Tim Holtz/Simon Says Stamp - Tiny Text

Hello my friends, Simon Says Stamp have just released 6 new die sets to co-ordinate with Tim Holtz/Stampers Anonymous stamp sets, don't you know. If you missed the Live launch, you can catch up over on Simon Says Stamp YouTube Channel HERE and check out the stamps and dies HERE.

I had lots of fun using the dies that co-ordinate with the Tiny Text set of stamps to make 2 for the price of one love themed cards. I am so excited that these dies can also be used with Tiny Text Halloween and Tiny Text Christmas stamp sets, making them a great value for money purchase.

I began by creating a background on an A2 panel of Distress Watercolor card using Kitsch Flamingo and Picked Raspberry Distress Oxide inks and a Distress Sprayer.

I flipped the Tiny Text stamp set over, inked the centre with Versafine Clair Nocturne ink and pressed the panel on to the stamps to transfer the ink.

I die-cut the laced edged heart from Distress Watercolor card using Simon Says Stamp Lace Heart wafer dies, die-cut the small heart from the stamped panel and fixed in place with Distress Collage Medium. I set aside the stamped panel to be used later.

I stamped the individual sentiments from Tiny Text on to Distress Black HeavyStock, inked with Versamark ink, sprinkled with White Embossing Powder.

I created a second panel on Distress Watercolor card using Picked Raspberry Distress Oxide ink, die-cut the smaller heart from the panel using the Lace Heart die, set aside to use later and trimmed the panel to 3.3/4" x 5". I fixed the stamped Lace Heart die-cut in place with Distress Collage Medium and added a Black Twine bow. I die-cut the stamped and embossed sentiments using Simon Says Stamp Tiny Text co-ordinating dies and added to the heart, popped up with Black 3D Foam Squares to create dimension.

I trimmed the original stamped panel to 3.3/4" x 5", added the Lace Heart die-cut around the aperture and inserted the inked heart into the negative space popped up on Simon Says Stamp Thin 3D Foam Squares.

I stamped the Tiny Text sentiments on to Distress Watercolor card, inked with Versafine Clair Nocturne ink, sprinkled with Clear Embossing Powder and heat set, I die-cut using the Tiny Text co-ordinating dies, fixed to the card using Black 3D Foam Squares and added a black hemp twine bow and small hearts from the Lace Heart die set.

To finish, I matted both panels on to 4" x 5.1/4" white card blanks.

I'll be back soon to share more makes using the new co-ordinating die sets. In the meantime, have fun with whatever you're making.

Hugs Kath xxx

Simon Says - Masculine

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...

MASCULINE

I created a Father's Day card using Tim Holtz/Idea-ology Neutral Palette Collection 8"x8" papers, Stampers Anonymous Distinquished and Sign Painter and Simon Says Stamp Sign Painter co-ordinating dies and Sizzix Tailored Thinlits.

I trimmed the Tim Holtz Idea-ology Neutral Palette Collection paper to 4" x 5.1/4" and stamped the umbrella and pocket watch from Tim Holtz/Stampers Anonymous Distinguished, inked with Versafine Clair Nocturne Ink.

I shaded around the edges with Scorched Timber Distress Ink using a Tiny Blending Tool and domed foam.

I added a torn strip of a co-ordinating Neutral Palette Collection paper, stamped the letters from Tim Holtz/Stampers Anonymous Sign Painter, inked with Versafine Clair Nocturne ink, on to a scrap of Distress Kraft Heavystock, die-cut with the co-ordinating Sign Painter dies and fixed to the panel with 3D Foam Squares.

I changed my mind about the Sign Painter letters and re-stamped on to Distress Mixed Media HeavyStock, die-cut and fixed over the originals using Distress Collage Medium.

I die-cut the hat, jacket and tie from Distress Kraft and Mixed Media HeavyStock using Tim Holtz/Sizzix Tailored Thinlits. I shaded the edges with Scorched Timber Distress Ink, assembled and fixed to the panel using 3D Foam Squares.

I added splatters using Simon Says Stamp Pawsitively Perfect Gold Splatter Medium and matted the panel on to a top-folding A2 Distress Mixed Media HeavyStock card.

The products used to create this project are available from Simon Says Stamp and are listed below. Thank you for supporting me if you use my affiliate links to shop, at no cost to you. I truly appreciate it.

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

You can also follow Simon Says Stamp on Instagram

and if you use Instagram...

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 - Add A Rainbow of Colour

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

The first challenge of the month is when the Design Team feature one particular brand/company and this month we are all using the fabulous products from Dylusions/Dyan Reaveley. You don't have to use these products to join in the challenge but we would to see what you make with them if you have them in your stash.

We are also welcoming back the lovely and very talented Ann Chuang as our Designer In The Spotlight. If you haven't visited Ann's Blog before, please pop by, you are in for a real treat.

The theme for this week is...

