Hi crafty friends! The BIG FUN continues today with our awesome STAMPtember Blog Hop! SO very happy to have you here today with us! It's only day three of the festivities and already there is so much happening. We are really having entirely too much fun! There are loads of new exclusive Simon Says Stamp products that were released on the 1st, and then there will be new limited edition collaboration stamps and dies ALL MONTH LONG! Be sure to check back often. Today's hop is showcasing all the new SSS items. Grab a cup of coffee, and enjoy! The link list is at the bottom of my post - so you can click through. OR start at the Simon Says Stamp Blog. Again, thanks for joining me here on my blog - it's a pleasure to see you! I'd love to hear what you think of Stamptember 2016 so far!!
I have three projects to share today. Two cards and one more felt plush project. YAY! Too see more of my STAMPtember projects, click on back to my last two blog posts. I have made a sample from all the felt plush dies and tons of other cards.
First up for the blog hop is a cute Fall Fox! He is all decked out and ready to party! Seriously the cutest thing ever! I made him in a bright vivid orange to make him extra fun. I added a turquoise bow from one of the past felt dies. He is currently sitting on my studio desk with some other Fall decorations...and he fits right in. Squeeeee.
I used Doodlebug enamel dots for his shiny black eyes, and a touch of pink ink for his cheeks! His ears are also a soft pink felt. The die cut has holes for your stitching and it is just so easy to get a nice perfect stitch every time.
My first card for today was made with the new SSS Exclusive Secret Garden stamp set! It has a gnome and a fairy, and an adorable mushroom house! I personally just loved this cute snail... Maybe because I love to send snail mail! I stamped and die cut all my pieces and colored them with Copic Markers. I used a garden-y color palette of brown, red, yellow and green. A pretty piece of red and white twine finished off the front of the card.
Each of the elements is popped off the page with foam squares. I used the SSS Stitched dies: Rectangles, circles, and slopes to make a little scene for the cute snail.
I adore this sentiment! And it is in a slight curve, so it's perfect inside a circle die!
Lastly for today's post.... A truly Fall card! We live near Napa and one of the most beautiful sights in the world is the gorgeous grape leaves in Autumn. My husband and I love to photograph them and enjoy the season and the harvest. That is what inspired this card! I tried to color the grape leaves exactly how they would really look. I used my Zig Watercolor Brush Markers and had fun with it. After I colored my focal image I went back with a paint brush and added paint splatters in brown.
You can see the new You Matter big background stamp in the background here. LOVE that. I know I will use it a lot!! The color palette of purple, olive, orange and gold is truly one of my favorite color combinations ever. (I'm a Fall person) The new Autumn Greetings word die is gorgeous. I die cut it out of rich brown paper and used a glue pen to attach it to my card.
To put the card together I first mounted my paper that had the text on it directly to my olive card base. Then I layered the watercolor paper over it using foam tape. Then I mounted the grapes image over the text (again with foam tape).
Thank you so so so much for coming by my blog today. This is such a great hop - I look forward to it every year! Such a blessing to be a part of it all. Best wishes for an amazing weekend. Have fun! XOXO
Simon Says Stamp is doing an amazing Dream Craft Room Giveaway!! WOW!! Be sure to enter the awesome contest! Click the graphic above for all the details! And, when you get your goodies and start making projects, use the hashtag #stamptember on your social media to share in the fun!
Next up on the hop is the sweet and talented Suzy Plantamura!
CLICK HERE TO SEE THE ENTIRE NEW RELEASE!
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Nichol Spohr
I love the adorable fox! It's inspired me to make it for my son's first birthday invitations for a woodland theme since we call him little fox. I can't find the die cut you used for the bow tie. Can you be of assistance please? I also saw the adorable plush bears you made and love the little flower you used for the girl bear what die is that? Thank you for your time I love your cards and ideas. It's inspiring ;)
Posted by: TrishP | 09/13/2016 at 07:58 PM
Fun projects! That fox though is super cute, I really hope I can get some of the fun felt dies, they look like a lot of fun to play with.
Posted by: Trisha Jensen | 09/13/2016 at 01:33 PM
Such a cute fox and a fun garden scene! That fall card is really nice with the grapes over the writing! I too live somewhat close to Napa about 45 minutes or so south.
Posted by: Karen L K | 09/11/2016 at 03:14 PM
Beautiful cards and love the plushies!
Posted by: Summer Sunset54 | 09/09/2016 at 07:58 PM
I love the bright colors you've used in your cards! Everything POPS. You certainly have an eye for detail :)
Posted by: Aria E. | 09/09/2016 at 06:54 AM
Stunning projects!!
Posted by: Megan Harp | 09/08/2016 at 07:12 PM
Gorgeous cards! Love the crapes one!
Posted by: Alina Bartan | 09/08/2016 at 01:56 AM
Cute fox! I love all of your cards using these new stamps and dies! Fabulous and so creative! What awesome techniques you have shared. Thanks for the inspiration! :)
Posted by: Jane Z. | 09/07/2016 at 10:20 PM
The plush fox is so adorable! Love it.
Posted by: Mimi R | 09/07/2016 at 09:14 PM
Cute cards.
Posted by: Mary lewis | 09/07/2016 at 04:09 PM
Cute cards.
Posted by: Mary lewis | 09/07/2016 at 04:09 PM
OH YES!!!! My favorite season is among us and you are starting off running with these cute ideas! The cards are fab as always, but the fox is super cute!!! Can't wait for more Fall projects.
Posted by: Theresa J. | 09/07/2016 at 03:30 PM
Wanda, I love your cards. I especially love the mushrooms. It think they're so cute to color in. Very fairy-like style. But what I love most, is your cute orange foxy fox! So cute. I want one for my desk. I, too, love the Fall. It's the best time of the year. I love the changing colors, the crisp cool morning, all the spice scents associated Fall. Thanks for your post. Enjoyed it. Rey much. TFS 🙂
Posted by: Eve Urbino | 09/07/2016 at 02:10 PM
The little fox is too cute!
