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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Simon Says Challenge: What's Cookin' Good Lookin'?

What do you get when you add these ingredients together:

3 Types of Embellishments
2 Patterned papers (and a plain colour for layering if you like)
1 Image

The answer: a gorgeous card!! Play along in our Simon Says Stamp Challenge this week! The perks:
-You get compliments on your work from people who see it & like it
-You don't have to be a professional artist to join
-You will help inspire others
-Blog Candy opportunities!
-Crafting is FUN and this gives you a great excuse to play
-You are automatically entered into the drawing for a $25.00 gift voucher to Simon Says Stamp!!!

Cooked up by Chris!

Chris used an image from The Greeting Farm. The pretty blue flower is by Hero Arts and is called Sea Print. The pink flower is from the Pink Bubbles collection by Prima.

Cooked up by Lols!

Lols used a Stampendous stamp called Changito Grad. The Manila papers she used are by Basic Grey and she distressed the edges using Vintage Photo by Tim Holtz (a tip: use the Ink Blending Tool for easy inking!).

Cooked up by Christine!

Christine used the Holiday Cheer stamp set by Hero Arts (it's where the snowflakes and house came from). She flocked the house, possibly with Polar White flock by Flower Soft. For the scalloped center circle, she used the Scalloped Circle Large die by Spellbinders.

Cooked up by Heather!

Heather used a Whiff of Joy stamp called Lizzie with Muff. She used a little bit of Diamond Dust for the snowy parts and the gorgeous pink papers are from Tim Holtz's paper pack, Vintage Shabby.

Cooked up by Marcea!

Marcea used a Whiff of Joy stamp called Melinda with Bouquet. If you want polka dot ribbon, try Polka Dots by Jillibean Soup. I like the brown pearls she used too! They look like Chocolate pearls by Kaiser.

Cooked up by Domi!

Domi used a Penny Black stamp called Back-Seat Witch. The papers she used remind me of Graphic 45's pack called Halloween in Wonderland. Want a spider brad? Try Spiders by Eyelet Outlet!

Cooked up by Debby!

Debby used a cute Lili of the Valley stamp called Oh So Girlie. The pretty papers are by Echo Park (one of our newer brands, thanks to Steph!). They're from the pack called A Walk in the Park.

Cooked up by Jane!

Jane used the Wish Granted Tilda stamp and the Pink Starlit paper by Magnolia. The pearls are likely by Hero Arts and called Medium Accent Pearls.

Cooked up by Jo!

Jo used gorgeous flowers from Prima called Holiday Poinsettia. I'm excited to announce that she used new Basic Grey papers called Jovial (I am Basic Grey paper-obsessed)!

Cooked up by Jay Jay!

Jay Jay made that funny little spider by adding googly eyes (like those by LYB) to a pom pom. Want to make Halloweenie flowers? Try Halloween by Prima! I like the gems she used too - they're a lot like Hero Arts' Black Metallic embellishments.

Cooked up by Mandy!

Mandy used the Sneaky Tilda stamp by Magnolia. She also used Magnolia papers from the A Little Yummy in Tummy Paper Pack. Like those roses? Try Love Letter Roses in Rose Quartz.

Mandy is the newest addition to our Simon Says Stamp Design Team - welcome! Honor her by entering the Simon Says Stamp Challenge!! We'd love to see your concoctions! Take a peek at the Vintage Challenge too!

Large Web

Want a chance to win BLOG CANDY too? I bet you do!! All you have to do is tell me your favorite Halloween Costume of all time and you could be the lucky winner of Large Web by Hero Arts! Yippee!!

Happy Cookin!
-Sarah
sarah@simonsaysstamp.com

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Wanna Watercolor?

So, if you like to watercolor or are just interested in it, you should absolutely check out this instructional video!! I'm so pumped to play with the Twinkling H2O's!!!



Here is our selection of the fabulous Twinkling H2O's (some were used in the instruction video!)

