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Simon Says Stamp Let's Connect Release...

Morning!  I've got a little something to share with you as part of Simon Says Stamp's new release, Let's Connect!  Such a fun, playful, and versatile release.  I have used (what I think is my most favorite floral background stamp ever) the Spring Flowers Cling Stamp.  

I stamped it on yellow cardstock using watermark ink and then heat embossed it using white embossing powder.  I then sponged ink over my embossed images using pinks,  yellows, and peaches, and then spritzed water over my background.  Since I wasn't quite ready to quit, I used Tonic watercolor pencils as well, needing the bit of detailed coloring in certain spots such as the centers of my flowers.  I then used the Border Bling:  Postage die from Ink to Paper to create a frame from my stamped background.

I added a second frame in white using the Ink to Paper Border Bling:  Skinny Diagonals die around the opening.  I added a sentiment to the center of my card from Ink to Paper's Many Anenomes stamp set along with sweet florals using the Nature's Background stamp set.

Thanks for visiting!  Hugs and love to you all.

Melissa

ink to paper JUNE!...

Hello!  I'm back to share my Ink to Paper cards created for the June release...so much to love this release!

My first card uses the delightful, new Playful Patterns stamp set and dies.  This set is centered around baby-themed cards, but can also be used for other, happy occasions.

I used the new Love to Layer:  Aztec dies to create layered behind my rainbow and clouds....these are a must have die collection!

The same Playful Patterns stamp set and dies were used on this card as well, just switching up the colors and sentiments from the set.  I adore the chubby sunshine and rainbow images:).  You'll see the Love to Layer:  Aztec dies used again on this card as well.

More of a happy hello card here, created with the Playful Patterns set and dies...isn't it fun and inspiring?!

Moving on to the new Feathered Friends Mini stamp set and die and the new To Die For Sentiments:  You Brighten My Life and Love to Layer:  Scalloped Circles.  I added in flowers from the Cake Creations stamp set...my favorite tiny floral set.

On this card, I used the new Flourishing Florals stamp set and dies and To Die For Sentiments:  Long Distance Hug.  I used the Border Bling:  Hearts in the background, followed by the Mix & Mat:  Pretty Brackets die.

Inside this card, I used the new Inside Greetings:  Sending Hugs, which I stamped on the new Love to Layer:  Aztec die.


More of the lovely Flourishing Florals were used on this card with sentiments used from the new Just Sentiments:  Hugs stamp set.  The Love to Layer:  Scalloped Circle die was used to create my focal point, and in the background I used the Stencil Basics:  Dots.

One of my most favorite group of products this release are the new Vintage Postage stamp set, the Vintage Postage:  Sentiments stamp set, the Border Bling: Postage Frames, and Border Bling:  Skinny Postage Frames, all used on this card.  My center sentiment is from the new Just Sentiments:  Hugs stamp set and is stamped on a Double Ended Banner die.  My felt accents are from the Tag Creations:  Lemon die collection and the From the Heart die collection.

Lastly, I used the new Dear Friend stamp set on my Sympathy card.  My stems and leaves were stamped on the new Border Bling:  Tribal Frame.  You can also catch a peek at the new Border Bling:  Skinny Postage die, and new Love to Layer:  Scalloped Circles die.

Supplies listed below.  

Thanks for visiting...sending you a big hug!

 

Melis

 

love & hugs...

Good morning!  I hope your holiday season is treating you kindly and that you're enjoying all of the wonderful sights and sounds of the season.  I'm here to share a few card I created with the Ink to Paper December release.  There'e so many sweet things to love about this release.  All of the new (and some old) products I've used are linked for you below.  

My first card uses the beautiful On the Border:  From the Heart Frame die, the Border Bling:  Tiny Hearts die, and the To Die for Sentiments:  Love die.  

The sweet scalloped hearts used on my next card are from the new I Heart You die collection as well as the sentiment from the I Heart You stamp set.  I love that these die cut hearts can be stamped and layered in lots of different colors and combinations.

Next on this card, I've used the new All About You stamp set and coordinating dies and the new On the Border:  From the Heart Border die.  This stamp set has PLAID HEARTS!  So cute :).

This card was so much fun to create.  I've used the new A Little Wispy stamp set and dies along with the I Heart You die again.

The new Cup of Love stamp set and dies were used on my next card.  I love the dies in this set...a lemon and sweet florals!

The new Simply Sweet:  Sending stamp set and dies were used on this card.  I ADORE this set!  Once again I've used the Border Bling:  Tiny Hearts die in the background.

 

I'll have a few more card using other new sets to share with you soon, so check back!

Thanks for all of your kind words of encouragement and thoughtfulness.  I cherish you all.

Melis

 

Swirling Clouds...

Hello!  I'm sharing the darling, new Swirling Clouds dies from Ink to Paper today.  I've combined it with the Bon Voyage stamp set...these two sets pair perfectly!

I die cut my clouds from watercolor cardstock and then sponged on ink in Aqua Mist, Hawaiian Shores, Summer Sunrise, and Hibiscus Burst.  I then spritzed on water and dapped off the excess using a paper towel.

I used the Sunburst Stencil to create my background and then added my clouds, tiny airplane, and my sentiment, which is stamped on a die cut from the Tag Creations:  Delightful Bunch.

 

And, a little bonus for you today, created with the new Caught in My Web die and stamp set, the new Ghosts & Ghoulies stamp set and dies, and the new To Die For Sentiments:  Halloween...all available now!

Happy weekend!

Melis

 

ink to paper august...

Hello Dear  Friends!  It's been a while.  Thank you for hanging in there with me.  I wanted to share my fun Ink to Paper August projects with you.  I'm so happy it's the onset of Fall crafting :).  

My first project might be my most favorite of the month.  It uses the darling Tag Creations:  Delightful Bunch stamp set and coordinating dies.

Supplies used on You're Loved a Bunch Bag:

The sweet Birdie stamp set and dies were used on my next card.  Love the tiny bird cages :).

Supplies used on Happy Anniversary Card:

The new Lovely Leaves stamp set and dies are a must have in your stamping stash.  I've also used the new Thankful Thoughts stamp set and dies on this card as well.  I love stamping leaves in non-traditional colors.

Supplies used on So Very Blessed Card:

More Lovely Leaves used on this card along with the new Just Sentiments:  Grateful Heart.

Supplies used on Grateful Heart Card:

The new On the Border:  Fall Foliage dies are completely stunning.  I've paired them with the new Inside Greetings:  Gratitude and To Die for Sweet Blessings.

Supplies used on Blessed Card:

I had so much fun creating this card, using the dies from the new It's a Sign:  Love & Kindness with felt...love flowers cut from felt and layered together.

Supplies used on Love and Kindness Card:

Lastly, the new Tent Style Packaging die paired with the Monster dies will sure make for some fun Halloween goodie bags this October.  These are so easy to whip up!

Supplies used on Tricks & Treats bag:

I appreciate your love and support and patience with me.  Thank you for checking in on me and all of your prayers.  One day I will share my story.

Melis