WELCOME to the Simon Says Stamp Blog Hop!!
I am SO super-duper-jumping-out-of-my-skin-with-excitement happy to be here today!!!
I hope you've been enjoying the hop, I know I have! If this is your first stop, then feel free to go back to the start HERE (at the Simon Says Stamp blog) so that you can see everyone who is involved in this fun event. (psst, be sure to read all the way to the bottom for a chance at a GIVEAWAY!!)
SO obviously by now you all are aware that Simon Says Stamp have released their very own line of steel dies!!! They. Are. GORGEOUS.
I made two projects for you today, and a video showing you how the second one (a layout) was put together.
Here is my first project, using both the Star Border die and the Brilliant and Strong dies
To make the 'Brilliant' diecut stand out (even more), I cut it three times. The bottom layer, I coloured in with BG10 copic marker (to create a 'drop-shadow'), the next two were white cardstock, but the very top layer, I covered in Stardust Stickles :) SO pretty.
Here you can see the shimmer and dimension--up close, it looks just like a store bought embellishment rather than paper!
For my second project (I couldn't stop at one...) I made a layout. As soon as I saw the Brilliant, Strong, Anything words, I knew what I wanted to do.
here is the layout for you--
I made a (fairly quick :)) video showing you how the whole layout came together!
Well that's it from me for today--I could have made at least another TEN projects using these dies just off the top of my head, but thought I'd better let you get going onto the next person on the hop!
Don't forget to leave a comment, because one lucky reader will be randomly drawn to receive my favourite die, the STAR BORDER! How amazing is Heidi for offering up a prize PER blog on this hop?! She's a star!! (teehee, couldn't help myself)
Once you're done commenting, please go straight over to the beautiful Lorraine's blog, to see what amazing project she created!
Thank you so much for visiting!
sending you crafty smiles :)
Linda xx
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315 comments:
1 – 200 of 315 Newer› Newest»Beautifully simple yet complex!!! Love it love it love it!!
your layout is so adorable and your card is awesome...I soooo love that star die...love how you used it and those sentiments are so fun...thanks for sharing..
Love all the chevrons !! Great layout and card ! TFS and a chance to win.
These are so so cute. With soft colors and summer spirit. Thanks for the chance to win.
Great fun! Popping out the little stars is a great idea!
Love that you did 2 beautiful projects to inspire and delight!
Fabulous card and layout! Love how you used the stars and your layout is adorable!
Linda, your card and layout are friggin amazing. OH MY GOSH!
Oh your star card is so fun! Too much gluing for me,;) but still a fun card for someone to receive!
Beautiful work, Linda! I just love the way you disbursed the multi colored stars... it's party time! :) :)
*mwah*
Steph
Simon Says Stamp!
CUTE! What an awesome star card! wow.
These are both gorgeous!!! I love the stars on the card, and I am jealous of your patience if you glued each one of those down! Oh my goodness I cannot believe you stamped that whole background on your layout! You are my hero! Awesome projects! :)
Love both your layout and your card, your card is amazingly brilliant...just like you! :)
Brilliantly amazing "die"-signs! Wow! Those starts make me smile - as does that sweet little happy-faced girlie! Love, love, love!
So cute and OMGosh! That page is Adorable!! TFS!
Oh, how I LOVE those tiny stars and that shimmery sentiment! Awesome stuff!
Absolutely stunning layout! Love what you did with the title!
Love your card and layout! TFS!
Lovely card and layout!! I really love the CAS and striking card!! Thanks for a chance to win!
I am madly in love with your star card! Gorgeous!!! TFS!
love the clean and simple card..awesome.
Awww! That star card is SO sweet!!! I LOVE it!!! And the layout is SO amazing! (:
Love both projects, the card really grabbed my attention. Beautifully done:)
I love all the stars!
The words are so dellicate, LOVELY!
Great layout and card. Love those layers on the card with the sentiment.
Love your cards. Lots of great inspiration on your blog.
Wonderful! I was wondering if we would see some confetti, and I LOVE the layout! What a wonderful message for your daughter!
Great card and layout! I love how you used the words on the layout!
Your 'brilliant' card is, well, brillant! I love the layered idea. And that star die is perfect for my current patriotic project. So fun! Thanks for making my day!
