Simon Says Stamp Blog!: November 2010

Tuesday, November 30, 2010

Happy Holiday Tags!

Just to help get you all even more excited about the 12 Tags of Christmas, we have a few tags made using Hero Arts products!

Three tags, different ways! Here's what you'll need to make these!
-Lace Ribbon
-Cling Dots stamp
-Twine
-Tags
-Paper Trimmer
-Grenadine Layering Papers (or Blush Mixed Layering Papers)
-Pine Layering Papers (or Foliage Mixed Layering Papers)
-Latte Layering Papers
-Season's Greetings
-Joyous Messages
-Graph Background
-Grape Flourish
-Holly Flourish
-Antique Flower Background (also in UM)
-Old Letter Writing
-Snow Ink Pad
-Night Black Ink Pad
-Artprint Brown Ink Pad

This is so pretty! I love the Circle Doily Stamp by Hero Arts and how the artist used White Embossing Powder and a Heat Tool to emboss!

Other items to help you re-create this tag:
-Sewing Machine
-Medium Accent Pearls
-Small Accent Pearls
-Blue Ribbon
-Four Snowflakes stamp set or Get Merry stamp set (for a similar sentiment)
-Tags
-Embossing Ink Pad
-Cerulean Ink Pad
-Ink Blending Tool
-Tattered Angels Cornflower Blue Mist

Enjoy the beginning of the holiday season by making some tags! They're sometimes a welcome break from card making : )

-Sarah
sarah@simonsaysstamp.com

Monday, November 29, 2010

Feeling like a challenge? Perhaps you would like to Stamp & Show a tag you've created lately? Please join us - we'll even bribe you...you could win a $25.00 gift voucher to our store! :D

Be inspired by our fantastic Stamp & Show Design Team!

Made by Linda E.!

Linda used some Ornate Plates, Baubles and Corners by Tim Holtz. If you'd like some Crystal Trinket Pins similar to the ones show with the flower, try the ones by Maya Road.

Made by Linda C.!

Linda used Heirloom Gold Perfect Pearls on this (it comes in a spray too!). Need some red twine? Try American Tag's Natural Hemp Twine in Natural, Red, and Maroon! Like that Christmas Ticket? It's by The Tim Holtz. : )

Made by Kim!

Kim used a die by Tim Holtz called Fanciful Flight, as well as Paper Rosette. As for the coloring, she used Fired Brick with Copper Perfect Pearl (also comes in powder form).

Made by Dan!

Dan used Rock Candy Stickles and a Santa image called Santa Letter. As for the coloring - don't you LOVE the bright colors?! I do...check out Tim Holtz Distress Ink Refills and Refillable Pen Markers.

Made by Nancy C.!

Nancy used Basic Grey's paper from the Cappella pack. The Believe sentiment is from the Mini Holiday set by Tim Holtz. If you want to browse tags to enter this challenge check out the Tim Holtz category or go to American Tag, Maya Road or Ranger (they all have neat tags...if you'd like to make your own you can do that too!)

Made by Terry

Terry used Glossy Accents by Ranger, as well as Shabby Shutters and Aged Mahogany by Tim Holtz. Don't you love that vintage image of Santa with the child? It's from Crafty Secrets - try the Seasonal Vintage Booklet. If you love that pom pom ribbon as much as I do, you're going to need to see Maya Road's White Pom Pom ribbon.

Made by Lynne!

Lynne used lots of Mustard Seed Ink on this one - so pretty on the Silhouette Spray stamp by Hero Arts. I love the gems accenting the flourish too...they just might be Sunshine Mixed Accents by Hero Arts.

Made by Nancy W.!

Nancy used an image from an Artistic Outpost set. She used Wendy Vecchi's Ticket to Art stamp set, as well as Berry Tree. Need some small safety pins? Tim Holtz has some cute Mini Pins that will do the job!

Made by Lori!

