Friday, February 17, 2023

SSS Be Creative Blog Hop, Day 1

 *This post contains affiliate links to Simon Says Stamp.


Happy Friday!  Today I'm hopping along with Simon Says Stamp to celebrate the new Be Creative release.  All good hops have prizes, and this one is no exception.  Simon is giving away $25 to spend in the store to a commenter at each stop along the way.  In addition, you can receive the 3x4 stamp set pictured above free with any purchase this weekend using code ART4U.

You should be arriving here from Sidnie Des Jardins' blog, and I'll have the full hop list below in case you get turned around.


My cards today feature the Fantastic Flowers set.  For the first card, I created a tone on tone background.  I started with a piece of teal cardstock, and stamped the grouping of small leaves randomly across it using Ocean ink.  Next I went back with the coordinating branch stamp using Nocturne Versafine Clair ink.

To fill in the spaces, I added some small flowers, again using Ocean ink with Nocturne Versafine Clair for the flower centers.

I also stamped trios of dots using that flower center stamp and Surf ink.

For the sentiment, I used the CZ Love Ya die.  The shadow piece was cut from black cardstock, and I die cut the sentiment itself from that teal cardstock as well as Matte Silver cardstock.  The two sentiments were offset just a smidge so all you see is a bit of the silver, but I think it really makes the sentiment pop.  


The sentiment was popped up with foam adhesive, and I added a few clear sequins for some sparkle.

This second card has a very different feel to it.


I started by pulling out a panel that I had created a while back using Tim Holtz watercolor paper and a variety of Distress products.  Since the panel was created a while back, I don't quite remember which colors were used, but it's mostly green, with a bit of blue, and I definitely used some Mica Stains as there's a bit of gold in there too.

The panel was stamped with the frond like leaves from the Fantastic Flowers set using Field ink.

The stem/veins for the leaves were then embossed in gold.


The CZ Hi There sentiment was cut from Matte Gold cardstock, adhered to a green cardstock shadow piece, and popped up with foam adhesive.

That's all I have to share, but there is so much else to see.  Your next stop is Bobbi Lemanski, and the full hop list is below.  Enjoy and good luck!

Simon Says Stamp Blog
Nina-Marie Trapani
Caly Person
Suzy Plantamura
Amy Rysavy
Debby Hughes
Lisa Addesa
Sidnie Des Jardins
Miriam Prantner
Bobbi Lemanski
Kath Stewart
Barb Engler
Misty Elam
Jennifer Kotas
Allison Frazier

64 comments:

  1. Love the leaves. Didn't think I needed them until now!

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  2. The simple leaves are so pretty. I can't wait to see more cards using your geometric stamp set, too. I LOVE IT

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  3. Love your cards. Well done!! Thank you for sharing.

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  4. Gorgeous card! I love the gold so much!

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  5. Hi, Miriam - I always look forward to seeing what you share and today I am rewarded again. These are SO LOVELY. The bold color of the paper in card #1 really makes the card... the tone-on-tone look is stunning. I have to get more bold and courageous in my paper choices. The second card is also a beauty. TFS -
    Lori S in PA

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  6. Pretty cards...the more I see done with this set confirms I need it

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  7. These are so pretty! I love the colours you used!

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  8. mmmmmmm sooooo good. These cards just scream spring and summer to me, warmer weather, happy cheerful times, beautiful! I love these! SSS hits it out of the park again with a great release!

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  9. Wonderful backgrounds.
    Melissa
    "Sunshine HoneyBee"

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  10. I love the colors on both your cards, and those bold greetings CZ comes up with are the perfect finishing touch!!

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  11. These cards are beautiful! I love the use of a distress background - thanks for the inspiration!

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  12. Oooo I LOVE the colors and backgrounds!

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  13. Love both of these cards! That first monochromatic card is lovely! And I also love the combination of gold with all the gorgeous greens and blues in the second card. Both are fantastic!

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  14. I wouldn't have expected such stunning results with these colors! WOW!

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  15. Beautiful - especially the blue.
    thanks for sharing

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  16. Extraordinary color choices really highlight these designs. Just beautiful!

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  17. Beautiful cards! I really like how they can be for anyone and so many occasions!

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  18. Wonderful cards! I really like how they can be used for almost any occasion.

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  19. Beautiful cards, wonderful backgrounds and colour choices!

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  20. I love how the style of your cards is similar but they look completely different.

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  21. Your cards are so crisp and gorgeous!😍

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  22. Gorgeous! I love the colors chosen also.

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  23. Beautiful color choices!
    Thanks for the inspiration!

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  24. Thank you for sharing your cards & techniques...very pretty!

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  25. Thank you for sharing your cards & techniques! Very pretty!

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  26. I like the tone on tone on the first one and the colors and embossing on the second.

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  27. Awesome designs and colors for your gorgeous cards! Love this beautiful Fantastic Flowers stamp set!

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  28. Both cards are gorgeous! I love the pops of gold on your second card.

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  29. Great cards Miriam!! I love how versatile the Fantastic Flowers set is.

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  30. Okay, that first card gives this stamp set a whole new look. It stepped the whole thing up. I love the tone on tone look! And that second card! Wow!

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  31. Wonderful cards! I especially love the second one and I really love the Fantastic Flowers set -- so versatile!

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  32. Love the tone on tone look of the first card. The second card is awesome. I love that the frond can be stamped and stenciled. The gold is really a great touch.

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  33. Beautiful cards!!! I'm loving the Fantastic Flowers set. I can see it's a definite must have. Thank you for the inspiration today.

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  34. I love the bold background colors on these lovely cards. The gold leaf details are amazing.

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  35. Both cards are pretty. I really like the word dies. Those make it so easy. [Bunny]

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  36. Love them both but the first is my fav!

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  37. Love how different the cards look but using the same products. Gorgeous cards!

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  38. both cards are amazing, I love the gold on the leaves

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  39. Very pretty cards! Thanks for sharing!

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  40. These cards are stunning, Miriam! The Fantastic Flowers is a wonderful stamp set.

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  41. Pretty cards, love the tone on tone.

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  42. Love both of these gorgeous cards, but the blue is my fave!

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  43. Oh wowza, love the colours you used!

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  44. Wowza, love the colours you used - so rich and fantastic!

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  45. Wow!!!! These are both sooooo Beautiful!!!!

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  46. Beautiful cards! Thank you so much for sharing your talent,

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  47. Love the leaves! The entire set is beautiful, but the leaves get me!

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  48. I love the green card with a jungle vibe! The colors you used are so beautiful together, so regal!

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  49. Both of your cards are lovely. That tone on tone one is my favorite, but I like the gold accented one as well. The Fantastic Floral is looking like a must have!

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  50. Gorgeous cards, I love the gold embossing on your green theme card--so gorgeous!

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  51. Fantastic. So many great ideas for this stencil.

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  52. Your color choices are awesome. Great cards.

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  53. Beautiful and inspirational cards from this SSS release!!

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  54. Beautiful cards! This is a great new set.

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  55. Congratulations on using up a background from your stash. It's such a great feeling to make use of something previously made, isn't it! Love the vibrant colors in both cards!

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