Hello and welcome to the Simon Says Stamp STAMPtember release! This is one of my favorite times of year! Simon creates a month-long extravaganza celebrating all things stampy. They start off the month with their own new release. Items sell out super fast, but they will restock. Then throughout the remainder of the month they release collaborative designs with all of your favorite companies. The catch? They are only available at Simon, and only until they run out. They will not be restocked! Keep your eyes on Simon Says Stamp all STAMPtember long!
The projects I am sharing to kick off STAMPtember feature the new XL Sentiments. I’ve paired them with designs released last month, Drawn Daisies and Thinking of You (preprinted) Sentiment Strips, to show to drastically different designs using the same products.
Find a few of my favorite products from the STAMPtember release below and the full release HERE.
New Release Favorites
Mmmmm, fall is coming soon and this version of Sending Sunshine has that warm feel. It doesn’t quite feel like fall here in California’s Central Valley yet with our temps topping 100, but soon enough the leaves and the air will turn!
Find a full supply list HERE.
Recreate this project by Lemon Yellow heat embossing Sending Sunshine, from XL Sentiments, onto a scant A2 Smooth Bristol cardstock panel. Then, Penny heat embossing Drawn Daisies around perimeter.
Color petals with Karin Brushmarkers in Gold, Sandstone and Canary. Flower centers in Sandstone, Henna and a touch of black. Leaves in Lush Green and Sulphur Yellow. Once dry, mount panel with foam tape onto an A2 Smooth Bristol cardstock panel with the border colored in Turquoise. Attach finished panel to folded card base. Add Thinking of You Sentiment Strip with foam tape for dimension.
This card, featuring the same products, has a much bolder and brighter look. I couldn’t choose my favorite. I love them both for different reasons. You choose a favorite by commenting on this blog post and I’ll choose a winner for each card and happy mail your fave to you!
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Recreate this project by stamping Drawn Daisies in Gina K’s Obsidian Amalgam ink (perfect for watercolor and alcohol markers). Then, Ultra Clear heat emboss XL Sentiment, Sending Sunshine, with Versafine Clair Nocturne ink at top of design overlapping flowers slightly. This ink stays juicy so no need for a separate embossing ink!
TIP: Let each area dry before painting the one next to it or risk a bleeder, like I got with the stem above. Another option is to heat emboss the design creating little wells to contain the water and color. Rushing is clearly not the answer! 😂
Color petals much like the fall version, with Karin Brushmarkers in Amber, Gold, and Canary (just swapping Sandstone for Amber). Flower centers in Sandstone and Henna (no black). Once dry, outline letters of Sending Sunshine sentiment that overlap flowers with a white Posca Paint pen to add clarity and separation. Mount finished panel to folded card base. Add Thinking of You Sentiment Strip with foam tape for dimension.
Thank you for allowing me to share my creativity with you. I appreciate you, and I hope that you’ve been inspired to do some creating of your own. Head to Simon to find more of their awesome release or to their STAMPtember gallery for more inspiration! Have a beautiful day!
xo, Janette
Project Supplies
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Absolutely Gorgeous! This is my first STAMPTEMBER – I know right, where have I been!!! LOL In the stamp world I’m not quite 3 months old yet lol I’m loving every minute of stamping, & exploring all the techniques has me hooked & locked in! I hope one day soon to produce beautiful cards such as what you are sharing here today. I am practicing in one way or another EVERYDAY! 😁 Thank you for sharing your blog 💜
I love these happy sunshiny cards, Janette! Hard to pick a favorite as they are both awesome but the first one with the colorful sunny border is my pick. Love the sentiment too! Who doesn’t love getting a hug in the mail??
Patt, I’d love to mail the border sunshine card to you! Watch your email for a message from me to get your snail mail address! ❤️
Large sentiments are a favorite. Love the sunshine and those beautiful yellow daisies. Really pretty!
Beautiful cards … and what a fun release!
I love your daisies and sunshine cards! I like the sunflower background stamp, too!
Gorgeous cards, so
cheerful! I love the
Simon Says Stamp
SLIMLINE SCALLOP
FRAME Wafer Dies.
Carla from Utah
Great cards! Love this new Stamptember release. 😀
This is lovely. Those colors are perfect for the sentiment and look so cheery. It makes my heart smile.