Love that star die! Your card and layout are gorgeous!!!! Thanks for a chance to win!
Show me more! Both card and page are amazing. So creative! Love the layered word ideas. Thanks for a chance to win.
I love your star card! That was a great idea to use the pop-outs! Thank you for the chance to win!
Great card and layout. Thanks for the chance to win!
beautiful projects, i just love the handwritten dies, so unique!
Thanks for the lovely video and great projects! I am loving these dies! :-)
Love your layout but your card is AMAZING! great dies! Loving this blog hop!
Love your card! The stars are so fun.
Beautiful card and page! I love how you made the word Brilliant stand out with 3 layers.
Love how you used these dies and was happy to see a scrapbook layout. I, too, am excited about the SS dies.
Love the way you used those stars. And you LO is adorable!!!
Your card and layout are totally brilliant! I love your creativity, especially how you used the die cut words on the layout, such a great idea! And the card is simply perfect!
Love your card and layout! Love all the new Dies, thanks the chance to win :-)
Brilliant card and layout. I like how you layered the word Brilliant on the card.
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Your LO is great, but the card is just beautiful. Cutting 3 of the word is a fantastic idea. I am loving these dies!
Wonderful layout and beautiful card, Linda! Thanks for the video. And, thanks for the chance to win one of these awesome dies!
Adorable card and layout!
You are so talented!! I love both of your projects!
Such a sweet layout... thanks for the chance to win.
Ahh Linda they are both so gorgeous! The star card is so perfect in it's rainbow glittery goodness and that layout just melts my heart! Great job sweetie!!
Wonderful projects! I love the card with all of those stars and the layout is adorable.
I love the scrapbook page layout and design...super cute!
I love how you used the words in your layout!!
Love both your projects, Linda!! The star card is so adorable! The stars make me think of cake sprinkles!! ;D
Great projects Linda...I think the use of the word dies on the layout though is my favorite. What a beautiful tribute to the little girls in our lives. Thanks for sharing.
Brilliant use of the star border....... Loving all of the SSS dies! Thanks!
Beautiful page! Thank you for sharing the process!
Beautiful projects, love the layout, thanks for the video. Thanks for the chance to win.
Nice cards & wonderful give-away! thank you.
wow your ideas on the card and layout are first class. thanks for sharing!! :) *denise*
Linda...loved the way you used the stars from the punch! Great idea :)
Really enjoyed your video! Love how you used the die cuts! It is really a gorgeous layout! Thanks for sharing and for the chance to win!
Very creative use of the star die!. Thanks for the chance to win.
Love these so much Linda! Washi! Chevrons! Tab! Just makes me happy. And the drop shadow is brilliant!
Loved hearing your sweet voice in the video, too! xo!
Wow, what stunning work you have shown us! I especially love the "brilliant" and how you layered it!
Love your card and layout! Great work!
I love the border dies.
love the card & layout!
thank you for the chance :)
I LOVE your layout. just beautiful
What a great card and fabulous layout. I love how you used the dies on them.
Brilliant card & lovely LO. The stars are gorgeous :)
You guys are AMAZING. Love how all of you come up with these dies.
Excellent work, Linda! You have used these dies splendidly!
I absolutely love that card! Thank you for sharing it! Pat K.
I'm glad you used the "anything" in the brillant and strong set. I wasn't sure how it would be used. Thanks!
I like your work! Lovely ideas.
brilliant card. thanks for the inspiration and the chance to win.
Your daughter is precious!
Thank you so much for all your tips, they are really helpful! I never thought to use spray adhesive for fine detailed dies, so I appreciate it! Love your fun banner, too!
Thanks so much for all your inspiration, and for a chance to win this beautiful die!!!
The card is "brilliant"! I love all the colorful little stars! And the layout is just beautiful.
Your card is brilliant!!!! And the LO is really neat, too!
The LO is gorgeous and so is your daughter. And you card is so clean and wonderful. Thanks for the tutorial.
Wow! I love your projects! Cute!
simple but gorgeous. love the dies. thanks for a chance to win
Love that star card..Wowzers!
That layout is so lovely and the card too! Thank you for sharing and for the chance to win!
Yasmin
I am so amazed how creatively these dies are being used. Another artist at work her for sure!! I love both these examples!
Lovely card. I love those little stars!
