Simon Says: Stamp & Show Ephemera

Ephemera...What does this mean? Linda Elbourne has you covered - she looked up a definition and here's what she found:

"A Class of collectible items not originally intended to last for more than a short time, such as tickets, posters, pamphlets, postcards, or labels".

Still feel like you need a better idea? Never fear - your Stamp & Show Design Team is here! See below what they've created!

Made by Nancy W!

Nancy used Easter scraps from Crafty Secrets, Manila tags, and the Library Drawer and Revolving Photo Carousel by 7 Gypsies.

Made by Lynne!

Lynne used Spun Sugar and Victorian Velvet Distress Inks by Tim Holtz, the Be Mine paper pack by Echo Park, and Prima Bling.

Made by Dan!

Dan used tickets from the Classic Collages stamp set and Lost & Found Paper Stack, Sunset Orange & Sailboat Blue Color Wash.

Made by Nancy C!

Nancy used papers from Basic Grey, Walnut Stain Distress Ink, Glues & Adhesives, and Silver Stickles.

Made by Lori!

Lori used Transatlantique paper by Graphic 45, Mini Ephemera packs by 7 Gypsies, and one of Tim's On the Edge dies. Like that the first page looks kinda like a postage stamp? Try the Postage Stamp chipboard book by Maya Road.

Made by Linda C!

Linda used Claudine Hellmuth's Multi-Medium Matte and Gesso, as well as the French Post stamp by Hero Arts.

Made by Terry!

Terry used an EK Success Punch called Swirl. She also used Vintage Photo and Forest Moss Distress Inks, pearls, and roses.

Made by Kim!

Kim used Tim Holtz's new Papillon stamps, a Cranberry Paint Dabber (a great color, in my opinion!), Heirloom Gold Mist, Tickets, and Postcards.

Made by Linda E!

Linda used the Creative Muse stamp set for those cool umbrella men. She also used Corners, Reflections, and Distress Inks (need refills?).

Hey guess what....YOU have a CHANCE TO WIN $50 to SimonSaysStamp.com!!!!! What you need to do:

1.) Join our following to receive newsletters/updates

2.) Join us in the Simon Says Stamp & Show Challenge by posting your crafty creation that fits the theme

3.) Keep an eye out on Monday to see who the winner is - it could be YOU!

By the way...the winner of the Spring 2011 Penny Black Idea Catalog is....Meghan!

Please email Fran@SimonSaysStamp.com to claim your prize!

Have fun!!

-Sarah

Sarah@SimonSaysStamp.com

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Inspiration from Linda Elbourne!

Be Inspired by Linda Elbourne.! (AKA Julia ;)

While at CHA, I had the pleasure of meeting Linda E., the fabulous Design Team Leader of the Simon Says Stamp Challenge & Show, and now I get to show you some of her gorgeous tag creations!

Need a project?

-Wild Honey Ink Pad (Want to try out the Wild Honey Stain?)

-Walnut Stain Ink Pad

-Ink Blending Tool (need refills?)

-Perfect Pearl Mist Heirloom Gold

-Manila Tag

-Glues & Adhesives

-Steampunk Stamp Set (in stock now!!)

-Sprocket Gears or Industrial Gears

-Paper Distresser

Want to do a variation on this tag for St. Patrick's Day?

Ingredients:

-Meadow Color Wash

-Lettuce Color Wash

-Papillon Stamps (or Luck of the Irish, Think Green, Mindscape Clover, Heart Clover, or Horseshoe & Clover)

-Peeled Paint Ink Pad

-Shabby Shutters Ink Pad

-Pop dots

-Manila Tag(s)

-Horseshoe Brads

-Muse Tokens

-Grunge Paper

-Heat Tool

-Gold Paint Dabber

Know a girly-girl or want to be very ahead of the game for Valentine's Day next year? Make a tag like this! You'll need...

-Glossy Accents

-Upon a Time Die

-Mini Paper Rosettes Die

-Manila Tag

-Ribbon

-Baubles

-Crystal Star Pins

-Sheet Music Stamp

-Fasteners

-Texture Hammer

-Worn Lipstick Distress Ink Pad (refill)

-Ink blending tool (need an organizer for them? Try a Craft Spinner!)

