Friday, April 25, 2025

You Are My Favorite Blog Hop, Day 1




Woot Woot!! I am so excited to be a part of the first day of the Simon Says Stamp 'You Are My Favorite' Blog Hop

Thank You, Heidi, Susan, and all at Simon HQ for the lovely parcel of 'You Are My Favorite' goodness that arrived yesterday!! Just in the nick of time! 

You should have arrived here from the lovely Bobbi Lemanski's Blog. If not you may need to start from the beginning at the Simon Says Stamp Blog  

I made a couple of things to share today, first up is this card which I made using a gorgeous Mosaic Petals Stencil Set, a Mandala Blossoms Clear Stamp Set and a Squovals Die Set 


I used some deliciously creamy Pawsitively Saturated Inks for the stencilling and colored the butterfly with Copic Markers. I heat embossed the sentiment and added some Irridescent String and a few Irridescent Clear Drops to finish 

I also made a little tag to go with it and used the extra scrap of paper to decorate the envelope. 


Next up is a card made using a lovely Hopping Hexagons Embossing Folder  along with the Mandala Blossoms Clear Stamp Set and a Squovals Die Set 


 I used Tim Holtz Spritz's in Picked Raspberry, Spiced Marmalade and Twisted Citron, Spritzed and Splattered, for the background paper. I colored the flowers with Copic Markers and I used the extra scrap of paper to decorate the envelope


There is a fabulous $25 gift voucher to give away on every stop along the hop! So don't forget to leave a comment at every stop along the way! 
Winners will be posted on the Simon Says Stamp blog on Wednesday the 30th of April


Also if you spend $30 or more on 'You Are My Favorite' products, then Simon will also pop in a gorgeous Sunny Fern Emboss and cut Folder into your parcel! This gift with purchase will expire 4/27 at 11:59 pm EDT or while supplies last.

If you make anything with these, or any other release products, then please upload them into the respective galeries on Simon's Blog 

To add pics to the 'My Favorite Things' Release CLICK HERE to go straight to the gallery!


CLICK HERE or on the pic to go to see all of the new release!


Day 2 Blog Hop will start tomorrow at 8am EST on the Simon Says Stamp blog so don't forget to join the hop tomorrow too!

From here you need to hop along to the fabulous Rachel Alvarado's Blog to see more gorgeous makes!

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Thank You
Challenges: 
1st card:
Just Us Girls. Use Stencils 
Stencil Fun.  Stencil + option of patterns 
Triple B   Birds/Butterflies and/or Blooms 
Make My Monday.  Things With Wings 

2nd Card:
Creations in Pink : Mainly Pink 
Die Cut Diva's.  Flowers + Use Dies 


Simon Says Stamp Squovals Die Set
Simon Says Stamp Squovals Die Set
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Simon Says Stamp Mandala Blossoms Clear Stamp Set
Simon Says Stamp Mandala Blossoms Clear Stamp Set
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Simon Says Stamp Mosaic Petals Stencil Set
Simon Says Stamp Mosaic Petals Stencil Set
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Copic Markers
Copic Markers
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Memento Tuxedo Ink Pad
Memento Tuxedo Ink Pad
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Simon Says Stamp Hopping Hexagons Embossing Folder
Simon Says Stamp Hopping Hexagons Embossing Folder
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Tim Holtz Distress Spritz
Tim Holtz Distress Spritz
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Simon Says Stamp Pawsitively Saturated Inks
Simon Says Stamp Pawsitively Saturated Inks
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Simon Says Stamp Stamp and Stencil Mat
Simon Says Stamp Stamp and Stencil Mat
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Simon's Exclusive White 120lb Card Stock
Simon's Exclusive White 120lb Card Stock
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May Arts Iridescent String
May Arts Iridescent String
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Neenah Classic Crest 80lb Card Stock
Neenah Classic Crest 80lb Card Stock
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Simon's Exclusive Black Card Stock
Simon's Exclusive Black Card Stock
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Star Dust Stickles
Star Dust Stickles
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Misti Teal Precision Stamping Tool Kit
Misti Teal Precision Stamping Tool Kit
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iCraft 3D Foam Tape
iCraft 3D Foam Tape
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Fiskars Spring Assist Scissors
Fiskars Spring Assist Scissors
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Sizzix Big Shot Die Cutting Machine
Sizzix Big Shot Die Cutting Machine
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Simon's Exclusive Teflon Bone Folder
Simon's Exclusive Teflon Bone Folder
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Simon Says Stamp Doll Pink Card Stock
Simon Says Stamp Doll Pink Card Stock
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Simon Says Stamp Reverse Mom Days Sentiment Strips
Simon Says Stamp Reverse Mom Days Sentiment Strips
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Simon Says Stamp Black and White 3D Foam Squares
Simon Says Stamp Black and White 3D Foam Squares
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Simon Says Stamp Clear Embossing Powder
Simon Says Stamp Clear Embossing Powder
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Ranger Heat It Craft Tool
Ranger Heat It Craft Tool
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Simon Says Stamp Rainbow Envelope Pack
Simon Says Stamp Rainbow Envelope Pack
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Simon Says Stamp Blending Brush Set Small and Large
Simon Says Stamp Blending Brush Set Small and Large
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Ranger Watercolor Paper
Ranger Watercolor Paper
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Tim Holtz Shaping Tool Kit
Tim Holtz Shaping Tool Kit
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EK Success Powder Tool
EK Success Powder Tool
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Scotch ATG Tape Glider
Scotch ATG Tape Glider
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Versafine Onyx Black Pigment Ink Pad
Versafine Onyx Black Pigment Ink Pad
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Pinkfresh Studio Iridescent Color Drops
Pinkfresh Studio Iridescent Color Drops
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Ranger Non Stick Craft Sheet
Ranger Non Stick Craft Sheet
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Hope you all have a great week :-)
Happy Crafting
Luv Lols x x x

61 comments:

Rochelle said...