Lori used some of the old Color Washes by Tim Holtz (she poured them into Mini Misters, but the new ones are a little easier to spray). For the coloring, she used Cranberry, Stream, and Espresso Dye Ink Pads by Ranger. If you want some metallic brads to stud your tag, try Doodlebug's Mini Metallic Brads.

We love to see your creations! Please feel free to enter, ask questions, and/or comment on the Challenges (Simon Says Stamp and Simon Says Stamp & Show).

Thanks!!
Sarah
sarah@simonsaysstamp.com

Friday, November 26, 2010

Happy Black Friday!

So...I did a little bit of research to learn about why it is called Black Friday. There are a few reasons:

1. for a lot of businesses, it's the day that their sales move from red (below the mark) to black (above the mark)
2. In earlier days, it was nicknamed "Black Friday" by police because the streets and sidewalks in the shopping districts were so clogged that it was hard to patrol

Lucky for all consumers, Black Friday now also means stellar sales and discounts on a lot of fabulous product!! Check out a few items below that are in our Black Friday Category!

Adhesives Extreme Value Pack

This really is an Extreme Value Pack. Not only do you get three different kinds of glue running adhesives, but you get refills too!! Purchased individually, this set would be over $45.00, but it's under $20 if you buy from Simon Says Stamp!

Jovial Stitched Brads

I'm a big fan of the snowman with glasses - isn't he cute? : )

Peppermint Pals

If you like House Mouse, this stamp is a must-have! Check out the Black Friday category for more House Mouse on sale - this week only!!

Make Your Own

In the fashion and crafting worlds, images like these are super popular. Don't you love their dresses? This could be used for a girls-only invite, a friend's birthday card, and more!

Greetings of Christmas

Unity stamps are deeply etched so you get a great image every time you stamp. As you can see, this set is packed full of holiday-themed stamps! Mix and match for a pretty tag or greeting card!

Branch Tree

Since we've listed it Branch Tree has been a top-selling item in our store. Why? Because you can use it for so many things! The branches are bare, so you can add leaves if you wish or leave it leaf-less for an Autumn or Wintery look!

Honey Dew Glimmer Mist

When I think of Christmas, I think of sparkle and glitter. Glimmer Mists color a variety of mediums with a beautiful sparkly sheen. Even better? We have a bunch of holiday colors in our Black Friday sale!

Just Thoughts

Tim knows just what to say to inspire and make us feel good. I love this set because it's so uplifting and it really is great advice.

This and Every Year

Is it just me, or does this stamp set have a little something for everyone?

Townscape

When I see this die, I think of a sleepy little town. It could easily be used for a card with an "O Little Town of Bethlehem" sentiment...or just add some sparkle embellishments and gems to show a cozy, snowy, decorated neighborhood!

Happy Shopping and Crafting!
Sarah
Sarah@SimonSaysStamp.com

Thursday, November 25, 2010

Tis the season to SHOP!

I hope everyone enjoys the holiday! We have LOTS of specials going on NOW. Check out what's NEW!

Shop our BLACK FRIDAY category HERE to get lots of items at a special reduced price!!

Also ALL ORDERS PLACED NOW UNTIL MIDNIGHT FRIDAY (11/26/2010) WILL GET $5 OFF!!! USE CODE: hol050

Cyber-shopping is GREAT because it all comes to you, you can shop in your pj's!!

Wednesday, November 24, 2010

Simon Says Challenge: Snow it Up!

Hello (and Happy Thanksgiving Eve to those in the U.S.)! This week's Simon Says Stamp Challenge's theme is "Let It Snow." Take a peek below at the snowy cards our Design Team members have created!

Made by Heather

Heather used a House Mouse stamp called Stocking Full of Love. Those pretty trees were made using a Tim Holtz die called Snow Tree.

Made by Christine

Christine used a Hero Arts stamp called Winking Reindeer (If you prefer UM rather than wood, it's called Reindeer). The snowflake chain was made using a Martha Stewart punch called Snowflake Trim.

Made by Lols

Lols used a House Mouse stamp called Snow Much Fun (pretty cute isn't it?) for the image and another one called Christmas Wishes for the sentiment. Want a snowflake edge punch like the one Lols used? Check out Snowflake Edge by EK Success.

