Hello Crafters!
Good Morning and Happy Friday!
and it is happy.
Why?
Well, Welcome to the Simon Says Stamp Best Days Blog Hop!
This hop is filled with amazing talent and wonderful new product.
Who could ask for more, right?
Well there is more!
Simon Says Stamp is generously giving away a $25 gift card to a random commentor from each stop on the hop! Whoo Hoo! So as you go through make sure you leave a little bit of love along the way.
Speaking of hopping along you should have come over from my sweet friend Nina-Marie, if you're just stopping by you can head to the Simon Says Stamp Blog to start at the very beginning.
I've linked the release below so you don't miss one bit of this fantastic release.
I know, how did I even make a choice.
Well it was hard but I've been in the mode of trying new things and so I reached for the dies.
Gasp. I'll wait while you pick yourself up off the floor.
When I saw the Blooming Circle die I decided to channel the wonderful Laura Bassen and use the negative.
Gulp.
I used Laura's trick with Press N' Seal to hold all my pieces together while I watercolored them with my distress inks. Then I loved the watercolor background so much I just had to use it!
I already had the watercolor background so I just cut the die again and quickly colored them with my Copic markers before inlaying them into my background.
I used foam tape on both cards. For the negative die cuts I popped up the tiny flowers and leaves. It definitely took a little bit of time but I can see why Laura does it. The look is really beautiful.
For this card I inlaid the flowers and leaves flush but then popped up the entire panel with white fun foam.
The sentiments for both cards are a combination of the new Big Thanks dies and stamps. I can see endless uses for these two!
You can watch both cards come together and listen to a few tips I learned along the way in the video below.
Your next stop on the hop my incredibly talented friend Jessica Frost-Ballas. I just know she made something fabulous!
If you get lost along the way here's the entire hop list
Thank you so much for visiting!
Supplies:
 Simon Says Stamp BLOOMING CIRCLE Die Shop at: SSS |
 Simon Says Stamps BIG THANKS WORDS Shop at: SSS |
 Simon Says Stamp BIG THANKS Wafer Dies Shop at: SSS |
 Sizzix BIG SHOT PLUS MACHINE Gray And White Shop at: SSS |
 Neenah Classic Crest 80 LB SMOOTH SOLAR WHITE Paper Pack 40 Sheets Shop at: SSS |
 Neenah Classic Crest 80 LB REAM Smooth Solar White Paper Pack 250 Sheets Shop at: SSS |
 Fiskars PREMIUM CUT LINE Paper Trimmer 12 Inches Shop at: SSS |
 Tombow MONO MULTI Liquid Glue Shop at: SSS |
 3M Scotch DOUBLE-SIDED FOAM TAPE Permanent Shop at: SSS |
 Canson MONTVAL WATERCOLOR 9x12 Pad Shop at: SSS | |
 Ranger Inkssentials Non Stick CRAFT SHEET Shop at: SSS |
 Simon Says Stamp LARGE GRID PAPER Pack Pad Shop at: SSS |
 Precision Heat Embossing Tool Gun Shop at: SSS | |
 Tsukineko Versamark EMBOSS INK PAD Shop at: SSS |
 Inkadinkado EMBOSSING MAGIC Powder Bag Shop at: SSS |
 Simon Says Stamp EMBOSSING POWDER WHITE Fine Detail Shop at: SSS | |
 Simon Says Stamp Premium Dye Ink Pad BLACK Shop at: SSS |
 9 x 12 WHITE FUN FOAM 12 Pack Shop at: SSS |
 Tim Holtz Distress Ink Pad FOSSILIZED AMBER Shop at: SSS | |
 Silver BLACK VELVET Brush Size 2 Round Shop at: SSS |
 Tim Holtz Distress Ink Pad WORN LIPSTICK Shop at: SSS |
 Tim Holtz Distress Ink Pad PEELED PAINT Shop at: SSS | |
 Tim Holtz Distress Ink Pad ABANDONED CORAL Shop at: SSS |
 Tim Holtz Distress Ink Pad MOWED LAWN Shop at: SSS |
 We R Memory Keepers TRIM AND SCORE Board Shop at: SSS | |
 Simon Says Stamp Card Stock BLACK Black Shop at: SSS |
 Tim Holtz Tonic CRAFT PICK Shop at: SSS |
 Tim Holtz Distress Ink Pad SPICED MARMALADE Shop at: SSS | |
 Tim Holtz Distress Ink Pad CRUSHED OLIVE Shop at: SSS |
 Ranger STAR DUST Stickles Shop at: SSS |
 Neenah 80 LB SMOOTH DESERT STORM 25 Sheets Shop at: SSS | |
 Neenah 80 LB REAM SMOOTH DESERT STORM 250 Sheets Shop at: SSS |
 Lifestyle Crafts QUICKSTIK Shop at: SSS |
 Tim Holtz Distress Ink Pad DRIED MARIGOLD Shop at: SSS | |
