I'm so thrilled and honored to have been invited to be a part of today's blog hop, celebrating Simon Says Stamp's newest release, Sending Sunshine!! Sunshine always makes me happy, and this release is full of happy!! I don't know about you, but I need encouragement...and the stamps and dies in this newest Simon release speak to me of encouragement!
I have used one of the sweet new stencils, Solar Burst, and some distress oxide inks to make not only some cards of encouragement, but thanks and a birthday card!!
Now...I have to state up front...I am a bit of a novice when it comes to stencils and ink(I still love embossing paste), but I have to tell you, Simon stencils make it so easy for us novices... and so much fun...may not be perfect, but SO...MUCH...FUN!!
Then, I decided to use a rainbow...you know me and rainbows...and made a thank you card, using an older Simon Thanks die...
...and switched the rainbow and made a birthday card, with one of my favorite Simon Birthday dies...
I LOVE how this stencil can give you so many different looks by simply repositioning it...and the sentiment...ahhhh... Simply done, but SUCH FUN!!
Ok...that's MY fun, but now, some fun for YOU!!
Simon Says Stamp will be generously giving a $25 coupon to one commenter from each and every blog on the hop, simply leave a comment for a chance to win!! The winners will be chosen and be posted on the Simon Says Stamp Blog this coming Wednesday, so make sure you check the blog to see if you're a winner!
The next stop on the hop is Suzy Plantamura!
All the participants of today's blog can be found below, if you get lost, you can head to the Simon Says Stamp Blog...hope you will check out all the amazing artists' inspiration today!!
All the participants of today's blog can be found below, if you get lost, you can head to the Simon Says Stamp Blog...hope you will check out all the amazing artists' inspiration today!!
Lisa Addesa<-----YOU ARE HERE☺
Thanks for visiting me today!!
Hugs!! Lisa
beautiful colors with this stencil! great work!
ReplyDeleteSuch fun cards, I love all the different ways you used this gorgeous stencil.
ReplyDeleteYour cards are beautiful!
ReplyDeleteI love all of the new ideas!
ReplyDeleteGreat cards using a great stencil.
ReplyDeleteYour colours are gorgeous! This stencil is so pretty. I just love the detail of it.
ReplyDeleteThe rainbow effect is awesome. All your cards are great. New releases just kill my budget!
ReplyDeleteWow! Awesome cards!!! Love so much the beautiful colors!!!
ReplyDeleteThese are all beautiful. It's a beautiful stencil.
ReplyDeleteI love the first card and how you made it look like
the sun. Genius!
Love your cards. They look like so much fun to make.
ReplyDeleteThose are gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteLove your bright and happy cards! Love this stencil and can’t wait to try it on some projects. Thanks for these great ideas!
ReplyDeleteThanks for all your ideas on ways to use the new stencil. So pretty and creative.
ReplyDeleteLisa, I love them all- #1 & #3 My Favs! This looks pretty easy-- I will be ordering the stencil and ink!~ :-)
ReplyDeleteThese are all so stunning! Great work!
ReplyDeleteI love all the different backgrounds you made
ReplyDeleteLove the way you used the stencil... gorgeous cards!
ReplyDeleteAwesome cards! Thanks for sharing multiple cards.
ReplyDeleteYour cards are so pretty! Love each one of them.
ReplyDeleteLove all these pretty and colorful stenciled cards, LOVE all the variations!
ReplyDeleteLove the colourful backgrounds. Just stunning!
ReplyDeleteGreat use of the stencil. The colors are fabulous.
ReplyDeleteI'm loving that stencil. Great cards
ReplyDeleteLisa, these stenciled cards are so beautiful and summery! I love the gorgeous color palettes too!
ReplyDeleteLove the looks you got from this stencil. I have a bunch of stencils & rarely use them...I need to get them out & play. Love the Sunshine cards, so bright & cheerful!
ReplyDeleteAll the different colors are so pretty.
ReplyDeleteSuper pretty! Love your color blending!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful cards and I love the bright fun colors you used especially the rainbow colors. Great job!
