The JOY of Christmas w/Stamp Simply

This is a really fun time of the year for card makers because this is a great time to start making Autumn cards, Christmas and Winter cards, and still squeeze in some Summer, birthday and other fun cards.  Pretty much anything goes this time of the year.  That's always a fun time to create.  At Stamp Simply, you'll always find the loveliest stamps, dies and crafting supplies to help you create something simply wonderful every time.

This card started with basic cream cardstock that I layered with a piece of Craft Consortium Ink Drops 6x6 Paper Pad purple paper and a piece of Doodlebug yellow polka dot patterned paper.  I used the Vintage Christmas Background to stamp the background image and I used the Vintage Christmas Images to stamp the merry jingle bells both onto cream cardstock.

The sentiment I used can be found in the Christmas Joy Stamp Set.  I cut it using the Fishtail Banner Dies and tucked it under the bells.  The finishing touch was some bundled Ivory Burlap String that I tucked under the top part of the merry jingle bells image.  I also used some 3-D White Foam Tabs.

Be sure to stop by the new Stamp Simply Blog each day for lots of great inspiration using products from Stamp Simply.  Thanks so much for visiting me here today, and please stop by again soon.  I'd love to have you visit and Follow me on Instagram as well.  Have a great week.

Blessings to you,

Karen

Merry Christmas w/Stamp Simply

Happy Monday, everyone!  Today I'm sharing a pretty Christmas card for Stamp Simply using a few of their wonderful products.  I always enjoy creating cards with the lovely stamps, dies and goodies they carry, and I always know I can find just the right sentiments and images for every occasion.  This card was a lot of fun to make.  I'd love to hear your thoughts.  And don't un off until you hear about the SALE taking place through tomorrow at Stamp Simply.

I used red cardstock topped with white cardstock. The first layer of white cardstock was inked on the edges. The second layer of white cardstock was stamped using the awesome new Vintage Christmas Background Stamp and then colored using my Copics.  I cute out the center using the coordinating Vintage Christmas Background Dies.  I've stamped and colored this Vintage Christmas Background Stamp, and seen my teammates do so as well, in so many different colors, and each one is just as cute as the next.

I also colored and cut the sweet holly berries from the Vintage Christmas Background Dies to accent the images.  The next thing I did was to stamp the ornaments using the Christmas Joy Stamps and then cut them with the coordinating Christmas Joy Dies.  The second layer is raised up using 3-D Foam Tabs for dimension, and I placed a few sequins around the images.

OK....here's that SALE I mentioned earlier.  These fantastic savings are good through the end of the business day tomorrow, December 3, 2024.  It's a great time to grab some of your favorites from Stamp Simply so that you can SAVE MONEY; and then start creating lovely cards with them.  

You're always sure to find lots of great inspiration on the Stamp Simply Blog and wonderful shopping at Stamp Simply. Thank you so much for visiting me here today.  It always means so much to me, and I love hearing your sweet comments, too.  Have a great week, everyone.

I'm playing along here:

Simon Says Stamp Wednesday Challenge - Simon Says "Anything Goes"

Blessings, 
Karen

Christmas Blessings w/Stamp Simply

Although Christmas usually makes us think of using primarily red and green on our cards, for some strange reason, I enjoy using pink.  So much, in fact, that I have an entire Pinterest board dedicated to Pink Christmas cards.  There's just something about seeing pink images that makes me feel happy.  And there's always lots of great inspiration out there for using it.  This card was a lot of fun to make using some lovely products from Stamp Simply, but difficult to photograph.  I just couldn't seem to capture the glitter on the angel's wings.

I did use a Christmas green cardstock base layered with a bright pink cardstock.  I inked both of the cardstock layers with white chalk ink on their edges.  The background I created uses the fabulous new Vintage Christmas Background Stamp Set, and I stamped it onto a piece of pale pink paper.  I did a bit of coloring using my Copics.

The music images were stamped using the beautiful Worship & Praise Stamp Set.  The music notes give such a lovely background setting for this sweet angel.  The angel, horn and sentiment (Christmas Blessings) were all stamped using the Angels Among Us Stamp Set.  I cut the angel and horn using the coordinating Angels Among Us Dies.  Some silver Stickles were added to the angel's wings to give them some sparkle.

I did spray my card (lightly) with both white and black soot distress spray.  I didn't want to actually cover anything, so I kept it very minimal.  A few sequins were the finishing touch.  You can always find lots of great inspiration on the Stamp Simply Blog and lots of great shopping at Stamp Simply.  Thanks so much for visiting me here today.  I appreciate you, and I hope you'll check out (and Follow) my somewhat new Instagram Page.

I'm playing along here:

Simon Says Stamp Wednesday Challenge - Simon Says "Anything Goes"

Blessings,

Karen

Let It Snow w/Stamp Simply

Stamp Simply definitely lives up to its name.  Their GORGEOUS stamps, dies and products make it SO SIMPLE to create beautiful cards.  So, whether you're a beginner at stamping or an advanced artist, you will always find the most amazing products to help you create lovely cards and projects.  The card I'm sharing today uses two of Stamp Simply's amazing sets.  I look forward to hearing what you think of this one.

I used black, deep pink and white cardstock to create my card.  I used one (Crate Paper) patterned paper.  I stamped the lovely Vintage Christmas Background onto white cardstock and cut the middle using the Vintage Ovals & Twigs Dies.  The sentiment (Let It Snow) is also found in the Vintage Christmas Background Stamp Set.  The berries and leaves are also found in the Vintage Ovals & Twigs Dies.

