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!
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Lovely and bright Xmas cards. Exactly what is needed at this sometimes dreary time of year!
Posted by: Carol B | 10/18/2015 at 08:11 AM
beautiful projects!! :)
Posted by: francesca | 10/18/2015 at 07:51 AM
Fun cards full of holiday cheer-I especially like the shaker!!
Posted by: Laurie Brown | 10/18/2015 at 06:57 AM
Love all of these!
Posted by: Jana Millen | 10/18/2015 at 06:56 AM
Wow great cards Wanda...love the shaker the best.
Posted by: Mary-Anne V. | 10/18/2015 at 06:46 AM
Love the way you use colour on your cards... Different but always stunning.
Posted by: Jeanette | 10/18/2015 at 06:25 AM
All your cards are gorgeous.
Posted by: Diane | 10/18/2015 at 05:47 AM
So enjoy seeing what you do with a stamp. Have to say the cat is my favorite.
Posted by: Mary Jo H | 10/18/2015 at 04:34 AM
Great cards - I especially liked the shaker card!
Posted by: Minerva | 10/18/2015 at 04:30 AM
Fabulous cards! Love the non-traditional colours of the first and a shaker card is always a winner in my opinion!
Posted by: Manda | 10/18/2015 at 02:39 AM
Wow. SO many pretty cards!! Like you, I am sure to love a set with cats in it, so your kitty card is my mostest fave, of course! Bold colours, some puns and a cat - WIN! :D
Posted by: Zarah | 10/18/2015 at 02:11 AM
Lovely cards! I really like your color choices! Oh, and you have such pretty pictures above on your blog! :)
Posted by: Rosali | 10/18/2015 at 01:49 AM
I love your vibrant colors, I love them all , beautiful and cheerful !
Posted by: Christina I | 10/18/2015 at 01:08 AM
I love this trio of cards, they are so cheerful! Thanks for sharing!
Posted by: Susanne W | 10/18/2015 at 12:47 AM
Love them all. I would not be able to pick a favourite one :)
Posted by: Mateja P | 10/18/2015 at 12:34 AM
Love your use of vibrant colors!
Posted by: Kris in Alaska | 10/17/2015 at 11:42 PM
Love all the cards. Christmas die is awesome
Posted by: Julie Costa | 10/17/2015 at 11:39 PM
I love shakercards and have recently engaged in the exciting making of such cards myself. Your cards are beautiful, and I especially like your shakercard!
Posted by: Birgitte S. Riise | 10/17/2015 at 11:17 PM
I love the cat card, as I have two myself. I would definatley love to have that stamp and die set for my Christmas cards this year.
Posted by: Joan moser | 10/17/2015 at 11:12 PM
Your cards are so bright and cheerful!
Posted by: Lesley Schoenig | 10/17/2015 at 11:10 PM
wonderful colors in all the cards! and i love shaker cards--good job :) thank you!
Posted by: stephV | 10/17/2015 at 10:34 PM
Love the shaker!!!!
Posted by: Susan | 10/17/2015 at 10:31 PM
All three cards are awesome, but your shaker is my favorite. You might have convinced me that it's time to take the shaker plunge. : ) TFS, Wanda!
Posted by: Kathy Mc | 10/17/2015 at 10:17 PM
I was wondering about ideas for the token card and you came up with a beautiful idea. Now my mind can flow and think of other possibilities too. Thnak you for such artistic work.
Posted by: Alison G | 10/17/2015 at 09:43 PM
Three happy holiday cards! Delightful!!!
Posted by: TaeEun | 10/17/2015 at 09:11 PM
I am new to your blog, but I love your style! I'm subscribing right now! I am so inspired by your bright colors and happy cards. :)
Posted by: Fresh crafts | 10/17/2015 at 09:09 PM
Wow! I love how vibrant and striking the "Christmas Token" card is. I also that that the sentiment is circular. The "For to Us" stamp set has got to be my favorite from this new SSS release.
Posted by: Elise | 10/17/2015 at 09:01 PM
Love your cards!
Posted by: Deb Luther | 10/17/2015 at 08:34 PM
Your cards are wonderful! The cats with Meowy Christmas crack me up! And the two color shaker with Merry Christmas is so cheerful.
Posted by: Sandy Small | 10/17/2015 at 08:11 PM
First of all, the cat is adorable. The circular text is so cool and unusual. Really pops in red. "Good Tidings" is so sweet and cheerful.
Posted by: Cathy M T | 10/17/2015 at 08:09 PM
Love your shaker card. Thanks for sharing ideas.
Posted by: Hope Mitchell | 10/17/2015 at 07:55 PM
Love all of your cards! That Merry Christmas die with the snowflake is amazing
Posted by: Annalisa | 10/17/2015 at 07:49 PM
I love your cards. That shaker is awesome!
Posted by: Sabine V | 10/17/2015 at 07:43 PM
Very pretty cards!
Posted by: Valerie | 10/17/2015 at 07:31 PM
These cards are all so cute! I love the shaker! And the kitty Christmas tree is so adorable with the kitty themed ornaments!!
Posted by: Lynnea Hollendonner | 10/17/2015 at 07:27 PM
I love the shaker card.
Posted by: Maria V. | 10/17/2015 at 07:17 PM
Adorable cards!
Posted by: Eileen R | 10/17/2015 at 07:13 PM
just beautiful!
Posted by: Carol K | 10/17/2015 at 07:12 PM
Great cards, I especially love the snowflake shaker card!
Posted by: Lagene | 10/17/2015 at 07:09 PM
Amazing cards! I love the colors and details. Thanks for sharing.
Posted by: Robin Buchholz | 10/17/2015 at 06:56 PM
All three cards are great but I LOVE Buddy!
Posted by: Cheri Hochstettler | 10/17/2015 at 06:52 PM
Love all your cards! Thanks for the inspiration (not so much for enabling my stamping addiction...!)
Posted by: Andrea V. | 10/17/2015 at 06:49 PM
Love your amazing cards!!!!!
Posted by: Carolee McCaslin | 10/17/2015 at 06:22 PM
Wanda, all 3 cards are fabulous but the kitty one is my favorite.
Posted by: Kit | 10/17/2015 at 06:22 PM
Great cards all around!! LOVE the colors on the shaker card and the kitty card is so sweet!!
Posted by: Ali T. | 10/17/2015 at 06:21 PM
Awesome cards, all so different, but fabulous. My favorite is the cat card, wonderful Copic coloring. Nicely done!
Posted by: Lady Fair | 10/17/2015 at 06:16 PM
What fun cards! I love all the colors and the lime green is fantastic. Thanks and stay blessed!
Posted by: Katy | 10/17/2015 at 05:54 PM
Lots of fun festive cards!
Posted by: Brianna | 10/17/2015 at 05:19 PM
The shaker card is adorable! Love the die you used!
Posted by: Emma | 10/17/2015 at 05:08 PM
I love all your cards,but the kitty one stole my heart!!
Posted by: AnnB | 10/17/2015 at 05:00 PM