Friday, 21 February 2014

Simon Says Stamp Spring 2014 Release Blog Hop

Hello and welcome to the Simon Says Stamp Spring 2014 Release Blog Hop.
If you have arrived from the incredible May Flaum's blog, then welcome. If not, I suggest you head to the Simon Says Stamp blog and start at the beginning. There's going to be a LOT of inspiration AND a TON of prizes.
So… today's the day SSS release their new products. And it's another FAB release. I've come to expect great things from them and have never been disappointed! I just love everything they make. :)
So, on to my card. I used a number of new products on this one. First I used the new Large Dots Stencil. I taped it to some Khaki Cardstock then misted it with White Mister Huey's. After adhering the panel to a card made from Sea Glass Cardstock, I stitched vellum over the top for a softer effect.
Next, I created my shaker balloon. I used one of the AMAZING Ballon dies and cut a balloon from both Sea Glass Cardstock and vellum. Then I cut a load of tiny stars from white card using the Star Border die. After stamping and heat embossing the birthday sentiment from the new Birthday Balloons stamp set, I stitched the balloons together, leaving an opening, then filled with the stars and some chunky white glitter. Finally, I die cut the Daughter (from the new Sisters, Daughter, Niece die set) from glitter card stock and adhered to the balloon. Some silver thread finished it all off.
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This is one of those "better in  real life" cards. You can't see the glitter so well in the photos but it's a lovely soft effect under the vellum.
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------------ GIVEAWAY ----------
Time for the giveaway news. Simon Says Stamp will be giving away a goody bag to one commenter on every blog. That's 17 different chances to win! Make sure you leave a comment below by 6:00pm EST on Thursday February 27, 2014… their goody bags are pretty awesome.
And now it's time to hop on.
Next up is super talented Suzanne Dahlberg.
Bye for now.
x
P.S. If you get lost on the hop, a full list of blogs is available on the Simon Says Stamp blog. :)
P.P.S. Check out the new line of inks and cardstock they are releasing today too… mine are on the way already!!! All my favourite colours… so excited about these.  You can get them individually or in multi packs like these:
   
Awesome!

Supplies

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Sheila_G said...

Love your card.

Val said...

Beautiful, elegant card...love it! Thanks for the great ideas!

Unknown said...

Love the stitching. Really ties it together.

Proverbs 16:33 said...

I like the neat, straight stitching, and the almost, but not quite, tone-on-tone look to this card. The asymmetrical placement of the balloon was just the right touch. Very nice!

Roshni Patel said...

Love this!! Love the new release!

jenna said...

Beautiful! Love the stitching!

jeanine said...

Beautiful card!

The Hardy Stamper said...

What a wonderful idea for a shaker card! I can see that I'm going to "need" the balloon dies now!

Loly Borda said...

I love your elegant shaker card, the vellum makes it so soft and femenine. TFS

Kim H said...

Cute card. Very creative.

Unknown said...

Love the shaker balloon! Such a fabulous idea!

ShawnaW said...

So pretty and glittery!

Megan McDonald said...

Love how u made the shaker

Tina S said...

Beautiful card!!! Thanks for sharing.

cghundley said...

Very pretty card
and I love the
stitching you
did on it and
the velum.
Carla from Utah

Valerie Bullock said...

Such a sweet, feminine card. Thanks for sharing!

Little T said...

Beautiful card!

Mzgrinch said...

Beautiful card!

Amy G. Creations For Life said...

Thanks for the opportunity to win such wonderful products!

Lura said...

Great card Lucy! Very feminine and fun.

Cassandra said...

So subtle and elegant Lucy.

Unknown said...

This is such a beautiful card! wow! The large dot stencil is calling to me ...:-)
Thanks for the inspiration and the chance to win....

Stephanie said...

Such a soft looking and delicate card!

mikeslittlesis said...

I love this elegant card.

mikeslittlesis said...

I love this elegant card.

Melinda Hutchison said...

What a beautiful card :)

Billie A said...

Elegant color choice and beautiful card. I love the daughter die and the balloon die. Great new release. Loving all is have seen. Your card is so special, love for a daughter.

Britney D said...

Beautiful card! I also love how it has a shaker balloon!

Karen W said...

Great card! Love the softness and the shaker balloon!!!!

Unknown said...

Love the new colours...just fabulous.

Sherri said...

Love the new dies and stamps. Thanks for sharing.

ScrappinGrammie said...

Absolutely beautiful card! Love the soft colors & the detail with the balloon 'full of stars'.
Anita J

Ria said...

What a nice card. I like the text. Thanks for sharing

Gab said...

Just beautiful

Nic said...

I love the soft colors! And shaker cards! So cute!

Phyllis Beaver said...

