Hi everyone!
Today I'm honoured to be participating in the Simon Says Stamp My Favorite Release Blog Hop! The fun starts at the Simon Says Stamp blog. If you've been hopping along you should be arriving from the talented Anna-Karin Evaldsson's blog.
Here is Simon's full "My Favorite" Release:
Lots of cute and fun in this release sprinkled with a little sass. :)
I'm sharing two cards today. Here's the first one:
For this first card I used Simon's Retro Thanks Stamps and Dies, using a couple of the dies to create a rainbow background. I then used the matching stamps for my sentiment and to add a few 'embellishments'.
Supplies:
Here's my second card:
I used Simon's fun new Birthday Wishes Frame Die to create a colourful birthday shaker card. The great thing about the sentiment is that it goes across the entire frame so you have multiple pockets for sequins and/or beads.
Thanks so much for stopping by! The next stop on the hop is the fabulous Amy Rysavy!
Sarah
Can't wait to get my hands on the Happy Birthday Polaroid die. Love all the great ideas.
ReplyDeleteThe shaker card is absolutely fantastic!!!
ReplyDeleteLove that idea for the background of the first card! So awesome! And the other card is equaly beautiful,especially because of the paper you've chosen. I love that paper!
ReplyDeleteHugs
Beautiful cards! Love the shaker card. It's really nice that there is a die to help make the shaker card! Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteLove the Birthday Wishes die!
ReplyDeleteSuch a creative background with the retro set!
ReplyDeleteGreat colourcombo's on both cards! Love the way you made your own patern on the first! Have a coolourfull weekend!
ReplyDeleteAwesome designs!!! This release is super amazing! I'm off to work, but will sneak in the rest of the hop throughout the day ;)
ReplyDeleteColorful cards and they look absolutely gorgeous
ReplyDeleteYou always blow me away with your fun, geometric style. LOVE!
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ReplyDeleteLove the boomerangs!!
Who would of thought to use the boomarang for a background stamp! Clever
ReplyDeletesuch great bold cards and I'm lovin' the repeated use to create a background; thanx for the inspiration and blog candy opp!
ReplyDeleteFun and colorful cards!! Thanks for share!!
ReplyDeleteLove both cards
ReplyDeleteLove that bright and cheerful birthday frame card. Anyone would be happy to get that beauty!
ReplyDeleteWhat a fabulous way to use Retro Thanks! Both of these cards are amazing!
ReplyDeleteYou did an awesome job on both your cards. Love the rainbow colors.
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Eyecatching cards, Sarah! Love your style with the new release!
ReplyDeleteI love the use of the colours un both cards. Great inspiración.
ReplyDeleteWOW Sarah, such great cards! Both are fantastic but I love that second one!
ReplyDeleteReally liked the second card!!
ReplyDeleteLove the interesting pattern on the first and I always love a great shaker card!
ReplyDeleteI love the second card with the tartan paper the best, that's because I am Scottish. TFS :o)
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteLove the shaker card. I love the different colors behind the "birthday wishes"
ReplyDeleteBoth card turned out really nice and I can see you put a lot of time and effort in making them...well done
ReplyDeleteLove the second card particularly. Lovely colours.
ReplyDeleteFun and creative cards! The shaker is my fave!
ReplyDeleteLove this card. Bright and colorful
ReplyDeleteLove the shaker card. Really fun colours.
ReplyDeleteYour cards are both really pretty. I love the shaker with the beautiful colors.
ReplyDeletelove your birthday wishes card - that is such a great die - think i really need it!!
ReplyDeleteSuch fun coloured cards !
ReplyDeleteI love these cards. Those boomerangs are beautiful and I love the shaker card. The different colors behind the sentiment is so cool.
ReplyDeleteLove your cards. Wonderful ideas.
ReplyDeleteYour shaker card is so cute.
ReplyDeleteLoved both of your cards. Thanks for sharing your talent with us
ReplyDeleteKimberly Colson
k1i2m3@cox.net
Two beautiful and colourful cards, love the ideas you incorporated into each. I didn't like that set with the boomerangs and shapes but your card made me change my mind - love what you created with it! :-)
ReplyDeleteSuch bright and cheery cards, love the bold designs!!!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful background you created, looks like a lot of work, but man, what an outcome! Your Shaker card is super fantastic....loving the plaid background too!
