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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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SSS | HA
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. Tracy says

    June 24, 2017 at 10:07 am

    love these popsicle stamps – fantastic coloring

    Reply
  2. loopyloocards says

    June 24, 2017 at 10:08 am

    love the colours you have used, and how they blended well together

    Reply
  3. julye says

    June 24, 2017 at 10:09 am

    Fun card and love the CAS look and the bright colours too thanks for sharing.

    Reply
  4. Sharon Kanko says

    June 24, 2017 at 10:11 am

    The popsicles are sooo delightful! Makes me feel back at home in Florida!
    I amazed at the glossy finish from the ultra high embossing powder! Must go get some for sure! Thank you for sharing your neat card with us!

    Reply
  5. Linda Pillifant says

    June 24, 2017 at 10:11 am

    Love the popsicles! Will have to try the extra thick embossing powder.

    Reply
  6. LauraJane says

    June 24, 2017 at 10:12 am

    TOOT SWEET!

    Reply
  7. Marsha D says

    June 24, 2017 at 10:13 am

    Very cute card, lovely colors.

    Reply
  8. Alicia Lutman says

    June 24, 2017 at 10:14 am

    Pretty melonsicles! So summery!

    Reply
  9. Melanie Cowart says

    June 24, 2017 at 10:15 am

    Fun Summer Cards!

    Reply
  10. mary kozak says

    June 24, 2017 at 10:18 am

    great cards. love your melon ‘sickles. tfs

    Reply
  11. Sharon O says

    June 24, 2017 at 10:19 am

    Your popsicles so match the fruity new inks of this wonderful release!

    Reply
  12. Mary L Neuges says

    June 24, 2017 at 10:20 am

    This is such a fun summer card. I love the way you combined the two sets to make it unique.

    Reply
  13. Christy says

    June 24, 2017 at 10:21 am

    I love how you used the two sets together! So clever! This is a really fun card.

    Reply
  14. Lisa Henning says

    June 24, 2017 at 10:21 am

    That card is TOO COOL!

    Reply
  15. Virginia says

    June 24, 2017 at 10:22 am

    Yummy popsicle card!

    Reply
  16. Melinda M. says

    June 24, 2017 at 10:23 am

    Love your work!

    Reply
  17. Elia Rogers says

    June 24, 2017 at 10:24 am

    Fun summer card

    Reply
  18. Carla Hundley says

    June 24, 2017 at 10:25 am

    Your popsicles are
    fabulous! Wonderful
    idea and neat coloring.
    Carla from Utah

    Reply
  19. Darlene Pavlick says

    June 24, 2017 at 10:26 am

    YUM! Now you’ve made me hungry for a popsicle! LOL What beautiful colors and wonderful inspiration using this fabulous new release! Thanks so much!

    Reply
  20. Barbara-Jean says

    June 24, 2017 at 10:26 am

    Great card during this heat wave we are having…it’s cools me off!

    Reply
  21. Mary L Neuges says

    June 24, 2017 at 10:27 am

    Great summer card, love the way you mixed the sets together to make it your own.

    Reply
  22. Heidi says

    June 24, 2017 at 10:27 am

    It’s hot were I live, I would love an ice cream now that I have seen your card!

    Reply
  23. cinsationaldesigns says

    June 24, 2017 at 10:28 am

    Super cute summer card!

    Reply
  24. barbara lassiter says

    June 24, 2017 at 10:30 am

    This is so cute and adorable. Love those popsicles!

    Reply
  25. Mary W says

    June 24, 2017 at 10:31 am

    Love that watermelon popsicle!

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