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Friday, February 19, 2016

Reason to Smile Blog Hop!!!


Hi Everyone!!! Welcome to the last stop of the Simon Says Stamp Reason To Smile Blog Hop!!

I'm so thrilled with this release and can't wait to play more with the new products... especially the felting goodies!! 

I've created a few cards with some stamps and dies. I'll start off with the Melody's Easter stamp set and coordinating die set. These designs were inspired by my darling Melody!! I thought it would be fun to design an unenthused bunny and silly lamby!


My tool of choice for coloring are pencils, they allow me to get into tight areas such as hair and the tiny flowers. Blending is easy with a white pencil and you can remove color with an eraser. 


Next up is another favorite set of mine because it's unique to use. How it works is that you stamp the pattern swatches with your favorite ink colors, then use the Springtime Shapes dies to create a bunny, easter egg or carrot.


Spring reminds me of clouds, rain and flowers popping up. I've designed a stamp set that's versatile and easy to use for your Spring cards. There are two sizes of clouds in different patterns along with a few greetings and birds. 


I'm very attracted to grey and aqua, these colors were screaming cloudy skies! So soft!


My final card uses two stamp sets, the first being Kristina Werner's beautiful flowers with the Choose Happy greetings. 


I've white embossed the flower and stem, then watercolored with Distress Inks.


I've used white ink to stamp the desert storm card and added greeting that will bring cheer to anyone!

Simon Says Stamp will be giving away a Simon Goody bag on every stop of the hop. 
 Be sure to comment on this post for a chance to win. Winners will be picked from commenters. Simon will be drawing a winner on each stop of the hop for a prize package valued at approximately $50. The winners will be drawn this coming Tuesday, February 23. 

 If you've missed the beginning of the hop, please visit the Simon Says Stamp blog for more details and a list of all the designer blogs! Thanks for stopping by today, I appreciate it! 

 I've broken my supplies down by card and at the bottom have listed the entire release! 
I get affiliate commission from Simon SaysStamp at no extra cost to you!

Melody



Springtime Shapes

Cloudy Skies

Springtime Flowers Smile

Entire Reason to Smile Release

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Leanne in Cali said...

Very nice cards with a great variety! Thanks so much for sharing.

Kaypossum said...

So pretty! Love your cards

DianeM said...

Thanks for sharing your beautiful projects, and all the great info! I am really enjoying this Blog Hop <3
Smiles, DianeM

Diana @ Playing Without Limits said...

I have already done my order for this release, but your post made me add the stitched rectangles to my shopping list for next. There is a never ending wish list.

Patty said...

Very sweet cards. Thanks for sharing your creativity!

Unknown said...

All of your card are gorgeous. I always love the color combinations you use.

Elaine said...

All of the cards were beautiful.

Holly Saveur said...

Such very sweet cards!

Sharon77 said...

Lovely projects, I just love the little girl with the cute bunny, adorable!

SD said...

I completely understand the title of SSS's new release. Each and every artists' project(s) is awesome. This release is just out of the world. I've heard save the best for last and I will say your projects are my favorite...thank you!

HOLLEY DOWNS said...

Love your cards!TFS!

Rosemary said...

all your cards are just so sweet!!

Unknown said...

Wow! I love all of them!!!

mtscrapgal said...

I love the set you designed with the sweet Melody and the Easter animals. Your cards are so gorgeous. Thanks

Sheila_G said...

Wonderful cards.

Nanasniftynitch said...

Oh boy... where to start
Beautiful colors and so sweet. Love the 3D effect of the clouds, and those flowers are just so pretty. TFS
XO Nana

Jamie said...

Stunning cards! I just love that bunny:)

Raluca Vezeteu said...

Stunning cards! Beautiful colors! xx

Nancy said...

Such beautiful creations. The little girl and bunny are just to cute.

Unknown said...

Beautiful cards!

MyLittleBlueDog said...

Love the expression on that giant rabbit!

Phyllis Beaver said...

Love your cards, as always, and your artwork behind the scenes! Love, love, love!

Tami B. said...

That little bunny is so cute and I love the yellow tulip card too.

Unknown said...

Shari, l love all of your cards. Beautiful.
Thank you to all of you talented people. Many good ideas

Dana M said...

