♥ Simon Says...Summer Sunshine ♥

Hello! We have a brand new challenge starting today at the Simon Says Stamp Wednesday Challenge Blog. This weeks challenge is...SUMMER SUNSHINE!

The Simon Says DT are showcasing our very own Exclusive Products! For my card, I am using the July Card Kit "Hello Summer". Such a sweet mix of papers, sequins and the cutest stamp set with matching bikini die. There are still a limited amount available!

I added a little bit of May Arts Natural Twine to finish it off, of course! Love that twine! ;)

And don't forget, the super sweet and generous Heidi will give the random winner of this challenge a $50 Credit Voucher to the Simon Says Stamp Superstore! Good luck everyone!

Do you use Instagram ?  If so, please add #ssswchallenge to your challenge entry uploads so we can see them on there too. 

Hope everyone had a wonderful 4th of July yesterday! Here are a few pics from yesterday. We had a nice relaxing day. (Plus I couldn't do much because I have the worst case of poison ivy on my arms!) Ugh!

Hope you have a fabulous day!

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♥ Simon Says Stamp Kid's Summer Vacation Challenge ♥

                  

 Hi all and welcome to another of our annual Simon Says Stamp Summer Vacation Kid's Challenge where we host a special challenge dedicated to our young designers.

                  ANYTHING GOES 

It is time for all you crafters to let your children loose in your crafty corners for a few hours. Just close your eyes and set them free to explore their creativity :-) You are allowed to hide your Copic Markers and extra special papers and you are allowed to help just a little bit if necessary, but we really want the children to 'DO IT' themselves as much as possible :-)

This challenge is open to all children aged between 2 and 16 inclusive.

We have not 1, not 2 but  3 surprise parcels of crafty goodies, hand picked by Simon!

                                                                                                                                                      

For this challenge we have a very special Junior Design Team who I am sure you will agree have done an excellent job. 

Here is a card my son, Antonio, made using the Simon Says Stamp August 2015 Card Kit, Summer Sunshine.

I like the talking fish! :)

So now it's YOUR turn.  Happy Crafting! Follow Simon Says Stamp on Instagram

                                                                              
Do you use Instagram?  If so please add  #ssswchallenge

                                                                        

You have until August 31st 6pm Ohio time. 11pm UK time, 12 pm CET to join in

You can enter as many times as you like :-)

GOOD LUCK

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♥ Splash of Color ♥

Hello there! Today is the day! The new "Splash of Color" line is now available at Simon Says Stamp! There are 12 new beautiful ink colors, super cute stamps and dies! You can read all about it HERE!

I made a card using the new "Happy Swimmers" Stamps and Die Set. They can also be purchased separately as well. Such cute images in this set!! The little boy with the goggles on reminds me of my Antonio. He's always wearing goggles in the pool. :)

I used papers from the Simon Says Stamp July Card Kit, the new Steel Blue Ink Pad (splashes of water), Distress Markers, May Arts Natural Twine and some Glossy Accents.  

Enjoy your day!! ;)

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♥ Summer Butterflies ♥

Happy Wednesday to you all! Can you believe Summer is almost over? It makes me sad, even though I ♥ Fall! But to keep the Summer vibe going a little longer we have a fun new challenge over at the Simon Says Stamp Wednesday Challenge Blog! This week's challenge...Summer!

This week the Simon Says DT are showcasing Exclusive products by none other than Simon Says Stamp! :) I used several Simon Says products on my card this week. I first started with the Bitty Butterfly Stamp and Dies Set. Love me some butterflies!!

I die cut some using Vintage Paper by Simon Says, Vellum and Distress Cardstock by Ranger. I stamped the butterflies using different inks from the Sweet Treats Ink Pad Set by Simon Says.

For the background I used the Large Moroccan Stencil by Simon Says Stamp with some White Gesso. After the Gesso was dried I applied some of the inks using a Round Blending Tool. The woodgrain paper is from the Sew Lovely Kit by Carta Bella. I finished off the card with some Antique Ruler Trim, White Opal Liquid Pearls and a piece of a paper doily.

And don't forget, the super sweet and generous Heidi will give the random winner of this challenge a $50 Credit Voucher to the Simon Says Stamp Superstore! Good luck everyone!

Have you seen the new Simon Says Stamp Store Website?? You can see it for yourself HERE! Happy Shopping!! :)

And lastly, don't forget, the entire month of August, we are having a special Summer Vacation Kid's Challenge for children ages 2-16!

We have not 1 but 3 awesome prize parcels up for grabs! So get your kids crafting and join in on the fun!! You have until August 31st! ;)

Have a fabulous day!

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♥ Mason Jar filled with Lemonade! ♥

Sounds like a yummy drink for Summer to me! I'll take 2! This week's super fun challenge at the Simon Says Stamp Wednesday Challenge Blog is Summer Food and/or Drink!

This week the Simon Says DT are showcasing products by Hero Arts! As soon as I saw the Love Jar Clear Stamp set, I knew exactly what I wanted to do with it. And then after I saw Joy's Inspiration Board, with the cute pic of the mason jars with lemonade, it only reassured me! (Have you seen my teammie Lin's card too!? We both had the same idea!! :)

I used some sweet papers from the Fancy Pants Hopscotch 12x12 Paper pad. I stamped the mason jar onto a piece of Vellum with Black Staz-On. I then added a piece of yellow paper from the FP pad behind the jar as well as a vintage teal and white straw by Simon Says.

I finished up the card, with some seam binding, Hero Arts White Pearls a white paper doily.

And don't forget, the super sweet and generous Heidi will give the random winner of this challenge a $50 Credit Voucher to the Simon Says Stamp Superstore! Good luck everyone!

Here is the super yummy Inspiration Board for you!!

I'll be back tomorrow with some fun cards using the August Card Kit by Simon Says Stamp!! I think, my fave kit so far!!

Have a great day!

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