Wednesday, 20 June 2012

Simon Says Stamp New Dies Blog Hop

Hello Hello!!


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


This card was SO simple to make--the dies did all the work!

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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316 comments:

  1. Tina Schrof20 June 2012 at 21:19

    Beautifully simple yet complex!!! Love it love it love it!!

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  2. Annette Allen20 June 2012 at 21:27

    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..

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  3. Julie Shearer20 June 2012 at 21:29

    Love all the chevrons !! Great layout and card ! TFS and a chance to win.

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  4. Nadège20 June 2012 at 21:30

    These are so so cute. With soft colors and summer spirit. Thanks for the chance to win.

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  5. Heidi Crowl20 June 2012 at 21:37

    Great fun! Popping out the little stars is a great idea!

    Love that you did 2 beautiful projects to inspire and delight!

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  6. Sarah J Moerman20 June 2012 at 21:38

    Fabulous card and layout! Love how you used the stars and your layout is adorable!

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  7. Laurel Beard20 June 2012 at 21:38

    Linda, your card and layout are friggin amazing. OH MY GOSH!

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  8. Vicki Dutcher20 June 2012 at 21:40

    Oh your star card is so fun! Too much gluing for me,;) but still a fun card for someone to receive!

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  9. email: Steph@SimonSaysStamp.com20 June 2012 at 21:41

    Beautiful work, Linda! I just love the way you disbursed the multi colored stars... it's party time! :) :)

    *mwah*
    Steph
    Simon Says Stamp!

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  10. mollymoo95120 June 2012 at 21:41

    CUTE! What an awesome star card! wow.

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  11. Stephanie20 June 2012 at 21:42

    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! :)

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  12. Chari Moss20 June 2012 at 21:44

    Love both your layout and your card, your card is amazingly brilliant...just like you! :)

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  13. Maureen Morton20 June 2012 at 21:48

    Brilliantly amazing "die"-signs! Wow! Those starts make me smile - as does that sweet little happy-faced girlie! Love, love, love!

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  14. Scrapthat20 June 2012 at 21:51

    So cute and OMGosh! That page is Adorable!! TFS!

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  15. Jingle20 June 2012 at 21:51

    Oh, how I LOVE those tiny stars and that shimmery sentiment! Awesome stuff!

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  16. Lisa20 June 2012 at 21:52

    Absolutely stunning layout! Love what you did with the title!

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  17. Amrita20 June 2012 at 21:54

    Love your card and layout! TFS!

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  18. judy20 June 2012 at 21:54

    Lovely card and layout!! I really love the CAS and striking card!! Thanks for a chance to win!

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  19. Carol20 June 2012 at 21:58

    I am madly in love with your star card! Gorgeous!!! TFS!

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  20. paperpapier20 June 2012 at 21:59

    love the clean and simple card..awesome.

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  21. gRiSeL™20 June 2012 at 22:02

    Awww! That star card is SO sweet!!! I LOVE it!!! And the layout is SO amazing! (:

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  22. Unknown20 June 2012 at 22:03

    Love both projects, the card really grabbed my attention. Beautifully done:)

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  23. Anonymous20 June 2012 at 22:09

    I love all the stars!

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  24. LauraJane:)20 June 2012 at 22:09

    The words are so dellicate, LOVELY!

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  25. Delightful Designs by Katherine20 June 2012 at 22:10

    Great layout and card. Love those layers on the card with the sentiment.

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  26. deb20 June 2012 at 22:13

    Love your cards. Lots of great inspiration on your blog.

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  27. Miriam Prantner20 June 2012 at 22:14

    Wonderful! I was wondering if we would see some confetti, and I LOVE the layout! What a wonderful message for your daughter!

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  28. Tracy20 June 2012 at 22:16

    Great card and layout! I love how you used the words on the layout!

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  29. Scrapycandy20 June 2012 at 22:16

    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!

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  30. MaryBeth20 June 2012 at 22:20

    Love that star die! Your card and layout are gorgeous!!!! Thanks for a chance to win!

