Wednesday, September 5, 2012

STAMPtember BLOG HOP: Put a STAMP on it!

Welcome to the Simon Says Stamp STAMPTEMBER Blog Hop!  The Simon Says Stamp Challenge Design Team are helping kick off STAMPtember ™ festivities with a Blog Hop for this weeks challenge! You have multiple chances to win gift certificates by hopping along on the Design Teams' blogs, leaving a comment, and entering in the Simon Says Stamp and Show "Put a Stamp on It challenge. Each Design Team member has a $25.00 Gift Certificate to award to a randomly selected participant!   Winners will be announced at 8 AM September 12. 



Simon Says Stamp was founded in 2002 with an interest in exclusively selling rubber stamps. It didn’t take long until we realized we couldn’t stop there. Over the past 10 years we celebrate rubber stamping in its full glory by giving access to people around the world to a one stop shop. Rubber stamps still remain the heart of our business and we are celebrating by hosting a “STAMPtember” ™ event intended to inspire, educate, and celebrate the greatness of rubber stamping. Part of the enticement of rubber stamping is that stamps can be used in creating or complementing ANYTHING! From stamping dates on bank documents and postage parcels in the early 18th century, rubber stamping has dramatically expanded to include card making, scrapbooking, mixed media and many forms of altering and expressing art.

Here's my STAMPtember card:


I used this wonderful set of washis from My Mind's Eye Indie Chic Nutmeg collection, called "Hanging Out".  And I paired them with a sentiment from Truly Appreciated.  To make my card, I simply covered a square piece of cardstock diagonally with my washi tapes, then die-cut a flower out of the center.   From that die-cut, I used a smaller die to cut a 2nd flower to put back into the center.  The whole panel was first framed with another square of blue cardstock and the flower was popped above the surface.



Please leave me a comment here, comment on all my teamies blogs, and make something using at least one stamp and you'll have a chance to win a $25.00 gift voucher from the Simon Says Stamp store from me and a $100.00 voucher from The Simon Says Stamp challenge blog!!



If you get lost, or you'd like to start at the beginning of our hop, please visit the Simon Says Stamp Blog, where you'll find the complete list and order of the hop, ending up at our team blog, the Simon Says Stamp Challenge Blog.  There is where you can also enter your own card using at least 1 stamp (sorry, no digis this time) for a chance to be the random winner of a $100.00 gift voucher to our Simon Says Stamp store!!  Winners will be announced on September 12.




Here's the order of the hop

Thanks so much for visiting me today!  your next stop is my lovely friend and teamie, Lisa Carroll!!  Her cards always are one of a kind, so I know you'll love what she's made for you!  What are you waiting for - get hopping!

I'd also like to enter my card into the Card Design Handbook: Focal Point Challenge at the Moxie Fab World.

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Barb said...

When I read this morning that the design team members were using washi tape, I immediately wondered what you'd create. Look at this beauty! Gorgeous use of that pretty tape, Lin! Just love this!

Larisa said...

Oh wow, this elegantly adorable.

Katie said...

I love this card! What a great use of the Washi tape, I must try it.

Sunshine HoneyBee said...

Like the popped out flower. Wonderful creation. Bright & cheerful colors.
Melissa
"Sunshine HoneyBee"

Pam W Merwin said...

Such perfect colors and patterns of washi tape for you! Love what you did with them and your design!

Marianne's Craftroom said...

Ooh tha's so pretty.

Annette Allen said...

gorgeous card...love how you used the washi tape..

Mary-Anne V said...

great background using the washi tape also love the use of the die.

Theresa said...

Lin, I absolutely LOVE this card! The colors and combination of washi is just perfect! The way you did the center flower really makes it pop!

Debbie said...

What a beautiful card. The colours are stunning.

Robin K. said...

I really struggle with the whole washi tape thing as I can't do the "random thing" everyone seems to do with it. Now the way you've used it I LOVE!! Reminds me of a sweet little quilt and the colors are so you Lin!!

CathyR said...

Love the washi tape you used. Great card!

