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Simon Says Stamp Sending Sunshine Blog Hop (+GIVEAWAYS!)

17 May

Good morning!  I’m super excited to be a stop on the hop for the Simon Says Stamp Sending Sunshine Release blog hop!!

Have you checked out the new release yet?  It’s AMAZING!

Simon Says Stamp MARILYN FULL CARD…
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Simon Says Stamp FLOWER CLUSTER Wafer…
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Simon Says Stamp SUMMERTIME Wafer…
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Simon Says Clear Stamps PLAYFUL…
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CZ Design Clear Stamps HEX YEAH cz22…
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CZ Design Wafer Dies HEX YEAH czd32…
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CZ Design Clear Stamps LOVE YOU LIKE…
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CZ Design Wafer Dies LOVE YOU czd30…
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CZ Design Wafer Dies LOVE YOU 2 czd31…
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Simon Says Stamps And Dies SPRING…
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Simon Says Clear Stamps SPRING FLOWER…
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Simon Says Stamp SPRING FLOWER BURST…
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Simon Says Stamps And Dies FOUR…
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Simon Says Clear Stamps FOUR SEASONS…
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Simon Says Stamp FOUR SEASONS Wafer…
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Simon Says Stamp YOU ARE MY SUNSHINE…
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Simon Says Stamps And Dies HELLO…
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Simon Says Clear Stamps HELLO THERE…
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Simon Says Stamp HELLO THERE Wafer…
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Simon Says Clear Stamps HEY THERE…
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Simon Says Stamp HEY THERE SUNSHINE…
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Simon Says Stamp FLAMINGO Sequins…
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Simon Says Stamp PEACH BEACH Sequins…
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Simon Says Stencils SOLAR BURST…
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Simon Says Stencils LEAFY FRAME…
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Simon Says Cling Rubber Stamp…
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Simon Says Cling Rubber Stamp CENTER…
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Simon Says Stamps And Dies HEY THERE…
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Simon Says Stamp HELLO SUMMER Sequins…
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Simon Says Stamp POOL PARTY Sequins…
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Simon Says Stencils CLOUDS FOR DAYS…
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Simon Says Cling Rubber Stamp DECO…
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Simon Says Stamp LEAFY CIRCLE Wafer…
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Simon Says Stamp DAZZLING CIRCLE…
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Simon Says Stamp HEART STREAM Wafer…
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Simon Says Stamp STAR STREAM Wafer…
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Simon Says Stamps And Dies WREATH…
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Simon Says Clear Stamps WREATH…
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Simon Says Stamp WREATH GREETINGS…
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I’ve already shared a card using the new release here and I’m sharing a trio of easy cards today using different techniques to feature one of the new release stencils with shimmer powder!

I’ve been sick for a few weeks and it really took a toll on my creative mojo.  As in, my mojo up and left the building…so when I was feeling a little better I decided to just try playing with something new to see if it helped spark anything!  I’ve had these Tonic Shimmer Powders for awhile but hadn’t found time to play with them until now!  They’re similar to colorburst powders but have a gorgeous metallic shimmer which I really love!  I tried them three different ways (some slightly more successful than others) and ended up with three very different looking cards!

My first card is probably my favorite and my most successful use of the shimmer powders (and honestly, it was the easiest, too!).  Whenever I use products like these powders I place everything inside an old box so that the powder is contained.  Makes for a much easier clean-up. 😉  I simply laid my stencil on top of a piece of watercolor paper and sprinkled some of the Atlantis Burst powder over it.  Then I spritzed the paper with water and allowed the powder to spread out and move across the paper.  After it had a few seconds to move around I lifted the stencil and blotted off the excess water and set it aside to dry.

Due to the nature of the powder the results are not perfect but I love the hint of the stencil with that shimmery color all around it!  To finish the card I stamped a sentiment from Playful Messages onto black cardstock and heat-embossed it with white embossing powder.  I trimmed that down to a label and adhered it to the card with foam mounting tape.

This was my second card and, honestly, probably my least favorite.  I decided to try using the distress resist spray with the stencil and I’m not a fan.  I can see how that would be fun to use with certain designs but it didn’t work here.  I laid the stencil on top of watercolor paper, sprayed it liberally with the resist spray, and then lifted the stencil and let the resist spray dry.  After it was dry I sprinkled it with the shimmer powder and spritzed it.  You can still see the stencil but it’s definitely a much muddier look.  The spray didn’t smooth out as I thought it would…definitely needs more experimentation! 😉

Finally my last card gives me the effect that I expected the distress resist spray to give me!  I laid the stencil over a piece of watercolor paper and then pressed a versamark pad ALL over the paper.  I lifted up the stencil and heat-embossed the paper with clear embossing powder.  Then I placed the paper back in the box, sprinkled it with shimmer powder, and spritzed it with water.  I blotted off the excess water and used a baby wipe to wipe off any powder that was sticking to the embossed areas!

I really love this fun stencil and all the different looks you can get with it!  Check out the Sending Sunshine gallery on the Simon Says Stamp blog for even more crafty inspiration!  And we have a special gift for all of our blog hoppers this weekend!!  Use the code SUNSHINE on any purchase at Simon Says Stamp for your gift!