Wowsers Linda! I just adore your layout - super cute! That card is super creative - love those stars!!! Awesome use of the new dies!
Lovein these dies! great card. Thanks for a chance to win.
loving the card! :)
Thanks for sharing your lovely projects, and thanks for the chance to win
These are Beautiful. I was thinking of the same type of design with those pop outs of those dies. Thanks for the Gorgeous visual. Smooches... Felicia - frankleecrafts [at] gmail [dot] com
Totally beautiful projects. Thank you for sharing the inspiration!!
Ulrika from Sweden
Lovely card and layout!I love how you used the word dies on your layout...brilliant!
Gorgeous creations Linda :-) the starry card is fab and I love the LO ,,, perfect :-)
luv
Lols x x x
I can't believe how amazing those die cut words are, soooooo stunning!
Love your ideas....these dies look like they are going to be lots of fun....hope I win....lol
I love all those little stars! That die would be tons of fun.
Great card! Thanks for giving us a chance to win.
Very nice projects! I love how you used the words on your page layout. Perfect!
These are my favorite cards to create Sweet & Simple!
Gorgeous projects, Linda! :)
Wonderful projects! These dies are just fabulous aren't they!?!? Thanks!
Love it all!!! and your cards are gorgeous!! thanks for sharing us!!
Wonderful card and layout.
Eveline.
Lovely projects and I would LOVE to own this adorable star die. Thanks for the chance.
Beautiful. Thank you for sharing.
Love that star/brilliant card!!
Thanks for the chance to win!
Both your projects are so lovely, those dies are just too cool, thanks for a chance to win!!!
I love your projects and the star border is so me, my home is decorated in stars so I really wanna win! Thanks for the chance!
Oh my stars....your card really is a brilliant CAS creation! I love all those colorful tiny stars!
The words work perfectly with the layout you designed too. Such a cute subject :)
What a wonderfully sweet layout! And yes, Heidi is a total rockstar for giving away these dies. Thanks for a chance to win!
YOU ARE brilliant, my love <3
Wonderful projects, Linda! I especially love your sweet layout and video!
Both are perfect. Love these dies!
Loved both your projects!Thanks so much for sharing and for the chance to win! (Thanks, Heidi too!)
Love your projects and would love to win the star border. Thanks for the chance to win.
Thanks for the video Linda... really great ideas! And thank you for the opportunity for the candy! ~ginny
Great card and layout, Linda! Love that star border die!
Love your work & thanks for the opportunity to win!
Gorgeous card & layout. The word dies work are so perfect for your layout. Thanks for the chance to win.
Love the layout. Amazing how you stamped all those chevrons in straight lines. Thanks!
LOVIN' the new dies!! Thanks for a chance to win one :)
Love this card.
The colorful stars on the Brilliant card add so much pop! These dies are to die for!
I love, love, love your rainbow starred creation! So simple yet oh so cute!
Oh Linda!! Your star card is soooo super pretty!! The drop shadow effect is so clever and beautiful. And all those teeny stars? *swoon*
Your layout is divine. What a gorgeous tribute to your daughter. The details are all so sweet and perfect.
Love those tiny stars :)
Great card and layout. Love the new dies.
Great projects. Thanks for the inspiration.
I'm especially fond of your layout! Thanks for a chance to win and have a great day!
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Love your card and layout. Thanks for a chance to win one of the dies
What a cute star card. I also like how you used the word die in the layout.
Love your "Brilliant" card. Thanks for the chance to win.
Great job on your card, it's just beautiful. Thanks for a chance to win!
Love you card it is fun and clean and that layout is amazing. The word dies really work well there.
Wow, gorgeous projects. Love all your party stars on your card and your LO is so pretty. Thanks for the chance to win one of your new dies.
The hop just keeps getting better and better! Thanks for sharing the die would look lovely on my desk too! tehe!
Hugs
Tammy Louise
I like your card and layout. The word die is great!
Love, love, love the random stars on the first card!
Love the card and layout. Lovin the new dies.
beautiful elegant cards thanks for sharing.
Love the card and those random stars. It really brings out the sentiment and love how you added stickles.
Love the layout as well and thanks for the video on your process.
WOW!! Beautiful Creations!! THANKS for sharing the video and for the chance to win! Have a FABULOUS WEEK!! =)
beautiful work, tfs!
