I am so thrilled to be a part of today's Simon Says Stamp Blog Hop, celebrating with so many amazing artists, Simon Says Stamp's newest release, Born to Sparkle! I have used a couple of the wonderful new sentiment dies along with some rainbow strips, to make two cards to share with you today!
I am happiest when I am making clean and simple cards. I have simply made my two cards today, by die cutting and layering the sentiments, and adhering them to a striped background. I love the sentiment of this die! I think anyone and everyone could use a card reminding them how amazing they are, right now!! The cool thing about this first die, is that it actually die cuts in two pieces. Two pieces are just a bit easier to adhere together, instead of one large single sentiment die cut, and I think it's just cool that way! I used the Simon Strips 1 die for the rainbow strips. I then added some clear Tonic drops for some bling. Here's a close up...
For the second one, I used the cool new CZ Design Swoopy Thank you die...
The Swoopy Thank you die is so cool...and when I first saw it, I knew I had to hang a heart from the swoop at the end of the the "thank"! I simply made this card like the first, this time still making my stripes going diagonal, but a little more horizontal. I adhered the floss from the heart to the back of the swoop and dotted the heart with glossy accents for the bling on this card. Here's a close up...
Now, it's onto the fun for you! Simon will be giving away a $25 coupon to every stop on the hop from our blog comment section. They will choose our winners and post them on the Simon Says Stamp blog on Wednesday, May 5th. So, leave a comment and check the Simon Blog on the 5th to see if you're a winner! Below, you will find a list of the participants to keep you hopping!...
Two things before I go! First, don't forget the offer in the banner above...use the code CRUSH428 for a free Island Crush ink cube with the purchase of $25 or more! The offer is good til May 2nd or until supplies last, so don't wait too long! Second, there will be a second blog hop on the Simon Blog tomorrow, so I hope you'll follow along tomorrow for even more inspiration from this amazing new release!
Thanks for visiting me today, keep on hopping!!
Hugs!! Lisa
I love the stripes of color! So beautiful!
ReplyDeleteYour colorful, striped background is super fun and so cheerful! Love this!
ReplyDeleteLove those stripes! Such a great and colorful way to use scraps!
ReplyDeleteJust so fun
ReplyDeleteReally love the cards and techniques.
ReplyDeleteIncredible striped backgrounds! What a great idea!
ReplyDeleteSuch gorgeous, colorful cards! Love the large sentiments...
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing.
Great backgrounds to up scrap cardstock and the sentiments are perfect!
ReplyDeleteVery cute and simple card. One that can be made at a minutes notice and still look great!
ReplyDeleteLove the rainbows. Aligning
ReplyDeleteall those stripes was work
but it was worth it. thanks
for sharing.
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Lovely striped rainbows! The sentiments speak for themselves!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful, colorful and happy cards!
ReplyDeleteThese are really fun!
ReplyDeleteSoooo Fun and Colorful!! I love your cards!!!
ReplyDeleteGreat cards to use up scraps
ReplyDeleteI love that sentiment stamp. Simple stripes are perfect with it.
ReplyDeleteI usually gravitate to CAS cards, as well, so I love these! Those are some skinny strips!
ReplyDeleteLove this card it's bright and cheery. Thanks
ReplyDeleteWow! I love all those fun rainbow strips!
ReplyDeleteLove clean and simple too! Your cards are fabulous! Such a cute touch with the little heart swinging from the thank you!
ReplyDeletePerfect rainbow strips background for your die cut sentiments.
ReplyDeleteGreat colors and I love the idea of hanging the heart from the word.
ReplyDeleteloving these rainbow cards!
ReplyDeletePretty cards! I love the striped backgrounds! Thanks for sharing them!
ReplyDeletethose think strips make such a fab impact.
ReplyDeleteBold beautiful cards! love!
ReplyDeleteSo pretty
ReplyDeleteSo colorful and fun!!
ReplyDeleteI love your beautiful, colorful, fun cards. I agree with you -- that sentiment on the first one is wonderful!
ReplyDeleteSuch simple but bright, colorful and fun cards. Can't wait to give these a try
ReplyDeleteThese are fun cards. I like doing "use up my scrap" cards but it is always harder than it looks to choose colors. You used all the colors of the rainbow but it does not look like a traditional rainbow; a very contemporary twist.
ReplyDeleteVery colorful. Love it.
ReplyDeleteI'm not a clean and simple card maker by nature but I do love how you used the strips and I can definitely use scraps that way to make a CAS card myself but I really do love the CZ thank you die with the cute little heart hanging from it. Very nice. Thanks for taking the time to share your creations with us Lisa.
