Friday, February 21, 2014

Simon Says Stamp Spring 2014 Release Blog Hop !!


OOHH I can't tell you how excited I was to be invited to join in with this Simon Says Stamp Spring 2014 Release Blog Hop !! Not only are the products GORGEOUS but I get to play alongside a fabulous line up of super talented designers !! AWESOME !!

 Thank You so much Heidi, Steph and all at Simon's :-)

You should have arrived here from the lovely and mega talented Laurie Willison's Blog but if not then you will need to start at the Simon Says Stamp Blog

We were all allocated a product to showcase and mine happens to be the Bubbles and Bars Stencil ,,, I LOVE IT  so retro and funky,, it reminds me a little bit of a beaded curtain :-)

First up is this more sophisticated version for my Mum :-)


I sprayed the stencil with a repositional adhesive and blotted most of it off using a kitchen towel before sticking to some white cardstock. I find this way easier for me that using post it notes or tape. I then used a blending tool to sponge Simon's Exclusive Sea Glass ink before sewing down the lines and adding sequins. I made a little tag using the new 'Mum' Die and  Tiny Tags Dies and coordinating Stamp Set. I finished with some crinkle ribbon that was coloured using the same Sea Glass Ink Pad,, love this colour :-)


next up is this bright cheerful birthday card 


I sponged Simon's Orange Peel and Apple Green inks and then followed the shape of the stencil to doodle the black lines using a copic multiliner pen and then smothered the centre circles with Star Dust Stickles. I stamped the balloons using the Birthday Balloons stamp set and added some random stamped stars before die cutting them.  I used another of the Tiny Tags, threaded some twine through and finished with a few Enamel Dots.


From here you need to hop along to the lovely and super talented Amy Kolling's blog. 

But before you leave please don't forget to leave me a comment so you can be entered into the prize draw !!

Simon Says Stamp are giving away one of Simon's FABULOUS Goody Bags on EVERY blog !!! How cool is that !! :-) 

Happy Hopping !!! :-)




Hope you all have a great weekend :-)
Happy Crafting
Luv Lols x x x

722 comments:

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Unknown said...

Love your cards. Also love that Mum is spelt the right way for us down here in NZ

Patt H. said...

I wasn't sure if I liked this stencil till I saw your gorgeous cards. Now it's a must have! Great cards.

Ann K said...

I love that background stamp - and using stitching and sequins really sets it off. Thanks!

Efrat said...

Beautiful release and fun blog hop. Beautiful cards. This stencil is gorgeous.

Heather B said...

Love the bright colors!

Unknown said...

That birthday card is absolutely fabulous!

Kelly Booth said...

GORGEOUS cards both of them!!!

Anonymous said...

What a great example of two different looks. These are great cards!

KathyK said...

Cute cards. Love that background.

Victoria H. said...

Fantastic cards...love how you displayed the serious with the fun; soft vs. the bright...just gorgeous!

Deborah said...

I so wanted to see a card done with this stencil and you did two! Your first card very soft and elegant your second card is groovy lol thanks for showing the versatility of this stencil have a great weekend!

Leni said...

Fun and happy cards!

Unknown said...

love the different styles and color
thqanks
Holly

Carol Ric said...

Both cards are lovely.

Unknown said...

Yay! a die that says 'Mum'! Love both your cards but I am drawn to the bright one!

Lauren said...

Such fun cards, and that tiny tags set looks to be a must have! Thanks for sharing.

Steffi said...

Great inspirations. Thanks for sharing

carriep said...

love the way you changed up the look of the stencil. love both of these cards

chaddy233 said...

Love that stencil. Awesome ideas and super cute cards!!

Kristen said...

I love this stencil. Super retro!!!

Kristie Maynard said...

Great job on these cards. I love how different they look from each other. TFS!

SHartl said...

Wow, I love the ways you used this stencil! Really different looks with the same pattern and both are amazing!

Inks4fun said...

I just love your cards and color combinations. Thanks for sharing with us.

Judy said...

Great cards! I'm really loving the sequins on everyone's projects. And the balloon dies are awesome. Thanks for sharing.

Unknown said...

I just love the balloons. They are great focal points.

Debby said...

I'm so glad you made cards using that stencil. When I saw the first picture of the stencil I had no idea what to do with it, what it would like, know what I mean? These cards are great! Thanks for the chance to win.

MoJo said...

Love the card in blue! It's gorgeous!

Lisa Page said...

Fun cards! Really like the use of the stencil. Both create such a different look.

Sarah G said...

Loving this stencil - you have showcased it perfectly!

Kelly said...

I esp love that balloon card. the patterns and colors are very festive!

