Paper Gal

I'm so happy to be participating in day 2 of the Simon Says Stamp Always There blog hop. I hope you get some inspiration and enjoy the giveaway and a special offer for this blog hop. This cute stamp set will automatically be added to your cart with any purchase from this release while supplies last.👇👇👇   Today I am featuring the new Mythic Blooms embossing folder . If you like easy copic coloring to create a fun and beautiful effect, this technique is for you. Card Base: Smooth white cardstock cut to an A2 top folding size card base. Background and Focal Point: Quarter sheet of heavy white cardstock that I ran through the embossing folder. I colored each flower and leaf on the "debossed" side of the panel with copic markers. I then used an ink pad that I dragged across the entire top of the panel.  Sentiment: Yay You die cut from white cardstock three times and adhered together for thickness. The sub-sentiment was stamp on a strip of cardstock and trimmed down and adh...

Hello crafty friends! I am happy to share a project featuring the Gorgeous Hydrangea stencil and embossing folder from the new Simon Says Stamp Always There release. There is a bundle as well! Card Base: Smooth white cardstock cut to an A2 size top folding card base. Background and Focal Point: Quarter sheet of white cardstock ran through the floral embossing folder. I then used the coordinating stencil to add color to the raised areas. I used three shades of pinks, blues and purples applied with a blender brush. I used a paper trimmer to cut down each embossed and inked panel to leave a bit of a border. Sentiment: I stamped each greeting in clear ink and applied gold embossing powder and heat set them. There was a coordinating die for each sentiment.  I tied gold twine around the panel before I adhered it to the card base. I popped each sentiment with foam squares for dimension. Last, I added a gold dot to the centers of the blooms with gold paint. This is an amazing release ...

 Hi all and welcome to another week of the Simon Says Stamp Wednesday Challenge . This week's challenge theme ~ Anything Goes! This week we are featuring exclusive products from Simon Says Stamp . You don't have to use them to join in but if you have some we would to see what you make. As always just for entering you will be eligible for the drawing of a $25 voucher to the Simon store! This week I am featuring the gorgeous Simon Says Stamp Etched Layered Daisy die . I had so much fun coloring this fun big floral die. Card Base: 8 1/2x11 white cardstock sheet cut in half and top folded to create an A2 size cardbase. Background: 1/4 sheet of white cardstock ran through a plaid 3d embossing folder. I adhered the embossed panel to the card base. Focal Point: Three large daisies cut using a die from white cardstock and ink blended with distress ink. I added some gold splatter for a little shine. Sentiment: I stamped the sentiment in sticky ink and then added gold embossing powder. I...

Hi all and welcome to another week of the Simon Says Stamp Wednesday Challenge . This week's challenge theme ~ Cute Critters This week we are featuring products from Mama Elephant. You don't have to use them to join in but if you have some we would to see what you make. As always just for entering you will be eligible for the drawing of a $25 voucher to the Simon store! This week I am featuring the adorable Mama Elephant It's Poppin stamp set . Such a versatile stamp set. I created a card of encouragement for this week's challenge. Card Base: Mini-slim line card base cut from smooth white cardstock. Background: Stitched scalloped slim line die cut from white cardstock. I create fluffy clouds with a stencil border and distress ink. Focal Point: I stamped an image from the It's Poppin stamp set in alcohol friendly ink and colored it in with copic markers. I fussy cut the kitty out and used foam squares to pop it up. I then die cut circles and ink blended them with d...

Hello crafty friends! Today I have created a sweet card featuring the Simon Says stamp Darling Duckies embossing folder that I thought would be perfect to give to welcome a new baby. Card base: White cardstock cut to the size of an A2 top folding notecard. Background and Focal Point: I wanted these cute duckies from the Darling Duckies embossing folder to be the focal point for this project. Inside the embossing folder each side has a raised or a "valley" that creates the impression. I took an ink pad and rubbed it on the "valley" side to add color behind the ducks. I then colored the ducts using it's coordinating stencil with distress inks. Sentiment: The Blessed die cut cut from white cardstock three times and adhered together with crafty glue for thickness. I then cut the shadow from white cardstock and used distress inks in orange to make the word pop! The sub-sentiment was stamped in a coordinating color on a strip of white cardstock. I trimmed it down a...

I am so happy to share a few projects using items from the new Simon Says Stamp June Card kit and also a few add-on items to create a trio of super fun birthday A1 size birthday cards. A set of 4 bar white cardbases was included in the kit. I used the 4 bar card bases for each of these projects. The background is the printed pattern paper. I used a stitched rectangle die to cut it out and add it to the card base. This project features the 3d popcorn box die . The sentiment is from the Having Fun stamp set. The next project features the Prize Ribbon die matted on a stitched rectangle die cut from the desert storm cardstock included in the kit. The sentiments are from the Prize Ribbon stamp set. Last project features the 3d cone die and the adorable pink cotton ball to create the cotton candy element. I used the scattered straw oxide cute to create a simple fun background.  This is a look at everything that is included in this month's kit! I hope you enjoyed the projects I made a...

 Hi all and welcome to another week of the  Simon Says Stamp Wednesday Challenge . This week's challenge theme ~  Use Craft Dies This week we are featuring products from Memory Box . You don't have to use them to join in but if you have some we would to see what you make. As always just for entering you will be eligible for the drawing of a  $25 voucher to the Simon store! This week I am featuring the Memory Box Dahlia Stems stencil set and for my die I used the Best Year Yet stamp and coordinating die set . Card Base: An A2 size top folding card base cut from smooth white cardstock. Background and Focal Point: Floral layering stencil used with blending brushes and inks. I have an Instagram reel that demonstrates how I created the floral print. I used a stitched rectangle die to create the stenciled panel. Sentiment: Sentiment was stamped in a coordinating ink onto white cardstock and cut out with a coordinating die. I also cut the sentiment die two more times from ...

Hello crafty friends! Today I am sharing a fun shaker card featuring the adorable Simon Says Stamp Sweet Friendship stamp set. Card Base: White cardstock cut to an A2 size top folding card Background: I used a stencil and blending brushes to create this simple plaid background with soft colored inks. I trimmed it down to leave a bit of a white border. Focal Point: I used a square frame die to cut a window from white cardstock and acetate to house my shaker elements. I stamped the critters from the stamp set and colored them in using copic markers to show through the window. Sentiment: I stamped one of the sentiments from the stamp set in brown ink on a white cardstock. I used the coordinating die to cut it out and pop it up under the window with foam squares. I added a couple of heart frame dies. I hope you got some inspiration. I have listed all the supplies I used for this project below for your convenience. Thank you for stopping by! Supplies:

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 Hi all and welcome to another week of the  Simon Says Stamp Wednesday Challenge . This week's challenge theme ~  Make It Colorful! This week we are featuring products from Doodlebug . You don't have to use them to join in but if you have some we would to see what you make. As always just for entering you will be eligible for the drawing of a  $25 voucher to the Simon store! This week I am featuring the adorable Doodlebug Berry Basket 3d sticker to create a fun and colorful birthday project. Card Base: Top folding A2 size card base made from smooth white cardstock. Background: Tiny dot background stamped on to white cardstock and trimmed down to leave a bit of a white border. I used a blending tool to add ink around the edges. Focal Point: 3d basket of strawberries sticker. I fussy cut out the basket from craft cardstock to alter the sticker for color preference. I added brown dots with a copic marker. Sentiment: Sweet sentiment die cut from white and red cardst...