Welcome to the Simon Says Stamp Encouraging Words Blog Hop! You should be arriving from the amazing Suzy Plantamura's blog. (The blog hop starts at the Simon Says Stamp blog).
Be sure to leave comments at all the blogs today as Simon is giving away a $25 store coupon at each stop. Winners will be posted on the Simon Says Stamp blog on Tuesday August 8th.
Before I share my cards for today's hop I wanted to show you my favourite product from the new Encouraging Words Release: Simon's Kaleidoscope Background Stamp. Isn't it gorgeous?! It's been ordered and I can't wait to play with it!
 SSS Kaleidoscope Background Stamp Shop at: SSS |
Ok, now on to today's cards which feature Simon's Encouraging Animals Stamps and the new Tickle Breeze Die:
In cased you missed my post from yesterday, here are some additional ideas for using some of the new Encouraging Words products (supplies listed on yesterday's post):
 * SSS Encouraging Animals Stamps and Dies Shop at: SSS |
 * SSS Encouraging Animals Stamps Shop at: SSS |
 * SSS Encouraging Animals Dies Shop at: SSS |
 SSS Circle Doodle Background Stamp Shop at: SSS |
 SSS Doodle Background Stamp Shop at: SSS |
 * SSS Space Journey Die Set of 3 Shop at: SSS |
 * SSS Tickle Breeze Dies Shop at: SSS |
 Sizzix Big Shot Die Cutting Machine Shop at: SSS |
 Versafine Onyx Black Ink Pad Shop at: SSS |
 Prismacolor 150 Colored Pencils Shop at: SSS |
 Prismacolor 72 Colored Pencils Shop at: SSS |
 Prismacolor 48 Colored Pencils Shop at: SSS |
 Prismacolor 36 Colored Pencils Shop at: SSS |
 Prismacolor 24 Colored Pencils Shop at: SSS |
 Prismacolor 12 Colored Pencils Shop at: SSS |
 EK Success Powder Tool Shop at: SSS |
 Hero Arts Heat Gun Shop at: SSS |
 SSS White Embossing Powder Shop at: SSS |
 Tim Holtz Tonic Guillotine Paper Trimmer Shop at: SSS |
 MISTI Stamping Tool Shop at: SSS |
 Creative Hands 120 Black Googly Eyes 6 Sizes Shop at: SSS |
 May Arts Natural Twine Shop at: SSS |
 SSS Green Apple Cardstock Shop at: SSS |
 SSS Island Blue Cardstock Shop at: SSS |
 SSS 120 LB White Cardstock Shop at: SSS |
 Ranger #5 Kraft Tags Shop at: SSS |
 Mini Multi Medium Matte Adhesive Shop at: SSS |
 Mini Glossy Accents Shop at: SSS |
 Darice Ultrafine Tip Applicator Bottles Shop at: SSS |
 Kokuyo Long Dot Adhesive Runner Shop at: SSS |
 3M Scotch Double-Sided Foam Tape Shop at: SSS |
 Be Creative Adhesive Sheets Shop at: SSS |
You're next stop is sweet Jessica Frost-Ballas's blog.
Before I go, I wanted to mention that the fun continues tomorrow with another blog hop so be sure to visit the Simon Sasy Stamp blog then for even more inspiration!
Thanks for stopping by!
Sarah
WONDERFUL cards - I love how you used tags for the front and the google eyes on those fun stamped animals is a fantastic idea!
ReplyDeleteI love how you used the same die but varied the backgrounds from stamped to colored paper.
ReplyDeleteDarling tags!
ReplyDeletebeautiful work and love the coloring on kraft!
ReplyDeleteI absolutely LOVE these critters and have added them to my SSS wish list. Awesome cards!
ReplyDeleteI love the googly eyes (& glasses!) on these adorable characters. It really makes them come to life. Love ALL your fun cards.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful cards.
ReplyDeletethese cards are so so sweet. Love the little animal tags and the fun googly eyes:)
ReplyDeleteSuch adorable cards!! I love the animal tags. So so cute.
