Simon Says Stamp Blog!: February 2010

Friday, February 26, 2010

HELLO Hop BIG SHOT Winner!

Hi everyone! TGIF!! We would like to thank EVERYONE that participated in the HOP...we had lots of fun with it, and hope you did too! Once again, the warmest of welcomes to Martine, Jane, and Dena! We are so happy to have you on board at Simon Says Stamp!

Okay....drum roll please....CONGRATULATIONS PEGG S.!!!

Here's what she had to say...
"Congrats to your new team members! Beautiful cards on the hop - great fun!! The phrase I put together is:
Happy Hoppers."

Pegg S., please email me with your addy so I can send your fab new prize!!!

Have a great weekend, everyone!

Steph

Thursday, February 25, 2010

Hop into Spring WINNER!

Bunny

Hi all!

Unfortunately my diligent thoughts of spring have not yet brought warmer weather...but I'm not giving up!! I'm hoping to brighten up the day of our lucky duck winner of some fresh candy....

Congrats, STEPHANIE!!!! (Great name ;))

Here's what she had to say:

"My goodness these are so sweet. I love the bunnies, actually the entire series is lovely especially since we are eagerly anticipating spring here in New York after getting record snow falls!!!!"

Stephanie, I hope the arrival of these goodies helps to melt some of the snow away! Please email me (Steph@SimonSaysStamp.com) with your addy and I'll send it out!

Have a great day everyone!!! Stay tuned...LOTS of other chances to win!

Steph

Hero Arts Card "How To"!!

Hero Arts Items Needed:

Sparkle Gems Small Blossoms
Windy Tree
Flourish Background
Birthday Messages
Weathered Wood Distress Dye Ink Pad
Broken China Distress Dye Ink Pad
Faded Jeans Distress Dye Ink Pad
Scattered Straw Distress Dye Ink Pad
VersaMark Watermark Stamp Pad

Additional Items Needed:

Colorbox Chalk Ink (Vintage Photo), Tsukineko Brilliance Ink (Gamma Green), Stazon Ink (Timber Brown), Nestabilities Labels 8 die (Spellbinders), Mesh embossing folder (Provo Craft), Spirelli Punch, Thread, Button, Cardstock, Foam Dots

Directions:

1.) Cut out nestie shapes and ink smaller piece to resemble the sky. Ink flourish with Versamark, spray with water mister and stamp over background. Stamp tree on top using chalk ink.

2.) Tear green paper to resemble grassy hill, cut with nestie and emboss with mesh texture. Apply green ink for depth and attach to card.

3.) Distress large die-cut and stamp sentiment along one edge.

4.) Attach stamped piece to base with foam dots.

5.) Add Spirelli sun and gems.

Simon Says Stamp has all of the supplies for this great card project! Switch up the birthday theme for a "friendship" or "thank you" theme. The possibilities are endless!!

Until next time!

♥ Katie ♥

Wednesday, February 24, 2010

Stampendous Blog Candy Winner

Thank you for all of the insightful comments on how to battle any winter blues (or summer blues for some of you!) you've experienced this year!

Mcalpinekaren: please contact Stephanie at Steph@SimonSaysStamp.com to let her know which Stampendous kit you would like to choose from Simon Says Stamp's online collection!

Stay posted for many more giveaways to come!!!

♥ Katie ♥

Monday, February 22, 2010

Another Place to Win CANDY...Join the Fun!!

Would you like even MORE chances to win free delicious candy?! Please CLICK HERE to join in on a current challenge for Simon Says Stamp fans!

Just CLICK HERE and join in! FUN AT PAPER CRAFT PLANET!

WHAT: Simon is challenging you to play along with us for the third challenge!!! It will be an easy one to start, with prizes!!!!!

WHEN: NOW until MARCH 14, 2010 to complete this challenge.

WHO: fans of Simon Says Stamp, crafty guys and gals, Design Team members (yes, you too can play along!!), kids, dogs, anyone can play along!!!!!

THE PRIZE: The winner will receive their choice of THREE ink pads from Simon Says Stamp Superstore!!!!

THE CHALLENGE: Colour challenge: USE dark brown, vanilla (cream), and teal in a card, scrapbook page or project. Anything goes, as long as you use those three colours!!!!

