Happy Friday, crafty friends! Welcome to day 1 of the Cozy Hugs release blog hop, which is full of amazing new products! There is a FREE Giant Hugs Card Wrap die available with any $75+ purchase while supplies last, just be sure to use the code COZY. This promotion will expire 10/09 at 11:59 pm ET.
I will put all of the blog hop details at the end of my post, but how about we get to my cards first? I did some rainbow ink blending with one of the newest cling stamps!
Let It Snow & Merry Christmas Blessings card set
Card size: Mini Slimline - 3.25" x 6.25" (inches) & A2 - 4.25" x 5.5" (inches)
FEATURED PRODUCTS - complete supply list, linked to multiple sources.
Here is a quick rundown of how to create these cards:
- Step 1 - Stamp layer the main image in reds and aqua.
- Step 2 - Dry emboss two snowflake backgrounds.
- Step 3 - Do all the diecutting, including snowflakes, ornament & the scalloped frame.
- Step 4 - Stamp the secondary sentiments, and either trim or diecut with a banner die.
- Step 5 - Assemble each card as shown, popping up some layers with foam adhesive for added dimension.
- Step 6 - Accent with glitter circles and Glitter Drops to finish.
Quick Note: I used the circle chads from the snowflake diecuts as snow on the mini slimline card. I don't like to waste glitter paper, so if I can use the chads in some way...I will!
Tip: Many of these dies are very intricate. I used my metal shim on many of them in order to get a good, clean cut.
PRIZES
Simon Says Stamp is giving away a $25 coupon to every stop on the hop from the blog comment section. They will choose the winners and post on the Simon Says Stamp store blog on Wednesday. Winners can email SSS to claim their prize.
BLOG HOP LINK LIST
Simon Says Stamp Blog
Nina-Marie Trapani
Caly Person
Nichol Spohr
Cathy Zielske
Amy Rysavy
Suzy Plantamura
Keisha Charles
Yana Smakula
Sidnie Des Jardins
Heather Ruwe
Bibi Cameron
Cheiron Brandon
Anna-Karin Evaldsson
Lisa Addesa
Lea Lawson
Barb Engler
Be sure to hop along and leave comments along the way for your best chance to win one of the prizes. Finally, if you'd like to see even MORE inspiration from this release, check out the Cozy Hugs gallery. And be sure to link up YOUR creations too!
There will also be more images of this card on my Instagram post later this morning! Before you move along to the next stop, I wanted to invite you to follow me on social media before you move on with your day.
SUPPLY LIST
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66 Comments
Oct 12, 2022, 9:05:30 AM
Nancy E Carroll - Nice work! TFS
Oct 11, 2022, 8:46:50 PM
Shar Zar - Very pretty snow card design.
Oct 11, 2022, 7:40:31 PM
Kit A - The Let it Snow card is too cute! I love the nontraditional colors!
Oct 10, 2022, 7:20:02 PM
roxanne tellini - These are beautiful. My favorite part is the cream snowflake behind the Merry ornament die cut. It pops so nicely off the white.
Oct 10, 2022, 5:50:36 PM
Anastasia Campbell - Beautiful cards!
Oct 10, 2022, 8:58:39 AM
Maureen Reiss - These are Adorable cards!!!!
Oct 9, 2022, 4:57:35 PM
Karen Baughman - Great cards. Love how you combined different products.
Oct 9, 2022, 2:46:22 PM
Mirella ROGAN - These are so awesome, Lea! Love them!
Oct 9, 2022, 2:14:47 PM
Denise Fabian - So much inspiration! So little time!
Oct 9, 2022, 2:12:08 PM
Christine Miller - Such fun projects!
Oct 9, 2022, 2:04:19 PM
Sharon Gullikson - I'm loving the new goodies. So many great looks!
Oct 9, 2022, 1:55:46 PM
Barbara-Jean - Such warm hearted greetings!
Oct 9, 2022, 8:45:23 AM
Kathy J in Ellicott City - Great cards!
Oct 9, 2022, 7:46:53 AM
Amy Solovay - These designs are both lovely! Awesome inspiration!
Oct 8, 2022, 11:31:45 PM
Kathy Eddy - So cute! That snow stamp is growing on me!
Oct 8, 2022, 10:53:30 PM
Rhonda Reynolds - Beautiful cards! I really like your idea of using the circle chads as snow. I don't like to waste paper either, especially glitter paper!
Oct 8, 2022, 10:02:47 PM
Marisela Delgado - So lovely!
Oct 8, 2022, 7:57:37 PM
Hannah Baum - Very nice
Oct 8, 2022, 7:14:24 PM
Kathy Rojas - Great ideas
Oct 8, 2022, 6:19:06 PM
Veronica L Hunt - I love the slimline size. Beautiful cards
Oct 8, 2022, 6:14:41 PM
Carol Scheevel - Unique and beautiful... especially the wreath die cut under the Merry Ornament.
Oct 8, 2022, 5:38:52 PM
Karen Letchworth - WOW, Lea. Your cards are beautiful and SO super inspiring. Thanks for sharing your talents with us.
Oct 8, 2022, 12:28:59 PM
Joy Meadows - Really pretty cards, Lea!
