Friday, December 31, 2010

2011 Essential Items!

HAPPY NEW YEARS EVE!

As you all know, the year of 2010 is coming to a close. Tomorrow, we will embark on the year 2011! Can you believe we've really been in the 2000's for a decade?! I can't...time flies!

To help start off the new year, Stephanie and I have compiled a list of 10 Essential Items for the year 2011! These items are great quality and will help you expand your crafty side! : D

#1: Fiskars Paper Trimmer
Despite the fact that not everyone at Simon Says Stamp hangs out in the warehouse all day, everyone definitely knows where the Fiskars Paper Trimmer is. Why? It's super popular because it works so well! You'll never have to worry about your edges not being straight again!

#2: Tim Holtz Paper Distresser
If you paid attention during the 12 Tags of Christmas, you may have noticed that this is one of Tim Holtz's favorite products. It's easy to used and it gives great results!

#3: Copic Markers
I've said it before and I'll say it again: Copic Markers are the best! Why? They make blending easy. No more coloring lines. We've even made it easy and compiled Blending Kits for different colors!

#4: New Cuttlebug Machine
It's a new and improved design for your embossing needs! You can even craft at a friend's house and carry this with you, thanks to that neat little handle. It folds up nicely for compact storage, too!

#5: Craft Scrubbie by Ranger
Feeling Inky? Grab a Craft Scrubbie and clean up!! It's seriously like magic. I don't know how they do it! (Hint: keep an eye out for Blog Candy on this blog!)

#6: Adhesives Extreme Value Pack by American Crafts
It's got lots of different glue dot sizes and runners for your adhesive needs. They're in pretty colors too, don't ya think?

#7: The Glitter Clean Up Cloth by Martha Stewart
I remember a janitor in elementary school complaining about teachers letting us use glitter. He said, "they use glitter in one room and it ends up in every room in the school and never goes away! I leave with glitter on me too!" Martha's brilliant in coming up with this - it'll clean up the glitter so it won't end up all over!

#8: Stitch Sew Quick Sewing Machine
I know I feel somewhat jealous whenever I see cards that are stitched - they're just so put together and stitching adds a fun texture to help grab the eye!!

# 9: Mounting Foam
Add this to your unmounted stamps to help you stamp! Don't have unmounted stamps? Use it as a stamping surface to make sure to get a great image every time!

#10: Adventure Glimmer Mist Kit
The distressing technique is not going to go away anytime soon. Neither will glitter. Add color to your creations using the Adventure Glimmer Mist Kit! It comes with 4 mists that will not only give you an intro if you're unfamiliar, but they're smaller sized bottles so you can sample different colors!

***Dear Customers & Readers: We want to know what YOUR essential items are! If you tell us and join our following, we'll even give you a chance to win BLOG CANDY! For every 20 answers we receive, we'll give out 1 Craft Scrubbie by Ranger!***
Have a safe, crafty, & Happy New Year!
-Sarah
Sarah@SimonSaysStamp.com

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Thursday, December 30, 2010

Bring in the NEW YEAR with HERO ARTS!



Make your New Years resolution to be inspired by Hero Arts' NEW 2011 merchandise. Many NEW Cling, Clear, Wood Mounted Stamps and Accessories!


Flower Wreath


Live Life


Dancing with Flowers

Here are some FABULOUS inspirations from the talented designers from Hero Arts :)



Not only do we carry the NEW Clear Stamps Blossom Art, Dictionary Greeting and Layered Flowers, but Simon Says Stamp carries the other following materials used to make this card:

Light Yellow Accent Pearls
Lace Ribbon
Everyday Sayings Clear Stamp
Chalk Ink: Grass
Kraft Notecards with Envelopes
Grass Layering Papers
Eggshell Layering Papers



Out with the old, in with the NEW. Make your cards POP this new year with Hero Arts' My Type Cling Stamp :)

I want to give a very special thank you to the talented Hero Arts' designers that keep on inspiring us everyday. Hope that everyone has a FABULOUS and safe New Year!!!

