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Simon Says Stamp One of a Kind Release Blog Hop (VIDEO+GIVEAWAY!)

24 Jun

Good morning!  I am so excited to be helping Simon Says Stamp celebrate their One of a Kind release this weekend!  The hop started yesterday and continues today for even more inspiration!  Have you checked out the release yet?  Go ahead…I’ll wait! 😉

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

I LOVE the Artsy Fruits and So Cool sets and thought it would be fun to combine them to create some summery melon popsicles!  I also created a video tutorial that you can watch below or at my Youtube channel!

I used BOTH sides of the watermelon stamps to create watermelons and canteloupes and then stamped the outline of the popsicle stamp to create popsicles.  Then I stamped the back of the rind stamp to create rinds for my melon popsicles.  I fussy cut the popsicles and added a little shading with copic markers!  I added two layers of ultra high embossing powder to give the popsicles a super shiny look!  Then I blended a little ink onto my background panel and added flecks of black distress ink.  I adhered my popsicles and sentiment with foam mounting tape and then added a sprinkling of sparkling clear sequins to finish the card!
You're So Cool by Jessica Frost-Ballas for Simon Says Stamp

And that’s it!  Now I can’t decide what I want to eat…a popsicle or a big slice of fresh canteloupe…hmmm… 😉

And what’s a hop without a giveaway, right?  Simon Says Stamp has generously offered a $25 gift card to EVERY stop on the hop!!  All you need to do is visit and leave a comment on each blog.  The winners will be randomly selected from each blog and announced on the Simon Says Stamp blog!   In case you encounter a broken link here is the full hop list:

  • Simon Says Stamp Blog
  • Yana Smakula
  • Debby Hughes
  • Kathy Racoosin
  • Nichol Spohr
  • Jessica Frost-Ballas —> You are here!
  • Amy Rysavy
  • Heather Hoffman
  • Suzy Plantamura
  • Gayatri Murali
  • Nina Marie Trapani

Good luck!  Thanks for visiting and have a fabulous day!  If this is your first time visiting my blog I hope you’ll come back!  You can subscribe to my blog via the sidebar on the right or find me on Instagram and Youtube.  Happy Hopping!

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!!

Artsy Fruits
Artsy Fruits
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So Cool
So Cool
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Simon Says Stamp Copic Markers
Simon Says Stamp Copic Markers
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Copic Sketch Marker R35
Copic Sketch Marker R35
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Copic Sketch Marker YR14
Copic Sketch Marker YR14
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Copic Sketch Marker G14
Copic Sketch Marker G14
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Hero Arts Intense Black Ink Pad
Hero Arts Intense Black Ink Pad
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Tim Holtz Black Soot Mini Distress Ink Pad
Tim Holtz Black Soot Mini Distress Ink Pad
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Versafine Onyx Black Ink Pad
Versafine Onyx Black Ink Pad
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Versamark Ink Pad
Versamark Ink Pad
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Simon Says Stamp Watermelon Ink Pad
Simon Says Stamp Watermelon Ink Pad
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Simon Says Stamp Key Lime Ink Pad
Simon Says Stamp Key Lime Ink Pad
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Simon Says Stamp Clementine Ink Pad
Simon Says Stamp Clementine Ink Pad
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Hero Arts Ultra Fine Clear Embossing Powder
Hero Arts Ultra Fine Clear Embossing Powder
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WOW Ultra High Embossing Powder
WOW Ultra High Embossing Powder
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Neenah Classic Crest 110lb Smooth Solar White Cardstock 25 Sheets
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Fiskars Titanium No. 5 Micro Tip Scissors
Fiskars Titanium No. 5 Micro Tip Scissors
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Inkadinkado Embossing Magic Powder Bag
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Ranger Mini Ink Round Blending Tool
Ranger Mini Ink Round Blending Tool
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Ranger Mini Round Foam Refills for Mini Ink Blending Tool
Ranger Mini Round Foam Refills for Mini Ink Blending Tool
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Wagner Precision Heat Gun
Wagner Precision Heat Gun
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Silver Black Velvet Brush Round 4
Silver Black Velvet Brush Round 4
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Neenah Classic Crest 80lb Smooth Solar White Cardstock 25 Sheets
Neenah Classic Crest 80lb Smooth Solar White Cardstock 25 Sheets
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Comments

  1. Janelle says

    June 24, 2017 at 9:57 pm

    Love your yummy card. The watermelon ink is just perfect for this.

