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Memory Box Backyard Wren JOY Postage Card…

Hi everyone!  A little Christmas spirit here thanks to the inspiration of Donna Mikasa!  You can see her card on her blog  HERE and on Instagram HERE.

Die cutting and ink blending with Distress Vintage Photo for the wren. Assemble it going by the indentations the die leaves on the pieces makes it really easy! YAY!

I die cut a Lawn Fawn Postage Rectangle Stackables in the largest size in white Hammermill 100# Color Copy Cover cardstock.  Then I embossed it with Simon Says Stamp Vine Canopy embossing folder.  It’s so pretty!

The holly is from the Spellbinders Christmas Cracker die set.  I cut the holly leaves off the stem.  The pine branch is from Impression Obsession, no longer available.

I used a green A2 size cardbase, adhered the embossed panel to the front.

The JOY sentiment is a die from Savvy stamps, no longer available but possibly another company has something similar!  I glued together three red JOYs.  I like that look so much.  I glued it in the upper right corner to give the ‘feel’ of the forever words or the cent amount.

The wren is adhered with the thin foam mounting tape I like…linked below.  The branches, berries and holly are glued directly to the card panel.   Allow room when you’re applying the mount tape to the back of the wren so you can stick stuff under easily.

Inside I die cut another white postage panel and stamped a sentiment from the Simon Says Stamp set linked below.

Thank you so much for stopping by today!  I appreciate it!

Here’s links to the dies and supplies I used to make this!  Have fun looking and shopping!

12% off at SBC right now!

Memory Box – 94723 Backyard Wren…
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Simon Says Stamp Embossing Folder…
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Simon Says Clear Stamps INSIDE…
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Lawn Fawn – Lawn Cuts – Dies -…
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Spellbinders – City Holiday…
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Spellbinders – Platinum Die Cutting…
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Scrapbook Adhesives Crafty Foam Tape…
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Nuvo Deluxe Clear Drying Adhesive;…
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Nuvo Deluxe Adhesive Precision…
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All Occasion · Birthday · cards · copics · Easel · Simon Says Stamp · Summer · Thinking of You

Simon Says Stamp Every Happiness Blog Hop Easel Card…

Hi everyone!  It’s time to hop and be inspired by the NEW Simon Says Stamp Every Happiness release,  a Free Gift AND a chance to win!  SSS is giving away a $25 coupon to every stop on the hop from the blog comment sections. The winners will be  posted on the Simon Says Stamp blog where the winners can find out how to redeem their prize. YAY!  I hope you’ll comment!

Here’s my card from the release.  SSS sent me the Woodland Friends stamp set.

So I had to get coloring!  I stamped in Memento Tuxedo Black Copic friendly ink and colored with Copic Sketch Markers.  Mostly E 30’s but the stump is E40’s.

A totally charming set of cute critters, sentiments and accessories.

I masked off the bottom and ink blended Gathered Twigs and Mowed Lawn Distress ink.  Then I moved the mask and ink blended the top with Tumbled Glass Distress ink.

Here it is from the side.  I die cut the largest panel with Spellbinders Emerald Cut Labels and Tag die set in kraft cardstock, then inked it good with Gathered Twigs Distress ink.

I cut a top fold cardbase, scored at 5 ½ in then one side at 2 ¾ in for the easel.  I cut the corners of the cardbase off with a scissors to match the top Emerald Cut panel, then I inked it up too.

After I adhered everything together with glue, I tied on the thin cord from May Arts.

When I cut out the mushroom image, by hand, I left a piece at the bottom so I could score and make a stopper.

Here it is A2 size, folds flat and ready to go in the envelope.

I added some dots with a copic marker and a white gel pen.  I used a die cut heart and glossy accents to glam up the heart on the stump.

Here’s a short video of how it fits in an envelope and how it sets up!  (if a thank you comes up, just tap/click on the CC or subtitles and turn it off.  I have no earthly idea how it got on there!)

Have you seen the Simon Says Stamp gallery?  It’s awesome!  You are welcome to share your creations there also!  Check it out HERE!