Sweet, fun and gorgeous cards! What a fabulous release.

Tanja said...

Love the cards. My favorite is the bunny card. Just so cute!

Immi said...

Wow! Love all your samples from this release. I sure wish I could get colored pencils to look so good!

Unknown said...

Lovely work...and the new stamp sets are awesome!

Marcia said...

So many great ideas!! Thanks for the inspiration!!

Unknown said...

These are beautiful!

Cat Craig said...

super set of projects from this release. you make them all shine.

Colleen Boyd said...

I love everything you design. Beautiful cards. Thanks for sharing

Sue said...

All of the cards are stunning. Love the whimsical carrot card!

Kathy Thisted said...

love your little girl card makes me want to pull out my colored pencils

Unknown said...

Loved both cards the card with clouds and the bird for some reason made me think of the beach and took me away from where I was today - thank you. The other card with the flower - really neat and I liked the colors.

Unknown said...

Beautiful cards, Shari!

Marilyn C. said...

You are one of my favorite artists. Thanks for the inspiration.

Laceysocks said...

Your creations are wonderful! It must be fun to have a stamp set of your little girl :-)

Barbara said...

Beautiful cards from your designs and Kristina's. This new release is outstanding and the blog hop has been, also. Thanks everyone!

bec said...

oh my. I love the bunny and the carrot and the yellow flower! Beautiful!

Anne Smith said...

You always do awesome job on your cards. Thank you for shareing!

Tonya said...

Your cards are wonderful! I am right there with you...LOVE using my pencils to bring out the beauty of images. Thanks for sharing.

Papierlisi said...

Wow, Shari... Melody is such a cutie!!! Your design is awesome! And the cards too! Always love watching your tutorials, especially on Craftsy... learned a lot from you, thanks so much!

Unknown said...

Beautiful cards as always Shari, love the new releases!

Kathy said...

Each of your cards is fabulous! Love the pattern carrots, love the flowers, love the adorable little girl! Sweetness. :)

Donna said...

The gray and aqua are so pretty together. I really like your stamp set!

Peggy said...

Lovely cards. I especially like the girl image. God bless, PeggyA

joy said...

Melody's stamp set is just so adorable! Love your cards, Shari. This new release is fabulous.

Brithzi said...

All your projects are lovely. Thank you.

Unknown said...

These are all so fun. Thanks for sharing :)

janelle winchcole said...

Hi, Thank you for sharing these amazing cards. You've been extremely busy. Your colouring is wonderful as are the super cute images. x

Unknown said...

Such beautiful cards. I adore the colours you used, you make such amazing cards!

KirstenNB said...

I love each of your projects! Wondering if you have more info about blending your pencils with a white pencil... Of to seek and explore...

Sowmya Karthik said...

Simple and elegant card.

Mary Kay Ross said...

These are fantastic cards!!! Love, love, love them!!!!

Anonymous said...

I absolutely love your card designs. The timeless elegance really speaks to my heart as I struggle to find my own sense of creative style! Thank you for sharing.

Iris Esther López said...

Great cards. Like them all.

Ilda said...

Cute card overload!!! Love each one of them!

Harriet Skelly said...

All of your cards are fabulous - I especially love the clouds and sky one and the spring flowers card!

Brittany said...

lovely!

Jung A said...

beautiful cards! love your coloring!

Fikreta said...

super cute card
Bad Kitty's Craftroom
>^.^<

Sandi said...

You made me smile with all these beautiful designs! Love your newest stamp and die set!
Thanks for creating it for Simon.

Unknown said...

Such creative inspiration every step of the way, I can't wait to play with these goodies!

adele holcomb said...

Who knew that a carrot could be so cute? There's something about that card that's just so sweet.

Lady Fair said...

The stamp sets you designed are adorable! Your colored pencil work is fabulous. Love what you've done with the floral image also with stamping it on the card base, too - very elegant!

LibLady said...

Beautiful cards!

Phyllis said...

Your cards are great with the great images & beautiful coloring! Love this latest release.

Lieve said...

All beautiful creations ! The two last ones are real eye-catchers !
Thank you for the inspiration.
Great last stop of an inspiring blog hop !!

