Thursday, December 31, 2015

Simon Says Stamp You Have My Heart Blog Hop (with PRIZES)!

Hi everyone,

Welcome to the Simon Says Stamp You Have My Heart Blog Hop! You should be arriving from sweet, talented Heather Ruwe's blog. If not you can start the hop HERE at the Simon Says Stamp Blog.


The Simon Says Stamp You Have My Heart Release is filled with happy, loving, positive messages and images that are perfect for both Valentine's Day and encouraging cards all year long.

Here are a couple of cards I made to share today using some of my favourite products from this release:


For this first card I stamped the Simon Says Stamp Stepping Stones Stamp with Memento Tuxedo Black Dye Ink using Ranger's Medium Brayer to get a crisp image. I then used Copic Markers to colour the circles in a rainbow of colours. I die cut the panel using the rectangle from Simon's Bundle of Stitches Dies and adhered it to a notecard made from Neenah Desert Storm Cardstock. I white heat embossed the "I've Got Your Back" sentiment from Simon's Stacking Animals Stamp Set onto some of Simon's Black Cardstock before die cutting it with the smallest rectangle from Simon's Stitched Rectangles Dies. I then matted it onto some Neenah Desert Storm Cardstock die cut with the next size up stitched rectangle die. I used 3M Scotch Double-Sided Foam Tape to adhere the matted sentiment to my card front and finished things off with a few Enamel Dots.


For this second card, I used Simon's Stepping Stones Stamp once again to create my background piece. I white heat embossed the image and inked it up with Simon's Blue Jay and Wisteria die inks.
I die cut the panel with the largest of Simon's Stitched Rectangles Dies and adhered it to a notecard made from Neenah 110 LB Smooth Solar White Cardstock. I then used some more of the Neenah Cardstock to die cut a smaller stitched rectangle on which to adhere my die cut Love You sentiment, Mini Heart, and paper pieced birds from Simon's Stacking Animals Stamps Set. I slightly altered the birds eyes so that they would be looking at each other and covered them with Glossy Accents. Their beaks were coloured with a Copic Marker and the birds with popped up on the sentiment with Foam Tape.

Supplies:



Be sure to comment at each and every stop along the way as Simon Says Stamp will be choosing a winner from each blog on the hop for prize packs valued at about $50! Winners will be chosen this coming Monday January 4th and will be contacted by Simon Says Stamp.

Your next stop is the fabulous Lisa Addesa.

Thanks for stopping by and Happy New Year!
Sarah

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Nancy said...

Great designs! Love the background!

Karen said...

These cards are adorable - thanks for sharing.

Anonymous said...

That stepping stones stamp is a must have. Love your cards.

Valerie S said...

Love these colorful cards, Sarah!

Unknown said...

Super cute cards! I love the blue colors in the second card. :)

Unknown said...

I would've never thought to use the stepping stones the way you did in the first card. It's gorgeous!

Dawn said...

Very nice cards! I really love the love you card.

Theresa's Studio said...

Love your super cards! TFS!

Judy said...

I'm in love with both these cards!! Great job and thanks for sharing.

Nana Griffin said...

Nice job. Love those birdies.

Christy Designs said...

Love your both card and how you use with stepping stone stamp !
Thanks for sharing !

smfh25 said...

I'm really loving the stepping stone background stamp after seeing how you used it.

wvcathy said...

Colorful - beautiful Card

Johna said...

I love the different ideas for the stepping stone stamp! great cards!

April said...

These are great and I love the backgrounds!

Natalie said...

Very cute cards! Fun inspiration! Happy New Year!

Denimo said...

Love your cards Sarah! That stamp set you used is adorable. I'm seriously obsessing on it.

Yvette Williams said...

The bubble stamp is a cool background. Nice cards.

Dasiru's Boutique said...

I love the colors and effects =)

Cherri said...

Fun ways to use the background stamp. Interesting how the look changes with a different color scheme.

Colleen said...

Both are cute good job

Becca Yahrling said...