ADD A RAINBOW OF COLOUR

I made a card using Distress Mini Ink Cubes to create a rainbow background, Dylusions Write Now Small Stencil, Dylusions Black Marble Ink Spray, Tim Holtz/Sizzix Wildflower Stems 2 and Alphanumeric Tiny Type Lower Thinlits.

I began swiping Barn Door, Mustard Seed, Spiced Marmalade, Peeled Paint, Salty Ocean and Dusty Concord Distress Mini Ink Cubes across a 3" x 5.1/4" panel of Distress Watercolor card, spritzed with water and dried to create a rainbow background.

I added a Dylusions Creative Dyary Sticker from my stash, spritzed Dylusions Black Marble Ink Spray on to my glass media mat and pounced through the Dylusions Write Now Small Stencil using a Mini Round Blending Tool to create banners for the sentiments.

I die-cut Tim Holtz/Sizzix Wildflower Stems 2 Thinlits from Distress Watercolor card and fixed in place with Distress Collage Medium.

I die-cut the wording from Distress Watercolor card  using Tim Holtz/Sizzix Tiny Type Lower Thinlits and fixed to the stencilled areas. I used a Sakura White Gelly Roll Pen to add highlights to the Creative Dyary Sticker.

To finish, I matted the panel on to an A2 piece of Distress Black HeavyStock and fixed to an A1 White card blank.

You can find all the products used in this project, linked 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

You can also follow Simon Says Stamp on Instagram

and if you use Instagram...

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 - Always There Blog Hop Day 2

Hi my friends, welcome to my stop on Day 2 of the Simon Says Stamp Blog Hop for the Always There release. I'm thrilled to be joining lots of talented friends and designers to share inspiration using products from this fabulous release and you can check out all the products in the release HERE.

Simon Says Stamp has a blog hop exclusive give-away, the Exclusive and "Not Yet Released" Hot Mess 3" x 4" stamp set  will be automatically added to your cart that contains any of the Always There products! This gift with purchase will be valid until 31st May at 11:59 pm ET or while supplies last.

I created a trio of cards using the beautiful Floral Word Builder 6" x 8" stamp set, Floral Word Builder Sentiments 3" x 4" stamp set and Rounded Rectangles dies.

I began by creating pale pastel backgrounds on A2 panels of Distress Watercolor card using Spun Sugar, Tumbled Glass and Scattered Straw Distress Oxide inks.

I stamped the Simon Says Stamp Floral Word Builder images on to the panels inked with Versafine Clair Nocturne ink to create the words.

I coloured the images using Distress Watercolor Pencils (colours listed below) and a Detail Water Brush, added dots to the flower centers with a Sakura Black Glaze Pen and splatters on the background to match the colours of the flowers.

I die-cut A2 white side folding card blanks using the largest of the Simon Says Stamp Rounded Rectangles Dies, placing the edge of the die slightly off the the left hand edge of the cards.

I used the second largest Rounded Rectangles Die to cut the stamped panels.

I fixed the panels to the cards using Simon Says Stamp Pawsitively Perfect Craft Glue. I stamped the Floral Word Builder sentiments on to scraps of Distress Black HeavyStock, inked with Versamark ink, sprinkled with White Embossing Powder and heat set. I die-cut the sentiments using the smallest Rounded Rectangles Die and fixed in place with Simon Says Stamp Thin 3D Foam Squares.

Distress Watercolor Pencils used - Spun Sugar to add shading to the letters, Fossilized Amber, Wild Honey, Shabby Shutters and Scorched Timber.

Distress Watercolor Pencils used - Wild Honey to add shading to  the letters, Saltwater Taffy, Picked Raspberry, Tumbled Glass, and Rustic Wilderness.

Distress Watercolor Pencils - Tumbled Glass to add shading to the letters, Spun Sugar, Saltwater Taffy, Pine Needles and Scorched Timber.

If you've arrived from the very talented Caryn Davies blog, you're in the right place but if you happen to get lost along the way, the list of participants below will help you get back on track. Your Next stop on the hop is the amazing Carly Minner.

·  Simon Says Stamp Blog 

·  Barbara Tarayao

·  Emily Midgett

·  Nichol Spohr

·  Nicky Meek

·  Tina Smith

·  Heather Ruwe

·  Keisha Charles

·  Lisa Addesa

·  Sandi MacIver

·  Miriam Prantner

·  Alberto Gava

·  Caryn Davies

·  Kath Stewart (you are here)

·  Carly Minner

·  Natasha Polite

You'll find more inspiration from the release on Simon Says Stamp Always There Gallery HERE and if you make anything with the release, we would love you to share with us all in the Gallery. If you missed Day 1 of the Blog Hop, you can catch up HERE. In the meantime, I'm off to make myself a cuppa, find a comfy sofa and enjoy an afternoon of blog hopping and be inspired by all the makes.

Hugs Kath xxx