Monday, December 4, 2017

Simon Says: Icy Inspiration










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

This week we are inviting you to use Maura's fabulous Icy Inspiration Mood Board!

Icy Inspiration


This week we are showcasing products from Paper Artsy, if you have some of their products we would love to see them used but it isn't necessary to join in with the challenge.

Our lovely teamie, Maura, has created this fabulous mood board to use for our inspiration.


As always Simon Says Stamp will be giving away $50 voucher to shop at the fabulous Simon Says Stamp Store
This week we are welcoming the lovely and super talented Valerie-Jael aka Bastelmania into the Designer Spotlight. If you haven't visited her blog before then you should head on over there for a browse! her blog is fabulous!

I used a fun Jofy 48 'Let It Snow' Cling Stamp set to make a card. This upside down snowman really makes me smile every time I see it 😁


I used Soft Navy Card Stock for the base card and simply stamped the snowflakes using Simons super creamy White Pigment Ink Pad
For the main panel I stamped the cute snowman and masked before blending a combination of faded Denim and Crushed Pistachio Distress Oxide Inks. I then splattered with water and when it was completed dry (I ironed it to make sure) I heat embossed the snowflake background. 

For the snowy ground I tore a strip of card and smothered it with Grit Paste. When it was dry I wrapped around some linen, I thought this resembled the soil on the pic with the snowman,,,, ;-) 


and I finished the inside.



Thanks for looking! 

So now it's YOUR turn to get creating!

Do you use Instagram ?  If so please add  #sssmchallenge so we can see your entries there too





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

Challenges:
Paper Artsy. Torn Ripped Burnt, (I tore the strip for the snowdrift) 
Crafty Catz.  Anything Goes + Option of Let It Snow 
Creative Knockouts.  Snow Much fun 
Moo Mania and More.   Heat Embossing 



Ranger Watercolor Paper
Ranger Watercolor Paper
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Ranger Distress Oxide Cracked Pistachio
Ranger Distress Oxide Cracked Pistachio
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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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Star Dust Stickles
Star Dust Stickles
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Scotch ATG Tape Glider
Scotch ATG Tape Glider
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Distress Oxide Faded Jeans Ink Pad
Distress Oxide Faded Jeans Ink Pad
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Simon Says Stamp White Pigment Ink Pad
Simon Says Stamp White Pigment Ink Pad
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Dyan Reaveley Black Marble Ink Spray
Dyan Reaveley Black Marble Ink Spray
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Ranger European Heat Tool
Ranger European Heat Tool
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Fiskars Spring Assist Scissors
Fiskars Spring Assist Scissors
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Ranger Mini Ink Blending Tool
Ranger Mini Ink Blending Tool
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Stazon Black Ink Pad
Stazon Black Ink Pad
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Simon Says Stamp Best Ever Teflon Bone Folder
Simon Says Stamp Best Ever Teflon Bone Folder
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Stampendous Sparkle Puff Embossing Powder
Stampendous Sparkle Puff Embossing Powder
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Tim Holtz Distress Splatter Brush
Tim Holtz Distress Splatter Brush
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Tim Holtz Design Tape
Tim Holtz Design Tape
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Inkadinkado Stamping Mask Paper
Inkadinkado Stamping Mask Paper
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Simon Says Stamp Soft Navy Card Stock
Simon Says Stamp Soft Navy Card Stock
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Simon's Exclusive Winter Snow Craft Dies
Simon's Exclusive Winter Snow Craft Dies
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Paper Artsy Let It Snow Stamp Set
Paper Artsy Let It Snow Stamp Set
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Distress Grit Paste
Distress Grit Paste
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Tim Holtz Linen Ribbon
Tim Holtz Linen Ribbon
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Hope you all have a great week :-)
Happy Crafting
Luv Lols x x x

House Mouse 'Gifts To Tie'

It's time for a reminder to ask you to please join in with the House Mouse and Friends Monday Challenge.
This time the lovely Dorte is the hostess and she chose 

Anything Goes 
with the option of December Birthday 

I actually intended this to be a birthday card and then sort of got carried away with the Christmas carols on Spotify! ;-)
This cute little 'Gifts To Tie' Cling Stamp is perfect for birthdays or Christmas ;-)


I stamped and masked this little mouse and then used a Hero Arts Color Layering Christmas Tree Stamp Set, Distress Inks and Sparkle Puff Embossing Powder for the background. 


and I finished the inside 



We are sponsored by the lovely peeps at 

Winner will receive a Fabulous $20 Value Reward Card



Challenges:
Dragonfly Journeys.  Rockin Around The Christmas Tree
Stamping Sensations.  Winter Trees and Flowers
2 Crafty Critter Crazies.  Anything Goes with a Critter
As you Like It.  Fave Animal, I love all animals, but I have a special place in my heart for House Mouse ;-)
Stamps + Fun + Creativity.  Blue and Silver

Simon Says Stamp #120 White Cardstock
Simon Says Stamp #120 White Cardstock
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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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Distress Oxide Worn Lipstick
Distress Oxide Worn Lipstick
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Distress Oxide Spiced Marmalade
Distress Oxide Spiced Marmalade
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Star Dust Stickles
Star Dust Stickles
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Scotch ATG Tape Glider
Scotch ATG Tape Glider
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Mini Misti Stamping Tool
Mini Misti Stamping Tool
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Copic Marker Pens
Copic Marker Pens
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Memento Tuxedo
Memento Tuxedo
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Simon Says Stamp White Pigment Ink Pad
Simon Says Stamp White Pigment Ink Pad
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Dyan Reaveley Black Marble Ink Spray
Dyan Reaveley Black Marble Ink Spray
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Fiskars Spring Assist Scissors
Fiskars Spring Assist Scissors
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Tombow Mono Multi Glue
Tombow Mono Multi Glue
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Glossy Accents
Glossy Accents
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Simon Says Stamp Best Ever Teflon Bone Folder
Simon Says Stamp Best Ever Teflon Bone Folder
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Faber-Castell Polychromos Mixed Media Set
Faber-Castell Polychromos Mixed Media Set
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Stampendous Sparkle Puff Embossing Powder
Stampendous Sparkle Puff Embossing Powder
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Tonic Shimmer Pens x2
Tonic Shimmer Pens x2
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Tim Holtz Design Tape
Tim Holtz Design Tape
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Inkadinkado Stamping Mask Paper
Inkadinkado Stamping Mask Paper
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May Arts Silver Metallic Twine
May Arts Silver Metallic Twine
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Simon's Exclusive Winter Snow Craft Dies
Simon's Exclusive Winter Snow Craft Dies
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Hero Arts Color Layering Christmas Tree Stamp Set
Hero Arts Color Layering Christmas Tree Stamp Set
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Stampendous Gifts To Tie Cling Stamp
Stampendous Gifts To Tie Cling Stamp
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Simon's Exclusive Deep Blue Sea Glimmer Card Stock
Simon's Exclusive Deep Blue Sea Glimmer Card Stock
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Hope you all have a great week :-)
Happy Crafting
Luv Lols x x x