Happy 2011!
:) Fran

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Wednesday, December 29, 2010

THE Latest Challenge: Celebrate & Party!!!

Ok... How fun will this Challenge be? The answer: Extremely fun! You can't go wrong with celebration. Please join us in the Simon Says Stamp Challenge to Celebrate & Party to bring in the New Year! You just might be a lucky winner of a $50.00 gift voucher to Simon Says Stamp! Feel free to use the bottle card template, created by the lovely Domi!

Here is what our ingenious Design Team has created for the Challenge! Be Inspired:

Jane, those bubbles are SO COOL! Jane used Bubbling Tilda by Magnolia, Scalloped Ovals by Spellbinders, Cappella paper by Basic Grey, Stickles & Perfect Pearl Glimmer Mist by Ranger, AND Walnut Stain Distress Ink & the Vintage Market Die by Tim Holtz.

Heather, nice work with the foil top! - those Gold Stickles really make it look real!! Heather also used Stardust Stickles & Pearl Glimmer Mist by Ranger, Olive a Party by House Mouse for the image, and Spellbinders Round Nestabilities by Spellbinders. Need a red rose? Try Trellis Roses in Coral Rose by Prima and add some Stickles for sparkle!

Christine, these colors look great and I love the combination of stamps that you used! Christine used Friend Flags, Happy Definition, & Punch Chalk Ink by Hero Arts. She also used Tilda with Birthday Cake by Magnolia, and some Scissors and Glues & Adhesives.

Lorraine, I love that you stitched on this card!! The coloring on the bottle and card really compliment each other too : ) Lorraine used Copic Markers, Merry Christmas Paper by Echo Park, the Celebrate Set by Crafter's Companion (CComp), Prismacolor pencils, and Stardust Stickles by Ranger. She also used Grungeboard Die Cut Stars, the Lattice Arch border punch by Martha Stewart and a white paint dabber.

Chris I love the layers and layout of this! The distressing looks fabulous as well! Chris used Vintage Photo Distress Ink & the Vintage Shabby Paper Pack by Tim Holtz, a Tattered Angels Glimmer Mist - like Crushed Shells, the Sending Sunshine Stamp Set by Simon Says Stamp (its an exclusive - only we carry it!), Hero Arts Gemstones, and a Spellbinders set.

Jo, I'm loving the color scheme you used!! Jo used Labels 1 & Stars by Spellbinders, Silver Glitter like the kind by Martha Stewart, a transfer by Melissa Frances called Holiday, Say it With Pearls by Prima, and Scrolls by Maya Road. If you'd like some pretty blue paper like what Jo used, check out New England Stars by Magnolia!

Mandy, this is so sweet! I love the pastels and sparkle! Mandy used the Yummy Tummy Paper & an image by Magnolia, Glimmer Mist, and Glitter, Distress Inks, Pearls by Prima, and Baby Girl Brads by American Crafts.

Domi, I love the texture on here! The different browns look great together as well. Domi used Chocolate Mocha roses by Prima, Vintage Photo Distress Ink Pad & an Ink Blending Tool by Tim Holtz, pearls (you might be able to color these brown with Copics!), twine, a Scallop Dot Punch,

Debby, I love the patterns and bright colors! The punch is gorgeous too! Debby used All White Jeweled Florettes by Petaloo, Restoration papers by Crate Paper, and the Modern Garland Punch set by Martha Stewart. The image is by Magnolia.

To the Design Team:
Thanks so much for inspiring all of us this year!!! I know I have enjoyed seeing your artistic creations each week. I can't wait to see what the New Year brings!!! : ) Have a fun, safe New Year!

Sincerely,
Sarah
Sarah@SimonSaysStamp.com

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Tuesday, December 28, 2010

Let's get CRAFTY!


Angel Blessings

Start of the New Year right with these darling stamp sets from Crafty Secrets! They are so versatile and fun! There are literally endless amounts of projects that you can create! A very special thanks to the talented designers that provided the inspiration for us today!