ReplyDeleteSo beautiful!
ReplyDeleteLove this technique. So many different looks from just a stencil ad a few inks.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful use of that gorgeous stencil. I love the styles and the coloring.
ReplyDeleteLove these cards. That new stencil is awesome and so is your choice of colors on these cards!
ReplyDeleteGreat cards, so many fantastic things in this release.
ReplyDeleteGorgeous cards! Love them all.
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing.
I love stencils. I buy stencils. Then they sit in a drawer and seldom get used. So, thank you for your inspiration today!!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful cards, my favorite is the third card with the yellow in the center and blue on the outer edge.
ReplyDeleteLove your work with the stencil! Each card looks so different!
ReplyDeleteI think it's the first time I love a stencil so much !! Very beautiful cards indeed !! :)
ReplyDeleteYour cards are so bright and cheerful!!
ReplyDeleteGreat way to use those stencils
ReplyDeleteThat stencil is so pretty. Nice work!
ReplyDeleteOh my goodness Lisa, I LOVE THIS stencil and your cards are so bright and colourful....right up my alley. ♥ them all!
ReplyDeleteSuch lovely colors, blending and cards!!! Fabulous!!
ReplyDeleteSo pretty! Love the tie dye look of the last two cards!
ReplyDeleteI totally agree that this release is a ton of sunshiny fun! Love your stenciled cards - very colorful! :)
ReplyDeleteBright, sunshiny cards! Who wouldn't love getting one of these in the mail? Thank you for sharing your talent with us.
ReplyDeleteYour cards are so very fun! Love the rainbow colors and the first couple of cards are so warm and shout "Summer!"
ReplyDeleteYour cards are really beautiful!
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing...
Amazing cards!!
ReplyDeleteabsolutely gorgeous cards using the stencil!!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful. I love your color choices.
ReplyDeleteLove all your cards and this gorgeous stencil.
ReplyDeleteWow - this stencil can make so many beautiful cards!
ReplyDeleteLove all the cards and the amazing colors!!
ReplyDeleteLove the bright bold colors!! Just beautiful!!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful cards Lisa!! Wow that stencil is absolutely stunning!! This entire release is nice! Thanks for the inspiration 😍
ReplyDeleteI loved all 4 cards but the 3rd one is my favorite! Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteWe all need more sunshine and your cards provided a big hit of it. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeletelove the rainbow colors on your lovely cards!!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful bright, sunshiney cards.
ReplyDeleteYour cards are beautiful! I do love this stencil!
ReplyDeleteGreat colors and cards. I love SSS stencils, they're beautiful. I need to get my hands on more oxide inks. I need that yellow! Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful cards Lisa!
ReplyDeleteWOW! I love these!!!
ReplyDeleteThese are great! Glad you had fun with the stencil and inking.
ReplyDeleteStencils are so fun to use, I love the different looks you achieved!
ReplyDeleteGreat techniques with the stencil!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful cards and Great Techniques - Thanks!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful use of the stencil!
ReplyDeleteThis is a fun stencil and I loved your cards and the beautiful colors!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful cards and color combos!
ReplyDeleteLove how colorful these cards are!
ReplyDeleteWith that beautiful stencil, it's so easy to create stunning, colorful cards! Great job!
ReplyDeleteWonderful stencil look & colors.
ReplyDeleteMelissa
"Sunshine HoneyBee"
LOve the stencil— nice work
ReplyDeleteBeautiful colorful cards! I have yet to join the stencil bandwagon. Might be time to start.......
ReplyDeleteWow love the colours you chose, they really make this gorgeous stencil pop!!
ReplyDeleteVery pretty cardS! Love the technique.
ReplyDeleteFull of awesomeness! They are so very colorful and I love them!����
ReplyDeleteNo novice here. Beautiful cards.
ReplyDeleteThese look like great t-shirt designs! :) Perfect for summer!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful cards and colors! Perfect summer cards
ReplyDeleteI love the colors used...reminds me of tie dye!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful new stencil! I love all your bright variations.