ReplyDeleteI love your cards. I am a sucker for anything rainbow so your first card is a definite WIN. And I love love love the madras pattern paper on your second card; it's such a cheery card. TFS!!
ReplyDeletesuch cute cards. TFS
ReplyDeleteLove both cards and the colors ! Awesome!
ReplyDeleteThanks for the inspiration!
ReplyDeleteLove both cards, but especially the shaker card!
ReplyDeleteLove how you used the die as the background. That shaker card is super cute!
ReplyDeleteHow retro can you go. How retro can you go!
ReplyDeleteLove your bright and happy cards...so fun!
ReplyDeleteSarah,
ReplyDeleteCan you tell me who is the next person on this blog hop? I can't find it in your discription.
Thanks
Tanja
fun design
ReplyDeleteThese are fun designs. Good to know retro is now up to date! Love the shaker colours
ReplyDeleteWonderful cards!
ReplyDeleteCrisp, clean and beautiful...... two amazing projects!
ReplyDeleteLovely cards and so very different . The use of colorful dies to create the awesome background is so inspiring:)
ReplyDeleteBoth of your cards were really cute! I love the bright colors...
ReplyDeleteLove these cards! So bright and beautiful.
ReplyDeletegreat way to use that retro die for the background, don't they just look like boomerangs? which gives me many ideas, just need a kangaroo stamp now lol...great work, thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteBoth cards are beautiful!!
ReplyDeleteLove the shaker card.
ReplyDeleteLove how you created the background from the Retro stamp, and your shaker card is wonderful!
ReplyDeleteLovely, colorful cards! Stay blessed!
ReplyDeleteThe background on the first card is great! Absolutely love all the colors. Very modern feel to it.
ReplyDeleteVery nice card!
ReplyDeleteI so like the transition of colours on the first card. Thanks!
ReplyDelete...Teri
Both so cool and trendy!!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful cards, love the use of the retro images....
ReplyDeleteBoth cards are so modern. I have to get my hands on the Birthday Wishes die so many ideas to use it for.
ReplyDeleteAmazing job! I especially like the retro thanks card with the repetition and colors. Bravo!
ReplyDeletethat retro set is so unique!
ReplyDeleteAmazing job! I especially like the retro thanks card with the repetition and colors. Bravo!
ReplyDeletecute…i love how you completely thought outside of the box with the retro thanks set. great cards!
ReplyDeleteI love how colorful your cards are!
ReplyDeleteLike the background you created.
ReplyDeleteBoth cards are so creative! Love the shaker card!!
ReplyDeleteThe Happy Birthday Polaroid Die has just jumped to the top of my MUST HAVE LIST. Thank you.
ReplyDeleteBoth cards are adorable. Love the boomerang retro look and the shaker card is so fun!
ReplyDeleteSuch wonderful cards!! Love the pretty shaker card! Awesome job!
ReplyDeleteLove the retro card. Such patience with the many many die cuts.
ReplyDeleteLove both of your cards. The background of the retro card is so cleaver. I love the photo cutout card, must get that die. TFS!
ReplyDeleteLove what you've done. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteWonderful cards!
ReplyDeleteI love both of your cards. So different. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteSarah, I love your use of these stamps on your cards. So colorful and cool the way the plaid makes the Polaroid die pop.
ReplyDeleteThanks.
Oh wow... never would have thought of using the boomerangs as you did! SO creative. Love both of your projects. Thanks for the inspiration.
ReplyDeleteThank you for the many ideas and beautiful colors.
ReplyDeleteLovely cards Sarah. Thanks!
ReplyDeleteI wondered how I would use that boomerang. You nailed it!
ReplyDeleteAlways love a shaker card! Your ideas are so creative.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful cards!
ReplyDeleteCristina
thehouseoftheblackbirds.blogspot.it
Such great looking cards. Love the birthday frame card.
ReplyDeleteWhen I saw the release, my brain wasn't coming up with anything for the retro design. I LOVE what you did with it! That's why these hops are so valuable.
ReplyDeleteYour birthday wishes is wonderful. Love the bright color arrangement behind the sentiment shaker.
ReplyDeleteGreat cards! Especially the birthday wishes card!
ReplyDeleteWhat fun projects!
ReplyDeleteLove both of your cards but the first one just jumps right out at me. I love how you did it!