*Twinkling H2O BRONZE Shimmering Watercolors Price: $3.99	*Twinkling H2O CHESNUT Chestnut Shimmering Watercolors Price: $3.99	*Twinkling H2O CORAL BERRY Shimmering Watercolors Price: $3.99
*Twinkling H2O EGYPTIAN GOLD Shimmering Watercolors Price: $3.99	*Twinkling H2O GUATEMALAN Shimmering Watercolors Price: $3.99	*Twinkling H2O INDIAN COPPER Shimmering Watercolors Price: $3.99
*Twinkling H2O JASMINE Shimmering Watercolors Price: $3.99	*Twinkling H2O KIWI Shimmering Watercolors Price: $3.99	*Twinkling H2O LEMONDROP Shimmering Watercolors Price: $3.99
*Twinkling H2O MAJESTIC BLUE Shimmering Watercolors Price: $3.99	*Twinkling H2O MEDITERRANEAN BLUE Shimmering Watercolors Price: $3.99	*Twinkling H2O NUTMEG Shimmering Watercolors Price: $3.99
*Twinkling H2O PEWTER Shimmering Watercolors Price: $3.99	*Twinkling H2O POPPY RED Shimmering Watercolors 26369 Price: $3.99	*Twinkling H2O SCARAB Shimmering Watercolors Price: $3.99
*Twinkling H2O SNAPDRAGON Shimmering Watercolors Price: $3.99	*Twinkling H2O SPICED PUMPKIN Shimmering Watercolors Price: $3.99	*Twinkling H2O SUNBURST Shimmering Watercolors Price: $3.99
*Twinkling H2O TEAL ZIRCON Shimmering Watercolors Price: $3.99

Need watercolor paper? Try the new Hero Arts Watercolor Papers in either White or Cream!

Silky Stamping Sponge
This sponge will help you wet the paper or dry brushes!

Watercolor Paint Wheels

I took a bunch of watercolor classes growing up and I've seen a lot of different products and paints, but I love that the Hero Arts Watercolor Paint Wheels contain 24 colors in such a small container - no need to worry about cluttering your studio here! If you need opaque colors, this is the way to go.

A few final tips for easier watercoloring:
1. Wet the paper where you want to color if you want a soft, blurry look (make sure to let this dry before beginning with another image - otherwise colors will bleed)
2. Do light colors first and dark colors last! (and make sure paper is dry if you want a clear, dark image - this is known as dry-brushing)
3. If you want a clear image, use less water on your brush and let your paper dry so colors won't bleed
4. If you make a mistake, wet the area and dab with a paper towel until color is removed

Craft Away!!
-Sarah
sarah@simonsaysstamp.com

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WE LIKE TO MOVE IT, MOVE IT!

This week's Simon Says Challenge theme is Movement! Therefore, all cards entered must have a movable part or something to do with movement. Below are the creations by our beloved Design Team! Thanks for visiting, and if you'd like to enter the Challenge, please check out the instructions on the left side of the Challenge Blog. We'd love for you to share your work! : )

Designed by Debby

Debby used the Skateboarding Snoopy stamp. I really like the pinwheels too! Check out the Bold Pinwheel stamp by Hero Arts if you like them too!

Designed by Jo

Jo used the Mermaid Emma stamp by C.C. Designs. I like her tiara/headband of diamonds too (see Medium Diamond Gems for a similar option). The sentiment is from a Hero Arts Clear stamp set called Oceans of Joy.

Designed by Chris

Chris, I love that you have confetti in your card!! Very cool. I also like the bright yellow paper - it reminds me of Summer Sun Cardstock by Stampin Up. The stamp that she used is called Looking at You and is by Penny Black.

Designed by Lols

Lorraine used the Changito Driving stamp by Stampendous. I love that she added "passed" as the license plate - what a fun idea!! She also used the Arch Lattice edge punch by Martha Stewart. Like those papers? They're from a newer line by Basic Grey called Oliver!

Designed by Christine

Christine's card cool because it turns! One minute there's a cat in the window and then a giant spider! The cute characters are from a Hero Arts Clear stamp set called Frightful. If you want to use a brad like she did for a doorknob, you're in luck! We have metal brads by Doodlebug, Tim Holtz, and Hero Arts just waiting for you to buy them!

Designed by Domi

Domi used the Honey on the Run stamp by Gruffies. Try Obsession Brown flowers by Prima for brown flowers - they're embossed too! Need buttons? Buy Summer Buttons by Autumn Leaves!

Designed by Marcea

Marcea used Diamond Dust for the glittery snow - a great effect! The snowflakes were made using Create a Flake by Spellbinders. And the image was masterfully colored using Copic Markers.

Designed by Heather

Heather used new Magnolia stamps! The truck is from Tilda & Edwin Tours, and there is Jungle Edwin, and Break & Feather leaves!

Designed by Jane

Jane used the Vintage Shabby paper pad by Tim Holtz, along with Walnut Stain ink to distress it (lookin' good!!). The image is Charlotte Riding on Pigeon by Whiff of Joy.

Want a chance to win a $25.00 gift voucher to Simon Says Stamp? Enter the Simon Says Stamp Challenge! Move it, move it!

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