ReplyDeleteToo, too cute! Love these tags.
ReplyDeleteThose are adorable cards. Those Encouraging Animals are so fun.
ReplyDeleteLove the encouraging animals stamp set and how you have used them!
ReplyDeleteLove your cards! That bear from the Encouraging Animals set melts my heart!
ReplyDeleteThose are just adorable. The backgrounds you created for those tags are perfect, and the little critters are so cute.
ReplyDeleteLove your cards and tags,its so cute.
ReplyDeleteWonderful cards!!
ReplyDeleteCute animal cards!
ReplyDeleteUse tags on cards? Okay, I'll try it! Thank you for sharing such cute cards!
ReplyDeleteThese cards are so sweet.
ReplyDeleteLove the details! Keep them coming!
ReplyDeleteso cute, and love the kindness matters cut outs
ReplyDeletetoo cute and colorful!!!
ReplyDeleteI love this Encouraging Words release! Awesome cards, I especially the COOL Cat card!!
ReplyDeleteVery creative use of the new products. Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteThese cards are so cute! I love the look of the tag on a card base. Your coloring is awesome!
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful cards and fabulous release!! You're creations ALWAYS inspire me!
ReplyDeleteLove the MANY ideas you've shared with us here! This is a great release!
ReplyDeleteMaking cards for my daughter, a teacher. These are so cute!
ReplyDeleteLove the new release - the world needs more "encouraging words"
ReplyDeleteCute tag cards!
ReplyDeleteI like the use of the die as an accent paper for the tag. Great idea.
ReplyDeleteThese tag cards are adorable. Love the animal stamps and sayings. I'm with you, that background stamp is amazing. Hoping to own it soon, it's on my list.
ReplyDeleteLove Encouraging Words!
ReplyDeleteYour Kindness Matters card is very useful for male and female. I need this!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous cards, I love your use of Kraft . Love this new release.
ReplyDeleteLove those adorable animals! I can't wait to get mine. Fabulous layout too!
ReplyDeleteFun cards Susan. Love those animal images on Kraft, colored with pencils.
ReplyDeleteA wonderful job!
ReplyDeleteThese are great cards. Thanks for the inspiration
ReplyDeleteCute, simple cards. Lovely ideas!
ReplyDeleteLove the tag card design with these adorable critters.
ReplyDeleteReally cute cards! Love all of them!
ReplyDeleteSuch cute cards! Love this Encouraging words release.
ReplyDeleteLOVE the vibrant colors !!
ReplyDeleteThose tags are super cute
ReplyDeleteBeautiful cards! Thank you so much for sharing!
ReplyDeleteHow fun!
ReplyDeleteI have always looked for ways to use tags on cards. I really appreciate and love the way you did that! All are so cool!
ReplyDeleteHow fun!
ReplyDeleteFun cards! The cat one especially made me laugh! It was so cute!
ReplyDeleteI love your clean and simple tag cards! Super cute!
ReplyDeleteSuper cute cards! Can't wait to see what you do with that awesome background stamp when you get it!
ReplyDeleteLove those cute critters and your sweet cards!
ReplyDeleteGreat cards! I do really love that Kindness Matters die so much too.
ReplyDeleteI would like to that that bear creation off your hands - however, every single one of the art on displayed here is totally over the moon! Thanks for sharing and for the hop
ReplyDeleteYou have aced the animal coloring. I love it!
ReplyDeleteLove how you presented the encouraging animals stamps. So cute. Thank you for sharing.
ReplyDeleteLove them all .... those little critters are outstanding.
ReplyDeleteWonderful cards.
ReplyDeleteLike the variety. Partial to the dog stamp. Daisy, my dog, is 10 this Sun. Wonderful coloring.
ReplyDeleteMelissa
"Sunshine HoneyBee"
I am always impressed with your work. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteSuch fun card! Thanks for sharing with us and for posting a video.
ReplyDeleteHi Sarah ~ Your encouragement cards are oh, so sweet but I especially love the Kindness Matters cards you've created so colorfully. My signature and mantra have been #kindnessmatters for such a long time and I'm beyond thrilled that SSS has created this awesome die (I'd like to think just for me....hahaha). Thanks for sharing & I hope your weekend is fabulous. ~HUGS~
ReplyDelete#kindnessmatters
super cute.