ReplyDeleteGreat cards, love the shaker and the background behind the window!
ReplyDeleteGreat cards. They are very beautiful!
ReplyDeleteLove that plaid birthday card. I really NEED that LF paper pad. Lol
ReplyDeleteNice work! Both cards are great and I like that you used one of the sets not chosen by a lot of people. Very creative . Thanks for sharing with us.
ReplyDeleteYour cards are both wonderful, ty!
ReplyDeletesuch fun and colorful cards! TFS
ReplyDeleteI love both cards, but the first one is my favorite;-) very creative idea to use die cuts as a background. Thank you!
ReplyDeleteSuch fun cards!
ReplyDeleteGreat cards - love the retro die cuts for a background!
ReplyDeletegreat background, great cards :)
ReplyDeleteLoving the Polaroid stamp..!!! So many ideas... cant wait to try them all out. Really beautifull... :)
ReplyDeleteAwesome cards!
ReplyDeleteLove you ideas
ReplyDeleteHow creative use of the retro dies!
ReplyDeleteLove them both!
ReplyDeleteThanks for the chance to win.
Love the colors in the retro card. So bright!
ReplyDeleteGreat! THANKS for the chance to win!
ReplyDeletePenny
Love the plaid! :)
ReplyDeleteLove your shaker card. That birthday wishes frame die rocks.
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing your creativity!!!
ReplyDeleteWould have never thought to divide the die the way you did. Wonderful card!
ReplyDeleteJudyB
ReplyDeleteLiked the use of sequins
Love your cards! Such great use of the new stamps/dies.
ReplyDeleteGreat cards and great use of the new products - it's a happy release. going to make my wish list right away with Mom's Day around the corner. :)
ReplyDeleteI love the way you separate the three colors in background of shaker card and the perfect match to plaid.
ReplyDeleteGreat way to use the retro image for the background and love the colors you choose.
ReplyDeleteLove both of these cards, they are both fun
ReplyDeletewow. very creative. looove the shaker card~
ReplyDeleteLove your designs! How creative!!!
ReplyDeleteGot to get some SSS release! Your work is awesome! TFS!!
ReplyDeleteI love shaker cards.
ReplyDeleteI loved your use of colors!
ReplyDeletegreat cards :) love what you did with that retro one, so cool and the birthday die is one of my favorite items from this release.
ReplyDeleteThe celebrate card is outstanding! The colors just laugh out loud.
ReplyDeleteAdore the rainbow of colors and how my eyes move all over this card.
ReplyDeleteBrilliant!
I love that Polaroid frame. I'm definitely considering getting that :)
ReplyDeleteLove the rainbow card and the shaker card is just my fav!
ReplyDeleteLove the boomerangs! Great variety...love your style and colors.
ReplyDeleteGreat use of the retro die!
ReplyDeleteNice cards ! I like very much the Polaroid frame. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteThese are so fun and colorful! Great design!
ReplyDeleteTake care!
Michele
Like the unique style & colors. Have a BEE-utiful day!
ReplyDeleteMelissa
"Sunshine HoneyBee"
Love your use of the Retro stamp!
ReplyDeleteThe background on the first card is unique and eye catching. I love the background paper on the second card and I am loving the birthday die. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteLinda D.
great cards.
ReplyDeleteBoth cards are so cute! I can't wait to try a shaker card!
ReplyDeleteSuch joyful cards!! I love the colors and the cheerful tone of your cards!
ReplyDeleteThank you.
Love those boomerangs, Sarah!
ReplyDeletelove your use of the retro stamp and die
ReplyDeletedebpeslinger at g mail dot com
Adorable cards!!
ReplyDeleteBoth of these cards are totally fabulous!!! I'm loving that rainbow of boomerangs and your shaker is gorgeous!!! Thanks for sharing your wonderful inspiration for this super fun hop today!!! I love it!
ReplyDeleteWhat fun cards!
ReplyDeleteLove how your cards are so distinctive in spite of using the same products as others along the hop. The colours are amazing and how you used the retro stamp is so clever.
ReplyDeleteLove your creations especially your shaker card
ReplyDeleteReally like the double or triple :-) shaker window - unique twist!
ReplyDeleteThis die is a keeper. Thank you for your post
ReplyDeleteThat retro stamp and die make a cool card.
