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 |
I love this technique Yana! It’s gorgeous, I love the lose watercoloring and the background. This set is a perfect Christmas stamp, a must have. Thanks for sharing and inspiring.
Your card is beautiful
Kathleen
Sweet card!Love the teddy!
Wow! Your cards are absolutely stunning!!!
Sorry, I wanted to say your card!!!
Love the gold embossing on the red colour wash – gorgeous!
Amazing cards with different medium. I love whole design and new Products that you used.. Thanks for inspiration!
I’d forgotten about using versa ink as a watermark. Thanks for the cheery reminder.
Great tip with the verse ark ink and lovely card
wonderful! Love the gold embossing!
Great Christmas card! I love the technique with the versamark under water colors!
Love your card design and the water color techniques you used.
i LOVE this card! And the little bear is adorable!!
I love how you fixed the letters with the Versamark pen. Brilliant!
Wow. The watercolor and embossing go so well together. Love it.
Hallo Yana
nice Background in red
love the sentiment in gold and cuuute teddy bear beautiful coloring
they are sweet cards
hugs
Monika
Very pretty. Love the subtle background using just versamark ink.
Really pretty cards, love all the red.
What an adorable, easy holiday card!
What a great design Yana! It could be used with different images, different colours. It’s fabulous!
I love the look of the color wash!
Thank you for sharing your talents!
Thanks for showing three variations of the same card. I like seeing the different effects.
this stamp was the first thing to catch my eye when i saw the release, now i actually see how big it is, i think it’s a must ahve! great video too, thank you for your inspiration, great stuff as always
thanks for the tip on embossing several times. Hadn’t
thought to try that. The little bear is darling.
Love the watercolor look of the background.
Fantastic card.
thanks for sharing.
Beautiful gold embossing. Thanks for the video, too.
Beautiful!!
You certainly deserve a big thumbs up for this video. The cards are absolutely beautiful and I love the simplicity of them. Thanks for sharing.
Linda D.
Wonderful card, you’re such an inspiration 🙂
Love that script Merry Christmas with the cute bear.
It’s gorgeous, Yana! Thanks for the new technique – can’t wait to try it! I enjoyed your video very much!
superbe carte ++++++++++
Great card!
beautiful card!
Cute card! Thank you for showing the variations you made using different products.
Just beautiful backgrounds!! The sentiment is gorgeous!!
Great idea for using the colour wash background, Yana! Beautiful cards.
I really like the big word stamps that can take center stage on a card. The watercoloring techniques you used are keepers as ideas. All 3 turned out beautifully. Nicely done!!!!
Love the vibrant red and gold embossing!
adorable
great design on your cards!
Very gorgeous card Yana ! The red and gold combo is simply wonderful! Thanks for sharing and for the chance to win.
Love how each card is the same but different using different watercolors.
LOVE the dots and hearts!!! and every other darned thing you do!
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Wow that is a beautiful sentiment stamp and looks so pretty with the gold ep!~
What a pretty card! Love the gold embossing!
Love this new spin on the classic red and gold combination!
Love that large sentiment stamp. Well done on the card.
Love your cards and this new addition of the Merry Christmas with the gorgeous calligraphy! Beautiful technique! TFS!
Lovely card. I really like the big sentiment and the watercolor wash 🙂
Lovely card- I can’t believe it time to start making Christmas cards already.
Beautiful cards Yana. I love the stamps you used and thanks for the tip on using versa mark with watercolors.