ReplyDeleteGreat cards! Love this hop.
ReplyDeleteYOur cards are so much fun I love the way you used the stamped tags on the front of your cards.
ReplyDeleteI love the toucan tag!
ReplyDeleteGreat bunch of cards - they are all adorable. I have to ask - the green background on the last of this day's posting. Is that patterned paper or did you create the background?
ReplyDeleteIt's patterned paper. I think might be an older Lawn Fawn one?
DeleteThis collection of cards is really cute! I love how they would make awesome tags too! Each one is bright and colorful and I love how cute all the animals look!
ReplyDeleteTake Care!
Michele
What a great idea to use tags on your cards. :)
ReplyDeleteI love all your cards! Super cute!
ReplyDeleteThat background stamp is going to make some gorgeous cards!
ReplyDeleteFantastic cards! Love the colorss toy used on the tags
ReplyDeleteI think I posted my comment on yesterday's post. Oh, well. Thanks again and I still like them!
ReplyDeleteLove how those colors show up on the tan cardstock!
ReplyDeleteMy teddy bear loves the bear hugs card. So cute. Thank you. [Bunny]
ReplyDeleteSo great!! I especially love your Kindness Matters cards!! The colors are beautiful. <3
ReplyDeleteBeautifully made cards! Thanks so much for the inspiration!
ReplyDeleteGreat stuff! Love your critters with their googly eyes!
ReplyDeleteLove seeing how great these cuties are on the darker Kraft tags!
ReplyDeleteLove all your cards - so creative!
ReplyDeleteReally nice use of color! I especially like how you used the Kindess Matters die. Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful release...love it!!
ReplyDeleteReally cute cards. Thanks for sharing. Nikki
ReplyDeleteI love all the cards, but the bear and the dog are my favorites. Love the google eyes so much!!
ReplyDeleteThe bear and toucan are my faves! They're so cute!
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful set of animal cards, Sarah! They just make me happy. And, those thank you cards - two for the price of one...really love the one on white.
ReplyDeleteThis is such a fun set...definitely on my wish list! Thanks for the inspiration!
ReplyDeleteGreat cards!
ReplyDeleteI love the critters on these cards they are so cute. Thank you for sharing :)
ReplyDeleteSuch a fun release. Great job on the cards, lots of inspiration!
ReplyDeleteJust realized I wrote on the wrong day...ha-ha! Anyway, I think the animal cards are so cute...love the style.
ReplyDeleteAdorable cards!! I am so in love with that little cat!! So cute!!!
ReplyDeleteLove these cute, simple cards! These would be great to give for encouragement :)
ReplyDeleteAwwwww! Adorable and they just make me smile. Thanks!
ReplyDeleteSuper cute cards thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeletesimply darling, love your pencil work. thanks for sharing
ReplyDeleteNow this is super wonderful to see! All those cuties showcased together in a fabulous family of wonderfulness - and on the kraft paper, they just burst with color. What a great idea to showcase the stamp and your coloring - woohoo!!
ReplyDeleteOH wow, fabulous and fun!
ReplyDeleteGreat cards.
ReplyDeleteLove your backgrounds.
ReplyDeleteAwesome cards !
ReplyDeleteSuch cute cards! I thought a couple of the backgrounds were embossed until I was reading through the comments and the products used. Fabulous!
ReplyDeleteI love your cards they are so cute. Those animals are just adorable. I love how you used the negative and the positive pieces of the kindness matters die.
ReplyDeleteThis card set is so cute! I love how this stamp set has so many cute critters! And your inspiration cards from yesterday are amazing! I'm loving that die!
ReplyDeleteYour bear and dog card are just too cute! I love the googly eye on the toucan as well, nice touch.
ReplyDeleteYou are not KIDDING about that background stamp. I can't wait to see what you do with it.
