I am SO happy that this blog hop day is here! There has been a lot of work going on to making this a fun event for everyone to enjoy! Many brands from the crafting industry have all come together to create one exciting "Masterpiece' to share with you! Well...The time has come! The full list of all the blog links is at the bottom of my post! SO many fantastic bloggers are participating!
The blog hop today is to celebrate the launch of an awesome LIMITED EDITION collection of products and it's called the Masterpiece Box! The box features 15 products from 10 different manufacturers and it sells for $199.99. This is a savings off the full retail of all the products... However, the box isn't about savings. It's more about about bringing you something super special and exciting. The Masterpiece Box features new releases from many of the industries finest brands! Simon Says Stamp, Tim Holtz, Hero Arts, Altenew, Mama Elephant, Altenew, Clearly Besotted, WPlus9, Reverse Confetti, and Memory Box.
The box contains never before released stamp sets, dies, and ink pads. If you get a Masterpiece Box, you are receiving all of these products before they are released to everyone else. Please note that supplies are LIMITED. Once SSS is sold out of the Masterpiece Box, they will NOT be restocking.
I have three cards to share with you today - made with some of the awesome new stamps and dies from the Masterpiece Box. My cards today feature the products from Altenew, Reverse Confetti and Hero Arts! I shared three other cards yesterday made with products from Simon Says Stamp, Tim Holtz, and Mama Elephant! CLICK HERE to see my other post!
My first card today was made with the lovely new Altenew stamp set called Floral Frame! I chose to use just the leaves from this set because they were so elegant and pretty. I wanted somewhat of a vivid Fall look to my card, so I used my Kuretake Zig Markers in shades of red, yellow and orange.
The first step was to heat emboss with white embossing powder the leaves randomly onto watercolor paper. Then I die cut the panel using the Stitched Rectangles dies from Simon Says Stamp. I had a lot of fun watercoloring with my markers and some clear water. Kept it very loose and free form. After the yellow, orange and red were dry I used a teal color to fill in the spaces. I really love this color combination. Warm, yet still fresh and happy!
I mounted my watercolor layer onto a Fog card base using foam squares. I added a few Droplets from PPP for some sparkle and dimension! (supply links at the end of my post!)
My next card is a baby card featuring the Cute as a Button stamp set and matching onesie die from Reverse Confetti! SO CUTE! One of my go to themes for baby boy cards is to use nautical elements and colors. I love blue, red and kraft together with these adorable sailboats on the paper!
I started with a crisp white card base and layered kraft onto it first. Then I used my patterned papers to create a horizontal point of interest. I stamped and die cut everything and attached it all to my card. Some red and white twine and a few enamel dots finished off the project!
My third card today featured the beautiful Hero Arts Layering Cardinal stamp set! SO perfect for Christmas! The main bird stamp has three different layers and it comes out so beautifully! I used my MISTI to get exact placement and alignment of my stamped layers. I used two shades of red, and then a deep rich black on top. This is quintessentially Christmas!
I used the branches and leaves to create a little place for my cardinal to rest. This is a square card - finished size is 4.5 x 4.5 inches. I used a few enamel dots to mimic holly berries and to add a touch of red to the branches.
So those are my cards for today's blog hop! I'm so glad you came by today! As always, Simon Says Stamp is very generous with prizes for today! Each stop on the hop will give away a $25 gift card to the Simon Says Stamp store. We will draw winners from the comment section on each blog and the winners will be announced Monday afternoon (the 18th) on the SSS Blog! Good Luck!
The next stop on the hop is the super lovely
*** Note about the Crazy Dogs stamp set: SSS started taking pre-orders for the Tim Holtz Crazy Dog stamps last week. Since this stamp set is included in the box, anyone who purchased the box can cancel their pre-order for the stamp set. The Masterpiece Box is on sale NOW!
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I have to say the cardinal is my favorite!! All your cards are so pretty!
Posted by: Carol H. | 07/17/2016 at 05:57 PM
All your cards are great inspiration!! They are all so wonderful that it is hard to pick a favorite. However, both the puppy from your previous post and the cardinal from this one are definitely speaking to me!! Thank you for sharing.
Posted by: Gail b | 07/17/2016 at 05:54 PM
Especially love the baby card, what great inspiration with these products!
Posted by: Christine Lazarides | 07/17/2016 at 05:49 PM
I love the sailboats, colors and design on the baby card. Beautiful cards.
Posted by: Julie | 07/17/2016 at 05:25 PM
Wonderful cards, Wanda! I especially love the watercolored one.
Posted by: Daria Z. | 07/17/2016 at 05:23 PM
Wanda, your cards are beautiful! I can't wait to get my BOX! Everyone has given me soooo many ideas!
Posted by: Laura Ricketts | 07/17/2016 at 05:20 PM
Great cards love the cardinal card.
Posted by: Lindarub | 07/17/2016 at 05:09 PM
Super cute cards-the cardinal is my favorite!!! That is one big box of awesome!!
Posted by: Laurie Brown | 07/17/2016 at 04:37 PM
Hi Wanda, they're all so pretty and cute. Love the little one
It's adorable. I have a special spit for cardinals, that ones my fav!
Really great sets, thanks for sharing and inspiring.
Posted by: Lisaerica | 07/17/2016 at 04:32 PM
The cardinal is beautiful
Love the nautical card.
thanks for sharing.
Posted by: Mary Holshouser | 07/17/2016 at 04:29 PM
So much fun
Posted by: Diana @ playingwithoutlimits | 07/17/2016 at 04:20 PM
Your cards are lovely and inspiring.