Fabulous card and layout! Love how you used the stars.
Thanks for 2 great projects. I can tell you love these dies. (Don't we all). Great job.
really nice projects. Love the sparkling brilliant ;)
Thanks for the tip on layering the Brilliant sentiment. The stars as a background work perfectly. So cute, as is the LO. How great is that encouragement for a girl or boy.... Of course, having Kristina's handwriting in a die is a bonus. Thanks for letting us play along and continuing inspiration.
I like your layout an the dies are beautiful
Thanks for the chance to win this awesome die. Also, I really appreciate the video that you included. Beautiful cards!
Such awesome projects! I love your colorful card, you have such patience! :) And your layout is wonderful. I love how you created your own background. And the words in this die are fabulous. Thank you for sharing.
Katie B.
Love that card! The layout is fabulous! Thanks for sharing how you can use these on both projects.
Love that card! The layout is fabulous! Thanks for sharing how you can use these on both projects.
Love your card
Beautiful cards - TFS the great idea to layer the word.
Linda J
So pretty. thanks for the chance.
Carolinecdm, Paris
Hi Linda - two amazing and creative projects. My favourite is the card - so simple but it pops - it has got everything! And I must remember the drop shadow idea for word dies :-) All the new SSS dies are fabulous - thanks so much for the chance to win.
pauline x
Nice Layout !! Thanks for the chance to win :):)
Love love love the first card!!!
Love both your card & layout! These dies are some amazing...would love to win any one of them!!
Love your projects! Gotta get me some of these dies! I'm hooked!
Awesome idea. I love the message, so cute!
cute cute cute cards....love all the colors.
Beautiful card and layout! Love these exclusive dies... they're all fabulous!
DeniseB
Love your card and your layout. Beautiful work. Thanks for the chance to win.
I love the word dies. They add so much to any project. I love how dainty the words look!
Wow great ideas thanks or sharing
Beautiful card & layout...I do love that star border. Thanks for the chance to win.
Beautiful card & layout...I do love that star border. Thanks for the chance to win.
so pretty! love the tiny stars scattered on the card
~Luanne
Love the hand written dies and what a great idea using the little stars. Thanks for the chance to win.
Another Brilliant work of art!
I love the simplicity of the star card! How wonderful!
Great way to use the stars. Love the bright colors and your layout is wonderful. Love these dies. Thanks for the chance to win one.
These projects are lovely. Man those stars look cool. Thanks so much to you and Heidi and all the lovely people at Simon Says Stamps for the chance to win a die.
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Wow! Absolutely gorgeous! Amazing work! Love that sweet photo too!
All of the dies look amazing! I need them all! :-)
hugs...
Melissa
Beautiful! Have a thing for stars right now - have nesting star punches and the wood veneer stars from Studio Calico - would love to win!
Those stars are so cute! And creating the drop shadow is a great idea for adding more depth and dimension. Thanks for the chance to win
Great job. Thanks for sharing.
Love how you used the stars from the star border! Thanks for the chance to win a great die!!
Love your layout and card! These new dies are a must have!
Beautiful, great card and layout, love it, thanks for a chance to win
LOVE the pretty star card, and the LO is brilliant in itself :) Love how you layered the words over that adorable pic :)
Thanks for the explanation for the layered word. Your layout and card are simply wonderful.
These samples are beautiful! I love your clean and simple style!! Thanks for the chance to win.
Aw, what a lovely starts! thanks for the chance to win.
Great card and scrapbook layout page. Really like how you added the words "you are" and "you can do anything" to the die cut words. Cutting "Brilliant" out three times and layering it for dimension is wonderful.
Your card and layout are both so nicely done. Love that card :)
Love the stickles word.
LOVE your projects. PS: Nice new header, too. :)
Great projects with great products.Love, love,love the dies.They're so versatile.Winning any of them would make my day. Tema
wow - love the tiny stars and your layout is great!
thanks for a chance to win.
I love your card! I love the stars and there's even one to dot the "i". Thanks for the video as well.
YOur card is brilliant and I love your LO!! Gorgeous! Hugsxx
Love the brilliant card! You are so talented. --- mars
Love the simplicity of the card...beautiful! Also love the layout...the stamped background is great!
I love the use of the stars in the card. Thank you for sharing.
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