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Fresh Bloom Blog Hop (+GIVEAWAYS!)

8 Mar

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

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

Simon Says Cling Rubber Stamp PRETTY…
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Simon Says Cling Rubber Stamp OUTLINE…
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Simon Says Stamp Wafer Die DAHLIA…
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Simon Says Clear Stamps SKETCH TULIP…
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Simon Says Clear Stamps BLOSSOMING…
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Simon Says Clear Stamps BUNNY WISHES…
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CZ Design Wafer Dies BUTTERCUP BUILD…
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CZ Design Clear Stamps BUTTERCUP cz29…
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CZ Design Wafer Dies BUTTERCUP…
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Simon Says Clear Stamps GEOMETRIC…
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Simon Says Clear Stamps DOG & CAT…
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CZ Design Wafer Dies WOOT czd48 Fresh…
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CZ Design Clear Stamps YOU GOT THIS…
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CZ Design Wafer Dies YOU GOT THIS…
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Simon Says Clear Stamps TINY WORDS…
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CZ Design Wafer Dies YOU GOT THIS TAG…
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Simon Says Stamp Wafer Die TULIP…
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Simon Says Stamp Wafer Die WAVY EGG…
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Simon Says Stamp Wafer Die FILIGREE…
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Simon Says Stamp Wafer Die FILIGREE…
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Simon Says Stamp Wafer Die FILIGREE…
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Simon Says Stamp Wafer Die PEEKING…
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Simon Says Stamp Wafer Die PEEKING…
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Simon Says Stamp Suzy’s YOU’RE TWEET…
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Simon Says Stamp Stencil DECORATIVE…
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Simon Says Stamp Stencil POLKA DOT…
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Simon Says Stamp Sequins LUCKY…
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Simon Says Stamp Sequins YOU’RE…
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I’ve already shared two cards using the new release (find more details here) and today I’m sharing two more cards!

Pretty Peonies by Jessica Frost-Ballas for Simon Says Stamp
Hello Love by Jessica Frost-Ballas for Simon Says Stamp

My first card combines the cute Bunny Wishes with the Tulip collage and an older die!

Happy Easter by Jessica Frost-Ballas for Simon Says Stamp

To start I stamped the bunny, bird, sentiment, and eggs onto white cardstock with versamark and heat-embossed it with clear embossing powder.  I colored them with copics and then die-cut them with the coordinating dies.  The eggs don’t have dies but they’re easy enough to fussy cut!  I also die-cut the sentiment with the Sentiment Label dies.  Then I blended spun sugar, dried marigold, and picked raspberry distress oxide ink onto a panel of white cardstock for my background.

Happy Easter by Jessica Frost-Ballas for Simon Says Stamp

Next I die-cut the Tulip Collage and older Everglade Collage die from white cardstock and colored them with copics.  I layered them together and then adhered my bunny behind them.  I adhered that over the blended background and then tucked in the eggs and bird with a little adhesive.  Finally I added the sentiment with foam mounting tape!  I love the way the scene comes to life with a few copics! 😉

Hello Spring by Jessica Frost-Ballas for Simon Says Stamp

Earlier this week I couldn’t sleep and decided to get up instead of continuing to toss and turn.  It was very late so my brain wasn’t quite up to making a card but I thought a little coloring might help wear me out! 😉 I pulled out one of the beautiful prints from Suzy’s So Tweet watercolor prints and colored the tulip, grass, and ladybugs with copics.  And then luckily I was able to get to bed. 😉 The next morning I watercolored the background with daniel smith watercolors and added a little spectrum noir clear sparkle and nuvo crystal glaze to the sentiment, tulip, and ladybugs!  I love these cards because they’re great to pack for travel or, apparently, to help turn your mind off so you can sleep!  And that’s it for me today but I’ll be back next week with more to share!  If this is your first time visiting my blog I hope you’ll come back soon!

Check out the Fresh Bloom 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 FRBLM89 on any purchase at Simon Says Stamp this weekend for your Lucky To Know You gift!

