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In The Heart Blog Hop

March 20, 2026

Welcome to In The Heart blog hop with Simon Says Stamp. I’m so glad you are joining us today. Let’s get right into the cards.

For my first card I used the new Cute Duckling die cut along with the EZ Strips XL Friendship. These sentiments also have a coordinating EZ XL Strips Rectangle die plate. You will want to definitely grabs this as a set. I also added the pretty Floral Butterfly Tulip embossing folder background for this card.

I mean how cute is this little duckling?!? By adding just a touch of white pigment ink over the tulips it really makes them stand out in the background.

For my next card for the In The Heart release blog hop, I created a card using the new Folk lLowers Background and coordinating stencil. The Folk Flowers also has a coordinating embossing folder. Yup, add to cart please!

The ink colors I used are Butter, Sunbeam, Cantalope, Cheeky, Seafoam, Bubblegum, Carnation, Pearfection and Orchid. The looks so pretty on this card front.

And that laughable sentiment is from the new Getting Old stamp set. The inside of the card says “you get road rage walking behind slow people at the grocery store. LOL You need this stamp set!!

Next on the hop is Rosemary. I’ve also attached the entire list of participants. I hope you are inspired by what you see today and you have a chance to grab some of your favorites! We’re giving away a $25 coupon to every stop on the hop from your blog comment section. We’ll choose your winners and post on our Simon Says Stamp blog on Wednesday the 25^th of March where you can find out how to redeem your prize.

Thanks for stopping by and I’ll see you back here soon.

DieCember® Release Blog Hop Day 2

December 6, 2025

Happy Diecember everyone. I’m thrilled to be a part of the DieCember Release Blog Hop – Day 2. I’m sure you are getting really inspired by all the great products coming out for this release. Here are a few cards I made using products from the Diecember release.

My first card is featuring the new Fawn Surprise Embossing Folder. This embossing folder makes such a pretty winter scene card. I colored the embossing folder elements with my Olo markers. Remember if you are using markers for your embossing folder, use light pressure so the ink doesn’t bleed outside of the image you are coloring.

By pairing this embossing folder with a simple sentiment from the Making Spirits Bright stamp set, this card was complete.

For my second card I used several products from the release. First I started off by die cutting the Stitching Holly and Berries dies in green and red cardstock. Afterwards I stitched the leaves with gold metallic thread and added some shading to the holly and berries with coordinating ink colors.

Next I die cut out the Eyelet Layer Frames. To add some texture to this piece, I splatted it with red and gold shimmer watercolor paint. This gives the background just a bit of shimmer.

The sentiment on this card is from the new Little Winter Banners. Each banner was die cut from gold metallic cardstock which really pulls everything together.

With this being a blog hop there is TONS of inspiration for you. Also Simon Says Stamp is giving away a $25 coupon to every stop on the hop from your blog comment section. Winners will be posted on the Simon Says Stamp blog on Wednesday the 10^th of December. But wait there is more.

The not-yet-released Simon Says Stamp Exclusive Bundled Snowman die is automatically added to your cart that contains any purchase from our DieCember® 2025 collection! This gift with purchase will expire 12/7 at 11:59 pm EST or while supplies last.

Here is the list of DieCember Release Blog Hop Day 2 participants. Make sure to leave a comment on each blog.

Thanks for stopping by today and I hope you grab all the goodies to make your heart happy. Have a great day everyone.

Simon Says Stamp You’re My Favorite Blog Hop – Day 1

April 25, 2025

Welcome to the Simon Says Stamp You’re My Favorite blog hop – Day 1. I’m so glad you are here today and I get to share some inspiration with you. Make sure to stop by each blog during the hop for your chance to win a $25.oo gift certificate from Simon Says Stamp. Let’s get into the card I have for you.

My card is featuring the new Timeless Blossoms stamp set from Simon Says Stamp. I paired this stamp set with gorgeous colors of pawsitivly ink from Simon Says Stamp to0 take this card over the top. Just look at this gorgeous color combination, using a few shades of green yellow and blush.