Love your card using the new balloon dies! So pretty for a daughter! Can't wait to try some of these new items myself! TFS!

Phyllis Beaver said...

Love the results you got with this new die and the new ink! So pretty! Can't wait to try some of these new items!

Lezlye said...

Simply Gorgeous!

Anonymous said...

Wow, great card. I would have never thought to make it a shaker card, and I like the glittery diecut.

stampingandstitching said...

Wow this is such a fabulous card, Lucy! I love the soft, pretty colours and your design! Wonderful use of vellum too!

Craft-E-Place said...

Wow, this card is stunning! Such an elegant look
Elaine

Holly Gayle said...

Such a beautiful card Lucy. I love the soft color of it. I really want those SSS balloon dies. Awesome release SSS!

Unknown said...

Love how you made the balloon into a shaker card. Great stitching! Circles are hard for me and I could never stitch that straight.

Hussena said...

Fabulous card! Love the soft, subtle colors you have used :)

Tere Azua said...

I am in love with this card!!!

nic_003_5 said...

love the shaker, thanks for the chance to win

Margaret R said...

Gorgeous card. I love the stencilled large dots and the glitter filled balloon.

Heidi May said...

There are so many great things going on with this card its hard to pick just one. But my favorite is the shaker balloon. Thank you for the chance to win!!!

Zw@@n said...

I am totally in love with this card, it's gorgeous.

Unknown said...

Super cute card :) love the stiching done around the balloon and cards, makes it look real nice and different

Unknown said...

I love shaker cards - such an awesome card...

Shona Chambers said...

Beautiful card and just love the way you decorated the balloon, bet it looks amazing in person!!

Edith said...

Wow, this looks so elegant! Great card! Thanks for the chance to win! Edith

Teresa Ciarleglio said...

Sweet, dainty card!

Disco Queen said...

Stunning card Lucy! Turning the amazing balloon die into a shaker card was truly inspired. Loving that sea glass ink too! Theresa x

Katarina said...

Gorgeus card, love the subtle colour and the layered vellum.

Chiara T. said...

cute card. I love these balloons die

Tincan Crafter said...

Shaker balloon!!!! How awesome! This whole card is just perfect. Thanks for sharing.

Janet L. said...

Your balloon shaker is totally awesome!

Unknown said...

Love the softness of this card! And a shaker card is always fun. Thanks for the chance to win!

Unknown said...

So beautiful- love it!

maureen said...

pretty card ...... thank you

Wendy Thompson said...

Beautiful card Lucy.

Laurie said...

What a sweet card!

Unknown said...

Love the shaker ballon and the use of vellum. Just gorgeous.

Gaby said...

Elegant and just gorgeous!

Gigracer said...

Such a beautiful card! Aft and a wee bit glitzy at the same time. Love it.

Unknown said...

What a beautiful and soft colored card. Just love how you added the vellum and shaker balloon card. This is gorgeous.

Unknown said...

Love the stitching!

Martina N said...

Beautiful cards! Thanks for the inspiration and chance to win.

Jacqui Blondel said...

Lovely card. Those balloon dies are so cool. Los eh phofos

LauraEva said...

What an absolutely beautiful card!

Unknown said...

Beautiful card. I especially love the stitching details and of course the glitter. Thanks for sharing it.

Ellen said...

Very nice card
Love the new stuff

Mari da Costa said...

Love the new products. The card is awesome. Thank you.

Maureen Chandler said...

This card is just lovely and I love all your special touches with the velum and stitching! Thank you!

Anonymous said...

Wow! How sweet!! I love love love this card!!!
eva

Ela said...

Love the stiching, this looks great.

Karen Dunbrook said...

gorgeous card...well done using the fun new products.

Unknown said...

this is avery elegant card - i love it!

Polgara said...

i like the idea of stitching the card. thanks for sharing.

satu_maarit said...

Adorable card ;) Thanks for a chance to win!

The ShyS said...

Such a cute card! I have the star border die on order and love the new idea for using it.

Christy Designs said...

Love these shaker balloon and monochrome color. Very beautiful... perfect for girl birthday. Thanks for sharing great idea

Kathy S said...

Such a classy card. TFS

@JoyceCasaldi said...

I love how dainty that die looks, so pretty! Lovely card!

Denise said...

Love the idea of a shaker card with the balloon die. Fabulous !!

Elizabeth said...

Beautiful, soft, feminine card, I'd love to send it to my daughter. I may CASE when her birthday comes up. TFS

saraskid said...

This was a very elegant card. Thanks for sharing it.

Sarah said...

Such a beautiful card. So soft and gentle. Thanks for sharing.

Anonymous said...

WOW I really LOVE this card....perfect for a sister or daughter...so feminine and sweet.

Lee said...

