Today marks the beginning of Simon Says Stamp's month long celebration of STAMPtember! They have lots of fun planned for the entire month, starting with a fabulous new product release (including stamps, dies, stencils, watercolor palettes, sequins, cardstock, and envelopes) which can be found HERE. There's also a great TWO DAY blog hop which starts at noon today. Check it out HERE.
Here are my absolute favourites from the new release. The first two items you'll see me use over the next two days and the rest of them I just ordered.
 SSS Ornate Background Stamp Shop at: SSS |
 SSS Kitty Cat Die Shop at: SSS |
 SSS Laura's Grids Stamps and Stencils Shop at: SSS |
 SSS Grid Play Alpha Stamps Shop at: SSS |
 SSS Let Us Rejoice Stamps Shop at: SSS |
 SSS You Got This Stamps Shop at: SSS |
 SSS Live Well Stamps Shop at: SSS |
 SSS Picture Book Labrador Die Shop at: SSS |
 SSS Picture Book Sweet Cat Die Shop at: SSS |
 SSS Flip Over Hello Dies Shop at: SSS |
 SSS Shari's Daniel Smith Watercolor Palette Shop at: SSS |
 SSS Debby's Daniel Smith Watercolor Palette Shop at: SSS |
My favourite product from this release is the gorgeous Ornate Background Stamp. *Swoon!* I used it to make the following card (as well as a card I'll be sharing tomorrow as part of Day 2 of Simon Says Stamp's STAMPtember Blog Hop...so be sure to come back then)!
I first stamped the Ornate Background Stamp onto Simon's Green Apple Cardstock with the matching Green Apple Dye Ink for a tone on tone effect. I then stamped the same image onto Neenah 110 LB Cardstock with Memento Tuxedo Black Ink and fussy cut around part of the image. I coloured it with Copic Markers and used a Memento Tuxedo Black Marker along all the cut edges to hide the white. I lined up the coloured image with the tone on tone stamped piece and adhered it in place. The sentiment is from Simon's Thoughtful Messages Stamp Set and was stamped with Verafine Onyx Black Ink.
My second card for today was quick and easy to put together thanks to Simon's new Amazing Messages Stamp Set which, while not ornate, still packs a punch. I'm looking forward to using this stamp set to create lots of birthday and encouragement cards for kids (amd again will share another card using this set during tomorrow's blog hop).
Once the sentiment pieces were stamped on cardstock cut with one of Simon's Wonky Rectangle Dies, I coloured in the 'AWESOME' and star with Copic Markers. I added some Wink of Stella Clear Marker to the star and covered the 'AWESOME' with Glossy Acccents. I finished things off with some beautiful Lucy Abram's Rainbow Sparkle Jewel Mix. Using Foam Tape, I adhered the stamped panel to a die cut piece of Doodlebug Fairytales 6x6 Patterened Paper I had left over from Simon's September Card Kit.
Thanks so much for stopping by and be sure to come back tomorrow!
Sarah
Supplies, with compensated affiliate links at no extra cost to you. * indicates products from STAMPtember.
 * SSS Amazing Messages Stamps Shop at: SSS |
 SSS Thoughtful Messages Stamps Shop at: SSS |
* SSS Ornate Background Stamp Shop at: SSS |
 SSS Wonky Rectangles Dies Shop at: SSS |
 Sizzix Big Shot Die Cutting Machine Shop at: SSS |
 Memento Tuxedo Black Dye Ink Shop at: SSS |
 Versafine Onyx Black Ink Pad Shop at: SSS |
 SSS Green Apple Dye Ink Shop at: SSS |
 Copic Markers Shop at: SSS |
 Zig Clear Wink of Stella Glitter Marker Shop at: SSS |
 Memento Tuxedo Black Dual Tip Marker Shop at: SSS |
 Tim Holtz Tonic Guillotine Paper Trimmer Shop at: SSS |
 Scor-Pal Measuring and Scoring Board Shop at: SSS |
 MISTI Stamping Tool Shop at: SSS |
 Lifestyle Crafts Quickstik Tool Shop at: SSS |
 Fiskars Titanium Micro Tip Scissors Shop at: SSS |
 Fiskars Amplified Scissors Shop at: SSS |
 Lucy Abrams Rainbow Sparkle Jewel Mix Shop at: SSS |
 SSS Green Apple Cardstock Shop at: SSS |
 Neenah Solar White 110 LB Cardstock 25 Sheets Shop at: SSS |
 Doodlebug Fairytales 6x6 Papers 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 |
Stunning cards, Jo x
ReplyDeleteThat background stamp is incredible and the first card you did with it is just WOW! I love it! Your daughter did a lovely job coloring it as well.
ReplyDeletewow those backgrounds! totally blow me away! beautiful work!
ReplyDeleteWonderful of amazing and unique cards. Good ideas.
ReplyDeleteYour cards are beautiful.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful cards! Thank you for sharing!
ReplyDeleteWow your cards are super cool.
ReplyDeleteLove this stamp! I'm always looking for ornate images to color.
ReplyDeleteWow! These make a statement. Lovely!
