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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
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
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
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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. ajzderad says

    June 25, 2017 at 6:42 pm

    What an adorable card! The popsicle and fruit sets are my favorites from this release and I really like how you combined them. Very creative!

    Reply
  2. Carrie says

    June 25, 2017 at 6:48 pm

    I definitely need the popsicle stamps!

    Reply
  3. Tami Priebe says

    June 25, 2017 at 8:18 pm

    Totally cute card. Very much enjoyed the video thank you for sharing your creativity!!

    Reply
  4. Anita Hansdatter says

    June 25, 2017 at 8:23 pm

    Greit stamp for summer cards, like your coloring

    Reply
  5. stampfoldandrepeat (Jeanie) says

    June 25, 2017 at 8:59 pm

    This card is so “cool”! 🙂

    I love the bright colours and it makes me long for hot summer weather and a popsicle!

    Reply
  6. pinkheelscreative says

    June 25, 2017 at 9:10 pm

    I love these colorful popsicles! I would like that watermelon one right now!

    Reply
  7. Colette Cempura says

    June 25, 2017 at 9:27 pm

    I love your fun cards! Thanks for sharing!

    Reply
  8. CPa says

    June 25, 2017 at 9:28 pm

    Love your tutorial! All of your steps made sense to me 😊. You’ve inspired me to step outside my card making comfort zone. I look forward to more of your videos.

    Reply
  9. Teresa says

    June 25, 2017 at 9:44 pm

    Those popsicle looks yummy.

    Reply
  10. Tracey Bennett says

    June 25, 2017 at 10:00 pm

    What a sweet treat! Super cute!

    Reply
  11. Angie Littlewood says

    June 25, 2017 at 10:18 pm

    Just right for a summer card!

    Reply
  12. Michele S. says

    June 25, 2017 at 10:48 pm

    Someone commented earlier, but I have to agree: your popsicles look good enough to eat!

    Reply
  13. Nancy Deffner says

    June 25, 2017 at 11:09 pm

    So creative and fun!

    Reply
  14. Jen T says

    June 25, 2017 at 11:40 pm

    Awesome job!

    Reply
  15. SolarRay says

    June 25, 2017 at 11:50 pm

    what a clever idea! love the simplicity of your card.

    Reply
  16. Cindy Wesley says

    June 26, 2017 at 12:13 am

    Love these sets also. What a perfect card for summer.

    Reply
  17. Gail Plaskiewicz says

    June 26, 2017 at 12:34 am

    I love your card! In the summer I love Orange Juice popsicles. I also love how you made the watermelon popsicles. I just made watermelon/strawberry ice cream without an ice cream maker. The recipe called for chocolate chips for the seeds. They look so refreshing I want to have one. If you find there are only 2 left on your card it’s because I ate one! LOL
    Thanks for showing us your cute card and for giving us the chance to win something! I hope that I do!

    Reply
  18. Jackie P. says

    June 26, 2017 at 12:38 am

    Cute card!! Love the popsicles. So creative!!

    Reply
  19. Sarah Jimenez says

    June 26, 2017 at 12:40 am

    You are so clever!! I love that you used the fruit as the popsicle….especially since fruit popsicles are my families favorite. 😜 The high gloss powder adds the “pop” as does the light green in the background. Perfect summery friend card. TFS your clever ideas!

    Reply
  20. Nandini says

    June 26, 2017 at 12:43 am

    So beautiful! I am tempted to take a lick!

    Reply
  21. FeM says

    June 26, 2017 at 12:43 am

    Yummy popsicles.

    Reply
  22. Susan Pezza says

    June 26, 2017 at 1:21 am

    Love the card and the colors used!! Feels like summer! Another great release from Simon!! Thanks for sharing .

    Reply
  23. KimberlyRae says

    June 26, 2017 at 1:49 am

    Well, Hello there, Jess– You’re so Cool! Love your card to pieces…yayyyy you!

    Reply
  24. KimberlyRae says

    June 26, 2017 at 1:51 am

    Well Hello there, Jess–You’re so Cool and thank you for sharing your sweet cards. Yayyy YOU!

    Reply
  25. Susan Joyce says

    June 26, 2017 at 2:15 am

    Awesome card, love the CAS design you created!

    Reply
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