Hi, friends. I’m thrilled to be taking part in the SSS Encouraging Words Blog Hop. THIS release is full of awesome product, but THIS is my favorite. The images are adorable and I used all of the critters to create these cards…
For all the cards, I used a partial embossing technique to create a focal point on each card. I haven’t reached for my embossing folders in awhile, so I broke them out and dry embossed two sides of each card, leaving the center flat to create a focal point.
I stamped each coordinating sentiments multiple times to draw attention to the images and give them a place to “sit”. Here’s a closer look at each card…
I used a portion of THIS scalloped die to add some interest to the bottom of this card….
I did the same with this card, but used a portion of THIS die along the bottom…
THIS embossing folder is my favorite. It gives an awesome 3-D effect (which is hard to photograph but it so cool in real life)…
I hope you give this partial embossing a try. It gives great dimension without the bulk.
KEEP HOPPING
There’s much more inspiration using the new products. Click HERE for the next stop on the hop and visit my friend, Shari Carroll. Click HERE to start at the beginning of the hop. Here’s the complete blog hop list…
Looking for even more inspiration? Click HERE and HERE to see cards I shared earlier this week using the new release products. Also, there was another blog hop with this release yesterday. Click HERE to see that.
GIVEAWAY
Simon Says Stamp is giving away a $25 coupon each stop on the hop, so make sure to comment along the way. The winners will be posted on the Simon Blog on Tuesday.
LINKS TO SUPPLIES USED:
NOTE:Some of the embossing folders I used are no longer available. I linked to similar ones below…
August 7, 2017
I love this idea! What a great way to get fresh uses out of a stamp set. Bookmarked for future use!! Great cards!
August 7, 2017
I loe this idea, I'll be giving it a try next time I'm in the craft room!
August 7, 2017
They are all adorable.
August 7, 2017
Wow, all of the cards are so cute! I have never tried embossing on each side and leaving the middle empty but I am definitely going to give that a try.
August 7, 2017
Thanks for sharing such a great idea for embossing.
August 7, 2017
Simple, cute, and delightful cards!
August 7, 2017
Nice cards!! I really like that toucan 😉
August 6, 2017
These critters are adorable!Lovely cards!Thank you for the hop!
August 6, 2017
Cute cards.
August 6, 2017
These are so fun, I love the encouraging word pedestals for the animals.
August 6, 2017
Such cute cards! Love the texture you added to them to add interest to a clean design. Thank you for the chance to win!
August 6, 2017
Great idea repeating the sentiments.
August 6, 2017
What a lovely set!
August 6, 2017
clever use of embossing folders. I have never thought of that before!
August 6, 2017
Clever use of embossing folders. I never thought of doing that