Hi all and welcome to another week on the Simon Says Stamp Wednesday Challenge
This week the challenge is
Happy Birthday!
We are celebrating our 9th birthday this week so its time for a special celebration!! πThe last 9 years have flown by so quickly and I know that many of you have been joining in with the challenges side the very beginning! This challenge would not be here without YOU and your support.
So we would like to say a HUGE thank you and give you the opportunity of winning not one but one of NINE $50 Gift Vouchers to shop at the fabulous Simon Says Stamp Store How AWESOME is that!!
We are showcasing our very own Simon Says Stamp Exclusive Products this week. You don't have to use them to join in but if you have some we would love to see them used.
We are welcoming the lovely and super talented Yoonsun Hur aka Rejoicing Crafts into the Designer Spotlight this month. I am sure most, if not all, of you will have visited Yoonsun's blog! Please pop by to leave some love :-)
I made a couple of cards to share today, first up is this one made for a girl using a super cute 'Sweet Elephants' Die Set
I die cut the elephants out of Fog Card Stock and inked the ends with a little Black Soot Distress Ink to add shading. I cut the elephants twice and popped the 2nd ear at a bit of an angle to make them look 'real' ;-)
I added a few balloons from a Celebration Die Set and used a new Blooming Wave Die for the flowers. I finished with a Painted Happy :-)
Next up is one for a boy (have to be fair eh ;-))
I used an adorable Picture Book Giraffe Die and made a shaker using a Birthday Frame Die Set
I used Simon's Chocolate Brown Cardstock for layering and also for the giraffe . I smooshed some Spiced Marmalade and Squeezed Lemonade onto a craft mat and dipped watercolor paper in, creating a dappled effect for the giraffe's coat.
For the background I inked up an animal print stamp with Spiced Marmalade and followed with Gathered Twigs for the 2nd stamping.
Inside the shaker I stencilled a branch and added some berries using Ruby Red Liquid Pearls.
and I finished the inside.
So now it's YOUR turn to get out your birthday supplies and join in the fun!
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
We're having a Design Team Call for the Simon Says Stamp Wednesday Challenge . If you are interested in applying please CLICK HERE for more details.
GOOD LUCK!! :-)
Challenges:
Always Happy Birthday Birthday + option of balloons
City Crafter. Birthday Celebration
Addicted to Stamps and More. Anything Goes
Craftaholics R Us. Birthday Cards
Simon Says Stamp Sweet Elephants Die Set Shop at: SSS |
Simon Says Stamp Blooming Wave Die Shop at: SSS |
Copic Sketch Markers Shop at: SSS |
Simon Says Stamp Stitched Rectangles Dies Shop at: SSS |
Neenah Classic Crest 80# Card Stock Shop at: SSS |
Ranger Watercolor Paper Shop at: SSS |
Simon Says Stamp #120 White Card stock Shop at: SSS |
Sizzix Big Shot Plus Shop at: SSS |
Fiskars Reinforced Paper Trimmer Shop at: SSS |
Best Creation Big Squares 3D Adhesive Shop at: SSS |
Simon Says Stamp Celebration Die Set Shop at: SSS |
Simon's Exclusive Painted Happy Birthday Die Set Shop at: SSS |
Simon Says Stamp #100 Slate Grey Card Stock Shop at: SSS |
Simon Says Stamp Picture Book Giraffe Die Shop at: SSS |
Simon Says Stamp Birthday Frame Die Set Shop at: SSS |
Simon Says Stamp Chocolate Brown Card Stock Shop at: SSS |
Doodlebug Fairy Tales 12 x 12 Paper Pack Shop at: SSS |
Tim Holtz Distress Oxide Ink Pads Shop at: SSS |
Paper Artsy Eclectica 3 Stencil Shop at: SSS |
Simon's Exclusive Fog Grey Card Stock Shop at: SSS |
Ranger Craft Mat Shop at: SSS |
May Arts White Iridescent String Shop at: SSS |
Wild Rose Studio A4 Backgrounds Paper Pack Shop at: SSS |
Squeezed Lemonade Distress Oxide Ink Shop at: SSS |
325 Micro Glue Dots (perfect for sequins) Shop at: SSS |
Lawn Fawn Stitched Edge Borders Shop at: SSS |
Simon Says Stamp Craft Tacky Glue Shop at: SSS |
Elizabeth Craft Designs Tweezers (my all time faves) Shop at: SSS |
Ruby Red Liquid Pearls Shop at: SSS |
Simon Says Stamp Rainforest Sequins Shop at: SSS |
Hope you all have a great week :-)
Happy Crafting
Luv Lols x x x
15 comments:
Lols they are both so sweet, I just cannot resist those elephants, so cute x
How fun to do a girl's and a boy's card, Lols! I'm a little partial to the first one, but I love giraffes - fantastic combination of supplies for that one!
Fantastic movement and dimension in your cards, Lorraine~love them both
these are super sweet and gorgeous Lorraine
Gr Karin
Beautiful cards, Lols! Jo x
Hehehe! Love the elephant trio... so cute! And the giraffe card is so cute for a Birthday boy! : )
*mwah*
Steph
Simon Says Stamp!
These are fab Lols - love how you did the giraffe background!
Helen x
Cute birthday cards! Thanks for joining us at Always Happy Birthday.
Cute birthday cards! Thanks for joining us at Craftaholics R Us.
Oh my gosh... These two cards couldn't be any cuter! Love the details -- like those sweet elephant ears -- that you've added to make each card so special. :)
Oh wow--these are just so cute & so many great details!
First - a big congrats to Simon Says Stamp on 9 years! While I may not leave many comments, I have been subscribed to your blog for some time and always enjoy seeing what you've been creating. I love the fun and cheerful cards you've created to celebrate this awesome occasion. Thank you for all the comments you've left me on Instagram and I look forward to the continued inspiration from the design team. You rock!
Both are SUPER cute! Thank you for joining our “Birthday Cards” Challenge this week at Craftaholics R Us.
Stay Creative,
Georgiana
• Carson's Creations •
Craftaholics R Us DT
Super pretty cards and great designs. The elephants are so sweet, delicately coloured x
I'm loving your cards! The elephants and giraffe look so cute and as always you created such beautiful designs π. Wishing you a happy and creative week! J π
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