I am so excited to be joining in for today's Simon Says Stamp, Better Together Blog Hop. Simon Says released a grouping of products called "Better Together". The release celebrates life. Sharing hugs, sharing love, spending time together, giggling, laughing, expressing how much we care for each other are great ways to celebrate our lives. Even though we are often physically far apart from our friends and family, we can connect through words and cards are such a delightful way for us to reach out to one another. Get ready for lots of inspiration today! To see the entire Better Together Release over at Simon Says, click HERE.
To see a whole list of of the hop participants, scroll to the end of this post.
Today's card was made with a special friend in mind. I can't wait to stick it in the mail and send it her way. I used the set called Sending Happy Thoughts....
To start, I stamped 5 envelope images all in Simon Says colors. Island Blue, Doll Pink, Green Apple, Lavender and Black. I cut them out and layered them up on the front card panel. I laid out the sentiments above and below and then pressed my acrylic block down so I knew the sentiments would be perfectly placed to stamp at the same time. I added in a little heart on the top envelope. The heart was so easy to cover in Glossy Accents and then I added a pinch of glitter to the wet Glossy Accents.
Next, I used the Diagonal Stripe Stencil and blending in some Green Apple ink to the card base. I attached the card front to the base with some foam tape for dimension.
A matching envelope was a must have. I used my Envelope Punch Board to make a Green Apple envelope. I stamped the back with the happy mail sentiment and the little envelope image. So cute!
I always hate to come up with New Years Resolutions, so I like to just say one of my "goals" for now is to send more cards. I have a huge...very full card rack in my craft room with lots of cards that could go out and spread some smiles. I am going to make a list each month in my planner....starting with 5 names. I want to start sending out 5 cards every month. I decided that writing it down and seeing it in my planner would really help keep me on track with this new goal. I love the feeling of getting a card in my mailbox from a crafty friend. I hope that I can spread the love and do the same! I hope you are inspired too!
Here is a full list of all the stops on the hop...
Simon Says is giving away a fun prize pack for every stop on today's hop. Don't forget to leave a comment and you could win! That's 12 chances! :) A random winner will be chosen and announced on January 23rd.
Thanks so much for stopping in today!
Supply List:
I LOVE your card and love your idea of sending happy mail. There is nothing better than getting happy mail!!!
ReplyDeleteeeeek!!!! so cute!!!! love the green color!!!!!
ReplyDeleteLove the card and the colors you used
ReplyDeleteThis is such a fun and cheerful card!
ReplyDeletepretty colors
ReplyDeleteI only wish to be able to make more cards and keep sending them out. Love SSS Better Together Release, the whole idea of celebrating life is truly wonderful. I definitely want to receive happy mail than bills in the mail! :)
ReplyDeleteLove your cards...the colors make me smile!! Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteSo lovely. I love the layered envelopes on the front. Can't wait to get that stamp set.
ReplyDeleteI love the unique colors in this card and envelope! They are a lot of fun and very creative! TFS :)
ReplyDeleteGorgeous card and color. And your matching envelope is awesome!
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing :)
Laurie this is just incredible... love every product you used here. Wait, win them? Count me in!!!
ReplyDelete=] MIchele
Love this fun, happy card! The green is perfect!
ReplyDeleteVery pretty! it's fresh and reminds me that spring will soon be here (it will won't it???)
ReplyDeleteTFS
Dolly
Happy Mail is one of my favourite phrases, cool card... Cool Idea. Great Card... Thank you for sharing the technique and also a chance to win some goodies... Wishing everyone a fantastic 'Better Together' Launch we are all in it together...
ReplyDeleteSuch a pretty and happy card!!! LOVE those fresh green stripes and the multi-colored envies!!! LOVE it!!!
ReplyDeleteSUCH a cheery card! Love it! Anyone would be delighted to received that happy mail in their mailbox. :)
ReplyDeleteSuch a sweet and cheery card, love it!!!
ReplyDeleteSuch a fun, bright card! Love it! Thanks for the opportunity to win!
