Simon Says Stamp | From All Of Us Blog Hop + Giveaway (now closed). Video
Hello all and thank you for joining us as we celebrate the new mini product release from Simon Says Stamp called From All Of Us. Yay!
There’s a fun giveaway at the bottom of this post, but before that I wanted to share a little bit about my favorite product from this launch – its the Jingle Snowflake. I think I have fallen in love with this one and at first I had no idea how to use it, but after I cut it the first time I was so desperately hooked, I’m telling you, lol!
Here’s a look at the card I made using the new goodies:
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Before cutting the Jingle Snowflake out of Gold Mirror Cardstock I first embossed it onto my pearlescent white cardstock panel. I wanted to create some additional dimension and interest for my project, so I went with embossing. You can emboss just about any die with the help of an embossing mat, its super easy to do (watch my video below to see how).
My cardstock cracked in a few spots, but its okay, I could have spritzed it with water to help the fibers of the paper move and prevent them from breaking and cracking, but I knew I’d be placing my gold die cut on top, so that didn’t bother me at all.
I also heat embossed a Happy Holidays from All of Us sentiment in gold embossing powder and added a gold Believe sticker from American Crafts, love how it tied everything together.
Here’s another card I made using the Jingle Snowflake die. I did an ink smooched background on watercolor paper using Distress inks and added my gold die cut on top:
I have a video tutorial showing you how to do the embossing and make the first card:
Like this video? Please give it a thumbs up and share with crafty friends. Thank you!
SUPPLIES
I’m listing the products I used below. Click on the link to go directly to the product. Where available I use compensated affiliate links which means if you make a purchase I receive a small commission at no extra cost to you. Thank you so much for your support!
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GIVEAWAY (NOW CLOSED)
Leave a comment on this post and let me know which product is your favorite from this release for a chance to win a goodie bag from Simon! Comment before the end of the day on Sunday, November 22nd.
HOP ALONG
If you arrived from the most incredible Wanda Guess the next stop on this hop is amazingly talented Lucy Abrams.
If you get lost or encounter a broken link, start at the beginning at Simon Says Stamp
Eve U
November 21, 2015Yana, What a great idea, to dry emboss the die and then place the die cutout on top. I like that idea a lot, especially for Holiday cards. It adds dimension to cards and I love adding dimension to my cards. Your card is very, very pretty and I like it a lot. TFS. Have a great day. 🙂
helenec6075
November 21, 2015Lovely cards! Thank you for the inspiration
Cindy
November 21, 2015I am in love with the gold and white card! It’s simple and beautiful!
Becky
November 21, 2015I’ve never thought of dry embossing with a die cut on top! Thanks for the tip. Love your card
Maureen Reiss
November 21, 2015Love your Gorgeous card!! So Classy!!
Theresa
November 21, 2015Such pretty cards!
Tricia Ann
November 21, 2015I love, love the new jingle snowflake die. Even the name is fun! That gold embossing looks great on top of it. I really like the gold on white.
Linda Duensing
November 21, 2015Oh my goodness. Love these cards and the blue splash on the second card. Thanks for sharing.
Linda D
Debbie Gehringer
November 21, 2015This card was soooo beautiful!! Thanks for sharing!!
Barbara Cobb
November 21, 2015Love the jingle die!
Marina
November 21, 2015The cards are great!I like all the release, especially this die with music smowflakes)
Denise D.
November 21, 2015What a gorgeous card and I love that new jingle snowflake die.
Shirley N
November 21, 2015Your card is stunning! I enjoyed your video. Thanks for all the tips and inspiration!
Teresa McKiearnan
November 21, 2015Beautiful card
Shari
November 21, 2015Yana, this is just Gorgeous! ♥
Kris in Alaska
November 21, 2015That jingle snowflake music score die is my favorite of this release!
Kim Rendino
November 21, 2015Ohhhh that gold mirror cardstock is beautiful! That is an awesome new die!
Sue R
November 21, 2015Very nice. I like the die done in the gold.
Marsha S.
November 21, 2015Beautiful cards! I love gold and white together! Thanks for the inspiration.
Fanny G
November 21, 2015Both cards are really beautiful. But i especially love the simplicity in the first card you show, absolutely gorgeous!!
Robyn S
November 21, 2015What a great effect with embossing the die first and gold die cut on top. Look forward to trying this technique.
Lynne in NI
November 21, 2015Beautiful card! And great idea to emboss your card first, love the effect!
Jan O
November 22, 2015Your first card in white and gold is simply elegant! Love the Jingle Snowflake die!
Maria Giselle B.
November 22, 2015Very pretty card. Love the mirror cardstock and the enamel dot embellishment.
Rebecca Reynolds
November 22, 2015Yana, you do such a beautiful job with your cards! Thanks for sharing your tips and ideas!
Angie Hall
November 22, 2015Great hint abut adapting colored fun foam for dimension for the card front. I hadn’t thought to use dies to emboss either. Very inspiring cards and thanks.
Jennifer
November 22, 2015Wow what a couple of Stylish Cards very cleverly done! Have a Great Weekend!
karenladd
November 22, 2015That music die is so pretty and your cards are elegant and beautiful!
Stephanie
November 22, 2015Favorites are the two dies, thanks and jingle snowflakes. thanks for the embossing technique!!!
Judy Woodland
November 22, 2015Your cards are stunning, and great video. Thanks for the inspiration!!
Eva
November 22, 2015Beautiful cards!!! Jingle die with snowflakes is awesome. I love it 😉
Donna
November 22, 2015Your cards are beautiful!
Linnea Sundstrom
November 22, 2015wow! luv the effect you got by adding the die-cut over the embossed image!!
Sharon Wade
November 22, 2015I have some mirr card stock also from dovecraft. You gave me the idea to use this card stock not only for the holidays but all year long.
Thanks
Judy Woodland
November 22, 2015Your cards are stunning. Great tutorial, thanks so much for the great inspiration!!
Liddia
November 22, 2015Thank you for the hint about spritzing the card stock with water to keep it from cracking.
Birgit
November 22, 2015Beautiful! I’ve never thought to spritz the cardstock with water first. Thanks for the great tip!
Tami B
November 22, 2015I love the gold. It is so pretty and so festive.
findeilers
November 22, 2015Hi, Yana. Love the Jingle with snowflakes in gold. Thanks for sharing your ideas.
city cottage vintage
November 22, 2015The card with the embossing is amazing! Gold was a great choice.
Elise Smith
November 22, 2015Beautiful, clean and crisp cards! I love how the gold mirrored cardstock gives them an extra POP!
Mary
November 22, 2015Gold is pretty but I was thinking of cutting the laser produced paper with the new die and putting the cut piece through my Minc machine using a light blue foil on a crisp white background!! Think that would be beautiful too! Thanks for sharing and inspiring!
Mary-Jane D.
November 22, 2015great card using a great new release
Janice Carl
November 22, 2015Great card!
Linda F
November 22, 2015Gorgeous card. Thank you for the great tip about edging the fun foam. I have loads of foam in bright (sometimes hideous) colours.
sheila_g
November 22, 2015Card is really lovely.
Gwen
November 22, 2015Gorgeous card! Love your embossing technique!
LARISSA HESKETT
November 22, 2015SQUEAL!! SO IN LOVE with the New Release and the AMAZING Inspiration that you’ve shared!! THANKS for sharing and for the chance to WIN!! Have a FABULOUS WEEK!! =)
Nikki c
November 22, 2015What a great new release love those wood envelopes so unique
graciegan
November 22, 2015Such a sweet and simple card. Very lovely. I need some gold embossing powder!