Hello and welcome everyone, its STAMPtember from Simon Says Stamp!
STAMPtember is probably the most highly anticipated event in the stamping world and I know I myself am always eagerly waiting for September to begin. And not only because of new products (which we all love), but also because of all the special collaborations.
I think STAMPtember is a great event to be a part of (and the most awesome thing is that anyone can be a part of it). I was chatting with one of my crafty friends the other day about STAMPtember and she said for her its the second most important and anticipated event after CHA show. Do you feel the same?
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The cards I am sharing today use a beautiful Merry Christmas sentiment, I love how how big this one is, perfect to use as a focal point on any Holiday project.
VIDEO TUTORIAL
I’ve filmed a video tutorial where I am sharing everything in detail. You can watch it below or on my Youtube channel.
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CARD DETAILS
I started working on this card by heat embossing Merry Christmas using Antique Gold embossing powder 3 times onto a sheet of watercolor paper. I used my Misti to be able to perfectly alight the message every time. The reason I embossed it more than once is because I wanted to have a dimensional sentiment, I wanted to have more dimension than usual and also because since I was heat embossing this on watercolor paper I had little imperfections due to the texture in my paper.
I also stamped a new dots & hearts background stamp onto my heat embossed panel and I used VersaMark Watermark ink pad. I didn’t emboss the background, but rather went for a watermark look that was revealed after I added my watercolor wash.
I wanted to add something else to my card, so I stamped, colored and cut out an adorable toy bear and Santa’s hat and foam mounted it onto my card.
I used Distress inks in Festive Berries and Candied Apple to create the watercolor wash on the card above; but traditional watercolors can also be used for this. The background on the card below (the one with the more intense red) was created using Gansai Tambi watercolors.
The little bear, and he comes from Simon’s new Christmas Toys stamp set was watercolored using Gathered Twigs and Tea Dye distress inks. I also added a bit of clear glitter to his hat.
SIMON’S DREAM CRAFT ROOM GIVEAWAY
Simon is having a fantastic dream craft room giveaway over on their blog. Who wouldn’t want to have a brand new craft room and new toys to play with? Visit Simon’s blog for details.
BLOG HOP
Hop along to find lots more creative inspiration!
If you arrived from Suzy Plantamura the next stop on this hop is Amy Rysavy. You can also start at the beginning on Simon Says Stamp Blog.
ADDITIONAL INSPIRATION
Check out additional inspiration from my blog using STAMPtember goodies!
SUPPLIES
I’m listing the products I used below. Click on the link to go directly to the product. Where available I use compensated affiliate links which means if you make a purchase I receive a small commission at no extra cost to you. Thank you so much for your support!
 Simon Says Clear Stamps Merry Christmas Shop at: SSS |
 Simon Says Cling Stamps Tiny Dots and Hearts Shop at: SSS |
 Simon Says Clear Stamps Christmas Cats Shop at: SSS |
 Simon Says Stamp Christmas Cats Wafer Dies Shop at: SSS |
 Simon Says Stamps and Dies Christmas Toys Shop at: SSS |
 Simon Says Stamp Christmas Toys Wafer Dies Shop at: SSS |
 Simon Says Clear Stamps Christmas Toys Shop at: SSS |
 Simon Says Stamp Card Stock 100# Schoolhouse Red Shop at: SSS |
 Simon Says Stamp Stitched Rectangles Dies Shop at: SSS |
 Simon Says Stamp Antique Gold Embossing Powder Shop at: SSS |
 Arches Cold Press Watercolor Pad 9×12″ Shop at: SSS |
 Spellbinders Artisan X-plorer Die Cutting Machine Shop at: SSS |
 Mini MISTI Stamping Tool Shop at: SSS |
 Tsukineko VersaFine Onyx Black Ink Pad Shop at: SSS |
 Versamark Watermark Emboss Ink Pad Shop at: SSS |
 Versamarker Pen Watermark Emboss Shop at: SSS |
 Tim Holtz Distress Mini Ink Pad Festive Berries Shop at: SSS |
 White Fun Foam 12 Pack 9 x 12 Shop at: SSS |
 Tim Holtz Distress Mini Ink Pad Gathered Twigs Shop at: SSS |
 May Arts Natural Twine String Burlap Shop at: SSS |
 Tim Holtz Distress Mini Ink Pad Tea Dye Shop at: SSS |
 Zig Kuretake Gansai Tambi Watercolor Set Shop at: SSS |
 EK Success Powder Tool Applicator Shop at: SSS |
 Pretty Pink Posh 6MM Clear Droplets (medium) Shop at: SSS |
 Pretty Pink Posh 4MM Clear Droplets (small) Shop at: SSS |
 Medium Water Brush Shop at: SSS |
 Sakura Quickie Glue Pen Shop at: SSS |
 Ranger Stickles Star Dust Glitter Glue Shop at: SSS |
Lovely cards…
Great cards 🙂
Great card. Love the Merry Christmas stamp
Sweet sweet – A lovely Christmas creation anyone would love to receive – fabulous background!