TO ENTER: upload your photo of your project with the tag "simon3" - all lower case, no spaces.

Chris will add all photos to the slideshow for all to see!!!

Winner will be announced March 15.

Any questions, please ask!!!! We can't wait to see what you create!!!!! Go to the challenge NOW....

Friday, February 19, 2010

Paint With Powder!!

With all of this snow we've been having (and another 10 inches supposedly on the way over the weekend!), I've had visions of traveling to a faraway land for some time. Tuscany would be GREAT right about now!! I think Stampendous read my mind because villas, vineyards, and sun seem to be the topics of their new line - and Simon Says Stamp has it all for you!

Have you ever wanted to paint without all the mess? Try creating that "Van Gogh" look simply with Stampendous' embossing powders! Check out the video below to see how!

Simon Says Stamp has all of the supplies you'll need for your next paper crafting project! Here are a few products that were used in the video that are available on our site:

Versamark Ink Pad
Tuscany Embossing Kit
Thin Storage Solution Container
Heating Tool
Acrylic Block
Versamarker
Craft Knife
Villa Scene Cling

***Blog Candy Alert*** Let us know how you are using crafting to cope with any winter blues you may have for a chance to win a free Stampendous embossing kit of your choice next Wednesday!!

Continuing my dreams of warmth and beauty until next time... :)

♥ Katie ♥

Lucky Duck Winner for the Wendy Vecchi Stamp Set!

Happy Friday Everyone!

It's been a crazy day for us here at Simon Says...boxes and boxes of new stuff came in today! American Tag Co., Martha Stewart Punches, American Crafts, and so much more!

I wanted to take a minute to thank everyone for 72 comments on the Wendy Vecchi Blog from Monday! Woohoo! We are glad you are just as excited about Wendy as we are. Sooooo, as an added bonus, I am also going to send the winner an OLIVE ARCHIVAL INK PAD as well as the WENDY VECCHI LOVE TO MAKE ART SET!

See! It pays to comment!

DRUMROLL PLEASE....The winner is.....Sandie!
Sandie said: Luv them all but at a push I'd have to say Well Worn Art.. or Just Word Art... or... or.... aaaggghhh I can't decide!!

Congrats Sandie, please contact Stephanie at steph@simonsaysstamp.com to claim your prize!

Have a great weekend everyone!
~TERRA

Thursday, February 18, 2010

"Hop" into Spring with Baby Bunnies!

Brrrr....baby, it's cold outside! The home offices of Simon Says Stamp have our heaters on over time with the consistent snow fall and cold breezes that we are greeted with on our way to and from! We still have a little over a month until the official first day of Spring but this weather has really made me begin dreaming of warmer weather. I imagine myself in the picture above surrounded by green grass, fresh fragrances of blooms, and the warm sun rays on my face....those of you also in cool conditions I would assume can relate!

I am so excited to show you some brand NEW items for us from C.C. Designs! They will immediately fast forward you to Spring and then to Easter with their adorable details and sweet features!

Bunny

Spring Elves

Butterfly

April

Daffodil

Hippity Hoppity

How darling are these?!?! Check out all of the new Sweet November stamps below!

*C.C. Designs Cling APRIL Rubber Stamp Sweet November Price: $5.99 Add to Cart	*C.C. Designs Cling BUNNY Rubber Stamp Baby Bunnies Sweet November Price: $5.99 Add to Cart	*C.C. Designs Cling BUTTERFLY Rubber Stamp Baby Bunnies Sweet November Price: $5.99 Add to Cart

*C.C. Designs Cling CHICK Rubber Stamp Baby Bunnies Sweet November Price: $5.99 Add to Cart	*C.C. Designs Cling DAFFODIL Rubber Stamp Baby Bunnies Sweet November Price: $5.99 Add to Cart	*C.C. Designs Cling EASTER EGG Rubber Stamp Baby Bunnies Sweet November Price: $5.99 Add to Cart

*C.C. Designs Cling PETER Rubber Stamp Sweet November Price: $5.99 Add to Cart	*C.C. Designs Cling TULIP Rubber Stamp Baby Bunnies Sweet November Price: $5.99 Add to Cart	*C.C. Designs DARBY AND BUMBLES Rubber Stamp Sweet November Price: $7.99 Add to Cart

*C.C. Designs EZ Mount SPRING ELVES Rubber Stamps Sweet November Price: $14.99 Add to Cart	*C.C. Designs SPARKLE THISTLEWEED Rubber Stamp Sweet November Price: $5.99 Add to Cart

***Blog Candy Alert! Join our following and tell me what you think about the new line as well as your favorite thing about SPRING! The winner will be drawn at random a week from today (February 25th, 2010) and will win some fresh new candy to play with!!!

