Handmade Holiday Release Blog Hop

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

Nina-Marie Trapani

Caly Person

Nichol Spohr

Jennifer McGuire

Cathy Zielske

Lisa Addesa

Amy Rysavy

Sidnie Des Jardins

Heather Ruwe

Suzy Plantamura

Yana Smakula

Heather Hoffman

Lea Lawson

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!

Wait, there’s more…

Use the code HDMADE4U to receive a FREE Salvaged Patina Distress Oxide Ink Pad. Valid while supplies last or until 11/14 at 11:59 EST.

Thank you so much for stopping by. I’ve linked to the entire Handmade Holiday Release below as well as products used on today’s cards.

LINKS TO ENTIRE HANDMADE HOLIDAY RELEASE:
(Affiliate links used at no extra cost to you. Thank you for your support.)

LINKS TO SUPPLIES USED ON TODAY’S CARD:
(Affiliate links used at no extra cost to you. Thank you for your support.)

99 Comments

  1. Rose Johnson
    November 12, 2021

    Just love the glitz!

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  2. SSchmidt
    November 12, 2021

    I’m a sucker for green. Love your use of the pine needles embossing folder.

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  3. Lauryne Cunningham
    November 12, 2021

    Your cards are gorgeous! I love all the glittery candy canes!

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  4. Giselle D.
    November 12, 2021

    I really like all of your cards and that you decorated your envelope!

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  5. Susan O'Halloran
    November 12, 2021

    So many beautiful designs! Thanks for sharing your creativity!

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  6. Susan O'Halloran
    November 12, 2021

    Wow! So many great designs! Thanks for sharing your talent!

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  7. Cindy I
    November 12, 2021

    Wow! You used a lot of the new release for so many beautiful cards. It makes it hard to limit what to purchase, dang it! 😉

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  8. Lindar C
    November 12, 2021

    Beautiful cards!

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  9. Robin in TN
    November 12, 2021

    I love your pine branch card! Gorgeous! I also liked how you used the stencil behind the nativity. I sure am glad that you are creative and share your creativity with us.

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  10. Maria Gleason
    November 12, 2021

    I am blown away by your talent. All of them are beautiful. Thanks for sharing.

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  11. Kathy Raker
    November 12, 2021

    It’s hard to pick a favorite, they are all unique and gorgeous! Love all the new Simon Says products!

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  12. Kris Reeves
    November 12, 2021

    I love using glitz glimmer gel to make cards sparkle!

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  13. Denise Bryant
    November 12, 2021

    Beautiful cards! I am loving the pretty nativity design, and also the fun candy canes! The pine branch embossing folder is another fave!

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    1. Judy
      November 12, 2021

      Nice ideas and designs!

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  14. Nandini Karmarkar
    November 12, 2021

    Your cards are all just amazing! I love the way you decorated the envelope.

    Reply
  15. Debbie Frank
    November 11, 2021

    Oh, love them with all that beautiful glitter gel!

    Reply

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