The Create Joy Holiday 2015 Release from Simon Says Stamp is here! What an awesome collection of stamps and dies to kick off our seasonal crafting for this winter. I have been waiting to share with all of you. I've been a busy bee in my studio making all kinds of things with this release and now I can show you! Today we're doing a mega blog hop, with prizes on every blog. There is so much inspiration from everyone. I hope you'll grab a cup of coffee or tea and hop along with us!
You might have arrived from LUCY'S BLOG. Isn't she awesome?? If you want to start at the beginning of the hop CLICK HERE.
I am sharing three cards today - all Christmas cards - and all using the new stamps and dies. I made a shaker card! (yes, me!) So now I might be addicted to sequins!
My first card for today was made with the beautiful "For To Us" stamp set. This is sooooo wonderful. The sayings, the graphics, everything. Just perfect. I enjoyed coloring the floral images and then hand cut them out to layer onto an oval panel. I am sort of addicted to this cardstock right now too! Lime green everything! The snowflakes are from a new die set. I colored everything with my Copic Markers.
Here is my super fun shaker card! I loved making this card! The new Christmas Token Die is the perfect size for a card front and makes a wonderful shaker image. I cut the die twice - once in red cardstock and once in white cardstock. I layered the white on the bottom and the red portion was attached to the acetate to make my shaker. I added loads of sequins and beads in pretty shades of aqua. Here is a great tutorial about making shaker cards!
Now, you know if there's a stamp set with a cat in it - I will love it! This set is called Christmas Cats!! EEEEK! It's sooooo much fun! There are two cats, and fun accessories! I colored my sweet kitty to look just like my Buddy and then gave him a bright red scarf! This was really fun to color with my Copic Markers too. I stamped and cut all my pieces using the matching dies, and then created my scene. Meowy Christmas??? LOVE.
Gosh, thank you so much for stopping by on this exciting blog hop day! Nice to have you here. Next up on the hop list is one of my very favorite crafters - YOONSUN. Click here to go on to her blog!
PRIZE ALERT!
Be sure to leave a comment on my post because SSS will pick a winner's name from my blog - and every other blog! YAY! The prize packages are valued at approximately $50.00 each! The winners will be chosen this coming Monday, the 19th and will be notified by email. Good Luck!
CLICK HERE TO SEE THE ENTIRE NEW RELEASE!
These cards are all so gorgeous Wanda! The yare just beautiful!
Posted by: Teresa | 11/14/2015 at 05:24 AM
I'm with you when it comes to sets with cats in them. It's like an addiction.... I even have 5 of the real things. Your cards are great, but that kitty one with that kitty tree--such a hoot. I mean, such a meow!
Posted by: Princess Judy | 11/03/2015 at 11:22 AM
Hi,
Great cards, love them, love the shaker card.
Di B..
Posted by: Di Brown | 10/30/2015 at 12:13 AM
They all look so good! However, I am partial to cat stamps too so my fav is the Meowy Christmas card...too cute!
Posted by: Wendy Wildberger | 10/22/2015 at 04:25 PM
I love the colors on your cards. So bright and colorful.
Posted by: Marjorie E. | 10/20/2015 at 08:38 AM
Pretty colors!
Posted by: jan metcalf | 10/20/2015 at 05:38 AM
great cards. I love the round Merry Christmas die.
Posted by: DebbieP | 10/19/2015 at 06:12 PM
Nice color combinations!
Posted by: Shirley | 10/19/2015 at 12:08 PM
I love the shaker card that u have created. Its in my favourite combination. U have been bold to add a red though
Posted by: Amna | 10/19/2015 at 08:05 AM
Awesome Christmas cards! Love them all...so colorful with great design!
Posted by: Maria | 10/19/2015 at 06:20 AM
Such cute cards!!! I love all the beautiful colors!
Posted by: Tracy | 10/19/2015 at 05:35 AM
This is such a cute card - love it... The Christmas Cats stamp set is one of my favourites...
Posted by: Liesl Castles | 10/19/2015 at 03:34 AM
Love your colorful cards. Each card is so stunning. I just can't take my eyes off them :)
Posted by: Vandana | 10/19/2015 at 12:04 AM
what a fun shaker!
Posted by: Carmen | 10/18/2015 at 11:52 PM
WOW! These look amazing!! I love the variety!
Posted by: Laura K | 10/18/2015 at 11:49 PM
I love that non-traditional colored first card and the adorably huggable kitties! Beautiful cards all the way!
Posted by: shartl | 10/18/2015 at 11:39 PM
Great cards, the meowy Christmas is my favorite!!! Thanks so much!