ReplyDeletegreat cards - I don't think I would have the patience for the first card though - thanks for sharing
ReplyDeleteBarb Housner
Love the way you've pulled together the shaker card!
ReplyDeleteNice work on both of your creations - loving the shake it up - fab die cut for this TFS
ReplyDeleteThe boomerang card is so fun and colorful. The shaker card is unique - love the background.
ReplyDeleteWhat bright and fun cards! Love them!
ReplyDeleteLove the background on the shaker card.
ReplyDeleteLove this new release! Thanks for the inspiration!! :)
ReplyDeleteLOVE your shaker card! Fabulous idea to use the three areas for different sequins!!
ReplyDeleteLove it!!
ReplyDeleteLove both the cards. The first has such a wonderful retro vibe. Love the plaid background and the mix of colors on the second.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful use of colors that just flow!
ReplyDeleteLove both of your cards. This is such an amazing release. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteTwo wonderful, fun cards! The shaker is marvelous and your rainbow retro, a delight!
ReplyDelete~carol
How innovative! Using the boomerangs as a pattern element is inspired, and the color blocking behind the birthday sentiment looks amazing with the patterned base paper.
ReplyDeleteAwesome cards!!
ReplyDeleteLoved both cards-but I really like the shaker card! What a great idea!
ReplyDeleteLove that rainbow retro card! The multi colored background behind the "Birthday Wishes" looks great.
ReplyDeleteAwesome work! I love the shaker card!
ReplyDeleteEvery time I see that birthday die used I am so thrilled. You really did some beautiful creations too!
ReplyDeleteLove the cards. Love that birthday die!
ReplyDeleteLove how you used repetition with the boomerang card!
ReplyDeleteLove the boomerangs!
ReplyDeleteSUPER JOB SARAH! Your first card is VERY MOD! ;) It makes me think of the Jetson's! LOL SUPER JOB AND your second card is SO COOL the way you've colored it! (I sound like a hippy! LOL But, I'm NOT! Your cards just brought it out! LOL ) ;)
ReplyDeleteLove the retro boomerang card! That would be wonderful for an older man's birthday....which can be so hard to make.
ReplyDeleteWhat a great way to stretch this die...looks terrific as a background. Then there's the brilliant way you multicolored the polaroid background...amazing.
ReplyDeleteI love the birthday wishes frame die. The shaker card is so beautiful !
ReplyDeleteI'm really going to have to order that birthday frame die--it's too cute!
ReplyDeleteThis die is interesting. You did a wonderful job with it.
ReplyDeleteLove what you did with that boomerang die and your colorful shaker card.
ReplyDeleteThat first card is just awesome, Sarah - love what you did with just one little die! Your shaker card is just lots of fun!
ReplyDeleteBoth cards are amazing! I love you use of color. Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDelete^Muy colorista. Me gusta!
ReplyDeleteFun card. Love the pattern and colors. TFS
ReplyDeleteThanks for the idea with the sentiment that goes all the way across!
ReplyDeleteGreat inspiration! Thank you so much for your ideas for using different items in this release!
ReplyDeleteSuch great and fabulous cards!!
ReplyDeleteWow, what you did with the Birthday Wishes Polaroid is so cool! LOVE it! :)
ReplyDeleteThese are both such great cards. Such a cool use of dies for the first one and I love the colors layered in the second.
ReplyDeleteThank you for your fantastic cards! Your use of color knocks my socks off! I can not get enough of the fun way you expressed rainbow bliss!
ReplyDeleteWow,Sarah! I was wondering what to do with that retro set, and you've certainly showed me!
ReplyDeleteLove the fabulous use of colors on your cards!
ReplyDeleteYour first card is very retro and fun! Love the Birthday Wishes die!
ReplyDeleteThe birthday wishes framed die has so many applications! And neat use of the retro die. Thanks for the chance.
ReplyDeleteVery creative very creative cards. Love the plaid paper.
ReplyDeleteTerrific cards. I like the retro die in many colors. The shaker card is clever with the bright background.
ReplyDeleteoh i just love the shaker card- i like the retro card but the shaker is very sparkley...thank you for sharing - very very clever indeed.
ReplyDeleteSuch cute cards! Love the retro multicolored look! Wonder if I have some adhesive cardstocks to make it even easier! I love cute cards that are flat, and fairly simple to make! Thanks for sharing!
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