I'll have to remember this for my little cousins birthday, he'd really like the noise a shaker card makes I think.

Omyn said...

I love that its a girl card and not pink :) Its whimsical but sophisticated, I love the shaker effect, its like a breath of birthday magic made in paper :)

Pam A said...

Love how soft and pretty this card is. Very nice.

snappy scrappy said...

Super cute, love the balloon!!

Sunshine HoneyBee said...

Like the use of the vellum. Like the softness w/ shine of card. Likew teh stitching.
Melissa
"Sunshine HoneyBee"

Carol Cel said...

Gorgeous Card -- so soft and feminine

Tania said...

I saw your card on Pinterest and new IMMEDIATELY that I have to have that "daughter" die! Your card is simply stunning!

Lorraine Marasigan said...

Your card is incredible! The stitching is so impressive!

shirley-bee said...

Love the clever shaker balloon, and the glittery die cut is fabulous!

Donna Gourley said...

I love that you went with a muted color palette. So often we think reds and blues for balloons. Very pretty!

Debbie said...

Beautiful card!

Carolyn said...

So love that you made a shaker card with the balloon! It's a really elegant version too! I love it!

Skraperella said...

Your card is so gorgeous Lucy! I love the pastel colours, round balloon and stars behind the vellum.

Grace said...

What an amazing card . Love the cards and technique . The shaker card is amazing.

Christine J said...

Cute card! Thanks for sharing!

F said...

Love the vellum and the PERFECT stitching! Its all in the details- such a lovely card!

abkreger said...

Love the glittery details, beautiful card!

Wendi said...

Oh my gosh...a balloon shaker card? Ahhh I love this!! Thanks for sharing.

Lyngo said...

Very creative . The colours are so soft - love the shaker idea . TFS

Jasmina said...

This is just beyond anything I could ever come up with. What a lovely card.

Cathryn said...

So pretty! Thanks for sharing that with us and for the chance to win

A Country Twinkle said...

Pretty card! I love how you filled the balloon. Very cute!

mrlcidra54 said...

Your card is gorgeous. I love it. So elegant and at the same time fun. TFS.

Penny L. said...

this looks like a fun and happy card...I"ve never attempted a shaker card before! thanks for the inspiration!

Dee said...

Love the vellum, the vellum balloon, and being a shaker card. Such a great idea for a birthday card.

dyeandpigment said...

Woohoo to shaker cards! Just love your design and color choices.

Laura said...

Really sweet...love the stitching around everything....and the balloon of course.

Mary-Anne V said...

Beautiful feminine card...love the sparkle on the die cut Daughter word.

mariangel said...

wow Lucy your card is amazing so delicate and soft very well done thanks for the inspiration

Anita in France said...

Gorgeous, Lucy ... lovely soft colours and such delicate layers ... love the shaker balloon! Anita :)

Letty Abad said...

Wow so cute card!!!

Anonymous said...

Just a beautiful card. You chose well.

Julie R. said...

The daughter die is now on my wish list! Love the shaker aspect of your card....so fun!

jintyoo7 said...

So delicate and perfectly pretty! Kudos too, for sewing round the ballon :)

Lisa Savini said...

Love this card Lucy, want those balloon dies.

Debbie said...

Lovely card. Just beautiful.

Barbra said...

Love the softness of your card. The glitter on daughter is absolutely beautiful!

scrapper-at-heart said...

Such a beautiful card! Love the new products! Thanks for the chance to win!

Sharie said...

Love this card.. so elegant. perfect for a young lady.. Thanks for sharing

Colleen said...

the colors on this card are so soft and pretty, love that it is a shaker card! thanks for the chance to win!

A Crafty Person said...

Beautiful card! There are so many ways to use these new balloon dies.

Karen said...

I love the new daughter die and what you did with it.

KimC said...

Such a soft feminine card with a sense of humor; love it.

Unknown said...

I love the stitches that you had made on the card! How wonderful!

pcm said...

love the subtle shaker balloon!

Valerie said...

A beautiful card!

Stacie Alison said...

Love the subtle beauty of this card.

Scott Pegg said...

Whats a lovely soft effect on this card - simply beautiful!

Lantanalane2 said...

Such a soft and sweet card!

Dixie Cochran said...

This is such a clever card design. I’m amazed at the perfect stitching!

Merilee Lane said...

Love this shaker card! Very cute and sweet!

SimplyJenn said...

Love your card

Scrapfaire said...

That card is so soft and gentle!

Anonymous said...

I love the card, it is lovely!! The vellum adds a great soft touch.

cards by cara said...

Wow, this is stunning! And what a cool idea for a shaker card!!

Message Keeper said...

Wonderful balloon shaker card! I am so thrill with your daughter that she will receive such a wonderful card!

