Welcome to the Simon Says Stamp, Falling For You Blog hop! There are so many fun things to see today and I am so glad you stopped by! If you haven't seen the whole release, you can click HERE to see everything in the store.
To start at the beginning of the hop, stop over to the Simon blog. If you are following along on the hop, you are coming here from my sweet friend, Kathy Racoosin's blog.
So my first card uses the background stamp called Tiny Alphabet. I used 3 different Hero Arts Ombre ink pads in the background to make a rainbow look....
(all supplies linked at the end of this post)
I used the first ombre pad on the top and then overlapped as I went down. The colors blended so nicely! I stamped the Hand Lettered sentiment and then did a little fussy cutting. I wanted the sentiment to pop a little after attaching it to the banner die. I used a flower from the Floral Bookmarking stamp set and turned it into an apple.
This next card uses the new Diagonal background stamp. I used my Misti and did a couple of stamps to get a nice dark striped image. I layered this on a Sea Glass card base....
I used a sentiment from Baby Party Animals, stamping the large Birthday sentiment first and then I straightened out the curved "happy" and stamped it above. I added in a copic colored ballon with a layer of Glossy Accents to give it a little dimension.
So that is it for today! Did you know you have a chance to win at every blog on the hop today? Just leave a comment here for your chance to win a Simon Says Stamp prize package. Your next stop is over to the talented, Kelly Booth!
I'm so glad you stopped in today! Enjoy the rest of the hop. I know there will be LOTS of fun stuff to see today!
Now I am off to watch Grey's! Have a great day!
Combined supply list for both cards shown above...(affiliate links)
Love the new diagonal stripe and teeny alphabets background! Terrific cards!
ReplyDeleteLove the alphabet background Laurie.
ReplyDeleteoh what gorgeous cards Laurie! I love your birthday balloon card!
ReplyDeleteCute cards... Love the ombré effect!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful cards! I especially loved the one with the balloon and the stripes!
ReplyDeleteLovely backgrounds and such gorgeous cards
ReplyDeleteFabulous cards!! Love the colorful text background!!
ReplyDeleteThe rainbow background is awesome! Great cards!
ReplyDeleteLove that tiny alphabet background - super cute!
ReplyDeleteLove the diagonal stamp, it is so bold. Love the use of the ombré stamp pads on the background stamp
ReplyDeleteWonderful cards.
ReplyDeleteThat Tiny Alphabet background is probably one of my fave products from this release. I looooove how you stamped it in ombre. Fantastic!
ReplyDeleteLike how you used the ombre ink. I bought an ombre ink pad and need to try it out. Like the b&w style card.
ReplyDeleteMelissa
"Sunshine HoneyBee"
Wonderful cards! And that ombre ink --- pretty! Great job
ReplyDeleteI love how you made the black striped section on the bottom. Your card is darling!
ReplyDeleteSuch great ideas! Beautiful and simple!
ReplyDeleteHi Laurie!! Love what you've done with the new goodies - gorgeous diagonal stripe!!! That background alpha-stamp nearly looks like my own home-made one - didn't see it? Come on over!!
ReplyDelete=] Michele
Laurie i love your clean design and that ombre background look so cool! Thank you for sharing :)))
ReplyDeleteTwo gorgeous cards Laurie :) thanks for sharing
ReplyDeleteYou have made me love the tiny alphabet stamp now. It is really cute for a background!
ReplyDeleteGreat ideas, love the ombre look.
ReplyDeleteStunning cards Laurie! I just love your style! :)
ReplyDeleteThese are adorable! Thank you for sharing & the chance to win!
ReplyDeleteAwesome cards! Love them both!
ReplyDeleteSo adorable! Love them both! Grey's was heartbreaking!
ReplyDeleteLove both of those background stamps, and your cards, of course!
ReplyDeleteGreat cards! Love the ombre background on the first card and the bold stripes on the second card.
ReplyDeleteLove the alpha BG in rainbow colors and the next one is so elegant, just love them!
ReplyDeleteGreat cards. I especially like the black and white one. So simple but really pops.
ReplyDeleteboth are gorgeous. My fave is the birthday card -- love the shine that the Glossy Accents gives the balloon!
ReplyDeleteI just love the stripe and the Baby party animals are so much fun the ombred bg on the first one is awesome as well
ReplyDeleteBeautiful cards!
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely love that birthday card!
ReplyDeleteGreat birthday card for anyone.
