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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
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. melissa b says

    June 24, 2017 at 9:21 am

    Such a cute set! Love the bright colors you used. The sequins are a great finishing touch.

    Reply
  2. Lieve S says

    June 24, 2017 at 9:25 am

    So original, the way you made the melon-popsicles ! Great card !
    Thank you for explaining in your clear video.
    Summergreetings from Belgium.

    Reply
  3. Beverly Chester says

    June 24, 2017 at 9:26 am

    So unique! Love the idea of the watermelon popsicle! Thanks for sharing!

    Reply
  4. Pat Quinet says

    June 24, 2017 at 9:26 am

    Your popsicles are so realistic. Love how you made the background, also.

    Reply
  5. Colleen Howell says

    June 24, 2017 at 9:28 am

    Cute makes me think of the 4th of July when I was a kid

    Reply
  6. Judy Hall says

    June 24, 2017 at 9:29 am

    These popsicles make me drool! So cute!

    Reply
  7. Krista Parent says

    June 24, 2017 at 9:38 am

    I love the creativity in making such yummy looking popsicles! Great coloring 🙂

    Reply
  8. memalagene says

    June 24, 2017 at 9:39 am

    Awesome popcicle card. Love your coloring!

    Reply
  9. Linda M. says

    June 24, 2017 at 9:41 am

    Love your popsicles and your video is so helpful! Thanks!

    Reply
  10. Karen says

    June 24, 2017 at 9:44 am

    Great card! Love how you used the stamps to create the popsicle.

    Reply
  11. Laurie Page says

    June 24, 2017 at 9:45 am

    I salivated just looking at your card. Love the new colors and your card creativity. Thanks for the video.

    Reply
  12. Pam Sparks says

    June 24, 2017 at 9:46 am

    Fabulous Jessica! I LOVE your melonsicles!

    Reply
  13. Betty says

    June 24, 2017 at 9:46 am

    love the watercolouring with these popsicle stamps – wonderful!!!

    Reply
  14. Jackie S says

    June 24, 2017 at 9:48 am

    So darn cute. Thanks for posting the video. Great idea to use the fruit stamps to color the popcicles

    Reply
  15. lauraschollaart says

    June 24, 2017 at 9:55 am

    Very fun and creative how you decided to make the popsicles! Thank you for the great ideas.

    Reply
  16. DGolly says

    June 24, 2017 at 9:55 am

    Very cute Summery card. Thanks for the inspiration.

    Reply
  17. Lynne T says

    June 24, 2017 at 9:56 am

    Your popsicle card is so cute!

    Reply
  18. fitkitty1 says

    June 24, 2017 at 9:57 am

    Such a cute idea for the popsicles! The watermelon looks so cute! Adorable card! Thanks for the video!

    Reply
  19. hsmom24kids says

    June 24, 2017 at 9:58 am

    What a clever idea to turn your treats into melon popsicles! I love these! So fun!

    Reply
  20. Patricia Dugan says

    June 24, 2017 at 9:59 am

    Okay. Now I have to go eat some fruit!!! It’s so hot and humid here and they look soooo refreshing!!!!

    Reply
  21. Teresa Doyle says

    June 24, 2017 at 10:00 am

    Jessica, these are quite possibly the cutest popsicles EVER! Very clever use of these awesome stamps, my dear! Genius!

    Reply
  22. peggybonova says

    June 24, 2017 at 10:00 am

    Watercolor technique is one of my favorite, very colorful and playful!

    Reply
  23. Sue Washburne says

    June 24, 2017 at 10:01 am

    Your melon popsicles are “So Cool”!

    Reply
  24. Amy Cooley says

    June 24, 2017 at 10:04 am

    Cute multi-colored popsicles! This is my favorite set from the release!

    Reply
  25. NatQuebec says

    June 24, 2017 at 10:04 am

    Such a cute card, love the 8dea of the melon…thanks for the video.

    Reply
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