The pretty Christmas trees are found in the O Christmas Tree Stamp Set and were cut using the coordinating O Christmas Tree Dies.  I added a pretty Seam Binding bow to the side of my card.  The sentiment was stamped onto a tab cut using the Fishtail Banner Dies.  I used my Copics to color all the pretty accents on the Vintage Christmas Background as well as on the Christmas Trees. I'm LOVING the new Vintage Christmas Background SO much.  The "snow" is just a styrofoam ball that I crunched up into tiny pieces.

I sure hope that you're having a blessed week, everyone.  Thank you so much for stopping by to say hello today, and please know that it means the world to me.  You can find amazing inspiration every day on the Stamp Simply Blog.  Happy crafting.

Here's where I'm playing along and sharing my Christmas tree card:

Peace On Earth Challenge - Challenge #71 - Anything Goes Christmas

Simon Says Stamp Monday Challenge - Simon Says "Stamp It" - I used several fabulous stamps from Stamp Simply.

Simon Says Stamp Wednesday Challenge - Simon Says "Stamp It"

The Paper Funday Challenge - Challenge #69 - Anything Goes w/Optional Twist: Create Your Own Background.  I used patterned paper and a fun frame stamp to create my background.  Lots of great layers of paper as well.

Blessings,

Karen

Let It Snow w/Stamp Simply

Stamp Simply is a wonderful store filled with beautiful stamps, dies, and so many fabulous products to help you make amazing cards.  Because they have such wonderful images and sentiments, Stamp Simply makes it simple to create the most beautiful cards and projects.  I've been having SO much fun using all the New Release items and beginning to combine them with all the other wonderful products found at Stamp Simply.

I used the new Vintage Christmas Background Stamp to create the base image which was stamped in black on white cardstock.  I placed that on a piece of wood paper from the Craft Consortium 6x6 Wood Textures Paper Pad.  The beautiful twigs surround the skates and sentiment so nicely.  The Vintage Seed Packet Ovals & Twigs Dies allowed me to cut the two oval sizes and layer them using 3-D Foam Tabs.

I cut the red gingham border using Tim Holtz Crochet Border Die.  Next, I stamped the ice skates using the Vintage Christmas Images Stamp Set, colored them with my Copics, and cut the skates using the Vintage Christmas Images Dies.  The sentiment (Let It Snow) is also from the Vintage Christmas Background Stamp Set.

I wrapped my card in Black Baker's Twine.  I also cut several twigs using the Vintage Seed Packet Ovals & Twigs Dies that I colored with Copics.  I placed them around the sentiment spot to frame that a bit.  The oval itself was also cut using the Vintage Seed Packet Ovals & Twigs Dies.  I love how all these new sets work together and complement one another so nicely.

Be sure to stop by the Stamp Simply Blog often for lots of great inspiration.  The Design Team is always coming up with the most creative ways to use these lovely stamps and dies.  You won't want to miss any of their fabulous inspiration.  Thanks so much for visiting me today and for leaving me a comment.  It means so much to me.

I'm sharing my Christmas card in these FUN challenges:

Peace On Earth Christmas Challenge - August: Anything Goes Christmas

Double D Challenge - Challenge Theme: Shapes - My rectangular card also includes ovals

Pammie's Inky Pinkies Challenge Blog - Challenge #2434 - Anything Goes

The Paper Funday Challenges - August: Anything Goes/Optional Twist: Summer Holiday/Vacation - Entry #5/6

Blessings,

Karen

Vintage Merry Christmas w/Stamp Simply

I'm over the moon about the next in the New Release from Stamp Simply.  Every set that's been released is even more amazing and beautiful than the last.  They're all GORGEOUS.  This new Vintage Christmas Background Stamp is no exception.  Just look at this lovely vintage feel Christmas card.  It's so warm and cozy, right?  It's a throw-back to Christmases past.  Be sure to visit Stamp Simply to check out this set and ALL the fabulous new sets.

I layered kraft, cream, green and kraft cardstocks.  On the kraft cardstock, I stamped the new Vintage Christmas Background Stamp in green and brown inks.  I cut the center focal piece (oval) using the new Vintage Ovals & Twigs Dies.  I colored the image a bit with my Copics.  I used the Vintage Ovals & Twigs Dies again to cut all the foliage/berries, and I colored them with my Copics as well.

I added some bundled Green Burlap String and a Red (Christmas Bundle) Seam Binding bow topped with more of the foliage/berries cut using the Vintage Ovals & Twigs Dies.  This was a very simple card to make, but it's lovely with all the red and green touches and those pretty berries complimenting that gorgeous vintage frame.

Be sure to visit the Stamp Simply Blog for lots of great inspiration and updates about special sales and promotions.  We always enjoy your visits.  Please stop by again soon and have a great week, everyone.

I'll be sharing my pretty Christmas card in the following challenges:

Peace on Earth Challenge - Anything Goes Christmas - Challenge #69

Simon Says Stamp Wednesday - Anything Goes w/Pinkfresh

Pammie's Inky Pinkies Challenge - Challenge #2431 - Anything Goes

The Holly and Ivy Christmas Challenge - Challenge #166 - Anything Goes Christmas - I've enjoyed this challenge blog for a long time.  While I can't take on another DT full-time right now, I'd love to be a Guest Designer any time they need me to fill in or help out in any way.  Come play along, everyone!!!

Crafting A Cut Above Challenge - August: Anything Goes - Using Dies - I used Stamp Simply's brand new Ovals & Twigs Dies.

Blessings,

Karen