ReplyDeleteWhat a great release!!!! I see shopping at SSS in my future!
ReplyDeletethese are so simple and fun!
ReplyDeleteTwo beautiful cards!! LOVE the diagonal stripe bg and I'm now sure that I neeeed some ombre inks!
ReplyDeleteLOVE the first card...I almost bought the Tiny Alphabet, but decided against it...wish I had now!
ReplyDeleteAwesome cards! LOVE the background on the first ♥
ReplyDeleteLove the stamps AND the colors you chose and your cards are both beautiful Laurie!! TFS
ReplyDeletetiny alphabet...yummmmmm. cute card!!!
ReplyDeleteReally cool cards. So Crisp and clean
ReplyDeleteFabulous colors, wonderful cards!
ReplyDeletei love how you used the background stamp I really like the new background stamps but i''m torn as i really dislike new times roman as a font, but i might need to get over that lol. great card thanks for sharing
ReplyDeleteI love the way you used the alphabet stamp for a school card. Teachers like cards too.
ReplyDeleteI liked the alphabet background.
ReplyDeleteLove the new background stamps! Oh, how I need to get the ombré inks!:)
ReplyDeletedifferent, love it!
ReplyDeleteGreat CAS cards! Clever idea for the apple.
ReplyDeleteLove the birthday card - plain & simple; however, very eye catching!
ReplyDeleteHi Laurie. Both your projects are adorable. I love the ombre background using the letters stamp. The apple was a nice touch. But I really like the second card. It's so bold but clean. very nice
ReplyDeleteI like it! I love the background!
ReplyDeleteWhat cute cards! I love the simple yet very interesting looks. Your use of multiple colors on the alpha stamp is perfect!
ReplyDeleteI like it! I love the background!
ReplyDeleteLove your cards and the ombré technique
ReplyDeleteCool Cards Laurie, vvay to go...
ReplyDeleteCool Cards Laurie, vvay to go...
ReplyDeletegreat idea for the alpha stamp!
ReplyDeleteLovely cards. I like that diagonal stripe stamp.
ReplyDeleteI'm loving your dark diagonal stripe card!
ReplyDeleteVery creative cards--love them both, but the second one is a jaw-dropper!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful cards. Love this whole release.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful cards, really like the look of the ombre inks.
ReplyDeleteI love both of your cards. The background alphabet is just darling for a teachers card.
ReplyDeleteLove both the cards. Especially love the graphic feel of the second one!
ReplyDelete(Also, Greys. Yeah. I watched it earlier today...)
Love the background stamps.
ReplyDeleteI love your cards! I especially like how you used the diagonal background stamp on the second card. Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteYou just can't go wrong with simple and SSS has made it so easy. Thanks for sharing your simply pretty cards.
ReplyDeleteI can't wait to place my order.
ReplyDeleteLove your cards! Those large background stamps make it so much easier. Mine is on order!
ReplyDeleteI love these!
ReplyDeleteGosh, that alpha background is great, and I love your super simple birthday card! I think recipients probably prefer those to the overworked layered ones.
ReplyDeletewhat fun cards! the first one is so clever with the bg stamp and the 2nd has such a bold, graphic feel. fabulous!
ReplyDeleteenjoy your weekend! :)
Hi Laurie, I love the black and white striped card the best! There is something so simple and beautiful using black and white on a card - especially with the soft blue and the pop of red (no pun intended!) That Misti is certainly being used a lot - have put it on my wishlist of things to buy, along with the beautiful Lila stampset :)
ReplyDeleteLove these!
ReplyDeleteLove the black stripes.
ReplyDeleteThe apple and the sentiment really stand out against the colors of the background, very nice!
ReplyDeleteCan't wait to try those new background stamps. Diagonal stripes are my favorite.
ReplyDeleteoh my goodness. I really like your cards, especially the background stamp on the first card....awesome. SSS release is out of this world.
ReplyDeleteI'm always amazed by your lovely work! Beautiful!
ReplyDeleteVery pretty!
ReplyDeleteYour cards are beautiful. Loving the alphabet background card
ReplyDeleteGorgeous!! Love the ombré background!
ReplyDeleteYou never disappoint, Laurie! Love to see your CAS style with these products.
ReplyDeleteLovely projects!!!
ReplyDeleteReally pretty! I'm in love with the first card!
ReplyDeleteLove the use of color on the alphabet background stamp! The apple and sentiment really stand out.
ReplyDeletegreat cards! That balloon looks so real with the glossy accents!
