Friday, November 25, 2022

Holiday Sprigs Cards

Hi everyone.  I was recently inspired by Janet (Swanlady Impressions).  She made the most beautiful set of Christmas cards with the Holiday Sprigs stamp set from Simon Says; stamps, dies, stencil.  As soon as I saw her post, I hopped on-line at SSS and bought all three.  Thank you Janet! :)

Since I saw Janet's post, I have seen other on-line friends using this set.  Check out the cards made by my sweet friend Jenny, (click HERE) ... and a tag made by the lovely JoAnn (click HERE).  I'm sure this set will be a favourite for many years. :)

I'm sending the top card to the Color Hues Challenge #53 - Scarlet and Green.  
I do love using traditional colours for Christmas cards. :)

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I've had a lot of fun using my new purchase to create a variety of cards (10 in total), each with a mix of elements and different layouts.  Here's a second card from the same set.  This time I used stamps, dies, and stencil ...
And because this is a new-to-me stamps and stencil, I'm sending the above card (wreath) over to NBUS Challenge #44 and Stencil Fun November Challenge.  :)

  

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One more to share ...

And ... I'm sending the above card - Holiday greetings to the Rudolph Days November Challenge - Anything Christmas Goes.  I'm happy that I've been able to enter each month this year! Yay!

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Stamps:  Holiday Sprigs (Simon Says Stamp)
Paper:   White card stock (Neenah 110 lb.)
Ink:  Obsidian Pigment ink (Altenew); Versamark; Distress Inks:  Candied Apple, Fired Brick, Peeled Paint, Rustic Wilderness, Mustard Seed (Tim Holtz)  
Accessories:   Holiday Sprigs dies (Simon Says Stamp); Holiday Sprigs stencil (Simon Says Stamp), sponges and brushes, Liquid Platinum Embossing Powder, heat tool, White Acrylic pen (Posca)

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41 comments:

HilaryJane said...

That was a good purchase then, 10 cards straight off, well done. Love it when that happens. Your cards are wonderful. I can see why you were drawn to this set as it fits your style perfectly. Great cards, I hope you will share the others sometime xx

Nstiz said...

What delightful ways to use that stamp, Loll. I'm lucky to come up with one way let alone three. Each card is so beautifully designed. I'm partial to the bold colors of the third one. Beautiful work!

Cat Craig said...

A tri of loveliness, Loll. Can't choose a fave.

Cathy said...

Beautiful cards Loll, that was a great buy :) Cathy x

Bonnie said...

I had to jump on this set too, but unfortunately haven't had a chance to play with it yet. All of these make me want to finish the stuff I have to do and get to play for fun! Gorgeous cards, my friend!

Karen said...

I'm also a fan of this Simon Says set, and your cards are lovely! I love the die cut background you chose. It's a fabulous CAS card! Thanks for sharing with us at Color Hues!

My Paper Epiphany said...

Stunning card Loll! I love that set too:)

Anonymous said...

Love this card! Perfect with the colorhues!

kiwimeskreations said...

Oh Loll, I can see why those stamps, dies and stencils had to find their way to your place - what a beautiful set, and you have made some absolutely gorgeous cards with them - love the top one in particular!
Blessings
Maxine

Linda said...

I love it when there's a whole suite of craft products that all work so well on their own yet put them all together and it's just magic!
Your cards are beautiful. I love traditional Christmas colours and I'm a sucker for a pretty poinsettia ..... great job! xx

Julie B said...

What a fab set of cards Loll, I can quite see why you had to have the full matching set of goodies!! SSS have so many great things but its such a pain to order from the UK. Thanks for sharing at Color Hues too! :)

Sue - said...

Beautiful cards Loll. A great buy and fabulous that you made 10 cards straight away! I’ve never managed to do that.

Bobby said...

The mark of a great stamp set is the many ways you can use it and you showed us a wonderful variety on your lovely cards, Loll.

Darnell said...

Oh, man, Lolly, now you've gone and enabled a whole nother group of ladies to go shopping with these really pretty Christmas cards! I love the light and airy feel of each one with your gorgeous coloring! Love, Dolly (Thanks for linking again!)

Trina P. said...

Wow! Spotted your stencilled wreath card over at Stencil Fun before I even knew it was yours! It’s gorgeous and so are your other two here, I’m sure the rest is just as amazing. I can see why so many have bought this set.

Faith A at Daffodil Cards said...

All so very beautiful Loll, and all so different, to be honest, I had to look again at each card to see they were the "same stamp"!
Faith x

Jenny L said...

Hi Loll,
Happy Rudolf days.
My these cards are gorgeous no wonder you wanted those stamps.
They all look fantastic and such clean and crisp designs.
Thank you for joining the Rudolf Challenge.
Lots of crafty love. Jenny L. DT

Lisa Elton said...