EstherT said...

I truly enjoy your work, and these examples are no exception. The little girl is adorable!

Unknown said...

Love your attention to detail, the white stamping is a fantastic way to add depth. I will be ordering some.

Kathy Schweinfurth said...

Your cards are so stunning -- now I want it ALL!!! Thanks so much for the beautiful inspiration!

Betty Sue said...

These cards are spectacular!!!!

Unknown said...

Fabulous springtime release. I sure needed a dose of spring...sunshine...bunnies and flowers. It's just screams Spring. BTW: your cards are fun and lovely.

Tona said...

Such wonderful cards! Love this release.

bbgeltz said...

Beautiful cards!

Kari said...

Beautiful cards Shari!! I love your work!

Jill Norwood said...

Love your work Shari! Gorgeous inspiration! :)

Jackie Quintana said...

Love all of your cards. Thanks for sharing your ideas.

Craftykthy said...

Sweet, cute, beautiful you covered them all.

None None said...

Gorgeous cards, Shari!! I love the coloring you did on your first card - the hair color with its depth and shading is fabulous!! The bunny diecut with the watercolored background makes my heart sing - I wish Peeps came in polka dots. :)

Karen Letchworth said...

Hello, Shari!
Thanks for sharing you talents as part of this amazing BLOG HOP for Simon Says Stamp. We are so blessed to be sponsored by Simon Says Stamp this time at Word Art Wednesday, and several of our DT Members have showcased some of the Reasons To Smile collection on their blogs and on the Word Art Wednesday challenge page. I appreciate you, the entire team at Simon Says Stamp, and I really enjoyed your art.
Blessings,
Karen Letchworth

Mo said...

Awesome colors, flower stamp set!

katemade designs said...

So many beautiful cards. Very nice coloring, I need to put pencil to paper more often. Thanks for the inspiration.

BeverlyBL said...

All are so cute. I love your Melody set. How fun it must be to be able to design something for your granddaughter AND have a way to see it come to fruition. Just so darn cute. I do envy you your talent. Thanks for all the good stuff.

Nancy Woolever said...

All of your cards are beautiful!

Bonnie Cole said...

Love your carrot and cloud cards, but the smile card with the flower as the background is just beautiful. Thanks for sharing!

Patt H. said...

Love the precious little girl! All the cards are wonderful & each so different. The gray & aqua together is so pretty & that spring flower card is fabulous. Love it!!

Michelle Lupton said...

What gorgeous cards! I especially love how you've used slightly different colours in the little girl's hair :)

Eve N said...

Really like how you stamped the leaves in white on the card base, too. It adds so much.

patti said...

Awwww!! your cards are adorable!!

Linda Mc said...

So pretty, I realy like the way your colored your cards.

Carolee McCaslin said...

Your cards are wonderful!! Love them all and this new release:)

Brandi R said...

Oh dear! These are all beautiful and so very sweet! Love them all ♥

Margery C said...

Love the flower card. Simple and sweet!

Jennifer said...

These are just gorgeous and lovely! Love that little bunny =)

brinkleyboy said...

I love tulips, my favorite flower! Lovely cards.

Teresa Godines #6857 said...

Wonderful cards. Thanks for the inspiration

Maria V said...

Great projects!

Tami Grant said...

All of your cards are fantastic. Thanks for showcasing so many items from the new release.

Unknown said...

i LOVE the carrot card!

Diann S said...

Love the swatch stamp and dies. Fun beautiful cards.

Craftyretiredlady said...

I loved your final card the best! All of your cards were beautiful but that last one spoke to me!

Essie said...

Ah-hah! So you are the creator of not only Melody and her adorable friends, but those oh-so-gotta-have-'em clouds. You are a genius--and the cards are so very pretty and fun! Thank you!

Unknown said...

Love the reason to smile card. So pretty!

Documenting One Memory at a Time said...

Beautiful cards! I love how simple they are!!

Lindarub said...

Love the little girl and bunny.

carol fun said...

Love all of these cards!

TeresaC said...

Your cards are great fun, Shari!! Love your sweet bunny silhouette and carrot cards the best!! Spring is coming!!

Cheryl L. said...

Great coloring! Like your color choices.

Unknown said...