ReplyDeleteCute cards! Really like how you used the Diagonal Stripe Stamp.
ReplyDeleteThe Tiny Alphabet background will soon find a home in my craft room...love it!
ReplyDeleteThose backgrounds are great.
ReplyDeleteSweet cards and fabulous release this month.. I just love Lila’s stamps set and background stamps..Thank you and thanks SSS for the fabulous Blog Hop!!
ReplyDeleteI really like the small alphabet background and it goes perfectly with the "apple flower". Very creative use of the stamp. Both cards are so striking. Nice work.
ReplyDeleteLOVE the background stamps you have used and the design of these pretty cards:)
ReplyDeletefabulous set of cards!!
ReplyDeleteI love both of these super fun cards!!
ReplyDeleteI love the alphabet stamping. So colourful and effective. Love both your cards.
ReplyDeleteWow this is awesome.....wish i had kids in school...lol
ReplyDeleteI love the ombre effect on the alphabet background! Thanks.
ReplyDeleteLove them both! Thanks!
ReplyDeleteGreat cards! This is a fabulous release!
ReplyDeleteAwesome background! Love the ombre effect!
ReplyDeleteBoth are gorgeous!!
ReplyDeleteFabulous. Love the way you used the background stamp. Thank you
ReplyDeleteCute cards. Thanks!
ReplyDeleteNice cards!!!
ReplyDeleteLoving this new diagonal background stripe stamp!! Beautiful techniques for two clean and simple (and gorgeous) cards! :)
ReplyDeleteLove that background stamp! The ombré effect looks really nice on that stamp. Great job! Love the look of your black & white stripe card also. Simple but very effective.
ReplyDeleteWhat a great background with the ombre ink. Love it!
ReplyDeleteLove the ombre background!
ReplyDeleteYou got me with the alphabet background. I love this stamp and the colors - oolala. The 2nd card with the striped background is great too.
ReplyDeleteGreat cards. I like how you've created the ombré effect with all the different colours, and the strong striped detail on the second card.
ReplyDeleteAwesome cards your style is great, love it. Both cards are so pretty. TFS.
ReplyDeleteStunning cards!
ReplyDeleteLove the rainbow effect you created with the background stamp! Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteLove that ombre look!
ReplyDeleteWow, these sentiments have such
ReplyDeleteterrific fonts! Great cards :)
I love the simplicity and graphic design feel of these!
ReplyDeleteThe alphabet background stamp is very useful. Love the ombre effect on the card, fits the theme. Both cards are nice.
ReplyDeleteLove that alpha background set and the stripes....LOVE the stripes!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful cards!
ReplyDeleteWonderful cards! Especially love that rainbow alphabet card! Thanks for the inspiration!
ReplyDeleteSo clean and simple! I love it!
ReplyDeleteReally nice cards. Like that tiny alphabet background. Great use of the sentiment from Party babies on a more adult card. Nice design...tfs
ReplyDeleteAwesome use of the products. Love the colors and design.
ReplyDeleteSimple and wonderful cards.
ReplyDeleteWonderful use of the new stamps. Simply clear sentiments. Love it.
ReplyDeleteI love the black stripe on the birthday card. Just lovely!
ReplyDeleteBoth of your cards are awesome, looks like I'll be adding the Diagonal Stripes background stamp to my next order.
ReplyDeleteLove the alphabet background!
ReplyDeleteLove the rainbow technique
ReplyDeletereally luv the way you used the background stamps
ReplyDeleteTwo great cards. Love the alphabet background.
ReplyDeleteLovely cards! Great use of the materials, design and colors!
ReplyDeleteGreat designs!
ReplyDeleteI love this card using the alphabet background stamp. Beautiful
ReplyDeleteLove your cards! The alphabet stamp looks amazing! The simple design on the second card is so elegant and striking! - Payel (Beau Monde Designs)
ReplyDeleteWow you made great use of the products from this release! Supercute cards! Love the tiny alphabet.
ReplyDeleteGreat cards! I love the simplicity of the birthday card.
ReplyDeleteThe alphabet background stamp is perfect for teacher cards. Love yours. Both cards are fantastic, Thanks
ReplyDeleteWhat cute cards. Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteThat ombre card is just gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteLove the simple b'day card
ReplyDeleteSSS sure had a great design member in YOU! These are really quality cards! Love the B&W stripes!