ReplyDeleteI know that I would love to get such a fun and happy card in the mail from one of my crafty friends. So darn cute!
ReplyDeleteGreat card! So cheerful
ReplyDeleteLove your card - like the unusual color for valentines day.
ReplyDeleteLove that Green Apple colour. Sweet card.
ReplyDeleteLovely card with the sweet apple green colour!
ReplyDeleteFantastic colors!!! Love this card ♥
ReplyDeletegreat matching envelope!
ReplyDeleteBright and cheerful card. Thank you for sharing.
ReplyDeleteWhat a happy card - love it! Great idea - adding the glitter on top of the Glossy Accented heart.
ReplyDeleteOh, I love that stamp set!! Love how you pulled it all together for your card and envelope!
ReplyDeleteGreat card!! I love this stamp set so much! Love the green apple too!
ReplyDeleteLove the card!
ReplyDeleteI love the happy mail set! Super cute! The envelope is awesome!
ReplyDeleteVery nice card - anyone would love to get this in their mailbox!
ReplyDeleteI love your cheerful little envelopes, as well as the stamp on the exterior envelope!
ReplyDeleteEven wonderful and fantastic.
ReplyDeleteBest regards, Synnöve
i'm not a fan of lime green, but yeah it works here indeed happy mail, made me smile, so that's good! great card i might be converted to greens lol
ReplyDeleteOMG Your Valentines are are so cute, pretty and definitely extremely unique in style and color I love them!!! I too love your awesome idea of the matching envelopes is one outstanding clever and creative idea. I truly love your style it's unique and totally out of the box. I love it. WOW!!
ReplyDeleteYOU so ROCK!!
LOVE happy mail.... LOL
ReplyDeleteYour card is fabulous! I love the way you tied the card and envelope together. One of my goals is to send more cards and I have my list in my planner too. Good luck!
ReplyDeleteI love that card! So bright and cheerful. Who wouldn't love to get that as Happy Mail. Thanks for your idea on sending cards out every month, I'm going to try to do that too.
ReplyDeleteLove these colours that you created with! Bright and cheery!
ReplyDeleteThis card is beautiful! I love it.
ReplyDeleteI got this stamp set in one of the monthly kits and it is one of my favorites!! Love this card
ReplyDeleteLove the card and matching envelope
ReplyDeleteLove the colors on this card!
ReplyDeleteLove this card! Thanks for the ideas and inspiration! ;-)
ReplyDeleteAnyone would love to get this happy mail!
ReplyDeleteLovely card, THX
ReplyDeleteLove this card and the envelope!!!
ReplyDeleteThat envelope and cardstock combination are wonderful. Love the use of the stamps and the little envelopes!
ReplyDeleteoh.. I´m very excited... I ordered the rectangle dies.. Thanks for sharing your lovely card...
ReplyDeleteand sending YOU lovely wishes from germany
Very pretty!
ReplyDeletelove that you decorated the envelope as well - cute card
ReplyDeleteSuch a great card. Wonderful job! Love those cute little envelopes.
ReplyDeleteSuper duper card. One of the best of the hop. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteNow I know what to do with this stamp set, that I already have. So cute, love "Happy Mail".
ReplyDeleteBeautiful card. Love the color, my favorite. I enjoy so much that you make the matching envelope. When I see the card I have the urgent to open those little envelopes. So cute. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteAdorable, Laurie!! I love that lime green - yum :)
ReplyDeleteFresh and cute! I love it!
ReplyDeleteI ordered this set the minute I saw it! Thanks for the inspiration!
ReplyDeleteGreat example of the stamp set. simple and beautifully designed.
ReplyDeleteCute with the matching envelope!
ReplyDeleteGreat card thanks for the chance to win!
ReplyDeleteSuch a cute, happy card!
ReplyDeleteGreat New Years Resolution. Nice card and I like the matching envelope as well.
ReplyDeleteThis card is so pretty! love it!
