01.08.2014

Simon Says ,,, Childrens Summer Vacation Challenge

It’s a very special day on my blog today. I have 2 very cool cards created by 2 very cool chicks – my daughters Olivia and Georgia! Here’s what it’s all about….

Hi all and welcome to another of our annual Simon Says Stamp Children’s Summer Vacation Challenge where we host a special challenge dedicated to our young designers.

It is time for all you crafters to let your children loose in your crafty corners for a few hours. Just close your eyes and set them free to explore their creativity 🙂 You are allowed to hide your Copic Markers and extra special papers and you are allowed to help just a little bit if necessary, but we really want the children to ‘DO IT’ themselves as much as possible.

ANYTHING GOES

This challenge is open to all children aged between 2 and 16 inclusive.

We have not 1, not 2 but 3 surprise parcels of crafty goodies, hand picked by Simon !

For this challenge we have a very special Junior Design Team who I am sure you will agree have done an excellent job.

Please give them a warm welcome and leave comments for them on thir blog posts. Thank You xx

Olivia Davies age 13 used Paper Smooches ‘Calorie Free’ Clear Stamps, Avery Elle Sorbet Collection Paper Pack and Gift tag die collection

Georgia Davies age 12 used Lawn Fawn Love’n Breakfast Clear Stamps and Doodlebug Kraft in Colour paper pack.

Haven’t they done a fantastic job?! I’m a bit scared of what I might have started though – my craft space might get invaded a bit more often from now on!!

You have until August 31st 6pm Ohio time. 11pm UK time, 12 pm CET to join in

You can enter as many times as you like 🙂

GOOD LUCK

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30.07.2014

Simon Says Stamp Wednesday Challenge: Anything Goes

Hi – today sees the start of another new challenge over at the Simon Says Wednesday Challenge blog. The theme of this week’s challenge is ANYTHING GOES and we’re showcasing products from Casual Fridays and Technique Tuesday.

I can’t wait to see the huge variety of designs you talented peeps are going to create this week when ANYTHING GOES!

For my card this week I pulled out this fantastic set from Casual Fridays – Rad. It’s a fun graphic set I think is particularly suited to cards for those teens in your life!

I created a rainbow of colour using Hero Arts Shadow inks and reflected that in the sentiment using Copics.

And as always, the AMAZINGLY generous peeps at Simon Says Stamp always love to reward your efforts with an awesome $50 gift voucher for one one lucky, randomly drawn participant! Yay!!

For lots of fabulous inspiration from the design team and all the challenge details please visit the Simon Says Stamp Wednesday Challenge Blog.

Happy crafting!!!

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16.07.2014

SIMON SAYS STAMP WEDNESDAY CHALLENGE: Dots and Spots.

Hello! Today is a very exciting day for me. In case you didn’t hear my squeals when I got the news, I was picked to join the Design Team at the Simon Says Wednesday Challenge !! And with it being Wednesday and all, here I am to share my first card! I am absolutely honoured to be joining an amazing line up of designers along with my other two newbie pals Virginia Lu and Jenn Shurkus! Check out their amazing blogs (although I’m sure you know perfectly well who they are already)!!

Anyway, onto the challenge. The theme this week is is DOTS AND SPOTS and we’re showcasing products from Paper Smooches.

I can’t wait to see how you interpret this challenge – there are so many options available to you – stamps, paper, embossing folders, stencils… the list is endless!

For my card this week I used the Paper Smooches Spiffy Scooters stamp set and the Borders 1 die collection. Just because I do so love spots I added a bit more dotty interest using the Simon Says Stamp Falling Snow stencil with some Distress Ink in Spun Sugar. And although it doesn’t show as well in the photo as in real life – the sides (I’m sure there’s a technical name for them!!) of the scooter are coated in Prisma glitter and then covered with Glossy Accents – yum!!

NOTE: The papers I’ve used here are currently not in stock at the SSS store but a good alternative can be found HERE!

And as always, the AMAZINGLY generous peeps at Simon Says Stamp love to reward your efforts with an awesome $50 gift voucher for one one lucky, randomly drawn participant! Yay!!