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And Something Nice Inspiration with Simon Says Stamp: Release Blog Hop Day 1 + PRIZES!

Friday, November 07, 2025 | By: Lea Lawson

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Happy Friday, crafty friends! I’m thrilled to be part of Day 2 of the Simon Says Stamp And Something Nice Release Blog Hop, and today’s cards are bringing a Merry & Bright shimmery vibe. I featured the new Holly Jolly stamp set, Merry cover die & stamp, plus the Magical Mistletoe die.

There’s a $25 gift code giveaway at every stop, so be sure to hop along and leave a comment for your chance to win! Whether you're here for the shimmer, the shaker, or the season inspiration, I’m so glad you stopped by.

**Click on the images to see them up close.**

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Holly Jolly Card:

  • Cut & fold A2 card base, then cover with teal cardstock.
  • Stamp & heat emboss the sentiment to white cardstock, then adhere to the card front.
  • Diecut the frames from ivory glitter & gold pearl cardstock, then adhere.
  • Diecut the mistletoe layers twice, then ink blend in turquoises and reds.
  • Assemble both mistletoe sprigs, then splatter with opaque white.
  • Arrange them to the top and bottom of the card as shown.

Merry and Bright Card:

  • Cut & fold A2 card base.
  • Diecut the Merry cover die once from gold pearl, and twice from white cardstock.
  • Stack & glue the layers together.
  • Create an edge to edge shaker envelope from an A2 white panel.
  • Fill with sequins and glitter, then seal and adhere to the card front.
  • Mount the Merry cover to the front.
  • Heat emboss the sentiment to white cardstock in gold pearl sparkle.
  • Trim the sentiment, then mount to the lower right corner of the card.

FREE GIFT WITH PURCHASE!

🎁 Special Treat Alert! Simon Says Stamp is offering a not-yet-released FREE GIFT with any purchase from the And Everything Nice release—but only through November 9th or while supplies last! If the set is still available, it should automatically pop into your cart at checkout.

Don’t miss your chance to snag something sweet and exclusive! 🍬✨

BLOG HOP INFO

As mentioned, this post is part of a fantastic blog hop! Hop & comment along for your chance to win a $25 gift code at every single stop! Here is the complete blog hop list:

  • Simon Says Stamp Blog 
  • Nichol Spohr
  • Suzy Plantamura
  • Emily Midgett
  • Amy Rysavy
  • Sandi MacIver
  • Lisa Addesa
  • Anna-Karin Evaldsson
  • Kim Hamilton
  • Nicky Meek
  • Bobbi Lemanski
  • Barb Engler
  • Lea Lawson
  • Alberto Gava
  • Michelle Langley
  • Celes Gonzalo

Want more And Everything Nice inspiration? Be sure to check out the amazing gallery here!

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66 Comments

Dec 7, 2025, 4:26:51 PM

Percilla Gurule - Nice job! I liked the color combo on both and I really appreciated that you included the instructions on how you made your projects.

Nov 11, 2025, 6:17:08 PM

Rosemary D - Fun and festive set of cards!

Nov 11, 2025, 9:51:41 AM

Bridget N - Great cards! I especially like the shaker card. TFS :-)

Nov 11, 2025, 9:05:45 AM

Leanne S - Lovely cards!

Nov 10, 2025, 11:51:31 PM

Ms. Tamp - Nice design and shaker share!

Nov 10, 2025, 10:49:55 PM

Tammy Hanson - Absolutely live you full card shaker. Striking!

Nov 10, 2025, 7:15:07 PM

Anneleise Hampson - Love that Merry and bright die! Such a great card!

Nov 10, 2025, 2:50:05 PM

STACEY F - Your cards are so fun!!

Nov 10, 2025, 8:21:32 AM

Ginger McDonald - Wonderful Christmas/holiday card. I always love what metallic paper can add to a card design especially Christmas cards. I love your usage of the gold for the Merry Inlay card & then you left the letters open to make for a great shaker card. Again, the gold background peeking out from behind your Holly Jolly card took it up another notch although it would have been beautiful with or without the gold but again, metallic or glitter papers just add that pop of shine to holiday cards, the same with metallic embossing.

Nov 9, 2025, 10:36:54 PM

Dori - Those shaker bits look like they got snowed on….. still trying to figure out how you did that. It’s so pretty! The Holly Jolly card is great as well!

Nov 9, 2025, 9:37:53 PM

Tee Hall - Gorgeous Holiday cards!

Nov 9, 2025, 2:20:29 PM

Steffi H. - Your merry shaker is such a pretty thing.

Nov 9, 2025, 2:01:08 PM

Orit Viderman - Beautiful cards ♥️

Nov 9, 2025, 12:46:06 PM

Bunny Hoyle - I love the Holly Jolly. It's so nice and bold.

Nov 9, 2025, 12:14:37 PM

Patty A Eifert - Pretty cards!! I'm loving your Holly Jolly card the most!

Nov 9, 2025, 9:37:14 AM

Brenda Katrein - Beautiful cards! I love the Holly Jolly card!

Nov 9, 2025, 9:11:37 AM

Fran Smith - Beautiful cards. Thanks for sharing

Nov 9, 2025, 7:07:23 AM

Nandini Karmarkar - These are gorgeous!

Nov 9, 2025, 5:35:20 AM

Lynn Chan - Lovely Merry and Holly Jolly cards

Nov 8, 2025, 11:23:58 PM

Kristine Boydstun - Beautiful cards!

