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Friday, November 3, 2023

All the Joy Blog Hop-2!

I am so excited to be joining a dozen talented artists today, celebrating Simon Says Stamp's latest release, All the Joy, at the Simon Blog!  I have used one of the "tweet" new sets, Season's Tweetings, along with a new snow embossing folder and sprig die, to make a couple Christmas cards to share with you for this special day!...
I thought the birds in this stamp set were so cute, but the one above, I found absolutely adorable! Up front, I'm not much of a colorer, but I gave it a go, and no matter, this bird is STILL adorable!!   I colored him in a sparrow kind of coloring, and colored his hat and scarf in red!  I was going to make his hat red and green, but loved the simplicity of red and white!  I layered him and then adhered him between two of the Spruce Sprig die cuts.  I colored the cardstock the sprigs were cut from, with two of the three new shades of green ink, then die cut the sprigs...love how the color turned out...looks like a pine tree!  For the background, I used my brayer, and brayered Simon Fog ink all over the inside flat side of the Soft Snowfall embossing folder.  I tried other grays, but the Fog was the lightest, and that was the look I was going for!  I adhered the sprigs, gluing just the stems(to give the ends some dimension) to the snow, added the bird and the layered sentiment that I had embossed in black(I STILL love the shine of black embossing powder, multitudes of cards later!).  Here's a close up...
The second one, I simply used two of the greenery stems from the set, along with another wonderful sentiment, also from the set!...
These stems looked like mistletoe to me, so I  dotted the berries with white enamel accents, rather than make then red.  I colored the leaves in a kind of softer green, and layered, then arranged them in a kind of flowing way, on light gray cardstock.  When it came to the layout, I decided on popping up the top and bottom panels of the card on either side of the stems.  To use a sentiment from the set, and I think the sentiments have a beautiful font, I chose to partially die cut the sentiment, to have the lower reaching letters go INTO the sprigs' area, not to sit way up on the panel, to be sort of IN with the berries!  So...I cut the panels, leaving some extra room on the top panel, then just ever so slightly partially die cut the sentiment die on the panel.  THEN I stamped the sentiment to fit the curves of the bottom of the die cut panel, stamping with versamark and black embossing...LOVE the shine!  I then fit the berries around all the curves of the sentiment.  I know this card lacks Christmas  pizzazz of color, but I have to tell you...this card makes me happy!  I love it's simplicity and it's flow...true happiness!  Here's a close up...
Okay...I had SO much fun!!  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, November 8th, so make sure you check the Simon Blog on the 8th, 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...
Two things before I end my post...There was another hop, yesterday, so I hope you will check it out at the Simon Blog HERE!  There is a whole bunch more inspiration and more chances for you to comment and possibly win one of the $25 coupons!  
The second thing, please don't forget about the offer in the banner at the top of my post!  The offer is for a free Simon exclusive Holy Stars Stencil!  There are directions on how to do that in the banner above...follow the three easy steps and the stencil is yours for FREE, until the end of the day on November 5th or until supplies last!!
Thank you so much for stopping by, and please keep on hopping! 
Hugs!  Lisa

108 comments:

  1. I love that bird SO MUCH.

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  2. Love the bird card, so sweet!

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  3. haha im not much of a bird stamp lover too but that bird is so cute!

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  4. Both cards are pretty-I'm not a bird person either, but you've done a wonderful job of creating a peaceful winter card. I love your second card-great idea with the partial die cutting of the sentiment. I thought your "mistletoe" was on vellum, but even easier to do on grey cardstock! Beautiful.

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  5. Super sweet cards, I really enjoy the clean and simple card using the mistletoe sprig!

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  6. I see why you love the little bird!!! I love the simple mistletoe card ,so pretty , both cards are stunning!!

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  7. You have a simple but beautiful style to your work!
    Absolutely stunning!!

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  8. That bird is just too cute! Love it
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    Kim M Jacobs

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  9. I ju#t love you plain and simple card with the holly. Stunning!

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  10. The Merry Christmas card is quite striking in its simplicity.

    Merrill P

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  11. Your first card is just adorable and the second clean and simple but very elegant. Love them both!

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  12. Dear Lisa - The birds stamps/dies set was the first thing into my cart. I just love your card!! So cute and I think you did a great job w/ the coloring. I also ADORE that mistletoe card. I think those branches / leaves look like mistletoe, too. I may have to copy your work a little, OK?
    Lori S in PA

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  13. I really like both cards, but the Merry Christmas with the greenery is my favorite!

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  14. This card is simply precious! Love the clean simplicity of it!

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  15. Adorable cards! I especially like the one with the bird. Wonderful. Thank you and happy holidays.

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  16. Beautiful card. I like black embossing powder too!

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  17. Thank you for this inspiration! I love how you do things just a little differently. Happy Holidays!

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  18. Okay, your card is adorable! You can officially call yourself a 'colorist' now - great job!!

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  19. Always love a fun bird card.

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  20. Beautiful cards! The bird is so sweet.

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  21. Love this one

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  22. THE "PLAIN" ONE IS MY FAVE

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  23. I really love both cards. You have such a clean style to the cards which make them so beautiful. And you’re right those birds couldn’t be more perfect.
    Carol Perry
    Clperry60@comcast.net

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  24. Cutest bird ever. Great looking card. Thank you.

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  25. These are just lovely! The bird is soooo cute!

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  26. That sweet little bird can visit my mailbox any time!

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  27. Such sweet cards! Your bird is super adorable!

