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Friday, April 19, 2013

Simon Says Stamp May Card Kit Blog Hop!

Welcome to the Simon Says Stamp May 2013 Card Kit Blog Hop!


Slowly but surely, Spring is starting to peek its head around the corner and we are finally starting to experience some warmer temperatures.
What better way to officially welcome the start to the season than a blog hop featuring the amazing May card kit – May Flowers? 

Did you know that you could subscribe to Simon Says Stamp’s monthly card kits for just $19.95 plus S&H every month!? The kits are an incredible value! You may want to get yours now... the last few months have sold out! 


I've created a couple cards for today.  This first one focuses on the GORGEOUS flower stamps... and a little water coloring with Distress markers.





Just allow the watercolors to flow into the valleys of the embossing!


I also shot a video on this card... Check it out!


Next I created a really quick card using the cute little panel that is complete with fun cut-outs. 



I'm not sure if you can see the cute embossed flowers on this panel.... 
ADORABLE!!!



GIVEAWAY!!!



Simon Says Stamp is giving away a $50.00 gift certificate to one lucky commenter on every blog in the hop!!! That’s nine chances to win and a total of $450.00 worth of prizes!! How awesome is that?!?


Just leave a comment on each of the blog posts as you hop along to be entered in the random drawings. The giveaways will stay open until Thursday April 25/13 at 11:59pm EST and the winners will be announced on the Simon Says Stamp blog on Friday April 26/13!


Thanks so much for visiting my blog on the hop! The next stop is the amazing...fabulous...fun...talented...gorgeous...sexy... Stephanie Kluack. :o)

If you encounter any broken links on the hop, you can head back the Simon Says Stamp blog here for a full list of participants.


Happy Hopping!! 


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jintyoo7 said...

Gorgeous, Shari! Beautifully coloured :)

Isha Gupta said...

Lovely creations. Great card. Thanks for a chance to win.

Annette Allen said...

wow this is GORGEOUS... love how you colored the flowers.. thanks for inspiring us all..

Michelle Axelson said...

Incredibly beautiful cards!

Pam said...

Gorgeous cards! Love the white embossing, especially on the vellum.

Cheryl B. said...

Such a lovely card. Love the sketch design!

Melissa M said...

Two very beautiful and elegant cards. Thanks for sharing.

Lisa said...

Both cards are absolutely gorgeous!! Thanks for the inspiration :)

Tricia said...

Such lovely cards, Shari! Thanks for the great video!

Jnett said...

Prize or no prize I alwaya enjoy your videos. I always learn something useful. Thank you.

RaeChel said...

Oh my gosh I love the cut-out card, so cute!

Darcy Keener said...

I just love how you used the distress markers. I have been a little scared of them, but now I have to have them. Thanks for sharing your talent!

danolando said...

I love your card videos

Louise said...

These cards are gorgeous. Love the colours and textures. Thank you for the inspiration. And thanks to SSS for their generosity.

Unknown said...

Always love your soft colouring!

Jess said...

Stunning card! Thanks for the fab video!

Caroline said...

Shri,
Are you familiar with the Scottish designer Charles Rennie MacKintosh?
Your flowers are very similar to his Glasgow Rose design!
Beautiful card and amazing colouring

Unknown said...

totally cute - love the little heart.

Larissa Heskett said...

WoW!! I am LOVING your Creation!! Such a FUN Design!! THANKS for sharing the Video and have a Fabulous Weekend!! =)

Cindy Beggs said...

Such pretty cards as always! Thaks for the inspiration!

Sue McRae said...

The first card is just gorgeous! Love the softness!

Linda said...

Shari, this card is ridiculously beautiful!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! i'm speechless.

Unknown said...

Really nice, I can't wait to get the kit. Thanks for the chance to win.

Unknown said...

gorgeous cards, i love the first one.

Marcia said...

Love your cards. The flowers in the first card look just like the flowers in some Dear Lizzy papers. And I like the white stamping on vellum.

Tami B. said...