THINK SPRING!!!

Steph

Wednesday, February 17, 2010

HELLO Hop for Simon Says Stamp! WIN THE SIZZIX BIG SHOT MACHINE!

Congratulations! You made it to the end! If you don't know what I am talking about and want to win a Sizzix Big Shot Machine (compatible with the new Tim Holtz Dies), please visit our Simon Says Stamp Challenge, cuz there is a hop and the hop starts THERE!

We are hopping to say hello and welcome our Three new Design Team members - Martine, Jane, and Dena. Thank you SO much for participating in the HELLO Hop for Simon Says Stamp Challenge Blog! We hope you had a fun and inspirational time with us! We cannot express how much your support means to all of us – thank you!

NOW that you have made it to the end, please leave us a comment and include the MYSTERY phrase you found on your travels.

Remember, you can win a Cuttlebug embossing folder at EACH of the Design Teams blogs if you have left them a comment! By correctly guessing the mystery phrase, and leaving a comment here, you are entered to win the GRAND PRIZE too! THE FINAL LETTER OF THE MYSTERY PHRASE IS "P"!

The Grand Prize of will be drawn on Thurs. Feb.25, so be sure to stop by to see if you are the lucky winner! The Grand Prize is…… (drum roll please……..) a SIZZIX BIG SHOT, courtesy of Simon Says Stamp SuperStore! Woooo Hoooo!! Rock it out! Just in time for the new Tim Holtz Dies! Good luck to you all! *If you already have a big shot and win the hop, we'd like to offer you a $50 shopping spree in our store!

Good luck to you all and happy stamping! Thanks again for joining the fun,

Luv Heidi & the Design Team!

Monday, February 15, 2010

PREORDER Tim Holtz Alterations NOW!!!

Unless you have been living under a rock, you are already aware of the collaboration of Sizzix and Tim Holtz to bring you the Alterations Line.

The dies are being shipped mid March and we are offering them for PREORDER now! Be the first to get these beauties.

The dies are compatible with the BIGkick, Big Shot, Big Shot Express, and the Big Shot Pro diecutting machines. Tim's machine will be available in mid July and we will be offering that in our store as well.

Also on order are the Texture Fades Embossing Folders which will be in our store by mid April. We will be offering these for PREORDER in the next week or two.

Click HERE for the 23 dies available mid March! Get your machines warmed up and ready to go!
~TERRA

Wendy Vecchi's Stamp Sets Are Here!

Love is still in the air! You know what I love right now?....Wendy Vecchi's new stamp sets! They are IN STOCK NOW and ready to ship! (Good news Preorder folks....yours already went out on Friday! Woohoo!)

Do you want to know how to make this beautiful tag? Check out Wendy's Blog HERE! She gives very detailed step by step instructions on how to make this piece of art! Thank you Wendy, for your talent and inspiration! WE LOVE YOU!!!

The scallop stamp is from Wendy's Just Sew Artsy Stamp Set. The register stamp, the leaves stamp, and the heart stamp are all from the Love To Make Art Set.

Looking for great word stamps? Check out the Just Word Art Set. The "with Love" sentiment is from that set.

The small flowers are from the Make Mine Mini Art Set. It was part of her last release, and it is a MUST HAVE! The pen stitching around the edge can be done with the Sakura Black Glaze Gel Pens - another MUST HAVE!

Check out our STORE for all of the new stamp sets by Wendy Vecchi! We are anxiously awaiting the arrival of her new book and the wood mount stamps also, so keep an eye out!

***BLOG CANDY ALERT*** Let's spread the love! How would you like to win one of the Love To Make Art Stamp Sets? I know you would! Please become a follower of our blog and leave a comment on which one is your favorite new Wendy Vecchi stamp set. I will choose a random winner on Friday. Good Luck Everyone!

