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.
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.
------------ 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!
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!
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I love the shaker balloon!
ReplyDeleteSo gorgeous.
ReplyDeletewhat an elegant shaker card! Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeletebeautiful card Lucy ♥ love your new blog make over too ♥
ReplyDeleteAmazing love that shaker balloon. Thanks for sharing and the chance to win.
ReplyDeleteOh man, I love this!! What a gorgeous card!!
ReplyDeletePerfect shaker card!!!
ReplyDeleteOMG, what can I say? Love the vellum, the balloon, the vellum, and the shaker card. Such a great idea for a birthday card.
ReplyDeleteOh wow! So awesome I love that you made a shaker out of the balloon!!!
ReplyDeleteYour card is so...dainty! I love it. Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteLove how you made your card, with the confetti in the balloon.
ReplyDeleteI bet it does look much better in person but even on here it is amazing! Thanks you for sharing.
ReplyDeleteCute card, great stuff. Me wont. ;-)
ReplyDeleteYour card is fabulous Lucy, love how you created the shaker!!
ReplyDeleteSuch a soft and pretty card!
ReplyDeleteHow beautiful...the balloon is brilliant!!!
ReplyDeleteI absolutely adore this card! Such a girly, elegant card!
ReplyDeleteCreative card! shakers are one of my favorite style cards.
ReplyDeletestamping sue
http://stampingsueinconnecticut.blogspot.com/
Great card i love this.
ReplyDeleteHuggs jackelien
love the new dies!!very nice card
ReplyDeleteLove your use of vellum and sewing!
ReplyDeleteDarling card!
ReplyDeleteI love the translucent quality of the design! That shaker balloon is brilliant!!
ReplyDeleteI love this card! So elegant and soft!
ReplyDeleteSuch a beautifully crafted card, love the shaker design!!!
ReplyDeleteSo soft and beautiful! Love the bit of sparkle!
ReplyDeleteI sew...and I cannot see at all where you stopped and then finished sewing the vellum on after putting the glitter in... wow. It's really cool. Thanks for the instructions and the chance to win!
ReplyDeleteI am loving those 'relative' die cuts....plus the new colors are divine! Thanks for the chance to win such a great prize!
ReplyDeleteVery subtle and sweet. I like how it's not using traditionally feminine colors, but it looks feminine nonetheless. Thank you for sharing! :)
ReplyDeleteSo beautiful! Thanks for a chance to win
ReplyDeleteI always love your stitching detail, Lucy! Such an elegant card. Love it.
ReplyDeleteGreat idea love the shaker balloon x
ReplyDeleteLove the card! Very feminine feeling. Can so see giving this to a young lady for her birthday
ReplyDeleteI think sea glass is my new favorite color!
ReplyDeleteSuch soft colors, and so beautiful!
ReplyDeleteLove your blog and the new release!!
ReplyDeleteOh the shaker balloon is so fabulous! Love the color scheme too.
ReplyDeletePinning this stunning card!
ReplyDeletethanks for opportunity to win!
ReplyDeleteLove the lovely soft colors and the darling shaker balloon. Great job.
ReplyDeleteSuch a beautiful card!
ReplyDeleteWonderful card with such beautiful soft colors...it almost has a delicate feel to it! Thanks for sharing :)
ReplyDeleteSuper lovely!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful!! :-)
ReplyDeletegreat card
ReplyDeleteLove your card! Love the silver thread - where might I find that, if you don't mind telling me, please?
ReplyDeleteVery beautiful! Not only is it soft and feminine, but also fun with the shaker balloon!! I wish I had a sewing machine and knew how to use it! Every time I see real stitching I swoon :-) Thank you!!
ReplyDelete~Daniela
I'm loving the more muted colors I've seen on some of the cards in this hop. That is really beautiful, thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteAll of the stitching is my favorite part of this card! Great job.
ReplyDeleteSuch a lovely card! So feminine and glittery!
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely gorgeous!
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Beautiful card! Just stunning!
ReplyDeletejust beautiful
ReplyDeleteSuch a beautiful card!!!
ReplyDeletethis is such a pretty card Lucy ! thanks for the chance to win.x
ReplyDeleteLove the white on white/softness of this beautiful card.
ReplyDeleteLove the glitz and the vellum -- the vellum gives a soft look and the glitter is oh, so pretty! Fabulous card!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful and elegant! I love the shaker balloon!
ReplyDeleteWhat an elegant card. I love the shaker.
ReplyDeleteOMG this is awesome!!
ReplyDeleteIt looks BEAUTIFUL!!! TFS!!
ReplyDeleteI really love the soft opaque colors and stitching on this card. Beautiful work and detail!
ReplyDeleteShaker cards never fail to put a smile on the recipients face! Beautiful.
ReplyDeleteSo stunning!! Love it!
ReplyDeleteNever tried a shaker card before. Great idea. Love the stitching which is something else that I need to try.