Here’s the HOP LIST…not sure I really need to post it since I’m the last one on the list! lol

Thank you so much for visiting my blog!  So glad you made it this far!  Be sure to leave a comment for a chance to win!

Shopping links to Simon Says Stamp and the products I used to make this easel card…thank you for shopping through my links!  I appreciate it!

Every Happiness – Simon Says Stamp
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Simon Says Stamps and Dies Woodland…
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Simon Says Clear Stamps Woodland…
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Simon Says Stamp Woodland Friends…
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Hammermill WHITE 100 LB SMOOTH…
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Tsukineko Memento TUXEDO BLACK INK…
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copic sketch markers at Simon Says…
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May Arts NATURAL Twine String Burlap…
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Tonic Deluxe Adhesive Nuvo Glue 200N
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Tim Holtz Distress Gathered Twigs Ink…
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Tim Holtz Distress Ink Pad Gathered…
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Tim Holtz Distress Reinker Gathered…
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Tim Holtz Distress Mini Ink Pad…
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Tim Holtz Distress Mowed Lawn Ink Pad…
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Tim Holtz Distress Ink Pad Mowed Lawn…
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Tim Holtz Distress Reinker Mowed Lawn…
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Tim Holtz Distress Mini Ink Pad Mowed…
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Tim Holtz Distress Tumbled Glass Ink…
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Tim Holtz Distress Ink Pad Tumbled…
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Tim Holtz Distress Reinker Tumbled…
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Tim Holtz Distress Mini Ink Pad…
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Uni-Ball Pen Signo Gel WHITE UM-153
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Ranger Mini Glossy Accents Glue…
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All Occasion · Birthday · cards · copics · Simon Says Stamp · Slimline · Spring

Simon Says Stamp ‘In My Heart’ March Release…

Hi everyone!  I have a slim line card to share with you today using the NEW Simon Says Stamp ‘Thanks A Latte’  clear stamp set from the ‘In My Heart’ release.

Look at these critters!  There’s a panda also that I didn’t use but would’ve been super cute too!

I used some very old K & company paper.  A 12 x 12 paper pad called Wild Saffron.  Trying to use some of this stuff  I’ve collected over the years!

Linking to the Love Those Pretty Papers Challenge…anything goes

The Neglected Stuff Challenge…anything goes must use at least one old neglected product

I used Photoplay’s Circle Windows Etched Die for the background panel.  I stamped on Hammermill and colored with Copic Sketch Markers.

Linking to A Cut Above Challenge – anything goes with a die cut

Added a little lace down the side.  I thought I should get out the machine and stitch this but I didn’t do it. lol

There’s a really fun sentiments in this set covering a lot of occasions.

This fits in the slimline envelope also and will post for one stamp.

My first thought for this set was to make a set of clean and simple cards for a gift but I got started and forgot the plan! lol   I still think that would be so cute!

Linking to the Stamping Sensations Challenge….Spring or anything goes.

Thank you so much for stopping by today….check out the NEW release HERE.  Links to what I used below.

Shopping links to the products I used for this card…

Simon Says Stamps and Dies Thanks A…
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Simon Says Clear Stamps Thanks a…
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Simon Says Stamp Thanks a Latte Wafer…
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PHOTOPLAY DIES – CIRCLE WINDOWS FOR…
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Hammermill WHITE 100 LB SMOOTH…
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Tsukineko Memento TUXEDO BLACK INK…
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Tsukineko Memento TUXEDO BLACK REFILL…
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copic sketch markers at Simon Says…
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Scrapbook Adhesives THIN 3D 217 WHITE…
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cards · copics · Easter · Simon Says Stamp · Spring

Simon Says Stamp Beautiful Moments Release Bunny Bonanza Cards…

Hi everyone!  It’s time for Easter and Spring cards already!  I don’t know about you but I’m still getting used to the idea that it’s 2026!  And here we are at time change this weekend!

I had fun coloring this cute bunny set and getting out the sewing machine too!

I used a Lawn Fawn Rainbow Perfectly Pad 6×6 paper pad and Hammermill cardstock to stamp and Copic color on.

