January 23, 2013

Simon Says Stamp Valentine’s Day Blog Hop and Giveaway





Love is in the air and Simon Says Stamp has made it even more fun to create projects to show someone that you love them with their 2013 Valentine's Day release.
I was asked to create a project using something from this release to share in today's Valentine's Day Blog Hop.

I decided to make a few projects using some of my favourite colours for Valentine's Day - Red, Kraft, Aqua and White and the great new exclusives from Simon Says Stamp.

(Edited to add:  A lot of people have asked how I made the bottlecap magnets so I've decided to create more with the SSS February card kit and do a video! Watch for that here on the blog in a few days!)

Happy Valentine's Day!




I created the card using a Hero Arts notecard and attached the focal part of the card with foam adhesive to give it some dimension. The kitties are stamped on Neenah Solar White cardstock, coloured with Copics and cut out. I adhered them to the card and then added a piece of the SSS exclusive woodgrain paper that I inked with Gathered Twigs Distress Ink. I stamped the sentiment and stamped and cut out the heart. I added Stardust Stickles to the heart and added it to the card with foam adhesive.
The candy is a glassine bag with a topper adhered on top. I cut out Pool Layering paper with a Spellbinders die and then added stamped/diecut hearts with some gems and washi tape to complete it.


Valentine's Day Card and Candy




Supplies:






Valentine's Day Magnets 
 



For the magnets, I flattened bottle caps and punched out 1" circles for the insides. I stamped on them with various stamps from the SSS releases and then adhered them to the bottle caps. I filled the entire cap with glossy accents and let dry overnight.You can get this exact same look with epoxy circle stickers that stick right inside the cap and need no drying time. I used glossy accents because I wanted my magnets to have a vintage look (letting the glossy accents sit directly on the ink makes it smear a bit and take on a bit of a yellow tinge)


Supplies:




GIVEAWAY!!!

And now for the giveaway!!
Leave a comment on this blog post and one lucky winner will receive a Simon goodie bag (if you know Heidi, it will be a good one!!). We will draw the winner on Thursday morning 1/31/13 at 9:00am EST so be sure to leave your comment by then.

Thanks so much for visiting my stop on the hop!
The next stop on the Simon Says Stamp Valentine's Day blog hop is the amazing and extremely talented Jana Millen!
If while hopping, you encounter a broken link, you can go back to the beginning here for links to everyone who is participating in the hop.

Steph :-)

588 comments:

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Annette said...

oh my word how totally adorable.. I love your fun cards..thanks for sharing..

RaeChel said...

Oh my gosh the magnets - how cute!

crave- said...

love the magnets!

Sarah J. Moerman said...

Fabulous cards and treat bag, Steph! Love the colors!

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Margie said...

Great cards and treat bag-love the magnets!

Aubrey said...

This collection looks awesome!

elli thomas said...

Such a cute card! Thanks for sharing your inspiration with us :)

elli thomas said...

Such a cute card! Thanks for sharing your inspiration with us :)

amanda-levy said...

I love the Purrrfect card! So cute!!

heidi @ ggip said...

Very pretty and sweet!

luluvision said...

So full of inspiration! Thanks so much for sharing this!

Nisha said...

Great valentine's projects :) Those magnets are so cute!

Laura C said...

So Cute!!

Kelly Booth said...

These are just AWESOME!!! Love your Creations.....

sanoor said...

love the cats :)

u dont have to know said...

the magnets are adorable!

Gitte said...

It looks amazing, love the colors

Betty said...

Good use of the magnets....very cute! Thanks for sharing

Beate said...

Your projects are too too cute! <3

[.ChÚaÑMíN.] said...

A very cute card! :D love it. ;)

Andrea Cassola said...

Those magnets are a great idea!

Claudine C. said...

Love, love, love the bottle cap magnets, so cool and what an amazing set of cards. I also love the idea of the goodie bag, very cute!!

aaga said...

All 3 are purrr-fect! TFS! :)

lenny said...

Oh my...love your Valentine's projects!! the tag on the gift bag is so adorable!! ;)

SueZee Alg said...

So cute and I love the bottle cap magnet idea-I have to try this one.

Jill B said...

Wonderful. Love the cards. The goodie bag is cute!

theCook said...

Love the magnets card!

Lang said...

Very cute card. Wonderful idea!

Hilette Wright said...

love the magnets

Shannon said...

adorable thanks for sharing!

Jolie Samuel said...

LOVE the concepts you came up with. So cute and fun. TFS!

Jana said...

You ROCKED these Stephanie. Thank you!

Leslie Hanna said...

LOVE those magnets!

