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.
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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)
Challenges:
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)
Challenges:
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
ReplyDeleteWhat 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!
ReplyDeleteA tri of loveliness, Loll. Can't choose a fave.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful cards Loll, that was a great buy :) Cathy x
ReplyDeleteI 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!
ReplyDeleteI'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!
ReplyDeleteStunning card Loll! I love that set too:)
ReplyDeleteLove this card! Perfect with the colorhues!
ReplyDeleteOh 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!
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Maxine
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!
ReplyDeleteYour cards are beautiful. I love traditional Christmas colours and I'm a sucker for a pretty poinsettia ..... great job! xx
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! :)
ReplyDeleteBeautiful cards Loll. A great buy and fabulous that you made 10 cards straight away! I’ve never managed to do that.
ReplyDeleteThe 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.
ReplyDeleteOh, 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!)
ReplyDeleteWow! 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.
ReplyDeleteAll 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"!
ReplyDeleteFaith x
Hi Loll,
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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
A trio of absolute prettiness, Loll!
ReplyDeleteWow, 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!
ReplyDeleteWOW!!! 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!!!
ReplyDeleteP.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
It's easy to see why this is a favorite around blogland -- your cards are sheer perfection and beauty!
ReplyDeletewow, awesome cards Loll, love how each card is so different. I love that stamp, die and stencil set ♥
ReplyDeleteWow Loll ! What a feast for the eye!
ReplyDeleteSo elegant,so beautiful ♥
So happy to see you in the Color Hues gallery!
Three stunning cards Loll, absolutely beautiful. xx
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely 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
ReplyDeleteI 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.
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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!
ReplyDeleteHideko xx
Three gorgeous CAS cards Lol, I love them. Thank you for joining the fun at Rudolph Days this month.
ReplyDeleteSue xx
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.
ReplyDeleteAll 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
ReplyDeleteNope, 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.
ReplyDeleteHa! I just checked and that set is out of stock. Saved by the stock shortage.
ReplyDeleteLove 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.
ReplyDeleteWonderful variations from that stamp set! Love the traditional colours and that die cut background you used on the first and third cards!
ReplyDeleteThree 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!
ReplyDeleteWOW!!! 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)
ReplyDeleteWOW! 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!
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Simply wonderful stamp/die/stencil set isn't it?!
ReplyDeleteThree gorgeous cards. Love that rectangle frame die - which one is it? You see now you are enabling me. :)
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!
ReplyDeleteFabulous choices with your purchase Loll. These cards are so beautiful. Love them!
ReplyDeleteHow wonderful to use the same pieces for 3 beautiful cards Loll!
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