I have been invited, along with some amazing artists, to celebrate Simon Says Stamp's newest release, Cheering for You, with a blog hop over at the Simon Blog! This is such a wonderful new release, and I have used one of the sweet new stamp/die sets, Music, to make a couple cards to share with you today!...
I have always loved music...all kinds of music, so this set really spoke to me! I chose to use the birthday sentiment along with the staff of hearts, so I made the staff of hearts multi colored/rainbow. I set the staff against a black panel that I had embossed with one of the new embossing folders...kind of reminded me of record albums or even swirls of music. I popped up the die cut music, as well as the die cut sentiment on the card, and used glossy accents to coat all the hearts. Here's a closeup...
The second card, I used another stamp and sentiment from the set, as well as another new embossing folder from the release...
I wanted this single note to really stand out, so I used versamark to stamp it, and black embossed it. I die cut it, and layered it. I stamped and colored the hearts of the sentiment, then die cut it. I love these sentiment dies, and how they cut out the sentiments...makes them really stand out with all the cut outs around the sentiment...and the sentiments have such a cute font...LOVE!! I used some patterned paper, then embossed it with the Bubble Rings folder. I framed it with some glossy black cardstock. I popped up the panel on the card and done! Here are a couple close ups...
This one shows the glossy hearted musical note...
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, July 31st, so make sure you check the Simon Blog on the 31st, 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 Here!
Just to let you know...as you read in the title of this post, this is day 2 of blog hops, celebrating this release! There was another blog hop yesterday...and that gives you not only 14 more projects with wonderful inspiration, but also 14 more chances to win a $25 coupon from Simon! Hope you will hop along and join the fun and inspiration! Thank you so much for stopping by and "keep hopping"...hugs!
Lisa
Great music cards. Glad I don't have to choose a favorite, because I love them both.
ReplyDeleteWonderful musicality theme.
ReplyDeleteYour cards are incredible!
ReplyDeleteYour cards are fabulous!
ReplyDeleteI like the black swirls....
ReplyDeleteAwesome cards
ReplyDeleteGorgeous cards. My favorite is the staff on the black background
ReplyDeleteLove love both these cards. That stamp set is on my “ I want” list💜💜💜🇨🇦
ReplyDeleteThese are fun cards.
ReplyDeleteMy handicapped grandson is really into music. Your cards gave me great ideas for future cards. Love these cards.
ReplyDeleteWhat great cards!
ReplyDeleteI especially love the black swirls!
Annette Hindes
DeleteReally effective designs for your cards…lovely!
ReplyDeleteGreat cards for music lovers!
ReplyDeleteAs a former band geek, I love these cards!
ReplyDeleteThis card makes you smile. Sherry Kovacs
ReplyDeleteBeautiful cards. Love this music stamp set!
ReplyDeleteLove the cards, and the textures and dimensions.
ReplyDeleteSuper adorable cards! I love both of them!
ReplyDeleteI have to say I was kind of surprised that you said it was patterned paper on the second card with the bubble ring embossing. I honestly thought it was an alcohol background you made yourself! Great job and WOW on the black background card too! Just embossing a black panel for the background is very impactful. I've never done it, but I will now! Thanks for the inspiration.
ReplyDeleteI love both cards. They're so different from each other.
ReplyDeleteWonderful cards! Both of these embossing folders are on my wish list, they are so versatile!
ReplyDeleteBoth these cards speak to me, since my husband and I run a music store!!! Love them both, thank you!
ReplyDeleteI LOVE your music themed cards! The embossed background is stunning! LOVE THEM!
ReplyDeletesuper cards - perfect for a musical recipient
ReplyDeleteSo perfect for the musicians in my family, I love this!
ReplyDeleteSuch lovely, colorful cards, Lisa. thank you for sharing.
ReplyDeleteI love how the embossed background behind the musical staff makes me think of swells of music! The single note is so pretty on the embossed paper!
ReplyDeleteI especially love that second card. Really beautiful and unique. 🥰
ReplyDeleteBoth of your cards are amazing!! I love both of the embossing folders you used for the backgrounds. The music set is really great. Thanks so much for sharing your tips and inspiration.
ReplyDeleteWow! I love the black backgrounds! I thought your second card was attached to the background ready to be framed, it is a work of art!
ReplyDeleteFun cards, love the music theme!
ReplyDeleteI love those new embossing folders. Great background for simpler add ons! wonderful cards!