I love the shape of your cards. I never think to do this. Thanks for the inspiration.

Anonymous said...

Such a unique shape for your cards. Love it. They are both awesome.

Tammy said...

Love your cards, envelopes & tags! Beautiful soft coloring. I love seeing that "Squovals" die used. I have to admit I could not quite visualize it, but the card is stunning and SO unique!

Jacki said...

Beautiful cards. Love the glitter touches.

MadeByMeghanK said...

I love the shape and colors! Gorgeous designs!

Maureen Reiss said...

Really Beautiful cards and tag!!!

Sherrie S said...

What a fun and unique card,

Shari Olson-Anderson said...

I like the softer pastel looking colors

SusieB said...

So simple and so pretty.

MiamiKel said...

So beautiful! I love the elegance these behold! The softness, the airy bright beauty - love! TFS!

Sra. Spitzer said...

These are so pretty! The squoval, the embossing folder, the stencil set, the lovely butterfly, the beautiful colors... I could go on and on!!

Susie Sonnier said...

Great cards

Stacey Kowbel said...

Fantastic shape cards! I love the matching tag and envelopes!

Connie Hostak said...

I love all your bright, happy colors for spring!

Shannon Bettis said...

So cute! Great job on your card!

Gayle I. said...

Delightful and bright cards!

Cheryl S. said...

Loving the Squovals! So unique.

peggysuez said...

What fun colors and great use of the new equivalent shapes.

Shelley Murphy said...

Love the cards. Very unique.

Joann said...

Love your cards!! Your color choices are so happy and fresh. Thanks for sharing and inspiring.

DorothyA said...

Such a cute card! I really like your embossed backgrounds and splatters. The floral mandala is so pretty!

Vonmariedesign said...

I absolutely love your cards and Tag so sweet and beautiful!!! Oh the texture too is amazing.

Leslie Longoria said...

Nice details to this card and tag. Beautiful!

Anonymous said...

Marisela Delgado said: So pretty 💜 mariandmonsterd@yahoo.com

karen adams said...

Very pretty!

Colleen said...

Cuteness overload

Lauryne Cunningham said...

I love how everything matches, even the envelope! So pretty!

Donna Phelan said...

Love these shapes! Beautiful creative set! Happy colors too!

Tammie J said...

Great cards/envelopes. Love the pastels!

Vicki Dutcher said...

So much interest with this card - Love the soft colored stenciled background, and the fun shape! Thanks for joining in at JUGS

Melissa Leftrick said...

Absolutely the cutest!! Love these so much

Listn2yrmom said...

Great example of how cute that shape can be made into treasures! I love your header BTW!

Jade said...

Wow! What awesome cards especially using the Sqovalo shape.

Orit V said...

Beautiful cards design 😍

Lynn Chan said...

The Squoval shaped card is just so cool! :)

Kristine Boydstun said...

These cards are so creative! I love the new squoval dies.

Veronica said...

Lovely cards, amazing designs!

Sue D said...

So sweet with the flowers and butterflies.

Joy Meadows said...

Very pretty creations. Love the squoval dies!

Denise Bryant said...

Such sweet cards and tag! Love the shape and the pretty designs you used! These look so fun to make!

Anonymous said...

Pretty cards, like the shapes of them.

Michelle N. said...

I love your shaped card-it's so beautiful & unusual! Thanks for joining us at Die Cut Divas Floral Challenge!

Sunshine HoneyBee said...

Wonderful new shape. Great texture, layers, etc.

Kim Lundstrom said...

So cute!🥰

Lynn Stevens said...

Such a unique shape and cute set. TFS

Diane said...

Beautifully created shaped cards!
Thank you for joining our challenge at Stencil Fun and Triple B!
Diane SF, TB Co-Owner
{Nellies Nest}
{Stencil Fun}

Bridget N said...

Pretty cards! I like how they are set apart from the rest through your use of the unique die shape. TFS :-)

Rosemary said...

Lovely set of cards and tag!

Gina M. said...

Great cards! Really loving that hexagon embossing folder and the spritz is a great finishing touch! Thanks for the inspiration!

sharon g said...

These are both so cute, and so different from each other. Nice job with the colors, shapes and everything!

Ina G said...

Fabulous array of products and colourful creativity Lorraine. Thanks so much for sharing your talents with us this week at JUGS.

Brenda K said...

These are so fun! I love that die shape. Love that you made coordinating projects. What a fun gift to give!

Taty said...


Hi Lorraine, a beautiful card, with beautiful floral images and the structure is very elegant. Thanks for joining Creations in Pink Challenge Tatiana x DT

Arlene said...

I love bot cards! Such fun shapes and beautiful design. So glad you joined us at the Die Cut Divas challenge featuring flowers. Arlene - Die Cut Divas DT

Amy S. said...

These projects are all unique and lovely! Well done!

Jeanne Rice said...

So pretty. Love the die shape.

Deborah Hellman said...

Lovely cards... fun design

Janice Stovall said...

Just lovely cards!! (the shape makes them REALLY unique) I also love how you added just that simple little strip of cardstock to the envelope to tie it all together!! CLEVER!)

Anna said...

Love the cards and the design

Dawn Phillips said...

I love the shape of these. They are so pretty. Thanks for joining us at Make My Monday. Love Dawn x

Orit V said...

Beautiful cards. Love the colors.