ReplyDeleteYour bright and colorful cards just make me happy!
ReplyDeleteFantastic cards! Love your perfectly CAS designs and fun color choices.
ReplyDeleteI just love the cards you've created!! They are so bright and beautiful, full of light and happiness!! The SSS products look sensational in every design!
ReplyDeletePretty cards. Love the pops of colour on your backgrounds.
ReplyDeleteWhat great cards! I especially love the rainbows. Your ink blending is really wonderful!
ReplyDeleteI love your beautiful cards!
ReplyDeleteGreat ideas for the new stencil!
ReplyDeletebright , sunny color love the color combo
ReplyDeleteI am amazed at the kind of smooth results you are able to get using a blender. It looks like you used an airbrush! Every time I try using blender/daubers, it looks all uneven. Maybe someday I'll learn how to do it correctly, but I won't be holding my breath. ;)
ReplyDeleteYour cards turned out lovely! I don't have a lot of experience with stencils, but the Solar Burst is beautiful! Your sunshine cards are my favorites.
ReplyDeleteLove your cards! They are so bright and cheerful! I have not used a lot of stencils but this makes me want to!
ReplyDeleteIt is a beautiful stencil. I like all of your cards. This has been a great release from SSS. Thank you for sharing your cards.
ReplyDeleteWow all of your cards are awesome love the bright colors such a great release there are many must haves this time. Thanks for sharing and the chance to win.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful cards. Great use of this stencil.
ReplyDeleteWow that stencil is fabulous and you have showcased it to perfection.
ReplyDeleteLove them, this stencil is so pretty
ReplyDeleteYummy colors on your cards! Loving this stencil. Thanks for sharing your work.
ReplyDeleteLove the bold colors and simple design - very nice.
ReplyDeleteLove the colors on these stencils. The cards all are so lovely.
ReplyDeleteGorgeous colors! Love how they give the stencil different looks, it's such a beautiful design! Thanks for sharing! xx
ReplyDeleteBeautiful blending. Nice color choices and design.
ReplyDeleteThese are all fabulous. Love the colors. Great job as a novice with stencils and ink.
ReplyDeleteAll so pretty. The yellow is my fave!!!
ReplyDeleteLove the Sunshine....
ReplyDeleteYour cards are amazing ! I agree with you, this stencil is fantastic (I've already ordered it !!!) and you did great cards with plenty colors.
ReplyDeleteI love, love, love your cards!!! What a great gift set you can make by just changing the position, colors, and sentiments! You did a great job with the ink blending :-)
ReplyDeleteThis stencil is a mustie for me! Gotta have it! I am loving it. I love all of ur creations. Great job! Wow
ReplyDeleteThanks for the wonderful examples of this pretty stencil.
ReplyDeleteGreat cards, love this stencil.
ReplyDeleteLove your Solar Burst cards!! I usually like anything rainbow colored the best, but your yellow sunshine cards are my favorite here... just so bright and cheerful! TFS such a variety of ideas and inspiration.
ReplyDeleteFantastic choice of colors for
ReplyDeletethe cards. Love the warmth
of the first card. thanks
for sharing.
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Great cards! Love all the colour!
ReplyDeleteThese are beautiful! Love the color combo's you put together!
ReplyDeleteWhat fantastic ideas with the stencils and wonderful colors.
ReplyDeletebeautiful cards!
ReplyDeletethis is my first blog hop, and i'm having so much fun seeing what everyone is doing. i think we would get along - rainbows are my thing!!
ReplyDeleteOkay..I was iffy on that stencil before but yeah I think I need to buy it. lol. I love the different looks especially the first one and then the Uber colorful one. Prettyyyyy
ReplyDeleteNice colorful cards. Awesome release.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful colours fot this stenciled background!
ReplyDeleteThank you for this opportunity.
So beautiful. Loving' those rainbows!
ReplyDeleteLOVE The thanks card, the stencil is gorgeous and the inking is perfect!
ReplyDeletevery versatile. Great stencil work. Love the colors
ReplyDeleteThat stencil...those rainbows! Wow!
