Well, the day is finally here! We've all been teasing you for a while on Facebook and Instagram... And now it's time to reveal the entire new release for Spring from Simon Says Stamp! We have a super fun blog hop today to give you some stamping inspiration! Hop to it! That's what this awesome new release is called! Have a great time looking at the new items and the ideas along the way. CLICK HERE to start at the beginning of the hop!
Simon Says Stamp is sooooo generous that each blog on the hop has a prize package to win! Yay! Be sure to leave a comment here on my blog, and on the others too so you have lots of chances to win. Winners announced on Feb 23rd!
CLICK HERE TO SEE THE ENTIRE RELEASE - AND SHOP!
I made two cards to share with you, an Easter card featuring the lovely new Cross dies and Rejoice Stamp Set, and one card featuring the adorable new Spring Showers Stamp Set. First up is my Easter card. I used some pretty and cheerful Spring papers to make my scene. I love all of these new products so much and I know I will use them for years to come in all my Easter holiday projects.
The stitched hills dies are perfect here and combine so nicely with the stitched rectangles (supply links below) The sentiments in the new Rejoice stamp set are so beautiful and perfect.
I used a wreath stamp with some pretty green ink to make a laurel around the largest cross on my card. Then I accented with some Doodlebug Sprinkles. My Easter word die is adhered with clear glue.
My large cross is mounted on some foam squares to stand up off the card. I layered the word die right across the front. I like pink and green this time of year.
My next card is fun and cute and I'm saving it for a baby shower card! I used the ADORABLE bear from the Spring Showers stamp set! Don't you just love him? Seriously. I colored him with Distress Inks and a water brush for kind of an illustrated effect. Then I used some country flowers and polka dots for my papers. Kraft always works as a card base!
The sentiment stamp is long, so I stamped one word, masked the stamp, and then stamped the other word underneath to fit onto my talk bubble. This is a good way to make your word stamps more versatile and to make them fit your card.
I wasn't super fussy with my coloring - I wanted him to look cozy and friendly. I used the stitched circles dies to make a frame for him. What should his name be???
I hand dyed my own Tim Holtz ribbon using Distress Ink pads and water. This way it was just the right color to match the paper. I added some buttons and twine to complete my look.
Remember there are PRIZES!! Leave a comment on each blog along the way for more chances to win. Plus, you really don't want to miss anything! Next up after me is the AWESOME Anna-Karin! (LOVE her)
Here is the full Hop To It Blog Hop list!
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Beautiful cards! Just lovely!
Posted by: Stacey L | 02/23/2015 at 08:34 PM
Love that Bear Hugz card...adorable!!
Posted by: Petie Sturre | 02/23/2015 at 02:01 PM
That sweet teddy bear is so cute- I just want to cuddle him!
Posted by: Lysa | 02/23/2015 at 10:04 AM
Great cards! Such a super fun and happy release!!!
Posted by: Lisa Petrella | 02/23/2015 at 08:22 AM
That bear is so adorable!
Posted by: Jean Nunnally | 02/23/2015 at 07:47 AM
Looooove that bear!
Posted by: cora | 02/23/2015 at 07:41 AM
Such pretty cards! Love cards that represent the true meaning of Easter. You are very talented!
Posted by: Wahnita Hammond | 02/23/2015 at 07:31 AM
Akkk, the bear!! The sweet, sweet bear! I am smitten with that card, my friend! Such wonderful layers and details and a beautiful homespun feel to the whole design. And your easter card is absolutely stunning, too! Such a beautiful scene you made with the stitched hills and cross. You are SUCH an inspiration!
Posted by: Audrey Pettit | 02/23/2015 at 07:00 AM
Wonderful cards!
Posted by: Jean Marmo | 02/23/2015 at 04:49 AM
That bear is way too cute!
Posted by: Judie A | 02/23/2015 at 03:47 AM
To me, the bear hugz card feel a little vintage. But it's really, really cute.
Posted by: Ariane C. | 02/22/2015 at 11:58 PM
Both great cards!! Love that little bear- looks like he's in front of wallpaper!!
Posted by: Amy King | 02/22/2015 at 11:06 PM
I love your Easter card. I'm so glad to see more religious Easter products for sale. Your Bear Hugz card is absolutely adorable!
Posted by: Angela Walters | 02/22/2015 at 10:28 PM
love both your of your beautiful cards but especially the Easter one with the fushia pink Easter! Stunning!
Posted by: Beverly Jordan | 02/22/2015 at 10:03 PM
That bear is just too cute!
Posted by: Barbara Martin | 02/22/2015 at 09:31 PM
I love the bow and paper on your bear card.