 Tim Holtz Distress Ink Pad SCATTERED STRAW Shop at: SSS |
 Copic Sketch Marker YG03 YELLOW GREEN Shop at: SSS |
 Copic Sketch Marker YG95 PALE OLIVE Shop at: SSS |
 Copic Sketch Marker Y00 BARIUM YELLOW Shop at: SSS |
 Copic Sketch MARKER G05 EMERALD GREEN Shop at: SSS |
 Copic Sketch Marker YR23 YELLOW OCHRE Shop at: SSS |
 Copic Sketch Marker R32 PEACH Shop at: SSS |
 Copic Sketch Marker R35 CORAL Shop at: SSS | |
 Copic Sketch Marker Y21 BUTTERCUP YELLOW Shop at: SSS |
 Copic Sketch Marker R20 BLUSH Shop at: SSS |
 Copic Sketch Marker YR15 PUMPKIN YELLOW Shop at: SSS | |
 Copic Sketch Marker YR000 SILK Shop at: SSS |
 Copic Sketch Marker YR21 CREAM Shop at: SSS |
Both cards are beautiful! I love that Bloom Circle.
ReplyDeleteI love all of these wonderful ideas!
ReplyDeletegorgeous cards. Love the colors. So bright & cheery. Press-n-seal is a great product to have in the craft room.
ReplyDeleteSo creative! Love both looks!
ReplyDeleteI love your cards, simple yet beautiful!
ReplyDeleteLove, love, love! Beautiful colors!!!!!!
ReplyDeleteWow! Really beautiful!!!
ReplyDeletestunning wreath cards - very inspiring:)
ReplyDeletegorgeous work as always! love when you can two with one and they are equally awesome!
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing such pretty cards. I think that wreath is a great product.
ReplyDeleteKelly you are amazing, i don’t miss any of your videos and posts.
ReplyDeleteThese cards are stunning Kelly, love the colours so pretty.
ReplyDeleteLove those cards, what beautiful wreaths!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful cards, Kelly, I love them both! Very different to your usual style, but they're amazing either way!
ReplyDeleteLovely cards. I have never done a card with a wreath before. I think I am a little bit intimidated by them!
ReplyDeleteThese are beautiful! Thanks for the tips and I am looking forward to the video!
ReplyDeleteYour videos are the best!!! Love these lil wreaths...so very 'springy'...so ready for that!!!!
ReplyDeleteThis card is beautiful! I am not usually a fan of wreaths, but I really like this one.
ReplyDeleteWhat a great die and love your creations. The colors and design are fabulous.
ReplyDeletegorgeous cards!!
ReplyDeleteBoth cards are absolutely beautiful!!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous cards! I love the colors!!
ReplyDeleteVery pretty both of them good use of the negative piece
ReplyDeleteGreat card. Thanks
ReplyDeleteLove your wreath cards!
ReplyDeleteThis die is so pretty and your cards are fabulous!!
ReplyDeleteSuch cute wreath cards
ReplyDeleteWell now...look at u! Looking forward to the video on this one. They came out fantastic! U go Kelly girl!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful!
ReplyDeleteLove your beautiful cards and "2 for" the price of one is always good! LOL! I will look forward to seeing the video later, as I have been trying the Press & Seal with die cuts and am struggling a little with it's use.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful flower wreaths. Great cards!
ReplyDelete[hmnelson15{at}frontier{dot}com]
So very pretty. And such a great idea. I always love it when there is a way to speed up making cards, and they both give different looks too. thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteAwesome cards, Kelly. The THANKS stamp and die are one of my favorites from the Best Days release. Love the wreath around the sentiment, beautiful design.
ReplyDeleteAdorable card! Thank you for the inspiration!
ReplyDeleteI love the color combination you used here! Makes me want to run off and create something with the same palette.
ReplyDeleteOh, Kelly, what beautiful cards! You did great!!!
ReplyDeleteFun cards! Don't you love it when a second card automatically follows from the first?
ReplyDeleteThe Blooming circle die was on my wish list but with your inspiration it is being moved to the top of my list!
ReplyDeleteBoth of these cards are gorgeous. How do I see the video. I would love to see the press and seal technique you talk about!
ReplyDeleteSuch beautiful cards, Kelly!