I love the Autumn Blessing card with the
You Matter stamp.
Posted by: Debbie | 09/07/2016 at 12:53 PM
Amazing! I did not care for the stitch animals but you have changed my mind! Love the cards too!
Posted by: Kathy | 09/07/2016 at 12:30 PM
SQUEEEEEEEE! I am in LOVE with that little orange felt fox! He is truly awesome!
Posted by: Michele K. Henderson | 09/07/2016 at 08:03 AM
This card is perfect for me! We start picking our grapes next week!
Posted by: Kimberly Russell | 09/07/2016 at 05:27 AM
love!!!
Posted by: Erum | 09/07/2016 at 12:20 AM
Lovely projects, Wanda! Love that felt Fox! Stunning grape set, love the colors of your card! Those snails are too cute!! Thanks! Happy Stamptember!!
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Posted by: Paulette Still | 09/06/2016 at 04:21 PM
Love that cute little fox, great designs.
Posted by: Monti Gale | 09/06/2016 at 02:06 PM
Beautiful creations!
Posted by: Farhana Sarker | 09/06/2016 at 12:01 PM
Gorgeous cards they really highlight the products in this release! thanks
Posted by: Kathy Thisted | 09/06/2016 at 11:39 AM
The fox is perfectly adorable.
i also really like your leaves & grapes card with the text background.
Posted by: Marta | 09/06/2016 at 11:36 AM
Love your cards and fox is certainly foxy!
Posted by: Julie H in MN | 09/06/2016 at 11:19 AM
Love the card, especially that fox!
Posted by: Diana Johnson | 09/06/2016 at 11:01 AM
Super cute fox...I have a little orange Pomeranian that everyone says looks like a little fox. I love the design of the last card with the peek-a-boo text window.
Posted by: Jacqueline V | 09/06/2016 at 08:39 AM
The cute fox is adorable and love love the use of the garden set with the first card!!
Posted by: Adrienne Palmero-Griffin | 09/06/2016 at 06:30 AM
Yahoo indeed (for this hop) - especially when I get to see such gorgeous cards like yours, Wanda!
Posted by: Susi Kelly | 09/06/2016 at 06:02 AM
Love all of your cards, but autumn blessings is my fav!
Posted by: Holley Downs | 09/06/2016 at 04:52 AM
Oh my goodness, you are so creative! Love these cards! TFS!
Posted by: Holley Downs | 09/06/2016 at 04:21 AM
FUN fox, SWEET snail scene and DELIGHTFUL Autumn Blessings!!!
THANK YOU for sharing such a lovely introduction to these new releases :)
Posted by: TracyM #6773 | 09/06/2016 at 04:18 AM
Such wonderful cards with such cute critters.
Posted by: Cindi Lynch | 09/06/2016 at 03:41 AM
Oh my goodness - 3 wonderful cards!!
Posted by: Candy | 09/05/2016 at 11:42 PM
The stitched fox is too cute!! Love him! Great cards!!!
Posted by: Angelina M | 09/05/2016 at 09:02 PM
Great cards
Posted by: Karen Roberts | 09/05/2016 at 08:25 PM
All of your projects were adorable. Thank you for the fun!
Posted by: Barbara | 09/05/2016 at 07:34 PM
I think a lot of adults -- and certainly kids -- would enjoy getting that cute little fox, and also the toadstool card! The colorful leaves and grapes over the window card is also great! My favorite of the three, I think! Thanks for sharing your talent with us.
Posted by: Barbara Baxter | 09/05/2016 at 07:13 PM
Your fox is so squishy I want to hug it! 😀 I love how you used the grapes from the wine set to make a Fall card! Thanks for sharing!
Posted by: Jeanne-Marie | 09/05/2016 at 06:42 PM
Fab cards and adorable fox, Wanda!!!
Posted by: Maria | 09/05/2016 at 06:26 PM
What fabulous projects...love the details on the last one with the window and splatter.
Posted by: Mary-Anne V. | 09/05/2016 at 06:25 PM
super cute projects. I'm especially loving the fox!
Posted by: Cassie D | 09/05/2016 at 05:26 PM
I loved your fox and the card share sooooo adorable great share! Happy Stamptember hugs ! Hoppin along
Posted by: larelle-susanne thoms | 09/05/2016 at 03:19 PM
That little fox is so cute with his bright blue bow tie! Love the coloring on your cards, too--especially the grapes. Tfs! :) ~ Andrea
Posted by: Andrea D. La Vigne | 09/05/2016 at 02:05 PM
Love your cards!
Posted by: Brenda | 09/05/2016 at 01:49 PM
All of your projects are wonderful, and I especially love the autumn card!
Posted by: Margaret | 09/05/2016 at 01:46 PM
Beautiful cards, Wanda! And the fox is adorable. Thanks so much for sharing with us and for participating in this great hop and giveaway.
Posted by: Debbie A. | 09/05/2016 at 11:49 AM
Your swirling leaves and grapes make a beautiful color combo!
Posted by: Ellen | 09/05/2016 at 11:25 AM
Beautiful work! That fox is too cute with his little turquoise bow tie! And your Autumn card is wonderful! :)
Posted by: Marie Bingaman | 09/05/2016 at 11:14 AM
I so need to get those felting dies. They are just amazing. I'm thinking ornaments, package ties, pet toys. Limitless!
Posted by: M | 09/05/2016 at 10:05 AM
What a clever little fox. Also love the autumn blessing card.
Posted by: Heike | 09/05/2016 at 08:23 AM