To celebrate the Sending Sunshine release every stop on the hop is giving away a $25 gift certificate to Simon Says Stamp!  To enter, leave a comment on all the hop stops before 11:59PM ET Sunday, May 20th!  Winners will be posted on the Simon Says Stamp store blog on Wednesday.  Your next stop on the hop is the talented Lisa Addesa!!  If you get lost or encounter a broken link, here’s a list of all the stops on the hop:

  • Simon Says Stamp Blog
  • Jennifer McGuire
  • Cathy Zielske
  • Amanda Korotkova
  • Nina-Marie Trapani
  • Nichol Spohr
  • Jessica Frost-Ballas
  • Lisa Addesa
  • Suzy Plantamura
  • Anna Kossakovskaya
  • May Sukyong Park
  • Heather Hoffman
  • Anna-Karin Evaldsson
  • Gayatri Murali

Thanks so much for stopping by, have a fabulous day, and enjoy the hop!

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 Stencils SOLAR BURST…
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Simon Says Clear Stamps PLAYFUL…
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Tonic ATLANTIS BURST Nuvo Shimmer…
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Tim Holtz Distress RESIST SPRAY…
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Tonic LIGHT MIST SPRAY BOTTLE Nuvo 2…
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Canson MONTVAL WATERCOLOR 9×12 Pad…
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Simon Says Stamp Card Stock 100#…
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Inkadinkado EMBOSSING MAGIC Powder…
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Tsukineko Versamark EMBOSS INK PAD…
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Simon Says Stamp EMBOSSING POWDER…
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Simon Says Stamp EMBOSSING POWDER…
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Precision Heat Embossing Tool Gun…
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Comments

  1. Mindy Eggen says

    May 17, 2018 at 8:10 am

    All such great ideas! can’t wait to try this powder with the stencils !

    Reply
  2. Mirella Rogan says

    May 17, 2018 at 8:36 am

    These are so cool, Jessica, thanks for sharing the different techniques, I really enjoyed reading your post 🙂

    Reply
  3. melissaf123 says

    May 17, 2018 at 8:41 am

    Really pretty cards, love the delicate stencil and the first one is my favorite too! Thanks for sharing the different “experiments” or techniques you tried, and having an old box to work in with the powders is a great idea too

    Reply
  4. Cynthia Cole says

    May 17, 2018 at 8:43 am

    Gorgeous trio of cards!

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  5. Shanna says

    May 17, 2018 at 8:45 am

    I love all of the new ideas!

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  6. mjmarmo says

    May 17, 2018 at 8:45 am

    So very pretty! Love that stencil and color!

    Reply
  7. Annette Gordon says

    May 17, 2018 at 8:48 am

    WOW! So pretty! I love the messy kind of look of the first 2 the best. Although, all are stunning. Your talent just amazing me. Thanks for sharing the different ways and all the different looks you can get. Another stencil and nuvo powders are now on my wish list!

    Reply
  8. Sherri says

    May 17, 2018 at 8:50 am

    Thanks for sharing your opinions on all of your work. They’re all great.

    Reply
  9. Jackie says

    May 17, 2018 at 9:16 am

    Love the different looks from the same stencil. The colors are beautiful.

    Reply
  10. raggiodiluce82 says

    May 17, 2018 at 9:20 am

    Wow! Awesome cards!!! Love so much the beautiful colors!!! Great use of stencil!

    Reply
  11. Becca Yahrling says

    May 17, 2018 at 9:21 am

    I love the vert artsy look of your cards today. And a beautiful color.

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  12. Susan O'Halloran says

    May 17, 2018 at 9:22 am

    All pretty! Thanks for doing the experimenting for us. Can’t wait to use this beautiful stencil!

    Reply
  13. Carolyn C. says

    May 17, 2018 at 9:23 am

    Loved seeing your three techniques. My favorite is the first one, too.

    Reply
  14. Ina Nelson says

    May 17, 2018 at 9:29 am

    Some great cards. A great way to use the stencil with different products.

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  15. Daria Z. says

    May 17, 2018 at 9:33 am

    Love the color combo on these cards. I have some Colorburst powders and I’m not a big fan yet. I think I’ll try these stencil techniques – maybe I’ll fall in love.

    Reply
  16. Sue D says

    May 17, 2018 at 9:35 am

    Very pretty set of cards using the shimmer powder.

    Reply
  17. Sharon O says

    May 17, 2018 at 9:49 am

    Great cards and your comments were noteworthy! Glad you’re feeling better and keep up the great work.

    Reply
  18. Vivian says

    May 17, 2018 at 9:53 am

    Very pretty cards. Thanks for sharing your techniques.

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  19. DGolly says

    May 17, 2018 at 9:53 am

    Cool technique and cards. Thanks for sharing

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  20. Stacy Petersen says

    May 17, 2018 at 9:59 am

    What a fun technique!

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  21. LeAnne S says

    May 17, 2018 at 10:02 am

    Very pretty cards.

    Reply
  22. Holly Hunka says

    May 17, 2018 at 10:05 am

    Love this stencil

    Reply
  23. Joy Meadows says

    May 17, 2018 at 10:16 am

    Your cards are very pretty! Love the first one best. I don’t have any color burst products, but I like seeing the different effects you got with them.

    Reply
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