Summertime Image & Journal Notes


Postcard Kit Baby Girl

Crafty Secrets brings a vintage, shabby chic charm to a variety of projects, just look at these great inspirations!


Material Girl

Until tomorrow...keep CRAFTING! ;)


Steph

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Monday, December 27, 2010

Where does the time go?


New Years Tilda

Maybe it's much too early in the game, oh, but I thought I'd ask you just the same...what are you doing New Years, New Years EVE? There I go...singing again. Good song. How would you like to sing along with Tilda?


Hickory Dickory Dock Rubber Stamp

This perfectly whimsical stamp en-captures an adorable still moment of a treasured nursery rhyme.


Clockworks Cuttlebug Folder

Embossing at it's best! Time's a ticking away and this way cool folder is so versatile and great for a wide variety of projects! And did you know that the Cuttlebug Machine has had a face lift? Check it out!!

Paddington Paper Pack

Super awesome paper pack from 7 Gypsies...just in time!! Contains 48 double sided 6 x 6 sheets of paper, it's a great value!


Chipboard Buttons

Graphic 45 has BEAUTIFUL paper but don't overlook embellishments in their line...very versatile!

***BLOG CANDY ALERT! How would you like some goodies to start the year off right? Join our following and comment one of your favorite 'times' from 2010 and you could win! I will announce a winner next week! Good luck!


Steph

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Sunday, December 26, 2010

Little Yellow Bicycle: Cupcake Love

Don't let Valentine's Day sneak up on you this year! The Cupcake Love by Little Yellow Bicycle has got you covered for Valentine's Day and Birthdays. The Decorative Edged Tablet has papers for your Valentine card and scrapbooking needs. Not sending a lot of Valentine's cards this year? They're also perfect for the girly girl in your life!

Everyone loves a party! Epoxy Raindot Stickers can work as sprinkles or as confetti. Party on.

Edge your scrapbook pages or cards with Cupcake Love Canvas Stickers! A bonus: because they are canvas, they are more durable than paper stickers and can wrap around your creation, if you like.

These Specialty Tags are big enough to write on - just the right fit to tie onto a bouquet of flowers, a gift bag, etc. What I love most: the fact that there are lines to list. Create a list of what you love about someone or use the coupon tag to write personalized coupons.

Add some flair, chip it up with Cupcake Love Chipboard Shapes! Not only do they add instant 3D, but there are lots of 'em so you can decorate not 1 card or page, but many!

Is it just me or are you feeling the urge to bake/eat some cupcakes now? : )
Have a relaxing day!
-Sarah
Sarah@Simon SaysStamp.com

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Saturday, December 25, 2010

Merry Christmas from Tilda


Snowy Hug

To all of you that celebrate the holiday, the Simon team would like to send you the warmest wishes of a very very Merry Christmas. May it be a happy day for you and yours filled with belly laughs, warm memories, and lots of cheer! Magnolia stamps always make me smile, so I thought what better content for today? (ATTENTION Magnolia fans...a NEW collection is coming SOON.... SHHHHH... ;))


Tilda w/Fir


Tilda w/Bell


Tilda & Edwin on Ice

Don't forget to pick up your copy of the BEAUTIFUL Christmas Magnolia Ink Magazine...this is a collector's item, with tricks, inspiration, and ideas for all year long!


Christmas Magnolia Ink

Thanks for reading and on behalf of Tilda & myself, Have yourself a Merry Little Christmas :)

Steph

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Friday, December 24, 2010

Tim Holtz RULES!


Design Ruler

If you are just beginning your collection of Tim Holtz accessories and tools you may be a little overwhelmed, and even if you're an aficionado you may be unsure of exactly what tools are a necessity for crafters. You may not know, or you may have it (and LOVE it) but the Design Ruler, well for lack of a better term, RULES! It is SO much more than a typical ruler, check out Tim, demoing it below! Check out his blog for lots of other cool ideas too!



We really enjoyed following along with this years 12 Tags of Christmas and don't forget, you can use all of these awesome techniques ALL YEAR LONG!


Steph

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