Happy Wednesday, crafty friends! Today I am part of the day 1 blog hop for the SSS DieCember® release, which is full of amazing new dies! They've got a free American Crafts Christmas Tag Kit with purchase while supplies last, just be sure to use the code JINGLE. This promotion will expire 12/4 at 11:59 pm EDT.
I will put all of the blog hop details at the end of my post, but how about we get to my card first? Today I've used the new Dainty Snowflake die with a few other previously released Simon goodies on this glittery Christmas card!
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I started this card by diecutting the Dainty Snowflake once and the Grace Snowflake twice from 130 LB white cardstock, then covered them in glitter. (I use a mixture of prisma glitter and chunky glitter that I just combine into a canister.) I set those aside, then diecut the Dainty Snowflake shadow layer from vellum.
Next I created the background by ink blending a white cardstock panel using the previously released Snowflakes stencil with Tumbled Glass distress oxide ink. I made sure to blend around the edges to give it that soft, frosted feeling. Once it looked how I wanted it, I cut the panel out with a Stitched Rectangle die set like this one. Finally, I stamped the sentiment from Christmas Kitties directly to the panel in onyx black Versafine ink. Don't forget to look past the images on any stamp set that you might get - I'm not much of a cat person, so will likely never use the kitties in the stamp set. But the Christmas sentiments are fantastic, and I will gift it to a kitty loving craft friend once I am finished with it. :)
I created an A2 cardbase from navy cardstock, then mounted the background panel to it with a full sheet of foam adhesive that I make myself with white craft foam and 5 inch ScorTape. I adhered the snowflakes to the top with Connect glue, then accented the middle of each snowflake with an iridescent jewel to finish. (I purchased these jewels at a large craft store, so they are not sourced in my link list.)
That is the card I have for you today! I hope you enjoyed it! Be sure to check out the entire DieCember® release, as it is full of fantastic dies for tons of crafting fun! How about we get to the blog hop info that you need?
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
Kristina Werner
Cathy Zielske
Nina-Marie Trapani
Nichol Spohr
Caly Person
Suzy Plantamura
Amy Rysavy
Lisa Addesa
Heather Ruwe
Sidnie Des Jardins
Cheiron Brandon
Barb Engler
Lea Lawson
Jo Nevill
Yana Smakula
Be sure to hop along and leave comments along the way for your best chance to win one of the prizes. And don't forget to check back in at the Simon Blog tomorrow for day 2 of the blog hop!
100 Comments
Dec 7, 2020 4:32:42 PM
Shelley Rodgers - A really lovely card. Thank you for sharing your idea.
Dec 7, 2020 9:08:44 AM
Heidi Rees - Beautiful Lea! So elegant!
Dec 6, 2020 5:11:09 PM
Kelly Hunsaker - Beautiful card. I love the simple, delicate design.
Dec 6, 2020 4:56:10 PM
tina z - so creative!
Dec 6, 2020 3:40:22 PM
Marianne - So pretty. Love the new big snowflake die and your background sets it off perfectly.
Dec 6, 2020 3:32:45 PM
Katie K. - Beautiful snowflake cards!
Dec 6, 2020 10:32:40 AM
Kim Salito - This is such a beautiful card.
Dec 6, 2020 7:32:48 AM
Helen F - This snowflake die is stunning! Thanks so much for the great inspiration! Take care! :)
Dec 6, 2020 12:22:56 AM
Karen L K - Such a pretty card! That background looks so nice with the stenciled snowflakes.
Dec 5, 2020 6:59:06 PM
Kelsey Thomas - Such a pretty card!
Dec 5, 2020 10:08:43 AM
Anneleise Hampson - Such a beautiful delicate sunflower.
Dec 4, 2020 10:29:26 PM
Carol Wortman - The most lovely cards! They are perfect for this sweet sentiment and although snowflakes are very warm. We decorate in blue so these cards are just gorgeous to me!
Dec 4, 2020 8:50:04 PM
Giselaine Ellison - Your card is beautiful Lea. Thank you sharing and for including the instructions.
Dec 4, 2020 7:07:37 PM
Jeanne Beam - Such a beautiful card! Thanks for sharing...
Dec 4, 2020 5:33:45 PM
Lori Lehnen - Stunning snowflake card! Love the snowflakes in this new release, and everything else too... LOL! Thanks for sharing.
Dec 4, 2020 4:28:48 PM
Rosann Barnes - Oh my these dainty and grace snowflakes are so pretty... my wishlist is so long now ! What fun !!
Dec 4, 2020 3:47:50 PM
Claudia - Love your touch - the soft colours and snowflakes mix beautifully.
Dec 4, 2020 3:42:26 PM
Jana Yeager - Love this snowflake die. You made a lovely card!
Dec 4, 2020 2:12:10 PM
Shar Zar - This snowflake die is so pretty. Lovely card design.
Dec 4, 2020 2:08:09 PM
Teri S. - I love the soft colours you've used, along with the snowflakes & the lovely gems you've created a perfect winter looking Christmas card.