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  31. mewTilman20 June 2012 at 22:22

    Show me more! Both card and page are amazing. So creative! Love the layered word ideas. Thanks for a chance to win.

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  32. stacymolter20 June 2012 at 22:24

    I love your star card! That was a great idea to use the pop-outs! Thank you for the chance to win!

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  33. Helene20 June 2012 at 22:25

    Great card and layout. Thanks for the chance to win!

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  34. Gregsgirl's crafty corner20 June 2012 at 22:26

    beautiful projects, i just love the handwritten dies, so unique!

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  35. Wendy G.20 June 2012 at 22:28

    Thanks for the lovely video and great projects! I am loving these dies! :-)

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  36. Michele20 June 2012 at 22:30

    Love your layout but your card is AMAZING! great dies! Loving this blog hop!

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  37. Kristen20 June 2012 at 22:30

    Love your card! The stars are so fun.

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  38. Beth L.20 June 2012 at 22:37

    Beautiful card and page! I love how you made the word Brilliant stand out with 3 layers.

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  39. SueZee Alg20 June 2012 at 22:45

    Love how you used these dies and was happy to see a scrapbook layout. I, too, am excited about the SS dies.

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  40. CandyW20 June 2012 at 22:46

    Love the way you used those stars. And you LO is adorable!!!

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  41. Nancy K20 June 2012 at 22:47

    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!

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  42. DeNel20 June 2012 at 22:55

    Love your card and layout! Love all the new Dies, thanks the chance to win :-)

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  43. Sue D20 June 2012 at 22:56

    Brilliant card and layout. I like how you layered the word Brilliant on the card.
    slrdowney at hotmail dot com

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  44. Anonymous20 June 2012 at 22:57

    Your LO is great, but the card is just beautiful. Cutting 3 of the word is a fantastic idea. I am loving these dies!

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  45. joy20 June 2012 at 23:01

    Wonderful layout and beautiful card, Linda! Thanks for the video. And, thanks for the chance to win one of these awesome dies!

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  46. Tiffany Temple20 June 2012 at 23:02

    Adorable card and layout!

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  47. luv2scr@p20 June 2012 at 23:02

    You are so talented!! I love both of your projects!

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  48. Erin (Homemade Cards by Erin)20 June 2012 at 23:12

    Such a sweet layout... thanks for the chance to win.

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  49. Kelly Latevola20 June 2012 at 23:15

    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!!

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  50. Jackie20 June 2012 at 23:17

    Wonderful projects! I love the card with all of those stars and the layout is adorable.

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  51. Meagan Vaughn20 June 2012 at 23:22

    I love the scrapbook page layout and design...super cute!

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  52. pamela20 June 2012 at 23:27

    I love how you used the words in your layout!!

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  53. Theresa20 June 2012 at 23:27

    Love both your projects, Linda!! The star card is so adorable! The stars make me think of cake sprinkles!! ;D

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  54. Anonymous20 June 2012 at 23:27

    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.

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  55. Michelle20 June 2012 at 23:34

    Brilliant use of the star border....... Loving all of the SSS dies! Thanks!

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  56. Dixie Cochran20 June 2012 at 23:37

    Beautiful page! Thank you for sharing the process!

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  57. Kim Dibben20 June 2012 at 23:40

    Beautiful projects, love the layout, thanks for the video. Thanks for the chance to win.

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  58. Vikki H20 June 2012 at 23:41

    Nice cards & wonderful give-away! thank you.

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  59. *denise*20 June 2012 at 23:41

    wow your ideas on the card and layout are first class. thanks for sharing!! :) *denise*

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  60. FamOrnelas20 June 2012 at 23:46

    Linda...loved the way you used the stars from the punch! Great idea :)

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  61. blupixy20 June 2012 at 23:48

    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!

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  62. Unknown20 June 2012 at 23:51

    Very creative use of the star die!. Thanks for the chance to win.

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  63. sideoats + scribbles20 June 2012 at 23:51

    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!

