I'm joining some amazing artists, today, to celebrate Simon Says Stamp's newest release, All the Feels, over at the Simon Blog! This amazing release is chocked full all the feel stamps and dies, and I have chosen to use the absolutely adorable Bear Hugs die to make a couple cards to share with you today... 
When I first started putting the die cut pieces from this set together, there were two things that I felt these bears had to have. The mama/papa bear and baby bear had to be looking at each other(and a sentiment, of course, would have to follow). The other was that the baby bear must be noticeably in front of the mama/papa bear, so the baby bear needed to be popped out a bit. I opted to use two of the new sentiments from the Bouquet for Mom stamp set, on my first card (loved them with these images), making it a Mother's Day card. The background was made with the Simon Layering Hearts stencil and some distress oxide ink. Here's a close up...
The second card, I chose a slightly different layout and theme...
I used a single sentiment on this card, from the new XL Greetings 2 (there are lots of amazing sentiments in this set!). What I loved about this sentiment, is that this card could be from a mom/dad (although, maybe just me, I think it kind of looks like a mama bear) to child/grandchild even, OR it could be from a daughter or son/grandchild TO a mom/dad! With them looking at one another, and a simple "I love You", it could be used either way...I like that, too!! I used an older Simon stencil for the background, sponging on cotton candy colored ink. I used a black marker to color either the tops or the bottoms of the bears eyes to have them looking at one another. Here's a close up of these two...
Simon will be generously giving a $25 coupon to one commenter from every stop on the hop, so leaving a comment on each blog will increase your chances of winning! The winners will be chosen by Simon, and the winner's names will be posted on the Simon Say Stamp Blog on Wednesday, March 31st, so make sure you check the Simon blog on the 31st, to see if you are a winner!
The list of particpants is below, if you should need to know where to go next :
A couple things before I go...first, don't forget the offer from the banner at the top of this post! Use the code LYGT42 to receive a free CZ Design Love Your Guts die set...with a purchase of $25 or more, but only until supplies last or til the end of the day on Sunday, the 28th!
And... don't forget that there will be a second Blog Hop tomorrow with lots more inspiration with the new products from the All the Feels!
Thanks for stopping by, keep on hopping!! Hugs!! Lisa
CUUUTTTEEE! I love how you made the eyes look at each other! So adorable. - Jessica Vasher
ReplyDeleteOh so cute! I noticed the eyes right away. Both cards turned out wonderful!
ReplyDeleteThat’s such a sweet Mother’s Day card! Love the eyes!
ReplyDeleteSo sweet! I love how you used these dies!
ReplyDeleteAdorable!!! Love that sweet brown bear!!
ReplyDeleteWhat sweet cards, that little bear is growing on me!
ReplyDeleteaww these are just adorable - thanks for sharing
ReplyDeleteSuch sweet cards!
ReplyDeleteLove how you did your Bears. Adorable cards.
ReplyDeleteLove the eyes! That was inspired! So cute!
ReplyDeleteLove the eyes! That was inspired! So cute!
ReplyDeleteAaaaaaaadorable. These bears are just precious.
ReplyDeleteOh so sweet!
ReplyDeleteThese are sooooo Adorable!!!
ReplyDeleteThe bears are so sweet, I love the look of this card, perfect die for a baby shower card too.
ReplyDeletebeary cute
ReplyDeletethat baby bear looking up to his mom is just too cute!
ReplyDeleteSuch cute cards! Thanks for sharing them!
ReplyDeleteThese cards could not be any sweeter!! I love that you have the bears looking at each other - just perfect!!
ReplyDeleteSo sweet!!!
ReplyDeleteSoooo cute love how you used the bears.
ReplyDeleteThese are adorable cards! I think this die set may be my favorite thing of the whole release.
ReplyDeleteCould this be any cuter! Love the bears and hearts background...so beautiful!
ReplyDeleteLove that you made the eyes directional... and looking towards one another.
ReplyDeleteI love how you have used this new die, so cute!
ReplyDeleteBoth cards are great, but it's the second one that captures my heart!
ReplyDeleteCute dies!
ReplyDeleteThese are really sweet and the yellow daisy card from yesterday's post was wonderful too.
ReplyDeleteThe bears are adorable. And those cute eyes!
ReplyDeleteThese bears are just too cute! Great job.
ReplyDeleteSo cute!
ReplyDeleteThis is just toooo cute ❤️❤️
ReplyDeleteJust adorable! Love the little one looking up at his momma!
ReplyDeleteCute, I love how they are looking at each other. thank you for sharing these cards.
ReplyDeleteCute cards! Love the bears in the window!
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful, sweet card. That Bear Hugs die is so adorable.
ReplyDeleteLove the bears! Really cute ideas.
