I am thrilled to be a part of today's second day of hops over at the Simon Says Stamp Blog, celebrating Simon Says Stamp's two newest releases, Smitten and Sweetheart! These releases are full of some "love"ly stamps/dies/stencils/inks and other stamping goodies! I have used a new stamp/die/stencil set from the Sweetheart release, to make three cards...all done just a little bit differently from each other!
I used the new Friendship Leafy Cluster stamp/die/stencil set, the stamp and die for this first card. I stamped the image on watercolor paper, used watercolor paints for the leaves, layered the image, and added some of the new Rainbow Splash drops. I stamped two of the sentiments from the set and...done! Here's a close up...
The second one, I added the use of the stencil...
Okay...let me tell you...the stencil with this stamp is AMAZING, and AMAZING FUN!!! I had such a blast using the stencil with this stamped image!!! For the first one, I used Cabbage and Artichoke inks. Can I say it again....so much fun??!! I added a sentiment die, layered, and a Simon background stamp. Here's a close up...
The third one, I used the stencil...backwards...
I stamped the image on Simon vellum with Versamark, and silver embossed. I turned the stamped image to the backside, and, turning the stencil over, I stenciled the vellum leaves. I used Sage, and Rainbow Splash's Emerald inks. I used an older sentiment die, cut in silver matte and layered. I stamped the same leaves on gray cardstock, and adhered the sentiment to a piece of vellum. Here's a close up...Okay...I had SO much fun making my cards!! My fun was above, your fun is below!!
Simon is generously giving a $25 coupon to every stop on the hop from our comment sections, so the more hop blogs you comment on, the more chances you will have to win! Winners will be chosen and posted on the Simon Blog on Wednesday, January 17th, so make sure you check the Simon Blog on the 17th, to see if you are a winner!! If you are a winner, you can email Simon to claim your prize!
The list of participants in today's hop are listed below...
Lisa Addesa<-------You are hereπ
Two things before I end my post...There was another hop, yesterday, so I hope you will check it out at the Simon Blog HERE! There is a whole bunch more inspiration and more chances for you to comment and possibly win one of the $25 coupons!
The second thing, please don't forget about the offer in the banner at the top of my post! The offer is for a free Simon exclusive Hearts and Stars Stencil! There are directions on how to do that in the banner above...follow the three easy steps and the pretty stencil is yours for FREE, until the end of tomorrow, January 14th, or until supplies last!!
Thank you so much for stopping by, and please keep on hopping!
Hugs! Lisa
I adore that Leafy Cluster! Just by switching up your products it can look so different is so many beautiful ways! Gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteThis foliage is stunning! I LOVE the rainbow one!
ReplyDeleteLoving the rainbow color leaves. Had not thought to add rainbow colors to leaves! Thank you!
ReplyDeleteLove love love the leafy friendship stamp cards! You gave each one a different twist! Cannot wait to try this!
ReplyDeleteThese are fabulous! So perfect for the men in my life. Thanks for inspiring!
ReplyDeleteYou've showcased this stamp set so well! Love the different looks you achieved with the stencil and just coloring by hand. They are all so pretty!!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous leaves!
ReplyDeleteWonderful use of the stencil.
ReplyDeleteMelissa
"SunshineHoneyBee"
Great cards. This leaf stamp is a must have for me!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful cards! Those leaves are amazing
ReplyDeleteClean and simple, and so lovely cards!
ReplyDeleteGreat cards. Thanks for the inspiration to watercolor.
ReplyDeleteGreat cards!
ReplyDeleteI love how you show different uses for the same die. Wonderful cards! I think my fav is the first one.
ReplyDeleteI am so happy that SSS has stencils to help us with our coloring, which is not my strong suit. Love those leaves!
ReplyDeleteThank you for sharing three different ideas using the Leafy Friendship stamp and stencils. All three cards are stunning-that first one hooked me because of the rainbow colors-something unexpected from a foliage stamp. I especially like that you used vellum on the third card.
ReplyDeleteI LOVE how you used rainbow colors for a leaf design! So smart! Beautiful cards ♥
ReplyDeletePretty cards! I especially like the rainbow colors. Thank you.
ReplyDeletePretty Card and thank you for letting us know about tthe other hop.
ReplyDeleteLovely trio of cards. Love the rainbow one!
ReplyDeleteFabulous cards! I love the rainbow colors.
ReplyDeleteI have to echo some of the other comments - I never would've considered using rainbow colors on the leaves. Love the cards!
