Saturday, November 9, 2024

Festive Fun Blog Hop Day 2!



I am thrilled to have been asked to take part in Day 2 of the Festive Fun Blog Hop! Thanks Heidi, Susan and all at Simon HQ!

You should have arrived here from the super talented Alberto Gava's Blog, if not then you may need to start at the beginning on the Simon Says Stamp Store Blog 

I have 3 cards to share today, first up is a card made using a gorgeous Abundant Leaf Background Die Set and a Poinsettia Swag Stamp Set for the sentiment


I used watercolor paper and distress inks to color, I smooshed the ink pads onto a craft mat, spritzed with water and then dipped the watercolor into the inks, I repeated this step, drying in between dips, I then popped a piece of Simon Says Stamp Color Blend Cardstock behind the acetate and Gold Heat Embossed the sentiment


Next up is a card made using a beautiful Fluted Forest Decor Embossing Folder 




last but not least is a little card made using a very pretty Heartfelt Snowflake Die and Champagne Glitter Cardstock, with a peek of black cardstock behind it. I used the same  Poinsettia Swag Stamp Set for the sentiment and clear heat embossed it 


I will be mass producing this one. It's simple but great for production line mode ;-)


Thanks for looking!  
There is a fabulous 25 voucher up for grabs on every stop along the hop, so don't forget to leave a comment before you leave :-)


From here you need to hop along to the fabulously talented Tracy Ware to see what gorgeousness she has created!!


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60 comments:

Lynn Chan HJC said...

Beautiful! i love the clear acetate card with the christmas greenery

Kelly A. said...

Such beautiful cards. Love the snowflakes!

Donna Phelan said...

These are so beautiful! That acetate card is Merry Merry!

MadeByMeghanK said...

Gorgeous cards! I LOVE the idea with the acetate! HOW COOL!

Anonymous said...

The white and matte gold cards are so elegant!

Barbara said...

Beautiful cards. Love the acetate idea as a background.

Connie Anderson said...

Very cool acetate card. Very inspiring.
Great idea to mass produce the snowflake card.
Thanks for sharing

Anonymous said...

I would love to know how you achieved the effect for the leaves on the first card. Did you do full coverage and spritz with water after? Or did you pounce it on? It looks so good! All three cards are lovely, but the first is definitely my favorite.

Wendy McCall wendy@logicsol.com said...

Such cute cards!!

April Z said...

Beautiful cards! I especially love the clear card. That is so much fun!

Bunny said...

I love all of these. The acetate card is great, the embossing and the gold is beautiful on the 2nd card..........but my oh my how I LOVE the new Snowflake. Lovely. [Bunny]

Shannon Bettis said...

Beautiful job! Love the ink smashing! Love the SSS release!

Maureen Reiss said...

Wow!!!! All of your cards are so elegant and Gorgeous!!!!

corky.kay@verizon.net said...

Wonderful cards today, but I especially liked the way you had the black peeking out from behind the snowflake to set it off against the background. Nicely done!

RobiW said...

These are so lovely! Especially the see-through card.

lkleback said...

I love the use of acetate.

Jean D said...

These cards are awesome! I can't decide which one I love more!

Jill R said...

Such simple, yet elegant cards!

Patty said...

Beautiful cards! My favorites are the last two...so elegant!

JKB said...

Love your style! Beautiful!

Christine said...

CAS never looks so stunning in my craft room. Thanks for sharing these beauties!

Michelle Vette Jaeckel said...

Love the simplicity! Like the added touch of the gold metallic string.

Nancy K Rodeberg said...

Beautiful elegance!

Tijana Lakaj said...

So elegant and inspirational, I love what you created!

Dee Earnshaw said...

Love your cards - they are so elegant - thanks for the ideas

Joann said...

Beautiful cards!! So elegant. Thanks for sharing your inspiration and talent.

Anonymous said...

Great cards!!!

Kathy J in Ellicott City said...

Great cards!!!

V. K. said...

Timeless and elegant.

Anonymous said...

Very pretty cards

jo said...

Beautiful cards

jo said...

Beautiful cards. ❤️

Shawna said...

Love your snowflake card. I might do that one myself.

Phyllis said...

Love all 3 of your cards and your clean & simple style.

Anonymous said...

Marisela Delgado said: Ooo, that acetate card is AMAZING! mariandmonsterd@yahoo.com

Jill K said...

Love the abundant leaves background and how you used it!

Listn2yrmom said...

Beautiful, thanks for sharing your process!

Melissa L. said...

All three are festive and fun. The fluted forest card with the gold is stunning!

L said...

Spectacular cards!
Thanks for sharing.

Denise Bryant said...

Beautiful cards! Love the acetate cardfront and leafy die cut on your first card! Lovely embossed design and snowflake too!

Peggy said...

Lovely cards! Using acetate is so creative!

Lauryne Cunningham said...

What beautiful and elegant cards! I love your use of acetate on the first one- so creative!

Orit V said...

Beautiful elegant card.

Rosemary said...

Beautiful set of cards!

Linda P said...

All three of your samples are so elegant, but Wow, that first one on the acetate-so beautiful and creative! I also appreciate your third one to "mass produce". I always have good intentions on my Christmas cards, but am usually scrambing at the last minute to get them done, so great idea.

Mirella said...

These are all fantastic, but I especially love the first one - it definitely stands out!

Robink said...

The gold and white on the card is simply elegant.

Lori Riegel said...

I love the effect of the acetate card.

Steffi H. said...

Your acetate card looks so very wonderful. I have to try this one.

Laurie2cats said...

Beautiful cards!

Connie Hostak said...

Three beautiful cards - I especially love the gold and white!

Donna said...

Fabulous projects, thanks for the inspiration!

DorothyA said...

Your cards are beautiful! I love the first one on acetate- so unique and pretty, with the smooshing giving the leaves such a great look. The 2nd card is so elegant and can be used with so many of the beautiful folders from SSS.

Jacki said...

Beautiful! Love the acrylic card especially.

Kelly said...

I'd love to see your technique on the first card posted - very unique!

sharon g said...

How pretty these are. I love the clear one especially. Sharon Gullikson

Ms. Tamp said...

Beautiful projects created!

Chris C. said...

Great cards! I love the acetate card with the watercolors. So pretty!

Barbara-Jean said...

Stunning cards!

jordanbev5@yahoo.com said...

Three beautiful cards Lorraine! Am in awe of the acetate one because it is so clever to show of the new Christmas Abundant Leaves die with such beautiful smooshing and colors!! Gorgeous and inspiring!!