ReplyDeletebeautiful cards, I am drawn to that die also
ReplyDeletethanks for sharing
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Beautiful cards! I like how you showed versatility with same stamp set but with different backgrounds!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful. Love how you got two cards out of one cut.
ReplyDeleteThe Blooming Circle die is so pretty. Gorgeous cards.
ReplyDeletefabulous flowery wreath, so pretty
ReplyDeleteVery beautiful cards. Love the desert storm card.
ReplyDeleteWonderful cards, Kelly! The watercolored look makes the flowers so soft and appealing. I might have to change my go-to of just die cutting solid colored cardstock and give your technique a try! So much more depth and interest your way!
ReplyDeleteGreat watercolored cards. thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteI love the way you used both parts! Great cards.
ReplyDeleteLovely card! Love the colors!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful cards. Thanks so much for sharing...
ReplyDeleteI didn't think I would use this die - you have convinced me otherwise. So pretty!
ReplyDeleteLovely cards, Kelly! Thanks for the inspiration :)
ReplyDeleteBoth cards are soft and beautiful!
ReplyDeleteYour cards are lovely ! And perfect after the beautiful day we had here in Switzerland today, it really looked like spring was there, like on your cards.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful!! I just bought some Press N Seal and can’t wait to try it (probably will NEED more dies to truly get my monies worth out of the Press N Seal)
ReplyDeleteYour cards are absolutely gorgeous as always..
ReplyDeleteWonderful use of the negative pieces. Both cards are amazing.
ReplyDeleteI love cards made with wreaths. These are both stunners. You get the patience award for adhering all the tiny pieces on that card. Thanks
ReplyDeleteAwesome cards! I have to get some press N seal.
ReplyDeleteKelly I love both of your cards and it was a great idea to use the white card aswell. Thanks for these awesome examples and idea's. Have a nice weekend.
ReplyDeleteLove your cards!
ReplyDeleteVery nice! The colors look lovely-makes me wish spring would hurry up and get here.
ReplyDeleteExcited about your post - I have Press 'n Seal so can't wait to try this. Your videos rock, and such lovely Spring colors!!!
ReplyDeleteLove the you did this!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful cards !!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful cards Kelly! Love them both~
ReplyDeleteso pretty!
ReplyDeleteLovely floral wreaths on your card.
ReplyDelete(gasp!) look at you, living on the edge lol. I love how you created these cards, so beautiful! Lots of work but the result is amazing. I love it.
ReplyDeleteLove that Blooming Circle die!!! Just gorgeous cards!
ReplyDeleteOMG! I love these cards! I've been on the fence about these dies, but your cards just pushed me over... gotta go get'um NOW! *sigh* Gorgeous cards... thanks for sharing the techniques!
ReplyDeletewonderful cards, Kelly - especially love the one on kraft - look forward to seeing your video!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful cards! Love the blooming circle die and the beautiful colors you chose. Looking forward to the video of your process with these cards.
ReplyDeleteThe results are just lovely. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteI love your cards and the fun small flowers and wreath design. Great colors
ReplyDeleteI love the floral watercolor card you did. Thanks for sharing your beautiful card.
ReplyDeleteLoving these beautiful Thank you cards
ReplyDeletealways love your cards, so lovely!
ReplyDeleteAwesome cards!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful cards! No video gulp! TFS
ReplyDeleteLove colours you've used and thise flowers are beautiful
ReplyDeleteYour cards are gorgeous, love this technique!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful cards - I especially love how the flowers look on the kraft paper, with that beautiful layered sentiment!
ReplyDeleteLove that die, it's a beautiful card. I am such of fan of all you do, thanks!!
ReplyDeleteExcellent tut thanks
ReplyDeleteLove colors on kraft like this! Gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteVery nice cards. Love the floral die!
ReplyDeleteYour cards are wonderful! What a colorful way to say Thanks!
ReplyDeleteNice! Love both cards. Hope you'll do a video of it?!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful cards!
ReplyDeleteLoved your cards so much!
ReplyDeleteThanks for the inspiration 😃
Your cards are really pretty
ReplyDeleteThese are gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteGood for you, trying something outside your comfort zone! Love how both of these turned out!
ReplyDeleteBea.u.ti.ful cards! Love them both.
ReplyDeleteThese are so beautiful!!
ReplyDeleteGreat pair of cards! Loving the look of both although maybe a little more partial to the white backdrop.
ReplyDeleteFabulous cards Kelly, You can never go wrong with kraft card I think.
ReplyDeleteThis release is killing me! I need a hunk of money!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous cards! I really love the black/craft thanks on white. Beautifully done.
ReplyDeleteReally beautiful cards! The blooming circle die is so pretty to begin with!
ReplyDeleteJust awesome. Your talent is outstanding.