ReplyDeleteLove the rich colors so pretty
ReplyDeleteFantastic, I love the colorful cards!
ReplyDeleteA triple grand slam of gorgeous, colorful cards!
ReplyDeleteI'm in love with that background stamp!
ReplyDeleteThese backgrounds are so pretty, really love the green card!
ReplyDeleteLove the use of the background stamp for such a colorful and beautiful outcome! Just stunning!
ReplyDeleteLove the background stamp and using it on colored card Stock!
ReplyDeleteJust gorgeous! OMG gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteOh, wow--your cards are so amazing! The coloring is fantastic! Thank you so much for sharing! (Peg)
ReplyDeleteFabulous, colorful backgrounds.
ReplyDeleteI LOOOOVE your cards, Sarah!!! I am ESPECIALLY DRAWN to the Ornate Background ones! I LOOOOOVE THAT STAMP! SUCH GORGEOUS WORK!!!!!!!!!! I also LOVE how you did the first one, coloring only part of the stamp.... & stamping the other half of the card.... GENIUS! ;)
ReplyDeleteSuch vibrant, beautiful cards. I love how you colored them, thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeletegorgeous cards-and the first one is especially eye catching-wow!!
ReplyDeleteThe two background colored cards are awesome. Beautiful coloring.
ReplyDeleteLovely coloring on that background stamp. You put in a lot of time..no wonder it looks great!
ReplyDeleteit seems to me that you must be raising another amazing cardmaker! your cards are both lovely and your dear daughter's colouring is stunning!
ReplyDeleteLove how colorful these cards are!
ReplyDeleteCards are beautiful, i will have to put this stamp on my list. Thanks for sharing
ReplyDeleteJennifer
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These are wonderful cards...love the colors and techniques. Thank you for sharing these.
ReplyDeleteI love the second card using the amazing messages stamp set. I have so much patterned paper and didn't really know how to use it, thanks for the tip!
ReplyDeletewow those colors are awesome
ReplyDeleteyour daughter did an awesome job on that background stamp. Love how you colored just part of it and left the rest tone on tone. so pretty!
ReplyDeleteLove the colors
ReplyDeleteOh wow! Amazing work!
ReplyDeleteWow! Your colouring is amazing - doing those backgrounds much have taken ages, but totally worth it! Fabulous!
ReplyDeleteLove that background stamp! It has been added to my wish list!
ReplyDeleteLove theses, and your daughter did beautifully!
ReplyDeleteLove all of these cards! Such different looks but so nice. That green background really adds to the ornate background. Love the story about your daughter!!
ReplyDeleteWow ... the piecing with the background really takes it to another level
ReplyDeleteLOVE all of these! Amazing!
ReplyDeleteYour cards are awesome.
ReplyDeleteI absolutely love your card.. it's just so beautiful and amazing! Your daughters coloring is also beautiful. She must be very talented too!
ReplyDeleteLove your cards! The colors are just fantastic!!
ReplyDeleteLove the bold colors you used! Makes the images just pop!
ReplyDeleteLovely cards!
ReplyDeleteGosh! That ornate background is unbelievable! Just gorgeous
ReplyDeleteI am in love with your daughters version. I want to make one just like it. TFS
ReplyDeleteWOW, WOW, WOW. These cards are truly works of art. Thank you so much for sharing.
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful design on that first card!
ReplyDeleteOMG LOVE your card. I saw where someone cut part out and I loved it. Then to see your where you only color part, genius. No fussy cutting :)
ReplyDeleteYour card using the ornate background is stunning. THANKS for the inspiration.
ReplyDeleteThat ornate background is gorgeous! And your daughter did a fantastic job! Kudos to her!
ReplyDeleteStunning works of art with all those beautiful, bold colors. And a rainbow of color always touches my heart.
ReplyDeleteWell, your ornate background card is stunning. I love how you showcased just part of it with color. Your second card is fun and would be great for adults too. But I have to say, your daughter is amazingly artistic! Her rendition of the ornate background is absolutely beautiful. Thanks so much for sharing.
ReplyDeleteI really love your card. I have seen many examples already of what to do with this stamp. I must get this stamp ASAP. It beckons me. Thanks for the great ideas.
ReplyDeleteI like your version of the ornate background stamp. I also like your daughters version. Great coloring from both of you. The encouragement card is neat too.
ReplyDeleteI can't believe how much bright beautiful colouring you've done! Wow! Stunning cards!
ReplyDeleteI love the amazing messages card. That patterned paper is a really cute pairing.
ReplyDeleteJust WOW! You did an amazing job of coloring, and your daughter....she is well on her way to becoming an incredible artist!!
ReplyDeleteLove, love, love
ReplyDeleteAs soon as I clicked the link and arrived at your blog and saw the first card, I said WOW. That card is impressive. I just love the way you combined the Ornate background stamp as both the background and focal piece in that card. Your daughters coloring using the same stamp is also just gorgeous. Thanks so much Sarah, for the inspiration and sharing with us!!
ReplyDeleteI LOVE your ornate background stamped card!!! Your daughter also did a gorgeous job! I am going to have to have that stamp!
