Wednesday, March 21, 2018

Simon Says: Floral Frenzy




Hi all and welcome to another week on the Simon Says Stamp Wednesday Challenge

Before moving on to this weeks challenge we would like to say a sad farewell to Virginia. Virginia is stepping down from the team and we would like to say a huge thank you for all of your dedication to the challenge over the past few years! It has been a great pleasure to have you with us and we are going to miss you LOTS x x

This week the challenge is

Floral Frenzy


We are showcasing Altenew Products this week. You don't have to use them to join in but if you have them we would love to see them used.


As always Simon Says Stamp will be giving away a $50 gift voucher to one randomly selected winner to shop at the fabulous Simon Says Stamp Store

Please pop by to see what the lovely Vicki and the DT have made, bloomin' beautiful blooms!! :-)




I started by smooshing some Peeled Paint Distress Oxide Ink onto a craft mat and dipping the bottom right corner into it. I then used the same ink to splatter some ink across the card and then splattered some Black Marble Shimmer Spray over it too. 

I love that the little set of ink pads takes all of the hassle out of deciding on which colours of  inks to use! 


I used Smoke Grey Card and a banner die to cut the shape and then used the Misti to stamp all the sentiments. I have to say I do love this Altenew Crisp Black Ink, I tested several black inks on this stamp and this one definitely gave the most crisp result.


and I finished the inside 


I decided to use my Mini MISTI and make a whole set of cards as a gift for a special friend ;-)  The MISTI is great for mass production! First of all I die cut the shapes out of some scrap card (in this case outdated postnatal record cards ;-))and then once you have the first stamp in place it is so easy then just to place the die cut pieces in one after the other, ink and close,,, super easy :-) 






So now it's YOUR turn, Happy Crafting 

Do you use Instagram ?  If so please add  #ssswchallenge to your challenge entry uploads so we can see them on there too.





You have until Wed  8am Ohio time. 1pm UK time, 2 pm CET to join in

Challenges:
Case This Sketch.   Sketch 
Die Cuttin Divas   Flowers 
CAS on Friday.  Celebration + Sequins 
Cute Card Thursday.  Celebrate 
Craftaholics R Us  Anything Goes 


Simon Says Stamp Stitched Rectangles Dies
Simon Says Stamp Stitched Rectangles Dies
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Ranger Watercolor Paper
Ranger Watercolor Paper
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Simon Says Stamp #120 White Card stock
Simon Says Stamp #120 White Card stock
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Sizzix Big Shot Plus
Sizzix Big Shot Plus
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Fiskars Reinforced Paper Trimmer
Fiskars Reinforced Paper Trimmer
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Best Creation Big Squares 3D Adhesive
Best Creation Big Squares 3D Adhesive
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Tim Holtz Distress Oxide Ink Pads
Tim Holtz Distress Oxide Ink Pads
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Dylusions Black Marble Shimmer Spray
Dylusions Black Marble Shimmer Spray
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Tim Holtz Distress Splatter Brush
Tim Holtz Distress Splatter Brush
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Altenew Springtime Azeleas Clear Stamp Set
Altenew Springtime Azeleas Clear Stamp Set
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Altenew Springtime Azeleas Die Set
Altenew Springtime Azeleas Die Set
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Altenew Label Love Clear Stamp Set
Altenew Label Love Clear Stamp Set
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Altenew Floral 6 Mini Crisp Die Ink Set
Altenew Floral 6 Mini Crisp Die Ink Set
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Peeled Paint Distress Oxide Ink
Peeled Paint Distress Oxide Ink
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Lawn Fawn Guava Card Stock
Lawn Fawn Guava Card Stock
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Little Things From Lucy's Rainbow Sequin Mix
Little Things From Lucy's Rainbow Sequin Mix
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325 Micro Glue Dots (perfect for sequins)
325 Micro Glue Dots (perfect for sequins)
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Mini Misti Stamping Tool
Mini Misti Stamping Tool
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Hope you all have a great week :-)
Happy Crafting
Luv Lols x x x

Simon Says Stamp April Card Kit Cards

I am here with a couple of CAS one layer cards made using products in the Simon Says Stamp April Card Kit 


I really love the Butterflies Stencil in this set and used the Squeezed Lemonade Oxide Ink and the new Tim Holtz Blending Brush to apply some colour, I also used a little Worn Lipstick Oxide Ink  to add a little extra shading. 




For this first one I embossed using a Stitched Rectangle Die to create a little bit of interest around the edge. I then made a mask out of scratch paper, using the same die, and randomly stamped some text in grey ink. I then used the stencil to add colour before applying White Embossing Powder and Sprinkling with Glitter

I used the same techniques with this 2nd one I made but instead of adding text I added a few splatters of black and used a black pen to add a few faux stitches





and this is the kit in all its splendour ;-)
I am so sorry that this kit has sold out already. Congratulations if you did manage to grab one, they really did sell like hot cakes!! 


If you would like to subscribe for further kits so you don't miss out next time CLICK HERE 

Challenges:
Less Is More.  One Layer + stencilling 
Crazy for CAS.   Spring 
Path of Positivity.  Anything goes with option of Yellow 
Atlantic Heart Sketch   Sketch 
Challenge Up Your Life.  Stencils 


Simon Says Stamp Stitched Rectangles Dies
Simon Says Stamp Stitched Rectangles Dies
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Simon Says Stamp #120 White Card stock
Simon Says Stamp #120 White Card stock
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Sizzix Big Shot Plus
Sizzix Big Shot Plus
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Fiskars Reinforced Paper Trimmer
Fiskars Reinforced Paper Trimmer
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Worn Lipstick Distress Oxide Ink Pad
Worn Lipstick Distress Oxide Ink Pad
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Versafine Onyx Black
Versafine Onyx Black
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Tim Holtz Distress Oxide Ink Pads
Tim Holtz Distress Oxide Ink Pads
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Simon's Exclusive Fog Grey Ink Pad
Simon's Exclusive Fog Grey Ink Pad
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Dreamweaver White Embossing Paste
Dreamweaver White Embossing Paste
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Lawn Fawn Prisma Glitter
Lawn Fawn Prisma Glitter
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Simon says Stamp Butterfly Stencil
Simon says Stamp Butterfly Stencil
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Tim Holtz Distress Blending Brush
Tim Holtz Distress Blending Brush
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Neenah Desert Storm #100
Neenah Desert Storm #100
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Squeezed Lemonade Distress Oxide Ink
Squeezed Lemonade Distress Oxide Ink
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Hope you all have a great week :-)
Happy Crafting
Luv Lols x x x