Both cards are pretty but the first one just knocked my socks off. Thank you so much for the video showing how you achieved that beautiful look.

cal8007 said...

I just love the all different cards created with the same stamps! Your technique is also amazing! I didn't realize the embossed sheet with the cutouts came with the kit! How did I miss that - that's for pointing it out!

Thanks also to SSS for the giveaway!

Carmen L

Barb said...

I thought your first card was gorgeous, then I saw the second - both are absolutely beautiful, Shari! You always come up with the best designs!

Unknown said...

Loved your cards for the May Card Kit. I'm new to card making (2 months) and get so much inspiration for you experts. Thanks so much for helping me be a better card maker.

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blazen said...

love the roses in the first card! thanks for sharing!

Unknown said...

WOW!!! This card it beautiful. What a great idea to color behind the vellum. I love the way the panels are done on the sides. Now I can't wait to get my kit. Thanks so much for the great idea.

zandee said...

The dimension on your cards is amazing. I need to use that more. Thank you for showing.

grace said...

These cards are gorgeous!!!

Unknown said...

Thanks for the chance to win.

Tere Azua said...

I love how beautiful and elegant your cards are. Thank You so much for such an amazing inspiration.

calamity jane said...

So much inspiration on this hop! This really is a great kit! Love the softness of your card Shari!

Jess said...

What pretty cards Shari. Thanks for the great video too.

kristinorth said...

Can't wait to get this month's kit!

Kimberly Rendino said...

So pretty! I can't wait to try out that vellum!

pta4him said...

Love your cards

Diane Standish(crazeedi) said...

What lovely cards! and you gave me a great idea for using my distress markers!!

Jean Bullock said...

Wow! Two beautiful cards. Love the embossing. Gorgeous, gorgeous.

Mary H said...

Love the card!!!

mewTilman said...

Two lovely and elegant cards, Shari. Thanks for the video and thanks for a chance to win.

Sue D said...

Wonderful cards using this kit!

Bonnie said...

Both your cards are just beautiful!! I am loving all the great tutorials with distress markers, I am learning so much about their possibilities!!

Patti said...

The video was really informative; thank you for producing it. I can't wait to get my kit and try the techniques you show, especially the embossing on vellum.

Kathy said...

Really like it when SS gives away gift cards. Just really wish I could win!
Kathy

Anonymous said...

Wow, your cards are so creative and beautiful. Gilda (gildamc@hotmail.com)

Terri Trotter Earley said...

Wonderful techniques.

Mary-Anne V said...

Stunning cards...i love the distressed ink technique!

CathyR said...

Beautiful cards. I love your designs.

Jess said...

Just beautiful i am going to have to use my distress markers more now. thanks for sharing

Mubeena M. said...

Great cards, thanks for the video tutorial!

lauram said...

Another amazing card! Thanks for the chance to win!

SmilynStef said...

Love those soft hues.

Colorado Crafter said...

Your cards are lovely!! This is such a great kit!!

Colorado Crafter aka CC cocrafter@gmail(dot)com

Valerie said...

Gorgeous cards! Hope my kit comes soon!

Angie Linton said...

Absolutely gorgeous cards! I love your vellum rose and the distress marker watercoloring.

Karenladd said...

Love your sweet card with the little stamped panel! Thanks for the video tutorial!

pcm said...

love the card designs!

Carol L said...

What stunning creations!! I love the soft, subtle coloring of those flowers!

Phyllis Beaver said...

Your cards are beautiful! I am looking forward to receiving my kit, too!

SHartl said...

Love the cut out elements on your lovely cards! So pretty!

Anita said...

I love the water color look.

Heidi May said...

Beautiful, love how you layered this card. Good tip on the velum. thank you for the chance to win.

katf said...

Beautiful flower cards!

Melissa_Massy said...

I love the watercoloring and the embossing- so elegant and beautiful. I will have to try it. Thanks for inspiring me with your beautiful artwork!

Loly Borda said...

Gorgeous cards! Thanks for the inspiration, I love your colored roses.