Made by Chris

Chris used a Stampendous stamp called Changito Shovel. She used Chunky Sugar Coating Glitter (one of my favorite products to look at...so shiny!) by Doodlebug for the sparkle.

Jo will have a card here soon, but take a look at her blog if you want!

Made by Mandy

Mandy used a Magnolia stamp called Snowy Hug. To get pretty arches similar to the ones around the image here, try Martha Stewart's Double Arches PATP or for the exact match, Double Loops is the way to go.

Made by Domi

Domi used a cute bear stamp by Penny Black called Candy Cane Perch. To add some silver embellishments to your card try Snowflakes Sparkle Silver Stickers by Stampendous.

Made by Debby

Debby used the Icicle Punch by Martha Stewart, and another one, the Glacial Snowflake. The image is Warmest Wishes by Penny Black.

Made by Jane

Jane has created a gorgeous box and scene!! The image of the skaters is by Magnolia and called Tilda & Edwin on Ice. She used another Magnolia stamp called Winter Forest. For some similarly pretty lace try Simplicity's Flat Creative Lace.

Thanks to the Design Team for creating such pretty snowy cards! I always love to see what people create and appreciate that you all share your cards and projects with everyone! To enter the Simon Says Stamp Challenge, go to the Challenge blog and follow the directions on the left side!

**A Tip: this is the week to join the Simon Says Stamp Challenge - Heidi will be giving away not only the $25 gift voucher to our store, but also an additional surprise if we reach 500 entrants! And don't forget to check out the Black Friday Sale items!**

Have a fun day!
Sarah
sarah@simonsaysstamp.com

Tuesday, November 23, 2010

BLACK FRIDAY SPECIAL SALE CATEGORY at www.SimonSaysStamp.com

BLACK FRIDAY SPECIALS! We have a whole category in the Simon Says Stamp store HERE devoted to special sale items! HURRY! They won't last long. We are adding more items every few hours as the existing items sell out!

BIG HUGS!

Hope you are finding we are trying to give you the sales you want!

IF THERE IS SOMETHING you'd love to see in the BLACK FRIDAY SALE category, please comment below and TELL US! You never know, we may add it!

Heidi

BLACK FRIDAY SALE STARTING NOW!

BLACK FRIDAY SPECIAL STARTING NOW! ALL USA ORDERS SHIP FOR FREE until midnight Friday 11/27! Only at www.SimonSaysStamp.com! Enter coupon code hol050 at checkout to receive the $5 discount! If your USA order is over $70, you will already qualify for FREE SHIPPING so you will get $5 off your order in addition!

You asked for it! Now is your time to shop! We will pay to ship your order to you!

We have the bestest customers in the world and it's time to GIVE THANKS!

Have a great day everyone!

HUGS!
Heidi

****Also Congrats to our Unity Lucky Ducky WINNER!!!

You win the stamp mentioned in our Unity /Jillibean Soup Blog!
Congrats to... LESLEY!!!

Here's what she had to say about her favorite thing about the holidays,

"My favorite thing about the holidays is spending time with family & friends. It seems that everyone is so busy with their lives that we forget what is important. It is nice to be able to spend time with everyone and just catch up. Of course there is also all of the food. :0)"

Lesley, please email Fran, at Fran@SimonSaysStamp.com, and she will mail your prize!! Enjoy!!

Monday, November 22, 2010

Let's Get FESTIVE!

Tattered Leaves

Oh my!!! I just fell in love with this holiday crafting tutorial by our lovely DT member, Lynne of the Simon Says Stamp & Show Challenge Blog!! Check out the challenge this week and ENTER. You could win a great prize!! Thank you so much to Lynne for this AWESOME inspiration!! So, are you ready to make your own festive wreath...?

Supplies You will Need:

So, grab your supplies and let's get creating!!

You will need to cut pieces of paper 1 1/2" x 2 3/4" of three different patterned papers,

5 green, 4 of one red and 5 of another.