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
Wow, such great projects. The fox is adorable and your cards really are inspiring. Who couldn't fall in love with those cute little snails!
Posted by: Sue | 09/05/2016 at 08:19 AM
So cute!
Posted by: Donna U | 09/05/2016 at 06:30 AM
Oh that fox is adorable, very pretty cards.
Posted by: Claudia N | 09/05/2016 at 06:25 AM
Lovely cards and that fox is so cute:-)
Posted by: Oliev | 09/05/2016 at 06:00 AM
Great cards and fun fox. Thank you
Posted by: Lucie Aspirot | 09/05/2016 at 05:47 AM
Great projects!
Posted by: KatieP | 09/05/2016 at 03:43 AM
Love all your cards but the fox is sooo cute!!
Posted by: Patti G | 09/05/2016 at 03:43 AM
Awwwwww.... I'm melting.... Super cuteness overload!! :o) I like your today's projects a lot!!! :o) Thank you for sharing and inspiration, Wanda. Have a wonderful day. :o)
Posted by: Milka | 09/04/2016 at 11:41 PM
The stitched fox is adorable and the cards are so pretty, love the Autumnal blessings!
Posted by: Sheri K | 09/04/2016 at 10:12 PM
What an adorable fox and two wonderful cards! Thanks for sharing!
Posted by: Denise Gutshall | 09/04/2016 at 09:52 PM
Thanks for the inspiration! My favorite plushies of yours are this sly fox and the cute elephant on the other post!
Posted by: Jeannean M | 09/04/2016 at 08:47 PM
The fox plushies is so cute! Lovely cards too.
Posted by: Memoriesbymanda | 09/04/2016 at 07:23 PM
Cute fox and card!
Posted by: Karen G (Cardcrazed) | 09/04/2016 at 07:01 PM
You have such cute overload with today's projects!!Love that adorable fox!
Posted by: Beverly Jordan | 09/04/2016 at 06:49 PM
The fox is adorable. My favorite of your cards is the "magical" one. Love the layers and dimension.
Posted by: Jean Bullock | 09/04/2016 at 06:17 PM
How cute are these! That fox is so cute! Love him! :)
Posted by: Nancee Purdum | 09/04/2016 at 05:32 PM
Super cute projects Wanda!!!!!!
Posted by: Renee VanEpps | 09/04/2016 at 05:12 PM
Cute cards.
Posted by: Lindarub | 09/04/2016 at 03:47 PM
Very beautiful projects ! This fox is so cute ! I especially love the Time for wine set and your card with it is a wonder, Thanks for sharing and for the chance to win.
Posted by: Izzy Scrap | 09/04/2016 at 02:33 PM
Wow, what a release!
Posted by: DenaAnn Schaufele | 09/04/2016 at 02:28 PM
The fox is so cute!
Posted by: Glorie | 09/04/2016 at 01:56 PM
Adorable for decoration! And the cards are wonderful! Thanks for sharing!
Posted by: Cindy C. | 09/04/2016 at 01:36 PM
Love the fox, but was particularly drawn to the grapes and leaves card. I'm from wine country, too, and the leaves in the vineyards that surround us will be changing soon. It's my favorite time of year, too. Nicely done on all of them!
Posted by: Lucy Schmidt | 09/04/2016 at 01:09 PM
Fabulous projects, Wanda! That fox is just adorable - love him.
Posted by: Carol MJS | 09/04/2016 at 01:06 PM
The fox is adorable and the fall card is awesome!! Beautiful design!!!
Posted by: Laurie Brown | 09/04/2016 at 01:03 PM
beautiful card!
Posted by: susan a Lorio | 09/04/2016 at 12:38 PM
Your fox was so cute, I like the bow tie! Your cards are great also. I like the tiny flowers on the twine bow on the secret garden card. The wine leaves are lovely, with great fall colors!
Posted by: Sandy Small | 09/04/2016 at 12:16 PM
I love your cards, You have done a great job with this. release!
Posted by: Tracy Brown | 09/04/2016 at 12:08 PM
I'm so in love with the SSS plush dies. Your fox is adorable! Love both of your cards.
Posted by: Teresa P | 09/04/2016 at 11:55 AM
Love that fox! Your cards are wonderful!
Posted by: wendy | 09/04/2016 at 11:09 AM
Lots of cuteness here! That little fox has stolen my heart with his little bowtie! Absolutely adorable! Love your gorgeous cards too! Happy STAMPtember!
Posted by: KT Fit Kitty | 09/04/2016 at 10:51 AM
Magical and fun. Three cards - three such different techniques and looks.
Posted by: Janet Swanlady21 | 09/04/2016 at 10:07 AM
The fox is so adorable! And I love the cards too!
Posted by: Beatriz | 09/04/2016 at 09:50 AM
Wonderful cards and I just love that little orange fox. You're such an inspiration :)
Posted by: Lucille Kearin | 09/04/2016 at 09:27 AM
Cute cards and I love the grapes card. I am familiar with the Napa area and I agree it is one of the most beautiful spots in the world. Thanks for sharing.
Linda D.
Posted by: Linda Duensing | 09/04/2016 at 09:16 AM
Beautiful cards!! That felt fox is so adorable!!!
Posted by: Kim Walker | 09/04/2016 at 09:03 AM
the little fox is darling.
Love the magical day card.
thanks for sharing some great
cards.
Posted by: Mary Holshouser | 09/04/2016 at 08:46 AM
that fox is so cute, he doesn't look so big on your photo, but i think it's quite big actually, roght? love him and your projects
Posted by: Maaike | 09/04/2016 at 08:27 AM
Great cards. I love the colors of the autumn blessings card.
Posted by: StephanieM | 09/04/2016 at 07:42 AM
Can't decide which one I like best!
Posted by: Lori | 09/04/2016 at 07:38 AM
Your autumn blessings card is lovely.
Posted by: Linda S. | 09/04/2016 at 07:33 AM
Eek-I love that little fox!
Posted by: Lori B | 09/04/2016 at 07:28 AM
I love the way you made the scene on your first card
so inspiring
the second one I love the newspaper print behind the image
so sweet
lovely Card dear Wanda
I love them both ADORABLE they are
hugs
Monika
Posted by: Monika Reeck | 09/04/2016 at 07:18 AM
I love the way you made the scene on your first card
so inspiring
the second one I love the newspaper print behind the image
so sweet
lovely Card dear Wanda
I love them both ADORABLE they are
hugs
Monika
Posted by: Monika Reeck | 09/04/2016 at 07:16 AM
That fox is so adorable and I love the autumn card!
Posted by: SaTyra | 09/04/2016 at 07:09 AM
In the words of Yoda, busy, busy, busy, you've been! Omg Wanda, I'm loving all these adorable felt critters. I love the cute card with the mushrooms and the gingham paper as grass. And grapes, well who doesn't like grapes, they = wine, lol! Great release, big wish list. Thanks for sharing and inspiring.
Posted by: Lisaerica | 09/04/2016 at 06:54 AM
Your felt fox is adorable and the autumn leaves card just jumped off the page for me. What wonderful fall colors and the design is lovely.
Posted by: Aileene Y. Fitzpatrick | 09/04/2016 at 06:35 AM
That fox is beyond adorable! Love your cards...beautiful!
Posted by: ~amy~ | 09/04/2016 at 06:33 AM
Love the "Autumn blessings" card. The colors are so vibrant!
Posted by: Eva Wierzbinski | 09/04/2016 at 06:21 AM
all your cards are beautiful - love the fall one - I guess I am in the mood for fall
Thanks for sharing
Posted by: Barb Housner | 09/04/2016 at 06:01 AM