It's Summertime..and Simon Says Stamp has released a new summertime collection of stamps, dies and inks...Splash of Color!! I am so excited to be a part of the Splash of Color Blog Hop today, celebrating this release with some incredible artists!!
The second card, I fussy cut then silver embossed the anchor... several times , pierced a hole in the top and threaded twine through and around the anchor. I used a Simon heart die for a pattern, and watercolored the heart on watercolor paper...
This release is full of fun, sweet stamp and die sets, along with twelve new amazing color inks, all celebrating this fun, colorful time of year!!
I was asked to share the wonderful set of nautical themed stamps, the Sail Away stamp set, with you today! I especially LOVE the sentiments in this set...simple but very meaningful...my ideas for creating with them were simple in their design, as well!! I made three cards to share with you...here's my first...
I especially loved this quote by Elizabeth Edwards. She was wife to a 2008 presidential candidate as she battled breast cancer, which sadly, took her life several years later. She said she wanted her children and grandchildren to think of and remember her as one who "...stood in the storm and when the wind did not blow her way, she adjusted her sails"...powerful and profound! I stamped on wood veneer paper and cut out my sailboat...the sails cut from patterned paper. There is also a set of coordinating dies for this set as well as some very cool wave dies in this release that would compliment this set wonderfully...I've linked them below my list of supplies for you to check out!
I love that clear stamps can be "bent", so I bent this quote stamp to mimic waves and sponged some Simon Says Stamp Maliblue ink over it for the water...
Another very cool and wonderful sentiment in the set for this card. Here's a close up...
I used some distress ink and water brush for a watercolor effect on my third card to go with yet another amazing sentiment!
I used a small Simon heart die to make a pink heart to layer and adhere over the "v" in "love"...just thought it looked cool:)!! The imperfections in the sentiment make is cool and interesting! Here's a close up...
Now...for the giveaway!! Each stop on the hop will receive a Simon says Stamp Prize pack, randomly selected by Simon on JULY 21st, so make sure you leave a comment for a chance to win...leave a comment on each blog and you will have NINE chances to win!!
Thanks so much for visiting my blog on the hop!! The next stop on the hop is the amazingly talented Kristina Werner!!
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!!
Things I used on my cards:
Here's the Splash of Color Release!!...
I love the simplicity of your cards! For me being CAS is difficult sometimes. But you do it so well. Your sentiments are wonderful! I really like the Sail Away set.
ReplyDeleteGorgeous cards! I love how you let the awesome sentiments shine! :)
ReplyDeleteThe Elizabeth Edwards quote is beautiful and I love how you've shaped it to mimic waves in the sea.
ReplyDeleteThese uplifting sentiments are the best and your card designs are so pretty!
ReplyDeletethose sayings are wonderful.
ReplyDeletestamping sue
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So sweet and perfect! LOVE the watercolor touches!!!
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Really lovely cards. They are simple yet give off such a great feel. Happy summer!
ReplyDeleteI love these! I'm really crushing on what you've done with the anchor! That's so ingenious!
ReplyDeleteI love that little sailboat! so cute
ReplyDeleteBeautiful cards and I love the sentiments in the Sail Away set.
ReplyDeleteI love the cards - simple but powerful!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous cards. Just love those simple heartfelt sentiments.
ReplyDeleteThat's my fav quote, too, and I love how you bent it!!
ReplyDeleteGreat cards! ;-)
ReplyDeleteYour cards are really fantastic, the sentiments are just superb!!
ReplyDeleteWhat lovely simple cards! The quote from Elizabeth Edwards is one of my favs as well. It is a clever idea to use the wood veneer paper for the sailboat. The second card is wonderful -- very simple but does a good job of reinforcing hope!
ReplyDeleteGreat cards. I know anyone would love to get one. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteWhat lovely simple cards! The quote from Elizabeth Edwards is one of my favs as well. It is a clever idea to use the wood veneer paper for the sailboat. The second card is wonderful -- very simple but does a good job of reinforcing hope!
ReplyDeleteThe clean, simple look of your cards make them stand out. Awesome cards.
ReplyDeleteThese are beautiful. I love that little sailboat and the sentiment on the first card.
ReplyDeletenice cards, I love the colors on this release. Thanks
ReplyDeleteSOOOOOO awesome! Love all the fun sentiments too, they are fabulous!
ReplyDeleteLove your cards Lisa, Always just perfect!!
ReplyDeletestriking cards! simple and elegant!
ReplyDeleteWonderful CAS designs!!!
ReplyDeleteWonderful cards & love how you finished the anchor!
ReplyDeleteFabulous CAS cards!!!
ReplyDeleteClean & Simple but so stylish. The sail colors are wonderful. The sentiment is wonderful.
