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Because sometimes we all need a bit of a do-over. For reals, though. This card is up over on the CAS-ual Fridays Stamps blog today. Have you been keeping an eye over there? There is some fun stuff happening! AND we have a new release coming soon! Woot!!!



I loved this graph patterned paper and was inspired by it to pull out the Tech Talk stamp set, as I haven't used this one in a while and I just love it! It is just so much fun! For reals, though! I added a couple of silver paper clips I had in my stash as accents, keeping the design simple and perfect for the engineer in your life!



Be sure to head on over to the CAS-ual Fridays Stamps Facebook Page for lots of fun inspiration and to get the latest on the CAS-ual Fridays Challenge, too! Be sure to change the settings under the 'like' box to SEE FIRST so you will see all of the CAS-ual Fridays Stamps goodness you want to see!

Have a Happy, folks!

Wow! That's Fantastic!

It's Time for a New Challenge! Wait....I guess I just said that. In the little banner right above this. Oh, well. I said it again. But, for reals, though...it is. It is time for a brand new challenge over on the Simon Says Stamp Wednesday Challenge blog! This week we are Making it Masculine! We want to see you create projects for the men in your life! The Design Team is featuring CAS-ual Fridays Stamps products and Waffle Flower Crafts products this week!



I pulled out THREE of my favorite CAS-ual Fridays Stamp sets for this card. Yes, three favorites. I have a lot of favorites when it comes to CAS-ual Fridays Stamps, what can I say? I stamped using some favorite Simon Says Stamp inks to create a simple, classic design. I have a confession: I don't differentiate between 'masculine' and 'feminine' cards. I make a card for a person. If that person likes blue, I use blue. If that person likes birds or flowers or cake or beer, I choose my images accordingly. I think this card would work wonderfully for any friend who likes bold, clean designs, but we are going to go with masculine for the sake of the challenge, K? K. Glad we had this talk.



A wee bit of washi tape and a single sequin accent the top of the card for just a teensy bit of pizzazz! That's a fun word. PIZZAZZ! Go ahead... say it. No, like, for realies...out loud. PIZZAZZZZZ! Yup. Totally a fun word. Plus the word 'pizza' is hidden in it, so that makes it even more awesome.

Wow. Tangent. Okay, so, anyway... now it's your turn to play along with the challenge! Create something awesome for the Make it Masculine challenge and link it up over on the Simon Says Stamp Challenge Blog! We can't WAIT to see what you do! One lucky participant will win a $50 Gift Voucher to the Simon Says Stamp Store! Yup. That's awesome, too.

Have a Happy, folks!

It's A Guy Thing

Welcome to Wednesday! It's time for a new Simon Says Stamp Wednesday Challenge! This week is all about the boys! The challenge is It's A Guy Thing! The design team is featuring Tim Holtz products. You don't have to use them, but if you have them, we would love to see what you do with them! I decided to pull out the Tim Holtz Watercolor Paper to create a fun background on this one.



I absolutely LOVE this die from My Favorite Things! I combined it with a fun sentiment from Simon Says Stamp for a simple masculine card. Yup. You can watercolor on guy cards. I promise. LOL!



And now it's your turn! Create something inspired by the It's a Guy Thing theme and link it up over on the Simon Says Stamp Challenge blog! One lucky participant will win a $50 Gift Voucher to the Simon Says Stamp store! Woot! Woot!!!

Supplies:
Watercolor Paper: Tim Holtz
Stamps: Simon Says Stamp Sending and Wishing
Friend Die: My Favorite Things
Watercolor Paints: Zig Kuretake Gansai Tambi 
White Pen: Uniball Signo

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You Rock!

Happy Wednesday! Today we have a new Simon Says Stamp Wednesday Challenge for you! This week we are creating for the men in our lives! The challenge is to create something masculine or Father's Day related! The Design Team is showcasing Ranger products this week. You don't have to use them for the challenge, but if you have them we'd love to see what you do with them! I pulled out my Waffle Flower Rock On stamp set for this one, for a different look.



For this card, I took advantage of some of the unique properties of Ranger distress inks. I stamped my rocks with the inks (and the sentiment, too) and then used a waterbrush to create a watercolor look. I really like how it turned out.



I stacked the sentiment a few times and watercolored the top layer to coordinate with the stamped pattern. I was sure to keep the section over the rock pile lighter, while making the portion over the white darker so it would stand out.

Now it's YOUR turn! Create something fabulous that fits the Father's Day/Masculine theme (be sure it is NEW!) and then link it up to the Simon Says Stamp Wednesday Challenge Blog! One lucky winner will receive a $50 voucher to the Simon Says Stamp Store! Woot! Woot!

Be sure to head on over to the blog for more inspiration! And check out the links below to find the products I used on my card!