Oct 8, 2022, 11:19:05 AM
Mary Holshouser - Great cards. thanks for sharing txmlhl(at)yahoo(dot)com
Oct 8, 2022, 10:09:49 AM
Merrill P - The Merry bauble card has so many interesting details. Lovely.
Oct 8, 2022, 6:50:17 AM
Donna Phelan - Love the pretty colors and glitter card stock! The ornament is perfect and who doesn't love snow....on a card?!? lol FUN and FESTIVE!
Oct 8, 2022, 4:18:54 AM
Janice - So very pretty! Thanks for sharing your creations.
Oct 8, 2022, 3:01:57 AM
Beth Greene - I love your color choices...very festive!!!
Oct 8, 2022, 12:27:44 AM
Really great cards - Really pretty cards
Oct 8, 2022, 12:01:10 AM
Gayle I. - Very festive cards! Lovely!
Oct 7, 2022, 10:48:02 PM
Alexandra - Beautiful inspiration!!!
Oct 7, 2022, 10:15:47 PM
Denise Bryant - Beautiful cards! I love the layering and details! Pretty ornament and I love the fun 'Let it Snow' design!
Oct 7, 2022, 8:30:29 PM
Sarah Haumschild - Gorgeous Colors
Oct 7, 2022, 8:27:57 PM
Von Marie - Such a cute card!!!!
Oct 7, 2022, 8:18:37 PM
Annie Cianciolo - Love your creations! So pretty!
Oct 7, 2022, 7:49:42 PM
Jeanne Beam - Gorgeous cards. Your designs are amazing. Thanks for sharing.
Oct 7, 2022, 7:40:29 PM
Phyllis Freese - I love what you did on all these cards. Very creative.
Oct 7, 2022, 7:05:26 PM
Amy Mattingly - Beautiful! Love them!
Oct 7, 2022, 6:49:44 PM
Melissa SunshineHoneyBee - Wonderful creations and great use of not wasting glitter paper. Melissa "Sunshine HoneyBee"
Oct 7, 2022, 5:45:39 PM
Karen Walker - Beautiful cards!
Oct 7, 2022, 5:40:36 PM
Bonnie Lynn Schroeder Ratzloff - They're both beautiful! I love them.
Oct 7, 2022, 5:27:35 PM
Zlatka K - Beautiful cards!
Oct 7, 2022, 5:19:52 PM
Jeanne Rice - Love the cards. Thanks for sharing.
Oct 7, 2022, 4:48:39 PM
Judy Inukai - Lovely cards.
Oct 7, 2022, 4:42:02 PM
Leah W. - Ooh! Thank you for sharing! :)
Oct 7, 2022, 4:31:42 PM
Janalee - Simply wonderful cards.
Oct 7, 2022, 3:43:36 PM
Rita Navarre - Cute cards!
Oct 7, 2022, 3:42:02 PM
Lori Spitzer - Hi, Lea - You've done amazing work here with the CZ products!! Your cards are pretty and really draw attention. Lovely work!! Lori S in PA
Oct 7, 2022, 3:30:10 PM
Lori - Cute and fun cards! Thanks for the inspiration!
Oct 7, 2022, 2:36:13 PM
Giselle D. - Great cards!
Oct 7, 2022, 2:34:35 PM
Elna van Rooyen - Love the dimension on the cards and the colors are amazing.
Oct 7, 2022, 2:14:11 PM
Kathy Younker - I love the retro color pallet you used for CZ’s design.
Oct 7, 2022, 2:06:31 PM
Sheri Kempke - Terrific cards Leah. Thanks for the inspiration, this new release from Simon is lovely!
Oct 7, 2022, 1:57:25 PM
Meghan Kennihan - Beautiful designs! I love the merry ornament!
Oct 7, 2022, 12:47:10 PM
Anne Sturgeon - I love how this stamp set used the o so it can be made into a shaker!! Really innovative. Great job and TFS
Oct 7, 2022, 12:14:16 PM
Sue Smith - Fantastic cards. I love the merry ornament card 💕
Oct 7, 2022, 11:36:59 AM
Sandy Gregg - The snow globe is so cute! Your talent is displayed in your cards, so much talent.
Oct 7, 2022, 11:34:45 AM
Karen Erickson - Very cute cards, my preschoolers would love these!
Oct 7, 2022, 11:09:57 AM
Joanne Travis - Love that sweet snow globe! Super cute with the lettering.
Oct 7, 2022, 10:20:40 AM
Cheryl Soule - Cute cards. Thanks for sharing your talent.
Oct 7, 2022, 10:18:46 AM
Cheryl Soule - Pretty cards. Lots of fun items in this release.
Oct 7, 2022, 10:05:41 AM
Bosmom - I'm so excited for this stamp. This is beautiful.
Oct 7, 2022, 9:28:51 AM
Lisa Bloker - So cute!
Oct 7, 2022, 8:42:16 AM
Debbie Carriere - Beautiful cards!
Oct 7, 2022, 8:15:47 AM
Angela Hall - Very nice cards
Oct 7, 2022, 8:13:00 AM
Deborah Hellman - Beautiful projects... love the new release products