-Spiced Marmalade Ink Pad (refill)

-Embossing Ink Pad (refill)

-Embossing Powder

-Vagabond

Hopefully this excellent inspiration helped you get out of any potential crafting funks. Thanks Linda for the inspiration! Thanks to Tim Holtz for designing the stamps and so many other great products! Thanks to Wendy Vecchi for designing amazing stamps and products too!

More eye candy from Linda's blog below:

Want BLOG CANDY? Join our following and comment about which tag is your favorite and you could be the lucky winner of a Spring 2011 Penny Black full color catalog Magazine, full of inspiration & ideas!

Keep an eye out for the next blog that I post - I'll announce the winner then!

-Sarah

Sarah@SimonSaysStamp.com

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Feel Inspired by NEW Penny Black!

Simon Says Stamp is proud to announce that the NEW Penny Black Spring Release is HERE! Choose from a wide selection of Mimi's whereabouts, cute & cuddly animals and fashionistas! Oh my :) Check out the following inspirations from the Penny Black Designers! We are thrilled to welcome designer Kathy Racoosin to our Simon Says Stamp Design Team! Welcome Kathy! Kathy's specialty (among MANY) is working with Penny Black stamps! Her blog is HERE and definitely worth the eye candy!


Bonjour Mimi! If you like Penny Black's Mimi and love traveling abroad you will certainly love this NEW Clear stamp available NOW at Simon Says Stamp:)


Mimi In Paris


Eat Cake


Celebrate an upcoming occasion with this NEW Clear Stamp Eat Cake from Penny Black! These cute cuddly stamps make the best cards :)


La Soiree


Strut the runway with this very FASHIONABLE NEW Rubber Stamp La Soiree from Penny Black! These simple and unique drawings make gorgeous and very different cards :)

Rather it's dabbling in Mimi's whereabouts, cute & cuddly animals or fashionistas you will certainly have a ball with these NEW Penny Black Stamps available NOW at Simon Says Stamp :) Hope these inspirations have inspired you to check out what Penny Black has to offer!

Stay Crafty!
:)Fran

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NEW Hero Arts for SPRING :)

*Winner of the BLOG CANDY from the Crafty Secrets blog: Becca Fabozzi!!! Please email me Fran@SimonSaysStamp.com to claim your Hero Arts stamp set prize!


Hero Arts Spring Catalog

If you haven't already noticed...Hero Arts has released MORE NEW ITEMS available NOW at Simon Says Stamp! Check out this video from Jennifer McGuire!



What a FABULOUS idea with using the NEW Hero Arts/Basic Grey Stamp Sets! Shift on over to our store and see what is NEW from Hero Arts!


Luscious Bold Flowers & Luscious Ledger


Luscious Bold Flowers & Luscious Ledger

If you have been out of the loop Hero Arts and Basic Grey have teamed up to create these NEW Cling and Clear Stamp Sets! Check out the NEW Embellishments and Paper from Hero Arts!


Floral Dots


Foliage Mixed Buttons


Sunshine Designer Papers

WOW! I don't know about you but all these NEW gorgeous stamps and accessories make me excited for spring:) Hope the video and card from the FABULOUS Jennifer McGuire inspired you to hop on over to our store and check out the NEW products from Hero Arts :)

***WANT MORE BLOG CANDY?!?!




Want more Hero Arts Freebies!?!?! :) Join our following and comment here on the blog and you could win this Hero Arts Stamp Set! I will announce the winner by random draw next week! Good luck crafters ; )

Stay Crafty!
:)Fran

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Be Inspired.. by My Favorite Things!

Blooming Good Day

Happy Thursday, Bloggers!! We'd love to give a shout out to the creator of the card above...Joy Taylor! Thanks so much for making this gorgeous card, we hope you don't mind us showing it off a bit...it just makes us so blooming happy! ;)



Capture Each Moment Jolinne

I LOVE this card!! And I love the stamp, so many gorgeous elements to this, including Die-Namics dies by MFT!! In this card alone, she's used Simply Scallops, Sunshine, Fresh Cut Grass, and Butterflies!! And how did she get the gorgeous stitching? Was it perhaps by Sew Easy and the zig zag head?! Thanks for the inspiration, Melody!



You're So Tweet

A little birdie told me this was a super sweet new image from Pure Innocence, and one of many I might add..check them out!! Great inspiration, Jodi!