ReplyDeleteoh my heart!! I just love this card and the colours!!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful card! Love the shade of green you have used. Just want all the new SSS collection.
ReplyDeleteLaurie - I LOVE this card!! From the fresh colors to that striped background (I NEED that stencil!!) to those darling little envelopes to the yummy sentiment... love it all!! FABULOUS card, my friend!!! And I hear you about sending cards, I too am horrible about it... I need to make a mental note to send more happy mail, perhaps some of these products are just what I need to give me that boost to do just that!! ;)
ReplyDeleteLove the way you combined the envelope! Great design!
ReplyDeleteThis card is very sweet. It made me think about a mini envelope die that Ihave. I would be cute to work a mini sentiment into a card like this;.
ReplyDeleteVery cute! I like that stamp set (my husband is a letter carrier)!
ReplyDeleteAdorable card - and using one of my favorite colors - lime green!
ReplyDeleteSuper cute! I like that it doesn't use red or pink as the primary color. Great card!
ReplyDeleteLove the card, Love the design, Love the color. I just adore that lil envelope stamp. It has to be the sweetest. Thank you for sharing you're work. Beautiful
ReplyDeleteYour card is my favorite one on the blog hop! And that envelope is too cute! Thanks for the inspiration.
ReplyDeleteThis is a very cool card and envelope. I love the green you used and how you used the stencil to make the background. What a great idea to start sending out five cards a month. Everyone loves to receive handmade cards and your friends will be thrilled.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful, elegant card...love the Green Apple card stock and the envelope images. TFS.
ReplyDeleteSuper cute card!! Love how you stamped on the envelope too!
ReplyDeleteFun card! And I love the stamping on the envelope too!
ReplyDeleteSo cute and fresh! I'm in love with the idea of happy mail!
ReplyDeleteLaurie I LOVE this fun card!!
ReplyDeleteLaurie this is so gorgeous! That is my fav SSS green and your card is so sweet! ♥
ReplyDeletesuper pretty card!
ReplyDeleteSuch a cute card! Love the green.
ReplyDeleteEnvelope stamps are my favorites
ReplyDeleteFabulous colour combination - that bright green colour is so refreshing. Sending Happy Thoughts is a terrific new stamp set from Simon Says Stamp!
ReplyDeleteLove your bright and cheery happy mail card. That color is just refreshing. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteThis is just delightful!! What a happy card!
ReplyDeleteLove your card! Its so elegant and pretty! Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteThis card is so cute. I love the green stripes and the base color too. Very cheerful card.
ReplyDeleteI absolutely love the colors. So bright and cheerful. Thanks for sharing!!
ReplyDeleteTotally makes me happy!
ReplyDeleteYour card is very cute! I love your resolution! I have so many cards just sitting in photo boxes. I should probably send them out.
ReplyDeleteThere is something about diagonal strips that catch my eye every time. Your card is great!
ReplyDeleteYour card is great!!! Love those mini envelopes!
ReplyDeleteI would love to get this card in the mail. I LOVE happy mail. Just beautifully done! Thank you.
ReplyDeleteI love the font of these new stamps. Your card would definitely cheer someone ones day.
ReplyDeleteSuch a happy card Laurie! Love it completely! :)
ReplyDeleteLove your idea of sending 5 cards a month out! My cards need to find a happy home too. And I love the happy feeling your card gives off:) Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteThis card just makes me happy! LOVE how you stamped the envelopes and the stitching really brings it all together nicely! That green paper ROCKS! TFS!
ReplyDeleteI'm loving the green! Great card! Your friend is lucky to have such great happy mail coming to her :) Love the simplicity in design and use of colour.
ReplyDeleteI love the tiny envelopes used on this card, too cute. The tiny heart is precious. The colors are so cheerful. Mom would really appreciate a card like this!
ReplyDeleteLove your cute card and envelope. Great colors. Going to try your idea of more mailings. Thanks.