Gorgeous cards, gorgeous colors. LOVE those birdies the best, so cute. Happy New Year!

Dee Fisher said...

Loved the way you made the cards. So cute.

Maxie said...

Love the eyes:)

Lynndee said...

Great cards! I am loving this stepping stones background stamp! And the little birds are ADORABLE! I love the glossy accents on the eyes, thanks for sharing!

Trisha Jensen said...

I am really liking the Stepping Stones background stamp. Your cards are great at showcasing some fun techniques with it. Happy New Year!

Karen L K said...

Very nice & different looks between the two cards. The colors look great!

Kristie Maynard said...

Wonderful! Thanks for sharing with us.

Anne said...

The backgrounds you created a very fun! Nicely done.

Pam G. said...

Love those crazy birds! What a great idea.

JanTink said...

Awesome!

Terrie said...

Love all your ideas, cards are beautiful!

theCook said...

Love your stepping stones backgrounds!

Michelle said...

Those little birds are adorable!!!

Marcia said...

Thank you for sharing two very different ways to use the Stone Cling Stamp. I love multiple options.

Unknown said...

Very nice!! Have often wondered how to get different looks with my background stamps -- will try this idea soon!

Jenny said...

Very cute!

Lucinde | Lucilight said...

Beautiful cards!

Melodie's Kreations said...

Awesome cards! I am loving the Stepping Stones stamp. Gotta order that one.

Melodie's Kreations said...

Awesome cards! I am loving the Stepping Stones stamp. Gotta order that one.

Unknown said...

Super cute!

Enna said...

Gorgeous!

Laceysocks said...

Very nice cards! I think I may have to get the steppingstones stamp!

Paula Fuller said...

That stepping stone background stamp is so cool. I love seeing the ways it has been used on the blog hop. So many great cards from everyone. I have learned something at every stop.

Teresa Doyle said...

Great cards. I love the rich colours in the first one. Very pretty!

Unknown said...

Such a great way to stretch your use of that background stamp!

Anonymous said...

The birds seem to be made to go with the stepping stones background! It's a truly versatile set!

Carol McCready said...

Love your cards. Such an amazing difference
in the two backgrounds you created from the
same stamp.

Happy New Year!

Sandra Paul said...

Nice designs thanks to share them with us

Charlotte Taylor said...

Cute card.

Unknown said...

beautiful cards! this is an awesome release!

Leni said...

Love to see what is possible with the stepping stones! Happy cards! Such sweet birds on the sentiment!

wroberts2 said...

Amazing how some inspirational cards can change your mind about a product. I wouldn't have looked twice at the stepping stones background... UNTIL NOW!!!

Laura said...

Wonderful card, you have given me so many ideas.

Charity Morris-Chamberlain said...

Wonderful cards! Loving that background stamp!

Christi Conley said...

Love the ombre blue - and those little birds are SOOOO cute! Happy New Year!

Laura Dovalo said...

Both cards are amazing but the second card is so wonderful... I will definitely make something like that for my daughter for Valentine´s. Thanks for the inspiration...this blog hop is great!

Jayell said...

Great cards, love how you used the background to make two completely different looks.

Doudou said...

Great creations! Beautiful colors and designs

Doudou said...

Great creations! Beautiful colors and designs

Elchi said...

Both are great, but I love the birdie card!
Hugs Elchi xx

Kristine said...

Wow, these are amazing. Thanks for sharing! I am so psyched for this release.

truddabellz said...

Super cute cards! Love them

Nancy Swenson said...

Love seeing the design teams creative ideas. I've learned so much on this blog hop. Thank you

Beach Girl 115 said...

That background stamp is calling me- I love the two different looks with the watercolor. Happy New Year!

Yolanda Garrido said...

Your cards are adorable! I love how you used the stencil!

Vonnie said...

Love all the colors in the "I've got your back " card!

liz said...

I wasn't sure about the stepping stones stamp, but ilove all the cards on his hop. I always think I don't need it until you designers Persude Market District otherwise. LOL

Carrie said...