Chris said...

Very pretty card! Thanks for sharing!

Young Mi said...

Love the first card!

Nkenge said...

beautiful card. Love the vellum flower.

Lynne said...

Love the cards and the vellum rose...TFS

Michelle Brodie said...

Beautiful eye candy! Can't wait to get my cardkit!

Unknown said...

Some more great coloring. This is just my type of card. Simple design, not too fussy. Beautiful, as always, Shari.

Debra said...

Beautiful...thank you for the inspirations!

Becky S. said...

I especially love the watercolor card....thanks! can't wait to get my kit!

Suzanne said...

Hi Shari!
WOW! OMG....your cards are so AMAZING! Love your beautiful water color technique and cut outs....absolutely ADORABLE! Thank you for sharing! Have a wonderful day! :)

Kathryn A said...

I love what you've done with the watercoloring and the vellum! Awesome cards!

Unknown said...

So pretty! I love the soft colors!

Debra Lovell said...

I dont know why I couldnt leave a separate comment?? I tried and tried?? Im sorry,I hope this piggyback post will count! :) Wow! Awesome technique with the water colors! Beautiful cards! Thanks for the awesome giveaway! "Happy Spring"

Susie Moore said...

I am loving this blog hop!!

Audrey said...

Beautiful cards, I love how you used the vellum.

Lorianna said...

Beautiful card!
Thanks for the inspiration and
sharing your talent with all of us!!
Hugs
Lorianna

Jean Nielsen said...

I love how you used the eyelet paper...when I saw it in the kit, I couldn't visualize using it. Your card is inspiring!

Lynne in NI said...

Gorgeous cards ... I'm lovin your new kit!

Maureen said...

Both fabulous cards! The watercoloring on the first is absolutely gorgeous!

messycecy said...

Cute!

Michelle said...

great job....love the beautiful colors. thanks for the giveway.

Joyce said...

Had never thought of coloring on the reverse side of the vellum--great tip! This card is exquisite!

Shirley N said...

Loved watching your video, Shari, you are so inspiring! Your flowers are so beautiful and this kit is very nice!

Maryann Laursen said...

Gorgeous cards here too, you´re such a talented girl, they both looks aawesome hun.

Kelley said...

That strip of flowers is beautiful! I need to try that. Love both of your cards.

KimC said...

Lovely cards Shari, thanks for sharing.

Mary J said...

Oh I love love love! I gotta have this new kit!

StampNK said...

What beautiful cards! And is that an embossed vellum flower I see?

Tiina said...

So beautiful cards ♥

JennyH said...

These cards are lovely, the pastel colours are so pretty. Thanks for sharing your water colouring techniques, looks so easy . . . . plus I'll have to remember the Copic on the back of the vellum flower - a beautiful result : )

Carol said...

Fabulous cards, Shari! Love the delicate look of your first card with its subtle colour combination. Thanks for the tip about colouring the back of the vellum.

vennela tanneru said...

superb cards

Deb Hardy said...

Beautiful cards and an awesome kit from SSS. Love the touch of vellum that you used. Thanks for the inspiration and the give away!

Patti Barber said...

I love your style, what great card designs you have created

byulgzr said...

I love both cards! So beautiful!

Tracy said...

Your cards always inspire me Shari. Thank you so much for sharing ;)

Holly Pettingill said...

Gorgeous light and simple cards :)

Lydia said...

Love your card!

Discover the Silver Lining said...

Thanks for the fabulous ideas - these blog hops are fantastic!

Marlou McAlees said...

stunning cards .. and love how you used this fab kit :) ♥

Julia said...

Love both cards. Great kit.

slbt17 said...

wow! Beautiful cards, love the dimension and vellum! - I am really loving this hop - so much inspiration and learning lots of neat tips!
Sandra ltb

Anonymous said...

Great cards!!

Sarah Gilreath

ValByDesign, Valerie said...

I just can't believe how good you guys are; you have taken a kit I wasn't interested in, and made me want to buy it NOW. Fabulous design!!!!!