Jeanne said...

Your cards are beautiful! Thanks for the inspiration!

fourjacksonsmn at hotmaildotcom

Jingle said...

Oh, how adorable! I am so loving the magnets and your card is just fabulous!

Rachel said...

wow! great projects! I love the coloring you did on the cats and what you did with that woodgrain paper-what a great idea! those magnets are so cool too!

Debra said...

What a cute trat bag, I especially like the pop up hearts!

maria valderez said...

Very pretty and sweet!

Joy said...

What a sweet card and the magnets are adorable!

Jinglesmom said...

Love the magnets idea!

Melissa Boo said...

Magnets! What a great idea.

Bloesemfee said...

You really did a great job creating this lovely things. Thanks for sharing!

Chitra Nair said...

Awesome card and love those magnets..

Maryann said...

Your card is gorgeous and I absolutely LOVE those magnets too.

email: Steph@SimonSaysStamp.com said...

2 absolutely beautiful cards, Stephanie! I love the sentiments in the bottle caps too..so cute!

-Stephanie
Simon Says Stamp!

Hannah Jones said...

Thanks for the chance!~

Erin- said...

Those magnets are fantastic. Before I read you post closely, I was looking for the link to buy them. :)

blupixy said...

I am in love with those heart stamps and matching dies! Love your projects! Thanks for the chance to win!

Lizzy C said...

How cool are those bottle caps?! Awesome projects!

JiAQi said...

Your magnets are awesome and so unique. It really makes a special and useful gift. It's really cool that you make your own treat bag as well. thank you so much for sharing. :)

Heidi said...

WHAT!!!!??? THIS IS EXTRAORDINARY!!! GREAT IDEAS! Thanks so much for sharing Stephanie! LOVE LOVE LOVE!!!

StephG. said...

Stephanie, what great projects! The color scheme you chose is very fun. I really like the bottle caps magnets. Thanks for sharing 3 projects!

Beastybunny said...

Great cards! Love those little kitties and the bottle caps are so much fun!

Danee said...

The magnets are fantastic. The colors are vibrant and the designs adorable.

Tamika said...

How did you flatten your bottle caps so perfectly? I love the idea of using them as magnets, thanks for sharing!

FroggieStamps said...

So adorable, I love your color choices! :)
-Kelli

Melitini said...

great ideas! love the magnets! tfs!

Rita said...

Too darn cute, I love!

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Louise said...

Gorgeous creations, makes a beautiful set
Louise :)

Connie said...

Love the topper too!

Sue said...

the magnets are so clever and look great.

Linda Anderson said...

Fun and fabulous! Love your projects.

Linda

Marty said...

Cute idea with the magnets!

Pöydän kulmalla näpertelijä said...

Awesome projects!

christine said...

very creative. thanks for sharing!!

Jan said...

Very flattering card stock colour you used. I could stare at theses cards all day, they are so attractive and fun!

Jeanette M. said...

Awesome projects! I love the colour combo of the red/aqua/white/kraft!

Carol Perry said...

Just love both cards. Love that kitty stamp and those magnets are a really cool idea.

alcaraz valérie said...

Amazing cards. I really love the magnets and the little treat bag !!!!

Varshitha said...

Came here hopping..... am happy visiting new blogs and i am getting inspired with lots of cards and sure i am making some valentine cards today....
love ur soft colored beautiful card .......

Fiorella said...

Love the card (those cats are too funny)and the magnets are a great idea. Thanks for sharing

Gerrina said...

Love the cards and great to make a present this way!

{VICKI} said...

WHAT A GREAT IDEA FOR A GOODIE BAG

rubbergranny said...

Bottle caps galore. Great ideas.

Heather M said...

Love your magnets!! Great ideas!!

jenway9 said...

I'm glad no one can hear me squeal with delight!!!

Tamika said...

Love the bottle caps on that card and your embossing and inking on the wood look for the kitty card!

Pam said...

Please, please, please tell how you flattened the bottle caps...I LOVE them!

Kns said...

Wow, such amazing off the page inspiration! How did you flatten the bottle caps so neatly?

Jacilynn said...

adorable! love the game.
x

Elizabeth Campau said...

How fun! Really love the treat bag!

snappy scrappy said...

Wow...wonderful projects...love the bottle caps!!! Lee-Ann :)
leekubinec@gmail.com

blazen said...

love the cats! so adorable!

Angel Johns said...

Thank you for ALL of this awesome inspiration and for sharing it with all of us.

Jennyroo said...

Looks super cute! Thanks for sharing!

Marcella Spano said...

Thanks for the chance to win! Love this two cute cats!