ReplyDeleteThat would still be a lot of work to adhere all of those colorful strips, even for a CAS card. Nice work.
ReplyDeleteLove the wonderful strips in all the pretty shades. Cool cards!
ReplyDeleteGreat card, thanks for sharing
ReplyDeleteSo pretty. I love the bold paper colours you chose for your stripes.
ReplyDeleteI love the bold colors and large sentiments you used. These would be so great for many occasions!
ReplyDeleteI love the bold colors and large sentiments you used. These would be so great for many occasions!
ReplyDeleteI love the bold colors and large sentiments you used. These would be so great for many occasions!
ReplyDeleteI am working on making my first card using paper strips! Love this inspiration! Beautiful rainbow cards.
ReplyDeleteSimple and impactful -beautiful and cheerful. Awesome cards - and love the tiny wee hanging heart!
ReplyDeletewow that looks like alot of work on those rainbows, are they layered, they look really thick.
ReplyDeleteBright, beautiful, clean, and simple!! I love both of you card creations.
ReplyDeleteLove the new word dies. Thank you for inspiration that I can actually do :) Love your cards!
ReplyDeleteLove your cards!
ReplyDeleteI LOVE THE STRIPES OF COLORS!!!!!
ReplyDeleteTwo lovely cards and I adore the scripty font of the die cuts.
ReplyDeleteYour cards are amazing, love the stripes!
ReplyDeleteThis is such a cute and happy card! I never tire of a rainbow of colors.
ReplyDeleteLove the sentiment dies. All words are connected so it would be so easy to use. Great cards.
ReplyDeleteAwesome! Love the stripes
ReplyDeleteLove these striped card designs!
ReplyDeleteThe stripes are so bright and happy!
ReplyDeletesuper fun!
ReplyDeleteJust gorgeous!!! Love those rainbow and colorful stripes!
ReplyDeleteAwesome sentiment, so pretty with the colored strips for the background!
ReplyDeleteNice color use adding the strips for the background.
ReplyDeleteI love the idea of the strips for the background & with a die to give precise cuts this idea just became a little easier. Great cards & my fav. thing is the little heart.
ReplyDeleteOh this is so bright and fresh!
ReplyDeleteLove the rainbows and the hanging heart! Too fun!
ReplyDeleteFun cards with so much color!!
ReplyDeleteOh, my goodness! These are so lovely!
ReplyDeleteSso very cheeerful!
ReplyDeleteNice cards. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteThose stripes are fabulous and they really make the sentiments pop!
ReplyDeleteWhat great cards! Love the thin rainbow stripes and the beautiful sentiment die.
ReplyDeleteVery beautiful and elegant cards. The second card looks just amazing! Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful cards!! Love using strips of paper as a background and adding a large sentiment!!
ReplyDeleteTwo great cards! Love the heart hanging from the swoop in thank. Perfection!
ReplyDeleteThey may be clean and simple, but they are beautiful fun and cheerful too! Awwwwe the heart is perfection. Love using up those scraps. Wow I missed that the sentiment cuts in 2 pieces... brilliant design!
ReplyDeleteColorful cards! Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteLove this bright fun card with this wonderful large sentiment die cut!! Thanks for the super inspiration! Stay safe! :)
ReplyDeleteVery clean, simple and beautiful cards. Thank you for sharing.
ReplyDeleteLove, love, love these!
ReplyDeletelove this fun design
ReplyDeleteLove the stripes, you did a fabulous job. Thank you for sharing your art.
ReplyDeleteThis card is very cute and colorful!
ReplyDeleteluv the bold stripes for the background and the little heart on the thank you is sweet and perfect!
ReplyDeleteI love clean cards and yours are wonderful! Love, love, love the strips of colorful cardstock as the backdrop for the great sentiments.
ReplyDeleteA simple yet elegant card! Amazing job!!
ReplyDeleteHi,
ReplyDeleteIt's like Laura Bassen (of "strip it up" and rainbow fame) and Cathy Zielske had a baby -- Love CZ's swoopy thank you! Your card is cool and fresh-looking!
TFS -
Lori S in PA
I love your colorful and simple cards!! Very fun.
ReplyDeleteOoooooh love these, the strips are fantastic, and so happy & cheerful!
ReplyDeleteSimple, yet fabulous.
ReplyDeleteI love the rainbow stripes. Thank you for sharing��
ReplyDeleteI love colorful cards & this is an awesome way to get that without ink blending. AND you get to use up scrap paper stock. lol Thx
ReplyDeleteYour cards are very cheerful and have happy vibes!
ReplyDeleteOh my - that little dangling heart stole my heart!
ReplyDeletegreat design and so colourful!
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