Today is the first day of two Blog Hops over at the the Simon Says Stamp Blog, celebrating the wonderful new Simon Says Stamp Hello Gorgeous release!! I am thrilled and honored to be a part of this release, celebrating Springtime, Mother's Day, and simply, everyday! I have used one of the wonderful new dies from this release, Stained Glass Sun die for both cards, to make a couple cards to share with you today...
I know this is a sun die, but when I first saw it, I saw a sunflower! In light of the what is happening in Ukraine, I chose to make this a sunflower for Ukraine. I chose a blue background, which is meant to be a blue sky, the blue of the sky and yellow of the sunflower are the colors of the Ukrainian flag, and the sunflower is the national flower of Ukraine. I chose the sentiment from a pretty new set of Simon sentiment stamps, XL Spring Greetings. I thought this sentiment fit the blooming sunflowers of Ukraine and the hope of peace for this country. I stamped the sentiment in Simon Mocha ink. Here's a close up...
The second card I chose to make as a sun...
I used three different shades of paint chips for my shaded sun. Just as with the first, I layered the sun die cut from underneath the top layer. I used an older Simon sentiment die and a sentiment from You Matter. I die cut the sentiment from a paint chip, like the sun. Here's a close up...
What a wonderful die, and the new XL greetings are lovely! I had such fun making my cards...my fun is shown above, your fun begins 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 have to win! Winners will be chosen and posted on the Simon Blog on Wednesday, March 30th, so make sure you check the Simon Blog on the 30th, to see if you are a winner!!
The list of participants of today's hop are listed below:
Lisa Addesa<--------YOU ARE HERE
A couple things before I go...don't forget the offer in the banner at the top of my post! Simon is offering an exclusive Birthday Wishes stamp set with any purchase! Simply use the code HBD322, when checking out, to get your wonderful stamp set! Just remember, the offer is only good until the end of the day on March 27th, OR until supplies last!
Second...there is another blog hop tomorrow! So please visit the Simon Blog tomorrow, for another day of celebration and inspiration!
Thank you so much for stopping by, and keep on hopping!!
Hugs!! Lisa
Gorgeous sunflowers! What lovely colors and design!
ReplyDeleteVery pretty sunflowers. Love the colors. Prayers for Ukraine. tyfs :)
ReplyDeleteSuch great card designs! TFS!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous cards! Love the colors and designs.
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing.
Love that stained glass sun die and your cards.
ReplyDeleteThat sun die does look like a beautiful sunflower--love how you did that in support of the good people of Ukraine! (((hugs))) That BIG bold sentiment looks amazing paired with it! Pderfect!
ReplyDeleteBoth cards are beautiful. Hope and prayers for those who live in Ukraine!
ReplyDeleteLike all things Sunshine and that is partly bee-cause of my nickname.
ReplyDeleteMelissa
"Sunshine HoneyBee"
Love your cards,Lisa! They are simple & stunning!
ReplyDeleteI saw a sunflower too not the sun dial! You have created 2 stunning cards .
ReplyDeleteThese are wonderful dies and they bring to mind Ukraine. Thanks for sharing your lovely projects!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous! I love the simplicity
ReplyDeleteLove how simple the cards are.
ReplyDeleteHow clever to use that as a sunflower...it looks awesome as well as your sunshine card! I love clean and simple with all that crisp white space.
ReplyDeleteSuch pretty cards! Your blue/yellow is just so thoughtful! Love that unique stained glass die!
ReplyDeleteGreat card
ReplyDeleteWhat pretty cards and a great message.
ReplyDeleteI love how you used this die, awesome cards.
ReplyDeleteAmazing cards. I love the sentiments, especially the first one.
ReplyDeleteI love the different ways you used this die! Gorgeous cards! 💖
ReplyDeleteBeautiful! I love that you used the die as a sunflower!
ReplyDeleteI love how you have used die so creatively.
ReplyDeletethe flames are spectacular.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful cards. thanks for
sharing. txmlhl(at)yahoo(dot)com
Such pretty cards! I really love the die and you showed spectacular designs with it!
ReplyDeleteSo simple yet elegant. Thank you for sharing your inspiration with us!
