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Simon Says Stamp DieCember Release (+GIVEAWAY!)

1 Dec

Hello and good morning!! September has STAMPtember but December has DieCember!!  Simon Says Stamp is kicking off an exciting month with a brand new DieCember release!  Here’s a quick look at all the fabulous new products!

Simon Says Stamp DECO HEART Wafer…
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Simon Says Stamp OUTLINE FLORAL FRAME…
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Simon Says Stamp HOLIDAY KNIT…
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Simon Says Stamp HOLIDAY KNIT BORDER…
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Simon Says Stamp WROUGHT IRON WIDE…
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Simon Says Stamp THANK YOU SCRIPT…
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Simon Says Stamp CELEBRATE Wafer Die…
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Simon Says Stamp HOORAY Wafer Die…
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Simon Says Stamp YOU’RE DOING AWESOME…
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Simon Says Stamp BIG FOR YOU Wafer…
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Simon Says Stamp YOU’VE GOT THIS…
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Simon Says Stamp YOU’RE THE BEST…
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Simon Says Stamp FRIEND OUTLINE Wafer…
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Simon Says Stamp EVERYDAY WORDS ON A…
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Simon Says Stamp ROUNDED ALPHABET…
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Simon Says Stamp Suzy’s HAPPY…
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Simon Says Stamp NESTED BANNERS Wafer…
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Simon Says Stamp GRASSY EDGES Wafer…
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Simon Says Stamp SWEET TULIP Wafer…
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Simon Says Stamp DECORATIVE HAMSA…
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Simon Says Stamp TREE FRAME Wafer Die…
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Simon Says Stamp AWARENESS RIBBON…
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Simon Says Stamp BIXBY ARCH Wafer Die…
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Simon Says Stamp BIXBY BORDER Wafer…
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Simon Says Stamp BIXBY WREATH Wafer…
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Simon Says Stamp BIXBY BACKGROUND…
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Simon Says Stamp SHIMMER BURST…
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Simon Says Stamp SPINNING CIRCLE…
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Simon Says Stamp MOD LEAF OVAL Wafer…
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Simon Says Stamp MOD POINSETTIA OVAL…
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Simon Says Stamp BIG PICTURE BOOK…
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Simon Says Stamp BIG PICTURE BOOK…
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Simon Says Stamp BIG PICTURE BOOK…
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Simon Says Stamp BIG PICTURE BOOK…
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Simon Says Stamp BIG PICTURE BOOK…
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Simon Says Stamp BIG PICTURE BOOK…
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Simon Says Stamp BIG PICTURE BOOK…
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Simon Says Stamp BIG PICTURE BOOK…
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Simon Says Stamp BIG PICTURE BOOK…
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Simon Says Stamp BIG PICTURE BOOK…
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Simon Says Stamp BIG PICTURE BOOK…
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Simon Says Stamp BIG PICTURE BOOK…
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Simon Says Stamp HOLIDAY CANDY CANE…
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Simon Says Stamp THANKS AND LEAVES…
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Simon Says Stamp ICE SKATING GIRL…
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I’ve got lots to share this month but I’m starting off with a video and a second card using two of my favorite products from this release: the Big Picture Book Otter and the Deco Heart!

You can watch the video below or at my YouTube channel here.

To start I die-cut the soft navy cardstock using the Tickle Breeze die from a past SSS release!  I die-cut it three times to resemble bubbles in a ocean background.  Then I die-cut the Big Picture Book Otter using oatmeal cardstock from WPlus9, black, and kraft cardstock from Simon Says Stamp.  I blended the edges of the otter using tea dye, gathered twigs, ground espresso, and worn lipstick distress oxide inks.

There's No Otter Like You by Jessica Frost-Ballas for Simon Says Stamp, DieCember 2018

Then I adhered soft navy background over a piece of silver glitter paper.  I adhered the otter using foam mounting tape and tucked a die-cut silver glitter Rina snowflake into his paws.  Next I stamped the sentiment from Punny Animals onto cotton candy cardstock with versafine and heat-embossed it with clear embossing powder.  I die-cut it to a thin label using the Sentiment Label dies.  Finally, I added a few accents with a white gel pen, spectrum noir clear sparkle, and nuvo crystal glaze.

My second card uses the gorgeous Deco Heart along with an older stamp that coordinates with it perfectly!