Heather North said...

I'm going to try your tip on using re-positionable spray adhesive. Thanks!

Kylie said...

Oh yey, it's my Aussie spelling of Mum… great cards too...

Jennifer said...

What fun cards! Love the colors and background you created.

jonim52 said...

Fabulous awesome cards.

Lauralee said...

This is a very neat design. Very modern!!!

Joni said...

Love the background!

Cat Craig said...

Your Mum card is perfect, so soft and lovely. You make that stencil come alive. Love the sewn lines with the sequins, wonderful touch.

joy said...

These cards show just how versatile this background stamp can be! Love both of your fabulous designs!

Unknown said...

Love the the new products! Thanks for a chance to win!!!!

aknancy said...

love this card. great for teenage b'day cards with that background…..

Unknown said...

I'm into COLOR, and both cards have it. Thanks!

karen h said...

Loving this inspiration for the Bubbles & Bar stencil!

Jen said...

Wow! That colorful card really makes an impact! Thanks for sharing :)

Unknown said...

I like the use of the background stamp, sequins, and stitching. It looks so finished.

Anonymous said...

Wow the stitching and sequins on the first were perfect. Very cute colors and great idea :)

byulgzr said...

both cards are lovely~ love the colors on that second card~

Sue Speck said...

Two great takes on that new retro background - NICE!

Aida said...

More Fabulous Cards! You guys are the best!

Unknown said...

I love the Mom Card! so elegant looking! Thanks so much for sharing!

Unknown said...

Such bright and fun cards! TFS

Unknown said...

Your card are lovely. I really like that stencil and love what you did with it.

Unknown said...

Hop hop hop I really like balloons >3

Unknown said...

Both cards look awesome with the stamping. Very retro. Good to see the Mum die used!

Michele said...

Love your cards!

Unknown said...

VERY PRETTY, thanks for sharing

jimlynn said...

Fantastic! Love the way you did the tag on the balloon strings.

Kards by Karen said...

I love the new stencil and how you interpreted it in your bright card!

Diane said...

Love both of your cards and the background stamp you used. Thanks for sharing.

Debra said...

Beautiful cards…love your style!

slang said...

You made that background rock. Great cards.

sandie said...

love the balloons

Unknown said...

I like the sea glass ink!

Unknown said...

Hard to pick a favorite, loved them both.

Betty said...

love both your cards but the first one is very special!

pcm said...

love the stitching and sequins on that first background!

Kathy H said...

Love the yellow card!

Amy L said...

I love the Mum card! So excited that there is a mum die!

Unknown said...

Love the SSS products!

Unknown said...

thanks for sharing your ideas. love the mum card, so elegant.

Unknown said...

great cards!

Taheerah said...

Two very different but equally funky cards! Love the colours of the second one!!

Gilda said...

Love the colour combinations on your cards.

Susan M. said...

Love how this contemporary stamp can be used to make a soft, feminine card. Especially like the sequins and stitching!

Unknown said...

Love seeing all the new release products! So fun!

no blog post said...

Wow, both of your cards are awesome, and both are so different, yet with the same products. Love it! Thanks for a chance to win some super SSS new products!

Aileen said...

Lols, what a brilliant pair of cards, totally love the 'mum' one. You have highlighted a number of products from the new release brilliantly. New follower of your blog by feedly.

Kristina B. said...

Gorgeous, I love your use of sequins.

Edna Marie said...

Awesome colors! Loving that background, prefect with the buttons

Unknown said...

Awesome new products!!

Jean M said...

lovely!

dottywotty said...

thanks for sharing the background two different ways!

SkyPixie17 said...

Liked the first softer card, but loved the detail in the second. The black lines and using (my favorite) Star Dust stickles just made the whole design PoP! Thanks for sharing!

Kerian said...

Wow, stunning cards...

Unknown said...

I love coloring on the orange and green card - I will have to try those together! Cute cards. :)

Judith said...

Both cards are great! My favorite is the first one. It's very elegant!

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Vera Yates (Ling) said...

Lorraine, both cards are fabulous, but I am in love with your 1st card!! Simply beautiful.

Gwen said...

Great cards! Love how you've used this stencil two ways! So cute!

Snoopy said...

Such wonderful cards. Love the sequins on the first one.

Hugs,
Snoopy :D

Unknown said...

great way to show the different styles with one stencil, but I really love the second one

linf54 said...

2 very happy and cute cards!

Tam said...

super cute cards. but I love the first card it is so elegant. tfs

Karen said...

LOVE the way you've used the sequins on the first card; stunning!

Coralynn Murray said...

