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!
Beautiful! Love the colors, simply elegant cards.
Love your heart cards: So pretty with the tone on tone effect.
Thanks for the card ideas not using pink and red! I really like the first card you made in the video with the heart window, so cute.
Love the non-traditional colors used on your cards. So refreshing.
I loved your color combos – very clean n elegant?
Wow! Amazing cards, Yana! Love the colors and designs! So creative!
Love the colors. The locking heart is so cute. Thanks for sharing.
i absolutely love your color choice for the cards. they are be beautiful!
Oh my goodness. Yana, these are just amazingly cute! I love seeing all that blue color (especially around this time of year). Fabulous!!
I really like the die cut heart that creates a “locking” mechanism on the card. All the cards are fun!
You make such beautiful cards. I really love the colour of that cardstock.
Love the cards. Amazing work.
So nice color!!!!
These are so lovely – and with the colors you have chosen they can be sent any time of the year. I love all of the designs. Thank you so much for sharing your talent!
The blue is a beautiful change from all of the pink.
Love the tiffany blue cards! Thanks for sharing!
I love your so beautiful card !!
I really love your CAS style card! That shade of blue is absolutely gorgeous! TFS!
Hugs,
Jo
Your cards are cute. It’s always fun to see how each design team member uses the new releases. This card does not disappoint. Keep up the great work!
Love the bright blue!
Clean & Simple Love them!!!
I love how each card is done in the same theme, but each with a unique design.
GREAT CARDS I LOVE ALL OF THEM
Wow! Very stylish cards! Love the vibrant colour and the design! Fabulous!
All items in the SSS new release are adorable and so useful for any occasion, but I love expecially the Danish hearts! Thanks for the chance to win this fabulous prize!!!
I love how unfussy these cards are, so elegant and simple.
WoW these are all awesome love the different looks from the cards yet the same stamps but different designs. Great great use of the items in this release. Thanks for the chance to win some goodies.
My prefered one is the heart beat too. Love that bright blue color for the three.
These sentiments would also be great for military families that are separated from their loved one!
Beautifull. Love the blue and white combo. So elegant.
amazing cards!! 🙂
Like your choice of aqua instead of the traditional Valentine colors.
Very sweet cards!
Love, love your cards! Very pretty color of card stock!
Sweet, sweet, sweet. Loved the blue, loved the designs and the new ideas for me. Thanks so much.
Lovely! These cards really catch the eye with the pretty blues you’ve used.
I like your “non-traditional” color scheme
I love the heart blip and your color choice is wonderful!
Love the colours! Pretty cards 🙂
Very elegant cards, and a very clear explanation of how you made them, Thank you
Love the colors, not what you would expect for Valentines Day!
Very lovely cards made! Love all the colors used in each card! Amazing job!
I would never think to use blue for a love card….thanks for the inspiration!
What fantastic cards Yana! Love the gorgeous blue on them all!
Thanks for showing your cards for the blog hop.
love these cards…….. thank you
Nice change up of color for a valentine. My favorite card is the one with the cut out.
Beautiful cards! Love the white and teal.
Lovely cards you made and nice that you didn’t use pink or red.
Love the colors! The cards turned out beautiful.
Love these shades of blue – your cards came out beautifly! 🙂