Hi everyone! I’m excited to join Simon Says Stamp for a Better Together Blog Hop today! We are all sharing projects using the wonderful Better Together release which includes stamps, dies and more!
Simon released a grouping of products called “Better Together”. The release celebrates life, sharing hugs, sharing love, spending time together, giggling, laughing, expressing how much we care for each other are great ways to celebrate our lives. Even though we are often physically far apart from our friends and family, we can connect through words and cards are such a delightful way for us to reach out to one another.
I’ve created several quick, easy and very simple to make Valentine’s Day cards using just one stamp set called Locking Hearts. I challenged myself to come up with more than just one card idea and I’m sharing my results in this post. I hope you like them!
All of these cards are simple one layer projects that involve a bit of stamping and heat embossing. I did die cut a window in one of the cards to create a fun locking mechanism using a die matching the stamp set I used.
For the color combo for these card I went with aqua, black, white and a hint of gold. For the gold I used cute little enamel glitter bows from My Mind’s Eye and for the white I used white pigment ink and also white embossing powder.
Video!
As always, I’m sharing a quick video tutorial showing how these were made. You can watch it here or on my Youtube channel. If you are new to my blog and my Youtube channel and you like my projects, please remember to subscribe!
Additional inspiration!
I really enjoyed working with the Better Together release from Simon and I’ve already shared several cards on my blog, I’d love for you to check them out. Just click on the image to go to a specific blog post:
Giveaway!
Each stop on the hop will receive a Simon Says Stamp Prize pack randomly selected by Simon on January 23. Leave a comment on this post before January 23rd to be entered into this giveaway. Comment on other participating blogs to increase your chances to win!
Thank you everyone for your lovely comments!
The winner of the giveaway is: Rachel. Congratulations!
Hop Along!
Simon Says Stamp Blog
Jennifer McGuire
Shari Carroll
Kristina Werner
Debby Hughes
Laura Bassen
Nichol Magouirk
Lucy Abrams
Kathy Racoosin
Yana Smakula – you are here!
Laurie Willison
Kelly Booth
Supplies:
Thank you for stopping by today! Hope you have a great day! I have a quick trip to another city today to pick up our lost luggage (from our trip to CHA) but I’ll be back by the end of the day to read your lovely comments. Have fun!
Great cards and I enjoyed visiting your blog!
My favorite is the inset heart mounted with foam squares. I don’t have heart dies, but I’m going to try it with another shape.
Fabulous and pretty cards;-))m
Your cards are beautiful! I love the colors and the versitility of the stamps. Thanks for sharing
Cards are very pretty- the Aqua gives it a nice twist 🙂
Like the one layeer cards with style & the hint of gold.
Melissa
“Sunshine HoneyBee”
Quick done to send asap to your loved one – thank you so much for sharing and the chance to win.
Anja =)
beautiful color for valentine’s! really lovely cards!
Cute cards. Thank you for sharing.
All of your cards are lovely, and I love your color choice.
Love these clean & simple cards! The different color scheme is a nice change from the usual Valentines Day cards & I love the layouts.
Beautiful cards, and I appreciate the different designs you created with the same colour combos.
Love this color on the background of all your cards. I love these- it’s a great release. Thanks for sharing
Really like the blue for the valentine cards. Fun and cheery!
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Love your choice of colors with these cards! Very simple and eleghant!
Wow! I really love your projects! I especially love your LOVE card!
I love the turquoise color for a Valentine’s day card. So different and fresh. TFS
Yes, the blue paper is so pretty for these Valentine cards. You ALWAYS do a great job and I look forward to your card ideas.
Love the idea of doing a group of cards – using the same color palette but switching up the embellishments.
Very pretty cards.
thanks for sharing
Great cards and I love the colors!
Very simple and nice looking.
Beautiful card set!
Love the cards and this blog hop.
Gorgeous cards. Love the blue and white combo with a touch of gold.
Lovely cards and I like that they are one layer.
lovely cards, thanks for the video
Love this hop! Your cards are beautiful.
Such a pretty set of cards. I love the 2 shades of white you’ve created here as well as the 4×4 size.
I agree,the one with heart beat ismy fave as well. Great job!
Another great video, thanks, Yana!
Very nice – i’m really enjoying this hop!
Beautiful cards!!
Loving those colors!!
Really lovely cards. I like the one with the die cut heart best because I like the way you can see it on the outside and the inside!
Very nice clean cards! Thanks for the inspiration!
very nice cards – I like the one that says you complete me. love valentine cards. thanks so much and have a nice day
Hi wonderful clean and simple cards. The color combo is great. Thanks for the inspiration.
Beautiful cards, with a very pretty blue.
Love your trio of cards! Like the gold glitter hearts!
Love everything about these cards – colours, clean and simple design.
Glad to have found you on this hop. I really like all the tips you give as you make the cards and I love the cards as well. Thanks so much and I look forward to seeing more of your videos!
Thanks for sharing your cards. All of them are really gorgeous.
Love the colors.
Your cards are quick and also lovely. I like new colors, to change things up. Very cool. Thank you.
Beautiful quick and easy cards! My favorite is the heart beat one.
Cute cards. I love how simple they are.
Love your cards! I just love CAS!! Thanks for a fun hop 🙂
Great cards I just love the simplicity….really my style
Great selection of cards… I love them all!
Love your cards! Thanks so much for sharing your work with us!
Lovely cards. Thanks for sharing.