Sanketi said...

Beautiful !!!!!!!!

Addicted to papercrafts said...

Fabulous card! Love it.

Dee

Anonymous said...

Fabulous colour combo and lovely layout.
Kat x

Mary J said...

Beautifully made! Gorgeous use of the papers!

Anonymous said...

Really beautiful card!! Love your design and your punched out flower!!! So creative! :)

Sue said...

Stunning card, the colours are so beautiful

Sue

Marlena M. said...

Lin, this is BEAUTIFUL. I love the effect.

Heather said...

Hi Lin, your card is amazing - stunning colours and I love how you've cut out the Washi ta[e and used the center - brilliant!!
hugs
Heather xx

aaga said...

Love your use of washi!!!

Sonia said...

Colorful and joyful card for this beautiful blog hop^_^
Hugs,
Sonia

Jayne said...

You do such a great job of bringing all your elements together, Lin. Very perky card.

Chris said...

love the interruption (don't know what else to call it) in the tape and continuation thru the follow. Looks stunning.

Unknown said...

This is absolutly gorgeous! Such a lovely and bright card! Thanks for a fun blog hop! have a wonderful and crafty day! Hugs and sunshine

Carla S. said...

This is so beautiful and creative, Lin! I love the focal piece you created!

SusanK said...

I definitely am going to CASE this idea - love it!

Beastybunny said...

Great card! I love the cheery colors!

Unknown said...

Hi Lin, I just love the combination of those tapes, they look perfect together! And that cut out flower makes a very clever decoration. Hugs Frea

Jeanette M. said...

So beautiful, Lin! I just love your card.

Hilde van Rijnsoever said...

Awesome card Lin! And so fun to see you in the blog hop!

Jo Nevill said...

Fantastic card, I love your idea !

Hugs

Jo x

Felicia - Scrapper in the Making said...

Very nice colors. Love this card. Smooches...

Julie said...

Beautiful card! I love how you used the tape. Thanks for the fun blog hop!

Hugs,
Julie

Rene said...

Awesome!
Rene :D

Unknown said...

Oh wow!!!!!!!!!!

abb0187 said...

Wow more die cut washi. I've got to try this. Thanks!

RedGem said...

I think this card is so beautiful and a great technique. I just started collecting Washi Tape and I'm wondering if 'collecting' is the word... because I can't seem to want to use it! haha.

mtscrapgal said...

Your focal piece is pure genius. Sucha pretty card. Thanks

rachel said...

beautiful vibrant colours - a fabulous card x

Robin said...

Great card. I love the popped up flower. Hugs, Robin

Anonymous said...

Love the way you used the washi tape!

3treescreations@gmail.com said...

Love your color combo - so pretty!!!

Deanne :)

Mel said...

Oh love this!
the washi tape is gorjuss together! Love it all!
Hugs Melly xxx

Megan Aaron said...

just gorgeous!love the use of the negative

Miriam Prantner said...

Great card! Love the papers/colors and how you used the dies!

Karons Krafty Korner said...

Fantastic card - love how you used the washi tape. Amazing creation. TFS

Tiffany said...

I have this washi tape and it is so fun! Love the popped up flower and the diagonal background. Fab!

Stephanie said...

Nice looking card - like the use of washi tape.

Unknown said...

This is a wonderful card. I love the colors!!!
Hugs,
Maria

hellerlittle said...

my opinion uncommon and restless but not bad ...
hugs hellerlittle

kerrycwills said...

Ahhhh! This is awesome. I love your combination of washi and the sentiment!

Anonymous said...

I can't wait to try this myself! I love the idea.

gRiSeL™ said...

Very pretty card, Lin! You always make beautiful things! I was curious to see what you had made... Well done!! (:

Kirsty said...

Hi Wow what a fun creation love the bursts of colour and what a clever design ! Super inspiration ! Thanks ;0)

Sue D said...

Very pretty--I like how you used the washi tape and die cutting.

Kimmy said...

Fab card! Love the colors!

conil said...