ReplyDeleteMelissa
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I totally love this sail boat set!
ReplyDeleteGreat cards! Love the use of these new fantastic ink colors!
ReplyDeletethe sentiments are very meaningful. Not the usual "happy" "goofy" sentiment.
ReplyDeleteLove how you bent the stamp to create a wave effect. I forget about doing that.
the cards are wonderful.
thanks so much for sharing.
Lovely cards! Great design and use of colors. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteLove your CAS cards.
ReplyDeleteThe silver embossed anchor is fantastic!! I love the CAS cards - I find them more powerful than fussy over embellished ones...
ReplyDeleteGorgeous cards! Love how you made the sentiment on the first card "wavy"
ReplyDeleteSimple, thoughtful cards! Well done!
ReplyDeleteThe first card's sentiment is just SO amazing. I love how you created each project!
ReplyDeleteThese are great. So simple and so wonderful
ReplyDeleteLove the watercolored heart
ReplyDeleteLove the paper pieced sail boat.
ReplyDeleteLove the colors and the sentiments! Great cards!
ReplyDeleteWhat fun cards!
ReplyDeleteAwesome cards!! I love that they used the quote for the sentiment... Not a usual thing I would expect from a stamp set, but I love it! :)
ReplyDeleteThank you for sharing your cards with us.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful creations!
ReplyDeleteLove love love the anchor and heart...probably have to case that one😃
ReplyDeleteAdorable cards! Love the anchor and the sentiments!
ReplyDeleteGreat cards... simple but carry a lot of inspiration words.
ReplyDeleteYour designs are beautiful and moving, perfectly accenting the sentiments.
ReplyDeleteAll three cards are beautifully CAS. Love them!
ReplyDeleteThese cards are so simple but so gorgeous. I love the one with the boat.
ReplyDeletefabulous! Love how you used all the sentiments!!
ReplyDeleteWonderful cards!! Love them and this new release:)
ReplyDeleteLove your designs.
ReplyDeleteFantastic cards. So simple and lovely.
ReplyDeleteI love your clean and simple approach!! The new release is so full of fun stuff!
ReplyDeleteCute cards. I like the watercoloring.
ReplyDeleteSuper cute cards and I too love that sentiment! :o)
ReplyDeleteLove the beautiful simplicity of your cards today, Lisa! thanks so much for sharing your inspiration !
ReplyDeleteThis is so different and gorgeous!!! Love it!!!
ReplyDeleteThis is so different and gorgeous!!! Love it!!!
ReplyDeleteReally cute cards. The clean style is really striking. Great summery collection.
ReplyDeleteNice cards. I love the watercolor and simplicity!
ReplyDeleteThese blow me away (no pun intended). I am absolutely stunned. At first I saw one and fell in love, then the second was JUST as pretty and then the third showed up and I loved that (if possible) even MORE! I want that in huuuge size on the bedroom wall. *smiles*
ReplyDeleteTFS!
Great wavy curve of the sentiment! All three of your cards are fabulous!
ReplyDeleteGreat cards. I love the boat - so cute!
ReplyDeleteI love the heart with the anchor and the yellow and blue ocean one!! those are cool!!
ReplyDeletelove the cards and that first sentiment is just so perfect
ReplyDeleteYour cards are amazing.....simple and so elegant. I love watercolor and think it adds so much to each card!
ReplyDeleteLove your inking!
ReplyDeleteFantastic cards, very different, simple and beautiful.
ReplyDeleteWow!! Your cards are stunning. I really like the simplicity and at first I thought that anchor was a charm until I read your description. Fabulous design!!
ReplyDeleteGreat cards!
ReplyDeleteCurving the sentiment makes a great touch!
ReplyDeleteI love the sail boat card.
ReplyDeleteGreat cards! I really love the anchor and the sentiment that you put with it.
ReplyDeleteLove your clean and simple cards, they are wonderful.
ReplyDeleteLove your sail. Reminds me of Joseph's multi colored coat😄
ReplyDeleteI like the striped sail and the simplicity of these cards! Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeletethe striped sails and the CAS designs really appeal to me!
ReplyDeleteLove the card so cute
ReplyDeleteThat stripped sail is awesome.... Love this card
ReplyDeleteBeautiful cards! They really showcase this great release so well!
ReplyDeleteThe quote is beautiful and I love your cards. So simple yet beautiful. Loved the colors you used
ReplyDeleteGreat cards. I love the wavy look you gave to the sentiment -- perfect!
ReplyDeleteLove your cards what fun colors in your sail boat.
ReplyDeleteI love your idea with the anchor on the heart, great use of materials I already have from the July kit 😁👏
ReplyDeleteYour cards are lovely. The sentiments on each one are super! You did an amazing job on them. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteThe cards are very pretty in their simplicity.