I hope this "made" your day!
~TERRA

Sunday, February 14, 2010

Tim Holtz Valentine Art!

Happy Valentine's Day folks! Enjoy the above valentine courtesy of Tim Holtz using Ranger Products! See Tim's BLOG HERE.

My favorite color is yellow and hubby knows it! He and our little boy went to our favorite store these days - COSTCO! and picked out a beautiful yellow rose bouquet for mommy! The babysitter came over last night so hubby and I could enjoy an "adults only" dinner. When she saw the roses, it was really funny - she whispered to my hubby "who gave her yellow flowers?" I chirped up "Jason did! They are my favorite color!" In the background our little guy who is 2 and a half says "Yewwow is mommy's fawowite!".

What's your favorite color!? I like yellow because it is bright and sunny and makes me smile to see. Bright. Yes, bright is good! Do you know why your favorite color is your fave? We would love to hear!

Don't forget to tell those you love "I love you!". It's a beautiful day for celebrating love and God's glory!

Much luv
Heidi

Saturday, February 13, 2010

Lucky Duck Winner for Graphic 45!

Hello Everyone! Have you been thinking of warmer weather? I know I have...I am tired of the snow, ice, and muck!

I apologize for not posting yesterday - my mistake! But, here is the winner of the 8 x 8 Graphic 45 On The Boardwalk Paper Pad...

Drumroll please...
And the winner is leenda!

leenda said "I enjoy card making. My fav would be Renaissance Faire. Thanks!"

Congrats to leenda. Please contact Stephanie at steph@simonsaysstamp with your name and address to claim your fabulous blog candy!

Happy Valentine's Day tomorrow!
~TERRA

Thursday, February 11, 2010

Simon Says Stamp FACEBOOK FANS PAGE!

OH MY GOSH!
Simon Says Stamp has a facebook fan page! YAHOO! (Is it weird that I was the first "fan" of Simon Says Stamp?) Because, I really really am!

I am a huge fan of what Simon says Stamp stands for - Shipping a huge selection of products to the most creative talented artists around the world - that is YOU! We have a really diverse and sweet group of girls in our home offices, and an even more diverse group joining our design team. We don't discriminate against men, but so far, none are working in our offices ;) We truly delight in finding the most interesting and high quality goodies to send to you! In our hearts, we believe that stamping and any other form of art is "good for the soul". This is soul food. Creating art with our hands helps us grow. It is a lovely way to bring folks together from around the world to share in common interests.

In honor of our facebook fan page, Simon Says Stamp is giving away SHOPPING SPREES! Each day for 7 days, we will randomly choose one lucky facebook fan to receive a $25 shopping spree in our www.SimonSaysStamp.com store. Fan us early, because the earlier you do, the better your odds of winning!

Thanks so much for joining us ;) We welcome you with open arms and thank you for bringing us into your family.

much luv,
Heidi

Shipping Amnesty Until Sunday!

Card above is by our new Simon Says Stamp Design Team member, Dena. Dena just celebrated her birthday! HAPPY BIRTHDAY DENA! Be sure to visit Simon's Challenge this week "What's Love got to Do with it?" to see more of Dena and our fantastimazing designers' works. You can also see pretty creations from more than 100 other bloggers there!

Helloooooooo!!!! Are you buried in snow too? Our Simon Says Stamp offices and warehouses are located in central Ohio - Columbus. The snow is deep and the temperatures cold. BRRR!

Simon Says Stamp currently has a fabulous shipping sale that is under amnesty until Sunday. The shipping sale is ending this Sunday. February 14 is the last day that you can receive these rates below:

In January 2010, USPS raised shipping rates. We have held off raising our Simon rages as long as possible, but finally the time has come. The amnesty is over soon! We must implement the new rates into our shipping formula.

The NEW RATES effective February 15, 2010 are below:

Do your shopping now to SAVE! Please note that we expect a higher than usual volume of orders this week because of the shipping sale. On top of the fact that shipping has been very slow this week already (the weather has limited our business hours). For the safety of our employees, we have had limited operations this week. Central Ohio has been pounded by a MEGA snowstorm. Don't worry, we plan on working ALL WEEKEND (weather permitting) to catch up!

Much luv,
Heidi

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