ReplyDeleteWow Kelly, who knew you could use a die cutting machine??? AND.... you did a stellar job with it too! LOL
ReplyDeleteSeriously, these are absolutely gorgeous as is the case with ALL that you do. Isn't this Blooming Circle Die beautiful? It looks amazing! Beautiful cards.
Great cards.
ReplyDeleteI love the pretty flower wreath!!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful wreath die!
ReplyDeleteThese are gorgeous!!! I love the colors with the Kraft yardstick. I can't tell you how pretty these are!
ReplyDeleteLove how pastel these are. Beautiful work
ReplyDeleteLove both versions of your card Kelly. Very simple but so sweet and I really love soft pastel colours. Appreciate you taking the time to inspire us all. Many thanks. Love this new release too. Very pretty.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful cards! Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteHi Kelly, I couldn't wait to see wait you were going to pick to color, I love what you choose. It is stunning, love the colors, and as always the coloring is amazing. Tfs.
ReplyDeleteKelly, your cards are beautiful—as usual!
ReplyDeleteSo pretty! Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteGreat cards!
ReplyDeleteGreat sentiments!!
ReplyDeleteAwesome cards. Thank you
ReplyDeleteI am so glad you used this die, I wanted to see how it was to use. I can't wait to see your technique. Thanks for sharing. Blessings! rancat6@verizon.net
ReplyDeleteThese are equally beautiful!!
ReplyDeleteTotally love the kraft bg of that beautiful fonted thanks!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful! Great ideas.
ReplyDeleteI’m loving this entire new release by SSS. Your card is beautiful, I’d love to have that wreath on my front door. :)
ReplyDeleteGorgeous cards! Would love to see a video of how you used the press n seal - I've only used it to pick up embellishments I've laid out on my page so that I can put adhesive on and lay them back down in the right spot.
ReplyDeleteLooking forward to the video. I can’t believe your patience to inlay all those pieces. Lucky recipient!
ReplyDeletePretty pretty cards. I love that the thanks die comes with a shadow. I need to add it to my wish list.
ReplyDeleteSo beautiful! Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful cards! Thanks for sharing your creativity.
ReplyDeleteLove your beautiful cards! Thanks for the inspiration!
ReplyDeleteLove the colour theme and flowers in wreath 😀
ReplyDeleteBeautiful cards - great inspiration! Thx
ReplyDeleteThey are both lovely. Lots of work but worth it. TFS.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful cards Kelly -- thank you for sharing this inspiring idea and design. I love it when you can get two cards out of one technique!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful cards!
ReplyDeleteI LOVE blog hops because they inspire me to create and I love seeing how all the amazing artists are using the Simon Says products
ReplyDeleteSuch a pretty card, I always love any kind of wreath
ReplyDeleteWow, your cards are amazing.
ReplyDeleteOh darn you!! that press and seal technique totally escapes me and I end up with bits everywhere!! I will give it another go to try and use your watercolor technique/style you used here.. Fab cards BTW
ReplyDeleteBeautiful cards but my eyes just couldn't do that even with my glasses lol
ReplyDeleteThanks for a new technique! Love the cards and your nails!
ReplyDeleteLovely cards with lovely spring colours!
ReplyDeleteSuch elegant cards. Love the delicate design
ReplyDeleteI had overlooked the thanks die & stamps, but thank you for bringing them to my attention. They are great & are ones I could really use. Your cards are wonderful.
ReplyDeleteSo pretty, thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteJust beautiful! Always love your color combos.
ReplyDeleteGorgeous!!
ReplyDeleteWonderful Card. I love the colors very happy and
ReplyDeleteGORGEOUS! Very helpful...I've decided that I'm not a "pieces, parts" girl. I have problems with bigger pieces, this process would send me running a screaming. lol
ReplyDeleteI think this is one of most favorite things in the new release. The flowers are just so whimsical and cute, and you can use it for any type of card. I love your color combinations and the card that you made. You help me make up my mind, that I just need to purchase this die.
ReplyDeleteYou are super patient. Maybe I will give this a try.
ReplyDeleteSuper pretty creations! Love the beautiful florals :)
ReplyDeleteAwesome cards! Will have to try this method on my cards. Love the colors you used. Thanks for sharing and have a wonderful week end.
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely love your cards and admire your patience with all the tiny pieces. I would buy your cards to send out but admit that I do not have this kind of patience to make my own like that. Thanks for sharing such beautiful work.
ReplyDeleteWow!! These are both just beautiful!! You crack me up with your comments...you and Laura are both so entertaining in your videos, they're as much fun to watch for the commentary as seeing how you create those awesome cards!!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful cards!
