspirations!!
ReplyDeleteBoth of your card are really stunning... This new release is awesome :)
ReplyDeleteSuper male cards!!!!
ReplyDeleteSo great to see some masculine cards in the mix, and yours is a great design! Both cards are beautiful.
ReplyDeleteGreat uses of those stencils, Sarah!
ReplyDeleteLove the gingham stencil!
ReplyDeleteI love both of your cards! Especially the first one. The Gingham Stencil is at the top of my wish list!
ReplyDeleteVery cute!!!!!!!!! Thanks
ReplyDeleteI love both of your cards! Especially the first one. The Gingham Stencil is at the top of my wish list!
ReplyDeleteThe second card is really stunning, the effect of the Glitter-pen is amazing. Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteLovely cards! TFS :)
ReplyDeleteShut the front door! LOVE LOVE LOVE that rainbow grid ... WOW!!!!
ReplyDeleteTwo wonderful cards! The rainbow grid is so enchanting!
ReplyDeleteWOW! Amazing work with the stencil, very masculine. The way you used that grid stamp is glorious.
ReplyDeleteLOVE, LOVE, LOVE what you did with the Grid Background ~ your colors are amazing and the Glitter is the prefect touch!!! Love how you set the Gingham Stencil at an angle - great colors on this one too :)
ReplyDeleteYour masculine card is great, but your rainbow grid card is pure awesomeness!. Love the colors and the glitter is a perfect touch.
ReplyDeleteThe first card - stencil perfection! The second card - watercolor perfection! Well done and thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteCool card! Loved the colors on the second card.....I never would have considered that stamp until I saw your example. Thank you!
ReplyDeleteI absolutely love the second card. It is so colorful and glittery! Love it!
ReplyDeleteI love both your cards! Thanks for showing a nice masculine card and then a very pretty feminine card.
ReplyDeleteLove your cards!
ReplyDeleteI would have never thought to use gingham on a more gender-neutral or masculine card, but you made it look perfectly natural! I love it!
ReplyDeleteyou use sparkles like a pro
ReplyDeleteFabulous job on both cards! I'm really loving the gingham stencil!
ReplyDeleteYes ma'am, I am gonna need to get all the stencils too....along with all the other new releases.. lol Maybe I will win the lottery!! haha.... I love the grid card...awesome beauty
ReplyDeletegood luck everyone
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marie
Wonderful cards! I really like what you did with the grid background card!
ReplyDeleteBoth cards are beautiful, but my favorite was the second is amazing how looks like!
ReplyDeleteSuch fun backgrounds you created with this stencil!
ReplyDeleteBoth cards are just beautiful, Sarah! Thanks so much for being part of the hop!
ReplyDeletewow!! These cards are awesome, thanks for sharing :)
ReplyDeleteGreat colors, beautiful design, thx.
ReplyDeleteWow you really worked that stencil and BG stamp your cards are simply amazing!
ReplyDeleteLove the stencil card. Fantastic
ReplyDeleteI love your cards!
ReplyDeleteGreat masqueline card - and adore the rainbow coloring of the hello card. Wink of Stella....sigh - love it.
ReplyDeleteloved the variety in your cards!
ReplyDeletethanks for sharing
This is my first BLOG HOP and I had so much fun! I ordered this grid background stamp earlier today. I was planning to use my Inktense pencils to do a similar background. I love the rainbow effect. I love the card--Thanks so much.
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely loving both cards! Stamps are now on my wish list!
ReplyDeleteGreat cards both of them. I like how very GUY the first one is and the second one would make everyone think you spent hours in the stamping room.
ReplyDeletewow....absolutely gorgeous cards. Love the masculine one...and if you do need someone to send an invitation to when you use the background for a red and white tablecloth card...well, you can send one to me! I'd be glad to come! :)
ReplyDeleteLove the hello card....looks like a lot of work but so worth it!
Beautiful!
Simply wow!
ReplyDeleteSimply wow!
ReplyDeleteI love the second card. That is my favorite. Do you mind sharing how you create that card? Awesome job!!!
ReplyDeleteSuch beautiful cards! Thank you!
ReplyDeleteSuch a gorgeous concept!!
ReplyDeleteOh I so want my new stuff now! I am so inspired,thank you!
ReplyDeleteLove it!
ReplyDeletethese are great creations - the 2nd one reminds me of the colorful glass windows you can find from time to time - just beautiful
ReplyDeleteFantastic cards!
ReplyDeleteWow these cards are amazing. I love all the color in the little squares. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteWhat great cards!
ReplyDeleteLove the stencils
you used and the
colors!
Carla from Utah
Great use of the stencils. The rainbow card is just awesome! Wonderful coloring.
ReplyDeleteLovely cards.
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