A trio of absolute prettiness, Loll!

Leslie Miller said...

Wow, you made 10 cards and the three I'm seeing here are absolutely gorgeous! Love the whimsical nature of these stamps. Your designs are creative and sharp and perfect. I'm so often inspired to go straight to an item and shop. You've done that to me a few times! Great progress on your Christmas cards, Loll!

nancy littrell said...

WOW!!! Three Gorgeous Christmas cards using your new SSS Stamps, Dies and Stencils, Lolly:-) Nothing is quite as inspiring as getting NEW Products, especially when you were inspired by your creative friends, who had used the products. TFS all the links and I will be checking them out:-) I loved your traditional colors and CAS card designs. I hope you share all 10 of your designs..Wow!!!
P.S. We had an awesome 5 days on our Thanksgiving trip to the beach..LOTS of Eating, Sleeping and Reading:-) Just what we needed:-) Love and Hugs my sweet friend. Nancy

TK said...

It's easy to see why this is a favorite around blogland -- your cards are sheer perfection and beauty!

Christine Alexander said...

wow, awesome cards Loll, love how each card is so different. I love that stamp, die and stencil set ♥

Hannelie said...

Wow Loll ! What a feast for the eye!
So elegant,so beautiful ♥
So happy to see you in the Color Hues gallery!

Liz said...

Three stunning cards Loll, absolutely beautiful. xx

Pat said...

Absolutely gorgeous results Loll using this pretty Holly Sprigs image, such beautiful watercolouring and the designs are all wonderful, and the stencil looks great making a delightful wreath, and the super ornate mat for the first and last. x

BożenA said...

I totally agree that this kit is amazing. Your cards are really beautiful. I was especially captivated by the card with a template wreath. It's been a busy time for you, Loll.
xx

Papercraft Boutique said...

Sounds like you made a great purchase, Loll! Love the different elements and layouts for each card! They're all clean, simple, and beautiful - the kind of cards I love!
Hideko xx

Sue's Crafty Corner said...

Three gorgeous CAS cards Lol, I love them. Thank you for joining the fun at Rudolph Days this month.

Sue xx

Nancy said...

What a fabulous array of cards, Loll! I can totally see why you made that purchase. I think when I am done here I am off to check it out. Thanks...I think. Insert wink face! Love each one so much! Thanks for linking up with us at Color Hues.

Brenda said...

All of your cards are gorgeous Loll! I can definitely see why you needed this set. The cards made by Janet were gorgeous too, the Holiday Sprigs stamp set is a gorgeous set to own. I'm not looking...I'm not looking...but I want too. lol Hugs, Brenda

Brenda in IN said...

Nope, I'm not buying anymore Christmas stuff. No. Well, this is a gorgeous display of cards. I could squeeze in one more purchase this year. Oh, Loll! These are just beautiful and I love the frames.

Brenda in IN said...

Ha! I just checked and that set is out of stock. Saved by the stock shortage.

JoAnn said...

Love your gorgeous cards with this set. Your coloring is beautiful. Love the mats on the first and last card. Thanks for the shout out on my tag with this set. Have a wonderful week.

Susan said...

Wonderful variations from that stamp set! Love the traditional colours and that die cut background you used on the first and third cards!

Linda W. (ScrappinBari) said...

Three beauties with that set, Loll - glad Janet enabled you (and not me - my crafty budget went bonkers already...). Hard to pick a fave so I won't!

Marcia Hill said...

WOW!!! I can see why you HAD to have this stamp, stencil & die set Loll...all of your cards are FABULOUS!! I can't pick a favorite either...they're all beautiful!! Hugs. :0)

Darlene said...

WOW! Such gorgeous creations! LOVE them all! You are so talented!! Thanks so much for joining in the fun at our STENCIL FUN challenge! Good Luck and we hope you’ll come back often. We appreciate your support!

Darlene
STENCIL FUN CHALLENGE
DAR’S CRAFTY CREATIONS

Janet a.k.a. swanlady21 said...

Simply wonderful stamp/die/stencil set isn't it?!
Three gorgeous cards. Love that rectangle frame die - which one is it? You see now you are enabling me. :)

Cindy Beach said...

I'm glad that I'm not the only one who readily hops on-line to make a purchase, Loll! I'm thrilled to see each of your gorgeous cards made with the new supplies. The peace card is exquisite, I love it! We are so glad you have joined us at Color Hues!

Ina G said...

Fabulous choices with your purchase Loll. These cards are so beautiful. Love them!

Julia Aston said...

How wonderful to use the same pieces for 3 beautiful cards Loll!