Enjoyed your blog - awesome cards

Rema DeLeeuw said...

Awesome cards!!

MyLittleBlueDog said...

Love the cards. Such cute birds. However the rainbow colouring in the first card is just fantastic, love it!

Unknown said...

I love the stepping stones background. Cute card. Thanks.

Katie M said...

Really love the color blending on the 2nd card

Kris in Alaska said...

Love the graphic feel of the first and those birds are just adorable on the second!

Unknown said...

love those little birds, so cute!

Lori B said...

The hombre of blue is purple is a gorgeous background! Love both cards!

Sharon said...

You have shown how the pebble background stamp can be so versatile. I would have completely overlooked that one. Love the colours and those little birds are just too cute!

Unknown said...

I'm really loving the various uses for the circles throughout the hop stops! You did a great job!

Simply AJ said...

Love your cards! These are some of my favorites from the release. Thanks for sharing!

Teresa Arsenault said...

Fabulous cards. I especially like the one with the love birds and your gorgeous stitching. Happy New Year!

Nana711 said...

Great cards. Love that you showed different ways to use the stepping stone stamp.

arlsmom aka Lynda said...

fabulous cards!

Satori said...

Love both these cards showing two very different looks from one background stamp!

Unknown said...

Love the little birds

gobarb26 said...

Nice cards. Really like your use of color. TFS
Barb B. CZT

byAnnette said...

Really like all the colors
in the stepping stone stamp card!

Diane Bakehouse said...

I need to get that stepping stone stamp. I love what you have done with it.

Cheryl B said...

The enamel dots go great with the stepping stones circles.

Stacy said...

Love these cards. The colors and the designs are fabulous.

Cat Craig said...

Those stepping stones are so perfect with the ps sentiment as if they were meant to be together.

Susie Moore said...

Love your cards today!!!!!

Unknown said...

love your cards

Tracy said...

two great uses of that background, Happy New Year!

Unknown said...

I love the different uses of this background stamp.

April in Louisburg said...

Love the stepping stones stamp!

Donna said...

Really cute cards! Love the colorful designs. Wishing you a very Happy New Year!

Isabel Z said...

What fun! I love blog hops because I get so inspired to create.

Anonymous said...

I love how different your cards are, even tho the same background stamp was used on both.

Robin B. said...

Amazing cards! I love the fun colors and background. Thanks for sharing.

Alison said...

Love these cards and the fun colors you used. Thanks for sharing and Happy New Year.

Lindarub said...

Love your cards.

Unknown said...

Like the way you used both white and black with the back ground stamp. Nice cards.

MaggieB1983 said...

Hi Sarah ~ I am so drawn to this Stepping Stones stamp and really like the versatility you've shown with it here. The bright colors in the first card are cheery and I love the way you've blended colors in the 2nd card and combined that with those bug-eyed birds. Thanks so much for sharing your talent with the rest of us crafters! I hope you have a healthy, happy and crafty 2016!!
#sharehandmadekindness

Kathy said...

Love how you have used the new releases on these fun cards! Colorful and cute....brought a smile to my face. Love those stepping stones!

Dana M said...

Terrific cards! Love the colors!

Katia said...

so coloring and pretty cards!

jazzyscrapper said...

Both of your cards are adorable Sarah! Happy New Year!

Julie Z said...

Two great cards! I'm such a sucker for a great rainbow card & I love the look of the blue/purple background too! I'm just loving this background!!

Brithzi said...

Happy New Year! Great cards. The birds on your Love you card are just too cute.

Leslie said...

Great card. Thank you!

aimymichelle said...

great job!

Christy Bray said...

love your work! thanks for the inspiration!

LaVon Hall said...

Love the card especially yours background work with the dots!

Sheila_G said...

Love your cards!

Unknown said...

Just love your backgrounds, especially the blues, and your little birdie's are too too cute!! Beautiful cards, and Thank you for sharing with us!! Happy New Year's!!!
Cynthia Smith
VT

Kari V. said...