Posted by: Evelyn Vasquez | 07/17/2016 at 04:20 PM
WOW, wow, wee, that would be great for me. OK for real, favorite is the W Plus 9 Whimsy Alpha (letters and then outside stamping of letters) is so cool but also love the Simon Says Oh Happy Day stamp set, I absolutely have to have these two items.
Posted by: Carolyn Roberds | 07/17/2016 at 04:01 PM
Love the layered Cardinal card. Perfect Christmas card.
Posted by: Karen Alexander | 07/17/2016 at 03:54 PM
Cute cards,floral frame Is my favorite stamp set an I like the way you used it. Liked little one too.
Posted by: Lisa | 07/17/2016 at 03:53 PM
Beautiful color combinations Wanda... inspiring
Posted by: Ann | 07/17/2016 at 03:34 PM
Hi Wanda. You are incredibly talented. I love your blog and your cards are beautiful. I get the monthly card kits and your cards have been the inspiration for many of my cards. Keep the inspiration coming.
Posted by: Mary Ellen | 07/17/2016 at 03:24 PM
Lovely cards. Especially love the baby card
Posted by: Judyt28 | 07/17/2016 at 03:20 PM
Love the kit.... And your cards are awesome!
Posted by: Nuala | 07/17/2016 at 03:11 PM
Love, love, love the cardinal!
Posted by: Lisa | 07/17/2016 at 03:04 PM
Amazing cards, Wanda! They truly show off your versatile, creative talents as a card maker. Love them all! ♡
Posted by: Dawn Y. | 07/17/2016 at 02:41 PM
Brilliant card ideas...
Posted by: Sangeetha Marsden | 07/17/2016 at 02:38 PM
What cute cards you made. The Hero Arts Cardinal is my favorite.
Posted by: Joyce Soo Hoo | 07/17/2016 at 02:04 PM
You have been one busy girl, with all this coloring. all of the cards are wonderful! TFS
Posted by: Gretchen Wilson | 07/17/2016 at 01:57 PM
Your cardinal really pops. So elegant in it's simplicity. Love all your cards. Thanks for sharing!
Posted by: Heather DePasquale | 07/17/2016 at 01:55 PM
Thank you for all of the really cute ideas and a chance to win such a wonderful prize!!!
Posted by: Katie Sterry | 07/17/2016 at 01:55 PM
Great cards today, Wanda. My fave is the cardinal.Using black for one of the layers was stunning. Thanks
Posted by: Angie Hall | 07/17/2016 at 01:42 PM
Beautiful cards! I'm lovin this amazing box of goodies :)
Posted by: Lynne in NI | 07/17/2016 at 01:30 PM
Love your cardinal card. Thank you for sharing it with us.
Posted by: Veronica | 07/17/2016 at 01:26 PM
Wow! Gorgeous cards!!! Really beautiful!!!
Posted by: Arianna Barbara | 07/17/2016 at 01:24 PM
Great cards Wanda and wonderful use of some of the products in this kit. Thanks for the inspiration and chance to win.
Posted by: Connie MacFarlane | 07/17/2016 at 01:20 PM
Love the "sweet little one" card!
Posted by: theCook | 07/17/2016 at 01:11 PM
Your cards are all so gorgeous! The cardinal is my favourite! This Masterpiece Box is a great collection - something for everyone's tastes!
Posted by: KT Fit Kitty | 07/17/2016 at 12:56 PM
Oh my goodness that Cardinal is stunning! Thank you for sharing I enjoy your tips!
Posted by: Lisa Smith | 07/17/2016 at 12:42 PM
Love your cards. This box set is amazing.
Posted by: Denise L | 07/17/2016 at 12:25 PM
I love your cute baby cards and as always for the incredible inspiration.
Posted by: Samantha Coleman | 07/17/2016 at 12:23 PM
I especially like your baby card; it's so refreshing!
Posted by: Sandy S. | 07/17/2016 at 12:15 PM
These are beautiful cards, thanks for sharing.
Posted by: sheron egolf | 07/17/2016 at 11:58 AM
I have had issues commenting so i hope this time it works. I love the cards you made. Great use of those products.
Posted by: Verna Angerhofer | 07/17/2016 at 11:56 AM
Beautiful cards! I especially like the color combo on the first card. It makes me happy!
Posted by: Christy Borfitz | 07/17/2016 at 11:35 AM
Awesome cards! Great designs and colors used on all.
Posted by: Trudy P | 07/17/2016 at 11:17 AM
Just love your little one card.
Posted by: DenaAnn Schaufele | 07/17/2016 at 11:08 AM
Fabulous cards! I love all the fun things in this awesome Masterpiece Box!
Posted by: Denise Bryant | 07/17/2016 at 10:57 AM
Wonderful cards Wanda. Thanks for sharing with us.
Posted by: Judy | 07/17/2016 at 10:35 AM
Beautiful cards!! Love the baby one! So cute!
Posted by: Laurie | 07/17/2016 at 10:04 AM
Such lovely cards, love the nautical baby card and the cardinal is fab.
Posted by: Rachel Vass | 07/17/2016 at 09:56 AM
Your work is WANDAFUL!! 😍😍😍 TFS
Posted by: Connie Haselrick | 07/17/2016 at 09:44 AM
This is amazing - you have shared so much beauty and inspiration with us!! Love all of it so much!! My favorite is the cardinal card - so stunning!!!
Posted by: Taunya Butler | 07/17/2016 at 09:44 AM
All the cards are wonderful ! You made such a good job showcasing the Masterpiece Box ! TFS!!
Posted by: Melody W. | 07/17/2016 at 09:40 AM
Love all of them!!
Posted by: Erica A | 07/17/2016 at 09:29 AM