Clever girl. Using that negative space really adds zest to this card.

Dawn Louise said...

Wow love it, such a clever use of tape and dies, the colours make a statement too x

Lorraine A said...

Gorgeous card Lin :-) VERY clever use of the washi tape !! LOVE it :-)

luv
Lols x x x

catherine said...

This is such a stylish card Lin. love the layout. great blog hop
x catherine

cassie said...

I love how you die cut the flower! Great card

Rosalee said...

This is absolutely beautiful I absolutely love it. Beautiful work.
Hugs, Rosalee

Annette said...

Love your bright card, it reminds me of sunshine. Love it.
Annette
xx

Silvia said...

Beautifull, i love the colors and the washi tapes

Krysta said...

So beautiful! I've always loved the combination of gold and blue.

toni said...

Beautiful crisp stamping and lovely use of the washi tape gotta get some x

Debbie said...

Your card is absolutely gorgeous!!! I love the die cuts!

Weenie Thomas said...

The background pattern using washi tape is so pretty!

Jackie said...

Again with the Washi tape. It is a beautiful card, I love the colors you used and the flower in the center is perfect! I guess I will have to get some of this stuff. I found some at Target, I think I'll start with that.

Kailash said...

Very creative use of the washi, love this beautifully crafted card!!

Unknown said...

Too gorgeous Lin!

Kati said...

I love your colors very much.

Efrat said...

Beautiful card!

Denise Goeldner said...

This is so beautiful love the washi tape collection and die you used to create your card Hugs Denise xx

Danielle C said...

What a clever card! I love that idea and gorgeous choice of washi tape!

joy said...

So pretty, Lin!

donna mikasa said...

Love those MME tapes and the quilted look you achieved--a fabulous "Lin" card!

Tanya said...

This is gorgeous, fabulous design and I love the colours :)

Tags xx
http://craftsbytags.blogspot.ie

Nikki said...

What a bright fun card love the way you've cut out the flower :)

email: Steph@SimonSaysStamp.com said...

Stunning design, Lin! I really love the blue & yellow color combo!!

*mwah*
Steph
Simon Says Stamp!

Lindsey said...

All I can say is WOW! Love the washi focal point.

Anonymous said...

WoW!! Perfect combination!!!

Kristie Maynard said...

Love your card. Love the use of the washi, love the cutout, love everything about it. Thanks for the inspiration!

Jingle said...

This is so very pretty!

Melinda Ferraz said...

Great card!!

Far North said...

WoW, the use of the die cut really makes this card come together beautifully!
Thanks for sharing!

JoeScrapper said...

Amazing and beautiful card! Love the colours!

My Paper Epiphany said...

Wonderful card as always! This blog hop is making me get a very long wish list!!! The way you've used the wash is gorgeous.

Cecilia Hsieh said...

Gorgeous card Lin, you never fail to amaze me, have to pick up my jaw from the keyboard!!

Loz said...

WOW! this hop is really inspiring me to make some more simpler types of cards! I love this! very pretty x

colleenk said...

I love how you used the washi tape! It is a very pretty card!

Cheryl said...

This is stunning! I love the double die cut and your washi tape bg is amazing!

Sarah J Moerman said...

Wonderful design, Lin! I love it!

Wendy said...

wow! beautiful card! I will have to try the washi tape and paper through the Cricut Machine...love the results!

Dixie Cochran said...

That's a clever technique with the wash. Thanks for the tips!

Renee V said...

Lin this is just gorgeous!!! Love the die cut center!

Gale said...

Beautiful card. I love the colors used. The washi tape matches just beautifully.

sara said...

Beautiful card loven all that washi tape.

Linda T said...

Very nice card. Love how all the colors go together. Great work!
Linda

mousekemom said...

Great idea! Love using the washi as background. Thanks for sharing!

jintyoo7 said...

Beautiful, LIn - pretty colours and LOVE the blue in- fabulous :)

byulgzr said...

love that washi tape die cut~ what a clever idea!

Piali said...