    Reply
  2. Carol K says

    June 24, 2017 at 10:04 pm

    so C O O L!

    Reply
  3. Megan Harp says

    June 24, 2017 at 10:16 pm

    Such creative use of your stamps!! Thanks for sharing your creativity!

    Reply
  4. nancw says

    June 24, 2017 at 10:25 pm

    Love the popsicles!

    Reply
  5. Sonia W says

    June 24, 2017 at 10:39 pm

    a great summer card !!

    Reply
  6. Barbara Baxter says

    June 24, 2017 at 10:42 pm

    Wow! What a great looking card! I loved watching the video and seeing all those individual steps. I hope someone on this blog hop works for Popsicle and thinks to make your melon popsicles — they look delicious! Thanks.

    Reply
  7. Kathy Guerena says

    June 24, 2017 at 10:46 pm

    Looks good enough to eat.

    Reply
  8. Abby says

    June 24, 2017 at 10:48 pm

    Very fun.

    Reply
  9. Gilda (McStamper) says

    June 24, 2017 at 10:53 pm

    Great card. Love the watermelon.

    Reply
  10. Buffy says

    June 24, 2017 at 11:01 pm

    With the heat wave we are having here in the Pacific Northwest, I’d love a few of these cool treats! They are so cute on paper too.

    Reply
  11. Dawn says

    June 24, 2017 at 11:04 pm

    I love how you stretched your stamps! Very creative. Your card is perfect for summer.

    Reply
  12. Danielle Dietz says

    June 24, 2017 at 11:08 pm

    I agree. Love the watermelon popsicle!

    Reply
  13. Lynnea Hollendonner says

    June 24, 2017 at 11:12 pm

    I love your melon-sickles!!! They look yummy!

    Reply
  14. Memoriesbymanda says

    June 24, 2017 at 11:19 pm

    A cool and refreshing summer card.

    Reply
  15. Karen Quinn says

    June 24, 2017 at 11:27 pm

    Love this card! The colors are so cheerful and summery!

    Reply
  16. Rebecca Hoffman says

    June 24, 2017 at 11:36 pm

    Wonderful card! Loved the popsicle theme

    Reply
  17. Karen @ MisplacedMojo.com says

    June 24, 2017 at 11:37 pm

    So fresh and summery!

    Reply
  18. Martha Berry says

    June 24, 2017 at 11:40 pm

    Melon popsicles? How refreshing:) What a cute idea and just perfect to cool us down in the summer heat!

    Reply
  19. dianemdb1985 says

    June 24, 2017 at 11:50 pm

    very clever design. great stamp set release.

    Reply
  20. super stick chick says

    June 24, 2017 at 11:55 pm

    Fabulous release! Love your watermelon Popsicle.

    Reply
  21. Charlsie says

    June 25, 2017 at 12:01 am

    Very cool cards

    Reply
  22. Lisa Tolen says

    June 25, 2017 at 12:12 am

    Popsicles colored like fruit are too sweet.

    Reply
  23. momrc says

    June 25, 2017 at 12:15 am

    Your card screams “summer” – love the simplicity of the design and your choice of colors.

    Reply
  24. Kathy H. says

    June 25, 2017 at 12:16 am

    So cute and so clever!!! I LOVE your fruit popsicles!

    Reply
  25. Lisa says

    June 25, 2017 at 12:27 am

    I LOVE LOVE LOVE this. You know I like me some melon. 🙂

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