ReplyDeleteSuch happy cards!
ReplyDeleteLove the use of the stencil
ReplyDeleteWhat bright, colorful cards. I love this stencil and I like the color combinations you used to create your cards.
ReplyDeleteSUCH A FUN WAY to use a stencil & the Oxide Inks! LOVE ALL of your cards! The sentiments are PERFECT to go with each one also! SUPER JOB!!! ;)
ReplyDeletePretty cards! Love that stencil!
ReplyDeleteLove the bright colors! Great cards!
ReplyDeleteI LOVE LOVE LOVE the sunshine one! Great blending!
ReplyDeleteSQUEAL!! LOVING the NEW RELEASE!! Your Cards are BEAUTIFUL!! THANKS for sharing the AMAZING Inspiration and have a FABULOUS WEEKEND!! =)
ReplyDeleteOK, now I NEED to try my hand at blending again. The "Thank you" card is fantastic. Love the colours and must try it myself.
ReplyDeleteLove your cards!!
ReplyDeleteWow! I love the color blending with this stencil...beautiful!
ReplyDeleteLove your bright and cheery cards, Lisa! It's amazing how different each card looked based on where you placed the stencil and the inks you chose to use....so creative and very inspirational!!
ReplyDeleteI just love this stencil! It's so versatile. your cards are lovely.
ReplyDeleteStencils are so versatile. Great cards!
ReplyDeleteFantastic stencil - it looks fantastic as a rising sun in that first card - gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteLove the stencil and the colors in your cards!
ReplyDeleteThese colors are so amazing and show off so well with that stencil!!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful stenciling!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful set of cards!! Love the stencil work!
ReplyDeleteGreat card, love the colors!
ReplyDeleteSend me some sunshine please...wow I can see the sun in your cards TFS!
ReplyDeleteI love blog hops because they inspire me to create--thank you!
ReplyDeleteGreat cards! Love your ink blending.
ReplyDeleteWhat great color combos! Great cards!
ReplyDeleteThat first card is great! It's like a sunshine had a baby with a mandala and your card was born! 😄
ReplyDeleteGreat colours, very summery and so well done! Love it! :D
Beautiful cards and colors. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteLinda D.
You're cards are all so great! This stencil is so pretty, the cards are simple to make but look like you spent a lot of time.
ReplyDeleteSuch Bright, colorful and Fun cards!!!
ReplyDeleteFantastic cards, Lisa. The first Sunshine card with the landscape format is my favorite, but they are all beautiful. You did great with blending the distress oxide ink. I think you should do more of it! Thanks for the inspiration.
ReplyDeleteI absolutely love that stencil!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful cards done with this stencil and those gorgeous colors! Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteThese cards are lovely. This stencil really looms like a sunshine 🌞
ReplyDeleteVery pretty use of the stencil.
ReplyDeleteI love the "sunrise" effect on the first card. So simple. There are so many looks that you have achieved with this stencil.
ReplyDeleteI just love these bright and happy cards
ReplyDeleteLove the colors.
ReplyDeleteFantastic cards. I can see making a set with this stencil as gifts for people because, as you demonstrated, there are just so many ways to make it work! Thanks for sharing with us.
ReplyDeleteOhh I love the first one with the stencil representing a rising sun!! Great layout and color blending. Thank you for sharing.
ReplyDeleteLove that pretty stencil!
ReplyDeleteAwesome cards!! Love that technique!! TFS!!
ReplyDeleteSo cute! Love these cards.
ReplyDeleteSuch pretty ink blending! I especially love the "thanks" rainbow version!
ReplyDeleteLove all the bright happy colors on your cards!!
ReplyDeleteThat’s what I’m calling a psychedelic set !!
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This stencil is so pretty and I love the inking!
ReplyDeleteLovely color blending....beautiful cards!!!
ReplyDeleteGreat colourful backgrounds !!
ReplyDeleteI love your choice of colors for each card. That is a beautiful stencil and you made lovely cards with it.
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