Love the patterned bunny and carrot cards. Going to use that technique.

Vicky neichter said...

Love those flowers. Beautiful.

Janet D. said...

Fabulous cards! These release is awesome!! Thanks for all the inspiration!

Unknown said...

Really loved all your cards. The variety was beautiful.

Unknown said...

What a perfectly adorable card, Shari! You are so super talented. I enjoy blog hops, and it looks like there's LOTS of great inspiration to be found from this new Reason To Smile collection. I saw some of it over on the Word Art Wednesday blog where their designers share some projects. What a fabulous collection. I'd love to win some of it. Thanks for the great hop, and for sharing your art along the way. It's SO inspirational.

Sierra Winters
www.sierrasgift.blogspot.com

Anne said...

Fabulous cards as usual Shari - thanks so much

Kathy said...

Love all your projects. The carrot cut out of stamped designs is so cute. My favorite are the clouds and die cuts and the flower is simply beautiful.

Denise said...

These cards are so sweet, I really love the Melody card with the bunny.

shantz57@yahoo.ca said...

love this card, I love daffodils - beautiful colours

Unknown said...

The bunny silhouette card makes me think of Peep marshmallows...now I'm hungry! I use colored pencils too; although you are WAY more talented than I am. Amazing cards and designs. Thank you for sharing your talent.

Unknown said...

Such awesome and great cards! You certainly gave me many reasons to smile. Thank you for sharing so much of yourself today. Wonderful wonderful wonderful. ~Mari~

Karine said...

All stunning! Love your style! Always amazed at what you create!

Araignee said...

The carrot card is the cutest thing ever!

jintyoo7 said...

Beautiful use of the new stamps and is, not to mention PP. The Melody stamp is just precious :-)

liz said...

I always think I can NOT buy anything until you crafty ladies work with them. then I am in love with them all!

henry@7635 said...

I also like to use colored pencils! Your work is stunning!

Unknown said...

They're all just so darling ♡

Unknown said...

All of them are so cute! I can't even pick a favorite!

Deb Selby said...

Beautiful cards. Love the patterned clouds.

Sandy said...

I love all the cuteness in this release, but your reason to smile card is my fave.

willireb said...

I love your use of color pencils. I've been busy with water colors, but seeing your lovely cards inspires me to retry color pencils.

MelissaF said...

So many pretty card, especially love the Spring flowers with the white on Kraft background stamping, always a stunning combo!

Pam Young said...

Shari your cards are truly amazing!! I really love the carrot and bunny cards! Of course the flowers are stunning too!!

byAnnette said...

Pretty Cards!
Especially like the Cloud one
~the colors & patterns
Flower Card with the Smile
sentiment is so beautiful!

Unknown said...

Great cards...Love the cloud card.

Active Lisa said...

Thanks for sharing the ideas and being a part of the giveaway.

Bunny said...

Love the spring time shapes. Really very cute.

Margie said...

I love them all! Great cards!

Cari Cummings said...

I want the whole release!

Teri Wilson said...

Love all the cards!

Jomama said...

Love all your cards especially the flower one! This is a great release!

Deborah345 said...

Fantastic cards. Very spring.

Pat McCleary said...

These are fabulous, Shari. The reason to smile one stole my heart.

Sue D said...

Thanks for sharing all your wonderful creations.

Karen D said...

I love all the cards but I always love what you do - the new release is awesome and mine is on it's way!

bluebird said...

Love your cards! Very sweet!

Unknown said...

i really love all the cards you made the are so pretty love the little cards with the carrot

Lisa Silver said...

That sweet little girl just makes me smile! What pretty cards! I loved them all!

Ariana Girardi said...

Beautiful cards , love the release!

Pam said...

Love all the cards. This release is just super!

Anonymous said...

LOVE LOVE this release...LOTS of great stamps and dies...can't wait to get my hands on some;)

Nancy Sinnen said...

Love all of your projects, but I am really drawn to the Spring Flowers stamp set. Thanks for the inspiration!

Pam said...

Love your cards! Awesome release!

Kailash said...

All beautifully crafted cards, love the designs!!!

Heather M said...

Adorable!! Love your cards!!

Vonnie G. said...