ReplyDeleteWhat a soft and beautiful card!
ReplyDeletelovely card! Love the balloon!
ReplyDeleteLove how it is delicate - like a daughter...lovely.
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing.
Loving all the new SSS products, really loving all the new dies. TFS your card is really cute!
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful and delicate looking card! Shaker cards always make me smile. They're just fun!
ReplyDeleteLoving the balloon dies and how you've all done something different with them. Yours is very pretty.
ReplyDeleteLove the new Daughter die especially when cut from the sparkly glitter paper!
ReplyDeleteI love this card!!!! It is so beautiful
ReplyDeleteLove the muted background! So beautiful
ReplyDeleteVery elegant card!
ReplyDeleteI am really loving those balloons!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful card and just love the pale colors! This balloon die set is so versatile! Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteWOW! Love the colors!! Love the card!!
ReplyDeletePerfect card for a birthday-little change up and good of young or old - now I got to get those die...lol
ReplyDeleteYour card is just beautiful, Lucy! I'm a big fan of your gorgeous creations!
ReplyDelete☆Anja☆
Such a pretty card. Love the stitching.
ReplyDeleteI love your shaker card. It is so beautifully done. Great job!
ReplyDeleteWhat a gorgeous card, wow.
ReplyDeleteThanks for the chance to win the giveaway.
Oh, I just LOVE that card! Good job.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful card! Love the shaker balloon and the understated colours!
ReplyDeleteI love the details on the balloon. Great card.
ReplyDeleteWhat a gorgeous card you made.
ReplyDeleteThanks for the chance to win the giveaway.
So delicate and understated! Really a nice use of these great SSS products!
ReplyDeleteReally sweet and pretty card! Thanks for the giveaway! :)
ReplyDeletethis card is stunning…so soft and serene!
ReplyDeleteThat shaker balloon is awesome!
ReplyDeleteSuch a great card. I love the new SSS products!
ReplyDeleteOmgosh. I love using vellum to make a shaker card. How cute is that?
ReplyDeleteOh that's so pretty - and the stitching is just perfection!
ReplyDeleteSuch a subtle and sweet card. Thank you for the giveaway.
ReplyDeleteYours,
Tanja
How elegant.
ReplyDeleteSuch a WOW card!
ReplyDeleteI love love this so delicate card!👍
ReplyDeleteI love the effect of the glitter under the vellum.
ReplyDeleteOh boy I love your card my goodness you sure did achieve one clever and creative card and your shaker is awesome. Love how you stitched on the vellum too great effect & look.
ReplyDeleteYou sure are one very talented gal!
Smitten! What a beautiful card!
ReplyDeleteThis card is very beautiful! Great job!
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely loving the balloon dies! Going to get those for sure!
ReplyDeleteI love the soft and subtle beauty of this card! Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteTHUD! I love this card and see so many possibilities using this technique. Thanks!
ReplyDeleteOh, Lucy, the vellum on this card makes it even more special! So soft and beautiful! Love it!!
ReplyDeleteLove the shaker, and amazed at how even your round stitching is!! This is a really fun new release.
ReplyDeleteI love this card. Beautiful. Great new products.
ReplyDeleteYay, card reveal day. Beautiful card. I just love the stitching around the balloon (that's so hard to do!) and also the word cut dies. Thanks for the inspiration Lucy.
ReplyDeleteThis is beautiful! I love the stitched vellum balloon full of confetti.
ReplyDeleteThis is such a pretty card, so soft and delicate looking! I love the technique you used on the balloon! Great card!
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ReplyDeleteSuch a very pretty card. Loving it.
ReplyDeleteSuch a BEAUTYFUL card! Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteGreat card! The subtle background and the balloon on top... I love it
ReplyDeleteoh my GOD!!! what a stunning card! I love how you stretch the use of vellum here!! gonna give it a try soon! TFS
ReplyDeleteYour card is lovely, I like your shaker balloon!
ReplyDeleteSuch a pretty font on the DAUGHTER die.LOVE the new soft pastel ink & cardstock colors!
ReplyDeleteGreat stitching on your card:)
This is such an elegant card! Love it!!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful card. Love the shaker with the vellum and sewing. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful! thanks for the inspiration.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful card. love the softness that the vellum gives it.
ReplyDeleteA shaker card from a balloon? You're a genius! This is one I think I'll try.
ReplyDeleteI really love vellum on cards but don't often think to do it, thanks for the excellent reminder!
ReplyDeleteWhat an adorable card. Love the shaker balloon and the colors and stiching. Love everything about it. Thank you so much for sharing you're great ideas.
ReplyDeleteThis card is great!1 Any girl would love it!!
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely lovely! I would love to receive that card!
ReplyDeleteI completely love this card, great use of the balloon dies!
ReplyDeleteperfect card I love it thanks so much
ReplyDeleteBeautiful card!