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  28. That birdie is so stinking cute! I agree - the dies DO look like mistletoe!

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  29. Cute and sweet bird; love both cards.

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  30. Love the cute and simple cards. Thank you so much for your inspiration 💕

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  31. We love birds. They are at our feeder every day. Send yours to my house. Love the mistletoe card too. [Bunny]

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  32. Your cards are beautiful. That little bird is so sweet! I love that snowy embossing folder! Thank you for sharing.

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  33. SANDY ANDERSONNovember 03, 2023

    Great cards! Love that sweet bird!

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  34. Your coloring is great!

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  35. Both cards are lovely. I just adore your little bird.

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  36. Lovely cards. Especially love the sweet bird card!

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  37. So cute - that bird is adorable.

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  38. Your mistle card is breathtaking beautiful. I love the white berry dots.

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  39. That little bird is adorable. Thank you for sharing.

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  40. Denise BryantNovember 03, 2023

    Pretty background for this sweet bird, and I love the winter greenery! Beautiful cards!

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  41. I love the clean simplistic look of your cards! They’re beautiful!

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  42. Such pretty cards! I love that cute little bird!

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  43. Just lovely, the birds are so adorable! Debbie Frank

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  44. Beautiful card. The bird is cute!

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  45. The bird card just put me over the top to place yet another order. I'm not sure if that's a good or bad thing right now since I've spent my craft budget this month. It's sooooo cute though!

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  46. I absolutely love your sweet, simple cards! Especially the "mistletoe" one!

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  47. Super sweet set of cards.

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  48. The birdie is so cute and I love the simple elegance of the second card!

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  49. Lovely cards, that bird is so cute!

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  50. Love your cards. You coloring is on point.. Thank you!!!

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  51. love how you used the spruce sprigs!

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  52. Both cards are so pretty and wintery. I get a bit stuck on ways to lay branches and vines - and these two designs are so helpful. melnstuff@gmail.com

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  53. Love this sweet bird! And so clean and simple! Lovely!

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  54. Love these cards, especially the first one -- so sweet!

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  55. What a tweet little birdie!

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  56. Very pretty cards! Thanks for sharing!

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  57. Such beautiful cards! Love them both!

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  58. what a cute bird <3 thanks for sharing your creativity and take care

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  59. I love the cute little bird. You colored him well for the holiday.

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  60. Such a sweet card. Love the bird!

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  61. Seasons Tweetings...Lol. Too cute.

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  62. Gorgeous cards! The bird is so adorable ❤️

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  63. Those are just great. Love these hops. So inspiring.

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  64. So cute, the little bird is adorable!

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  65. Both of your cards are so elegant and professional looking. I think your coloring is beautiful and I love the white berries. There is something about both of them that appeals to me. Maybe the calm side of Christmas?

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  66. love both of your cards especailly the cute bird

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  67. The little bird card is adorable!

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  68. Marisela Delgado said: So pretty. mariandmonsterd@yahoo.com

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  69. That bird is too cute! Love this card!

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  70. This card brings me warm fuzzies and joy! Thank you.

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  71. Fabulous cards! The bird is so cute and the soft grey color adds so much to the snowy background.

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  72. That little bird is just the essence of Christmas joy! So beautiful...

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  73. Love both cards. Great job.

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  74. Beautiful cards! I love the design of the second card!

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  75. Lauryne CunninghamNovember 05, 2023

    Your cards are so pretty! I love the CAS look of the second design! And, the bird is super cute- love the background texture on that card!

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  76. This is the tweetest, Lisa! Love the sweet bird with his red scarf and I don't see a thing wrong with your coloring! Love the mistletoe card too! Very classy!

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  77. Such a cute card! Love your colored image. Very festive!

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  78. Really Beautiful cards!!!! I LOVE the mistletoe card!!!!

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  79. Such a sweet little bird nestled in the greenery. Such great coloring. I do love the softness of your mistletoe greenery as well.

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  80. Your cards are so sweet! I love the Snowfall background!

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  81. 2 gorgeous holiday cards. LOVE the sweet sparrow and your second card is CAS elegance. Gorgeous both xoxo

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  82. I love your simple, clean cards! You did great with the coloring of the bird. I always forget I can partially die cut a sentiment. Thanks for sharing!

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  83. Love both cards but the mistletoe one is my fav! Those white enamel dots just perfect little addition.

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  84. Juat gorgeous cards! I love that sweet little bird and the beautiful mistletoe!! So special! Thanks so much for sharing!! :)

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  85. That bird is super adorable! I love the simple look of the second card, it is stunning!

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  86. Hi Lisa,
    Two beautiful clean & simple cards. The coloring is fine. There are shadows and highlights. It is a cute bird. Great job.
    Erica K.

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  87. The bird is adorable. Love the cas card too. Hugz ionabunny

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  88. That bird is just adorable!

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  89. Tricia SuttonNovember 07, 2023

    I need a thesaurus as I see adorable has been used but it really is and the bird is so sweet, there is no other way to say it, ur card is stupendous!

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  90. Wonderful cards. Love the bird.

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  91. Great cards! The bird is so cute! Love the clean and simple cards!

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  92. I love your CAS card.

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  93. Alice MooberryDecember 08, 2023

    Such a cute card! 😘

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  94. Such cute cards! I especially like the Soft Snowfall embossing folder!

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  95. Beautiful design. I love it's clean and simple look, but high end design!

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I so appreciate your comments...thank you, so much, for taking the time to write:)!! Hugs!! Lisa