A simple layout for this card is all I needed to bring the focal point to this gorgeous floral heart image. Also, by keeping my card stock colors simple with just green, black and white, this card could be perfect for a thinking of you birthday or any occasion card.

With the addition of just a few beautiful gems, this card was complete. Since this stamp is a layering stamp set, really comes together pretty quickly. Just imagine the color combination you could have with the images in this stamp set.

Below you will see a list of participants. Make sure to visit each half for your and leave a comment for your chance to win. Winners will be announced on the Simon Says Stamp blog on April 30, 2025. Thanks for stopping by and good luck.

HOP ORDER:

Simon Says Stamp Blog
Caly Person
Barbara Tarayao
Heather Hoffman
Keisha Charles
Lisa Addesa
Emily Midgett
Emma Williams
Mindy Eggen
Bobbi Lemanski
Lorraine Aquilina
Rachel Alvarado
Barb Engler
Nicki Baxley
Dana Joy
Mary Reiner

Altenew 11th Anniversary Blog Hop Day 1 + Giveaway

April 14, 2025

Welcome to the Altenew 11th Anniversary Blog Hop Day 1 + Giveaway! Get ready for some amazing prizes for this hop. I’m honored to be celebrating Altenew’s 11th anniversary. I remember when Altenew first came on the crafty scene. The thrill of seeing there products are the same thrill I feel today for them. Before I get into the giveaways, let take a look at some cards I made.

My first card I used the new Magnolia Dreams Embossing Folder and Coloring Stencil. I have to admit, this is one of my favorite embossing folder and stenciling set. It’s just so pretty. For my ink blending I used several shades of blue from the Marine Life fresh dye ink collection as well as Hunter Green from the Green Meadows Fresh Dye ink collection and the Lemonade Stand from the Citrus Punch Fresh Dye ink collection.

The sentiment is from the Stamp and Paint: One Happy Bouquet Stamp set. Oh and that gorgeous blue cardstsock peeking out from behind is Altenew Starlight cardstock. To fill in the background just a little, I made some small dots using my silver essential permanent marker from Altenew. The finish to this card were the addition of beautiful enamel dots from the Deep Blue Sea enamel dots collection.

My second car is using the beautiful Cascading Elegance stencil. This stencil is so beautiful. I used the Citrus Punch Fresh Dye inks for the ink blending and did a gradating blend with them. The sentiment on this card is from the Craft Your Life Project Kit: Arched Foliage. And the beautiful brown cardstock is Milk Chocolate from Altenew. Again I did a finishing touch by adding enamel dots from the Summer Afternoon collection.

Now let’s get into the giveaway!

Over $3,600 in total prizes! Altenew is giving away a $50 gift certificate to 11 lucky winners. There are also 35 awesome companies/crafty friends who are celebrating with us, and they are offering the following prizes:
- Altenew: 11 x $50 Gift Certificate
- Altenew Academy: 17 x Online Card Class ($39.99 value each)
- Artistry by Altenew: 5x $20 Gift Certificate
- Glassboard Studio: 3 x $50 Gift Certificate
- Creative Scrapbooker Magazine: 3 x Creative Scrapbooker Magazine 1-Year Subscription ($44.9 value each)
- Stamp-n-Storage: 1 Ink Pad Carousel for Altenew Fresh Dye Inks ($129.75 value)
- Online Card Classes: 5 x Online Card Class ($25+ value each)
- Gina K. Designs: $100 Gift Certificate
- Lawn Fawn: $100 Gift Certificate
- Honey Bee Stamps: $100 Gift Certificate
- Pink and Main: $100 Gift Certificate
- Brutus Monroe: $100 Gift Certificate
- Scrapbook & Cards Today Magazine: $100 Gift Certificate
- My Favorite Things: $100 Gift Certificate
- Jennifer McGuire Ink: 1 Share Handemade Kindness Goodies Bag
- Amy Tangerine: 1 Sticker Assortment Pack ($75 value)
- Ranger Industries: $75 Gift Certificate
- Michelle’s Cards & Stamps: AUD $100 Gift Certificate
- LDRS Creative: 2x $30 Gift Certificate
- MarkerPop: 2x $25 Gift Certificate
- Trinity Stamps: $50 Gift Certificate
- A Cherry On Top: $50 Gift Certificate
- Simon Says Stamp: $50 Gift Certificate
- Alex Syberia Designs: $50 Gift Certificate
- Newton’s Nook Designs: $50 Gift Certificate
- Pretty Pink Posh: $50 Gift Certificate
- My Craft Room: $50 Gift Certificate
- Krafters Cart: $50 Gift Certificate
- Concord & 9th: $50 Gift Certificate
- Scrapbook.com: $50 Gift Certificate
- Pinkfresh Studio: $50 Gift Certificate
- Bumbleberry Papercrafts: £25 Gift Certificate
- Picket Fence Studios: $25 Gift Certificate
- Ink Blot Shop: $25 Discount Code
- Creative Chick Co.: $25 Gift Certificate
- Auzz Trinklets N Krafts: AUD $25 Gift Certificate
Be sure to leave comments by April 29, 2025 for a chance to win one of 76 prizes! To make the hop more exciting, start your comment with “Hi from (city or country where you’re from)!” 76 winners will be chosen at random from the comments left on any of the blogs listed below and will be announced on the Altenew Blog on May 4, 2025.

