Sunday, August 26, 2012

Simon Says Stamp Challenge: Back to School!

Hello there!
Today I have the pleasure of featuring three fabulous designers from our Simon Says Stamp Challenge!  They have each made a creation that fits this week's theme: Back to School!  If you join in the Challenge, you will automatically be entered for a chance to win $50.00 to Simon Says Stamp!

Made by Melissa!
Melissa used some beautiful Kraft cardstock!  She also used Hemptique Twine, Frost White and Fiesta ink, White Opal Liquid Pearls, the Shoot for the Stars stamp by Simon Says Stamp, a Sanding Block, the Collage & Notebook Embossing Folder & a Cuttlebug Machine, and a Tiny Ruler.  SO cute!! And a great way to use those leftover pencil stubs!  : )


Made by Joy!
Joy used a Sizzix Hexagons die and a Stencil Alphabet stamp with white embossing powder & embossing ink.  She also used products like: 9 to 5 paper and a Tin Pin from October Afternoon, & a Paper Trimmer (I just bought one of these, myself!).  You might also need a machine like the Big Shot for this project. If you're like me, you find it impossible to cut the perfect circle...BUT, it can be done with this.

Made by Marcea!
Marcea used a stamp by The Greeting Farm, an edge punch like Scallop Sentiment by Fiskars, the Cherry Blossom Trim punch, the Swirly Vine die, Autumn Splendor.  I love that Marcea is a problem solver with her crafting - she didn't have the right color flowers or pearls so she used Copics to custom color plain white flowers and pearls.  Do you love the papers she used?  I do!  They're Beautiful Moments by Carta Bella!  To tie it all in together, she added some sparkle!



Make sure to investigate what the other designers on the Simon Says Stamp Design Team have made too!
LOLS 
JO  
...and our Guest Designer, PIALI  
Happy Crafting : )   
-Sarah 

SarahN@SimonSaysStamp.com 
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85 comments:

  1. OMG the pictures are so cute! Love the card! Thanks!

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  2. Sooo mANY GREAT BACK TO SCHOOL PROJECT HERE, SO NOW WE ALL DEFINITELY HAVE LOADS OF INSPIRATON TO GET FROM HERE.
    LOVELY WORK FROM EVERYONE, WELL DONE.

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  3. fabulous back to school projects ladies!!

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  4. Great back to school cards! So inspiring.

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  5. beautiful school themed cards...love the simplicity of the Shoot for stars and ABC fun card.

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  6. Wow the cards are so lovely!! fab back to school projects..TFS!!

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  7. Very nice projects! I would love to try the challenge too.

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  8. Cute cards! :) And an awesome giveaway! :)

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  9. Wonderful cards! Love the theme and how different ew h of these cards are. Gotta love the exclusive stamp on the first card - totally on my list! And thanks for the chance to win. Now I am off to check out the DT creations!

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  10. gorgeous samples by everyone! love that reindeer and tag in the stamp set. so many fun things could be made with all of those... ;)

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  11. Awesome cards! So creative! Thanks for the chance to win!

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  12. These cards are all so fabulous, love the back to school concept!!! Thanks for the chance to win!!!

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  13. Really cute cards and I just love, love, love the tag stamp!

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  14. Really cute cards and I just love, love, love the tag stamp!

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  15. Great for back to school--I like the notebook embossing folder.

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  16. Cute cards and stamp set. Thanks for a a chance to win. Iris

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  17. Oh this is going to be a fun challenge! And I am now following you! I didn't know about this site, am subscribed to the vintage one, now there is twice the fun!

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  18. I really can't believe that it's back to school already. Cute cards.

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  19. Great inspiration for the challenge! TFS!

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  20. Great cards!! I love the first one:)

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  21. such fun cards!! cant believe its already that time of year!