Beautiful card , Lin!!!
Really love the background with the die cut flower!

Denise Bryant said...

Beautiful card! I love the washi tape you used and that pretty flower die! Great color combo!
DeniseB

Anja said...

Love how you've used the washi tape and the flower die cuts are beautiful - such a nice idea!
Anja

Mimi said...

Gorgeous! Love the flower cut out!! ;D

Carol said...

Love your take and use of washi tape. Your card came out beautiful.

Unknown said...

i love how you used the washi tape and die cut the flower and then the smaller sized flower back into the card love it

Vikki H said...

so beautiful - love your colors!

Mei said...

Such a pretty card~ Color combo looks great!

Pat said...

LOVE the colors and the washi tape on your card...Will have to try that! :)

Milla said...

I just love the way you've used washi tapes on your card, very clever! Gorgeous card!

Dorte said...

Such a great use of the tape, thanks for sharing your idea, lovely card,
Dorte,x

Babette said...

Gorgeous card and a great use of the washi tape.
Hugs,
Babette

Big Mamma~ a.k.a. Mary S said...

I love those colors.. great way to make your background.

Anonymous said...

What a lovely bright card. Great. TFS.

Daisychain said...

Love how you have used the tape and such beautiful cheery colours too. Hugs Christine x

Brenda said...

Love how you used the tape and cut out the flower in the center.

~amy~ said...

love that washi goodness!

Maureen Hayes said...

Beautiful card with a lovely sentiment. You used the Washi tape so well. Thank you for the inspiration!

Camilla said...

Lovely colours and great combo of washi tape and patterned papers!

fusiafscrapping said...

Amazing card :D

Rosie Gustafson said...

Oh my beautiful card and love the colors. What a freat way to use you dies. It's a must try technique. Really love how eveyone uses the washi tape in different ways.

Suzi Mac said...

Wow!! what a fabulous card you've created. I love the whole style and the use of the washi tape.
Hugs
Suzi x

Barbara said...

A fabulous card. The washi tape has made such a great background for your washi-flower :)x

pcm said...

such pretty blues and yellows!

DonnaMundinger said...

Gorgeous colors! Love how you've used the tape. Fabulous card. xxD

Mary Lou said...

GORGEOUS Lin!!!!! Keen thinking!!!
Hugz of thanks

Tania said...

Clever idea! And so pretty!

kbrandy4 said...

Beautiful card Lin and brilliant use of Washi tape!!
Hugs Hazel xx

belldoubleyou said...

You've definitely created a card that highlights the washi tape rather than simply using it or incorporating it into the background.

Jenn Borjeson said...

What a fabulous idea, the colors are so pretty! :)

Karen McAlpine said...

Very cute!! Love what you did with the die cuts.

Jana said...

So pretty. I love the colors

Raven said...

Love your use of the tape. Great card.

Anonymous said...

very cute! i really like how you used all your washi tape. :)
lauren

Tetcha Simmer said...

This card is beautiful! I love it and can't wait to try some of the ideas it inspires!

Melissa Bove said...

Just gorgeous Lin!! Love how you used the Washi tapes! Fabulous!!

hugs...

Wendy G. said...

Absolutely brilliant card!

Unknown said...

Very .clever layout and I love your sentiment. Great card. Maddy x

mandy said...

Gorgeous card Hun love the sentiment and washi tape :)

Hugs Mandy xxx

Anonymous said...

Love your color combo! Cute Card!

stamplover2011 said...

Love all the washi tape!! Cute card!

Bridie said...

Greta funky card!

lisa808 said...

Great background and I really like the die cut flower.

Connie Lutz said...

Wonderful card - love the colors!

Vera Yates (Ling) said...

Lovely card, Lin. You have away with flowers. :)

Fiona said...

wow...this is gorgeous.....very effective.

Fi
x

Unknown said...

It's great to see what all you guirls made with washi tape! Beautifull!

KellyW said...

Great card!!....Love it!!

Dana Desmond said...

Love the use of the negative space as a design element.

Sue McRae said...