ReplyDeleteAnd your critter cards are the epitome of cuteness! xoxo
While it's hard to choose, I think the Kaleidoscope background stamp is my favorite from the Encouraging Words release, too. However, I do love the Encouraging Animals set you used -- great cards.
ReplyDeleteCute cards. Love those encouraging animals.
ReplyDeleteYour little critters are just adorable. This stamp set is my fav from the release. All are super cute
ReplyDeleteThanks for all the inspiration ideas! I love those adorable little critters!
ReplyDeleteI love the animal cards they are just adorable! Who wouldn't want to receive one of these cards in the mail!
ReplyDeleteI love them all Sarah! They can really brighten someone's day :)
ReplyDeleteI love the cards from yesterday and today. These are great for teachers and everyone!
ReplyDeleteGreat cards using products from the release. Those animals are so cute! And I love the colors Kindness Matters cards. They're great!
ReplyDeleteI love your cards! You did so many great ideas on each of them. Nice details! hugs, treen
ReplyDeleteI like the layout of the tag cards. Would work for other stamps too!
ReplyDeleteI loved these cards and tags! You did a wonderful, really creative, job on these. I can't wait to try your designs.
ReplyDeleteAh, you were on a roll with all your delightful projects! thanks.
ReplyDeleteThose are really adorable cards.
ReplyDeleteFun things you have done
ReplyDeleteSarah your cards are fantastic and no wonder you can't wait for your background stamp to arrive. Isn't is beautiful?
ReplyDeleteSuch lovely Encouraging Words cards ~ that bear is too cute!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous backgrounds and I love that pretty die. Hugz
ReplyDeleteLove your cards adorable bear in this release so cute. Thank you for inspiration.
ReplyDeleteHave a blessed day.
Kim ostgard
Looks like you had a ball making these with “Encouraging Words”. Fun set.
ReplyDeleteLove the Kraft paper. It is really under used. If that is a thing.
ReplyDeleteI also love the kaleidoscope background stamp from this release.
ReplyDeleteWell someone's been very busy. Thank you for your lovely cards. I especially love the backgrounds you created for your gorgeous tags. Thanks again.
ReplyDeleteLOVE all of your awesome cards and this new release!!!!
ReplyDeleteLove these cards! The animal tags are adorable. Thanks for sharing ❤️
ReplyDeleteI love how you used the positive and negative of "Kindness Matters"!
ReplyDeletethose are gorgeous!
ReplyDeletelove them all!
These are soooo Super CUTE!!!!
ReplyDeleteyour cards with the little critters on them are darling!
ReplyDeleteWow! Love your mass produced cards! My favorite is the Tickle Breeze Wafer Die. Perfect for borders and backgrounds. Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteEncouraging Words is a lovely release! So much fun!
ReplyDeleteLovely cards !!
ReplyDeleteLovely cards. I love all the encouraging words on this release. All of your cards would be great for teachers to give to their students.
ReplyDeleteThis release has so many awesome stamps and dies. You did an awesome job with your cards.
ReplyDelete“Encouraging Words” Fantastic tag/cards! Love.
ReplyDeleteGreat cards! I'm particularly drawn to coloring on kraft and these are wonderful. Thanks for sharing them with us.
ReplyDeleteThank you for sharing, the cards are cute and cheery. I love the sentiment "Be Someine Who ..."
ReplyDeleteWhat a great collection of cards. I'm fascinated by the various ways you've created backgrounds that showcase your images and sentiments so well. Thanks for sharing all of them on this blog hop, Sarah.
ReplyDeleteWOW..wonderful cards! Love your coloring!
ReplyDeletegreat set of cards! I love the tickle added detail behind the tags!
ReplyDeleteI love the tags on the cards. Great critters ans sentiments.
ReplyDeleteLove the new animals, but you really finished them off perfectly with the googly eyes!!
ReplyDeleteI like how you used tags on the cards.
ReplyDeleteLOVE the cat with the glasses!
ReplyDeleteAwesome projects! I love the tag focals on your cards! TFS!
ReplyDeleteLovely cards, thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteI love how the tags were used for the cards; great idea!