Divinity said...

super cute!

Rachel K said...

Such awesome projects! I'm in love with those magnets! Can't wait to see your tutorial. :)

Gillian said...

Super cute card and just LOVE those magnets!

elizabeth said...

Love the blue colour of the cute cat card :)

Lena L said...

Gotta be in it to win it ;)

Maeghan Magante said...

The flattened bottle cap idea is just genius! TFS!

Annette said...

love the turquoise with the pinks :)!!!!

RedGem said...

I just love your fun cards... I just love the Furry Animals stamp set.

Eleonor Rigby said...

The second is absolutely genius! I love it!
xo
Eleonor

Kate said...

So cute! Love the bottle caps!

Angel Estes said...

Such sweet cards! Love your cards!

Sheena Joy said...

The kitties on the card are adorable as is the treat bag and the bottle cap magnets are unique!

Alyssa S said...

What fun projects! The woodgrain is fabulous as are the magnets!

nancy y said...

Great projects, funny how the bottle cap art has come back into fashion! I'll have to get my stash back out!

Diane J said...

So thrilled that you are doing a video on the bottle caps next month! How unique an idea using the bottle caps is that!

Laura M. said...

so cute! love the bottle caps! thanks for sharing ;)

Ann K said...

Love the bottlecap magnets - thanks for sharing your talents.

Bridget said...

Bottlecap magnets...who would've thought?! Very cool idea! Thanks for sharing :)

Tania said...

So fun! I LOVE the treat bag!

Anna R. said...

I love these cute cats!! Beautiful card! :)

Craftymv said...

Beautiful projects, love the treat bag! Thank you for sharing!

LaVon Hall said...

Love the magnets! What nice keeper for the recipent.

Buncobuddy said...

Love those kitty stamps. Thanks for sharing and inspiring us.

Saila said...

Love your cards

Diana N. said...

Marvelous cards! Those cats are so cute!

NanW said...

Thanks for sharing your cards.

Craftymv said...

Cute cards, thank you for sharing!

Teresa W. said...

How fun! Love the magnets!

Donna Rinckel said...

Cute, cute, cute! Love the fun ideas, especially the magnets!

Pat said...

These are sooooo cute! Thanks for sharing!

Dana D. said...

So creative! Really liked all you did.

Di said...

Great vintage look on the magnets. Thanks for the tip. Your cards are really cute!

heartforhandmade said...

Love this card inspiration, so adorable. Thanks for sharing

KimC said...

Stephanie, the Loads of Love treat bag is just adorable, how fun to give those to friends. Thanks for sharing your creativity and thanks to SSS for a chance to win their goody bag.

Judy Tuck said...

Such cool cats! Love the little treat bag!

Sandra said...

thanks for the inspiration - the bottle caps are great!
Sandra ltb

pippirose said...

Adore the cats. And the magnets--what a cute idea!
:o)
pippirose59 at gmail dot com

stamplover2011 said...

Cute cards! Love he goodie bag!

Jocelyn said...

Love the cards and the sweet bag topper!

joy said...

Love the magnets - such a clever idea!

Jackie W. said...

Oh my goodness, I love all of your adorable projects! So fun!

FamOrnelas said...

Love your cards! I especially love how you used my favorite candy...cinnamon hearts! :)

Ms. Lucie said...

I adore that candy bag. I will try making it for my teachers. How lovely!

Eva said...

Wow - your cards are stunning! I love the aqua backgrond - it's different and really makes everything pop!

Kristie Goulet said...

Love the candy bag and those magnets are awesome!!!

Shar22 said...

These projects are so cute! Thanks!

Barb Ghig said...

I love all of your projects! Such a pretty card and candy bag topper...and the magnets are a fabulous idea...I LOVE the vintage look of them!
Thank you so much for sharing your creativity with us, and for a chance to win!

Jo Murray said...

Looks like cats rule this Valentine's Day. Lovely design.

Mildred Mildew said...

What a great idea for a Valentine treat for those special people in your life! Easy,fun and appreciated. I will be watching for your tutorial on the magnets,another fun project.

Tricia said...

Great projects, Stephanie! I like your choice of colors.

Trish Klemann said...

Love your projects! The bottle caps are great!

Elizabeth said...

Fantastic projects. Love those magnets, very clever.

gRiSeL™ said...

What fun projects!!! SO cute, especially the treat bag!!! LOVE them all! (:

Miriam Prantner said...

What a fun little ensemble! A little something to read, a little something to eat, and a little something to use everyday. Love it!

Unknown said...

Your cards are so fresh and clean. Love them. Thanks for sharing.

bark3344 said...