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  64. Colleen20 June 2012 at 23:56

    Wow, what stunning work you have shown us! I especially love the "brilliant" and how you layered it!

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  65. Margie20 June 2012 at 23:59

    Love your card and layout! Great work!

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  66. NanW21 June 2012 at 00:01

    I love the border dies.

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  67. Jeanne M W21 June 2012 at 00:05

    love the card & layout!
    thank you for the chance :)

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  68. Jacilynn21 June 2012 at 00:05

    I LOVE your layout. just beautiful

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  69. Kathi G.21 June 2012 at 00:06

    What a great card and fabulous layout. I love how you used the dies on them.

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  70. Grá O'Neill21 June 2012 at 00:08

    Brilliant card & lovely LO. The stars are gorgeous :)

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  71. Valerie21 June 2012 at 00:18

    You guys are AMAZING. Love how all of you come up with these dies.

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  72. Virginia L.21 June 2012 at 00:22

    Excellent work, Linda! You have used these dies splendidly!

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  73. Anonymous21 June 2012 at 00:24

    I absolutely love that card! Thank you for sharing it! Pat K.

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  74. Michelle N21 June 2012 at 00:25

    I'm glad you used the "anything" in the brillant and strong set. I wasn't sure how it would be used. Thanks!

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  75. PiHi21 June 2012 at 00:26

    I like your work! Lovely ideas.

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  76. Chunyuan21 June 2012 at 00:30

    brilliant card. thanks for the inspiration and the chance to win.

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  77. Barb Ghig21 June 2012 at 00:40

    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!!!

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  78. Beastybunny21 June 2012 at 00:41

    The card is "brilliant"! I love all the colorful little stars! And the layout is just beautiful.

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  79. Barbara21 June 2012 at 00:42

    Your card is brilliant!!!! And the LO is really neat, too!

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  80. conil21 June 2012 at 00:45

    The LO is gorgeous and so is your daughter. And you card is so clean and wonderful. Thanks for the tutorial.

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  81. Denisse21 June 2012 at 01:02

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  82. Denisse21 June 2012 at 01:04

    Wow! I love your projects! Cute!

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  83. sharon21 June 2012 at 01:06

    simple but gorgeous. love the dies. thanks for a chance to win

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  84. Debra21 June 2012 at 01:06

    Love that star card..Wowzers!

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  85. Anonymous21 June 2012 at 01:21

    That layout is so lovely and the card too! Thank you for sharing and for the chance to win!
    Yasmin

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  86. Jo-Anne21 June 2012 at 01:24

    I am so amazed how creatively these dies are being used. Another artist at work her for sure!! I love both these examples!

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  87. Heather M21 June 2012 at 01:32

    Lovely card. I love those little stars!

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  88. Allison Cope21 June 2012 at 01:48

    Wowsers Linda! I just adore your layout - super cute! That card is super creative - love those stars!!! Awesome use of the new dies!

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  89. sara21 June 2012 at 01:48

    Lovein these dies! great card. Thanks for a chance to win.

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  90. ancha21 June 2012 at 01:54

    loving the card! :)

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  91. Glennis F21 June 2012 at 01:56

    Thanks for sharing your lovely projects, and thanks for the chance to win

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  92. Felicia - Scrapper in the Making21 June 2012 at 02:04

    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

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  93. Anonymous21 June 2012 at 02:05

    Totally beautiful projects. Thank you for sharing the inspiration!!

    Ulrika from Sweden

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  94. Teresa Zuehls21 June 2012 at 02:05

    Lovely card and layout!I love how you used the word dies on your layout...brilliant!

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  95. Lorraine A21 June 2012 at 02:06

    Gorgeous creations Linda :-) the starry card is fab and I love the LO ,,, perfect :-)

    luv
    Lols x x x

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  96. Linda Beeson21 June 2012 at 02:06

    I can't believe how amazing those die cut words are, soooooo stunning!

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  97. chris21 June 2012 at 02:06

    Love your ideas....these dies look like they are going to be lots of fun....hope I win....lol

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  98. Kelley21 June 2012 at 02:10

    I love all those little stars! That die would be tons of fun.