ReplyDeleteI love how you saw beyond the sun and created a sunflowers card in support of Ukraine.
ReplyDeleteThe sunflower is beautiful. I don't know if I would have seen it before, but it seems clear now. And I like the idea of using paint chips. Thanks for the ideas!
ReplyDeleteGreat cards. Love the bright yellow 'sunshine' sentiment to match the sun!
ReplyDeleteThe sun as a sunflower, I love it! This die is wonderful.
ReplyDeleteHow clever to create a sunflower...now I've got to add that die to my wishlist! Love, love the cards!
ReplyDeleteWhat a brilliant idea, and 2 beautiful cards.
ReplyDeleteWonderful card designs!
ReplyDeleteOh I love these cards!!!
ReplyDeleteWOW! Love this die done as a sunflower.
ReplyDeletewonderful cards... it definitely can double for a sunflower!
ReplyDeleteLove your sunflower version! Beautiful cards!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful cards!
ReplyDeleteI love how you turned this into a sunflower!!!Really Beautiful cards!!!
ReplyDeleteLove the sunflower card! very pretty!
ReplyDeleteI saw this die as a sunflower as well. Beautiful card!
ReplyDeleteWonderful card honoring Ukraine. And I love the sunny card done with paint chips. TFS
ReplyDeletebeautiful cards - thank you for sharing.
ReplyDeleteWonderful use of this sun die! so lovely!!!!
ReplyDeleteAnother great die, your second card is my favourite but well done on both.
ReplyDeleteGreat example of showing a die's versatility. They're called sunflowers for a reason!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful and elegant!
ReplyDeleteThank you, Lisa!!! I knew I was associating that shape w/ something other than the sun. Duh!! A SUNFLOWER!! How could I not have seen it? IDK, but I didn't. I LOVE your card and thank you for providing another testimony to Ukraine and its people. Your second card is also exceptional. Both are very pretty!!
ReplyDeleteLori S in PA
Great job. Very pretty cards.
ReplyDeleteVery creative cards!
ReplyDeleteThe first card in support of Ukraine is my favorite.
Thanks for giving this die a new creative twist,
super cool cards!
ReplyDeleteI love that you used the die for the sun and sunflower. What a clever idea!
ReplyDeleteVery cheerful snd happy!
ReplyDeleteI now see that this die can be a flower or a sunrise. Pretty cards.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful cards!
ReplyDeleteSuch beautiful cards.
ReplyDeleteLovely and touching. When I first saw this die I thought sunflower and did not even see the sun in it, guess our hearts are there. Just beautiful
ReplyDeleteFabulous cards. I like how you made it a sunflower on the first one.
ReplyDeleteBRILLIANT Design! I only saw the 'sun' and my hat is off to you...A PERFECT SUNFLOWER!♥♥♥ A beautiful card and a beautiful tribute to Ukraine!
ReplyDeleteLove the sunflower!
ReplyDeletelovely clean and simple creations!!
ReplyDeleteThis is such a wonderful die. Your cards are so pretty and I love the encouraging sentiments.
ReplyDeleteClean and simple! Love these cards.
ReplyDeleteI love these cards and always love your style! I too see a sunflower... love how you demonstrated a couple of varieties to use that die! And loving the sentiments too! Thanks for sharing your ideas and inspiration!
ReplyDeleteLovely! I like the colors of both cards! Delightful!
ReplyDeleteSo pretty! Love your sunflower and sun card. Versatility.
ReplyDeleteSuch a wonderful set of CAS cards with that unique die. Love the two different interpretations of the die and sentiments so much.
ReplyDeleteSo perfect for spring! Clean and simple!
ReplyDeleteWhen this release was first revealed, I saw the Glass Sun die the same way you did as the petals of a sunflower. In my mind’s eye I also put the blue sky behind it. But I really like all the ways you’ve showcased this new item. Your cards are beautiful and I’m praying for the Ukraine, too.
ReplyDeleteStriking cards! I love the way you used the wonderful colours with this stunning die cut! Thanks so much for the great inspiration! Take care! :)
ReplyDeleteWow, how fantastic, I love both versions!
ReplyDeleteWonderful idea making the die into a sunflower.
ReplyDeleteLove your sunflower and sun card.
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