Love your cards. You did an awesome job. Thanks for sharing!

Daniela said...

Thanks for sharing, beautiful cards.

SusieQ said...

You ha such style. I love all that's cards.

Becky S. said...

Love these colors.

stamper101 said...

beautiful cards - your coloring of the little girl is so sweet!

3buzyboyz said...

I love all of the cards. I really like the yellow flower card, its so pretty.

trudie said...

I love the gray cards and the smile card is just beautiful.

Susan said...

Love all your cards, but I think my favorite is Melody's Easter! She is adorable!! Thanks for sharing!!! Loving this release from SSS!

Charlanne said...

Your little girl was ever so cute. I was surprised to read that you use colored pencils. I'll definitely have to give it a try.

Stephanie said...

All so cute!

Unknown said...

I love everything you've made to showcase the new release!!!
Melody and the bunny are just adorable and I love the look you got with the pencil colouring. The springtime shapes set is just brilliant! I love the combination of grey and aqua and that card is just stunning! And the spring flowers card with the greeting is just so pretty!
Thanks for sharing!

Gwen said...

All great cards but that last spring flower one is my favorite! Gorgeous!

Unknown said...

Wonderfully beautiful cards! I love the coloring. Thanks for sharing!

Diane said...

Loved your cards; all so nice. That pattern-stamped carrot is just so cute and creative! I agree that the combo of gray and aqua is fabulous. Thanks for sharing.

Unknown said...

Your projects are all just amazing. Love, love the bunny and the lamb in particular. Thanks so much for all all the great ideas (my poor wallet).

Heather Lynn said...

Beautiful cards. Love the Easter bunnies!! Great products. Thanks for sharing!

Anonymous said...

nice coloring love your cards thanks for sharing

New Creations said...

Precious creations, love them all with your amazing coloring!

Christy Borfitz said...

Beautiful cards! I just love your designs!

Unknown said...

I LOVE the carrot card!!

Denise Bryant said...

Awesome cards! The first one is a darling scene with my favorite bunny! Sweet!

Kerian said...

Awesome stamps & dies, stunning projects....

linda said...

Your cards are fantastic!

Unknown said...

Love all those cards, they are really cute.

Marie-Lune P. said...

Those cards are awesome. Great job! Tahnks for sharing.

Leslie said...

wow, you do such lovely work. Thank you for all the great inspiration.

Unknown said...

You always blow me away with your creativity. I love all of these!

Terri said...

Such nice cards as always Shari. I always love your work. All of it.

Unknown said...

So pretty love the colors

Sherrie K. said...

Oh my gosh, LOVE your cards!!! Fantastic inspiration! I especially love the sweet little girl:)
Sherrie K

cindybearj said...

I love your cards. The little girl and the bunny are so cute! The spring flowers in watercolor are so simple and lovely.

Teresa said...

cute cards TFS

Kim Faucher said...

Your projects don't help me narrow down my choices!! Lol I want it all now! Beautiful designs

Emily said...

Happy to see you use prismacolors instead of copics! Your little girl is so sweet, but the carrot omg love it! Your yellow flower reminds me of buttercups! So inspiring!

Jeneric said...

Those clouds are serious sk-eye candy

sweetcheeks said...

fantastic cards. Love spring!

Deborah R said...

Your cards are unique and wonderful. I just love that bunny.

Christine_sz said...

Awesome ... all of your hop creations!

Unknown said...

Beautiful colours, such an inspiration

Unknown said...

Beautiful colours, such an inspiration

Karen @ Misplaced Mojo said...

I think the pattern swatch stamps are just genius! Love it! All of your cards are great but I totally love the cloud card and the reason to smile card. That one in particular makes me happy and sad all at the same time because I was just diagnosed last week with cancer and I don't know which I need more... to apply this to me, or remind my family of this too. But its a beautiful card either way :-)

Anonymous said...

Your cards give me reasons to smile!

jandbspiegel said...

Great cards - I love the coloring on the little girl - her hair is just beautiful!

F said...

Loving the cards! The bunny card is adorable! The cloud card is inspirational. The floral card left me with a smile. A perfect ending to the blog hop!

Ladyj711 said...

Such a beautiful card. That flower is simple elegance.

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