ReplyDeleteA great card to any "Mama Bear" from her cub. Very cute <3
ReplyDeleteSo cute! Thanks for sharing your art!
ReplyDeleteSo cute!!!
ReplyDeleteSo cute! I like the way you did the eyes.
ReplyDeleteLove how you used these cute bear dies!
ReplyDeleteI sincerely wish I still had a mother to send the bears card too, but I can definitely use the "I LOVE YOU" version of the card for many family and friends. Such sweet ideas and I'll take your ideas and incorporate them in cards I make once the dies arrive. Thank you ever so much for sharing!!!
ReplyDeleteThis bear die cut is so cute. I really like both your cards designs.
ReplyDeleteThe bears are fantastic.
ReplyDeleteThe heart background for
the Mother's Day card is
great. Cute cards.
thanks for sharing
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Such adorable cards! Love the bears...
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing.
These cards are adorable! The first one just caught my heart. Well done!
ReplyDeleteThe bears are so cute. Love the cards.
ReplyDeleteSuper cute! What a great die cut. Great for Mother's Day. Loving the hop!
ReplyDeleteOh! I adore this card, it is so sweet!
ReplyDeleteThose bears! Really cute cards :)
ReplyDeleteLovely ideas using the darling bears.
ReplyDeleteAdorable. Having the bears look at each other gives so much more meaning to the sentiment.
ReplyDeletesuper sweet bears - gorgeous heart background too!!
ReplyDeleteOh, so cute. I know my mom is going to love her mother's day card this year. Thanks for sharing
ReplyDeleteYour cards are so cute!!!
ReplyDeleteSo cute!! Love these Mother's Day Cards!
ReplyDeleteAn amazing kit and inspiration!
ReplyDeleteOh my gosh your cards are so adorable! Love the eyes!
ReplyDeleteI always love your cards, Lisa. I get excited every time I get an I’m in Haven email!
ReplyDeleteReally cute cards with these adorable bears!
ReplyDeleteOh my goodness I love the way that you did the backgrounds, and that bear super cute.
ReplyDeleteSo, so cute!
ReplyDeleteUnbearable! So cute❤️
ReplyDeleteArww!! Those bears are soo cute!! Super cards!!! Thanks for sharing! Stay safe! :)
ReplyDeleteSo adorable!
ReplyDeleteSo cute they’re looking at each other! Great idea!
ReplyDeleteThanks for the inspiration!
ReplyDeleteSoooo sweet! Love the details of them looking at each other and the baby popped out a bit. Absolutely adorable!
ReplyDeleteadorable - and those eyes...
ReplyDeleteOMG!! How freaking adorable!! I love the background and card layout, and the pink and brown are so awesome together!
ReplyDeleteAw! So adorable♥♥♥ I love your overlapped heart background!
ReplyDeleteYour cards are so cute!
ReplyDeleteI really like the bears in the window card. so cute
ReplyDeleteWhat a sweet card! I love this release!
ReplyDeleteSuper cute card!
ReplyDeleteLove those bears and the heart backgrounds!
ReplyDeleteThese are just adorable! Love that heart stenciled BG.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful. Thank you.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful. Thanks you.
ReplyDeleteVery cute! Delightful bear cards! Thank you.
ReplyDeleteThis is sooo cute!
ReplyDeleteAwwww! This is very sweet! Love how you have used this die! Love the heart background, too.
ReplyDeleteLori S in PA
So so sweet!
ReplyDeleteI cannot bear how cute this is! Straight to the heart strings! The bears, looking at each other, is beyond precious! Beautiful moment on the All the Feels release!
ReplyDeleteSo darn cute. I love bears.
ReplyDeleteCute cards! Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteSO SO CUTE! thank you so much for sharing. First year without my mom is going to be hard.
ReplyDeleteOh my gosh! So cute! Your bears have such personality!
ReplyDeleteSo very cute. Love the little bears. Thanks for sharing
ReplyDeleteOMG! This is adorable! Thanks for sharing! The eyes!
ReplyDeleteAwww, such adorable cards!
ReplyDeleteAwww these are so darling!
ReplyDeleteThe bears are so cute. You can use them for almost any holiday. Thanks!
ReplyDeleteNice idea for framing the bears.
ReplyDeleteDarling mama and baby bear dies! Wonderful cards with fun stenciled background.
ReplyDeleteBoth the cards are adorable!
ReplyDeletesuper cute, I totally love it.
ReplyDeleteSuch a cute teddy bear card!
ReplyDeleteAdorable with the mama and baby bears.
ReplyDeleteThank you for sharing your art. Simply adorable. The eyes were the perfect touch.
ReplyDeleteBeary cute cards!!! I love how they are looking at each other!
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