ReplyDeleteA great job with both cards.
ReplyDeleteVery nice cards. I always enjoy learning how to use dies in more than one way.
ReplyDeleteDebbieC
Beautiful cards! I think I need the thanks set!
ReplyDeleteNow do that technique again with a die that DOESN'T have five million tiny dots and you'll be done in no time flat! Beautiful wreaths. Gotta get some press n seal.
ReplyDeleteAlways a treat to view your creations!!!
ReplyDeleteHoly crap, you went with the inlay with the most tiny pieces ever :S. I concur that the outcome is gorgeous, but not sure I could fight those itty bitty pieces myself lol! That 'thanks' die is simply perfect in all ways (total staple).
ReplyDeleteThank you for all your hard work on this card, love both cards. Always pick up something new from your videos. Great release from SSS.
ReplyDeletereally lovely spring cards :D
ReplyDeleteBoth cards are so pretty Kelly! Nice to see you step out of your comfort zone and be totally successful! Encourages me to do the same! I use the press n seal when arranging die cute flowers and it makes it so easy! Looks like I will have to try this inlaid die cut technique now too! I love everything you do! Thanks for being here on this fantastic blog hop!
ReplyDeleteI was excited to see you in the blog hop! I like that you tried something different, thought you'd hate it but ended up liking it. That gives me the courage to stretch out into new techniques .
ReplyDeletedefinitely worth the effort. after all, "enjoying" is why we (I) do this, right?
ReplyDeleteLove these two cards!
ReplyDeleteMy long nails are making this technique nearly impossible. Love your cards though.
ReplyDeleteThese are so gorgeous! Haha all through scrolling this post I was wishing you had a video for this and lo and behold there was one! Yay... btw don't know how I missed this on youtube :)
ReplyDeleteBeautiful cards, I've tried the Press-n-Seal, it's great.
ReplyDeleteThis wreath is beautiful !
ReplyDeleteBeautiful set of coordinating cards! Each is prettier than the other. Love the flower colors and title work.
ReplyDeleteThe colors of the flowers are so delicate.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful cards. Enjoy die cutting.
thanks for sharing
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That is serious commitment! Those teeny tiny piece of foam tape! But yes, the effect is great!
ReplyDeleteBoth of your cards are simply beautiful. I hadn't really noticed the Blooming Circle die, but think it might be a must have.
ReplyDeleteThese are two absolutely wonderful cards ! Your wreaths are perfect and the sentiment is so beautiful !
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Love them! I can see what you decided to use the water color background to make a second card! 😀
ReplyDeleteAs always - love your video.
ReplyDeleteYour cards are gorgeous, Love this new die!
Beautiful cards! Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteBoth cards are beautiful! Very pretty colours, great design!
ReplyDeleteWow!! Really Beautiful cards!!!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful cards!!! I love how soft they are.
ReplyDeleteTedious work, but beautiful results!
ReplyDeleteThese are some of my favorite cards of the Blog Hop!! I love the dies you chose and they work perfectly together to make a gorgeous card, or in this case, two cards! :) Thanks for sharing them!
ReplyDeleteWow amazing cards and love the dies.
ReplyDeleteLove this die also! Great idea, can’t wait to watch the video!!
ReplyDeleteThese cards are soooooo cute! I adore wreaths.
ReplyDeleteOh so pretty.
ReplyDeleteReally pretty!
ReplyDeleteLove when you can use the negative cuts
for another great card!
I love that is card is simple and colorful!! Your creativity is impressive!!! you always have great ideas..
ReplyDeleteBeautiful cards! Definitely worth the time you spent on them. Thanks for sharing. :)
ReplyDeleteWow! I love how you used the Blooming Circle die to make these gorgeous cards. So stunning!
ReplyDeleteI too am a huge fan of Laura Bassen. You totally nailed her spirit on this card. Very beautiful.
ReplyDeleteFantastic cards! I love how the soft coloring highlights this sweet floral wreath.
ReplyDeleteBoth versions are beautiful! I love how clearly you explained all of your process! TFS
ReplyDeleteI love your videos! Your personality is so fun and energetic it brightness my Day! Thank you
ReplyDeleteLove these cards Kelly!! Im giving you mad props for them too!! Your a lot more patient than I am. Hahaha!! Would love to hear the actual audio of when u were doing these, instead of a voice over!!! Thanks for sharing and way to go for trying something new!! Big hugs!!!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful cards! Fabulous release!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful!! Love the wreaths.
ReplyDeletelove the double take on the positive and the negative images!
ReplyDeleteBoth versions are gorgeous. I love how nothing gets wasted!
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