ReplyDeleteThose little critters are so cute. I love all of your cards.
ReplyDeleteBear hugs is my favorite, I love the blue and white background.
ReplyDeleteThese are some fabulous cards. I love the critters, so cute! I like the way you used so many colors in the Kindness Matters cards.
ReplyDelete:-D The googly eyes make the animals even more adorable!
ReplyDeleteFabulous designs Sarah! Love the new dies and cute critters! Thanks for the inspiration!
ReplyDeleteThese are all so cute and adorable, great job
ReplyDeleteThese cards are awesome! Love the tags :)
ReplyDeleteFAB cards! LOVE the colouring on kraft!! LOVE this new ENCOURAGING WORDS release!!!
ReplyDeleteSuper cute cards!!
ReplyDeleteLove your cards and awesome coloring. the images are so cute and love the repeated die. Awesome.
ReplyDeleteI thought you had painted the animals until I looked over your supply list. The colors were so bright and well blended. Nice work.
ReplyDeleteLovely cards! Those encouraging animals are adorable. Love the colored pencils on kraft! Thank you for the inspiration.
ReplyDeleteFirst, I love your coloring on such dark kraft paper! You did a wonderful job getting your pencils to really stand out! Each card looks terrific! I also love the Kindness cards you made yesterday. They are so bright and cheery! Kindness definitely matters!!
ReplyDeleteSuch great cards!
ReplyDeleteSeriously adorable cards! I think the little bear is my favourite! Thanks for the great ideas.
ReplyDeleteGreat cards; that cat just cracks me up.
ReplyDeletelove how you used the tags on your cards. Great animals and sentiments.
ReplyDeleteGreat cards, I just love this die!
ReplyDeleteOh, my goodness, these are so adorable!! Love these super cute images; specially with the addition of the googly eyes!! We all need "encouraging words" now an then. : )
ReplyDeleteLove your tag cards. So cute!!! 😊❤️
ReplyDeleteLove your cards. The animals are so adorable and your coloring is awesome.
ReplyDeleteLove the tags on the cards and those colorful cards are fantastic!
ReplyDeleteSuper cute cards!
ReplyDeleteGreat variety of cards!
ReplyDeleteAll of your cards are fabulous! I like the idea of using a tag, especially if it is for a child, so it can be removed from the card and hung on the doorknob or some other prominent place. Great idea from some wonderful cards. Thank you for sharing!
ReplyDeleteWonderful design--love your cards!
ReplyDeleteVery cute cards. You got a lot done!
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ReplyDeleteYou've made a fun collection of cards using so many of the new SSS products! Can't pick a favorite. Like them all! (Thanks for sharing!)
ReplyDeleteSo cute with the googly eyes on the animals, what a great idea. Your choice of color for the tags are perfect against the cream card.
ReplyDeleteThe tags are such a great idea, thank you for the inspiration. Love your kindness cards too.
ReplyDeleteNeat cards. I love how you created two cards with the one set of die cuts
ReplyDeleteadorable cards. the critters are so cute.
ReplyDeleteI love how you used the tickle breeze die to create a unified set of cards. It'd make a great gift for someone.
ReplyDeleteEncouraging words: Your life is someone else's dream, always be grateful.
ReplyDeleteLove all your cute critter tags! Those kindness dies in all the colors are nice too!
ReplyDeleteI love your animal cards, they are so cute
ReplyDeleteYour cards are great. I too love that background stamp. It really has a huge variety of uses. Jil
ReplyDeleteI love tags on cards, and your with those adorable creatures are fabulous! TFS
ReplyDeleteI love blog hops because they inspire me to create!!!
ReplyDeleteI love that background stamp too! Beautiful! Love your critter cards
ReplyDeleteVery nice and versatile release.
ReplyDeleteI absolutely love the idea of using a tag on the cards! Beautiful!
ReplyDeletebeautiful and fun critters with the googly eyes and fun and bright colored cards, so uplifting
ReplyDeleteAdorable cards!!!! Love the toucan!
ReplyDeleteGreat cards! Thanks for sharing!
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