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 |
Love your card!
Oooo, look how your watermark background just pops through! I watermark a lot, but never color or watercolor over it. Now I have a new technique – thank you!!! Love your finished design – thanks Yana!!
Gorgeous cards! I love that background Stamp. The teddy bear is a cute addition.
Fantastic card. I like the gold embossed Merry Christmas sentiment. Thank you for sharing your ideas and being part of this awesome stamptember blog hop giveaway.
LOVE THIS SWEET Christmas Card. The gold is perfect touch. Thanks for the inspiration.
beautiful card! always love gold on a Christmas card
Your card is pretty. I really like the intense color of the red on the background behind your main image.
Very nice cards. I had no idea about the watercolor over VersaMark. Thanks for sharing your cards and this fabulous video with us.
The CHRISTMAS card is so pretty.
Love this Christmas card. The touch of gold is so pretty.
More and more I’m seeing the advantages of the Misti. Thanks for sharing.
what a fun card
thanks for sharing
Beautiful card! I love the gold embossing with the red watercolor background.
Your card is adorable!
Love how you water colored your card and embossed over the top. Thanks for sharing that technique!
Great idea, Yana! TFS,
Yanna , wow , I love the teddy ❤
This is so very adorable! Love the resist technique you used!
Such beautiful cards. I love the Merry Christmas stamp. The calligraphy is exceptional.
Very festive card, I noticed the washi tape on the misti magnets, great idea.
Lovely card Yana! Thanks a lot for sharing!
What a sweet Christmas card. Just love the colored background.
These are absolutely adorable Yana, a great job!
What a beautiful card! I love the stamp! Hugs, Robin
Love your adorable card. I like the gold embossing Merry Christmas!
Beautiful card! I LOVE the gold.
great tips Yana. the cards are great.
The teddy bear is so sweet!
So festive and cute!
I love red and gold for Christmas cards. Thank you for sharing… have a great weekend.
Just darling!!!
totally adorable. . . .thanks for background tip. . .
Beautiful card love it !
Great card love it !
Cute card.
Beautiful Christmas card!!
Wonderful Christmas designs.
Quite a festive Christmas card! Beautifully done!
Love the water coloring!
Pretty background effect and a sweet bear! Love your card!
Great card! Love the little bear.
Quite a festival Christmas card!
Really cute Christmas cards, love the watermark dots for a cool technique!
Beautiful!
Lovely Christmas card – the bear is cute!
Hi Yana, What a lovely card! Happy STAMPTEMBER!
I like your cads. Thank you for sharing your card with us.
Lovely card. I like the cute image.
Valerija xx
Beautiful cards! Love the reds over the embossed gold!
The backround is great! Beautiful card.
Great card, love that sentiment 🙂
Cute little bear, love the red background.