Simon Says - Inspired By Music

Hi Everyone...welcome to another week on the Simon Says Stamp Monday Challenge Blog. Thank you for joining us for last week's challenge and we hope you can join us this week too because

and the theme for this week is...

INSPIRED BY MUSIC

I created a card inspired by the Nat King Cole classic Autumn Leaves using Tim Holtz/Stampers Anonymous Nature's Wonder stamp set with Simon Says co-ordinating dies, Tim Holtz/Sizzix Alphanumeric Bulletin Thinlits and the music notes from Idea-ology Christmas 2024 Collage Paper.

I trimmed Distress Watercolor card to 4.3/4" x 6.3/4" and coloured using a Distress Custom Blend ink pad created with Distress Ink and Distress Oxide re-inkers, colours are linked below.

I placed the leaf stamps from Tim Holtz/Stampers Anonymous Nature's Wonder on to a Tim Holtz Grid Block, inked with Rusty Hinge, Frayed Burlap and Forest Moss Distress Oxide inks, spritzed with water and stamped randomly over the background.

I tore the music notes Collage Paper into strips. Applying Distress Collage Medium directly to the background would reactivate the inks, so I applied the Collage Medium to the back of each strip, laid on the background and carefully pressed into place with a small paintbrush.

I die-cut the letters from the panel using Tim Holtz/Sizzix Alphanumeric Bulletin Thinlits and fixed the panel to a 5" x 7" panel of Distress Black Two Tone Woodgrain cardstock which is discontinued and I have linked Distress Black HeavyStock as an alternative below.

I die-cut the leaves from a panel of Distress Watercolor card using the Simon Says Nature's Wonder co-ordinating dies to use as a stamping template.

I fixed the co-ordinating stamps into the negative spaces and picked up on the lid of my stamping platform. I replaced the die-cuts back into their negative spaces, inked with a mix of Peeled Paint, Forest Moss, Rusty Hinge, Frayed Burlap and Walnut Stain Distress Oxide inks, sprayed with water qnd stamped. The template will be stored with the stamps and dies for future use.

I added splatters of Scorched Timber Distress Ink to the die-cuts and arranged on the panel with Distress Collage Medium and Simon Says Black Foam Squares to create dimension.

I fixed Simon Says Black Foam Squares to the die-cut letters and fixed back into their negative spaces.

To finish I added a Tim Holtz/Idea-ology Chit Chat Sticker matted on to a scrap of white card and added a white hemp twine bow.

You can find all the products I used over at Simon Says Stamp, just click on the links below

Why don't you pop over to the Monday Challenge Blog and check out the amazing creations from my very talented Design Team mates and as always you have until Monday 8am Ohio time...1pm UK time...2pm CET to join in with the chance to win a $25 voucher to spend online at Simon Says Stamp

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please add #sssmchallenge to your entry uploads so we can see them on there too

I look forward to seeing what you create this week...

Have Fun and Happy Crafting

Hugs Kath xxx

Simon Says - STAMPtember Best Witches

Hello my friends, I'm back to share more projects using products from the Simon Says Stamp STAMPtember release. You can check out all the amazing products from the release HERE.

I created another two cards using the adorable ghosts from Costume Ghost Parade, CZ Designs Trick or Treat 2 and sentiments from the Best Witches 6" x 8" stamp set.

I began by die-cutting Tim Holtz/Sizzix Cobweb Thinlits once from Distress Black HeavyStock and once from Gina K Masking Paper. This die is discontinued and if you don't have it I have linked Tim Holtz /Sizzix Vault Frights Thinlits below as an alternative. I fixed the black cobweb to Distress Watercolor card using Distress Collage Medium, applying a coat over the panel to ensure it was properly stuck down. I fixed the masking paper cobweb to Distress Black HeavyStock, inked over the panel with Simon Says White Pigment Ink, removed the mask and dried.

I added splatters of Dina Wakley Black Gloss Spray, inked around the edges of the panels with Scorched Timber Distress Ink on the left and Black Soot Distress Crayon on the right.

I trimmed the panels down to 4" x 4.1/2", matted on to A2 panels of Distress Black HeavyStock and added a small strip of Simon Says Stamp Orange Peel and Green Leaf Cardstock. I inked the sentiments from Simon Says Best Witches stamp set with Versamark ink, stamped on to the bottom of the panels, sprinkled with White Embossing Powder and heat set. I die-cut the shadow section from CZ designs Trick or Treat 2 from the same colour cardstock, inked the edges with Scorched Timber Distress Ink, added the wording die-cut from Distress Black HeavyStock and fixed to the panels using Simon Says Thin Foam Squares.

I die cut the Simon Says Costume Ghost Parade from Distress Watercolor card, Distress Black HeavyStock, Orange Peel and Green Leaf cardstocks, assembled and fixed to the panels with Simon Says Thin Foam Squares. I wound Black/White Bakers Twine across the bottom of the panels and tied in a bow.

To finish I matted the panels on to top-folding A2 white card blanks.