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful and striking card. I love the cute mini envelopes and the colour scheme you used is fantastic. The matching envelope looks amazing too x x
ReplyDeleteLove your card. The soft colors and the clean design are so attractive. The cute little envelopes are great and the sentiment stamps look great on this card. Super job!! TFS
ReplyDeleteYour friend is sure to love this bright and cheerful card! I really like the colors you chose and the matching envelope is the perfect touch.
ReplyDeleteCute, cute card and envelope....loving the green. Great ideas on this blog hop!
ReplyDeletewho doesnt love some happy mail. love the card.
ReplyDeleteI love this card and envelope. I have lots of pen pals and this would be the perfect card for them. I am ordering these right now.
ReplyDeleteI use this stamp set all the time when I decorate my envelopes. Great card!
ReplyDeleteWhat a great card! I love how your did the little envelopes. I am putting this happy mail on my wish list :)
ReplyDeleteA super cute card and I love the different colors of the envelopes. TFS
ReplyDeleteSuper idea to stack the envelopes. That shiny heart is perfect!
ReplyDeleteI love the color scheme of this card! It is so pretty.
ReplyDeleteWhat gorgeous card and happy spring colors!
ReplyDeleteLove the envelope. Great spring colors!
ReplyDeletelove this card, and I actually have the stamps! thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteYour friend is going to love this card... very simple and cute! Love the color combination. Great idea for using your planner to remind/track the cards.
ReplyDeleteSo bright & cheerful. Love it!
ReplyDeleteLove your card! Who doesn't love happy mail? My goal for 2015 is the same as yours! Can't wait to get this stamp set!
ReplyDeleteAwesomeness in a card, how wonderful is that!!!!!
ReplyDeleteSimple and colourful, love it!
ReplyDeleteI love your matching envie, Laurie...so clever! Thanks so much for sharing your projects with us!
ReplyDeleteLove your card
ReplyDeleteand especially love the envelope!
totally gorgeous!!
ReplyDeleteI love the color! It is so vibrant and cheerful. The layout and overall design are great. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteI love this stamp set and your card makes me like it even more!
ReplyDeleteSuch a cute card
ReplyDeleteLove your card. Those colors are fantastic. Love the handwritten stamp sentiment.
ReplyDeleteI love how you used this stamp set and your choice of colors, love the green apple. What a heart warming idea to promise yourself you'll send out 5 cards each month. Who wouldn't love to receive one of your cards.
ReplyDeleteSuch a beautiful card and know someone will love to receive this.
ReplyDeleteI love your card and I especially love your resolution. Your 5 people each month will be delighted to get your happy mail!
ReplyDeleteLove the colors especially. It's good to remember that everything doesn't have to be pink or red for Valentines Day.
ReplyDeleteSo fun!
ReplyDeleteThis is so super cute! I love the bright colors!
ReplyDeleteCute card! Love those tiny envelopes and the colors you used.
ReplyDeleteLove the envelopes! Cute card!!
ReplyDeleteI love the cards! I want this little envelope stamp so bad!
ReplyDeleteSuch a gorgeous card and envelope!!! that green is so striking!! I love it!!!
ReplyDeleteLove your card! Colors are so great together !
ReplyDeleteGotta have the green colour cardstock.....gorgeous!!!
ReplyDeleteSo pretty, Laurie! Who wouldn't love to get that happy mail?
ReplyDeleteWho doesn't love to get some happy mail?! Great card. I love those little envelopes.
ReplyDeleteLove All the envelopes it just makes the card.
ReplyDeleteLove it!
ReplyDeleteI love this...fabulous zingy colours.
ReplyDeleteFab! Happy colors!
ReplyDeleteI LOVE this card! Such fresh colors! And the stamping on the envelope is great!
ReplyDeleteGreen is my favorite color! This card makes me HAPPY! Mahalo for sharing!!
ReplyDeleteThis is a great idea and the colors are amazing! They make me happy and feel like spring could be here any moment!
ReplyDeleteI love the little envelope stamp and the green!!! Your card and envelope are beautiful!