Nov 8, 2025, 10:24:54 PM

Lynn Stevens - You can't go wrong with a shaker card. Sweet

Nov 8, 2025, 9:28:37 PM

Leslie Longoria - Your cards just made me so MERRY! The turquoise and red mistletoe looked lovely and the sequin and glitter filled card looked so fun!

Nov 8, 2025, 7:55:14 PM

Jeanne Beam - Such gorgeous holiday cards!

Nov 8, 2025, 6:04:04 PM

Jeanne Rice - Fun and cheery cards.

Nov 8, 2025, 3:13:13 PM

Ann H - Great cards! Very modern feel to them.

Nov 8, 2025, 3:05:07 PM

Maria Camps - Una belleza!!

Nov 8, 2025, 2:48:12 PM

Shannon Lashley - Love shakers!! And your colors are great!

Nov 8, 2025, 2:25:24 PM

Janice Stovall - Love both cards, but the shaker is my favorite! (I'm a sucker for a good shaker card!!)

Nov 8, 2025, 2:08:58 PM

Valorie Brown - Fun cards!

Nov 8, 2025, 12:58:55 PM

Michele W - Great cards! Not sure which I like more but I love the way you combined the sentiments on the holly jolly card. Thanks for the inspiration!

Nov 8, 2025, 12:11:12 PM

Alexandra Y - These are so lovely!

Nov 8, 2025, 12:02:45 PM

Kim Burdette - Holly jolly, indeed! Lovely website with lots of inspiration.

Nov 8, 2025, 11:33:26 AM

Jade - Wonderful cards! So very special.

Nov 8, 2025, 9:52:52 AM

Terry Deason - Pretty!

Nov 8, 2025, 8:51:44 AM

Lauryne Cunningham - Your cards are so fun and festive! I love the big Merry sentiment!

Nov 8, 2025, 8:35:23 AM

Miesje Flach - Oh these are lovely!

Nov 8, 2025, 7:31:22 AM

Ellen Robinson - Thanks for all the wonderful inspiration.

Nov 8, 2025, 7:13:25 AM

Michelle Langley - Fabulous blog!!!

Nov 8, 2025, 7:07:36 AM

Dena Keys - Cute cards! I really love the shaker card!

Nov 8, 2025, 6:55:19 AM

Robin Mermer - Love how you used the negative MERRY die for the shaker card - so clever!

Nov 8, 2025, 5:52:08 AM

Amy Tsuruta - Both of your cards are amazing!!

Nov 8, 2025, 1:56:18 AM

Dorothy Ayotte - I love the shaker card- so cool!

Nov 8, 2025, 1:15:36 AM

Marisela Delgado - Your cards are so nice 💜

Nov 7, 2025, 7:46:28 PM

Denise Bryant - Great cards with these awesome designs! I especially love the festive shaker card with the fun 'Merry' greeting!

Nov 7, 2025, 6:58:49 PM

Sue D. - Thanks for sharing your lovely cards. I really like the layered "HOLLY JOLLY' stamp; it's such fun.

Nov 7, 2025, 6:23:30 PM

Kathy J in Ellicott City - Great projects!!!

Nov 7, 2025, 6:21:48 PM

Lora Knudsen - I love all of your pretty cards. They are very inspiring and gave me an idea or two. Thank you.

Nov 7, 2025, 6:02:25 PM

Nick - Your cards are so nice...Loving your shaker card!

Nov 7, 2025, 5:49:26 PM

Melissa Leftrick - These are so fun!

Nov 7, 2025, 5:37:05 PM

Monika Davis - Pretty cards Lea. Especially love the shaker!

Nov 7, 2025, 4:47:38 PM

Valerie Hayden - Love the Merry shaker card!

Nov 7, 2025, 4:06:01 PM

Cristy Artaz - That cover plate!! Beautiful!

Nov 7, 2025, 2:12:08 PM

Andre M. - Love the large sentiment framed by the mistletoe and the merry shaker, thanks for sharing your holiday cards.

Nov 7, 2025, 1:53:28 PM

Donna Phelan - You can't go wrong with Holly Jolly or an edge to edge Shaker! Fun and Festive!

Nov 7, 2025, 1:03:29 PM

Tracy - Super cute cards Lea!

Nov 7, 2025, 12:19:22 PM

Linda Kleback - Your cards are adorable!

Nov 7, 2025, 12:17:03 PM

Lori - Love the Merry and bright shaker card.

Nov 7, 2025, 12:07:56 PM

Lila Wetzel - Love these cards!

Nov 7, 2025, 11:57:21 AM

Shawna Eddy Kissell - I love graphic cards and these are inspired.

Nov 7, 2025, 11:53:29 AM

Janet E Buonocore - Cute Holly Jolly card

Nov 7, 2025, 11:51:29 AM

Meghan - OMG! I LOVE your shaker and the colors are just fabulous!

Nov 7, 2025, 11:44:00 AM

Avra Williams - Fun festive cards!

Nov 7, 2025, 10:39:00 AM

Emma Sleppy - Love the shaker!! You are so talented!!!

Nov 7, 2025, 10:18:07 AM

Gayle I. - Beautiful cards; love that "merry' shaker!

Nov 7, 2025, 7:58:33 AM

Anna Given - Beautiful cards. Love the Merry shaker card. Shaker cards are always such fun

Nov 7, 2025, 6:45:53 AM

Shannon Bettis - Great job aon the Cards! Love large cover dies & words!

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