I love your second card with those adorable birds and that "love you" sentiment. Ack! So cute!

Amy Marshall said...

Happy New Year. Love both of your cards.

Me said...

I love both of your cards! One is so colourful and the other one is super cute!

Cindyloohoo said...

Love this card. Awesome job. Happy New year

Unknown said...

Great uses of the stepping stone die!

Annie said...

Inspiring use of color! Thanks so much.

Sheri Elmont said...

What a great background stamp! So many different looks.

Flo said...

Great cards. Those birds are so cute with their big eyes. Thanks.

Unknown said...

Happy new year! Wow, these cards are stunning! Can't wait to use your techniques! Best regards, Marina (lalibretadepapel2@gmail.com)

Tanja said...

Great cards, I love those fun birds with the big eyes!

Pat8 said...

I really like what you did with the sponged background. Nice card.

zgagi said...

Great cards. Love how you used the same stamp in different ways. Thanks for the inspitration.

Birgit said...

Love your fun cards, Sarah! Happy new year to you!

Evie said...

Cute cards!

bev p said...

Thanks so much for showing two ways to used the same background! It shows why you get to demo the new stuff and I don't!!! I am still a newbie, and love these blog hops because I get exposed to so many ideas. (It also stimulates my "wanter" way more than my budget allows, so a chance to win some crafty toys is a plus!!) Thanks so much.

Sherry Butcher said...

Great job, love your different versions. Thanks for sharing.

Sabina F. said...

I love your cards, they are super cute. :)

Patty said...

Both great cards!! I especially love your second bird card...so cute!!

hthole said...

Cute cards. Love the circles. thanks for sharing

Unknown said...

Great backgrounds and ink blending! :)

Amy C. said...

The large bubble background is awesome!

FreeToBeMe..LisaJ said...

Sarah,
Super über cute I love your take on the cards.....Happy New Year

Debbie Rumpza said...

So cute! Those birds... :)

Mominoly said...

At first glance of the "Stepping Stones" stamp, I wasn't too interested. Now seeing your use of this stamp makes me want it. Thank you.

Anonymous said...

Fabulous projects with new products.. Amazing new release by SSS.Thanks for sharing and for the chance to win!

Teresa P said...

Cute cards. Love how you perched the birds on the sentiment and using the background stamp to get different looks. I'm thinking I need this one lol.

Janice said...

The colors on that first card just jump off the page, very nice!

Marsha S said...

Very nice cards! Love the birds on your second card!

Unknown said...

I really like the second card - so cute!

Lynne said...

Cute cards! I love the circle background stamp. Thanks for sharing!

Benessi said...

Beautiful cards, thanks for sharing!

The Crafty Den said...

Beautiful cards Sarah. I really love the stepping stones background stamp so much x x

Super Stick Chick said...

Love your backgrounds and your buggy-eyed birds are adorable.

Cindy said...

Lovely fun cards. Thanks!

Laurie said...

Very cute cards! That bird is starting to grow on me. Very clever use of the image. Love it!

JoAnneRIL said...

oh, oh, oh LOVE the colors. Thanks so much for sharing

Jennifer Hovermale said...

Both of your cards are wonderful!! I have fallen in love with both the Stepping Stones background stamp and the Stackable Animals stamp set. These are such versatile stamps!! Thank you for participating in this blog hop and sharing your cards!!

Pamela said...

Lovely cards!

Judith said...

Oh, those eyes of the birds are too cute (-:
Great design, such bright colours!

Deborah said...

I love those cute little birds. Especially cute on the pebbles background.

Carol H. said...

What fun cards you've made! I really like them a lot!

Lynne said...

Love the stepping stone stamp...thanks for the blog hop!

Laurie2cats said...

Nice cards, such different looks from the same stamp. Thanks for sharing.

Liz O. said...

Fabulous designs, love the Stepping Stones stencil, TFS Sarah, happy 2016!