ReplyDeleteThese cards are so wonderful! Thanks so much for the inspiration!
ReplyDeletePretty cards. The swirls almost look like sound waves.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful cards! Love the music theme!!
ReplyDeleteFabulous cards!!! Soooo Beautiful!!!
ReplyDeleteOh my gosh! I love the pairing of the whooshy background with the music! And the rainbow! So pretty!
ReplyDeleteI love the music theme and the different style backgrounds. So versatile to use. Beautiful cards!!
ReplyDeleteLovely cards... I love the embossing folders! ❤️
ReplyDeleteThat Bday Card is great...the use of rainbow colors and embossing are wonderful
ReplyDeleteI just love the note card background. Really awesome.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful! Those backgrounds are so pretty!
ReplyDeleteI love your musical theme!
ReplyDeleteOh Wow!! I love these cards! Would never have thought to emboss that background in black on the first one but it totally makes the sentiment and music die cut pop! I have to say I love your second one the most with that awesome background paper and large musical note!
ReplyDeleteStunning cards! Love the music staff with the back swirl background. It really sets it off. then the smooshed background behind the heart musical note is very pretty. Love your cards. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteHi, Lisa - I like both of these a great deal! I prefer the first one but both are brilliantly done!!
ReplyDeleteLori S in PA
Great cards!!
ReplyDeleteMarisela Delgado said: Black cardstock makes me weak in the knees! So gorgeous! mariandmonsterd@yahoo.com
ReplyDeleteSuch cool cards!
ReplyDeleteThese are both so lovely!
ReplyDeleteAwesome cards with the music theme! Love the embossed background designs!
ReplyDeleteFabulous texture! Love the swirls and circles and musical themes!
ReplyDeleteWonderful cards!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful "note" cards! The birthday card is stunning with the black background. Love it!!
ReplyDeleteLove them both, the bubble ring background is amazing!
ReplyDeleteOh wow, so beautiful! Can't decide which one I like more!
ReplyDeleteVery creative cards!
ReplyDeleteLove this new release.
Fabulous cards! I love the textured backgrounds and the cute heart note!
ReplyDeleteFun set of musical themed cards!
ReplyDeleteThese are so fun! Love them both!
ReplyDeleteLove what you did with the musical theme! Very fun :)
ReplyDeleteLovely back ground papers... Loving this hop. So much inspiration & beauty.. thank you
ReplyDeleteHello Lisa, love your cards. The 2nd one with the single note and "just a note" sentiment I think is my favourite.
ReplyDeleteTwo totally different versions with lots of punch. Well done.
ReplyDeleteLOVE the music notes!!
ReplyDeleteLOVE the music notes!
ReplyDeleteI Love both of those - but on the black it stands out!
ReplyDeleteLOVE your cards! I recently started piano lessons at the ripe old age of blobbity-blah years old…so these cards really spoke to me! Thanks so much for sharing! — Bridget N (j.bageln5@gmail.com)
ReplyDeleteThe backgrounds look amazing with the black elements!
ReplyDeleteTwo beautiful cards!
ReplyDeleteI love your cards!! Those music sets are really fun. Beautiful embossed backgrounds.
ReplyDeleteWhat a gorgeous showcase of the embossing folders! Such cool techniques. They really bring the drama and wow factor. Stunning cards both! xoxo
ReplyDeleteStunning cards! They really stand out!
ReplyDeleteFun cards!
ReplyDeleteWonderful design shares!
ReplyDeleteLove how brought in the embossing folders on these cards. I've loved music my whole life as well. I need to heat emboss these as it adds such a nice touch!
ReplyDeleteI love your cards! Simple, yet pack a huge punch! I like how the black embossing folder does remind me of older LP's.
ReplyDeleteThese are so unique! I love them.
ReplyDeleteVery cool!
ReplyDeleteSuper cute!
ReplyDeleteGreat cards. Love the backgrounds.
ReplyDelete2 fantastic cards, I love them
ReplyDeletefantastic music themed cards. love the heart shaped notes.
ReplyDeleteYour cards are so much fun, my musical friends would love them!
ReplyDeleteI love music, too! And these cards are right on target. I especially like the first one.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful musical-themed cards!
ReplyDeleteNice cards. I really like the black swirls.
ReplyDeleteSplendid musical themed cards.
ReplyDeleteWow! Beautiful!!
ReplyDeleteI just love your clever cards. Thank you so much.
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