Dec 4, 2020 1:09:22 PM
Jade - Oh, so pretty! Your snowflake card is a masterpiece and a favorite. I love the soft and peaceful look you have created.
Dec 4, 2020 7:59:58 AM
Cherry Robinson - I love love love your card Lea. I need to get that snowflake die. It is gorgeous!
Dec 4, 2020 7:49:27 AM
Deb Heinritz - I love snowflake cards! Gorgeous!
Dec 4, 2020 6:09:09 AM
Katherine Kloschinsky - Love the soft and pretty blue to highlight those gorgeous snowflakes on your card! Beautiful!
Dec 3, 2020 11:22:59 PM
Melanie Barrett - Such a beautiful snowflake card!
Dec 3, 2020 11:16:32 PM
Carol Lokhorst - Lovely cards and wonderful inspiration!!
Dec 3, 2020 11:05:51 PM
Daria Zender - Your card is magical!! I love the snowflake dies - must buy them!!
Dec 3, 2020 10:03:39 PM
Sabrina - Super cute!
Dec 3, 2020 9:41:53 PM
Dorothy Ayotte - Such a perfect winter snow card. Lovely background with beautiful snowflakes and a bit of bling!
Dec 3, 2020 9:21:27 PM
Anne McColley - Beautiful card. So delicate - those snowflakes. Thanks so much for sharing your work! :)
Dec 3, 2020 8:40:52 PM
Anakaren Powell - I love your card! The rhinestone in the middle gives it so much life! And I love how sparkly the snowflakes look!
Dec 3, 2020 8:13:45 PM
TamiB - Love the soft color of the card!
Dec 3, 2020 8:04:08 PM
Peg Frushour - Such a pretty snowflake card!
Dec 3, 2020 7:40:44 PM
Anne Sturgeon - Love everything snowflakes... great to see you here Lea. This release of new dies is so awesome. Thanks for sharing.
Dec 3, 2020 3:13:19 PM
Alli Marie - Such a beautiful, delicate snowflake!
Dec 3, 2020 2:27:05 PM
Jeannie Boudet - new dies are amazing. love your inspiration!
Dec 3, 2020 2:20:01 PM
Dee Earnshaw - such a pretty card - thanks for sharing
Dec 3, 2020 2:07:36 PM
Michelle Hackett - Dainty, beautiful and sparkly, just like snow. Gorgeous
Dec 3, 2020 1:23:24 PM
gayle - Super sweet. The soft colors are elegant.
Dec 3, 2020 12:44:09 PM
Mirella Rogan - Lovely, sparkly and delicate!
Dec 3, 2020 12:41:26 PM
Cheryl Rigney - Such a sweet and delicate design!!
Dec 3, 2020 12:07:05 PM
Donna Rinckel - Beautiful card. That snowflake's detail is beautiful. Love your card!
Dec 3, 2020 11:50:47 AM
Mitzi Wilson - Thanks for sharing your beautiful cards & the opportunity to win.
Dec 3, 2020 11:35:19 AM
Laurie Schlichter - I really like the delicacy of the snowflake die. It offers a cool contrast to the warm wishes of the sentiment.
Dec 3, 2020 11:33:21 AM
Laura Pyle - Such a pretty winter card!
Dec 3, 2020 11:32:54 AM
Donna Gourley - Very pretty card today!
Dec 3, 2020 11:24:04 AM
Sheri Kempke - Lovely card Leah! Stay safe in MN--my "home" state.
Dec 3, 2020 10:30:40 AM
Avra Williams - So pretty!
Dec 3, 2020 9:48:49 AM
Wanda S Radler - Love the subtle background and these beautiful snowflakes.
Dec 3, 2020 9:28:08 AM
Joy Meadows - Love this beautiful card, Lea!
Dec 3, 2020 9:05:14 AM
mdj1067 - I love those colors they go beautifully with a snowflake theme
Dec 3, 2020 8:42:00 AM
Sally Sherfield - Such a pretty snowflake card.
Dec 3, 2020 7:37:36 AM
Heike Carlson - What a lovely card! Thanks for sharing.
Dec 3, 2020 7:24:43 AM
Andre M. - Love this light background paired with the glittery snowflakes and beautiful sentiment!
Dec 3, 2020 7:10:28 AM
Maryann Scrap - A greeting card full of sweetness and tenderness. I love. Kisses. MaryannG
Dec 3, 2020 6:21:55 AM
Sabrina Radican - Gorgeous card!!
Dec 3, 2020 5:36:23 AM
Holly Mahoney - I love the delicate snowflakes and limited color on your card. It's beautiful and classy!
Dec 3, 2020 4:02:51 AM
Cheriese H - wow stunning - love the soft blending!!
Dec 3, 2020 2:23:57 AM
Judith - Lovely --I love the way you stenciled snowflakes around the edges of the card!
Dec 3, 2020 1:24:29 AM
Lotte Jessen - Love this beautiful card with the snowflakes
Dec 3, 2020 1:13:24 AM
Denise Bryant - So pretty with these beautiful snowflakes! Love the colors!