ReplyDeleteGreat choice of colors and an excellent idea to stay in touch with your loved ones:) will def try cause I miss my friend :)
ReplyDeleteI really like your card, what a cute idea. I really like the diagonal stencil background too! Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteWhat a fabulous card, Laurie ... the diagonal stripes are wonderful ... love the sentiment ... love how you've stamped the envelope! Anita :)
ReplyDeleteVery cool colors and so cut card!
ReplyDeleteSo neat and cool! Love that you decorated the envelope too!!
ReplyDeleteLove the color. Great card can be used for lots of different occasions or just a smile.
ReplyDeleteThat shade of green! So love it!
ReplyDeleteI love love love this card!! Love this set and want it SOOOOO MUCH!!!
ReplyDeleteHappy mail, indeed! Love your bright, happy card! It's sure to bring a smile and some sunshine to your friend. Thanks for the inspiration!
ReplyDeleteLove that stamp set - love the card - it is so bright :) I also love to send cards - and for me it is no less happiness than receiving them :))) sometimes even more :)))
ReplyDeleteVery cute. I like all the different envelopes.
ReplyDeleteLove your card! The green makes it pop! Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteSpreading smiles every month is a great goal to set.
ReplyDeleteI like the card! Thanks foe the inspiration!
ReplyDeleteLove the green! Super bright happy colors, adorable
ReplyDeleteAwww, cute! I really like your color combination, and the font in that sentiment is to die for!
ReplyDeleteLove everything about this!!!
ReplyDeleteWhat a fun card, love the colors!
ReplyDeleteI absolutely love this card... I may have to CASE it :D
ReplyDeleteBeautiful! love the colors you used and the happy mail stamp on the back of the envelope.
ReplyDeleteReally cute. Love the envelope too.
ReplyDeleteI agree, an envelope is needed for hand made cards.
ReplyDeleteVery cute.
ReplyDeleteI love all things Apple green... This card is right up my alley.... happy mail, for sure....
ReplyDeleteI love your card! Its so bright and cheerful! The colors you chose are so good together.
ReplyDeleteso cute and pretty!
ReplyDeleteLove these colors together...love more the design of the card with all those sweets envelopes.
ReplyDeleteReally enjoy your cards.
ReplyDeleteCute happy mail card and I love the matching envie!
ReplyDeleteLove the colors and the matching envelope!
ReplyDeleteThis is such a happy happy card! I love the matching envelope, and I agree with you - I need to send out more cards too!! Thanks for motivating me!
ReplyDeleteLove the colors, and the envelope stamp is fun!
ReplyDeleteLove, love, love our card! The mail set is a must have.
ReplyDeleteSuch a happy card and cute envelope too.
ReplyDeleteThis green apple color is perfect for creating a super happy card!
ReplyDeleteReally love the color combinations; makes me happy!
ReplyDeleteCute idea - everyone should get happy mail every day! And I always love that lime green...definitely puts me in the happy camp!
ReplyDeleteYour card is so pretty, it would be a joy to receive!
ReplyDeleteVery pretty cards.Love the colors.
ReplyDeleteSo sweet! I love the little cluster of colored envelopes.
ReplyDeleteI so love that stamp set and with the new sending and wishing dies...pure perfection. Love your envelope colors, and the patterned papers. Such a fun card.
ReplyDeleteSweet and simple. Love it!
ReplyDeleteThat's the perfect card to make someone's day! I've been eyeing that stamp set, now it's climbing the list!
ReplyDeleteI love your New Year's resolution. Great card too!
ReplyDeleteVery cute card. And I love the idea of sending at least 5 cards a month. I usually only send cards for birthdays and holidays, but I really should start making others!
ReplyDeleteVery cute card.
ReplyDeleteI loved that you carried the theme of your sweet card onto the envelope! Makes a complete package that way. Great idea!
ReplyDeleteAwesome! Love these fresh colors!
ReplyDeleteWow amazing card!
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