Such a pretty mix of patterns and colours on this card Lin!

Kelly said...

darling! The color combo is so cute and I love the die cut!

Lucy Newton said...

Such a beauty!!!

Anonymous said...

Your color combination is just perfect. I love the blues and yellows together!

Karen Letchworth said...

Hi Lin! Great inspirational card, and thanks for being part of this great hop. Have a blessed day!
Karen L

Yeli said...

Love your card!

Iris said...

What a pretty card. Clever use of the washi tape. Iris

Beth L. said...

Gorgeous card! I love the way you made your background and flower with the washi tape.

Tkat said...

wow! one of my favourites along the hop! very pretty! :)

Unknown said...

so pretty! i love the diagonal washi stripes

cinfulcrafts.com said...

Love, LOVE, LOVEEEEEEEEEEE the colors on your card! Love the chevron!

Loves Happy Hour said...

love this! so pretty!!

cheers!
Loves Happy Hour

nancyparker55 said...

What a bright & cheery card.

Chrissie said...

what a great technique and sentiment

Kyle4143 said...

What a neat idea! Love the card!

Denisse said...

Ooooooh! Pretty!!!

PiHi said...

You have used lots of color! This one is different than other cards. I have to use tapes also more creative!

Angie M said...

love this card. it seems very simple to do, but looks amazing!

Kris in Alaska said...

So very pretty! Love the color combo!

Kris in Alaska
funamom at yahoo dot com

Memories by Manda said...

Great card and great colour scheme. I think this is one I could recreate. I've got some washi tape just waiting to be stuck and die cut :) Thanks for a chance to win.

Маги said...

Lovely card!
Maggie

Wendance Designs said...

Gorgeous card!!

shaz earl said...

Stunning card! love it x

Yvette said...

Great background using the washi tape!

Lydia said...

beautiful card xxx lovely fresh clours xx

Happy Dance said...

Oh so clever! Love everything about this. Gotta love washi tape
Bev

Virginia L. said...

Love this, Lin!! GREAT job with the Washi tape! You can make ANYTHING shine!

Anna-Karin said...

Such a great card Lin! Love the die cut flower and the wonderful colours.

Ms Scrapmess said...

How inspirational about washi!! Great card!

downrightcrafty said...

wow another stunning example of the uses of this tape that must get itself in my SSS basket. Love the colours on this one and beautiful use of the die cut, a stunning piece for this one
Hugs Kate xx

Allisa said...

Wow, your card is stunning!

Anonymous said...

This is stunning. Love how you have used the washi tape

Lisa Carroll said...

Lin, this is BEAUTIFUL! I love the 'nested' look of the die cut and its larger negative... totally brilliant! :)

Tonya said...

This is so beautiful. I love the Washi tape. Great colors. Thanks so much for sharing.

Marla said...

Love how you used the washi tape and cut the flower out of the card!!!

Words and Pictures said...

What a brilliant washi background, and the colours are so eye-catching!
Alison x

Squirrel said...

Oh, so elegant and simple. I need to try doing that!
Thanks for the chance of winning,
Rosey x

Meital said...

What a great color combo! love your use of the die cut!

Cathy said...

Love the colours in your card! The washi tape looks fabulous as the background.

riliska said...

Absolutely breathtakingly! Beautiful card.

Edie said...

Great use of the washi tape.

Torrey said...

I love the color combo of yellow and blue. It's such a happy combo!

maria f. said...

Lin and washi... nice combo. Great color choice and that sentiment is perfect to balance out the bright focal image.

Avital said...

Beautiful card. I love your color palette.

Simone said...

What a beautiful card Lin! Love the colour combination of blue, white and yellow and the way how you included the washi tape! Just perfect!
And btw .... I looooove STAMPtember! :-)
Simone

Minnamanna said...

Really love the colors!
This is amazing!!

Carol said...

Love the way you used the die to create this super card. Fabulous!

Darnell said...

Love the colors you've used, Lin, and your wonderful layout of the Washi tape! Very cheerful and bright!!

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