Such pretty cards :)

NPurdum56 said...

Both cards are so cute! I love the first one! Just beautiful! Nancee :)

Anne said...

These are too cute!

Megan Carroll said...

Love all the birthday items and word dies in this release!

Ariana said...

The balloon card is so much fun!

Unknown said...

Wow those are the best cards so far. Love that background so much!

sweet art designs said...

after seeing your card, I have to get the new stencils

Sue D said...

Beautiful Mum card and very festive birthday card.

sotama14 said...

Love the color combination on both cards !!

Lou said...

Wow, awesome cards...love that new stamp!!

slbt17 said...

great cards .... beautiful execution!
Sandra ltb
you know ... you can change your label to made WITH lol ... lots of love ... from viewing your blog, it looks like you put a lot of love into your work.

Pat T said...

2 great looks from the same stencil

dasimonds said...

Beautiful Cards ...
Lovin' this new Background stamp.
loved you stiching ans sequins :)

Amanda said...

I love your two totally different takes with this stencil. The stitching and sequins on your first card are so nice!

Sharon said...

Both cards are so different but equally as fabulous, thanks for the inspiration

jeannine said...

Great cards! What a fun stencil! Love the first card...the colors and the sophistication but the second one is so funky and fresh...love it!!

Unknown said...

What a fun stamp set

Terri Trotter Earley said...

Great details on your card.

Unknown said...

So lovely! TFS!

Bonnie said...

Love these cards. Your backgrounds are fabulous!

Kathy said...

I really am liking this stencil and the different looks you gave it!

Unknown said...

Such beautiful cards!

IamUniquelyImperfect said...

Your cards are amazing. I love that stencil and the colors you used. tfs Patricia B

Anonymous said...

two amazingly different looks from one stamp... very creative!

Robin said...

Both are great with different looks!

Merica said...

Love the cards.

Kathlene said...

Your exquisite cards really demonstrate the versatility of that stencil. Two incredibly different but equally brilliant cards. Love them both, but the 2nd knocked my socks off!

Unknown said...

I just love both your cards and different looks you achieved with the stencil. These are just beautiful. Thanks for sharing.

Debbie Brackett said...

Grate cards! You are the first to use the retro stamp.

Susan said...

Oh gosh love these cards! So many great ideas!

Natalie said...

Sweet backgrounds! Love those balloons and the added glitter!

jusaweecatnap said...

Love the two funky looks you got from the stencil pattern--great embellishment ideas.

Val said...

Love the bright colours of your cards! Lovely!!

Natalie said...

Sweet backgrounds! Love those balloons and how you've added the glitter! Super cute

Unknown said...

The stitching adds so much! Love them.

Sheila_G said...

Love your card.

Roshni Patel said...

Love this!! Love the new release!

Stampin on Sunflower Drive said...

What a great combo of soft and pretty & quirky cute. Well done.

Proverbs 16:33 said...

I really, really love that Bubbles and Bars piece, and I like the way you show two completely different ways to use it. I can see myself reaching for it over and over again. Thanks for showcasing it!

jenna said...

Thanks for for showing us 2 awesome cards. I have a MUm too!

ShawnaW said...

Such a fun, funky background. Love what you did with it!

The Hardy Stamper said...

Wow! I love how you have got two totally different looks out of the same stencil! Both cards are gorgeous and I can't choose a favourite between them :)

jeanine said...

I wasn't sure if I liked the bubbles and bars, but you've done a wonderful job with them. Your cards are great!

Unknown said...

I love your cards!!! That background does look kind of like a beaded curtain! I really the sequin use in the first card.

cghundley said...

Lovely cards
and love the
colors used.
Carla from Utah

Megan McDonald said...

Great backgrounds

Mzgrinch said...

Love the cards! Great Job!!!!

Valerie said...

Really cute cards. Thanks for sharing!!

Amy G. Creations For Life said...

Thanks for the opportunity to get my hands on such awesome products!

Little T said...

Great cards!

Lura said...

These are truly awesome (not just overworking the word ha-ha) I am crazy about the colors and the retro style. Very much need that stencil now - you have inspired me.

Stephanie said...

I like the two diffent looks and using the same stamp for the background. Very nice!

mikeslittlesis said...

Interesting backgrounds

Melinda Hutchison said...

Such beautiful cards :)

Unknown said...

These are both wonderful cards. I'm especially loving the first card ~ that Sea Glass ink is so beautiful I think I must own it. You are so talented! Thank you for the chance to win!!

Jill Norwood said...

What wonderful cards! That sea glass color is gorgeous!!!! :)

Kimberly Rendino said...

Love the different looks you made using this background!

