The 5th annual Simon Says Stamp STAMPtember® celebration began yesterday with the official release of Simon's new stamps dies, stencils, inks, and some new stamping accessories...the collection is AMAZING!!! I am thrilled to be among a number of uber talented and amazing artists who have joined together to showcase some of all these wonderful products by way of this hop today!!
I, personally, am blown away by all the creative genius that went into this release....I am in love with the new and wonderful stamps, dies and stencils...the collection takes you from Fall to Halloween to Thanksgiving to Christmas and lots of places in between....and with fun, beauty, and amazing artistry!! There are SIX new Simon color inks, too...have-to-have colors!! I LOVE IT ALL!!!
I especially LOVE dies, and there are SO MANY to LOVE in this release!! I will be showcasing the Poinsettia Parade today...
The cool thing about this die is that it can be used as it is in it's parade form, or used to make a traditional poinsettia! I wanted to show you some of the ways you could use this die to make some poinsettia loveliness for your holiday cards! A parade die calls for a parade!!...maybe you could put your Christmas music on:)...
The second and third ones use the die as is...layered and then simply die cut, using the same striped paper with a wonderful new sentiment die from Simon, Season's Greetings. I used wood veneer paper for this one...just loved the layered wood together with the striped paper and white sentiment...
This one I simply die cut the poinsettias with a layer behind the die cut, then embossed with the die on the card, using the same die sentiment as the one above...
I used shiny silver paper on a black panel and card for this next one...using another new Simon, sweet sentiment die, from the set Deco Trees dies. I die cut the sentiment first, then used the poinsettia die at an angle on the panel and die cut around the sentiment(a total of 4 times, 2 large cuts and 2 smaller ones for the corners). I die cut the poinsettia parade and sentiment in shiny silver and with sticky foam behind the panel, adhered the sentiment and poinsettia pieces onto the black panel. Cool how you can layer, simply die cut or inlay!!
For my last card, I simply used the entire Poinsettia parade to make a wreath and made a pink poinsettia for the wreath...
Here's a close up...
One commenter from each blog on the hop will be chosen for this amazing giveaway...that's 19 chances to win!!
Just leave a comment on each of the blog posts as you hop along, to be entered in the random drawings. The giveaways will stay open until Thursday September 11, 2014 at 6:00pm EST and the winners will be announced on the Simon Says Stamp blog on Friday September 12, 2014.Thanks so much for visiting my blog on the hop! The next stop is the amazing Vicky Papaioannou!!
The hop begins at the SIMON SAYS STAMP BLOG , so if you encounter any broken links while 'hopping' you can head back there for a full list of participants.
Happy Hopping!! Thanks for visiting me today!! Hugs!! Lisa
Products I used on the cards I made for the Hop:
Products I used on the cards I made for the Hop:
Some of the new release I can't wait to create with:
Poinsettias are a symbol of the Holidays to me and your cards are lovely! That wood paper is awesome.
ReplyDeleteI love your cards. The traditional poinsettia Season's Greetings card is a WOW!!! Your 2nd card was so interesting and different with wood veneer paper. I would never thought to use the poinsettia die the way you did in your 3rd card (very clever). The black & silver card is stunning. What else can I say, just beautiful. Finally, the fifth card is so sweet and adorable.
ReplyDeleteAwesome :) Thanks for the chance to win
ReplyDeleteThe wreath is stunning
Thanks for showing all those clever ways to use the poinsettia parade die. Great release from Simon Says for Stamptember.
ReplyDeleteThose cards are so striking! I loved the black one especially.
ReplyDeleteYou have shown an amazing variety of uses for one set! Now I need that set!
ReplyDeleteI love your cards ! Thanks for your share & the chance to win !
ReplyDeleteI love the wreath with the pink poinsettia!!
ReplyDeleteHappy STAMPtember
ReplyDeleteYour cards are incredible1 Congratulations!
ReplyDeleteLove them!!!
ReplyDeleteWow you really put that die to some serious use. Each and every one is a knock out.
ReplyDeleteMy goodness, you showed us so many ways to use that poinsettia! The layered one is fantastic.
ReplyDeletegreat collection of cards; such a variety of looks from the same products!
ReplyDeleteYour creativity with this die is just astounding! These cards are all amazing.
ReplyDeletewow... what a set of awesome cards! makes me wanna buy more stuff though! Love the embossed ones especially!
ReplyDeletethe wood is really interesting!
ReplyDeleteWhat great ways to use the one cutting die. I love all the cards but the first one is my favorite, I'm partial to read and white and poinsettias.
ReplyDeleteOMG!!!! So much beauty! The second card took my breath! Amazing!!!
ReplyDeleteWow. What a versatile die. Love poinsettia and I may have to add this one to my collection. Great cards.
ReplyDeleteThese are all gorgeous but I love that Wreath card the most.. This is a must have die for sure!
ReplyDeleteGreat inspiration! Thank you for sharing. Loving this Stamptember Blog Hop!
ReplyDeletelove the wood!!!
ReplyDeleteYour cards are so elegant! Love all of them and that poinsettia is so stunning. Thank you for sharing.
ReplyDeleteLisa, these cards are incredible--you have been busy! I love the North Woods feel of the second one, with the wood veneer. Kind of makes me think of plaid flannel, log cabins, and hot cocoa! :) Also like how you showed the versatility of this one die. Tfs!
ReplyDeleteWOW Lisa! Your cards are amazing!! Love the rich colors and textures.
ReplyDeleteSo cards have so many beautiful variations of the poinsetta. I think the silver and black is my favorite with the pink a close 2nd. Happy Stamptember!
ReplyDeletewow! that black and silver card is gorgeous!!! I also like the second and third one...well...also the first and the last :-)))
ReplyDeletewhat a wonderful work you've done with just one die!!!
Really love your works!!!
Wow, 5 cards - you have been crafting hard - such fun! I think my favourite is the silver paper on the black - it's very elegant, but then again so are the other cards. Tfs!
ReplyDeleteThat first card is my FAVE! Must have poinsettias now!
ReplyDeleteReally liked your use of the poinsettia die. Your cards are very pretty.
ReplyDeleteAll of these cards are gorgeous, but the last one is my favorite! I must have this Die now! LOL! :D Thanks for the inspiration!
ReplyDeleteLove how you can build a poinsettia with Poinsettia Parade die! And the way you used it in the second card; looks like wood or cookie dough~ So versatile!
ReplyDeleteI've discovered a lot of great bloggers through this awesome Simon Says Stamp giveaway! How fun!
Love the gold and silver embossing. Thanks for sharing! :)
ReplyDeleteGreat cards!
ReplyDeleteMY FAVORITE cards on the hop!!! LOVE,LOVE,LOVE the Poinsettia Parade and all the ways you used it. Way to showcase this awesome die!!!
ReplyDeleteYou Wowed me! I love having so many options. This is a must have.
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