I'm part of the Simon Says Stamp Day 2 Blog Hop today, over at the Simon Blog, celebrating Simon Says Stamp's newest release, To Be Loved! You may see some products from their late December release, To Love, in the hop, also! I have made a card using one of the wonderful new stamp sets, as well a background stamp, both from the To Be Loved release!
From the moment I saw this set, I knew exactly how I wanted to color it...dark letters(I used a dark cool gray), and pastel flowers..I think this stamp is soooo stinkin' pretty!! I cut it out, and popped it up on a scalloped panel onto which I stamped two of the sentiments from the stamp set, one above, and one below the "HUGS". I used a piece of violet cardstock for a colored background, and stamped the stamp with ink, then popped up the scalloped panel onto the violet paneled card. Here's a close up...
Okay...I had SO much fun making my card!! 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, January 15th, so make sure you check the Simon Blog on the 15th, 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...
Simon Says Stamp Blog
Nina-Marie Trapani
Laura Bassen
Nichol Spohr
Suzy Plantamura
Mindy Eggen
Heather Hoffman
Lisa Addesa<-----You are Here😊
Lea Lawson
Lorraine Aquilina
Karin Ã…kesdotter
Nicki Baxley
Anne Fiene
Barb Engler
Maggie Haas
Just to let you know...as you read in the title of this post, this is day 2 of blog hops, celebrating this release! There was another blog hop yesterday...and that gives you not only 15 more projects with wonderful inspiration, but also 15 more chances to win a $25 coupon from Simon! Hope you will hop along and join the fun and inspiration! ALSO...don't forget the offer in the banner at the top of the post! You will automatically receive the Circle Hoops embossing folder when you spend $50 or more of To Love or To Be Loved release products ! Thank you so much for stopping by and "keep hopping"...hugs!
Lisa
The little flowers popping out of the dark background are just like today - grey overcast, damp and cold brightened my lovely colorful flowers! So sweet!
ReplyDeleteVery sweet card, it would cheer anyone up!
ReplyDeleteI love how you stamped & colored the flowers inside the letters, Lisa! So cool! Makes a statement!
ReplyDeleteOh wow I love that you used a darker background and it makes it all pop! Thanks for the inspiration!
ReplyDeleteDarker backgrounds. I forget about this. Thanks
ReplyDeleteI love this card so much! The layers over that dark background are just amazing!
ReplyDeleteWhat a great composition....color, size and style. I love it.
ReplyDeleteI totally love that stamp set. It is so pretty and your card is Beautiful :)
ReplyDeleteVery pretty card; love the colors!
ReplyDeletePretty card
ReplyDeleteLove the use of a dark color for the word.
ReplyDeleteWonderful framing with scalloped die. Wonderful purple shade color.
ReplyDeleteI love everything about this card! That purple background really helps the flowers POP!
ReplyDeleteYour card is stunning! Your colors make it unique, too!
ReplyDeleteGreat coloring! I LOVE the HUGS!
ReplyDeleteLove this card. The gray coloring of letters is great - makes the flowers pop, and the purple background does too. Unique card.
ReplyDeleteThe dark colors really set off the message - and the beautiful flowers further enhance your beautiful card. Love it!
ReplyDeleteWhat a great card! Amazing blog!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful card. Lovely colors.
ReplyDeleteI love your card. Lovely.
ReplyDeleteVery pretty card. The colors you chose were spectacular
ReplyDeleteGreat card!!!
ReplyDeleteI love the dark background of the letters, really makes the flowers pop
ReplyDeleteWOW, the grey looks great! And the flowers are soooo sweet!
ReplyDeleteGreat job, love your card
ReplyDeleteI would not have thought dark colors. Clever. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteInteresting use of the gray letters to make the flowers stand out. Very creative.
ReplyDeleteI like the scalloped background and the Purple.
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing your talent.
Adorable! I love that hugs is that dark color, gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteThe black background really sets of all your colors. Wonderfully done
ReplyDeleteLisa, thank you for sharing you card. It makes me think of Spring. And that is a wonderful though and feeling to have in the beginning of January 😀
ReplyDeleteMarisela Delgado said: So pretty 💜 mariandmonsterd@yahoo.com
ReplyDeleteI love the dark “hugs”. So pretty!
ReplyDeleteSuch a lovely card! I really love how you coloured hugs! And the purple background is fabulous!
ReplyDeletePretty layering and colors! I love the card you created!
ReplyDeleteNice card, love the colors!
ReplyDeleteOH MY GOSH! So pretty too!!!! i am loving the designs of this hop so much!
ReplyDeleteSuper pretty card!
ReplyDeleteLove your samples!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful card!!!
ReplyDeleteSo bold, I love it! I must get that stamp, it's so cute!
ReplyDeleteThis is gorgeous! Love the way the flowers pop against the charcoal lettering! The background is just lovely!
ReplyDeleteYour card is just beautiful! I absolutely love the colors you used on the hugs, flowers and then the background paper. I would have never thought to use that gray and I love it. That's why I love these hops...gives me that creative inspiration I need and ideas I need for my own cards!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful!!! The colours are perfect!
ReplyDeleteI love the purple with the gray letters! Very striking card!
ReplyDeleteWhat a pretty card! I love the scalloped background!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful card-I love the colors and scalloped background!
ReplyDeleteThe background stamp and the white scallop make the sentiment jump out. I love your color choices.
ReplyDeleteThis is such a warm card that would really brighten someone's day!
ReplyDeleteLove that colour, really makes it pop.
ReplyDeleteLove this pretty purple card...the background base is so perfect for these delicate flowers.
ReplyDeleteCute card, I love ❤️ it.
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely card!
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