Handmade Holiday Release Blog Hop - Handmade by Heather Ruwe

Hello, crafty friends. I’m excited to be part of THIS Blog Hop celebrating THIS new release from Simon Says Stamp.

To create this card, I started by ink blending the background using Peacock Feathers, Chipped Sapphire, and Villainous Potion Distress Oxide Inks. After it was dry, I added Glitter Glitz gel through the Holiday Boho Circle Stencil. I die-cut the First Night Die multiple times and adhered them together. I added it to the background and die-cut some of the parts with metallic cardstock and inlaid them in place.

I finished off the design by adding a printed sentiment strip. Here’s a closer look…

Also, I applied ink through the same stencil on the front of the envelope. I masked off the center of the design to leave an open area to write the recipient’s address…

BLOG HOP
There is much more inspiration to see. Click HERE for the next stop on the hop. Click HERE to start at the beginning of the hop.

Here’s the complete Blog Hop list…

Simon Says Stamp Blog

Looking for even more inspiration using THIS release? I shared another project HERE…

and HERE…

I also have a few sneak peeks of projects I haven’t blogged about yet using this release.

The first card features the Delicate Pine Branches Embossing Folder and the Etched Berry Branch Die…

This one features the Candy Canes Stencils and the Cherry Glitter Glitz Gel…

GIVEAWAY
Simon is so generous and giving away a $25 coupon to every stop on the hop so be sure to leave comments along the way for your chance to win. Simon Says Stamp will announce winners on their blog on Wednesday. Good luck!

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