ReplyDeleteLove the striped sail :)
ReplyDeleteI'm loving the clever little archer charm that you made using the anchor die...so many possibilities!
ReplyDeleteThank you for sharing your cards and giving us an idea on product usage. I really like the quotes. We need good quotes in stamping. I sure have some but clearly not enough. The summer release looks to be a lot of fun. I'm loving the new ink colors...WOW! DELICIOUS !!!
ReplyDeleteI love the simplicity of your cards and the sentiments in this set are awesome.
ReplyDeleteLovely, simple and clean cards!
ReplyDeleteGreat cards! Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteI love that anchor. And using the heart on the ocean card... it occurred to me that lots of hearts bubbling up from the ocean floor would be cute!
ReplyDeletei love the simplicity - i could use more simple ;)
ReplyDeleteWhat awesome and colorful cards!
ReplyDeleteThere are some great sentiments in this set. And new ink, I love new ink.
ReplyDeleteI love the sailboat with the sweet quote underneath.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful cards. Thank you for the info about the Elizabeth Edwards' quote - she was truly an inspiring lady. Thanks for sharing your amazing talent with us.
ReplyDeleteLove your cards, so simple yet very striking.
ReplyDeleteThese cards are perfect!! I love the sentiments!
ReplyDeleteI love your beautiful and inspiring cards, and the watercolors are lovely. Thanks very much for a chance to win. Michelle t
ReplyDeleteLove your simple designs...refreshing!
ReplyDeleteI love how simple these are! I have a hard time just doing a simple card! These are such great inspiration to me!
ReplyDeleteThey really are great sentiments, and you've done a wonderful job of highlighting them. I love the way your cards let the sentiments shine.
ReplyDeleteLove your cards! Great new colors!
ReplyDeleteSo simple and beautiful! The shiny anchor is my fav!
ReplyDeleteYour cards are so beautiful.
ReplyDeleteGreat way to show the new ink colours. Thank you for that!
ReplyDeleteYour cards are perfect, I love CAS!
Have a wonderful day,
Judith
I really like your cards. They are clean and simple and the sentiments are perfect for them Love all of them. I like how you embossed the anchor. Great designs..Nice job. TFS
ReplyDeleteI love the simplicity and beauty of your cards. The sail away set is my favorite!
ReplyDeleteI really love how you made the sentiments the focal point. Beautiful cards!
ReplyDeleteLove your CAS cards!!!
ReplyDeleteI had a sail boat when I was young and looking back, it was my most single most favorite activity (except once when the winds were so strong I couldn’t get back to shore). I sure wish I still had it and could go sailing again. This release and your cards made me think of it. Nice ink colors, nice stamps.
ReplyDeleteJust a cute card and what a great SSS release.
ReplyDeleteWow great card. I learned something on the quote, great inspiration!!
ReplyDeletei love love love the simple two tones water card, it's fab, the others are awesome too btw ;-) thank you for sharing
ReplyDeleteLoving the sailboat die and stamp. Great cards.
ReplyDeleteJust love how you highlighted the sentiment on your first card.
ReplyDeleteCute cards!! I especially liked the anchor sentiment!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful cards with beautiful messages. The Elizabeth Edwards quote is one of my favorites for a friend going through difficult times.
ReplyDeleteGreat cards! Love the sentiment!
ReplyDeleteThree different cards! I love your use of the products! Very creative!
ReplyDeleteLove the CAS design of your layouts! Such classy and beautiful cards:)
ReplyDeleteSimple, sweet...simply sweet! I love the little boat and sentiment!
ReplyDeleteLoving these cards and the anchor sentiment is grand! TFS
ReplyDeleteLove your watercoloring and also the lovely quote. I did not know it originated with Elizabeth Edwards! You have so many cute tricks, like using the tiny heart for the "v" in love. So cute!
ReplyDeleteIt's amazing how different everyone's cards are. These are simply lovely, Lisa.
ReplyDeleteSimply beautiful wonderful cards
ReplyDeleteFantastic cards! I am especially loving the simplicity of the anchor card.
ReplyDeleteHow beautiful and so very very creative. I love how you used the distress inks.
ReplyDeleteCute cards! Love the first one!
ReplyDeleteLove your sweet and simple style!
ReplyDeleteCue cards! I like the look of the pattern paper as the sailboat sail!
ReplyDeleteWonderful cards, my favourite being the sailboat. Especially as I just got the sailboat die from the last monthly sss kit :). The new inks are so Pretty.
ReplyDeleteGreat ideas on both cards. Love the sentiments on your cards.
ReplyDeleteThis is such a sweet card! So many wonderful new products.
ReplyDeleteLove your cards. Very simple and affective.
ReplyDeleteLove the sailboat and sentiment!