    -Rachel w k
    rwkrafts.blogspot.com

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  22. Such fun "back to school" cards! Would love to win the Hero Arts stamps....thanks for the chance.
    Hugs, Renee

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  23. Loving all the back to school stuff! My babies are still too little for school, but I can't wait til I can make some of these fun projects when they're older! :)

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  24. I love the back to school card idea. I have not done that before, but it sounds like a fun tradition to start!

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  25. Wow, these are all terrific back to school creations.

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  26. I became a follower. I never thought about a back-to-school card before! Cute stamp set that you're giving away.

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  27. I'm loving the back to school projects. These are great. A special card for a little one having trouble with the idea of going off to school without mama is a great idea.

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  28. Great card ideas and the products are amazing as well!

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  29. Wonderful back to school cards!! Also love the hero arts stamps that you are giving away!

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  30. Very pretty cards! I just finished making some back to school projects, now just need to link them up!

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  31. what great cards so sweet thanks for sharing love them xx

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  32. Lovely cards!! Great inspiration for my back to school cards!
    Hugs,
    Marianne

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  33. Cute back to school ideas! Love the Hero set!

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  34. Beautiful projects! Love them all!

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  35. Too cute! Yay fall is almost here =)

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  36. Gorgeous cards ... thanks for the inspiration!

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  37. Great inspiration cards...I have visited many of these ladies' blogs already and LOVE their cards! Thanks for sharing!

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  38. Wow, such great back to school cards!

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  39. The card with the little girl holding a book is very cute. Love the colors used on the card.

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  40. Love each of these cards, they are so great! Also, love the stamp set! Cute!!!

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  41. Adorable back to school cards. :) hugs, Kimberly

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  42. Love all three but particularly love Melissa's card :)

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  43. All great projects. But I especially like joy's

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  44. This is my new favoite stamp set.....love the card by Melissa!

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  45. I love all of these but especially the one with the tiny ruler and the pencil! All are great, however!

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  46. Back to school is my favorite time of the year. What great cards to celebrate the event!

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  47. Hooray, I don't really have to think about back-to-school any more. :)

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  48. Wow such creative cards I love them all

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  49. Fun cards! Am not ready for school to start back up though. Thanks for the chance to win the cute stamp set :)

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  50. Awesome cards, I love this time of year, there is always ton of inspiration around us.

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  51. Love the fun cards. I hope I can find some
    time to join in the challenge.

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  52. Great projects! Live the notebook embossing folder!

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  53. Great giveaway!! Love the back to school inspiration.

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  54. It looks very pretty and ready for school.

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  55. Very nice cards. Beautiful work
    Linda

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  56. Beautiful cards. I love working with kraft paper.

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  57. Beautiful cards. I love working with kraft paper.

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  58. gorgeous samples ~ you have a very talented team to inspire us.

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  59. back to school is one of my favorite time of year!

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  60. Love these cards - oh how I love tiny embellishments like that itty bitty ruler!

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  61. Joy' choice of papers is so perfect for "school". Would love to get that reindeer with a pullover HA stamp - he's too cute.

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  62. Such cute cards! I love back to school!

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  63. All of the designers cards are awesome! Thanks for sharing.

    Katie B.

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  64. I love Melissa's card with the stubby little pencil. Thanks for the chance to win!

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  65. Such cute cards for some back to school encouragement!

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  66. That hexagon ABC card is just delightful!! And thanks for the chance to win some Hero Arts holiday stamps!

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  67. Great back to school cards! They each show a different take on the theme. Thanks for the chance to win some great Hero Arts stamps, too. :D

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  68. What FUN cards! Wish I had someone going back to school!

    Kris in Alaska
    funamom at yahoo dot com

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  69. Very cute cards and love the Hero Christmas stamp set! I guess it's time to start thinking about what I'm going to do for Christmas cards. :)

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  70. Beautiful cards. I love that hexagon die.

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  71. I love these cards! So cute! :-) xx

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  72. yay!!! Love this challenge! THanks for the inspiration!

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  73. These cards make me want to go back to school!

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  74. school's been back in session for a month now---they go back tooooooo early

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