Simon Says Stamp Blog!: March 2011

Thursday, March 31, 2011

CLING To Inkadinkado!

Simon Says Stamp is now proud to offer Inkadinkado's NEW CLING STAMPS! Check out these FABULOUS inspirations from EK Success' Jennifer Brown & Arlene Lobach :)

Inkadinkado Cling Flowers

Inkadinkado Cling Flower Flourishes

With spring comes Mother's Day and wedding season :) Be inspired by these FABULOUS inspirations and CLING to the NEW Inkadinkado Stamps!

Birds House

Butterflies

Don't forget that Simon Says Stamp has Inkadinkado Clear Acrylic Blocks that you can CLING to with the new stamps :) Spring has sprung so be inspired by Inkadinkado's new additions!

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Stay Crafty!
:)Fran

Wednesday, March 30, 2011

Simon Says: Check out the Lily Pad Blog Hop!

Welcome to stop #4 of 7 in the Lily Pad Cards blog hop! This blog hop starts today and will feature seven blogs per day when it culminates on Friday, April 1, with the grand opening of Lily Pad Cards! Lily Pad Cards is a new challenge blog that will feature interviews, articles, videos, challenges, great prizes, and more!

Although Lily Pad doesn’t officially bloom until April 1, 2011, you’ll be able to see a new sneak peek every day until then. And you’ll definitely want to drop by because there are three prize packages with a total retail value of over $800 - including a $100 gift certificate to a very popular online store! Go here [http://www.lilypad.inlinkz.com/contest-rules-prizes/] for specific prize details and contest rules.

The hop’s theme is Welcome because not only are we welcoming Lily Pad Cards to the neighborhood, but we’re also welcoming all of you to come in and join in all the fun.

Butterfly Kisses

Here's a card that I thought was fun for spring and made by the very lovely and talented and Simon DT Tara, check out her blog!

Thanks for stopping by! The next stop on the hop is Sherry Cheever’s blog. If you hit a bad link, you can always come back here and click on the next link in the hop. Please report any bad links to webmaster@inlinkz.com.

Steph

Tuesday, March 29, 2011

GLITZ It Up With The NEW Stuff!

Laced with Grace

Love Games

Afternoon Muse

Thanks to these FABULOUS inspirations our team saw at the CHA Show in January that Lea from Glitz created, we can now see why the NEW GLITZ is what everyone is talking about :) Be inspired by Glitz's vintage flair!

Check out these 3 NEW Flairs :)

Afternoon Muse Glitzers

Laced with Grace Peek A Boo

Love Games Journaling Cardstock Stickers

Don't forget that Simon Says Stamp ALSO carries Glitz's Chipboard Albums, Clear Stamps and Paper Layers :) With spring here why not break out with the NEW Glitz Flair!

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Stay Crafty!
:) Fran

Monday, March 28, 2011

Bottle Cap Inc.!

What's new you want to know? Bottle Caps!

Amber Romance Epoxy Stickers

Tired of having to create your own box or envelope to send a card because your embellishments are too bulky? Try Flattened Chrome Bottle Caps!

Want to add a small sentiment for a vintage piece? Use Dreamer Images (below) with Epoxy Dot Stickers...

...and Antiqued Silver Bottle Caps....

...or you could use the Antiqued Gold Bottle Caps, if you like! Flip them cup-side up or down!

We all know Spring is here and Summer is on its way - use these bright Inspirational Epoxy Stickers...

...with the Petal Bottle Caps!

If you have a friend with a birthday coming up, make a card and top with a bottle cap and a Funky Alphabet letter!

There truly are a lot of options here! You can use pre-cut circles like these, Nostalgic 1 Epoxy Stickers... (no epoxy dots needed with these -they already have an epoxy covering!)

...or you could use cardstock pieces like the Vintage Typewriter Alphabet...

...and top with Epoxy Dots...

...or add a picture or your own design!

BLOG CANDY ALERT!! Want to win some bottle caps?! We'll send one lucky winner some bottle cap samples IF you join our following and tell me your favorite Bottle Cap Inc. Product we carry : )

Sarah

PS- Don't forget to enter the Stamp & Show Challenge!! Bottle Caps are a great vintage embellishment!

Sunday, March 27, 2011

We Love You SEW Much!