ReplyDeleteJust gorgeous, the colours and the vellum make this so beautiful
ReplyDeleteBeautiful card - love the elegant shaker balloon!
ReplyDeleteWhat a great card idea! This would make such a great baby card, too. Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteWow! This is stunning!
ReplyDeleteThe shaker balloon idea is over the top! Very pretty card
ReplyDeleteWOW, this is just beautiful!
ReplyDeleteLOVE all about it.
This card is gorgeous! I love the shaker!
ReplyDeleteTime to break out the sewing machine! Great idea and cute card.
ReplyDeleteLove the balloon shaker! So cute!
ReplyDeletelove love love the softness of this card! tfs!!!
ReplyDeleteThe balloons! I've been searching for months for a stamp/die set. And today I've found one! Love love love it! Beautiful card!
ReplyDeleteWhat a great idea on the balloon shaker card!
ReplyDeleteLove the colors on this card as well as the stitching! Thanks for the inspiration.
ReplyDeleteso gorgeous!!!
ReplyDeleteI am in love with this card.
ReplyDeleteFantastic and beautiful shaker card!!
ReplyDeleteAnybody, daughter or not would love to receive this card. I love its subtle layers of color and texture. Yea, Lucy + SSS!
ReplyDeleteJust beautiful!
ReplyDeletegorgeous card, love the softness.
ReplyDeleteGreat card love it!!!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful card. I love the use of vellum. Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful card. So soft and feminine. Love the balloons.
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ReplyDeletewhat a great card! It's soft, but packs a punch.
ReplyDeleteSome cards just make you catch you're breath, this is one - how beautiful!
ReplyDeleteLove the design and the soft colors!
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely GORGEOUS! I love it!!
ReplyDeleteLooks great to me! Very pretty!
ReplyDeleteGreat use of vellum to make a soft and sweet card for a daughter. Thanks, Lucy.
ReplyDeletePretty! I am really loving this release.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful card! Thanks for the inspiration!
ReplyDeleteI love all the cards made from the SSS balloon die. Thanks for such a beautiful card.
ReplyDeleteAWESOME project!!! Love the new colors!
ReplyDeleteThat vellum shaker balloon! I LOVE IT!!
ReplyDeleteAll I can say is WOW!
ReplyDeleteI love the ballon dies
ReplyDeleteLove the ballon dies
ReplyDeleteThis is so pretty. I wish I could see it in person.
ReplyDeleteWhat a gorgeous card. So soft and elegant. Very creative making a shaker out of the balloon, and with sparklies inside! Yum.
ReplyDeleteI love the little details in your card. It is soft and gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteCheri
www.djssundries.blogspot.com
John 3:16
What a lovely daughter card! Thanks for the chance to win.
ReplyDeleteAmazing!! Love this card, like how you made the balloon into a shaker.
ReplyDeleteOH MY WORD - this is stunning Lucy - that glittered word die cut looks stunning!
ReplyDeleteThat is sooooooooo pretty!!! I love it! And adore SSS products too.
ReplyDeleteSuch an elegant pretty card
ReplyDeleteWhat a pretty card.
ReplyDeleteOh my gosh, I soooo love the shaker balloon! So much fun!
ReplyDeleteSuch a light and pretty card. Like the white detail at the bottom of the balloon.
ReplyDeleteOnlyjustfound you! How did that happen? Spent ages on your blog the other day. Your work is beautiful. Thank you for the inspiration and the chance to win the fab SSS goodies.
ReplyDeleteFabulous card!
ReplyDeleteSuper cute card! Love the balloon!
ReplyDeleteGreat ideas and wonderful new products!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful card! I love the soft colors and the shaker idea is fabulous!
ReplyDeleteWhat a pretty card.....so soft and feminine!!! Great job!!!
ReplyDeleteThis one is my fav!
ReplyDeleteThe background makes the card look so different from any other ones I have seen made with this balloon die. It definitelly makes it look more elegant.
ReplyDeleteLove the card and the colours!!! Thanks for sharing!!!
ReplyDeleteWow, I love the soft look of this card. Beautiful!!! Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteHow beautiful and elegant yet fun :)
ReplyDeleteLove your beautiful card. The soft colors and shaker balloon look so pretty and so perfect for a daughter card. Thanks for sharing it. :-)
ReplyDeleteI am seriously craftlifting this card. Thanks!
ReplyDeleteSoft and delicate, just like a daughter, THX
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ReplyDeleteLovely card. I always admire you cards/style. Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful card! I think that large dots stencil is a must have!
ReplyDeleteLove the delicacy and femininity of this card. It's gorgeous.
ReplyDeleteI love the soft colors and the shaker balloon is terrific!
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ReplyDeleteOh my gosh!! I LOVE your card!! The shaker balloon and the use of vellum to just soften everything up is GENIUS!!!
ReplyDeleteThis card is very elegant looking. Thanks for the chance to win.
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