JiAQi said...

Wow, the vellum and soft pastel hues go so well together. Your cards are beautiful. Thanks for sharing! :)

JiAQi said...

Wow, the vellum and soft pastel hues go so well together. Your cards are really beautiful. Thanks for sharing!

Kathy H said...

Aah, just beautiful!

LauraJane:) said...

LOVELY soft colors on the roses!

Carolyn said...

Can't wait to try this technique! Beautiful

Joanne said...

Wow Shari! Once again you knock it put of the park!

tmishler said...

you always amaze me

Anonymous said...

Wow! This is my favorite card of the hop! Just gorgeous.

~krista k

Unknown said...

What can I say...you are amazing. These cards are absolutely GORGEOUS and you & Jennifer are making it really hard for me to not buy those markers. I just LOVE the water colored look on the vellum! GAH! PERFECTION!!!

Julie said...

Love the distress marker look! Great cards!

Sue Kosec said...

You always have the best videos ... thanks for sharing!!!!!

Unknown said...

Fab cards. Love the soft coloring.

Colleen said...

Watercolor looks are so beautiful. Great card. Thx for sharing.

Unknown said...

Such sweet cards - so fitting for mother's day!

Unknown said...

Gorgeous cards! I loved watching your video! I learned a lot and can't wait to try some water coloring with distress markers. Maybe I can win one of the $50 GCs and buy some distress markers with it! :) Fingers crossed!

Cathy F said...

Beautiful card technique. Thanks for sharing!

Cindi said...

Love the soft colors on the first card. The simple design of the second is perfect!

Dee in N.H. said...

How pretty! I love how the vellum flowers is so soft and subtle!

Vicki Dutcher said...

Gorgeous, soft card!

judkajudi said...

Love the subtle pink ... everything beautifully done!

NatQuebec said...

So delicate, soft and pretty card !!

Lynn said...

Lovely cards Shari . The first card is so delicate looking - great colours . Thank you for sharing.

Unknown said...

Gorgeous card !!!

Hugs from France

Lunéa♥

Jessica Yoder said...

Wow. Such lovely cards. I love how you made the flower on the velum. Beautiful

Anonymous said...

I love the light and airy look of the white embossed card - combined with the delicate twine ~ a gorgeous touch of spring! Mary in Wausau WI

Unknown said...

THE most beautiful card! Gorgeous and beyond parallel today. So talented. thankk you. loved the coloring-behind the embossed rose tip.

Stacy said...

What beautiful cards. I love the soft colors!

Karen said...

Fabulous cards, and great video! Thanks for sharing.

Cyndi said...

Love your card, I can't wait to go play

ThePurplePlace said...

Your cards are always so wonderful...I can only DREAM of having half your talent. PS: Hope you are now back home safe and sound and away from the awful scare we've had all week here in Massachusetts.

I'm so Happy that he's been caught and now PRAY for healing for all those who were hurt and injured both physically and mentally....

It's been a hard week....thank you for brightening my day!!

selina.mcginn said...

Love how you made the background paper and the vellum flower.

MirandaBe said...

In love with your cards and with the kit... thanks for the inspiration!! :)

MirandaBe said...

Fabulous job with the roses stamp, great cards!!

~amy~ said...

really enjoyed your video tut...thanks so much for sharing...absolutely gorgeous cards!

J Parma said...

Absolutely, gorgeous! Love learning new techniques, thanks for sharing!

katemade designs said...

WOW! this is gorgeous. Love the watercolor and white embossing powder combo and the color choices rock.

Andrea said...

You have inspired me to re-vist my vellum. I LOVE what you've done with it.

lnewbigging said...

Beautiful!

Andrea said...

Love the use of vellum. You've inspired me to dig mine out.

Jessica Strider said...

Amazing cards. I love the idea of colouring on the back of embossed vellum. Thanks for the tutorial and the great ideas. :)

Vicki M. said...