Unknown said...

What a lovely card! Thanks for sharing :)

Merilee Lane said...

Really pretty and sweet card. Interactive cards are my favorite. This one is lovely.

PJH said...

Aaawwwww! What a sweet card ~ perfect die to add to the menu of SSS ^^^

btarayao said...

Just gorgeous! Love this card and I can't wait to try this!

Pam B said...

The stitching adds so much to this card.

byAnnette said...

Pretty Card!
Love the soft look the vellum gives!

Jean Bullock said...

I love how you made the dots so subtly. I could see the glitter but I know what you mean about it being even prettier in real life. Glitter is hard to capture.
Great job on this card.

Kim said...

Absolutely stunning!!! Love all the details in this that make it so spectacular!!!

Anonymous said...

A great shaker card. I love the delicate die cut for the word daughter, looks so precious. So lovely

roberta said...

What a soft, pretty card! Love the colors.

Lindsey said...

Love this giant round balloon die! What a brilliant idea to fill it with glitter and confetti...so fun!

Karen said...

I love the sea glass and khaki color combo so pretty

Maggie said...

So pretty! Cute enough for a young daughter and elegant enough for an older one. Thanks for sharing!

Miriam Prantner said...

So pretty! Love how you created the shaker in the balloon and how the vellum softens things. Perfect sparkle too!

Anonymous said...

LOVE how you used the balloon die for the shaker! It's such a great idea!! I ADORE IT! And nevermind real life, the card is gorgeous in the photo!!

Judy O. Hall said...

So, so pretty!

RedGem said...

I just love shaker cards and you definitely created a great one! I love the color combinations... how soft!

Lynn G. said...

OMGosh...I am learning so much. I love the vellum shaker balloon! How cool is that. Thank you so much for sharing. Great job!

Taunya Butler said...

This card is precious and would be perfect to give to a most beloved daughter!! Very creatively done!!

sandyh said...

a shaker card with the balloon is such a good idea! and the vellum really softens the whole look. very nice!
sandyh

Jeanette Wilde said...

So beautiful, I love how you used the vellum.

morgan said...

Lovely card!

Dawn Y. said...

Lucy, what pretty, soft colors! Such a lovely card!

Dima said...

Shaker cards are my favourite! It looks so elegant, and yet it's so much fun!

Unknown said...

love it love it love it

Avigail Raphael said...

I realy like your cards the words that are very delicate and give very nice touch to your cards. It is very inspirational. I am a new subbie and I know that with your blog I will get very inspired.

Anonymous said...

Great card. Very sweet.

SimplyMaggie said...

Lovely idea. Lovely card.

Heather M said...

What an elegant shaker card for a sweet daughter! Thanks for the fun idea!

Torrie said...

I love the stars in the balloon. That is genius. This release really is amazing.

Brenda in IN said...

Using the vellum made a gorgeous shaker card. Love khaki and sea glass together.

Tiffany said...

This card is simply lovely and ethereal. I love the softness, and shaker balloons are a fabulous idea!

Anonymous said...

Your card is lovely!!! Beautiful design!!!

Barbara said...

What an awesome idea. The shaker balloon is perfect and I love the soft color palette. Lovely card!

Marsha S said...

Your shaker card is fabulous! Thanks for the inspiration!!

Marie said...

DYING over the new colors in this release - they're the exact colors of my daughter's nursery! Wish these would have been around when I was pregnant. But I can definitely do some fun things with them now ;)

Carol said...

So soft and beautiful card!!

Unknown said...

What a beautiful, delicate card you made. I'm sure in person we would be able to see the sparkle better, but it's still very lovely.

Unknown said...

Love your balloon shaker card. I have seen so many awesome cards using the balloon die.

Mary said...

WOW. I love all of the vellum and this is a fantastic idea for a shaker card. I must have these balloon dies now! =)

Chris mason said...

Cute card...love the new release and all these great card ideas.

MargaretD said...

A shaker balloon! Awesome!

Katherine K :) said...

Wow! Gorgeous card I totally love it! TFS!

Doris said...

What a lovely, unique card!

Theresa V. said...

I love the shaker ballon and the combination of Sea Glass with vellum. Thank you for sharing.

Alma Dirpaul said...

Oh my. I love shaker cards and yours is amazing!

Barbara said...

Great card for an older daughter...thank you. Love the ballon die.

Barb said...

What a soft, pretty card. Very nice.

lisa808 said...

Fabulous shaker card!

Anonymous said...

Love the shaker balloon, awesome.

Unknown said...

Nice card! Such a different approach --- love the shaker balloon!!! Getting inspired!

Cindi said...

Wow! Wow! Wow!

Kelly said...

Gorgeous Card!

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