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  99. Laura T.21 June 2012 at 02:13

    Great card! Thanks for giving us a chance to win.

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  100. Penny Reed21 June 2012 at 02:18

    Very nice projects! I love how you used the words on your page layout. Perfect!

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  101. Ellie21 June 2012 at 02:20

    These are my favorite cards to create Sweet & Simple!

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  102. Lisa Carroll21 June 2012 at 02:27

    Gorgeous projects, Linda! :)

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  103. Kristie Maynard21 June 2012 at 02:39

    Wonderful projects! These dies are just fabulous aren't they!?!? Thanks!

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  104. MirandaBe21 June 2012 at 02:40

    Love it all!!! and your cards are gorgeous!! thanks for sharing us!!

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  105. Eveline21 June 2012 at 02:40

    Wonderful card and layout.
    Eveline.

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  106. Marla21 June 2012 at 02:41

    Lovely projects and I would LOVE to own this adorable star die. Thanks for the chance.

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  107. Megan J21 June 2012 at 02:41

    Beautiful. Thank you for sharing.

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  108. Sam F21 June 2012 at 02:58

    Love that star/brilliant card!!

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  109. Luchie21 June 2012 at 03:07

    Thanks for the chance to win!

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  110. Kailash21 June 2012 at 03:12

    Both your projects are so lovely, those dies are just too cool, thanks for a chance to win!!!

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  111. rhonda nickol21 June 2012 at 03:18

    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!

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  112. Carol L21 June 2012 at 03:18

    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 :)

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  113. Judi21 June 2012 at 03:20

    What a wonderfully sweet layout! And yes, Heidi is a total rockstar for giving away these dies. Thanks for a chance to win!

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  114. Mary Dawn21 June 2012 at 03:25

    YOU ARE brilliant, my love <3

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  115. donna mikasa21 June 2012 at 03:25

    Wonderful projects, Linda! I especially love your sweet layout and video!

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  116. MLiss321 June 2012 at 03:25

    Both are perfect. Love these dies!

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  117. Lori B21 June 2012 at 03:30

    Loved both your projects!Thanks so much for sharing and for the chance to win! (Thanks, Heidi too!)

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  118. Diana21 June 2012 at 03:32

    Love your projects and would love to win the star border. Thanks for the chance to win.

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  119. ~ginny21 June 2012 at 03:41

    Thanks for the video Linda... really great ideas! And thank you for the opportunity for the candy! ~ginny

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  120. Tricia21 June 2012 at 03:46

    Great card and layout, Linda! Love that star border die!

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  121. Karen21 June 2012 at 03:53

    Love your work & thanks for the opportunity to win!

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  122. Becs Attwood21 June 2012 at 03:54

    Gorgeous card & layout. The word dies work are so perfect for your layout. Thanks for the chance to win.

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  123. Elizabeth Wiederspohn21 June 2012 at 03:56

    Love the layout. Amazing how you stamped all those chevrons in straight lines. Thanks!

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  124. Tracey21 June 2012 at 03:57

    LOVIN' the new dies!! Thanks for a chance to win one :)

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  125. michelle21 June 2012 at 04:02

    Love this card.

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  126. Sheryl21 June 2012 at 04:03

    The colorful stars on the Brilliant card add so much pop! These dies are to die for!

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  127. Anonymous21 June 2012 at 04:05

    I love, love, love your rainbow starred creation! So simple yet oh so cute!

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  128. Lisa - papergrace21 June 2012 at 04:09

    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.

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  129. Pam W Merwin21 June 2012 at 04:14

    Love those tiny stars :)

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  130. SaraBug21 June 2012 at 04:17

    Great card and layout. Love the new dies.

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  131. Teresa Godines #685721 June 2012 at 04:17

    Great projects. Thanks for the inspiration.