Hugs Kath xxx

Tim Holtz/Ranger Distress Rock Candy Glitter Release

Hello my friends, today is very exciting with the latest release from Tim Holtz and Ranger. We now have the original Distress Rock Candy Glitter and the new addition to the family, Distress Rock Candy Chunky Glitter, in new sized super cute jars, collector items for sure. I've been a big fan of Distress Rock Candy Glitter forever but the new Chunky Glitter is an absolutely gorgeous mix of sparkly goodness.

I created a card using both new products with Tim Holtz/Sizzix Simple Plaid and BrushStrokes 2 Thinlits and the glittery sparkle is truly amazing.

I trimmed Distress Watercolor card to 4.1/4" x 5.1/2" and covered with a sheet of double sided adhesive. I die-cut Tim Holtz/Sizzix Simple Plaid Thinlits from Sizzix Eclectic Surfacez Lilac cardstock and trimmed to create a top and bottom corner.

I peeled off the Double Adhesive carrier sheet, carefully placed the Simple Plaid die-cuts and poured the Distress Rock Candy Chunky Glitter over the whole panel. I tapped off the excess, placed the panel in a sheet of folded over copy paper and patted it down on to the adhesive.

I die-cut the Tim Holtz/Sizzix BrushStrokes 2 Thinlits from Sizzix Eclectic Surfacez Cardstock.

I coloured the accent details and around the edges of the flowers with Rusty Hinge and Seedless Preserves Mini Distress Oxide inks using Distress Mini Blending Brushes and assembled using Distress Collage Medium.

I repeated the process on the leaves using Cracked Pistachio and Peeled Paint Mini Distress Blending Brushes.

I applied a thin coat of Distress Collage Medium to the die-cuts using a small paintbrush, dipped them into Distress Rock Candy Glitter and set aside to dry.

I trimmed the panel to 4" x 5.1/4", shaped the die-cuts to create dimension and fixed in place with Distress Collage Medium and Simon Says Thin Foam Squares.

Check out the beautiful sparkle

To finish I matted the panel on to Distress Black HeavyStock, added Tim Holtz Idea-ology Thoughts Label Stickers, Pink Fresh Studio Starry Sky Glitter Drops and fixed to a white card blank.

Hugs Kath xxx

Simon Says - STAMPtember 2025 Blog Party

Hi my friends, woohoo, it's that time of year when we are all excited about the Simon Says Stamp 16th  STAMPtember party, a month long celebration of stamps, dies, stencils and you're invited to join in the fun. You can check out all the fabulous products in the STAMPtember release HERE.

Throughout STAMPtember, Simon Says Stamp will be celebrating every day, posting exclusive collaborations, contests, prizes, special promotions, announcements and even more surprises on Simon Says Stamp Blog. To get the party started, there's a special STAMPtember BLOG PARTY today on Simon's Blog and I'm thrilled to be joining lots of creative friends from around the world to share lots of inspiration using the new products - click HERE to join the party where you can check out the list of many participants. You will also find a promotional code on each blog participating in the party to receive a free gift with any or qualifying purchase so be sure to check out all the participants. And, woohoo, if you follow the instructions below and use the code HPBEE at checkout, you'll get the adorable Happy Bee Day stamp and die set free with a $100+ purchase. The offer is valid until September 3rd at 11.59 pm ET or while supplies last. Don't forget to check out the Simon Says Stamp Gallery HERE for even more STAMPtember inspiration.

I created a fun spooky card using Simon Says Stamp Spooky Eyes 6" x 6" Layering Stencils, CZ Designs Trick or Treat 2 and Costume Ghost Parade dies.

I inked through the first of two Spooky Eyes 6" x 6" layering stencils on to an A2 panel of Distress Watercolor card using Twisted Citron and Ripe Persimmon Distress Oxide inks and Mini Round Blending Tools.

I placed the second layering stencil on the panel and traced through with a Momento Black Marker to add the pupils on the spooky eyes.

I inked around the edges of the panel with Black Soot Distress Oxide ink using a Mini Round Blending Tool, added water splatters and dried.

I die-cut CZ Designs Trick or Treat 2 from Distress Black HeavyStock for the shadow section and die-cut the words twice from Distress Watercolor card to create dimension. Before die-cutting the words I fixed a Sizzix Adhesive Sheet to the back of the card which makes fixing the intricate die-cuts in place super easy and eliminates the need for messy glue. I trimmed the panel to 4" x 5.1/4", fixed the sentiment panel in place with Simon Says Thin Foam Squares and fixed to an A2 white card blank covered with Distress Black HeavyStock.

I die-cut the Costume Ghost Parade ghosts and pumpkins from Distress Black HeavyStock, Distress Watercolor card and Distress Watercolor card coloured with the same Distress Oxide inks used on the background, assembled and fixed in place with Simon Says Thin Foam Squares.

I'm off to make myself a cuppa, find a comfy sofa and head on over to the blog party. I can't wait to see all the fabulous inspiration from the participants using products from the STAMPtember release and you can find even more inspiration over on the Simon Says Stamp STAMPtember Gallery HERE.

Hugs Kath xxx