Thanks for the beautiful inspiration. First time on your site although have heard of you for years thru Jennifer M. Looking forward to getting my May kit.

Joan said...

The colors and shading on this card are beautiful. Such a delicate looking card that anyone would love to receive.

stampingbowd said...

Gorgeous card! I love how you layered your white panels on top! Such a cool look! Love the vellum rose!

Gwen said...

Gorgeous! Love the soft colors on the flowers! The embossed flower background is so cute!

mariangel said...

thanks for the tutorial love your card

Margarette Muster said...

Very pretty cards. Really need to get some Distress markers!!!

Robyn said...

Ooh, I love the pastel colors and modern clean look of these cards! Beautiful!

Letty Abad said...

WOW Those are my favourites!!!

Hippymom83 said...

Gorgeous card! I love it!

Anonymous said...

Lovely cards - and thank you for the video. I enjoy watching you do your creative magic! Love the embossing. I'm a huge fan.

Bashful said...

Both of these cards are just beautiful! I really love those water-colored roses!

Robin Cooper said...

Beautiful cards and kit!!! Thanks for sharing.

NanW said...

Thanks for sharing this great technique.

Karen said...

Love the white embossing on gray cardstock---very pretty!

Anonymous said...

Love your designs!!!

Harriet Skelly said...

I love both cards but especially the design of the first one. Thanks for the video as well!

Elizabeth said...

Beautful! I love the softness of the colors used

Cheryl Bux said...

The colours on the vellum are just lovely! Thanks for sharing your creativity!

DebbieC. said...

Very pretty cards. I like the soft effect when you colored on the back of the vellum.

LaVon Hall said...

Definitely a favorite! I love the soft coloring.

Angie said...

I am really loving the look of the May card kit and can't wait to get mine.

Anonymous said...

Great cards - love the soft look of the flowers on the first one. Thanks for sharing !

Winnie said...

Thank you for all the helpful hints you give as you go along (linting the foam adhesive is a great tip for me to try...Hate when I get things on crooked..). Just lovely cards and elegant in feel.

Anonymous said...

Every team member has a different, beautiful take on the kit! Love yours! Thanks for the giveaway......
Laura Holt

Marie said...

I looove the soft colors on the first card =) TFS!

Unknown said...

Love both cards! So beautiful!

jenleon said...

Oh how beautiful! I hope I can make cards that are close to that beautiful.

stella said...

love your cards, so elegant!

Rachel Izakowicz said...

Your card is absolutely stunning & so many great tips in the video - thanks for sharing!

auntiemaryann said...

lovely cards! love the vellum. coloring on the back is a nice touch.

Jillisgram said...

Shari - your cards are always so beautiful. Thanks for all you have taught me! Val from IL.

jimlynn said...

Both are beautiful! Love the embossed card front.
Lynn

Melinda Ferraz said...

Beautiful cards! Thanks for the chance to win!

CJ said...

This is so beautiful, and each creation along the blog hop is so uniquely different! Love the inspiration to be found here!!

Barb F said...

I just love your cards (and everything else!) Neat tip on coloring vellum underneath!

Chark said...

lovely, thanks for the tutorial!

Hey Y'all Designs said...

Very nice and clean cards! Can't wait for my kit to try out the new stamps!

Hanneke said...

Wow, I love the way you used this cardkit! Really creative. Hugs, Hanneke

brenda said...

Gorgeous cards! I love the idea of coloring on the back of the vellum.

Becky said...

What gorgeous cards!!

Sabrina said...

Your cards are so beautiful!!

DazzlingKiwi said...

The distress markers to give the flowers a muted, soft look was pretty cool and I definitely want to apply this technique

pat said...

beautiful cards, as always!! I so look forward to you videos, you always inspire me!! thanks for sharing your ideas with the rest of us!

handmade_cass said...

Two beautiful cards!

Ying said...

Clean and simple, yet very beautiful cards!

Lucille K said...

Your cards are so beautiful, Shari. TY for the inspiration and the chance to win :)

Anonymous said...

I love the clean look of these cards.

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