Sew Easy Complete Set

Happy Sunday, Bloggers! Sewing in paper crafting is HOT HOT HOT! We love to see what you're coming up with and how innovative and cool the creations are! What I LOVE about the above kit is that you don't even have to be an EXPERT sewer to use this!! (Hello, that's me!;))

Did you know we have a whole store category in our store devoted to the SEWING FUN theme? It's a great place to shop if you're into this and it's SEW fun! ;) Below are just a couple of my personal favorites!

Mouse Bounce

Classic Pocket Patterns

Sew Special

Spring Mini Crochet Doilies

Sew Lovely Clear Stamp Set

***BLOG CANDY ALERT! Like the gorgeous inspiration you see above?? Join our following and you will get a Lawn Fawn Year One inspiration and product catalog!! GOOD LUCK! I hope you're SEW lucky!! ;)

Steph

Saturday, March 26, 2011

Concepts for Easter: By Tattered Angels

Supplies:

6 (4-inch) clay pots

3 (2.5 inch) styrofoam balls cut in half

6 (5 inch) squares of crate paper

Jelly Beans

Chalkboard Mists of your Choice

-Strawberry Shortcake

-Banana Pudding

Directions:

1.) Paint each of your clay pots with the various colors of Tattered Angels Chalkboard Mists (let dry)

2.) Wrap one piece of tissue paper over the rounded top of one of the styrofoam balls, then push it down into the painted clay pot until it is secured (repeat this with all of the clay pots)

Tip: If the Jelly Beans are going to get eaten, line the clay pots with plastic wrap.

Recommended Additional Embellishments:

-Stickles

-Distress Stains

-Prima Flowers

-Smooch Pearlized Accent Inks

-Glitter

-Pearls & Gemstones

-Buttons

-Spring Joys Stickers (pictured above)

-Ribbon

-Robin's Nest Dew Drops

Additional Supplies:

-Glues & Adhesives

-Seal

Use as:

Table Decorations

Easter Bunny Treats (like Santa's Cookies & Milk - set out with carrots?)

Spring Gifts

Party Favors

Window Decorations

The base for a sign (you'll need something to stake in the styrofoam)

This is a great craft for any age - have fun!

-Sarah

Sarah@SimonSaysStamp.com

Friday, March 25, 2011

Gorgeous Magnolia Inspiration by Mandy!

Tilda with Hanging Rabbit

Happy Friday, bloggers! TGIF!! Did you know that we now have the ENTIRE new collection from Magnolia?? Perfect for all of your spring and Easter projects, it's Butterfly Dreams! I was just perusing blogs and became so inspired by the absolutely GORGEOUS cards made by our own DT member, Mandy! WOW!!!!!!!! Enjoy the eye candy! ;)

BONUS! We have the Brand New Magnolia MINIS! Check 'em out, they're too cute to resist!

Hello Little Butterfly

Tilda & Her Bunny

Tilda w/Straw Hat

***BLOG CANDY ALERT!!! How do you like the new collection? Join our following and comment on this post and you could win an untrimmed/unmounted and beautifully deep etched rubber stamp of....Heartbreaker Edwin! GOOD LUCK! :)

Heartbreaker Edwin

Steph

Thursday, March 24, 2011

NEW and DELICIOUS Jillibean Soup!

Spotted Owl Soup Paper (Card by Courtney Lee)

Happy Thursday, Bloggers!! Are you ready for spring? I know I am!! We got a nice little taste of it here in Ohio and today it feels more like Winter...and speaking of Ohio natives, check out all this gorgeous eye candy from JILLIBEAN SOUP!! I'm really excited about the NEW 6 x 6 paper pads and fun new accessories, lots of fun goodies..check 'em out!

Houses Corrugated Shapes(Page by Mel Blackburn)

Corrugated Hearts Chipboard (Card by Juliana Michaels)

Red Bean Blossoms

I'm really loving these new Bean Blossoms!! You can literally stick them anywhere!! I even saw one of the clever girls at Jillibean Soup use them for a headband accessory, way cute for spring!

Blossom Soup Paper , Egg Drop Soup Stickers (By Aly Dosdall)

I hope you've enjoyed all this delicious eye candy by the very gifted and wonderful designers!!

***BLOG CANDY ALERT!!! LOVE what you see?? How would you like some candy? Join our following and comment on what you think about these new items from Jillibean Soup and you could win this gorgeous deeply etched image from Magnolia...Elegant Heart! (unmounted/untrimmed)! GOOD LUCK!

Elegant Heart

THINK SPRING!! :)

Steph

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