Waffle Flower Crafts Rock On Stamp Set *Simon Says Stamp YOU Craft Die S146 *PRE-ORDER Tim Holtz Distress Ink Pad MINI KIT #3 TDPK40330 Distress Ink Pads Mini #6 *Sakura KOI MEDIUM WATERBRUSH Water Brush Watercolor #6 *Sakura KOI WATERCOLORS SKETCH BOX 24 Colors with Waterbrush *Sizzix BIG SHOT MACHINE Powder Blue & Teal 657900 *Simon Says Stamp Card Stock 100# BLACK BL8 *Ranger WATERCOLOR PAPER Inkssentials Surfaces ISW39532 Simon Says Stamp Shades of Grey Cardstock *Tombow MONO MULTI Liquid Glue Two Applicators 62191 *3M Scotch ACID FREE 1/4"" x 36 Yard REFILL Advance Tape Glider Rolls *3M Scotch ROLL WHITE MASKING TAPE Post-It Adhesive 2650-W *3M Scotch ROLL WHITE MASKING TAPE Post-It Adhesive 2650-W

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Simon Says Stamp Mother's Day Sale!

Simon Says Stamp is celebrating MOM! BE sure to stop by for 20% off STORE WIDE!!! Just use the code HEARTU for your discount! Happy Shopping!!!

And here is a card I created with the current card kit from Simon Says Stamp.



No. This isn't for my Mom. Actually, I call just about everyone dude, but she has specifically told me not to call her dude. LOL! I watercolored the remote control and kind of love it. I also used the Custom Panel Dies from Avery Elle on this one and I love those, too. K. That's all for today! GO SHOP!



Have a Happy!!!

Masculine Cards with Crafter's Companion

Have you seen this month's Crafter's Companion challenge? It's all about the masculine cards this month! Some of my FAVORITE CC stamp sets are from the Camden Town Collection and they have awesome options in them for a more masculine look! For this card, I used the Camden Town Male 1 Set (don't let the name fool you, though... these images can be great for the women in your life, too!). I watercolored the image to get the look I wanted and to keep the card simple, but still really beautifully made.

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I use Momento Luxe in Nautical Blue for the sentiment and good 'ole Tuxedo Black for the image. I pulled out a silver pen from Faber Castell to add the metallic parts to the van. I really love how this turned out!



The challenge is open throughout the month and the guidelines are as follows, but basically... use a Crafter's Companion product and stick to the masculine theme and you are good to go!

All entries must include at least one of the following items:

• Any Crafter's Companion UK or US brand stamp (including Bebunni, Mulberry Wood, Strawberry's Kisses, Makey Bakey Mice, Barkley, Humphrey, Toread, S.W.A.L.K., Sheena Douglass, Paintbox Poppets, Faerie Poppets, Crisalis Classics, Angelica & Friends, Angelica & Adam, Rachelle Anne Miller, Art Kure, Stamp-It Australia, Anthony/Burt, The Snowman and The Snowdog, Frou Frou, Camden Town, etc)
• Die'sire decorative dies and flower quilling dies (please state which ones you have used)
• Embossalicious folders
• Anything created with the Ultimate Tool/Ultimate Pro, Envelebox, etc (please state which board you have used)
• Darice embossing folders (please state which folder you have used)
• Crafter's Companion exclusive products
• CD-ROMs
• Reddy Decoupage Kits
• Luxury Card Kits
• Exclusive Member Downloads

Head on over to the contest page for full details and to link up your card for a chance to win a $30 Gift Certificate! Woot! Woot!

Have a Happy!

Simon Says, "Beam Me Up, Scotty!"

Okay...so that title might be a bit of a stretch, but this week's Simon Says Stamp Challenge is all about TRANSPORT!  (Get it... transporters... beam me up..... *sigh*  I try.  I really do try.)

The design team is rockin' the Basic Grey products this week, so I pulled out my Bowties 6x6 pad and my Bam! stamp set (which I love, btw) to create this totally super fun card.  AND... it just so happens that it wouldn't be a bad one for some Dad's out there, too!  (Yup.  Sunday is totally Father's Day, folks.  Don't forget.  Just sayin'.  The man RAISED you, for goodnessems sake!  HA!)



I may or may not have sneaked some Paper Smooches in there, too.  Just sayin'.  *wink*wink*  So...those three awesome ink colors.... yeah... those ones?  Yup.  Totally one color.  Totally second and third generation stamping.  LOVE THAT!



And, of COURSE, Heidi is awesome and is offering one lucky participant in the challenge a $50 Voucher to the Simon Says Stamp Store!  Woot!  Woot!

So now it's YOUR turn ! Happy Crafting !!

You have until Wed  8am Ohio time. 1pm UK time, 2 pm CET to join in :-)

Please don't forget to join in with our Send a Card to Maddy Card Drive, we have a whopping $100 voucher to give away !! More details HERE

Also we have a Simon Says Stamp Summer School currently happening over on the Simon Says Stamp Blog ! Lots of fabulous designers are taking part and there are lots of Goody Bags to win !!

No backlinking allowed, Only 5 new creations will be eligible in the prize draw :-)