It must’ve been a good picture day because I have too many photos today.  oops!

This is an A2 size card.  I mounted the images with really thin mounting tape and the lightweight twine doesn’t stick up so it will mail for one forever postage stamp.

Bright colors for me but I like it!

Now for my second card…

I kept this one CAS – clean and simple.  I did try a few other things but came back home so to speak to clean!

I used Lawn Fawn and Memory Box stitched dies for the rectangles and square die cuts.

Images on these cards are stamped in the MISTI stamping tool.

I stamped and colored on Hammermill cardstock with Copic Sketch Markers.

A2 size again…very easy to mail!

I did a little ink blending around the edges of the shapes just using the ink that was in the brushes already.

Such cute bunnies!  just make you smile!  Holler if you have any questions!

Linking to some challenges…

Simon Says Stamp Wednesday Challenge – Make it cute

Four Seasons Challenge – Spring Season March

Stamping Sensations March -Spring

Thank you so much for stopping by and check out the new release HERE!

Here’s the products I used to make these cards!

Beautiful Moments – Simon Says Stamp
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Simon Says Clear Stamps Bunny Bonanza…
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Simon Says Stamp Bunny Bonanza Wafer…
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Simon Says Stamps and Dies Bunny…
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Hammermill WHITE 100 LB SMOOTH…
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Tsukineko Memento TUXEDO BLACK INK…
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copic sketch markers at Simon Says…
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Scrapbook Adhesives THIN WHITE 3D…
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May Arts NATURAL Twine String Burlap…
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Sizzix Big Shot Die Cutting Machine…
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Simon Says Stamp Nested Stitched…
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Rainbow Splash 12 pack of 6 Large And…
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All Occasion · cards · CAS · copics · LOVE · Simon Says Stamp · Valentine

Simon Says Stamp Pop of Color CAS Card…

Hello and here’s my first valentine for this year!

Simon Says Stamp’s latest release Heart to Heart! 

They sent me the New Pop of Color stamp set to make with.  All I did was add some die cut hearts!

I stamped the paintbrush on Hammermill cardstock with Memento Tuxedo Black Copic friendly ink.  I cut the paintbrush out by hand and colored it with Copic Sketch markers.

I stamped the color wheel and sentiment with Versafine Onyx Black ink. Using the MISTI!

Here’s a few more pictures.  The stamp set on the left has all kinds of sentiments on it.  I’m not sure who this is going to yet so I haven’t stamped inside but I’m going to use this SSS set when I decide! It’s called Love Greetings Mix.  I’ll link below.

The hearts are from Heart Jumble by poppystamps but any hearts will work!

It was fun to be able to make a CAS (clean and simple) card after all the more time consuming cards I’ve been making!

Check out the new release….only two weeks before we’ll be needing Valentines!  eek!

I’m linking my card to some challenges….

Addicted To Stamps and More – any occasion

Double D Challenges 1/16 –  Friends

Shopping Our Stash 566 – Love me do

Thank you so much for stopping by!  Have a crafty, cardmaking weekend!

Shopping links for the products I used on this card!  Thank you so much for clicking/tapping through my links!  I appreciate it!

Heart to Heart – Simon Says Stamp
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Simon Says Stamps and Dies Pop of…
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Simon Says Stamp Clear Stamps Pop of…
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Simon Says Stamp Pop of Color Wafer…
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Simon Says Clear Stamps LOVE…
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MISTI BLACK PRECISION STAMPER VERSION…
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copic sketch markers at Simon Says…
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Hammermill WHITE 100 LB SMOOTH…
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Tsukineko VersaFine ONYX BLACK Ink…
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Tsukineko VersaFine ONYX BLACK REFILL…
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Tsukineko Memento TUXEDO BLACK INK…
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Tsukineko Memento TUXEDO BLACK REFILL…
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SSS Teflon Bone Folder
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Scor-Pal MINI SCOR-BUDDY Scoring…
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Scrapbook Adhesives THIN 3D ADHESIVE…
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