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 |
Fun card! Thanks for the tips!
What beautiful cards! The red/pink backgrounds just pop, especially with the gold embossed scripted Merry Christmas! Thanks for sharing tips!
Oh such a gorgeous cards, Yana. Love them both a lot. :o)
I love how you did the background on the cards!!
The colors are gorgeous. Love this card.
Great technique with the embossing and watercoloring. TFS.
Great technique and this stamp set is just gorgeous.
So gorgeous!
Fun cards Yana. Thanks for sharing.
Very cute card!
I very much like this technique.
Thanks so much for sharing this technique with us. I can’t wait to try it on my Christmas cards.
Beautiful cards Yana! I really want to try this technique! 🙂
Nice way to show off the pretty “Merry Christmas” script!
Beautiful cards, Yana! I can’t wait to try this technique myself! 🙂
Great idea to triple the layers of your sentiment when heat embossing, especially on textured paper – thanks for sharing!
Love the gold with the pink/red and the bear is adorable!
Just beautiful Yana. Thank you.
Love these cards – the effect is gorgeous!
I really like that discovery you had of getting a less intense resist with just the ink and no heat embossing. I’m definitely going to try that. Love this card!
Love how you embossed this gorgeous large greeting.
I love how big the Merry Christmas is too and that you made it the focal point of your card!
Love the vibrant red colors…
Love your style of cards happy September hoppin along hugs!
What a beautiful Christmas card — actually all three of the Xmas cards are beautiful and I love that you showed us three different ways to use polka dotted stamp! Thanks for sharing them.
I love the color in this card.
I love the cards…and how they are all using the same technique but slightly different.
Beautiful–love the rich red and gold combo!
Beautiful card, thanks for showing the results with different ways for the background.
DELIGHTFUL cards and ABSOLUTELY FABULOUS video tutorial Yana!!!
THANK YOU SO MUCH for sharing your CREATIVE and INKY INSPIRATION – WOW – it was AMAZING to see the effect of just Versamark stamping combined with Distress Inks and watercolours!!! Now that I have a MISTI, I am stamping more than ever before, so I look forward to giving your technique a try 🙂
Love all of your cards! TFS!
Love that large Christmas sentiment – gorgeous font! And your adorable bear adds the perfect touch!
Love the use of the distress ink background and the embossed merry Christmas on it!!
love your ideas and beautiful cards!
Love the card and the new products!
I love how you placed a gold sentiment against a simple watercolor background. Beautiful cards.
Lovely Card!!
Cute cards, thanks for sharing.
Love your cards, Yana! Great tip on the watercolor over Versamark stamping, too. Tfs! 🙂 ~ Andrea
Great cards, Yana! I love your fresh style. I probably need that new tree die. ;)))
Happy Stamptember!!
I like both variations. Adorable card.
adorable!!!
Beautiful and festive for the holidays!
Beautiful and this has so many possibilities!
Very nice card!
I love the card and the cute little bear.
I love the card and the cute little bear.
I love the card and the cute little bear.
Love the background and the embossed Merry Christmas!!
Christmas in September, cool! Love it! TFS
Super duper cute!