Rachel K said...

I just love both of your cards. They are so different but equally awesome! :)

Britney D said...

Love this amazing card! The colours that you used are amazing, especially the blues.

Karen W said...

Love the retro look!!!!

Billie A said...

Love both of your cards and the use of the background stencil. The different looks you gave the cards. I really love this new release. You made some awesome cards and makes me want.want.want.

Sherri said...

Love the new dies and stamps. Thanks for sharing.

Unknown said...

Its as if you read my mind! You seem to know a great . Cardsharing Server deal about this, just like you wrote the novel in it or something. I think that one could do by incorporating pics they are driving the message home somewhat, but instead of the, this is great blog. A fantastic read. Ill definitely be back.

Phyllis Beaver said...

Love the results you got with this new stencil and the new ink! So pretty! Can't wait to try some of these new items!

Gab said...

Great cards ... and I love that there is a "mum" die!

Ria said...

So nice. Thanks for sharing

Nic said...

Great cards!

Anonymous said...

I really like this stencil, and the sequins on the first card are so cute. TFS.

Lezlye said...

Gorgeous cards! Love all the colors!

stampingandstitching said...

Wow and wow again these are two fabulous cards! I love your designs and all the special details! It's brilliant how you created two completely different looks using the same stencil!

Holly Gayle said...

Both of your cards are great. I especially love the first one. Thank you for the inspiration. This SSS release is so exciting. Great products!

Unknown said...

Beautiful cards! I love the sequins and stitching on the first card and how you threaded the balloon strings through the tag on the second card. Great idea!

nic_003_5 said...

love the colours, thanks for the chance to win

Crafting Newbie said...

Wow Lols! Love the new stencil & the two unique looks you achieved. I would never of thought of going for a subtle color like sea glass, but it works so well, especially with the stitching. Barbara x

Margaret R said...

Love it, love it, love it! Both cards are amazing and the bubbles and bars stencil is a must have.

Unknown said...

Love love love both your cards :)) They are super cute..
Thanks for the chance to win too ..
Love ..Dolly

Shona Chambers said...

Fabulous cards, my favourite is the first one as I love the Sea Glass colour. You did the stencil so perfectly, it looks amazing!

Unknown said...

Love both cards - like the background stamp - awesome...

Heidi May said...

Love this stencil. When I first saw it, it reminded me of eyes. Your cards are beautiful and I love the colors on them. Thank you for the opportunity to win some fantastic products.

Edith said...

Lorraine, love your combination of the bubbles and bars stencil with the balloon dies! Great cards! Thanks for the chance to win! Edith

Tere Azua said...

Love both version, you are amazing!

Unknown said...

Awesome cards. Great use of SSS colors!

Teresa Ciarleglio said...

I love both cards, but the 1st card's colors are very calming and love the ribbon!

Katarina said...

Both cards are lovely, though my fav is the brighter one with the balloons.

Chiara T. said...

love the birthday card

Julia said...

Beautiful cards. I love the balloons.

Zw@@n said...

Wow, these cards are amazing. I love the colours and the stencil. xx

Tincan Crafter said...

Loved the stitched sequins on the Mum card. Very effective. Loved both cards but the Mum one stands out for me.

Unknown said...

Both cards are incredible, but the blue one made my heart sing!

maureen said...

nice swing on these cards..... thank you for sharing.

Wendy Thompson said...

Love them both Lorraine.

Laurie said...

Was ohhhing and ahhhing over the first card when I saw the second card that is just so much fun! Both are fabulous

Gaby said...

Lovely cards!

Martina N said...

Love your card! Thanks for the inspiration and chance to win.

Gigracer said...

Both great cards and so different. My favourite is the first one though. I really struggle to go past those gorgeous colours!

LauraEva said...

WOW---what great and fun cards!

Jacqui Blondel said...

Yay it says Mum. Love the yellow green and red colours. Fabulous cards

Ellen said...

Very nice card
Love the new stuff

Unknown said...

What great cards. I especially love the Mum card, just love that color and all the little details that have been used on both cards. Thanks for sharing them.

Diane said...

Beautiful cards. Love the stencil.

Mari da Costa said...

Love the new products. The cards are awesome. Thank you.

Unknown said...

Great new products

Ela said...

Great cards, both of them. But the blue is my favorite.

Maureen Chandler said...

Your cards are just wonderful and creative - WOW! I just love that sea glass ink too!

Karen Dunbrook said...

Love the cards you created...well done.

Unknown said...

love the green one - its so happy!

Polgara said...

i like the background stamp bubbles and stems. the colours for the birthday card are really pretty. thanks for sharing.

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