Plus we have anniversary sale specials:

04/14/2025 – 04/17/2025: Get a FREE brand-new Lace 3D Embossing Folder (worth $11.99) on orders over $89 from 04/14/2025 at 12:01 AM EDT until 04/17/2025 at 11:59 PM EDT. The free gift will be automatically added to eligible orders—while supplies last. Shop here: https://altenew.com/collections/all-altenew-products
04/14/2025 – 04/18/2025: Get FREE U.S. Shipping on orders over $29 (no code needed) or $10 off International Shipping with code ALTENEW@11 at checkout from 04/14/2025 at 12:01 AM EDT until 04/18/2025 at 11:59 PM EDT. Shop here: https://altenew.com/collections/all-altenew-products

Have a great day everyone and I’ll see you back here soon.

Altenew April Release Blog Hop

April 10, 2025

Welcome to the Altenew April Release Blog Hop. I’m so happy you are here with me today. To start from the beginning of the hop click here. The April release is once again full of so many products for your cardmaking needs. Let’s get right into it as I have a lot for you today.

Let’s start with my first card. I used the new Craft Your Life Project Kit: Arched Foliage. This might be one of my favorite kits from Altenew. The kit includes a stamp set, simple coloring stencils (3), a die and an embossing folder. The embossing folder gives such great texture on a card. For my colors today, I used the inks from the Dessert Dreams Fresh Ink Collection.

Card number two is using the new Altenew Luminous Diamond Rings Bold Stencil and the new Shimmer Relief Paste in Sea Beryl, Galactic Skies and Mayan Gold. I mean come on!! How gorgeous is this card. Paring this with a simple sentiment from the Bold Sentiments Stamp set.

Okay, let’s move on to card number three. The Stamp and Paint: One Happy Bouquet is perfect for watercoloring. This stamp set is pretty large. However I trimmed it down to accommodate a large black border. The size is this card is a 5×7. Like I said this stamp is perfect for watercoloring so why not grab the Altenew Palette Perfection Artists’ Watercolor Tube Bundle with the Perfect Petal Palette. And to add some movement in the background, you can use the new Essential Permanent Markers Set.

I have more inspiration for you with additional cards that you can see on my Instagram page. I’ll have links to products there as well. And don’t forget the giveaways.

There is $300 in total prizes! To celebrate this release, Altenew is giving away a $100 gift certificate to 1 lucky winner and a $50 gift certificate to 4 winners! Please leave a comment on the Altenew Card Blog and/or each designer’s blog post on the blog hop list below by April 17th for a chance to win. Altenew will draw 5 random winners from the comments left on each stop of this blog hop and announce the winners on the Altenew Winners Page on April 19th, 2025. The winner of the $100 gift certificate will be chosen from comments left on the Altenew blog.

Okay everyone, that a wrap for today. See you back here soon.