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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.

This next shape card features the adorable 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

Circle Sentiments

January 6, 2025

Hi there! Yesterday I shared these projects over on the Simon Says Stamp blog featuring the Circle Sentiments stamp & die set. I also used the Harlequin Heart & Outline Hearts sets for the backgrounds.

You can check out the video of these projects HERE! Thanks so much for stopping by!

Groovy Love

December 28, 2024

Hi there! Today I’m sharing these projects on the Simon Says Stamp blog featuring the Groovy Love die along with the Falling In Love Stencil.

SSS-Groovy Love, Falling in Love Stencil

You can check out the video of these projects HERE! Thanks so much for stopping by!

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.

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.

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.

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.

For embellishment I added some clear Dazzling Gems.

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.

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.

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.

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

A Gift Box of Cards

December 11, 2024

Hi there! Today I’m sharing a couple of projects featuring the new December release with Concord & 9th. My first card features the Burst of Cheer Set.

My second card uses the new Cheerful Flowers set by Kristina Werner for Concord & 9th.

Here is a video showing how I created these cards.

Here is a look at the cute box I put together to hold six card & six envelopes. I used some 12 x 12 patter paper and followed a tutorial by Jennifer McGuire HERE.