Simply Scallops

How FAB is this purse?? I'm loving it and the bright fun colors!! Aren't Die-Namics from MFT awesome? And speaking of awesome, fellow team member Melinda has made a great video showing how you can use Die-Namics with Tim Holtz's Vagabond. You can also use Die-Namics with the Cuttlebug machine and Big Shot machine. Check it out below!






Steph

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Simon Says: Coffee & Cream!

A few announcements:

*Design Team Call!!! Want to be a member of the Simon Says Stamp Challenge Design Team? All you have to do is enter into this week's challenge and add "DT" after your name. We'll review the entrants and one of you will be a lucky member!!

*Winner of the BLOG CANDY from the Prima blog: Kristy Smith!! Please email Fran@SimonSaysStamp.com to claim your surprise stamp set prize (it's not even sold in stores!).

*Simon Says Stamp Challenge: This week's theme is Coffee & Cream (yum!!!). The DT has featured Whiff of Joy Stamps! Below is some inspiration from our Design Team (don't forget you have a chance to be a designer for Simon Says!!!)

Made by Cathy

Cathy used the Willow with Hot Chocolate Stamp!

Made by Dawny P

Dawny used the Melinda Blowing Kisses Stamp!

Made by Domi

Domi used the Henry with Hot Chocolate Stamp!

Made by Debby

Debby used the Dancing Party Willow Stamp!

Made by Jane

Jane used the Nora with Rose Stamp!

Made by Heather

Heather used the Willow with Flower Basket Stamp!

Made by Christine

Christine used the Willow in the Summer Breeze Stamp!

Made by Lols

Lols used the Mr. and Mrs. Foxglove Stamp!

Made by Chris

Chris used the Celebrating Donkey Stamp!

Made by Jo

Jo used the Willow with Flower Basket Stamp!

Made by Mandy

Mandy used the Melinda Hugging Heart Stamp!

Made by Tara

Tara used the Willow with Hot Chocolate Stamp!

Made by Kathy

Kathy used the Queen Anne's Lace Stamp!

Make it a crafty week!!!

-Sarah

Sarah@SimonSaysStamp.com

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Tim Holtz NEW 2011 Mini CLEAR STAMP SETS!

Many of you may know that Tim Holtz was on QVC UK today and all last night? One of the many items Tim featured on LIVE TV included a mini clear stamp set. When we say mini, we don't mean that the set is mini...just the stamps. The stamps included are MINI Versions of his larger stamps whereas the Set itself measures 6 inches by 4 inches and is LOADED with stamp value. These mini sized stamps give you loads more possibilities for Artist Trading Cards (ATC's), cards, decorating configuration boxes, and so many other art projects!

Simon Says Stamp strives (AND I MEAN WORKS VERY HARD!) To be your ONE STOP SHOP for everything Tim Holtz......so we wanted to get some MINI stamps for YOU too! Although we could not get the QVC UK Exclusive sets (just yet... ;) tee hee) we were able to secure some other exclusive stamps that were made just for a USA Retail Chain of stores.

With that said, we have a VERY LIMITED stock of these hot little numbers! So don't wait, if you want them, be sure to buy them now ;) If you want to view ALL Of Tim's Stamps, CLICK HERE! We stock wood, cling, and clear!

Sidenote: If you would like to see (BTS) Behind the Scenes action of Tim on his travels...be sure to follow Mariojrossi on twitter! He gets all of the best footage!


Mini Stamps in set FRENCH CONNECTION



Mini Stamps in Set CITY CENTRAL


Mini Stamps in Set NATURE's ELEMENTS


Mini stamps in set PLAYFUL JOURNEY


Mini stamps in set PURELY RANDOM




Mini Stamps in Set ARTFUL THINGS

*Tim Holtz Clear Stamps Mini ARTFUL THINGS Set 2011 Price: $16.99 *Tim Holtz Clear Stamps Mini CITY CENTRAL Set 2011 Price: $16.99 *Tim Holtz Clear Stamps Mini FRENCH CONNECTION Set 2011 Price: $16.99 *Tim Holtz Clear Stamps Mini NATURE'S ELEMENTS Set 2011 Price: $16.99 *Tim Holtz Clear Stamps Mini PLAYFUL JOURNEY Set 2011 Price: $16.99 *Tim Holtz Clear Stamps Mini PURELY RANDOM Set 2011 Price: $16.99

I'm dead serious folks, we have a VERY LIMITED supply of these...so don't wait. Once we sell out, we will do our best to get more asap!

Have a great journey!!

HUGS!
Heidi

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