ReplyDeleteJeanne in Denver.
Love your cards. Each are so unique. Love the sentiment on the sailboat card. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteLove the wooden boat...and the glorious watercolor, as well. The wave you put in the sentiment is perfect.
ReplyDeleteLove the wooden boat...and the glorious watercolor, as well. The wave you put in the sentiment is perfect.
ReplyDeleteLove all the cards! My favorite was the heart one. What a neat idea.
ReplyDeleteReally cool ideas. The phrases are so lovely.
ReplyDeleteI love these cards deeper than the ocean! and that quote on the first card is so inspirational...I would love to get that card! <3
ReplyDeleteLove the cards and the simplicity of them.
ReplyDeleteGorgeous cards! Love the sentiment "wave" what a fun idea!
ReplyDeleteLove all your CAS cards, and the sentiments (some of my faves) are perfect with your images!
ReplyDeleteSuch great ideas for this nautical set...love the quote on the first one too.
ReplyDeleteGreat cards. Love the sentiment on the first one.
ReplyDeleteThe sentiments in the set are great! The watercoloring is so pretty :)
ReplyDeleteLove your cards and that quote!!
ReplyDeleteLove how you used the new products...awesome colors and designs. The watercolors are so subtle yet bright.
ReplyDeleteLove the sails on your first card!
ReplyDeleteAdorable cards! Love the new release; the new ink colors are just so pretty.
ReplyDeleteI love the ocean one with the tiny pink heart. I've pinned it!
ReplyDeleteNot Celt done...especially like the sail boat!!!!
ReplyDeletePaper Hugs,
Jan
These are great cards! Lovely colors and great sentiments.
ReplyDeleteI love the gorgeous simplicity of your cards, fabulous!
ReplyDeleteGreat cards
ReplyDeleteThese cards are so whimsical and beautiful!
ReplyDeleteI love that quote, too!
ReplyDeleteI like the way you did the anchor.
ReplyDeleteSO FUN!! LOVING the New Release and your SWEET Cards!! THANKS for sharing and have a FABULOUS WEEKEND!! =)
ReplyDeleteFantastic cards!! Really Sweet!
ReplyDeleteWonderful new colors. The striped sail on the brown boat is eye-catching. Where did you get the anchor?
ReplyDeleteFabulous cards! Love how you showcased the new colors! TFS Lisa,
ReplyDeletehave a wonderful day!
Such sweet cards! I love the how you made the sentiment like a wave in the first one and all the great watercoloring!
ReplyDeleteLove your cards, especially the way you made the anchor!
ReplyDeleteWonderful cards! I especially love the use of a sentiment as the waves.
ReplyDeleteYour cards are really pretty! Love the stripes of the sails. Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteSuch a great card!
ReplyDeleteI love the backgrounds!
ReplyDeleteLove the background effect. Simple yet beautiful. You have inspired me to try this!
ReplyDeletenice an simple!!
ReplyDeleteYour cards are so simple and very elegant.
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing with us.
Thanks for sharing :) everyone is so creative on what they do with the new release.
ReplyDeleteI love those sentiments! Just beautiful.
ReplyDeleteI love how you've used watercolor with these wonderful watery images and sentiments! Perfectly fabulous!
ReplyDeleteEnjoy seeing all the different cards!
ReplyDeletePretty cards, and love the sentiments.
ReplyDeleteLovely sentiments and cards, thank you for sharing.
ReplyDeleteYour cards are always so lovely. Like the achnor on the heart and the quote. So lovely.
ReplyDeleteYour cards are so simple, yet so beautiful. I learn by imitating and I think I'll try something similar.
ReplyDeleteThese sentiments are fabulous....must haves for any ones stamp stash...
ReplyDeletewow all your cards are so beautiful and amazing, really really CAS!
ReplyDeleteSuch BEAUTIFUL cards! Absolutely LOVE them!
ReplyDeleteAwesome cards! Love the sentiments!
ReplyDeleteThe anchor charm is adorable!
ReplyDeleteI think CAS is the THE hardest card style to pull off successfully and you do it beautifully! The new color inks are yummy and I also love that sentiment.
ReplyDeleteI like how you did the anchor. It's good to know that ince I get into heat embossing I might be able to do that too!
ReplyDeleteI love the how you made the sentiment a wave and the heart card with the anchor is just fabulous.
ReplyDeleteGreat watercolor cards!
ReplyDeletePretty cards.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful card! I love the sentiment that comes with the Sail Away set!!!!
ReplyDeleteLovely cards as usual Lisa! Thanks for sharing them....
ReplyDeleteLove your cards...simple yet poignant and classy. Just ordered this stamp set!
ReplyDeleteSuch simple and beautiful cards! Love your use of color!
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