Posted by: Rebecca Ednie | 02/22/2015 at 08:43 PM
Love your coloring combination! So bright and playful.
Posted by: Quyen | 02/22/2015 at 08:35 PM
nice cards!
Posted by: DevenR | 02/22/2015 at 07:48 PM
Beautiful cards! I just love the crosses on the grassy hill! What a great inspirational release!
Posted by: Jeannine Brenner | 02/22/2015 at 07:37 PM
That bear is fabulous!
Posted by: Lynda | 02/22/2015 at 07:30 PM
Wow! Your cards are fabulous!!
Posted by: Saundra Rega | 02/22/2015 at 06:54 PM
Beautiful cards!
Posted by: Tere Azua | 02/22/2015 at 06:50 PM
Love the bear. Both cards are sweet!
Posted by: Rosa M. Vasquez | 02/22/2015 at 06:21 PM
Love the way you coloured the bear. So cute!
Posted by: Annalisa | 02/22/2015 at 06:06 PM
The bear is just too cute
Posted by: tonya p | 02/22/2015 at 05:57 PM
Great cards! I love your Easter card... So pretty! Thank you for the inspiration!
Posted by: AJ | 02/22/2015 at 05:50 PM
Beautiful cards!
Posted by: Hoong Yip | 02/22/2015 at 05:17 PM
That bear is just adorable. Great job.
Posted by: Juli Meyers | 02/22/2015 at 04:33 PM
Lovely cards!
Posted by: christy sheffield | 02/22/2015 at 04:31 PM
Beautiful cards! Love them both. Lots of texture and that makes it so lifelike!
Posted by: Donna Rinckel | 02/22/2015 at 04:30 PM
Great Cards. That little bear is so cute. I also love the coordinating customized ribbon. I just love doing that.
Posted by: Tammy Hanson | 02/22/2015 at 04:29 PM
Such sweet cards. Thanks for sharing.
Posted by: Nancy Chiou | 02/22/2015 at 04:16 PM
Wonderful cards! I can't believe we are already thinking about Easter! Thanks for sharing.
Posted by: Memoriesbymanda | 02/22/2015 at 03:57 PM
Your bear card is so pretty. Love all the papers you picked.
Posted by: Shona P. | 02/22/2015 at 03:13 PM
Love the bear hug card. So cute. Hugz
Posted by: ionabunny | 02/22/2015 at 03:11 PM
Such CUTE cards. I love your style!
Angie
Posted by: Angie | 02/22/2015 at 03:00 PM
Love both cards. I think the bears name should be Cherub!
Posted by: Cindi Hall | 02/22/2015 at 02:49 PM
That bear is adorable and I really like the Easter card. I don't have many easter stamps so this is a set that I will be getting with my next order.
Posted by: Mary Alice | 02/22/2015 at 02:38 PM
Love the bow! Great card!
Posted by: Jennifer | 02/22/2015 at 02:38 PM
These cards are gorgeous! I particularly love the first card (Easter). The pink and green colors are so pretty and they go perfectly together. I also really like the idea of the raised cross and the die-cut word on top - such great dimension! Thanks for sharing!
Posted by: Jeanie Lai | 02/22/2015 at 02:32 PM
Love both cards. Beautiful Easter card and that bear is adorable. Love how you colored him... did you use distress ink on him? Wish I could see how you did that, so cute!
Posted by: Kim Potts | 02/22/2015 at 02:19 PM
Gorgeous Easter card
Posted by: Ronda | 02/22/2015 at 01:49 PM
Your bear hugs card I adorable! I love all th layers.
Thank you for a great post!
Posted by: Edith Jimenez | 02/22/2015 at 01:44 PM
LOVE both of these cards!!! The Easter card is so reverent and full of grace and the bear hugs card is just SO VERY VERY cute and adorable - love the extra details you added to it - you are truly so very amazing!!!
Posted by: Taunya Butler | 02/22/2015 at 01:33 PM
Beautiful cards!! I love the Easter card! Beautiful!
Posted by: Jen Carter | 02/22/2015 at 01:04 PM
love the bear card. it is truly adorable
Posted by: Jenny A. | 02/22/2015 at 12:18 PM
The cute little bear is my favorite from the release! Not surprising since I collect bears! Your cards are really great! Thank you so much!
Posted by: Peggy Kempf | 02/22/2015 at 12:01 PM
Beautiful Easter card.
Posted by: Sandy J | 02/22/2015 at 11:53 AM
Great cards!
Posted by: Laraine R | 02/22/2015 at 11:52 AM
A gorgeous Easter card! Love the springy colors & that amazing Easter die! The little bear is so adorable. love this one!
Posted by: Patt H. | 02/22/2015 at 11:45 AM