Love the magnets

Dixie Cochran said...

Your project are fun! Well done!

Evelin said...

totally cute! :D

Carolina Lam said...

This is great!!!!!! Love the designs!!!!

Yaneri said...

So awesome!!! Love your creations!!! Digging the magnets...super super cute! Fabulous card with the kitties!!

MaryBeth said...

Adorable....love the bottle caps & magnets! Great job!

Marcie Lovett said...

Great ideas. Love the bag topper!

Candyj said...

Girl....so fun! I'm speechless. The magnets, WOW. And just so you know the name of your Blog, priceless! Thanks for sharing.

Barbara F said...

LOVE the card and the magnets! Thanks for sharing and thanks for the inspiration!!

Michelle Axelson said...

Absolutely love each piece! Great ideas!!

Morag said...

The magnet idea is so great and your kitty card is very sweet!

cebelica said...

So cute! Hugs! xx

Laura Jane said...

Looking forward to the bottlecap magnet video...Your gift bag and card is great, however the bottlecap magnets VERY unique!

pdags said...

Wow-the bottlecap magnets are so adorable!

Chark said...

The bottle caps are sooo great!

Anita Braddock said...

super cool Ideas Love the Card and love love the Magnets they are Awesome. love the treat Bag. thanks for sharing and for the chance to win.

Kris P. said...

Your projects are beautiful and so creative.

beaverphyllis said...

Love your projects! Will definitely come back for the bottle cap video! Thanks for doing that for us!

Connie Ludgate said...

cute projects.

Roberta said...

How creative and fun! Thanks for the inspiration and I'll be back for the bottle cap video! Love your work.

Mary Dimercurio Prasad said...

Love the cards and bag topper! All are so cute! Thanks for sharing!

Mary-Anne V said...

What a cute set ...love the magnets and I look forward to seeing how you made them in your tutorial.

Mary J said...

Just so fab, love your style!

Sandi said...

Great job sweetie! Love you! Can't wait to see you in April:)

Lisa's Creative Niche said...

wow this is such a cool set! I love the look of the bottlecaps!

Marie / Legojenta said...

Great projects =) TFS!

Monica said...

So sweet! Great job. :)

Susan Block said...

Adorable and I love the magnets! Great projects!

iruha said...

Great valentine's projects! So Cute :)

Anonymous said...

Very cute cards.

Glenda Demorest
glendademorest@hotmail.com

Unknown said...

the magnets are so cute!
thanks
Holly

Valerie said...

Those magnets are awesome! Thanks for sharing! :)

Jayell said...

Those cats are so cute! Have to get that stamp!

Nancy L. said...

Great idea!

Scrapbookdoll said...

so cool!
love these cards
Marie-Anne

Monica Edwards said...

Totally love how you did this beautiful

Larissa Heskett said...

WoW WoW WoW!! Loving your AMAZING Projects!! THANKS so much for sharing and for the chane to win!! Have a FABULOUS WEEK!! =)

Cheryl Lynn 2011 said...

great cards and love the bottle caps too

butterfly said...

The cats are cute... but wow, wow, wow those bottle caps are fabulous! I'll keep an eye out for the tutorial - thanks so much!
Alison x

m.tabori said...

The kitties are so darn cute, perfect for Valentine card. Thanks for sharing.

Mandee said...

Really cute magnets. I also liked the way you used the washi tape. Thanks for sharing.

Brooke said...

Thanks for the chance to win!

Anonymous said...

Love the magnets! Thanks for sharing. Pat Kinkaid

ayelet said...

great cards!!

Nance said...

Those magnets are awesome idea! Thank you for sharing...

Emma Halvarsson said...

What a cute project!

Rsanchi said...

Very cute. I am so lusting for those heart dies! So many great uses on this blog hop!I love the bottle cap magnets!

Elin Larsson said...

Thanks for the wonderful inspiration! Wonderful work :)

hmong woman said...

Love the color combos and especially the use of texture! Thanks for sharing. :)

Jeanie Gregory said...

Three cute and different Ideas.I will have to try the magnets.

diana said...

Wow, awesome card and magnets!! (And I love cinnamon hearts, too.) TFS ;-)

osirisandloki said...

ok so i am so excited about the magnets! im off to make some for my daughters board in her room!!!

Lynn said...

So cute Steph . TFS

Celtic Scrapper said...

Love it!!

Celtic Scrapper said...

Love it!!

Melissa Isringhaus said...

Love the Bottle Cap Card. The topper is really cute too. Thanks for sharing.

MNJackson said...

Love the bottle cap card too. Great idea on the candy topper as well.

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