ReplyDeleteYour daughter is a chip off the old block. Wow, her coloring is beautiful. I wish I was a good fussy cutter because your cad would be so fun to try to recreate. I am swooning over it.
ReplyDeleteLove your coloring!!!!
ReplyDeleteYou both did amazing things with the ornate background!! :)
ReplyDeleteLove the brilliant colors you and your daughter have used.
ReplyDeleteLove the vibrant colors on the cards! Very boho!
ReplyDeleteOh So beautiful, if I win I am going to apply my 50.00 to buying a whole set of copics and then I will color that background stamp too!!!
ReplyDeleteOh my goodness...what an amazing stamp...and what you did with it is even more amazing. So stunning. Beautiful.
ReplyDeleteOk, now I'm madly in love with the ornate background stamp lol! And tell your daughter she rocked the coloring!!! Thanks for so much inspiration and beauty! ♥
ReplyDeleteBeautiful coloring on the great background stamp, your cards are very inspiring!
ReplyDeleteI love the background and the way you colored them, just gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteI was so excited to see these cards. I love the ornate background and the amazing messages set.
ReplyDeleteYour Ornate Bakground cards are absolutely stunning!
ReplyDeleteYou've made the Ornate Background
ReplyDeletesing. Beautiful colors and combinations.
thanks for sharing.
Love the coloring! Very colorful!
ReplyDeleteOne word;WOW. Thank you for sharing your wonderful cards.
ReplyDeleteSuch vibrant colors. I love these cards.
ReplyDeleteLooks like alot of coloring but they are all beautiful.
ReplyDeletei love the tone on tone and the addition of the colored piece. better be careful, your daughter might take over your blog next. :-) great coloring.
ReplyDeleteHello Sarah, i love your colorful cards, great ideas. Thank you.
ReplyDeleteThese cards are amazing and your daughter has some mad coloring skills!
ReplyDeleteObviously the talent runs in the family, your daughter's card is stunning along with yours. Love your different ways of using the ornate background stamp!
ReplyDeleteNice cards!
ReplyDeleteYour cards are so beautiful. Love the ornate beackground stamp and you showcased it amazingly. Thanks for all the great inspiration.
ReplyDeleteYour use of such beautiful colors just blows me away.
ReplyDeleteabsolutely gorgeous! I want this stamp -- but will you color it for me?
ReplyDeleteGoodness gracious! Your daughter has an amazing eye for color! Love the designs that both of you shared
ReplyDeleteYour card with the ornate background stamp is simply breathtaking!
ReplyDeleteWhat a perfect collection of perfect cards! Thanks for the great inspiration and for fantastic giveaway!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous cards, Sarah! I really like the idea of tone-on-tone stamping on the green cardstock and then stamping it again on white cardstock and touching the edges with black ink to hide any white edges. Thanks so much for your inspiration.
ReplyDeleteWow!!!
ReplyDeleteSo pretty and colorful, better watch out or your daughter will be stock piling all your stamps---she did a great job! Donna Sicafuse
ReplyDeleteLove these bold and colorful cards!!
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely gorgeous!!
ReplyDeleteWow the apple doesn't fall from the tree! Tell your 10 year old artist I think her coloring is outstanding!
ReplyDeleteWow! These cards are completely stunning! I love them!
ReplyDeleteI love that you had to wait for your daughter to finish before you could begin.
ReplyDeleteYou are both terrific at coloring.
LOVE LOVE LOVE!! Your white ink/coloured pencil background is AMAZING!!! Thanks so much for sharing and inspiring!
ReplyDeleteWOW another awesome card with the ornate background stamp. I can't wait for mine to arrive!
ReplyDeleteI had to have that background stamp also. You're card is stunning
ReplyDeleteBeautiful cards, love the vibrant colors!!
ReplyDeleteThe ornate background stamp is just... no words, so pretty! And the card you made with it is beyond gorgeous! Love your daughter's work too, clearly she has your sense for colors :)
ReplyDeleteLove them all!!!
ReplyDeleteWow wow wow that ornate background stamp is incredible... can't wait to use it and try these different colouring techniques!
ReplyDeleteYour daughter did a gorgeous job and so did you!!
ReplyDeleteI can't decide which card I like best. You have a talented daughter. Love her color choices also n
ReplyDeleteThe background stamp is very versatile and one I need!! Your cards are great and so colorful.
ReplyDeleteThat background stamp is amazing - so versatile! Stunning creations!
ReplyDeleteWow, tell your daughter that she did an awesome job! Like her color combo. She's obviously a chip off the 'ole block in terms of artistic talent!
ReplyDeleteJust beautiful cards , you and your daughters, thank you for sharing
ReplyDeleteDianna
Beautiful cards! Love the coloring!
ReplyDeleteWendy
I am loving your cards!!! It is stunning!!!!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful work!
ReplyDeleteLove these cards! I think the green one is my favorite of the release so far
ReplyDeleteBeautiful cards! Especially love the first card!
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely stunning!
ReplyDeleteTwo very different but both wonderful cards. I swooned when I saw that first card! TFS.
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