To celebrate the Fresh Bloom 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, March 11th!  Winners will be posted on the Simon Says Stamp store blog on Wednesday, March 13th.  Your next stop on the hop is the fabulous Suzy!!  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
  • Kristina Werner
  • Cathy Zielske
  • Nina-Marie Trapani
  • Nichol Spohr
  • Jessica Frost-Ballas –> You are here!
  • Suzy Plantamura
  • Lisa Addesa
  • Amy Rysavy
  • Lea Lawson

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 Stamps And Dies BUNNY…
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Simon Says Clear Stamps BUNNY WISHES…
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Simon Says Stamp Wafer Dies BUNNY…
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Simon Says Stamp Wafer Die TULIP…
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Simon Says Stamp EVERGLADE COLLAGE…
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Simon Says Stamp Suzy’s YOU’RE TWEET…
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Tim Holtz Distress Oxide Ink Pad SPUN…
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Tim Holtz Distress Oxide Ink Pad…
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Tim Holtz Distress Oxide Ink Pad…
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Neenah Classic Crest 110 LB SMOOTH…
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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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Copic Markers
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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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Ranger MINI ROUND INK BLENDING TOOLS…
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Ranger MINI ROUND FOAM REFILLS IBT40972
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Ranger GLOSSY ACCENTS Glue…
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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. Val Quitral says

    March 8, 2019 at 10:49 am

    Thanks for the ideas

    Reply
  2. Cindi F says

    March 8, 2019 at 10:50 am

    Gorgeous! I love how you colored the tulip.

    Reply
  3. Debbie Rumpza says

    March 8, 2019 at 10:55 am

    Love both of your cards today!

    Reply
  4. mjmarmo says

    March 8, 2019 at 10:55 am

    Your cards are just lovely!!

    Reply
  5. Louanne Collins says

    March 8, 2019 at 10:58 am

    Such a happy, Spring card! This Fresh Blooms release has so many awesome products – my wishlist is growing!

    Reply
    • Belinda says

      March 8, 2019 at 2:06 pm

      I want it all!!! Beautiful!! Thanks for the inspiration!

      Reply
  6. carol ann says

    March 8, 2019 at 11:01 am

    I love how the little tulips just pop out with their bright pink! So cute!

    Reply
  7. Emma Sleppy says

    March 8, 2019 at 11:04 am

    Love your inspiration, as always. So cute!

    Reply
  8. Jan elmore says

    March 8, 2019 at 11:06 am

    Nice….very, very nice! Love this collection. It’s simply amazing!

    Reply
  9. Glenda S Demorest says

    March 8, 2019 at 11:27 am

    Your cards are amazing!

    Reply
  10. nancy f says

    March 8, 2019 at 11:29 am

    Your cards are all awesome!

    Reply
  11. Jackie says

    March 8, 2019 at 11:31 am

    These are gorgeous! So many pretty things in this release.

    Reply
  12. Mary Jo Stewart says

    March 8, 2019 at 11:42 am

    The ink blending on this is beautiful and the bunny is adorable.

    Reply
  13. Robin Brower says

    March 8, 2019 at 11:56 am

    Every card you made is marvelous! This release has so many awesome items and I would love to purchase it all. Thank you for sharing your talent.

    Reply
  14. Connie says

    March 8, 2019 at 12:05 pm

    Amazing cards! The bunny is adorable and the tulip is gorgeous.

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  15. Karen Stewart says

    March 8, 2019 at 12:07 pm

    I love your card so cute and refreshing. Love the 3D effects.

    Reply
  16. Daniela says

    March 8, 2019 at 12:13 pm

    This card is so cute. I love the stamps, dies and colors you chose.

    Reply
  17. Lisa A creations says

    March 8, 2019 at 12:16 pm

    I fell in love with one of the first cards you posted with this new release that says Hello Love. That flower die cut in black cardstock with the ink blending is just: WOW!

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  18. Mirella Rogan says

    March 8, 2019 at 12:24 pm

    All of these are so beautiful, Jessica, I love them all!

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  19. Lisa Byers says

    March 8, 2019 at 12:26 pm

    Your cards are very lovely. I think the tulip card is amazing. Your coloring is fabulous. When I can’t sleep, I get up, and watch all of ya’lls videos to learn more.

    Reply
  20. renee milner says

    March 8, 2019 at 12:27 pm

    You fun and cheery projects are making me so ready for spring!

    Reply
  21. Candy says

    March 8, 2019 at 12:33 pm

    Great new release

    Reply
  22. Jessica says

    March 8, 2019 at 12:41 pm

    Your cards are all beautiful. I do love this release. Already purchased some but with all this inspirations I may have to shop more.

    Reply
  23. Viveca V. says

    March 8, 2019 at 12:52 pm

    Spring is in the air with these lovely cards and wonderful release.

    Reply
  24. Verda says

    March 8, 2019 at 12:53 pm

    Amazing cards made with this months release.

    Reply
  25. memalagene says

    March 8, 2019 at 12:54 pm

    Awesome creations, I especially love the sweet bunny peeking through the egg cutout!

    Reply
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