SSS Make Merry Release Blog Hop – Day 2

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Hello crafty friends!
Welcome to Day 2 of the Simon Says Stamp Make Merry Release Blog Hop. I’m especially excited to be a part of this amazing blog hop because it’s Christmas hop, woohoo!! If you arrived here from super talented Heather Hoffman’s blog you are on the right track!

For my first card, I am featuring the new Center Cut Holiday Floral background stamp & the Deco Hat Gnome die. As many of you know watercolouring is my most favourite way to play with in my craft room! With these awesome goodies, I made a no-line watercoloured card.

I stamped the holiday flowers on A2 sized watercolour paper panel using Antique Linen Distress ink first, and then coloured the stamped image with Tonic Nuvo Aqua Flow Pens:
(Flowers & Berries) Red Apple, Wild Phlox
(Leaves) Sliced Kiwi, Aqua Splash, Indigo Batik
(Stems) Yellow Ochre, Caramel Pecan
I coloured with Aqua Flow Pen first, then added water using water brush.

Once the watercoloured panel was dry, I cut the centre of the panel using Stitched Circle die.

For the Deco Hat Gnome, I die cut Deco Hat from several colour cardstock – Lipstick Red, Sunshine, Mint and Green Apple. For the sentiment, I used the CZ Design Joyful dies.

Isn’t this gnome so cute?!! :D


For my second card, I used the Falling Leaves layering stencils & the Warm Hugs dies. with the first leaves stencil, I inked with Green Apple dye ink. The second leaves stencil, I inked with Green Leaf dye ink. The berries stencil, I inked with Lipstick Red dye ink. Lastly I laid acorn stencil over the panel, then inked with Rusty Hinge & Gathered Twigs Distress inks.

For the sentiment, I used the Warm Hugs dies.

It is so easy to make pretty card with layering stencils! :D

For my last project for the hop, I made a very simple Christmas ornament ball with Warm Hugs dies. I made thick white “Warm Hugs” word die cut, then glued firmly to the bottom of the clear plastic ball using multi medium matte. I filled a clear ball with lots of clear sparkling sequins & glitters.


GIVEAWAY & BLOG HOP EXCLUSIVE PROMOTION!

Simon Says Stamp is giving away a $25 coupon to every stop on the hop. The winners will be chosen over the weekend and post on Simon Says Stamp blog on Wednesday, the 14th of October. ONE MORE! Get a FREE Stickles Festive Glitter Glue with the code FSTV25 (this promotion will expire 10/11 at 11:59 pm EDT) at checkout when you purchase at Simon Says Stamp Store.

BLOG HOP LIST:
Simon Says Stamp Blog
Laura Bassen
Debby Hughes
Amanda Korotkova
Heather Hoffman
Yoonsun Hur (Me!!)
Laurie Willison
Bobbi Lemanski
Preeti Chandran
Dana Joy
Daniel West
Keisha Charles
Anna-Karin Evaldsson
Bibi Cameron

Enjoy this Make Merry Blog Hop and, as always, happy crafting!!

Keep smiling and be blessed! God bless you all!
Love Love Love RejoicingCrafts

148 thoughts on “SSS Make Merry Release Blog Hop – Day 2”

  5. The first card is beautiful but the one with the layering stencils is my favourite!! I think that set is such a great idea. Congrats, your designs are fabulous. Tfs!

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  8. I especially love your cards. The gnome coming out of his hole, with the Poinsettias all around—wonderful. I never would have thought to put him together with these classically gorgeous flowers. And the stenciled card is incredible. I like how dark/rich the colors are. I will need that stencil for sure!

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  12. Yonsoon, your cards and ornament are so lovely! I love the gnome and pointsetta so together, such a cool mix! The layered stencil card is so lovely, not sure how easy it is to achieve, but thank you for the inspiration.

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  13. Love all your creations! The ornament would be so special to send to someone. That adorable gnome is calling my name! Thanks for sharing!

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  14. You have so many beautiful projects showcasing this new release. I’m obsessed with gnomes, so that one is my favorite, but I also liked how you colored the leaves stencil to take on more of a winter look instead of fall. So many options!

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  23. I love your first card!! That gnome is so cute and your painting is phenomenal. That ornament is beautiful as well!! Wonderful idea!!

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  29. What amazing projects. I love how you did the ornament ball. The coloring on your cards is amazing. The cute gnome adds a delightfully whimsical touch.

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  31. As soon as I saw the Warm Hugs die, I knew I had to have it. I liked the 3D application in the snow globe. Putting the gnome with the Floral bouquet was a unique touch. You always think “out of the box” Just beautiful!!!

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  33. Such clever, creative projects! Love your cards & that ornament!! Thank you for your cheerful inspiration & sharing your artistic skills! So fun!

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  37. Love those cards!! The coloring on your first one is AMAZING!! Such a cute idea to tuck the little gnome in the center! Your falling leaves cards is just as beautiful! I ordered that as soon as I saw it!

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  40. Thank you very much for sharing all your beautiful cards you are very talented. You have given me inspiration to some new fresh ideas.

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  46. Oh, what a gorgeous card. Love the pretty poinsettia framing the circle opening… the gnome is so sweet! The fall leaves are lovely! Thank you for the inspiration! Be safe and God bless!

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