ReplyDeleteLisa this set is so gorgeous in all of these colors. Friendship is such a great thing to acknowledge and appreciate whenever we can. TFS great job
ReplyDeleteGreat cards. Three ways to use the same stamp set, wonderful inspiration. Thanks.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful cards with the leaves. My favorite is the last one.
ReplyDeleteSo pretty! I love the water colouring on the first card!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful this is my favorite set of the release hands down.
ReplyDeleteAll three of these are beautiful! My favorite is the one on vellum!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful cards... love the leaf cluster.
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful trio of cards, each one different but each one equally beautiful. As I looked at the first two I thought how thrilled any recipient would be to receive one of them knowing someone was thinking about them enough to send them such a beautiful card. The third card is the perfect way to say I Love You to someone extra special. Thanks so much for sharing.
ReplyDeleteAll beautiful cards! You’ve made lovely greetings in all of them. TYFS.
ReplyDeleteI love the different color combinations and designs that you created with these leaves!
ReplyDeleteWonderful cards!!!
ReplyDeleteSo many different looks!
ReplyDeletePretty cards! :)
ReplyDeleteAmazing how the smallest things can make cards look so different. Very beautiful. Thank you π
ReplyDeleteClean and beautiful cards! Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteSo Clean And Simple. I really have a hard time with free space on my cards, but respect those who can leave it.
ReplyDeletePaulette Still craftqueen 417 at yahoo dot com.
DeleteBeautiful examples with the leafy clusters!
ReplyDeleteLove the leaves!
ReplyDeleteVery sweet. Leaves are one of my favorites.
ReplyDeleteYour cards are fabulous and I love all the different color choices. This foilage stamp is one that can be used in so many ways and I love it.
ReplyDeleteI love the windows of this leaf stamp and the rainbow card is so pretty! I never would have thought of that! So cool!
ReplyDeleteI love your card with the colors.
ReplyDeleteGreat cards. I really like the rainbow leaves.
ReplyDeleteYour creations using the leafy cluster are terrific.
ReplyDeleteSweet set of cards!
ReplyDeleteReally pretty cards!
ReplyDeleteMarisela Delgado said: These are so beautiful! πππ mariandmonsterd@yahoo.com
ReplyDeleteLove this leafy design and the beautiful cards you created!
ReplyDeleteLove the elegant simplicity of the card design!
ReplyDeleteyour cards are lovely! This is such a pretty leaf die. Dorothy Ayotte
ReplyDeleteThank you for your inspiration, Lisa. I love the soft rainbow leaf, very pretty π
ReplyDeleteWhat a gorgeous set of cards. That is a FAB stamp!
ReplyDeleteClean, simple and so pretty.
ReplyDeleteTotally amazing leaf design especially when you colored a rainbow of colors on one of them.
ReplyDeleteAll three cards are beautiful. I love how you got three completely different looks from the same set!
ReplyDeleteI love all the varieties of this card, they are so delightful!
ReplyDeleteLove all the cards. Thanks for showing multiple ways to use the products.
ReplyDeleteOh my goodness! The colors are so pretty on those leaves! Another item that I didn't think I needed!
ReplyDeleteThanks for showcasing this leafy design, such a great all purpose set. Your cards are gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteLove the watercolor card. I need to get my watercolors out and use them more.
ReplyDeleteLove the watercolor card.
ReplyDeleteWow, that leafy stamp set is really catching my eye. I am loving it more and more. Your designs with it are amazing!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful work on the watercolor card! I'm really loving these leaves!!!
ReplyDeleteI love all your versions of the Friendship Leaf cluster. So pretty!
ReplyDeleteLove the simple rainbow leaf card!
ReplyDeleteLove your creativity, so many wonderful card samples.
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing your talent.
I love this set! You have created gorgeous cards!!
ReplyDeleteIt was interesting to me to see all your variations on the leaf theme; they all turned out lovely!
ReplyDeleteNice look at different styles to change the look.
ReplyDeleteI Really NEED this set!!!!! Absolutely Stunning cards!!!
ReplyDeleteThanks for showing how versatile this can be!
ReplyDeleteYou have a classic, elegant approach to design. Your cards pose a well-done focal image without disraction…just lovely.
ReplyDeleteI just love your clean and graphic cards! They are so pretty!
ReplyDeleteI love this set and the cards you created with it - beautiful!
ReplyDeleteSo beautiful all the ways you've used the leafy cluster!
ReplyDeletelove the layout and designs on your cards
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