You're So Kind by Jessica Frost-Ballas for Simon Says Stamp DieCember

I started by stamping the Center Cut Heart background stamp onto white cardstock (with the center removed) with versamark and heat-embossed it with clear embossing powder for a tone on tone look.  Then I die-cut the Deco Heart with blue glitter paper.  I used liquid adhesive to adhere it to the center of the panel and it fits perfectly!

You're So Kind by Jessica Frost-Ballas for Simon Says Stamp DieCember

Then I die-cut the older Kind die with black cardstock three times and adhered them together to form a thicker sentiment.  I stamped part of the sentiment from a Tiny Words stamp onto black cardstock with versamark and heat-embossed it with white embossing powder.  I used the Sentiment Label dies to die-cut it down to a thin label and then adhered it to the card with foam mounting tape.  I used liquid adhesive to adhere the word die and that was it!  Super quick to put together and you could use a variety of sentiments or word dies to change up the occasion!  I just love how that Deco Heart fits in the center of the background stamp!

And that’s it!  I’ll be back to share more Sunday but make sure you shop DieCember soon for the best selection!  All the products will be restocked but I have a feeling some are sure to sell out this weekend! 😉

I’d love to know what your favorite items are from the DieCember release!  Leave a comment before 11:59PM EST Wednesday, December 5th, 2018 and I’ll choose a winner and send them their favorite item!  If you are chosen I will send you an email so please make sure you include your email address in your comment!  Thanks and good luck!

Thanks so much for stopping by today and happy shopping!!

Interested in the products I used?  To make them easy for you to find, I have listed them below. (Affiliate disclosure can be found here). Your purchases help keep my blog running and I thank you for the support!

Simon Says Stamp BIG PICTURE BOOK…
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Simon Says Clear Stamps PUNNY ANIMALS…
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Simon Says Stamp TICKLE BREEZE Wafer…
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Simon Says Stamp RINA SNOWFLAKE Wafer…
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Simon Says Stamp DECO HEART Wafer…
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Simon Says Cling Rubber Stamp CENTER…
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Simon Says Stamp KIND SCRIPT Wafer…
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Simon Says Clear Stamps TINY WORDS…
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Tim Holtz Distress Oxide Ink Pad WORN…
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Tim Holtz Distress Oxide Ink Pad TEA…
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Tim Holtz Distress Oxide Ink Pad…
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Tim Holtz Distress Oxide Ink Pad…
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Picket Fence Studios LIFE CHANGING…
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Picket Fence Studios LIFE CHANGING…
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Picket Fence Studios LIFE CHANGING…
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Picket Fence Studios LIFE CHANGING…
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Neenah Classic Crest 110 LB SMOOTH…
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Simon Says Stamp Card Stock 100# SOFT…
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Simon Says Stamp Card Stock 100#…
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Simon Says Stamp Card Stock 100#…
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Simon Says Stamp Cardstock SAPPHIRE…
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Inkadinkado EMBOSSING MAGIC Powder…
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Tsukineko VersaFine ONYX BLACK Ink…
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Simon Says Stamp EMBOSSING POWDER…
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Precision Heat Embossing Tool Gun…
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Crafter’s Companion CLEAR OVERLAY…
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Tonic CRYSTAL GLAZE Nuvo 947N
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Sakura WHITE MEDIUM POINT Gelly Roll…
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Gina K Designs CONNECT GLUE Adhesive…
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3M Scotch DOUBLE-SIDED FOAM TAPE…
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3M Scotch PINK ATG ADVANCED TAPE…
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MINI MISTI PRECISION STAMPER Stamping…
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MISTI PRECISION STAMPER Stamping Tool…
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Tim Holtz Tonic MAXI GUILLOTINE…
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Crafter’s Companion GEMINI JUNIOR…
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Comments

  1. Dana M says

    December 1, 2018 at 12:32 am

    Beautiful and fun cards Jessica! So many amazing die designs! I think the Holiday Knit Background die is my favorite.

    Reply
  2. Beata Ng says

    December 1, 2018 at 12:46 am

    such beautiful cards! thank you for sharing Jessica. the line wafer dies are my favorite 🙂

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  3. Bessie Phillips says

    December 1, 2018 at 1:20 am

    So very beautiful. I really like the the Holiday Knit and the Holiday Knit border. I am so in love with pointsetta flowers. They can be done in so many colors and sparkles!