ReplyDeleteThose black and white stripes! I die... :)
ReplyDeleteWOW! These are really stunning creations!! I love them both! Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteThanks to your card I now really want that tiny alphabet background stamp. Love your cards.
ReplyDeleteLOVE the 'way to go' card
ReplyDeletePerfect for Grads!
I appreciate the alphabet background as a teacher- beautifully done.
ReplyDeleteLove the background of your card! This would definitely be perfect for my son's teachers!
ReplyDeleteOh, I like both of those! the alpha background is amazing. Love the clean, crisp look of the second.
ReplyDeleteGreat cards, love that alpha background x
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely love the use of the alphabet stamp and the ombre ink pad.
ReplyDeleteLove the alphabet background...so cute...love how you did some very simple but elegant cards!
ReplyDeleteI am do in love with ask the new background stamps! I love love how you inked the tiny alphabet up...stunning!
ReplyDeleteGreat use of those background stamps. Very nice indeed!
ReplyDeleteAdorable card. Love the ombre effect.
ReplyDeleteLove how these cards are so simple but so striking. Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteReally nice cards.Love the striped background....a must have in my inventory.
ReplyDeleteCute cards!!
ReplyDeleteLove the color background. The colors blend together so nicely.
ReplyDeleteThe black stripes on the second card really pop.
thanks for sharing.
Wow! i love how you did that background, I liked that way better than embossed and then distressed! Very nice! TFS
ReplyDeleteThe ombre inks on the alpha stamp look great, and I really like the simplicity of the birthday card!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful cards! I wasn't sure about the mini alphabet background stamp but after seeing your card with the Ombré inks.. I know it's going to have to go in my cart.
ReplyDeleteGreat cards! I like the way you used the ink pads for the alphabet background stamp!
ReplyDeleteReally like the ombre look
ReplyDeleteI love the card you made with the tiny alphabet background stamp
ReplyDeleteBoth of these are beautiful. Love the different colors on that first one and love your Birthday card design.
ReplyDeleteLove these, Laurie! I'm really loving the alphabet background stamp!!
ReplyDeleteI love stripes especially black and white what a classic look
ReplyDeleteSuch sweet and simple designs with a lot of impact. Amazing! Thanks to Simon for the chance to win.
ReplyDeleteThanks for the inspiration! Very nice designs.
ReplyDeleteLove how simple and festive your cards are!
ReplyDeleteLove sweet & simple cards. Thank you. :)
ReplyDeleteReally GREAT graphic cards. LOVE them!!!!!!!
ReplyDeleteThe ombre background is super cute and I love the bold pop on the birthday card! So fun! (A couple of the blogs are making me log comments as my old blogger alias, spherescamp, and others are logging me as my name, Laura J...just continuing the hop!)
ReplyDeleteSo simple yet so beautiful. Love your cards!
ReplyDeleteLove the Happy Birthday font
ReplyDeleteSo cute!
ReplyDeleteThe black stripe card is awesome!!!
ReplyDeletelove the background in both cards!
ReplyDeleteLove the stripes. Such a fun and simple card!
ReplyDeleteStay blessed!
It's amazing that that black stripe is a stamp...it's so crisp!
ReplyDeleteOh wow! I'm really kicking myself that I didn't buy the diagonal background! I love your projects!!!
ReplyDeleteSuch awesome cards. Love the stripes!
ReplyDeleteWow, Laurie, these are stunning ... the ombré letters background is just fabulous ... and I love those crisp stripes with the touch of colour in the balloon and card base ... yum! Anita :)
ReplyDeleteGreat cards and fun blog hop! ;-)
ReplyDeleteGreat cards! Love the alphabet and striped backgrounds.
ReplyDeletevery nice - simple but brimming with love!
ReplyDeleteSandra ltb
Love the ombre ink and the tiny alphabet background stamp! Very cute cards!
ReplyDeleteSuch attractive, yet simple cards!
ReplyDeleteGreat cards! :)
ReplyDeleteI just love your clean and simple style! All the white with the black and white is my fav!
ReplyDeleteFabulous cards! I think those background stamps are must-haves! My wishlist grows every longer ...
ReplyDeleteSuch attractive, yet simple cards!
ReplyDeleteCute and simple!
ReplyDeleteI love the simplicity of this card. It's beautiful. I really love the color combo as well!
ReplyDeleteLove the rainbow background stamping!!
ReplyDeleteJust love it !!!!
ReplyDeleteFabulous cards. I love the alphabet background! TFS
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