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  132. Kelly Massman21 June 2012 at 04:22

    I'm especially fond of your layout! Thanks for a chance to win and have a great day!
    kmassmanATgmailDOTcom

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  133. Marilyn21 June 2012 at 04:26

    Love your card and layout. Thanks for a chance to win one of the dies

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  134. Mary-Anne V21 June 2012 at 04:32

    What a cute star card. I also like how you used the word die in the layout.

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  135. Norma21 June 2012 at 04:36

    Love your "Brilliant" card. Thanks for the chance to win.

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  136. Inks4fun21 June 2012 at 04:39

    Great job on your card, it's just beautiful. Thanks for a chance to win!

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  137. Pam21 June 2012 at 04:49

    Love you card it is fun and clean and that layout is amazing. The word dies really work well there.

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  138. Lynne in NI21 June 2012 at 04:50

    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.

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  139. TLC DESIGNS, LLC21 June 2012 at 04:51

    The hop just keeps getting better and better! Thanks for sharing the die would look lovely on my desk too! tehe!
    Hugs
    Tammy Louise

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  140. Stephanie21 June 2012 at 04:54

    I like your card and layout. The word die is great!

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  141. Amy W21 June 2012 at 05:11

    Love, love, love the random stars on the first card!

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  142. Debbie Brackett21 June 2012 at 05:11

    Love the card and layout. Lovin the new dies.

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  143. vjmockaitis21 June 2012 at 05:19

    beautiful elegant cards thanks for sharing.

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  144. cutiephinphin21 June 2012 at 05:19

    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.

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  145. Larissa Heskett21 June 2012 at 05:26

    WOW!! Beautiful Creations!! THANKS for sharing the video and for the chance to win! Have a FABULOUS WEEK!! =)

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  146. Benessi21 June 2012 at 05:33

    beautiful work, tfs!

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  147. Yvette21 June 2012 at 05:33

    Fabulous card and layout! Love how you used the stars.

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  148. mtscrapgal21 June 2012 at 05:34

    Thanks for 2 great projects. I can tell you love these dies. (Don't we all). Great job.

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  149. franzi21 June 2012 at 05:37

    really nice projects. Love the sparkling brilliant ;)

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  150. Unknown21 June 2012 at 05:37

    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.

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  151. QStar Design21 June 2012 at 05:44

    I like your layout an the dies are beautiful

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  152. A Notion to Sew21 June 2012 at 05:44

    Thanks for the chance to win this awesome die. Also, I really appreciate the video that you included. Beautiful cards!

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  153. Katie21 June 2012 at 05:47

    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.

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  154. Pam21 June 2012 at 06:04

    Love that card! The layout is fabulous! Thanks for sharing how you can use these on both projects.

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  155. Pam21 June 2012 at 06:04

    Love that card! The layout is fabulous! Thanks for sharing how you can use these on both projects.

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  156. DebBrooner21 June 2012 at 06:09

    Love your card

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  157. Anonymous21 June 2012 at 06:14

    Beautiful cards - TFS the great idea to layer the word.
    Linda J

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  158. Anonymous21 June 2012 at 06:31

    So pretty. thanks for the chance.
    Carolinecdm, Paris

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  159. Pauline C21 June 2012 at 06:31

    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

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  160. Sonia21 June 2012 at 06:34

    Nice Layout !! Thanks for the chance to win :):)

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  161. Cristal Fab21 June 2012 at 06:35

    Love love love the first card!!!

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  162. Renee B.21 June 2012 at 06:40

    Love both your card & layout! These dies are some amazing...would love to win any one of them!!

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  163. Streetscrapper21 June 2012 at 06:43

    Love your projects! Gotta get me some of these dies! I'm hooked!

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  164. Unknown21 June 2012 at 06:55

    Awesome idea. I love the message, so cute!

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  165. Michell21 June 2012 at 07:04

    cute cute cute cards....love all the colors.

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  166. Denise Bryant21 June 2012 at 07:12

    Beautiful card and layout! Love these exclusive dies... they're all fabulous!
    DeniseB

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  167. janet3323421 June 2012 at 07:21

    Love your card and your layout. Beautiful work. Thanks for the chance to win.