Dec 3, 2020 12:13:06 AM
Michelle Sellers - I'm loving these snowflakes...just when you think you have enough...Simon Says Stamp more snowflakes!!Lol!
Dec 3, 2020 12:03:40 AM
Kailash - Gorgeous card!
Dec 2, 2020 11:16:30 PM
Cynthia Johnson - Gorgeous card! I love snowflakes, especially on light blue.
Dec 2, 2020 11:08:06 PM
Kim C - Beautiful snowflakes
Dec 2, 2020 10:34:34 PM
Michelle Noto - Beautiful!
Dec 2, 2020 9:50:52 PM
Judy M - I love snowflakes and this card is very pretty. I hadn't thought about making a snowflake card as my Christmas card but I am now. Thanks for sharing!
Dec 2, 2020 9:47:04 PM
Debbie Selby - great looking snowflakes
Dec 2, 2020 9:41:27 PM
mirella - Stunning! Love the soft blue background. It truly looks like fresh snow falling. Great job!
Dec 2, 2020 9:32:25 PM
Patty A Eifert - Beautiful snowflake card!
Dec 2, 2020 9:21:58 PM
Miriam Prantner - Just so soft and pretty, LOVE!
Dec 2, 2020 8:52:15 PM
Christy Malone - Beautiful card! I love the gems in the centers of the snowflakes. They're a great finishing touch.
Dec 2, 2020 8:48:22 PM
Beth Schrader - What a gorgeous card! Thank you for inspiring us.
Dec 2, 2020 8:40:17 PM
Lauryne Cunningham - I love the gems in the centers of the snowflakes- so pretty!
Dec 2, 2020 8:39:04 PM
Marybeth Lopez - Stunning snowflake so elegant and intricate!
Dec 2, 2020 8:33:39 PM
Judy Strasser - I love the beautiful, subtle essence of your card!
Dec 2, 2020 8:10:39 PM
Megan Niergarth - So pretty and elegant!
Dec 2, 2020 7:58:40 PM
Vicky C - Beautiful card! Love the snowflakes!
Dec 2, 2020 7:50:41 PM
Marisela Delgado - Such a beautiful card!
Dec 2, 2020 7:49:58 PM
Laurie Black - Gorgeous card!
Dec 2, 2020 7:38:13 PM
Sherri - Beautiful card.
Dec 2, 2020 7:35:58 PM
Lori Spitzer - Hi, Lea - Your work is always exceptional. Today is no different. Love the gorgeous, frosty scene - very sophisticated! Blessings on you now and always, Lori S in PA
Dec 2, 2020 7:29:28 PM
Giselle D. - I love the soft blue mixed with the delicate snowflakes. Such a pretty card!
Dec 2, 2020 6:51:24 PM
Annette Gordon - Such a pretty card! I love the gems in the middle and the snowflakes covered in glitter. So pretty! And the soft background adds to its magical feel! This card has to be one of my favourite from the blog hop!
Dec 2, 2020 6:23:40 PM
Karen Walker - This might be my favorite card so far on the hop! I love the soft colors and beautiful design!
Dec 2, 2020 6:18:39 PM
Sharon Gullikson - The snowflakes on snowflakes look wonderful. So soft and subtle...
Dec 2, 2020 6:01:59 PM
Cindy Aguirre - Pretty card! Love all the snowflakes!
Dec 2, 2020 6:00:26 PM
Ann Ito - Beautiful card!
Dec 2, 2020 5:46:27 PM
Lara Read - Super job! Do you just love being on the design team? So great!
Dec 2, 2020 5:28:03 PM
Lindar C - Very pretty card, love the snow flurries look.
Dec 2, 2020 5:23:26 PM
Katya - Lovely wintry card. Beautiful!
Dec 2, 2020 5:22:40 PM
Barbara-Jean - Love the delicate nature, colors of this card!
Dec 2, 2020 5:22:24 PM
Mavis Klink - Amazing use of those snowflake dies. Really shows them off. The shapes work well together, and your icy color palette is very wintry, but not limited to Christmas. Very nice!
Dec 2, 2020 5:22:08 PM
Maureen Reiss - This is GORGEOUS!!!
Dec 2, 2020 5:20:54 PM
Lisa Brussow - Very pretty. The colors are the perfect accent to the snowflakes.
Dec 2, 2020 5:14:32 PM
Tammie J. - Such a pretty card - that pop of blue on those snowflakes is a nice contrast!
Dec 2, 2020 5:14:13 PM
Cindy Holmes - Absolutely gorgeous looking card! I sooooo love the glitter for the snowflakes!
Dec 2, 2020 5:12:23 PM
Denise Gutshall - Lovely card ! Thanks for sharing.
Dec 2, 2020 4:59:56 PM
Kerry G - Wow, wow, wow, love the soft colors!
Dec 2, 2020 4:29:13 PM
Stacey Kowbel - Gorgeous card! Love the subtle blue!