Beautiful Cards, you have helped me decide on getting the Merry Christmas stamp set. Thank you
It has become obvious that I’m gunna need me a Misti!!! I’m gunna need a lot of new tools to go with this new release…..it’s awesome!
wow—loving those products! Great card!
I second Jan’s comment above … I need a Misti!! lol Love your sweet cards and that cute bear.
Such a Adorable and non traditional Christmas card !
great cards
Beautiful!!!
Lovely card! Is amazing work
so cute 🙂
Such rich & vibrant colours! Totally love both your cards, Yana. Thank you so much for sharing your creative process 🙂
Elegant, simply elegant.
SQUEAL!! The New Release is AMAZING and I LOVE LOVE LOVE all of the Inspiration and the Video!! SO FUN!! THANKS for sharing and have a FABULOUS WEEKEND!! =)
Amazing cards. Love the Christmas colors
Love this card….the red is so pretty!
Very cute. I love the red.
Gorgeous cards Yana – love seeing your videos 🙂
Super cute cards!! Thanks so much for the video!!
Nice card, Yana!
Very pretty Christmas cards. That bear is just adorable.
Lovely projects, Yana!! Thanks for the inspiration!!
Super cute Christmas card Yana. Love the color wash background… the gold heat embossing looks great.
So pretty! Thanks for sharing!
Cute card. Love the gold and red so pretty.
Great card! The gold embossing over the red is so beautiful.
Very cute!!
Happy STAMPTEMBER!!! Love your cards Yana
How nice. Love your card. Thanks, Denise
Love it the colors are wonderful
Beautiful cards!
Love all the details in your card!
Now THAT’S a Christmas card!!!
Beautiful! Love your style!
Love the card and the technique.
Christmas will be here soon..I need to get started on my cards! Thanks for the video and inspiration!
Love this card! Thank you for showing the three different ways that you did it! I love the comparison. Looking forward to seeing so many more of your creations. You are so naturally talented. Can’t wait to get some of this new release to play with. Thanks for sharing!
Love your bright and cheerful Christmas cards! Thanks for sharing.
I enjoyed your video with the little bear. I like your idea of stamping the background in Versamark ink and not heat embossing it. I must try this technique.
So pretty – love the washed backgrounds and the adorable teddy with the hat is so CUTE:)
How adorable!!
Simple and sweet!
I love that Merry Christmas stamp! I was looking last night on SSS website looking at all the holiday goodies. Thanks for the inspiration.
Beautiful background and Christmas card!
I enjoyed your video. I must try the Versamark resist technique.
Cute Christmas cards!
Great “simple” cards — I had the Merry Christmas stamp on my wishlist already so was glad to see it in use.
awesome cards. love the multi textures from embossing and Versamark resist.. thanks.