Sandy said...

Love the totally different backgrounds you got from the same stamp. It's great to get ideas on how to use products in different ways.

Unknown said...

Love the stepping stone stamp! It's amazing how so many different style cards can be made from this one stamp.

Lynne in NI said...

These are fabulous! I love the different effects with your pebble BG :)

Agata said...

Those are surely pretty! I love that bg! So many possibilities!

Miriam Prantner said...

This background is my favorite item in the release Love how you used it/colored it!

Lin said...

Thanks for showing us the possibilities with this stamp, Sarah! Love the ways you used it!

Traci L. said...

Beautiful cards!! Love the way you show the versatility of the background stamp. :) Thank you for sharing with us!

Trish said...

Sarah, Sweet cards. I love both techniques used with the stepping stones stamp. The stacking animal birds are so cute. Thanks for sharing your inspiration. Hugs and blessings

Brooke S said...

LOVE these cards! I can feel the need for that background stamp growing....lol. And I really like the change in the birds' eyeballs. Thank you so much!

CraftyPaws said...

Great use of that simple background stamp! Love your cards!

Barb said...

I love the different ways to use the Stepping Stone stamp.

Redapple39 said...

Your creative use of colour is exactly what I need to master...have a great 2016. Your cards are stunning...

Tracy Ercole said...

Love them both, so cute

Virginia said...

Two completely different looks from the sets! One bold and beautiful, the second one subtle and cute as a button ... i can't decide which one i like the best, so i guess I'll just have to steal them both! Great use of the dies!

Diane said...

Great cards. I love how you used the same stamp to create two very different cards. Thanks for sharing.

Gwen said...

Love how you did two looks with that stamp!

Jean Bullock said...

Wonderful concept! I love how you were able to take the circles and make two totally different cards. Wonderful graphic statements. Well done.

Marty B said...

Really great cards & another great SSS release!

Unknown said...

LOVE these, Sarah! Great take on that great background stamp!

Sallyann said...

You seriously made the cutest cards! Love the colors and how neat they are! Love circles so of course the background stamp has me wanting to break my new years resolution about being financially responsible!

Janet said...

Really like your cards and all the color on the first card!!! Happy New Year!!! Very nice work!!! Thank you for your inspiration!! Janet

Elise Smith said...

I love the cute and colorful backgrounds you created with the "stepping stones" stamp!

Hanne said...

Those circles are so happy and cheerful! Love the simplicity of your card!

Unknown said...

Great cards - I love anything rainbow!!

Heather B. said...

Circles are so inviting. Love your color choices.

Edith said...

Soo sweet! Love your cards!
Edith

Jana said...

Love love!

Becky said...

love the colors used in the first card.

KKC said...

Great use of the Stepping Stones stamp. It is a must have. Thank you.

Cindy Hall said...

I love the different looks that are doable with the stepping stones stamp. I especially love the bright, perfectly colored ones! TFS! Now it has to go on my long wish list!

Anne Harada said...

Oh my word those birds kill me!! Love your cards!

kReN said...

I sure like those stones as a background. TFS! I am ready for a fresh start and think SSS is the place to start! 2016 will be my year to try new media, dies, stamp images, and have more fun, fun, fun!

Unknown said...

Your cards are so fun!! I love the combination of Blue Jay and Wisteria!

Kate B said...

Beautiful cards, I just love the colors!

Jean McCurry said...

As always, lovely card. Happy New year!

Margaret said...

These are wonderful cards - your use of color is perfection!

Rose Santuci-Sofranko said...

Both of your cards are so cute! Thank you so much for your blog and this giveaway. God bless! ILuvTheEucharist (at) aol.com

Unknown said...

So fun and cute cards, love the background stamping and colors. You always make amazing cards, such an inspiration

Unknown said...

Love them, great use of the Stones Background stamp. I love it!

CathyL said...

The stepping stone stamp looks like a fun one!

Shirley N said...

Love how you did your backgrounds and your colors!

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