Posted by: Peggy Kempf | 10/18/2015 at 10:38 PM
Love that stamp set and your first card made with it! Shaker card is wonderful!
Posted by: Gwen | 10/18/2015 at 10:36 PM
Great cards, Wanda! I especially love the last one. I am SO much a "felinophile"! LOL ~ Andrea
Posted by: Andrea D. La Vigne | 10/18/2015 at 09:03 PM
Hi Wanda ~ Your cards are wonderful but I'm an absolute sucker for shaker cards and yours is fantastic!!! After finishing up the hop, I plan on checking back and watching your video (love when you ladies include a video, so thanks!!).
Posted by: Maggie B | 10/18/2015 at 08:32 PM
Nice cards :-) TFS
Posted by: Karen Louder | 10/18/2015 at 08:27 PM
Really like your cards. Those cats are adorable.
Posted by: Pam | 10/18/2015 at 08:16 PM
Wonderful cards! Love the green and gray combination on the first card, and the shades you chose for the second.
Posted by: Miriam Prantner | 10/18/2015 at 08:02 PM
Gorgeous cards! Love the shaker
Posted by: Debbie Eslinger | 10/18/2015 at 07:19 PM
My favorite card is the first one! I love the color matching you did for this card and the beautiful Copic coloring! The shaker card is very cute as well!
Posted by: Mary | 10/18/2015 at 07:07 PM
The more I see the products in this release, the more I just adore all of it!
I love your non -traditional colors of the first card and your shaker card is too cute!
Posted by: Dori | 10/18/2015 at 07:00 PM
Adorable ...all three of them.
Posted by: Keely | 10/18/2015 at 06:54 PM
All the cards are cute and colorful but I really like the shaker card the most!
Posted by: Mary Alice | 10/18/2015 at 06:43 PM
Your cards are beautiful. Love the lime green card stock. And your shaker card is fabulous.
Posted by: Sue McW | 10/18/2015 at 06:31 PM
Gorgeous cards! Love that shaker!!
Posted by: Shari Arbogast | 10/18/2015 at 06:10 PM
Just great cards. I love the new dies especially!
Posted by: Christine R | 10/18/2015 at 05:51 PM
All 3 cards are fantastic. You're so creative. Thanks for sharing.
Posted by: Jodi | 10/18/2015 at 04:54 PM
I love them all but I have to say I love the first one, even though i tend to like more bold writings. The kitty card is an incredibly close second though I have to admit : )
Posted by: Tracey | 10/18/2015 at 04:20 PM
All three cards are absolutely beautiful! Love the non traditional colors on the first, and love the shaker card and last but not least the cat is adorable! TFS
Posted by: Loly Borda | 10/18/2015 at 03:29 PM
Awesomeness! Love so many of the products!
Such great cards!
~God bless~
Posted by: Janet T | 10/18/2015 at 03:22 PM
Juicy pear and grey (card #1)! What an awesome color combo!
Posted by: Sandy S. | 10/18/2015 at 02:43 PM
I especially like the shaker card...very cute!
Posted by: Holly P | 10/18/2015 at 02:35 PM
Love the cat cards beautiful colors thank you for sharing 🎈
Posted by: Brigitte | 10/18/2015 at 02:29 PM
Such super ideas for each of your cards, Wanda. Thanks so much for sharing.
Posted by: Linda Eilers | 10/18/2015 at 02:11 PM
Love these cards. Thanks so much for sharing.
Posted by: JoAnneR | 10/18/2015 at 01:28 PM
lovely cards - great color choices! making shaker cards now ... thanks for the link!
Sandra ltb
Posted by: Sandra ltb | 10/18/2015 at 12:04 PM
Love the colors. They are so festive and the round card is really cool!
Posted by: Lynn | 10/18/2015 at 11:58 AM
Really pretty cards! Love your style!
Posted by: Cheryl L. | 10/18/2015 at 11:56 AM
Oh my goodness! Look at all of your cards! Your fun style is perfect for this release! Thanks so much!
Posted by: Yvonne B. | 10/18/2015 at 11:39 AM
super cute cards!! LOVE the kitty card, my favorite!!
Posted by: stacey | 10/18/2015 at 11:27 AM
Very pretty
Posted by: Teresa Godines #6857 | 10/18/2015 at 11:12 AM
Awesome cards! TFS!
Posted by: Pat C | 10/18/2015 at 10:50 AM
All of your cards are beautiful and showcase the new product wonderfully!
Posted by: Karen Rice | 10/18/2015 at 10:20 AM
Wonderful cards, Love your shaker card. TFS.
Posted by: sherry butcher | 10/18/2015 at 09:17 AM
Very cute cards!
Posted by: Amber McGary | 10/18/2015 at 08:48 AM