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  168. mysweetbella21 June 2012 at 07:23

    I love the word dies. They add so much to any project. I love how dainty the words look!

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  169. Patti Barber21 June 2012 at 07:31

    Wow great ideas thanks or sharing

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  170. Barbara D.21 June 2012 at 07:31

    Beautiful card & layout...I do love that star border. Thanks for the chance to win.

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  171. Barbara D.21 June 2012 at 07:31

    Beautiful card & layout...I do love that star border. Thanks for the chance to win.

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  172. Venus and Luanne @ Sisters Craft Cafe21 June 2012 at 07:48

    so pretty! love the tiny stars scattered on the card

    ~Luanne

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  173. Michelle21 June 2012 at 07:52

    Love the hand written dies and what a great idea using the little stars. Thanks for the chance to win.

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  174. dazedsince5721 June 2012 at 07:55

    Another Brilliant work of art!

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  175. Vanessa21 June 2012 at 07:57

    I love the simplicity of the star card! How wonderful!

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  176. scrapper-at-heart21 June 2012 at 08:03

    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.

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  177. Karen Freeman21 June 2012 at 08:04

    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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  178. Karen Freeman21 June 2012 at 08:05

    opps forgot to put my email on kazfree@xtra.co.nz

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  179. Melissa Bove 21 June 2012 at 08:05

    Wow! Absolutely gorgeous! Amazing work! Love that sweet photo too!

    All of the dies look amazing! I need them all! :-)

    hugs...
    Melissa

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  180. Tom21 June 2012 at 08:06

    Beautiful! Have a thing for stars right now - have nesting star punches and the wood veneer stars from Studio Calico - would love to win!

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  181. Melissa M21 June 2012 at 08:07

    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

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  182. di21 June 2012 at 08:07

    Great job. Thanks for sharing.

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  183. Robin21 June 2012 at 08:16

    Love how you used the stars from the star border! Thanks for the chance to win a great die!!

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  184. Colleen21 June 2012 at 08:27

    Love your layout and card! These new dies are a must have!

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  185. zehra21 June 2012 at 08:29

    Beautiful, great card and layout, love it, thanks for a chance to win

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  186. Anonymous21 June 2012 at 08:34

    Such a great idea for a scrapbook page! Thanks for the chance to win :)

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  187. Renee V21 June 2012 at 08:38

    LOVE the pretty star card, and the LO is brilliant in itself :) Love how you layered the words over that adorable pic :)

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  188. Karen21 June 2012 at 08:39

    Thanks for the explanation for the layered word. Your layout and card are simply wonderful.

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  189. hodgins21 June 2012 at 08:47

    These samples are beautiful! I love your clean and simple style!! Thanks for the chance to win.

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  190. Tatiana B.21 June 2012 at 08:51

    Aw, what a lovely starts! thanks for the chance to win.

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  191. carrie21 June 2012 at 09:17

    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.

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  192. Lucille K21 June 2012 at 09:36

    Your card and layout are both so nicely done. Love that card :)

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  193. Bunnyfreak21 June 2012 at 09:43

    Love the stickles word.

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  194. Leslie Hanna21 June 2012 at 09:49

    LOVE your projects. PS: Nice new header, too. :)

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  195. Anonymous21 June 2012 at 10:02

    Great projects with great products.Love, love,love the dies.They're so versatile.Winning any of them would make my day. Tema

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  196. cassie21 June 2012 at 10:02

    wow - love the tiny stars and your layout is great!
    thanks for a chance to win.

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  197. Margaret21 June 2012 at 10:19

    I love your card! I love the stars and there's even one to dot the "i". Thanks for the video as well.

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  198. alethea21 June 2012 at 10:22

    YOur card is brilliant and I love your LO!! Gorgeous! Hugsxx

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  199. Anonymous21 June 2012 at 10:23

    Love the brilliant card! You are so talented. --- mars

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  200. jaclee21 June 2012 at 10:34

    Love the simplicity of the card...beautiful! Also love the layout...the stamped background is great!

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