    Reply
  4. shawninaz says

    December 1, 2018 at 2:27 am

    Hi Jessica I love both of your cards and the deco heart card is so pretty! A few of my favs from the release are the poinsettia background and the floral frame. So happy to have more dies to add to my wish list, lol! Sew7752@aol.com

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  5. raggiodiluce82 says

    December 1, 2018 at 5:08 am

    Gorgeous cards!!!
    Can I say that my faves are all the new SSS dies, dear Jessica? : D
    Some of my faves are Holiday Knit, Ice Skating Girl, Tree Frame and Holiday Candy Cane. It’s really hard to choose only one!
    Arianna
    raggiodiluce82@gmail.com

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  6. Carol (HB) says

    December 1, 2018 at 6:40 am

    That otter…. so cute!!! And the simple and yet oh so beautiful heart… LOVE! At first glance my favorite is the outline floral frame, but that may change by the time I get through the blog hop. LOL

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  7. Laruie says

    December 1, 2018 at 7:35 am

    I’m really loving the picture book dies, they are just so adorable and great for cards for kids.

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  8. Lindarub says

    December 1, 2018 at 8:04 am

    Love the deco heart.

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  9. Isabel Z says

    December 1, 2018 at 8:50 am

    I think the Santa pup is adorable.

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  10. mandi chau says

    December 1, 2018 at 8:55 am

    Love them all. Thank you for sharing 🙂

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  11. pamboe says

    December 1, 2018 at 8:59 am

    I’ve gotta have the Deco Heart Die. I already own the stamp that it goes with. Beautiful!

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  12. trainwithmeghan says

    December 1, 2018 at 9:31 am

    SOOOO CUTE! I love all the critters the most… my favorites are the Panda and the Dog with the Santa Hat (meghan.kennihan@gmail.com)

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  13. mjmarmo says

    December 1, 2018 at 10:22 am

    Love all of this kit!!!

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  14. mjmrf@frontier.com says

    December 1, 2018 at 10:32 am

    I love both the cards you made for this release. So many fun dies to choose from. The second I saw the deco heart I knew I wanted it! I use the coordinating stamp all the time.

    Reply
  15. Joy Meadows says

    December 1, 2018 at 10:39 am

    I love the Bixby background wafer die, but all of the dies are so beautiful! Loved the video today, Jessica!

    Reply
  16. Mary Holshouser says

    December 1, 2018 at 11:04 am

    I love the Santa pup and Santa cat. Of course,
    I’d need the body to go along with them. I’m
    a sucker for animals and these are so cute.
    Love your cards. thanks for sharing
    txmlhl(at)yahoo(dot)com

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  17. Dee Earnshaw says

    December 1, 2018 at 11:48 am

    lovely project – love the nested banners:)

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  18. Carol Doggett says

    December 1, 2018 at 12:33 pm

    I love that bear! How darling!!! My favorite die in the release has got to be the Outline Floral Frame…that thing is gorgeous! Thanks for your generosity!

    Reply
  19. Jackie says

    December 1, 2018 at 12:54 pm

    That little otter is adorable! My favorite is the set of Nested Banner Dies, they’re something I could use all year long.

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  20. Denise Bryant says

    December 1, 2018 at 1:10 pm

    Fabulous cards! Love that cute otter and the beautiful heart!
    My favorite item from the release is the Bixby Wreath Wafer Die!

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    • Denise Bryant says

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  21. Kim F says

    December 1, 2018 at 1:22 pm

    Hi, Jessica. I love your otter card. The otter die is my favorite . I love animals and otters are just the cutest. Super cute card. I love how the ink blending made the little otter come to life.

    Reply
  22. Karen @ MisplacedMojo.com says

    December 1, 2018 at 3:47 pm

    I’m in love with the new Holiday Knit background die from the release! I love the stitched detail on it!!! Love your cards, especially the background on the heart card 🙂

    Reply
  23. Sue D says

    December 1, 2018 at 5:00 pm

    Cute and pretty cards. Love the shading on the otter and the glittery bubble background. My fave is the big Picture Book Bunny.

    Reply
  24. Crimson Owl Creations says

    December 1, 2018 at 5:03 pm

    There are so many really good dies I love from this release! My favorites are the Big Pucture Book Kitty and the beautiful decorative Hamsa! So pretty, and I love the details! Thanks for sharing your inspiration today!

    Reply
  25. Rose says

    December 1, 2018 at 6:09 pm

    I 💕 the wrought iron border and the background wafer dies. The otter is super cute!

    Reply
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