To Love and To Be Loved release Blog Hop

January 11, 2025

Hi there! Today I’m joining Simon Says Stamp for their To Love and To Be Loved release blog hop.

SSS-Hugs to You

My project features the Hugs to You set.

SSS-Hugs to You

Here is a video showing how I created this card.

GIVEAWAY!
Simon Says Stamp is giving away a $25 coupon to every stop on the hop.
Winners will be posted on the Simon Says Stamp blog on Wednesday the 15th of January.

HOP ORDER:
Simon Says Stamp Blog
Nina-Marie Trapani
Laura Bassen
Nichol Spohr
Suzy Plantamura
Mindy Eggen
Heather Hoffman
Lisa Addesa
Lea Lawson
Lorraine Aquilina
Karin Åkesdotter
Nicki Baxley
Anne Fiene
Barb Engler
Maggie Haas

Concord & 9th-Full of Love Release

January 9, 2025

Hi there! Today I’m sharing TONS of projects featuring the amazing, new Full of Love release by Concord & 9th. My first cards feature the new Burst of Hugs bundle. This allows for a dramatic pop-up on the inside of your card.

C9-Burst of Hugs

Here I used the Burst of Hugs to create a flat card.

C9-Burst of Hugs

Next is the Hands Full of Love bundle. I recommend the neutrals paper pack to use with this one for a variety of skin tones.

C9-Hands Full of Love

This bundle also allows for a pop-up feature on the inside. Below is the front of the card.

C9-Hands Full of Love

And here is the inside. Such a fun , bold sentiment that stretches the inside of the card. I love the addition of gold bracelets.

C9-Hands Full of Love

Next is Love Letters. This bundle includes the cutest enamel shapes to add to your project.

C9-Love Letter

Here I kept if very clean but giving each letter it’s own color.

C9-Love Letter

Next up is Rosy Lane. A new turnabout design with a floral pattern and fun word dies.

C9-Rosy Lane

I used some of the enamel shapes one these projects as well.

C9-Rosy Lane

Next is Mix & Match Hearts. This is a fun one for Valentine’s Day.

C9-Mix & Match

I couldn’t resist adding 24 colors of Concord & 9th colors to this design.

C9-Mix & Match

Lastly, Tasty Treat Box. Such a cute mini popcorn inspired box.

C9-Tasty Treat Box

I used the set to create a flat card, stamping the confetti dots with watermark ink.

C9-Tasty Treat Box

If you are interested in seeing more, you can check out several walk-through videos showing each bundle HERE! Thanks so much for stopping by!

To Be Loved Release

January 9, 2025

Hi there! Today I’m sharing a couple of projects featuring some of the new To Be Loved release by Simon Says Stamp.

My first card uses the Pinnacle Hearts embossing folder. First I adhered strips of solid colored cardstock to a panel and then ran it through the embossing folder to give the heart texture. I stamped and embossed a sentiment from Always and Forever and adhered it to a shimmer vellum heart using the Lined Heart die set. For embellishment I used some of the Conversation Hearts Embellishment Mix.

SSS-Always and Forever, Pinnacle Hearts, Lined Heart

This next card uses the leftover strips with the Lined Heart die. For the background I used the Dancing Floral embossing folder. For the sentiment I used the Always and Forever set again.

SSS-Always and Forever, Dancing Floral, Lined Heart

You can check out a walk through of the To Be Loved reveal HERE! Thanks so much for stopping by!

Pretty Pink Posh: January Blog Hop

January 7, 2025

Hi there! Today I’m joining Pretty Pink Posh for their January Blog Hop. I’ve created two adorable shape cards using some of the new die sets.

Pretty Pink Posh-Fringe Heart Dies, Fox Holder Dies

My first card uses the Fringe Heart Dies. I added a gold sentiment using the Love Script Die.

Pretty Pink Posh-Fringe Heart Dies

This next shape card features the adorable Fox Holder Dies.

Pretty Pink Posh-Fox Holder Dies

GIVEAWAY!
There are 4 $30 gift certificates up for grabs (one winner each day).
Winners will be picked randomly along the blog hop.
Comments must be left by 11:59 PM PST on 1/15/2025.
Winners will be announced on the PPP blog.

Pretty Pink Posh blog 
Nichol Spohr
Laura Bassen
Debbie Frank
Wanda Guess
Marine Simon
Mindy Eggen

CASE-ing a card with Michelle Lupton

December 23, 2024

Hi there! Today I’m joining my crafty friend Michelle for her CASE me a Christmas Card series. I have to admit upfront. My card is not anything close to a Christmas card so I’m choosing to call this CASE me a card at Christmas time, lol.

Below is Michelle’s card that inspired me. I love how she added that strip of color leaving the edges of the blooms white. You can find her blog post HERE.

Here is my card inspired by Michelle’s. I used the Tumbling Flowers Stencil & Embossing Folder along with the CZ Scripty Hugs die for the sentiment.

SSS-Tumbling Flower, CZ Scripty Hugs

Here is a video showing how I created my card.

You can check out Michelle’s blog post where she was inspired by one of my cards HERE! Thanks so much for stopping by!

Your Paper Insider Box & Paper Smooches

December 21, 2024

Hi there! Today I’m sharing a couple projects using the latest Paper Insider Box. This is a fun paper subscription box full of all sorts of solid & specialty papers.

Your Paper Insider & Paper Smooches

For this first card I used the Berries & Boughs embossing folder on the background. They sent me some freebie files to use with the Paper Insider Box. The cute freebies are designed by Paper Smooches. I used my Silhouette machine to cut the sentiment & holly leaves & added enamel dots for the berries.

Your Paper Insider & Paper Smooches

This next card uses the Twinkling Stars embossing folder for the background. I used another two freebie digi files to cut the star and joy sentiment out of metallic cardstocks included in the box.

Your Paper Insider & Paper Smooches

For embellishment I added some clear Dazzling Gems.

Your Paper Insider & Paper Smooches

You can find more information about the Paper Insider box HERE. Thanks so much for stopping by!

To Love Release

December 18, 2024

Hi there! Today I’m sharing a couple of projects using some of the new To Love Release by Simon Says Stamp. My first project features the new Dotted Hearts Embossing Folder. I used the Sweethearts Box die for the sentiment.

SSS-Dotted Hearts Embossing Folder, Sweethearts Box

I used the Sweethearts Box die for this next treat box. I used one of the heart dies to create a window in the box and backed it with acetate. I used the Exotic Blooms dies for the flower and added some red & white twine.
SSS-Sweethearts Box, Exotic Blooms B

You can check out a walk-through of the new To Love release HERE. Thanks so much for stopping by!


Concord & 9th Favorite Things Party

December 12, 2024

Hi there! Today I’m joining Concord & 9th for their C9 Favorite Things Party! The bundle I am featuring on my project is Primrose Garden. This has been one of my favorite sets from 2024 and one of my favorite Concord & 9th colors is Poppy. This happy red is one of the best reds around. It combines with anything and just elevates the mood of a card instantly.

C9-Primrose Garden

Concord & 9th is hosting an Instagram hop. You can join the hop HERE!
Thanks so much for stopping by!